Willys Edition JL Club Thread

[steelerpsugirl]

Beautiful! So, what is the actual diameter of the tires you went with? Do you see/feel much of a difference from the stock 32" Firestones?

285 70/R17, it's a true 33". Main difference is that since they are an A/T they are quieter and have the 3 peak snow rating so should handle certain elements exceptionally well (obviously especially deeper snow!). I also like the wider stance and that it fills the wheel well a little more so the look is beefier. They are E rated but I don't notice any difference in that at all.

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[captainmac44]

285 70/R17, it's a true 33". Main difference is that since they are an A/T they are quieter and have the 3 peak snow rating so should handle certain elements exceptionally well (obviously especially deeper snow!). I also like the wider stance and that it fills the wheel well a little more so the look is beefier. They are E rated but I don't notice any difference in that at all.

So, just an easy swap... no spacers or anything? I’d definitely go as big as I could on the stock rim, but I’ll have to wait until the Firestones are worn out... I wouldn’t be able to bring myself to spend a thousand bucks on tires on a brand new vehicle. Definitely looks good though!

 

[steelerpsugirl]

So, just an easy swap... no spacers or anything? I’d definitely go as big as I could on the stock rim, but I’ll have to wait until the Firestones are worn out... I wouldn’t be able to bring myself to spend a thousand bucks on tires on a brand new vehicle. Definitely looks good though!

Yup easy swap! If you go any bigger I'd get fender flares to be safe. I am currently trying to sell my Firestones to get some money back- hoping that happens! Usually I would wait a while but I got excited lol!

 

[captainmac44]

Yup easy swap! If you go any bigger I'd get fender flares to be safe. I am currently trying to sell my Firestones to get some money back- hoping that happens! Usually I would wait a while but I got excited lol!

Awesome! I totally get it!

 

[Hotplate51]

I havent done any mods yet but one of the first ones I want to do is get the stubby antenna. Do you still get siriusxm? And is the reception still decent?

The SiriusXM antenna is on the roll bar right behind the passenger's head (#2 on the attached picture). I put a 6 inch stubby antenna on because it has no effect on satellite radio and I never listen to AM/FM.

 

[WhitneyWillys]

Anyone with the Willys trim do the Rubicon suspension sway? What exactly would that entail? Since the Willys comes with Rubi shocks, I presume just four springs? Are the Willys LCA the same as the ones the Rubi comes with? Thanks.

 

[EugenesAJeep]

Just got that size also, General Grabber ATX- definitely the perfect size and look I’m after! I do love the Firestone MTs, interested in how different the two will be (ATX is a hybrid). Looks great!

Soooo, I did however have to take it to the dealer to have em” reprogram” for the new tires and wheels. The shifting points changed just enough that I wanted it right. about an hour and maybe $ $150 , I can’t remember, it shifts just right. Well worth the money.

 

[steelerpsugirl]

Soooo, I did however have to take it to the dealer to have em” reprogram” for the new tires and wheels. The shifting points changed just enough that I wanted it right. about an hour and maybe $ $150 , I can’t remember, it shifts just right. Well worth the money.

Interesting... did you notice a difference? How did you know you needed to do it? I've never had to do that but I can check it out when I get my first early oil change!

 

[EugenesAJeep]

Interesting... did you notice a difference? How did you know you needed to do it? I've never had to do that but I can check it out when I get my first early oil change!

Yes, I noticed a difference, especially with the higher gears uphill at freeway speeds. Just shifted a little late. Could have easily lived with it.... if I had to.
Just to be clear. 3.6 automatic 2020 2 dr.

 

[steelerpsugirl]

Yes, I noticed a difference, especially with the higher gears uphill at freeway speeds. Just shifted a little late. Could have easily lived with it.... if I had to.
Just to be clear. 3.6 automatic 2020 2 dr.

Good info! I have the 2.0L Turbo, but will definitely ask the dealer about it next time I go. Is there a specific name for what they did?

 

[steelerpsugirl]

Yes, I noticed a difference, especially with the higher gears uphill at freeway speeds. Just shifted a little late. Could have easily lived with it.... if I had to.
Just to be clear. 3.6 automatic 2020 2 dr.

Should mention I have a tazer from my last Jeep so wondering if I can take care of it myself...

 

[dmc3csc]

Anyone with the Willys trim do the Rubicon suspension sway? What exactly would that entail? Since the Willys comes with Rubi shocks, I presume just four springs? Are the Willys LCA the same as the ones the Rubi comes with? Thanks.

Shocks are the same, arms are the same. Springs are an easy swap. I gained about 1 inch over the Willys springs. I did also change the LCAs to the longer ones that come with the Mopar lift. There are several threads on here about the swap.

 

[EugenesAJeep]

Good info, wondering the same.

 

[zouch]

so now it looks like a Diesel. ;-)

Brandy,

The second mod is the gas door. Enjoy the nice new ride.

G.

 

[garyji]

Huh??? Do diesel's have fuel doors?? I didn't know.

G.

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