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2018 Jeep Wrangler JL & Scrambler JT

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by KenLyns, May 4, 2016.

  1. Aug 19, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    KenLyns

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    Picture from the assembly line. The JL will have turn signals in the mirrors and conventional door handles (similar to the Taco) without the pushbutton. There's a small fender vent. Compared to the JK, the doors have more sculpting around the beltline. The fender flare looks to be manufactured by Rubbermaid :laugh:

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  2. Aug 19, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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  4. Aug 21, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    2 door Ecodiesel Rubicon may replace the Taco for me unless they really just shit the bed with the details.
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    Would an S-shaped dipstick tube be considered a shit-the-bed detail? What if it has start-stop tech? :laugh:

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  6. Aug 24, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    Leaked CAD image of the JT body. Rear doors will be shared with the JL, even though the JT doesn't need the wheel arch cutouts. Tail lights will be integral to the body (click for full-size):

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  7. Aug 24, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    Spare tire will be under the frame, behind the rear axle, like on most pickups:

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  8. Aug 24, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    Holy shieet an A-pillar grab handle!!!

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    Automatic climate control in a Wrangler!

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  9. Aug 25, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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    Goofy, but no. New engines don't even need dipstick if they're built right. Drive the mileage interval, drain, refill, repeat. I've never needed to pull the the stick on my Tacoma.

    Stop-start is dumb but as long as it's defeatable, I'm okay with it. Might not even defeat it if it works.

    I really meant with the looks, price, etc.
     
  10. Aug 25, 2017 at 7:43 AM
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  11. Aug 27, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    JT habitat, cant wait to see that.
     
  13. Sep 6, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    This is it, JLU Rubicon with almost no camo:

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    It'll be interesting to see what stock tires comes with the Rubicon, KO2 or Duratrac.
     
  16. Sep 20, 2017 at 6:37 PM
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    Pictures of the 2-door JL Rubicon

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  19. Dec 24, 2017 at 10:22 PM
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    Scrambler JT will have a Ram 1500-derived rear suspension, complete with rear sway bar:

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    Review showing how the new tops work.

     
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