Rubi 392 - 20th Anniversary Build & Backstory

[ExpeditionBuilds]

New Jeep, new build thread. A little back story.

This past spring I had the opportunity to spend a little seat time in a friends 392. Mind you, I'd read all the press about the launch of the 392 Wrangler, knew full well what the engineers had baked into it, knew it was Jeeps' Halo Wrangler (thank you Ford).

However, it wasn't until I actually drove one that convinced me this would be my next Jeep. So, after watching the used market for a few months, I was able to buy this low mileage 20th Anniversary Edition. I picked her up at a Mercedes dealership in OKC. Driving her home from Oklahoma City to Chicagoland was a nice way to get familiar with the new beast..
Here she is...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

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[Rubi6mt]

New Jeep, new build thread. A little back story.

This past spring I had the opportunity to spend a little seat time in a friends 392. Mind you, I'd read all the press about the launch of the 392 Wrangler, but actually driving one is what convinced me this would be my next Jeep. So, after watching the used market for a few months, I was able to buy this low mileage 20th Anniversary Edition. I picked her up at a Mercedes dealership in OKC. Driving her home was a nice way to get familiar with the new beast..
Here she is...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

Congrats!!

Can't wait to see the build journey you'll take the 392 beast on.

Look forward to comparing notes.

 

[FORDGURU]

Rad

 

[Roky]

New Jeep, new build thread. A little back story.

This past spring I had the opportunity to spend a little seat time in a friends 392. Mind you, I'd read all the press about the launch of the 392 Wrangler, knew full well what the engineers had baked into it, knew it was Jeeps' Halo Wrangler (thank you Ford).

However, it wasn't until I actually drove one that convinced me this would be my next Jeep. So, after watching the used market for a few months, I was able to buy this low mileage 20th Anniversary Edition. I picked her up at a Mercedes dealership in OKC. Driving her home from Oklahoma City to Chicagoland was a nice way to get familiar with the new beast..
Here she is...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

Congrats brother, she’s a beauty……

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Congrats!!

Can't wait to see the build journey you'll take the 392 beast on.

Look forward to comparing notes.

Thanks! Excited to get started. The 392's drive so well that whatever I do with her I'm looking to keep the excellent steering/ride/handling equation that Jeep dialed into these..

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw

-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Congrats brother, she’s a beauty……

Thanks Roky! Appreciate it.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw

-Steven

 

[Willing&Able]

Congrats bud! I also have a 20A 392 that I have a build thread going. Happy to share my experiences!

Looks like you aren't too far away from me either in N IL!!!

2023 Jeep 392 20th Anniversary Overland Build - Final Product | Jeep Wrangler Forums (JL / JLU) -- Rubicon, 4xe, 392, Sahara, Sport - JLwranglerforums.com

 

[Naplestan]

Congratulations. On the new jeep just keep an eye out for the rear differential locker sensor that falsely says it’s engaged and won’t turn off. And also watch out for corrosion on the hinges and body panels.

 

[Rubi6mt]

Thanks! Excited to get started. The 392's drive so well that whatever I do with her I'm looking to keep the excellent steering/ride/handling equation that Jeep dialed into these..

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw

-Steven

100% agree!

All I have done so far on mine is install MC undercloak system with ARB differential covers so I can enjoy the trails while I pick the right parts to support 38s and have as close (if not better) ride, steering and hopefully handling. Good luck!

Pics of the skids and diffs installed on mine:

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Congrats bud! I also have a 20A 392 that I have a build thread going. Happy to share my experiences!

Looks like you aren't too far away from me either in N IL!!!

2023 Jeep 392 20th Anniversary Overland Build - Final Product | Jeep Wrangler Forums (JL / JLU) -- Rubicon, 4xe, 392, Sahara, Sport - JLwranglerforums.com

Hey Mark, good hearing from you neighbor! I'm going to check out your build thread. I hope our paths can cross at some point, I would love to see your 392.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw

-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Congratulations. On the new jeep just keep an eye out for the rear differential locker sensor that falsely says it’s engaged and won’t turn off. And also watch out for corrosion on the hinges and body panels.

Thanks George! I'll keep an eye out for those. I had the corrosion issues on my 2020 Recon. I thought that Jeep had already fixed this with a gasket between the hinge and door panel?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw

-Steven

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

100% agree!

All I have done so far on mine is install MC undercloak system with ARB differential covers so I can enjoy the trails while I pick the right parts to support 38s and have as close (if not better) ride, steering and hopefully handling. Good luck!

Pics of the skids and diffs installed on mine:

Nice upgrades!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

 

[aeonixx1001]

New Jeep, new build thread. A little back story.

This past spring I had the opportunity to spend a little seat time in a friends 392. Mind you, I'd read all the press about the launch of the 392 Wrangler, knew full well what the engineers had baked into it, knew it was Jeeps' Halo Wrangler (thank you Ford).

However, it wasn't until I actually drove one that convinced me this would be my next Jeep. So, after watching the used market for a few months, I was able to buy this low mileage 20th Anniversary Edition. I picked her up at a Mercedes dealership in OKC. Driving her home from Oklahoma City to Chicagoland was a nice way to get familiar with the new beast..
Here she is...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

Very Nice!!!!

 

[ExpeditionBuilds]

Very Nice!!!!

Thanks Kim

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw

-Steven

 

[JJsJL]

New Jeep, new build thread. A little back story.

This past spring I had the opportunity to spend a little seat time in a friends 392. Mind you, I'd read all the press about the launch of the 392 Wrangler, knew full well what the engineers had baked into it, knew it was Jeeps' Halo Wrangler (thank you Ford).

However, it wasn't until I actually drove one that convinced me this would be my next Jeep. So, after watching the used market for a few months, I was able to buy this low mileage 20th Anniversary Edition. I picked her up at a Mercedes dealership in OKC. Driving her home from Oklahoma City to Chicagoland was a nice way to get familiar with the new beast..
Here she is...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HJ5REOo6XbFuakJem6TTw


-Steven

I’ll miss the Granite Recon as it inspired most of what I’ve done but I’m sure this one will be just as good! Congrats on the upgrade!

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