My JL evolution

[Cubbie Blu]

Ordered online at the dealership on 2/23/18, wasn't going to finalize but one of the salesman had the 4 new colors that weren't available yet, one of which was the ocean blue, so I pulled the trigger.. waited until June 18 for delivery and I happened to be at the dealership checking on the status when it pulled in on the truck.. love at first sight was an underestimate!! I ordered everything that could be ordered with the following exceptions, no safety package, no hard top, went with premium soft top instead. I opted for the 3.6L and automatic 8 speed since I'm getting old and do a lot of driving. after ordering I was hoping to make Jeep Beach in April but the Production date for the 2 Doors kept getting pushed back. On my frequent stops at the dealership to check status I'm sure they got tired of seeing me but the manager offered to take my 33s when they came in and give me the jeep bead lock rims color matched with 35's, of course I accepted. ill list the add-ons and note that I had the dealership install everything except the kicker amp under the seat and the Kicker 12s and box that replace the rear seat. Yes I know I could have done it for a much cheaper price myself but if something breaks I pull in and they fix it, that and I know its done right.

1. First upgrade was I removed the ends from the factory steel bumper.
2. 2 inch Mopar lift
3. Bull Bar for front bumper
4. Warn Rubicon Winch Zeon
5. Mopar 5" LED lights mounted using Mopar Mounts by a pillar AUX #1
6. Mopar 7" LED lights mounted on Bull Bar AUX #2
7. KC Small back-up LED lights AUX #3
8. upgraded tires to Falken 17X37X12.50
9. KC Rocklites (6) AUX #4
10. Rockslide Engineering steps, lighted.

Those are the basics with a few other small editions. I upgraded from a 2012 2 door JK and was skeptical but after 25,000 miles I can honestly say its the best Jeep I have ever owned.

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[CalsJLUR]

Great looking Jeep. How are the Falken’s?

 

[Cubbie Blu]

Great looking Jeep. How are the Falken’s?

Thank you, I love them, ran them on my JK 2 sets for 150000 still good tread when I sold it. Not a lot of noise

 

[ads75]

Looks good. Shows off the Mopar parts nicely.

 

[BLLFRG]

Did you have any of the issues people talk about with your MOPAR lift? Did you add any components to the kit?

 

[Cubbie Blu]

Did you have any of the issues people talk about with your MOPAR lift? Did you add any components to the kit?

I did have to add a rear track bar relocation bracket to enable the alignment. It was not included in the lift kit, I think it should be. But first in the line sometimes shit happens. I have no patience. It's actually the 4 door lift that my dealership got approved to install on mine.

 

[BLLFRG]

I did have to add a rear track bar relocation bracket to enable the alignment. It was not included in the lift kit, I think it should be. But first in the line sometimes shit happens. I have no patience. It's actually the 4 door lift that my dealership got approved to install on mine.

Interesting. Wonder if the kits are coming with that bracket now or not. Any issues with the 4 door kit beyond that? What bracket did you use?

 

[Cubbie Blu]

Interesting. Wonder if the kits are coming with that bracket now or not. Any issues with the 4 door kit beyond that? What bracket did you use?

No issues at all, it's a Mopar relocation bracket, I do sit higher than 2 inches. I was next to a 3 1/2 inch on a 4 door with 37s and I only had the 2 with 35s at the time but you couldn't see any difference in height. I do not know if the bravkbr is included or not but I'd like to know if they do start putting it in the kit..

 

[BLLFRG]

No issues at all, it's a Mopar relocation bracket, I do sit higher than 2 inches. I was next to a 3 1/2 inch on a 4 door with 37s and I only had the 2 with 35s at the time but you couldn't see any difference in height. I do not know if the bravkbr is included or not but I'd like to know if they do start putting it in the kit..

Interesting. I am going back and forth on a kit (still haven't gotten a Jeep yet because I am deployed...) and looking between the RK 2.5" and MOPAR 2". All the "additional" items I've seen listed on the threads is what worried me the most.

Thanks for the info! Your Jeep looks awesome!

 

[Cubbie Blu]

Interesting. I am going back and forth on a kit (still haven't gotten a Jeep yet because I am deployed...) and looking between the RK 2.5" and MOPAR 2". All the "additional" items I've seen listed on the threads is what worried me the most.

Thanks for the info! Your Jeep looks awesome!

 

[Cubbie Blu]

Sorry for the reply thumb slip haha. I went with Mopar because I wanted to stay as close to factory ride and warranty as I could. I have already passed 25000 miles and that's a lot of driving in 7 months.

 

[BLLFRG]

Sorry for the reply thumb slip haha. I went with Mopar because I wanted to stay as close to factory ride and warranty as I could. I have already passed 25000 miles and that's a lot of driving in 7 months.

lol No worries.

That is what I was thinking also. Then reading all the "issues" made me look at other options. I do like the lift. I want to run 37x13.5s.... So we shall see.

 

[Cubbie Blu]

Be safe and keep your head down. Thanks for serving.

 

[BLLFRG]

Be safe and keep your head down. Thanks for serving.

I'm Navy weather, so my job isn't dangerous...but is challenging.

 

[Cubbie Blu]

I'm Navy weather, so my job isn't dangerous...but is challenging.

Retired Navy here

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