7 Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Jeep Wrangler JL (I'm Guilty of These)

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Jeep Wrangler JL (I'm Guilty of These)

If you're planning to build a Jeep Wrangler JL, it's important to avoid certain mistakes. We've learned from our own experience with our 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Xtreme Recon and we'd like to share our insights with you. Feel free to share any mistakes you've made in your own build.

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[SpyderDan]

Why is everyone hating on the Renegade? Lol

[lowcountryrob]

I just ordered my 24 JLU Rubi yesterday. I got my VIN today. I ordered it with the Xtreme 35 package, but I plan on leaving it on 35’s for a while too. I also got the steel bumpers with the Warn winch and the technology package. It’s pretty much everything I wanted. I appreciate all you do. You and your videos were one of the biggest reasons I ordered it, and I’m pretty excited about it. Thank you. This will be my 4th Jeep after owning a YJ, XJ, and TJ.

[Verb]

Thanks for mentioning my RaceChip water intrusion experience. It really was a small splash of a few drops (about 5) on the led pannel that shut it down RaceChip did not help me. They put me on ignore. I did successfully build a water tight box using my sailing and fiberglass construction experience. I tested the box with a direct hose stream of water and it kept the water out. I don't know what it will do to any cooling requirements, and RaceChip will not address that engineering question. That was my solution.
My recommendation is if you plan on doing any water fording in your Jeep, don't get the RaceChip.
As far as performance, I do still like it after putting my 38's on. I can tell the difference with the RaceChip disabled and with it in race mode.

[rickscott]

I had the same rattling on my 2020 rubicon. It was coming from the “TRAILRAIL READY” insert in the tailgate, not the spare tire carrier.

[slavakuznetsov]

Nice and honest review. Regarding the chipped paint - I have mud terrains on my 2023 Willys and realized that a lot of stones that hit my sides come from my own tires. Solution I found - removable RokBlokz XL mud flaps. I tried other brands - not wide enough, also some are too soft for gravel. The RokBlokz has two sizes, and XL is perfect for the job.

[Wrangzilla]

The Teraflex tire carrier is the way to go. Pretty expensive, but solid.

[Dmh]

Appreciate your videos and the knowledge you share!

[robsolf]

I think they wanted to do something to mimic the sasquatch package. But what makes the sasquatch package great is mostly for their low tier models. You could order a base Bronco and have serious business lift/wheels/tires/lockers. That's a big deal. But anybody that upgrades a Rubicon is probably gonna wanna go bigger.

[jono]

Dude I really appreciate this video. I was considering ordering the tailgate reinforcement, and now I won't. And the wipers were a little consideration. I believe the 2024 Willy's comes with the LED headlights, so I'll probably just stick with those when it comes. If the XR was available with stick, I'd probably order that, but it's only for auto, and I gotta have stick on my future Jeep. Thank you for the honest reviews. It's awesome that y'all can come back and say, "we thought these would be cool, but we were wrong". That honesty is huge.

[GoXplr]

Ordered some Rock Stopperz. I throw those pebbles like crazy with AT'S. Cant imagine what you pick up with Mickey Thompson MT'S. Hope to see ya'll in Pigeon Forge for a cool water sammie !! Safe travels ...

[DuyenNguyen-uimo]

I like the new grill; it’s a little more compact and makes the front look more aggressive.

[avnerbraverman]

I was going to get the factory 35s (fka Xtreme Recon) and then decided that if I lift I might as well get 37s.

[motohio]

Where I can see the wipers excel, when there's a lot of ice/snow on the hood and you're running de-icing windshield fluid. I've been hauling a snowblower in my ram and trying to keep driveways clear and the build up on the hood would block the sprayers. That fluid won't freeze, but it will be deflected or blocked by build up. Worth the extra cost? Maybe not at that price point but that would be nice in some situations. Great vid man thanks, were working at buying a wrangler in the next few weeks

[tonymunoz]

🔥🔥🔥 hey bro I’ll buy the Mopar tailgate reinforcement bracket if your serious about upgrading yours. I’m running 35s on my JL so I think it will work better for me.

[smessiah]

Haha. That’s what I tell people. If you’re planning on your own wheel/tires/suspension, skip the XR. We got the XR and LED packages and love them. But we have no plans on changing lights of suspension components. Will pick up some of those rockstopperz, didn’t know about that!

[MrCrazypops]

You had the opportunity to team with Clayton and add a lift to a brand new JLU Rubi XR. This is a major change to your Jeep that you were able to take advantage of as Super star YouTuber should. Most XR buyers are not in thy situation. I can tell you personally the XR package is a great package that is factory covered and built to wheel off the lot.

Love how your build is going and great top for the multiple grills and headlights.

Would the tailgate hold with a larger bump stop ?

Wipers are so gimmicky IMO they’re almost cringy and take way from the build. Seem over the top when everything else is purposeful on the Jeep
K.I.S.S. Method

TLDR
XR = good
JPP wipers = bad

[robsolf]

5:28 That new grill looks pretty cool, I'll say it... all Renegade talk be damned. Only reason I'm not considering getting one is my Jeep is already black. If something happens to the front though, I'm getting one of these.

[Wrangzilla]

Thanks for the Rock Stopperz reminder. Mine only has 1 small chip from the 37’s, but want to stop anymore from happening. Just ordered while watching.

[scotteramsey]

Jeep should offer the grill slot outlines in the body color.

[jasonaverweg]

I'm also digging the 2024 grille, guys. Keep up the good work!