2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[Fred]

Uh . . . . . can’t any of you at least read the posts to see if you can beat Bill before you post your order date?

Oh . . . . and while I am being grumpy, you don’t need to add that now that you have your Jeep, it was totally worth it. I also find it a little ironic that that this comes from owners that were on the verge of getting a Restraining Order slapped on them by their dealer and FCA.

If someone were to read all the posts here to see who ordered what and when, their Jeep would surely be in before they read the last post!

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[LydiaSP613]

Another day without my Jeep is another day I suffer from Jeep depression...

Jeepression is real

 

[jlopes68]

if you are bored in your long wait watch us out catching a couple of golden trout in the sierras. we only had the 2 door JK's out sorry.

 

[ynoolJL]

Just curious....
Who holds the record so far of the longest wait from day ordered to day delivered at dealership? (Day picked up doesn't count! You may have waited a few extra days to bring her home.)

I want to know. I am on day 1 and the only thing I hear is "tic tock MF. You about done?" LOL

 

[JeepPunk]

Another Punk’n Rubi in the wild. Transaction was mostly seamless and my apprehension about this dealer was thankfully mostly unwarranted. Positive vibes to all still waiting.

 

[Farmdawg]

It will prob only take yours 4 weeks and you’ll still get it before the December through February orders!

 

[cfenoglio]

My Rubicon, auto, hard top, leather, headliner, led, steel bumpers, cold weather, safety & proximity ordered 12/15 went to I last night. I will update the status as we move thru the alphabet and delivered. Hope to not get stuck in headliner or storage. Coming to Houston, TX, where only 13 are in transit and none delivered. (within 150 miles). Have not heard nor received replies from my dealer in 3 weeks or so.

Scheduled
C - tentative schedule
D - firm schedule: serial number is assigned. VIN assigned.
4/15/18----D1 - gateline: plant has sequenced the unit for production, estimated ship date assigned
D2 - gateline: framing and build imminent, usually within 3-6 days
Note: Once a vehicle reaches scheduled (C or D) status, it cannot be cancelled by the dealer. Orders can sit in D-status for up to 60 days.

Build
E - framing
F - paint
G - trim

Built
5/21/18-----I - unit is pending final inspection
J - vehicle has passed final inspection, but has not been released to carrier
5/28/18--------JB - shipped to body vendor----well in 12 days, mine was inspected---------
JE - shipped to emissions
JJ - consigned body vendor
JS - shipped to storage
KZ - released by plant and invoiced
Note: Vehicles must reach KZ-status before an invoice can be generated.

Traffic Codes
KZ L - released but not shipped
KZ M - first rail departure
KZ N - first rail arrival
KZ O - delayed/received
KZ OA - plant hold, quality audit
KZ OB - zone or dealer hold, sales hold, vehicle prep hold, tax hold, finance hold, dealer refusal, diversion hold, vehicle diverted, derailment hold
KZ OC - carrier delay hold, rail car shortage, bad load, insufficient load, inclement weather, need shipping order, manifest error, strike-bound hold, emission or safety hold.
KZ OD - mechanical failure, glass damage, vehicle lacking parts, vehicle in repair, storage hold
KZ OE - misdropped or misshipped vehicle
KZ OF - shipped air freight, stolen vehicle recovered, show vehicle, test info code, vessel sailed
KZ OG - damaged vehicle, stolen vehicle, abandon to carrier, vehicle scrapped, donate vehicle, repair and auction
KZ OH - all other carrier codes that currently post an "O" delay code that are not included above
KZ R - vehicle within a few days of arrival to dealer
KZ T - second rail departure
KZ U - second rail arrival
KZ X - delivered to dealer-------NEED to get to here!!!!!!
KZ Y1 - major damage - must not be sold as new
KZ Y2 - major damage - vehicle sold at auction

 

[Rhinebeck01]

My 2 dr. JL with all aluminum utility trailer attached. Set-up with my new 10" adjustable drop hitch. Anyway, towed well.. tracked great with about 900# of items properly loaded (60%/40%) in the trailer.

Pic shows front end of the JL slightly elevated (normal stance) which is normal even without a loaded trailer attached to it.

 

[Fred]

Another day without my Jeep is another day I suffer from Jeep depression...

