Ask-A-Jeep-Dealer Thread

[JLWF Dealer Guy]

I just contacted a dealer and he was able to build the Punk'n metallic Rubicon Unlimited with black cloth seats (wasn't forced into tan leather). Not sure what color the dash will be??? Or, did this dealer make a mistake? See attached....

Initially you could not. This looks legit though.

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[JLWF Dealer Guy]

I’ll be ordering a new JL and want a 3”lift, winch, slant back, & 35” tires.

Do I order these through the dealership and have them install or what?

I see AEV has packages available that would suffice, but what do I do with the standard factory bumpers, tires and top that come with the wrangler?

Thanks!

Ron

The dealership will most likely not give you a credit. Sell that stuff on Craigslist.

 

[Smarrtazz]

Had a question. I’ll be trading in my wife’s 2014 Dodge Durango. The car will need new tires soon. You think it’s a good idea to get new tires before I trade it in?

I needed new tires for the lease I’m still waiting to return-just waiting for my JLUR. The dealer quoted me $1200 for a full set, but I bought brand new with installation for half that price on Amazon. It’s worth checking.

 

[JLU_rubi18!]

I'm about to order in Florida and was wondering what kind of deals anyone else in the state got and if this is decent?

Sport S, almost fully loaded. MSRP $42,755, dealer offered $39,990 which is about 3% below invoice.

Should I jump on it or keep searching?

What dealer are you using? I'm in the Tampa area.

 

[Calijeep]

I’d ding you for the tires. Find a inexpensive pair, don’t say, well it has new tires! We know.

Thanks. I’ll look for some inexpensive tires.

I needed new tires for the lease I’m still waiting to return-just waiting for my JLUR. The dealer quoted me $1200 for a full set, but I bought brand new with installation for half that price on Amazon. It’s worth checking.

Thanks. I’ll check Amazon right now

 

[Holymoly1963]

I saw the Sport S wheels for the first time yesterday and was not impressed. I see the Rubicon rims are the same size 17 x 7.5 Do you think the ruby wheels (not tires) would fit properly on the Sport S? Thanks

 

[STL J-Hawk]

@JLWF Dealer Guy Probably already answered, but didn't see it anywhere...If I want the 5 spoke standard rims on my sahara that I am going to order, but also want to get the select-trac system is that something my dealer can override in the system? I do not want those upgraded rims. Thanks!

 

[FCrackerJLRubi]

I saw the Sport S wheels for the first time yesterday and was not impressed. I see the Rubicon rims are the same size 17 x 7.5 Do you think the ruby wheels (not tires) would fit properly on the Sport S? Thanks

Rubicon rims will likely have more spacing than the Sport rims (this needs confirmation), but they will fit fine regardless since they are both 17x7.5. I would assume the spacing is different because of the fact that the Rubicon axles are wider. So they would either pull your tires in more, or bump them out farther.

This makes me wonder if Rubicon flares are wider than a Sport....hmmm. If the flares are wider then chances are rubi wheels on a Sport will be spaced such that they push the tires slightly past your fenders.

 

[Holymoly1963]

Rubicon rims will likely have more spacing than the Sport rims (this needs confirmation), but they will fit fine regardless since they are both 17x7.5. I would assume the spacing is different because of the fact that the Rubicon axles are wider. So they would either pull your tires in more, or bump them out farther.

This makes me wonder if Rubicon flares are wider than a Sport....hmmm. If the flares are wider then chances are rubi wheels on a Sport will be spaced such that they push the tires slightly past your fenders.

THANKS

 

[JLWF Dealer Guy]

@JLWF Dealer Guy Probably already answered, but didn't see it anywhere...If I want the 5 spoke standard rims on my sahara that I am going to order, but also want to get the select-trac system is that something my dealer can override in the system? I do not want those upgraded rims. Thanks!

You can get the standard wheel, it does make you take the All terrain tires though.

 

[STL J-Hawk]

You can get the standard wheel, it does make you take the All terrain tires though.

Thanks...thats perfect. I will most likely swap out the tires anyway for KO2s.

 

[sjappers]

JLWF dealer guy is there a hold on wranglers with hard top? seeing this posted in several places?

 

[Dash]

Been off forum for a few days, but tried to catch up today...any movement on ocean blue being available on sport S 2 door. Last word I had was Saturday and only blue available on Rubi and Sahara.
Thanks

 

[Smarrtazz]

I wasn’t sure where to post this..but it’s interesting and my Google alert begged me to share it Happy reading! http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/01/31/april-7-is-d-day-for-old-jeep-wrangler-report-says.amp.html

 

[JLWF Dealer Guy]

JLWF dealer guy is there a hold on wranglers with hard top? seeing this posted in several places?

There is a restriction right now on Sport hard tops and color matched hard tops in the 2 new colors. I assume all this will clear up eventually.

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