Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

[DaddysJeep]

Long-time lurker here - finally made my order today for a 2019 Sahara, and finally joined/registered in the forum. My first Jeep ever (I can't wait to complain about how it doesn't steer like my Audi A4), and I couldn't be more pumped. It's going to be a shameless mall-crawler, but I look forward to taking it out on the beach with my family this summer, and like my two-year-old son said this morning, we can't wait to put the top down, and have the wind blow our hats off!

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[SCWrangler]

Hey y’all. I’m Jeremy from SC. Just purchased a 2019 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I had an ‘08 JK Rubicon previously. Took an 7 and a half year hiatus from owning one. Looking forward to meeting people and getting inspiration from others.

 

[Bev]

My hubby and I are senior citizens and have just purchased our first Jeep, a 2019 Sahara with most of the bells and whistles. His name is Smaug, after the dragon in The Hobbit by Tolkein. We've always admired Wranglers and thought, hey, let's do this now, before we're too old to enjoy it! Can't wait for the warmer weather to arrive so we can take off the freedom panels and the doors too! We're registered for the BC (Canada) Jeepapalooza event in May so that we can get a little taste of off-roading with more experienced folks. Yes, we're having way too much fun!

 

[BabeRuthless]

Finally stopped lurking and decided to join! First jeep although a lot of my family members are already owners. 2018 JLUR, had it since August, slowly modding

 

[gchap7]

First post here; Hello! Picked up a 2019 JLU in December. Serious whistle and wind noises from the driver's side door seal. The jeep has been at the dealership almost more than with me. Worst part is I heard it on the test drive, but I wanted the color/package of it. I under estimated how much time would go into fixing it. It's comforting reading all the threads on the issue that I am not alone. I really like the upgrades compared to my 2012 JK Sahara, but that car was bullet proof. Never had one issue. We'll see how it goes with this one.

 

[Jeepney209]

Hello, Jeepers! I ordered my JLUR Punk’n yesterday. I can’t wait to share it with you all!

 

[Gizzig]

Hi All,

First time Jeep owner. Just got the 2.5" lift and 35's installed. Absolutely loving it!

 

[JohnAinVA]

I got the Jeep bug last year, I wanted a basic Wrangler with manual and roll up windows, just a back to basics Jeep. I had to go with the Unlimited for the pups to have room. A basic Jeep with manual was hard to find and dealers weren’t giving much. Fortunately a dealership had a manual Sport S with the audio upgrade and they needed one more sale to make their 2018 numbers, I got an incredible deal on the last sale of the year for them.

This is my weekend vehicle, yet I find myself anxious to drive it during the week. Something about the open air truck-like ride. I had to replace the stock highway tires, no plans on a lift so kept close to stock. With no suspension upgrades planned, wanted to keep the front end light so got the Rock Hard full width aluminum Patriot bumper so I could mount a synthetic rope winch. I’m finding spending money on her can be addictive!

I took her to Citrus Wildlife Management Area yesterday and found out what a beast these things are. The couple times I did get stuck I just backed down the hill and tried again.

This forum has provided a wealth of information and I appreciate everyone taking time to help others.

Sharp looking Jeep!! I'm the same way - bought my Jeep as a weekend toy but I'm driving it everyday.....(also a Sport S w manual trans)

 

[Jeepit]

This is why the JL doors are Wavy
do not need to do Jeep wavy at oncoming Jeeps
JL does it for you

 

[northskytrail]

Hello all - I'm from Bellingham, WA and just pulled the trigger two weeks ago on 2018 JL and so far I only have one question. Is there a way to tighten up the steering? There is tons of play in it and sometimes it like to drift and I feel like I am constantly over compensating. It's been a big change coming from a 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback sport and my also my first 4X4 rig. Any advice? This is my day to day transportation.


Thanks,

Scott

 

[nerubi]

Hello all - I'm from Bellingham, WA and just pulled the trigger two weeks ago on 2018 JL and so far I only have one question. Is there a way to tighten up the steering? There is tons of play in it and sometimes it like to drift and I feel like I am constantly over compensating. It's been a big change coming from a 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback sport and my also my first 4X4 rig. Any advice? This is my day to day transportation.


Thanks,

Scott

There are several threads on the steering under the technical section. There is no single solution and many have tried and failed to improve while some have. Steering issues have been reported on Wranglers for decades so you will hear "it's a Jeep thing" a lot and for many first time owners it is, it is not the same steering as on a car.

 

[nerubi]

My hubby and I are senior citizens and have just purchased our first Jeep, a 2019 Sahara with most of the bells and whistles. His name is Smaug, after the dragon in The Hobbit by Tolkein. We've always admired Wranglers and thought, hey, let's do this now, before we're too old to enjoy it! Can't wait for the warmer weather to arrive so we can take off the freedom panels and the doors too! We're registered for the BC (Canada) Jeepapalooza event in May so that we can get a little taste of off-roading with more experienced folks. Yes, we're having way too much fun!

Welcome although the general rule is to call yourself senior citizens you need to have gray hair otherwise you are just on top of middle age. Hope Smaug isn't a fire breather like his namesake.

 

[RuralMailLady]

Joined the forum hoping to get the latest news on when the RHD JL would be available in the US. I'm hoping to upgrade from my '97 RHD Cherokee with a Mojito RHD Wrangler

 

[ryanladd]

Brand new, 1st time jeep owner. Just bought a new '18 JL Sport S 2dr and I have no idea where to get started.
Want to do 18" x 10" wheels with some 35" mud tires, but do I need to change suspension? Do I need or want a lift? How much of one? Is this the first thing I should do? This is not my daily commuter, but a vehicle for some weekend fun, so point me in the right direction.

 

[eightamrock]

Hello! New to the forum and new to owning a jeep! Hoping to get some great info out of this group for first time owners!

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