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

[@SpyderDan1985]

Why is everyone hating on the Renegade? Lol

[@robsolf]

I've got no issues with renegades. But whenever I'm behind one, I can't help but imagine myself with a giant phillips screwdriver.

[@rosswallace2969]

😂 for one no rear cupholders

[@SpyderDan1985]

@@rosswallace2969 lol true

[@kennedywillis6569]

Bc it’s ugly 😂

[@primaljackal]

Because the aerodynamic, commuter focused version of any vehicle is inherently a little fucking stupid.

[@lowcountryrob170]

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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Love to hear! Thanks for supporting us. Enjoy your new 2024! Send us some photos on IG when it comes in.

[@321jono]

Yes! So excited. I'll order mine in about a year. Congrats dude!

[@lowcountryrob170]

@@321jono thank you. If you plan to order a 24, make sure you do it before June. Good luck. I think you will love it when you do.

[@321jono]

@@lowcountryrob170 thank you!

[@Alwayswaggin]

@@lowcountryrob170I order mine 2 days ago (24’ rubi v6) but was told the banks aren’t open yet for rubicon builds 🥲

[@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 ...

[@DIRTROADCRED]

You're the man! Yes we are planning our trip to Smokey Mountain. We are excited

[@Verb130]

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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good call, I was nervous with that

[@motohio5923]

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

[@rickscott4086]

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.

[@321jono]

😮 interesting

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Hmmm

[@Dmh06178]

Appreciate your videos and the knowledge you share!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I appreciate that!

[@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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I agree!

[@Wrangzilla]

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

[@DIRTROADCRED]

You might be right. Quality is important

[@tonymunoz7400]

🔥🔥🔥 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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Will keep you in mind if we upgrade!

[@DuyenNguyen-ui6mo]

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

[@321jono]

I'm with you. I loved it as soon as I saw it.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😎😎😎

[@slavakuznetsov4966]

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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for the info!

[@avnerbraverman5608]

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

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Love it!

[@321jono]

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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for all the nice comments 321jono!

[@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 KZbinr 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

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yeah, we love the XR. We recommend getting it. For us, with our channel and how much modifying we are doing it doesn't make sense for us! Thanks for the comment!

[@smessiah101]

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!

[@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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Awesome!

[@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.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks Brian! Good on you for getting those protected.

[@jasonaverweg7014]

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

[@scotteramsey]

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

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That would be sick!

[@gtamantube]

What are your windshield mounted pod lights? Missed that video

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4i6kGOLost8abs

[@jlautomotive6349]

Another great and informative video!! Good food for thought about my new gladiator! Keep up the amazing work 👍

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks! 👍

[@daviddarlingauthor]

With the lights, does that include a heater? Ontario Canada here, and driving with LED lights in the winter, without a method of melting the snow, would mean more stopping to clear the headlights. Just wondering. Thanks

[@DIRTROADCRED]

We will try them out this winter! Good question

[@alexkuehne3822]

Great video. Sucks the race chip didn't work out. I have a Hike It X9 throttle controller on my gladiator on 37s, wife has one on her JKU on 33s, and my dad runs their XS model on his gladiator on 35s, and I'll have one one every jeep I own that they make one for. With having a manual transmission sitting on 37s without regearing yet, it was an absolute necessity. The other jeeps just run so much better with them and makes the throttle so much more responsive to eliminate those EPA nanny regulations they choke out the accelerator with. Can't wait to see what yall end up doing with the 2 door that's coming. Keep up the good work.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for the comment, Alex! We are pumped to show off our 2 door build!

[@paulbare6371]

? it seems the "24" build n price has less options than "23" ie- tops fender extensions roof top color etc, your opinion please

[@321jono]

The packages are different too, but I kind of like them. I neeeeeeed Alpine, and before you had a bunch of other add one, and now it's almost it's own upgrade.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yes a lot less

[@WooBino.]

Buses have had the wiper fluid in the blades for years. They usually disconnected so I could give you a bath with washer fluid if you passed in front of my bus.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Haha nice! My Jeep could use a wash

[@hb6187]

How has the wireless apple CarPlay mod worked so far? Is it worth picking up for my jeep?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

We will have an update soon if time permits. Here are a few quick thoughts in the meantime- We have had no issues with it so far, but for the long drives we definitely miss that charging connection.

[@marceld6061]

I was considering those wiper blades (still am) but the price would have to come down considerably before I would make the leap. I can't justify $200 plus dollars (or more in Canada) for wiper blades!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I agree!

[@usjrh2]

I have the TeraFlex Alpha Hinged Tire Carrier setup and honestly I'd suggest something that pivots off the bumper.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Awesome!

