2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[stoowie]

A late night putting Wanda back together.

I'll get her out and cleaned up for better photos in the daylight. For now, I have to hit the hay. Night Jeeple!

On another note if you user a good hard wax on your dashboard the red really pops!

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[BostonBilly]

That is terrific!
I have an ocean blue rubicon. All loaded other than infotainment (which I do not regret not ordering, but I’m not a techie)
Only thing I would have done different is to order a soft top rather than hard top. I am looking to order post market, and will cost me an additional 2100 most likely. If you like to go topless, a soft top is a better choice. Imho

I am glad I ordered with the hardtop and will also order a softtop once the aftermarket catches up. The hardtop came with the wiring/harness installed for the rear wiper and defrost as well as the washer hose. It also came with the BCM programmed to know it had those options. I have till March to watch what comes out for a soft tops.

 

[BostonBilly]

TBH, my biggest debate was hard vs. soft top. I was thinking hard top because of the lovely NY climate but am most likely going with the soft top. I would have it opened up a lot. Want the whole "Jeep experience" lol

I like the hardtop for the New England winters. I dont drive mine everyday so it may sit with a foot of snow and ice on the roof for a day or two and I like the security of knowing the hardtop can take it

 

[Krondor]

Morning Jeeple!

On another note if you user a good hard wax on your dashboard the red really pops!

I'm told the paint will need 2-3 months to cure before wax can be applied. I will polish it though.

 

[Solidaxle]

I am glad I ordered with the hardtop and will also order a softtop once the aftermarket catches up. The hardtop came with the wiring/harness installed for the rear wiper and defrost as well as the washer hose. It also came with the BCM programmed to know it had those options. I have till March to watch what comes out for a soft tops.

Agree,
doing the same thing. It seems to me it’s much easier to go from the factory hardtop to a soft top because of the reasons that you gave.

 

[jlopes68]

I am glad I ordered with the hardtop and will also order a softtop once the aftermarket catches up. The hardtop came with the wiring/harness installed for the rear wiper and defrost as well as the washer hose. It also came with the BCM programmed to know it had those options. I have till March to watch what comes out for a soft tops.

I think where you live has a lot to do with it. I went soft top because mine lives in California and will be garage kept. Jenns hard top has been sitting in my backyard for over 5 years now. I really didnt want to have another one to move around.

 

[cmb]

A late night putting Wanda back together.

I'll get her out and cleaned up for better photos in the daylight. For now, I have to hit the hay. Night Jeeple!

Looks great! Makes me think about doing mine, or find some one to do it for me.

 

[Krondor]

Looks great! Makes me think about doing mine, or find some one to do it for me.

Find a good shop and hand them your dash pieces and cash.

So nice to drive the Jeep again.

 

[cmb]

Find a good shop and hand them your dash pieces and cash.

So nice to drive the Jeep again.

I just may end up doing that.

 

[obwahn]

That is terrific!
I have an ocean blue rubicon. All loaded other than infotainment (which I do not regret not ordering, but I’m not a techie)
Only thing I would have done different is to order a soft top rather than hard top. I am looking to order post market, and will cost me an additional 2100 most likely. If you like to go topless, a soft top is a better choice. Imho

I went soft top only when I ordered my OB 2dr. Love it!!!! I got the Premium, no regrets.

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

I went soft top only when I ordered my OB 2dr. Love it!!!! I got the Premium, no regrets.

Me, too. PST for the win!

 

[Krondor]

You and your PST!

Bla.... I shoulda had a V8.

Wait, wrong commercial. I do think I'm taking Cristina's side in the factory top may be a better choice for this Jeep. I like the safari look. I'll have to wait to see what Bestop rolls out. In the mean time, the hardtop with headliner is quiet and comfortable in the 20 degree morning drive to work.

THIS summer, I hope I can roll topless again. Already missing the warmer weather.

Still, snow driving has it's up sides.

 

[keda69]

I made it home finally. Lol. 20 hours out and 20 back, time for another oil change. Good time hunting in Illinois even though it poured most of the time. Saw alot of deer and basically wheeled everyday to get through the farms fields and a river crossing. My tree stand bent and I almost ended up falling. The manufacturer never welded the bottom.

hell you dont have to go out to illinois come down to jersey we're over run with deer almost hit a 8 point buck with my jeep the other day!

 

[keda69]

A late night putting Wanda back together.

I'll get her out and cleaned up for better photos in the daylight. For now, I have to hit the hay. Night Jeeple!

looks awsome

 

[keda69]

I just may end up doing that.

me too! i like wrenching on my jeep , but always hate dealing with the detail work.

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