Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

[north53overland]

Hello Everyone - just upgraded my 2018 Sting Gray Rubicon to a 2021 Billet Silver Rubicon. Added some of the options I was missing from my last one, with the most significant adding the Sky one touch power top.

Happy New Year.

How are you liking the Sky One-Touch. We just ordered a White JLUR with that option. We don't get ours from the factory until April'ish.

Sponsored

 

[azulwavesJL]

Hello everyone,

Trey here from Katy, TX. Just officially signed up here but have been lurking around for a couple of years. Thanks so much for all of the amazing information that members have posted. So helpful.

I just ordered a 2021 Willys JLU in hydro blue. MSRP was $47, 965, dealer price was $43,207. This is my first Jeep. Have been wanting one for a long time. Configuration:

- 3.6L V6 eTorque engine
- 8-spd auto
- customer preferred package 25W
- trailer tow and HD electrical group
- alpine premium audio system
- black 3-piece hard top
- MOPAR HD rock slider w/ step assist
- technology group

 

[Pete_the_JEEP]

Hey everybody,
We just picked up a 2021 Hellayella Willys last month. Looking forward to getting back into "Jeep things." We had a 13 JK Sahara in the past. Looking forward to towing our 1959 Shasta Airflyte camper around the country over the new few years. Wanted a Jeep again so we can explore anywhere we want.

 

[frank-o]

How are you liking the Sky One-Touch. We just ordered a White JLUR with that option. We don't get ours from the factory until April'ish.

Love it so far. Really looking forward to the warmer weather when it will be more useful but the convenience and looks and not having two sets of tops around are great!

 

[frank-o]

How are you liking the Sky One-Touch. We just ordered a White JLUR with that option. We don't get ours from the factory until April'ish.

Congrats on the order... just wondering why April? I think mine took 5-6 weeks from order to arrival.

 

[mattshotcha]

Hey everyone!

I’ve wanted a Jeep for quite a long time. Going back to being a freshly licensed 17 year old, I would research and research but never got my hands on one of my own for one reason or another.

As a Carpenter, I always ended up with a Ram or similar for the work/life balance afforded. But I did own a lifted Ramcharger on 33’s that let me get my feet wet four wheeling, and even saw Paragon in that rig before it closed.

I made a career transition a while back. Got a start in video games and had a surprise baby on the way all at once. Vehicle purchases had to change all at once. It was my shot to get into that new Jeep. Started off with a Renegade as I was early in my video game career and wanted the lower payment. But damned if I didn’t research the newest Jeep all over again, wanting one for decades.

That lease ended, and I’ve had years on in my new career. I was ready to roll on a JL. Back to research!

Happy to say I landed on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Willys (JLU) about two weeks ago. After having followed the Jeep from the first year of the TJ to now, it feels damn good to have my own in the driveway.

With that, it was time to stop lurking and join this forum, as I’ve referred to it quite a bit both in my latest research before purchase and after. So, hello!

 

[frank-o]

Hey everyone!

I’ve wanted a Jeep for quite a long time. Going back to being a freshly licensed 17 year old, I would research and research but never got my hands on one of my own for one reason or another.

As a Carpenter, I always ended up with a Ram or similar for the work/life balance afforded. But I did own a lifted Ramcharger on 33’s that let me get my feet wet four wheeling, and even saw Paragon in that rig before it closed.

I made a career transition a while back. Got a start in video games and had a surprise baby on the way all at once. Vehicle purchases had to change all at once. It was my shot to get into that new Jeep. Started off with a Renegade as I was early in my video game career and wanted the lower payment. But damned if I didn’t research the newest Jeep all over again, wanting one for decades.

That lease ended, and I’ve had years on in my new career. I was ready to roll on a JL. Back to research!

Happy to say I landed on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Willys (JLU) about two weeks ago. After having followed the Jeep from the first year of the TJ to now, it feels damn good to have my own in the driveway.

With that, it was time to stop lurking and join this forum, as I’ve referred to it quite a bit both in my latest research before purchase and after. So, hello!

Looks great. Congratulations!