[@MrLuigimassicotti]

Tail gate bump stops behind your spare tire would help. I noticed you didn't have any...

[@Verb130]

Agree on the bump stops. I have the Mopar tailgate reinforcement with a Rough Country spare tire extender combined. It took a really good set of silicone bump stops to keep the tire secure. So far so good. I haven't hit any really good trail bumps to see if it can take the load.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Just ordered a new carrier!

[@Kylesjeep]

I don’t know what it is about that yellow! But man I’m really starting to dig it! I think its aging really well! When can you do a driving review of the headlights on the road?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Might be a fall project! Love HV

[@davery79]

Hey Do you have a part number for that grill. I love it. Almost traded my mojito grill a black one but i love this one. Where can i find it?

[@LukeEdward]

Emailed you about the programmer. But Can you post the MOPAR grille part number? Perhaps in the comments?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Email you soon Luke! Once we get a part number we will post it up.

[@GratefulMurphy]

I wonder if the XR suspension will fit my 2018 JLU Sahara?

[@coldsteel9420]

Sounds like you made the decision to mod the Jeep AFTER you purchased the Extreme Recon package. That's not a mistake, just indecisiveness.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

What can I say I’m a mess lol

[@TH3FACE]

I just took delivery of my 23 Willys Xtreme Recon in High Vis and love it - first thing so far was putting on the Rock Stopperz, love them. I’m in the minority, I love the new grill and wouldn’t mind getting one when it’s available. Do you know when it will be? Thanks!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good on you for the protecting those hinges! We are waiting to see when Mopar drops the grille on their site. I'm gonna take a wild guess and say August. We will let everyone know for sure when it comes. Enjoy your new High Vis!

[@markcassidy7442]

Im curious if your dash came with the matching color, i looked at a 23 Rubicon and the dash is red. Yours looks so much better. Is it dash inserts, if so which ones? Looks great!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Red comes from the factory! We switched ours out. Here’s the video we did on it. Easy Color Match for Your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator Interior kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHi7ZXdnZ896i9U

[@corksauve4949]

I had wipers blades similar to these in my 87 chevy 1/2 ton. They worked great until winter. That's when they would freeze up and not work at all. LOL

[@DIRTROADCRED]

haha nothing on our end yet, but we didn't have the coldest winter either

[@corksauve4949]

@@DIRTROADCRED This was when I lived in Coudersport, PA.

[@matthewhelstrom09]

I can’t wait to buy the new grille. How soon do you think they will be available?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I’m hoping Mopar sells them soon!

[@3RiverArmsAndAutos]

Hey DRC I am interested in the racechips for my 2.0

[@DIRTROADCRED]

We will keep you in mind! You can contact us on our website. We have a few others interested, but we will pick someone at random.

[@timmcdaniel4922]

How much would it take to get you to let go of your original XR suspension? I’m making my new 2 door into a wannabe xtreme recon. I think that addition would be perfect for my 35’s. Also, great video. Keep them coming.

[@tonymunoz7400]

Make some vids and upload on KZbin. I will def watch 🔥

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Hmm probably not too much

[@timmcdaniel4922]

Think about it and let me know.

[@offgridphotos]

I like the grill... PR faux pas aside LOL... DO you know if your under the sun insert will fit the new 24 grills?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Great question! Under the sun is working on some stuff for the 2024. We will have to wait and see.

[@mikej6901]

What is the black grill part number. That’s the question. None of the parts departments know what it is

[@WooBino.]

I've seen on the 24 build page that the two lower Sport models seem to have the original grill still.

[@321jono]

I remember hearing that for some reason they're not adding it to those. I just saw an interview on another car channel that technically the grilles are all different on every model, but you have to look very closely. Not sure how true.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yes they have the old style !

[@TylerCohn1996]

Would you happen to have the part number for the 2024 grille? I’m digging it big time and want to put one on my gladiator

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not yet Tyler. We are waiting for Mopar to drop these on their site. Our guess is August, but we will have to wait and see.

[@GaryGill786]

Could you please make video on Rubicon 4xe vs rubicon gas vs rubicon x What are the differences I am confused which one should I buy ….if I go with rubicon 4xe what will be the gain and if I go with rubicon gas what I add in it which I can’t add in 4xe rubicon As they said 4xe rubicon can pull less load than the rubicon gas … and we can’t have recon package with 4xe rubicon…. Info like this please in detail ❤ love from Toronto ( also if I wanna buy new Jeep with u guys in Toronto can I do it or only usa audience can buy through your website)

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Very good idea!

[@jonathan35usa]

Did I hear you correctly that you have the Form LED taillights? How are they? I've seen mixed reviews about them.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Still have the stock one!

