2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[IMBlu]

Here' s something interesting the first 600 miles i was avg. 16.2 mpg over the lst 300 miles ive slowly climbed up to 18 mpg.

Me too! Mileage is improving! Smart Jeep!

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[Fred]

Here' s something interesting the first 600 miles i was avg. 16.2 mpg over the lst 300 miles ive slowly climbed up to 18 mpg.

Interesting. What are you driving? Did you get bigger tires or are you heavy on the gas pedal? I am getting a solid 21 in my Rubicon. My first thruway driving was 19. Now that it is broken in I will test it again on the thruway at 70MPH. But here in the country about 21.5 average and almost 2000 miles to date.

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

Single malt??

Jameson’s Irish for me, if you’re buying...

 

[keda69]

Yes! I literally just got back from my dealer, and my bag is in my back seat. Once the rain stops I’ll try it out. (It was ordered July 3.)

Yeah i checked with a few dealers , all said they had to order it. needless to say placing and order with a jeep dealer not something i'm looking forward to. Was hoping to find it online some where, but no luck.

 

[keda69]

Interesting. What are you driving? Did you get bigger tires or are you heavy on the gas pedal? I am getting a solid 21 in my Rubicon. My first thruway driving was 19. Now that it is broken in I will test it again on the thruway at 70MPH. But here in the country about 21.5 average and almost 2000 miles to date.

no i didn't change anything, i live in mountains so always going up and down hills. Friday i leave for OBX so i will reset the trip od. and see what i average on the way down.

 

[keda69]

Jameson’s Irish for me, if you’re buying...

I prefer scotch , but if your drinking irish whisky. I think tullamore dew is better the jamesons and bushmills.

 

[TonkaToy]

Is it the premium soft top? I have no clue what the difference is, but if it’s “premium” and costs triple....has to be better, right? And yes, I also ordered the Brooklyn Bridge! Lol

The one I ordered was the cheaper of the two options. The "sail cloth". So there's an even more expensive top which I suppose is thicker. In the winter I'll have the hard top on from Dec-March. The other months I'll actually have the soft top (and the doors) on as little as possible. I only need it to lessen the effect of downpours.

 

[TonkaToy]

I have joined the ranks of you 2dr gladiators! Here she is. I traded my JLU Sport S for her last night. Yes, I am very sick! Ordered 6/26, home 7/31. Not bad. My apologies to all those that waited eons.

What's the tire pressure supposed to be for those tires?

 

[IMBlu]

Interesting. What are you driving? Did you get bigger tires or are you heavy on the gas pedal? I am getting a solid 21 in my Rubicon. My first thruway driving was 19. Now that it is broken in I will test it again on the thruway at 70MPH. But here in the country about 21.5 average and almost 2000 miles to date.

Much better than me.

 

[keda69]

What's the tire pressure supposed to be for those tires?

Stock rubi tires 37 psi.

 

[Fred]

Much better than me.

What are you driving. Keep in mind that the Rubicon has a 410 differential and bigger tires than the Sport's. I am in a hilly area but am fairly light on the gas so I guess I am doing pretty good. I will be doing a little thruway driving in a couple weeks and will post my results then.

 

[Fred]

What's the tire pressure supposed to be for those tires?

As Keda 69 said 37psi. It is listed on the inside of the driver door.

 

[TonkaToy]

Stock rubi tires 37 psi.

Hmmm....That seems a little high but good to know. I'm having 255/75R/17 BFG ATKO tires (approx. 32.5") put on my sport.

 

[keda69]

What are you driving. Keep in mind that the Rubicon has a 410 differential and bigger tires than the Sport's. I am in a hilly area but am fairly light on the gas so I guess I am doing pretty good. I will be doing a little thruway driving in a couple weeks and will post my results then.

I'm wondering if the rubi manual has different gears because of the rears. I wouldnt think so , but does anyone else think 3rd and 4th gear are a little tall?

 

[keda69]

Hmmm....That seems a little high but good to know. I'm having 255/75R/17 BFG ATKO tires (approx. 32.5") put on my sport.

Like i said that is for stock rubi tires. If you put different tires on , your stock psi which is printed on the inside of your door (like fred said ) is no good anymore and the tire itself will only give you max psi not best psi for driving.

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