 

[north53overland]

Congrats on the order... just wondering why April? I think mine took 5-6 weeks from order to arrival.

We were told that the roof is a bit delayed. No stock at the factory. #CovidProblems

 

[davewald]

I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but am really enjoying this forum, so...

I've been a Jeep fan all my life, mostly due to the "crazy uncle" who helped raised me and always had radically modded Jeeps that he drove me around in, but I never got around to owning one. Fast forward ~50 years. Kids grown and gone, mostly retired, having Covid cabin fever, etc. I have several close friends who are avid Jeepers, we have lots of ORV parks in the state (WA), and I started thinking it would be good to have something that I could tow behind a MH. Plus, my dad just passed and wanted me to do something "cool" with the rest of my life.

Hello 2-door JLRU in Sage Green. Loving it so far. Planning a trip to the local ORV after a bumper/winch upgrade, then some MH adventures with it in tow.

I'm glad to find an online community to learn from. I probably won't post much, but thanks to all of you who share your knowledge and experience.

 

[datpmfp]

?

 

[mattshotcha]

I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but am really enjoying this forum, so...

I've been a Jeep fan all my life, mostly due to the "crazy uncle" who helped raised me and always had radically modded Jeeps that he drove me around in, but I never got around to owning one. Fast forward ~50 years. Kids grown and gone, mostly retired, having Covid cabin fever, etc. I have several close friends who are avid Jeepers, we have lots of ORV parks in the state (WA), and I started thinking it would be good to have something that I could tow behind a MH. Plus, my dad just passed and wanted me to do something "cool" with the rest of my life.

Hello 2-door JLRU in Sage Green. Loving it so far. Planning a trip to the local ORV after a bumper/winch upgrade, then some MH adventures with it in tow.

I'm glad to find an online community to learn from. I probably won't post much, but thanks to all of you who share your knowledge and experience.

Love that Sarge Green!

I was back and forth between that and the Granite on mine.

 

[Turfzilla]

LOng time JEEPER first time JL owner. I have had Xj and tj for he last 15 years. Just picked up a crystal granite 80th anniversary JLU. The wrangler has come a long way since the TJ days.

 

[Mr. Crawly]

Hello!
I stumbled across this forum a week or so ago & enjoying the posts, pics & info. I’ve got an ‘18 JL 2-door sport which is the first vehicle I bought for myself that I didn’t consider anyone but me. (I’m a plumber so I’ve always bought trucks & panelvans.).. It’s by far my favorite vehicle I’ve ever had?? I’ve gone wheeling 30 or so times & looking forward to more trips??

 

[Rcarpen22]

Hello. I am trying to get back on the trails after a long absence and have been working on my Jeep (67 CJ5) to get it operational again. I was planning on buying a 2021 Bronco (flame suit on) as a daily driver and light trail rig and using my Jeep for serious wheeling. I initially figured the Bronco would be better for daily use because of the IFS and more standard features. However, I am getting tired of the Bronco delays and started thinking about a JLU. Also, it’s taking longer to get my Jeep ready than I expected and I’m looking at a transmission rebuild and probably a complete brake system replacement, so I figured maybe I’d take advantage of the deals on new Jeeps. I don’t really need a Rubi, but might get swayed by the high awesome factor. Anyway, I dropped by here to try to learn about JLs before I really get serious about buying. It’s a really good forum and I look forward to many discussions.

 

[Thunderjet]

Greetings,
Bought my first Jeep in 1977. It was a new CJ7. Next one was a 2017 JK. Didn’t keep the JK very long as we were still new to our retirement home and trying to figure out what vehicles fit into our lifestyle. Now we have it figured out and I plan to order a JL soon. It won’t see much duty off road. I just think they are fun, easy to park and maneuver, and look cool as heck.
We live in East TN and unfortunately the dealers around me just laughed at my offers so it looks like we will be buying from a dealer near Atlanta.
BTY, the 77 CJ7 was a real piece of crap, lol. I kept it 3 years and had tons of issues with it. The JK was great, not one defect in 1.5 years.

Sponsored