Willys Edition JL Club Thread

[Impy5]

Thanks everyone for the input. I am looking at these on ebay, they say they are OEM but I am skeptical:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2018-2...470227?hash=item2cf7791b53:g:abEAAOSwHwRdr8Fe

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[Impy5]

Have you considered the Mopar 82215165AB Performance Rock Rails?

I have, would love them because they look great just can't swing the price at the moment, even for take offs.

 

[VF101-jay]

Hello from Nebraska. First post, first Wrangler! Last month I full filled a 20 year dream, owning my very first Wrangler! 2020 Willys unlimited in Bikini pearl. 800 miles on the clock and absolutely love it. The mods have already begun. Just put a steel 3 piece Rubicon bumper on last night. This jeep is everything I dreamed of. Looking forward to reading posts and learning more about this awesome vehicle.

Congrats on the new Willys, you will find that you bought more than just the vehicle, it comes with a whole Jeep community and lifestyle! Welcome and enjoy!!

 

[dmc3csc]

Congrats on the new Willys, you will find that you bought more than just the vehicle, it comes with a whole Jeep community and lifestyle! Welcome and enjoy!!

Thank you. I had a Grand Cherokee WJ for 15 years and the Jeep community is diffidently more helpful than any other forum I have ever been a member of.

 

[N75]

Thanks everyone for the input. I am looking at these on ebay, they say they are OEM but I am skeptical:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2018-2...470227?hash=item2cf7791b53:g:abEAAOSwHwRdr8Fe

Those are "OE Style" - not actual Mopar. I just bought a 2-door set for my uncle as a Christmas gift from this dealer via Ebay, and they were OEM Mopar and arrived perfectly in factory packaging.

Here's the 4-door - they shipped out of Michigan I think.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-New-B...629145?hash=item48db769d59:g:H20AAOSw3nhdG3TC

 

[parris]

Hello There!

First jeep ever, first post in this forum

I just took possession of a new Wrangler Unlimited Willys Granite Crystal 3 weeks ago.

As I said, this was the first time buying a jeep and I have to say that it was quite difficult to get to know all the specs and different configurations. Playing with configurations and options you can go from a full optioned sport to a non option Rubicon, passing through a medium optioned Sahara... in the same price range

Finally, I decided for the Willis because it really offers a lot of extra equipment for a reasonable price and mainly, for the appearance (for me, together with the Rubicon, the best looking Wrangler today)

I ordered with the following options:
- Technology Group
- Safety Group
- 2.0L Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Hard top

I'm really happy with it (I have put on it already 1800 miles... ) and already made some mods
- Gas Cap door
- Short antenna
- Mopar plastic door sills
- Tow hooks plastidiped red

I hope to learn more about the car together with all of you

 

[parris]

Upon further investigation, I checked the build guide for the JLU Sahara Altitude. It calls out the same exact bumper (MBU) as the base Willys Sport. If this is so, then the new JL & JLU Willys Sport should have this bumper...

I think the sahara Altitude has bumpers with some part painted in body color and another part in gloss black

 

[four low]

Hello There!

First jeep ever, first post in this forum

I just took possession of a new Wrangler Unlimited Willys Granite Crystal 3 weeks ago.

As I said, this was the first time buying a jeep and I have to say that it was quite difficult to get to know all the specs and different configurations. Playing with configurations and options you can go from a full optioned sport to a non option Rubicon, passing through a medium optioned Sahara... in the same price range

Finally, I decided for the Willis because it really offers a lot of extra equipment for a reasonable price and mainly, for the appearance (for me, together with the Rubicon, the best looking Wrangler today)

I ordered with the following options:
- Technology Group
- Safety Group
- 2.0L Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Hard top

I'm really happy with it (I have put on it already 1800 miles... ) and already made some mods
- Gas Cap door
- Short antenna
- Mopar plastic door sills
- Tow hooks plastidiped red

I hope to learn more about the car together with all of you

Glad you enjoy it, don't call it a " car ". Try JL, Wrangler, Jeep...not CAR.

 

[parris]

Glad you enjoy it, don't call it a " car ". Try JL, Wrangler, Jeep...not CAR.

Really?

 

[JL Willy]

I know this might be sacrelige but I've been thinking about putting OEM side steps on in place of the rock rails so my boys can climb in to the Jeep easier. Has anyone done this by any chance?

I did this on mine. Worked out fine!

 

[yj93]

My Willys finally arrived. Absolutely love it.

Now to go find some trails and get him dirty.

 

[viper88]

I know this might be sacrelige but I've been thinking about putting OEM side steps on in place of the rock rails so my boys can climb in to the Jeep easier. Has anyone done this by any chance?

A lot of people remove rock rails and replace with steps. Lot of options as far as steps. OEM Mopar like the Sahara, Performance Rock Rails which are wider so they can be used as a step. They are on the MOAB. Try finding a MOAB on the lot to see them in person.

A lot of aftermarket options also.

A benefit of the OEM Sahara steps is they help prevent mud and dirt from splashing the sides of your rear doors and hinges.

 

[relayer4u]

I added the Mopar performance rock rails and like them a lot. Perfect or my needs & they install easy; just like standard rubi-rails.

 

[Newdeal]

I have a question for Willys drivers. When I’m on the freeway for over 30 minutes my Willys does a quick wiggle from side to side where I feel like I can’t control it. Seems to happen every time and it only lasts about 3 seconds. I don’t notice going over a dip or a bump in the road when it happens. I had a TJ all stock that never did this. I should mention that I don’t have any steering issues, I’m very happy with the steering.

I’m wondering if it’s the bigger tires (my TJ tires were super small) combined with the mud tires and also because the Willys seems to be lifted. My Willys is stock I won’t be doing any modifications. Except I’m going to throw a white grill on at some point, I feel like the black grill is a bit masculine.

Does anyone else notice this in their Willys as well?

EDIT: I should mention my tires are 35-38 psi depending on the weather. I filled them to 37 as recommended on the door jam.

I have a Sahara and experienced the same thing. There was a recall to replace a part - it may have been a control arm. Sorry I don’t have more info. Whatever it was it corrected the issue. I was hesitant to have it done because other than the shimmy when going over bumps (bridge connections on highways) I was very satisfied with the steering and ride. It all worked out well though. I would search recalls and see if any apply to your Jeep. Good luck.

 

[viper88]

I have a Sahara and experienced the same thing. There was a recall to replace a part - it may have been a control arm. Sorry I don’t have more info. Whatever it was it corrected the issue. I was hesitant to have it done because other than the shimmy when going over bumps (bridge connections on highways) I was very satisfied with the steering and ride. It all worked out well though. I would search recalls and see if any apply to your Jeep. Good luck.

Probably the V41 steering dampener recall.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...ction-notification-v41-steering-damper.32542/

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