My Replacement 2019 JLU Good Observations

[Capt-Zoom]

So basically all new JL's have some porosity, and the jeep you had with the issues was over and above the accepted level or standards.....

I would say that you are going to find some due to the type of metal and welding process. My 18 was far more than I was willing to accept as it looked like swiss cheese with 85 percent of its weld having large amounts of slag. My 19 has cleaner welds with far less porosity. No porosity is good (I would never allow it on my own welding projects but in mass production there is going to be some. Slag...should be addressed at frame factory before electroplating. All it takes is a wire brush wheel and a drill. I would say my 19 has 95 percent less slag than my 18. I think its the best I am going to get.

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[Capt-Zoom]

If you ever experience that again, and you could, check to ensure the cabin filter is installed correctly and the little door is actually shut and sealed. An old Saturn of ours had a tendency to not want to shut all the way - or it looked shut but wasn't sealed unless all the planets lined up perfectly. Ha ha.

What happens is the fresh air comes in and hits the filter. Most of the air goes through the filter but some goes straight in the glove box thus causing that. It's the same concept as my 65 Mustang I had in the 80's and forgetting to close the fresh air vents until a freezing cold morning came along. Every car I've owned or helped with had the basic same set up behind the glove box.

My 14 challenger was like that with the cabin filter box but never smelled like mold. Honestly I think it might have had some water intrusion in the ac ducts before assembly.

 

[UNC Rubicon]

So no porous welds at all or minimal and up to standards vs the non-stop porosity we saw on your 18?

I can’t speak for him, but the welds on my 19 compared to my 18 are far and away better. Honestly, it looks like the process was completely revamped.

 

[melendez69]

I can’t speak for him, but the welds on my 19 compared to my 18 are far and away better. Honestly, it looks like the process was completely revamped.

Hey, Bret... so you finally got your '19?

 

[UNC Rubicon]

Hey, Bret... so you finally got your '19?

Yep! I picked her up on the 13th. I posted a few pictures in the NC Roll Call thread and the Billet Silver thread.

 

[melendez69]

Yep! I picked her up on the 13th. I posted a few pictures in the NC Roll Call thread and the Billet Silver thread.

Very handsome-looking Jeep there, neighbor... I'm happy for you, and I hope you have this one for a whole helluva lot longer than the 2018.

 

[Capt-Zoom]

Congrats UNC RUBICON.

 

[Capt-Zoom]

They are in the weld issues thread.

 

[twisty]

I can’t speak for him, but the welds on my 19 compared to my 18 are far and away better. Honestly, it looks like the process was completely revamped.

Glad it's better but does that mean no holes or just acceptable levels.

 

[UNC Rubicon]

Glad it's better but does that mean no holes or just acceptable levels.

I won’t lie, there are a few. But nothing like what I’ve seen. Here is the track bar bracket...

 

[Capt-Zoom]

Glad it's better but does that mean no holes or just acceptable levels.

There are holes but for instance where I had dozens in a 6 in weld on my 2018 with some very large, I might have 1 to 3 small ones now on the 2019. They still shouldn't be there but in mass production where speed is a priority I think it's the best I am going to get and acceptable imho. Also when I have a hole (porosity)on the 19 there isn't another right next to it. On my 18 they were right next together in strongs almost like a pearl necklace of holes.

 

[Capt-Zoom]

Forgot to mention...my sport s is equipped with 7inch radio and came from factory with off road pages in the main guage display. Kinda cool

 

[twisty]

There are holes but for instance where I had dozens in a 6 in weld on my 2018 with some very large, I might have 1 to 3 small ones now on the 2019. They still shouldn't be there but in mass production where speed is a priority I think it's the best I am going to get and acceptable imho. Also when I have a hole (porosity)on the 19 there isn't another right next to it. On my 18 they were right next together in strongs almost like a pearl necklace of holes.

Ok good info. Mine is in the norm given your description.

 

[Capt-Zoom]

Developing some weirdness in steering and suspension. Taking it in next Thursday I suspect some of it is the steering stabilizer

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