The Non-Rubicon Jl & JLU Thread

[zeropilot]

My Sport. Mods in signature.

Yours gives me a good idea of what mine will look like if/ when I replace the painted fenders for black high tops on my sahara.

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[crystalbackJL]

Stock JL 2DR w/ Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70R17 on 17x9 Mammoth Bolder Wheels.
LSD out back.
Deciding whether to go with Energy Suspensions Rock Flex suspension or TeraFlex 1.5 BB with Falcon shocks. All are around less than $1000 except that the ES Rock Flex does not come with shocks. Also, planning on JKS sway bar disconnects and a Mopar Rubi steel bumper with winch or waiting on TeraFlex's new stubby bumper. Motobuilt's stubby is on my radar as well.

 

[Whytlytnin]

JLU w/ teraflex 1.5 spacer lift

 

[tCub]

Control arms and end links are the same between all the models, only difference is the springs and shocks. Good to keep the extras around if you wheel, I’ve bent an arm on my JK few times lol

Absolutely correct. The sway bar links and LCAs are identical. Looks like they gave you a track bar too! That’s definitely not required for the swap so you’re only going to need to do spring and shocks.

As mentioned, keep the extra bits in case something breaks

The take off stuff I bought include front and rear sway bar links - some lifts have you use the rear links in the front so I considered using the extras in the front, but as it turns out it wasn’t necessary! Sway bar is perfectly parallel even with the added lift and the “.75 spacer I threw on as well.

Good luck!

 

[ThirtyOne]

Yours gives me a good idea of what mine will look like if/ when I replace the painted fenders for black high tops on my sahara.

You can probably sell those fenders for a good amount on the forums. Some Sport owner will want them. They are a pain to buy and paint aftermarket.

 

[George999]

Looking for some advice, I am new to owning a wrangler, and new to the concept of going off road. My son and I are looking to concur our first trail this coming weekend. This will be an easy trail just to see how the she handles and of course my own abilities. But i have a few questions that i am not sure of, does everyone air down no matter the level of trail they ride on?
When should i be in 4 wheel, and high or low?

i know these might be silly questions for a seasoned off roader but for me they are reasonable questions for someone new to this, so be gentle. LOL .
The only real concern i have is not having all the recovery gear like a winch, i do have a tow strap but that's about the limit of my gear for the moment.

 

[tCub]

Looking for some advice, I am new to owning a wrangler, and new to the concept of going off road. My son and I are looking to concur our first trail this coming weekend. This will be an easy trail just to see how the she handles and of course my own abilities. But i have a few questions that i am not sure of, does everyone air down no matter the level of trail they ride on?
When should i be in 4 wheel, and high or low?

i know these might be silly questions for a seasoned off roader but for me they are reasonable questions for someone new to this, so be gentle. LOL .
The only real concern i have is not having all the recovery gear like a winch, i do have a tow strap but that's about the limit of my gear for the moment.

Generally, leave it in 2WD until you need it, then engage 4H. If you’re stuck or need to cover really rocky or hilly terrain, 4L.

Basically one of the trails I like to drive on, I do all of it in 2WD - it’s a mix of bumps, slight hills, a little mud and some water. Nothing much to climb over really and no where you could get stuck. If I’m into more rocky terrain, more bumps or deeper mud, I’ll switch to 4H. If I’m going through some seriously whacky looking terrain (big rocks, many rocks, lots of climbing, very deep mud, steep hills, etc) I’ll use 4L. In the few months I’ve been wheeling though, I’ve only needed 4L a couple times to get out of really sketchy spots.

You will be surprised what you can do in 2WD!

One important thing... if you don’t need it and it’s engaged and you try turning, you will experience wheel hop. If you feel this, just shift it back into 2WD as the terrain isn’t soft and/or bumpy enough for 4H. Ask me how I know.

 

[stil2low]

Looking for some advice, I am new to owning a wrangler, and new to the concept of going off road. My son and I are looking to concur our first trail this coming weekend. This will be an easy trail just to see how the she handles and of course my own abilities. But i have a few questions that i am not sure of, does everyone air down no matter the level of trail they ride on?
When should i be in 4 wheel, and high or low?

i know these might be silly questions for a seasoned off roader but for me they are reasonable questions for someone new to this, so be gentle. LOL .
The only real concern i have is not having all the recovery gear like a winch, i do have a tow strap but that's about the limit of my gear for the moment.

