We’ve shown you recent sightings of the Moab Edition JL Wrangler (the first special edition for the JL Wrangler), and we’re now happy to be the first to bring you official specs and pricing for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition! Highlights of the Moab Edition include Selec-Trac Full-Time T-case, Limited Slip Differential, Steel Mopar Rock Rails, Steel Front …
Is this a sighting of the first special edition JL Wrangler? A sharp-eyed JLWF member just spotted this JLU wearing MOAB hood stickers on a hauler along with other JL Wranglers in Auburn Hills, MI, only 10 miles from FCA headquarters. This Jeep Wrangler appears to have a unique mix of parts never seen before from a …
We would like to welcome and introduce Metalcloak to the JLWF community as a site sponsor! You can engage with them now in the MetalCloak vendor/sponsor forum. Founded in 2006, Metalcloak originally made its name on its tube fenders but now offers a full lineup of parts ranging from suspension sets and components, to bumpers, rock …
JLWF sponsor Iron Cross Automotive already has plenty of parts developed for the JL Wrangler and that’s how they’ve managed to put together these two JL Wrangler builds using their own parts (besides wheels/suspension). Presenting the “BlueBaller” and the “Rubicross” twin builds. These two JL builds feature: Iron Cross Products Front Stubby Bumper w/ Bar …
Meet Bolt, JLWF member Ponyracer’s Silver Sport S JL Build. This JL started out as an auto Sport S with tech group, convienence group, cold weather group, and Alpine premium audio. But it’s hardly stock at this point. Here’s what Bolt now features: Rubicon springs and shocks, Rough Country, 2.5″ spacer lift, 37″ Nitto tires on …
Most of the builds we’ve featured have been JLU Rubicons but here’s a great Sahara JLU build shaping up nicely by JLWF member kogar (David). David and his wife felt that the Sahara was a great starting point for their needs but they wasted no time in customizing it. It now features a Rough Country …
The Jeep JT Scrambler Pickup, sibling of the Jeep Wrangler JL, continues its testing and it’s now begun dropping some camouflage! The 7 slot grille, headlights, and tail lights are visible now, as well as the fog lights. From what can be seen, it’s possible that the pickup’s front bumper could feature some different styling …
JLWF sponsor Rugged Ridge has just released their Tube Doors for the JL Wrangler, the first aftermarket option for the JL that we’ve seen. The doors are sold in pairs and available with or without side mirrors. Here’s some more specs: Single-piece tube Contoured latch plate Rotary latches Rubber bumpers 50mm OD steel tubing, 12-gauge steel …
How do we know that JLWF sponsor JCR Offroad have a sense of humor? Well, just look at their Beach Jammer JL Wrangler showcase build 🙂 The purposely hilarious graphics and colors used on the Beach Jammer may scream Barbie toy Jeep, but this JL Unlimited actually has some serious off-road chops. If features: 37″ …
Check out JLWF member RC3’s JLUR build with 38’s! Its mods currently featured include: Removal of steel bumper caps/wings Eibach lift kit (springs and shocks) Walker Evans Racing beadlock wheels (17″x8.5) Powdercoated deadlocked rings Milestar Patagonia M/T tires (38-13.50×17) Trailer hitch wiring harness Auxiliary switch panel & harness 30″ Amber light bar RGB Rock Lights …
What could bring a couple together more than each owning a JL Wrangler? How about dual JL builds! That’s exactly what JLWF members TTEChris (husband) and TankGirl (wife) have undertaken. TTEChris’ Bright White JLUR 6-speed (named Brienne, per Game of Thrones) currently features a set of 17″ XD 229 Machete Beadlock Wheels, 37″ (37×13.50r17) Cooper …
This is one of the reasons Wrangler owners rock — that there are ones willing to take their 7 day old JL Wrangler Rubicon onto a difficult trail and basically stress test what the factory components can handle! We’re describing what JLWF member Kevin8086 did recently as he took his just 7 days old JL Wrangler …
The FCA head of design, Ralph Gilles, reminds us once again how useful the Jeep Wrangler can be when he rendered assistance with his Wrangler at a fiery crash scene that left one victim dead. The fiery accident occurred two weekends ago north of Detroit when two vehicles collided head-on. Coming upon the scene, Gilles …
JLWF sponsor JcrOffroad shares these clearance testing results with us. Tested here is a 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon with JcrOffroad’s mid-width bumper, 2″ Mopar lift kit, 37″ tires and wheels with 5.47″ backspacing. Check out the results inside.
We would like to give a warm welcome and introduction to JLWF Sponsor, Northridge4x4! Northridge4x4 was started by president and founder David Johnson in 2001, in his dad’s 1,200 square-foot garage, building bumpers and selling other vendor’s parts for Jeeps. The business has grown from those modest beginnings to now having multiple facilities including a …