Az-jewel
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- First Name
- Julie
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- May 1, 2019
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- Southern Utah
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- ‘18 JLU Sport S
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- SAHM
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Hello!
I’ve been reading a lot, and posting some, while I waited to get my new JL. I had a ‘17 JKUR that I bought last June (the beginning of my “mid life crisis” according to my family). Unfortunately, it had an unrepairable water leak, and after many attempts and a long lemon law case, I returned it to FCA on Saturday.
Sunday I bought my new JLU! - ‘18 Sport S, 6-speed, in black. I got a good deal on it (16% under MSRP) and got the dealer to roll the 2” Mopar lift into the loan. I was leaning toward ordering a stripped Rubicon in bikini pearl. After lots of discussion and research I realized that for the same or less $, I could customize a Sport and get almost to where I would be with the Rubicon. Some things will be nicer (bigger tires) and some less good (axles, skid plates etc).
Most of my driving will be in town and highway, but I live in AZ and will definitely be hitting rides in Sedona and other great trails. So I want to be comfortable and confident out there on the dirt and rock!
A little about me: I just turned 50 a few weeks ago. Yay!
I’m pretty old school, conservative, traditional. I stay home and have homeschooled our now 19 and 16 yo daughters for many years. We also became foster parents 3 years ago and it’s looking like we will get to adopt our 1.5 yo daughter and have guardianship of our 2.5 yo son. Love those 2 babies!
So, it’s kinda like a do-over but I'm a bit older and wiser this time. I’m beyond thankful for these little cuties, but realized putting “me” on hold til they are grown would be another 17 years! So thus began my “mid-life crisis” . My family has been wonderful and supportive of me expressing myself more and are enjoying the ride too!
I’ll be making some changes to my new JLU Sport S. I figured it would be fun to post a thread on here as I build up my rig.
I ordered new wheels (17” Raceline Clutch) and tires (35” Nitto Ridge Grapplers) today. They should be here the end of the week? We’ll see. Discount Tire is great, and I hope I love them on as much as I think I will!
Then I’ll take it into the dealer for my 2” Mopar lift and the recalibration (which is why I’m doing the tires first).
After that I’m looking into a vinyl wrap. Not 100% sure about that yet, but I have a few ideas!
I’m new to off-roading, but excited to get out there and enjoy this beautiful area! Feel free to offer any advice, or ask any questions!!
I’ve been reading a lot, and posting some, while I waited to get my new JL. I had a ‘17 JKUR that I bought last June (the beginning of my “mid life crisis” according to my family). Unfortunately, it had an unrepairable water leak, and after many attempts and a long lemon law case, I returned it to FCA on Saturday.
Sunday I bought my new JLU! - ‘18 Sport S, 6-speed, in black. I got a good deal on it (16% under MSRP) and got the dealer to roll the 2” Mopar lift into the loan. I was leaning toward ordering a stripped Rubicon in bikini pearl. After lots of discussion and research I realized that for the same or less $, I could customize a Sport and get almost to where I would be with the Rubicon. Some things will be nicer (bigger tires) and some less good (axles, skid plates etc).
Most of my driving will be in town and highway, but I live in AZ and will definitely be hitting rides in Sedona and other great trails. So I want to be comfortable and confident out there on the dirt and rock!
A little about me: I just turned 50 a few weeks ago. Yay!
I’m pretty old school, conservative, traditional. I stay home and have homeschooled our now 19 and 16 yo daughters for many years. We also became foster parents 3 years ago and it’s looking like we will get to adopt our 1.5 yo daughter and have guardianship of our 2.5 yo son. Love those 2 babies!
So, it’s kinda like a do-over but I'm a bit older and wiser this time. I’m beyond thankful for these little cuties, but realized putting “me” on hold til they are grown would be another 17 years! So thus began my “mid-life crisis” . My family has been wonderful and supportive of me expressing myself more and are enjoying the ride too!
I’ll be making some changes to my new JLU Sport S. I figured it would be fun to post a thread on here as I build up my rig.
I ordered new wheels (17” Raceline Clutch) and tires (35” Nitto Ridge Grapplers) today. They should be here the end of the week? We’ll see. Discount Tire is great, and I hope I love them on as much as I think I will!
Then I’ll take it into the dealer for my 2” Mopar lift and the recalibration (which is why I’m doing the tires first).
After that I’m looking into a vinyl wrap. Not 100% sure about that yet, but I have a few ideas!
I’m new to off-roading, but excited to get out there and enjoy this beautiful area! Feel free to offer any advice, or ask any questions!!
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