There is no silly question in my opinion! Everyone starts somewhere and its awesome you want to adventure out in the Jeep

If the trail is relatively easy, airing down and or disconnecting sway bars is not a necessity but it may aid in comfort depending how rough or rocky the trail is. I personally air down for most and disconnect for most trails just for the smoother ride and obviously for the more technical sections, I also have on board air setup and auto deflators to make life easy lol
Like mentioned above, if its a back road 2wd with do you fine especially if disconnected sway bars and down pressured, 4 hi when it starts to get a little slick and 4lo when the trail gets tight and technical

If your going out alone without a winch, stay to the easier stuff or make sure someone knows where you are going! Been a few times weve had to split up search partys to look for stuck rigs because we didnt know exact location and we have crap cell service up here. IF money is tight to allow for a winch and like to venture out alone, a good come along or even hi lift jack can be of assistance in some circumstances

 

[Jeepney18]

LOVE my JLU Sport S! For me it's perfect. Already added Nitto Terra Grapplers, LED headlights and fog lights, removed the bumper piece, plasti-dipped the rims and "Jeep", added the fuel door, replaced the antenna, put in the all weather floor mats and I think that's it for now. Can't wait to see everyone else's! I got mine 1/28 and still smile when I get in or stare at it

How are the plastidipped wheels after all these months? Still looking good?

 

[BWWJL]

There is no silly question in my opinion! Everyone starts somewhere and its awesome you want to adventure out in the Jeep

If the trail is relatively easy, airing down and or disconnecting sway bars is not a necessity but it may aid in comfort depending how rough or rocky the trail is. I personally air down for most and disconnect for most trails just for the smoother ride and obviously for the more technical sections, I also have on board air setup and auto deflators to make life easy lol
Like mentioned above, if its a back road 2wd with do you fine especially if disconnected sway bars and down pressured, 4 hi when it starts to get a little slick and 4lo when the trail gets tight and technical

If your going out alone without a winch, stay to the easier stuff or make sure someone knows where you are going! Been a few times weve had to split up search partys to look for stuck rigs because we didnt know exact location and we have crap cell service up here. IF money is tight to allow for a winch and like to venture out alone, a good come along or even hi lift jack can be of assistance in some circumstances

I’m new to a Jeep, so I’m asking from reading vs experience:

Don’t you want to be moving a little from 4H to 4L (2-3mph)? If so, you need to anticipate 4L before “needing it” right?

 

[BWWJL]

I bought a rubi take off suspension kit. Has anyone done a write up/video about it?

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-springs-on-sahara.10715/page-5#post-378475

 

[stil2low]

I’m new to a Jeep, so I’m asking from reading vs experience:

Don’t you want to be moving a little from 4H to 4L (2-3mph)? If so, you need to anticipate 4L before “needing it” right?

For the most easiest engagement of 4lo, especially on a new t case, yes 2-3 mph roll in neutral is the best way but it can be done at a full stop. Just might need a little more muscle to get it to engage lol

 

[RubenZ]

I love my JLU Sport. I did add power locks to it though which you can find in my blog in my signature. Theres just no way in hell i could have afforded a Rubicon or Sahara. We bought 2 brand new cars in the same year so I had to be budget minded.

So basically I'm rocking a Base JLU Sport with Hard Top, 8-speed and LSD. and thats it. I do have the 3.5" Rancho lift in the garage and just waiting to save up for the 35" tires and some Wheels and I'll be good to go.

 

[RubenZ]

For real. I'm sometimes amazed how many people have the money to blow that it takes to buy a new Wrangler and immediately get 37s under it... often solely for looks. Very expensive desires!

Some of these guys already have bumpers, rockers, lift, wheels,tires, winch ready to when the Rubicon is delivered to the dealer. Like Holy crap. I have that kind of money but I got a family of 4 that needs Dental work, school clothes, xmas gifts, etc etc LOL. LOL. maybe they are retired or are just young kids with a full time job and only them to support. I can't wait till my kids grow up and go to college!! lol J/K.

 

[stil2low]

Thinking of the 4lo scenario, curious is the clutchless 4lo start still works in the JL
In water crossing if you were ever to stall, you can start a manual in gear while in 4lo without depressing the clutch pedal so you don’t damage the clutch plates

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