2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[Krondor]

Krondor I swear we're building the same Jeep

Great minds...

Where in Michigan? I'll be visiting the family this year. Maybe I can see your Wanderer?

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[RockyMtnHigh]

Great minds...

Where in Michigan? I'll be visiting the family this year. Maybe I can see your Wanderer?

Kalamazoo, It's a real place. With any luck I'll actually be moving to Colorado in the near future, I'd say you're the lucky one

 

[Krondor]

@RockyMtnHigh

Given your name and picture, I'm sure you will love Colorado. SO much to explore.

Love this state.

 

[Warpath]

Not sure what's going on at the plant, but my first 2 dr order took almost 3 months which wasn't bad at all to build at the time. My new order took 12 days. WTF??

 

[jeepixel]

Not sure what's going on at the plant, but my first 2 dr order took almost 3 months which wasn't bad at all to build at the time. My new order took 12 days. WTF??

12. . . just 12. . . only 12. . . earth days? Wow, congratulations! It gives me (false, unwarranted) hope that my 2-door turbo Rubi build might pop soon. Or it won't. What a frustrating game, but I am enjoying the journey and learning a lot in the meantime on this forum.

 

[jlopes68]

i think ive settled on my lift after much consultation and research. im going to give it a couple days to stew before i pull the trigger. but this is what my friends and FB and YT have lead me to believe will be the best combo since sonny and cher, since captain and teniel, since tony orlando and dawn!:cwl: i will be ordering a metal cloak game-changer 3.5" lift (no shocks) and ill order the teraflex Falcon 3.3 adjustable shocks to pair with it. will most likely need a drive shaft too. im excited yet sad. i really enjoyed this time with my stock jeep and its a bit emotional now, watching her grow up ill be looking for wheels and tires too, this set up will fit 37's. 2019 the build goes on.

 

[Krondor]

i think ive settled on my lift after much consultation and research. im going to give it a couple days to stew before i pull the trigger. but this is what my friends and FB and YT have lead me to believe will be the best combo since sonny and cher, since captain and teniel, since tony orlando and dawn!:cwl: i will be ordering a metal cloak game-changer 3.5" lift (no shocks) and ill order the teraflex Falcon 3.3 adjustable shocks to pair with it. will most likely need a drive shaft too. im excited yet sad. i really enjoyed this time with my stock jeep and its a bit emotional now, watching her grow up ill be looking for wheels and tires too, this set up will fit 37's. 2019 the build goes on.

No Icon goodness? I still like their 2.5" lift. What's swayed you to the Metalcloak side? What shocks are you contemplating?

 

[jlopes68]

The teraflex falcon 3.3 adjustable. This appears to be basically the same kit as icon 8 but 2k cheaper

 

[Krondor]

I've been a fan of Metalcloak after seeing and getting to ride in built JK's with their joints.

I'd really love to see something that doesn't lift the Jeep higher but does give it more flex. I'm also more of a go fast guy, so bypass shocks and hydro bumps look sexy to me. Probably overkill?

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to your reviews.

Are you going to put any plates under yours?

 

[Moosh67]

Good morning! I’ve been missing in action for a long time! I need to check back more often! I wanted to share my first modification. This was my Christmas gift from my husband. He’s very romantic! Of course the two lower lights are defective and we’re waiting on replacements. Just my luck!

 

[Keycub]

Does anyone know when factory orders will begin on 2020 rubicons?

 

[obwahn]

Does anyone know when factory orders will begin on 2020 rubicons?

Usually in the fall, around September I think. Others may know mo betta.

 

[viper88]

The 2019s just are rolling out now so 2020 will be a while. I did read the 2019 was going to be a short run though. I think forum member JLEngineline had a timeline from FCA showing July 22, 2019 for Job#1 for 2020 models.

 

[jlopes68]

I've been a fan of Metalcloak after seeing and getting to ride in built JK's with their joints.

I'd really love to see something that doesn't lift the Jeep higher but does give it more flex. I'm also more of a go fast guy, so bypass shocks and hydro bumps look sexy to me. Probably overkill?

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to your reviews.

Are you going to put any plates under yours?

We are out in the desert a bunch so a lil bit of high speed is nice to cover ground quicker. I'll wait and see if i even need underbelly protection after the lift and tires. I have one weak spot it seams and the lift may alleviate that. The two doors don't need as much protection as the four doors do. Im thinking ill order monday after I've mulled it all weekend and have it all shipped home, i am almost done here in Arizona so looking at possibly a February install.

 

[KDB]

The 2019s just are rolling out now so 2020 will be a while. I did read the 2019 was going to be a short run though. I think forum member JLEngineline had a timeline from FCA showing July 22, 2019 for Job#1 for 2020 models.

2018 2 doors had a short run as well with production not even starting until 09 April.

Anyone know how many 2018 2 doors were produced and what the breakdown was by trim/model?

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