[@eggdude5460]

It's literally the yellow jeep with Rainbow LED headlights at every hibachi restaurant after 8pm

[@GUDDAisHere]

Great video!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for watching!

[@travismichaelcrypto]

So the XR package is a waste IF you want to modify your Jeep in any way?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Nah, I would just say if you plan on modifying the suspension. The XR is perfect for a lot of folks!

[@noodlebuilds]

Appreciate your videos! What do you think about EUROCOMPULSION's tune they officially released for the Jeep JL 2.0L .They have dyno charts showing +30whp/+62wtq gain. I would be super interested of you guy's doing a video on testing out that tune with your build.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Actually been chatting with them !

[@shiftintohigh5564]

This is really good stuff. Okay, now we have Grill Karens? lol. Corporate speak its called family resemblance. I like the 24 Grill. Not enough to change mine. Rain X on the Gorilla Glass windshield works wonders. Bugs wipe off with gas station bug wipers. Sooo many options, so few $$s, and Jeeps evolve.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks shiftintohigh! We love the grille

[@lizzieEray91]

Picking up some Rock Stopperz, thanks man!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks Lizzie! Hope they help

[@bisdakexplorer4936]

What headlights are using?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Diode elite series

[@PhatboyHD88]

Whatever happened to your old channel ? I remember watching you guys doing that Hemi swap on that Black jeep before they became like main stream . You guys had a pretty big channel 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Lol we left that company and started our own!

[@PhatboyHD88]

@@DIRTROADCRED well awesome then , i thought that was yours , my mistake . Glad to see you guys doing your own thing👍

[@chrissatallante2459]

U coming to Carlisle in July?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Possibly!

[@colinmoore194]

Does anyone know what fender flares those are ??

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They’re the factory fenders with the XR extensions

[@ryanmalcolm8311]

Can you link to buy 24 grill.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not available yet

[@Vision895]

A question for everyone what in your opinion is the better the original rubicon or the rubicon x

[@DIRTROADCRED]

We love both, but would probably go with the standard Rubi

[@Vision895]

@@DIRTROADCRED thanks for responding

[@GrayGhostDog1]

I recall configuring a 392 back then... spot-on about the 2% interest, but way off on the asking price. An already loaded 392 were closer to $80k. The few additional options I checked off had the price in the mid-$80k.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I had a chance to buy one in 2021 at EP pricing and it was like 71k !

[@stanleyfurash7929]

Given what you said about the engine booster would you have gotten the six like your father did

[@DIRTROADCRED]

My dad has the 2.0 also!

[@stanleyfurash7929]

@@DIRTROADCRED Oh, I thought when you did the video on the purchase you said he went old school and stayed with the six while you went new school and got the four

[@explore_off_road]

Okay, I gotta say... What's with everyone slagging this grille?! I don't get it, I actually like that grille, it looks good on there. People are weird. ... And I've always wondered about those tire carrier reinforcement hinge things. Sorry to say, now that is dumb... That style. Cuz to me it's not actually doing ANYTHING! I thought the point of something like that is to help with weight on the tailgate. So unless it has a full hinge setup, and bolts up INSIDE the vehicle. It's really not doing anything... Your rear door will still start to sag. So your current style makes no sense, and doesn't do anything. Be interesting to see you change it out to a proper (working) setup. See if inside it was getting close to sagging.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Different strokes for different folks! We love it too. Maybe a tire carrier delete setup!

[@no1beda]

I bought those windshield blades because of your video and the lines dry rotted after three months. DO NOT BUY

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They could be better!

[@Brianf1977]

none of these are mistakes, these are options you shouldn't have got knowing there was a chance of changing the parts. factory parts are warranty protected

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Mistakes to us!

[@matthewmaurer10]

You definitely don't comment back at all like you say you do 🤣😆 I've left numerous comments with no response on your past few vids 👍

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Here's a response. We get 100s of comments a day. We are slowly making our way through them all. Thanks for the comment and view Matt!

[@roygrisham7663]

I want the name of the vendor that will sell you a Jeep grille for $300, there’s no way you can buy one that cheap!!’m

[@DIRTROADCRED]

haha we like them!

[@JeepsofCalifornia]

If you are ordering your jeep. And you don't know what you are ordering. then you shouldn't be ordering one.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yup

[@bajamedic]

Delete the spare

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Might be the play

[@robertavickers4178]

Hi!!!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

HIIIIIIIIIIII

[@Mr.Magana]

THE #1 First mistake is buying a Jeep . 😅

[@Wrangzilla]

Tell me one off-road vehicle that’s as capable? 👂 and don’t even say Bronco….

[@DIRTROADCRED]

lol do you bro