I understand. After 2 Sports and a 2003 Rubi I have been Jeepless for several years, I could finally take it no longer, the constant drives through the dealer lot, etc. Then I order mine and the waiting was terrible, and the false reports of D1 from Jeep phone line. It wears you out. But trust me hang in there, you will be happy again! Most of us here have been where you are, and we are here for you! The light at the end of the tunnel is the headlights of your new and awesome JL Wrangler!!

 

[P W S]

Well, I ended up actually taking delivery after being promised within half an hour of indicating I was walking it would be delivered over Memorial day weekend, which it wasn't being no great surprise but a continuing disappointment, but did finally arrive the following (i.e. this past) Wednesday.

Overall I'm pleased, with a few exceptions:
- for some odd reason it arrived absent a window sticker?
- the left side of the rear bumper mates with the fender flare with a 33% (1/4") wider gap than the right side (which may not seem like a lot, but is fairly visually obvious if comparing the two, and should not occur using modern manufacturing techniques.
- the passenger side door sill has a minor indentation, as if some large idiot stepped on it with the heal of their shoe.
- the removable roof panels at best remain 1/8" out of alignment with respect to each other's edges (but does not leak, and is fairly quite, as best I can tell).

And lastly having nothing to do with arrival condition, and merely in my opinion with respect to its 6-speed manual; it's smooth, but should likely not have been paired with less than 3.73 differential gearing, and the top 5 transmission gears should likely be geared 10% lower, as 6th at least in the Sport is basically useless.

So again, overall I'm very pleased despite what appears to be haphazard manufacturing/delivery logistics, and a few relatively minor quality issues.

Now my wife wants her own.

 

[Krondor]

if you are bored in your long wait watch us out catching a couple of golden trout in the sierras. we only had the 2 door JK's out sorry.

I don't doubt that would be a more relaxing way to spend the time.

You do love fishing. I missed the Jeeps.

Were they out of frame?

Another Punk’n Rubi in the wild. Transaction was mostly seamless and my apprehension about this dealer was thankfully mostly unwarranted. Positive vibes to all still waiting.

Jeepless and restless. lol

Good to see what I'm waiting for out in the wild though. Gives me hope and a smile.

Thank you!

Well, so does the bike but you can bring so much more with you with the Jeep.

 

[Stinger226]

I've been in JB for those headliners since

5/16 or so. Only other forum member I saw who got them took 36 days in JB before KZ. Just a heads up

 

[jlopes68]

I don't doubt that would be a more relaxing way to spend the time.

You do love fishing. I missed the Jeeps.

Were they out of frame?




Jeepless and restless. lol

Good to see what I'm waiting for out in the wild though. Gives me hope and a smile.

Thank you!

Well, so does the bike but you can bring so much more with you with the Jeep.

thats the prettiest vid in a chain of playlisted vids from that trip. plenty of 2 door action for you there.

 

[EarlyJK]

Well, I ended up actually taking delivery after being promised within half an hour of indicating I was walking it would be delivered over Memorial day weekend, which it wasn't being no great surprise but a continuing disappointment, but did finally arrive the following (i.e. this past) Wednesday.

Overall I'm pleased, with a few exceptions:
- for some odd reason it arrived absent a window sticker?
- the left side of the rear bumper mates with the fender flare with a 33% (1/4") wider gap than the right side (which may not seem like a lot, but is fairly visually obvious if comparing the two, and should not occur using modern manufacturing techniques.
- the passenger side door sill has a minor indentation, as if some large idiot stepped on it with the heal of their shoe.
- the removable roof panels at best remain 1/8" out of alignment with respect to each other's edges (but does not leak, and is fairly quite, as best I can tell).

And lastly having nothing to do with arrival condition, and merely in my opinion with respect to its 6-speed manual; it's smooth, but should likely not have been paired with less than 3.73 differential gearing, and the top 5 transmission gears should likely be geared 10% lower, as 6th at least in the Sport is basically useless.

So again, overall I'm very pleased despite what appears to be haphazard manufacturing/delivery logistics, and a few relatively minor quality issues.

Now my wife wants her own.

I wouldnt of taken delivery, dont get me wrong i want my Jeep but i didnt pay 40+K for shitty fit and finish from the factory. If someone is gonna fk up my Jeep its gonna be me and im going to earn it having fun!

 

[Stinger226]

I am loaded on the train and on the way. I must say i kinda lost my excitement the past couple of months but its slowly creeping back now.

Ordered 2/1, was in JB for 22 days

Hey, did you have headliners? I'm thinking you did, but can't remember.

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