Jeeponomics 201: Toledo Griff

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Remember when JL launched, the diesel was mentioned as coming. That was over 2 years ago now. Powertrains are usually planned 3-5 years before production, a lot goes into putting an engine and transmission into a vehicle...

I guess it was probably planned for a 2018 launch but then DISL GAYTE hit and it delayed it into 2020... makes sense.

I wasn't there, but yea...likely a late 2018 or early 2019 introduction that was delayed with all the hoopla.

[SAWCE]

I’ll grab one later, but it’s the part the curves up from the fender behind the hood if that makes sense. Can’t believe I did that and forgot to strap the door up after putting it on. Oh well.

Happens without the check strap

Do they make cowl covers that actually do something? Or just cosmetic? JL that area added bolts for mounting lights or whatever.

The plastic ones all look like they’re just cosmetic. The ones I found seem to be a decent thickness steel, so should withstand further moments.

I’ve seen some companies that make little mounting things for lights, but those seem to go on the bottom of the A pillar or whatever runs down the side of the windshield, and they look like they can be installed with these cowl covers on too if I do decide to throw some lights on there one day.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3976302352

I wonder if these would fit without a lift...

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Happens without the check strap

Do they make cowl covers that actually do something? Or just cosmetic? JL that area added bolts for mounting lights or whatever.

The plastic ones all look like they’re just cosmetic. The ones I found seem to be a decent thickness steel, so should withstand further moments.

I’ve seen some companies that make little mounting things for lights, but those seem to go on the bottom of the A pillar or whatever runs down the side of the windshield, and they look like they can be installed with these cowl covers on too if I do decide to throw some lights on there one day.

Ah yea, JK wasn't quite as useful in that area as JL is. I'm usually not a fan of cosmetic band aids, but in this case it could look

I would be a bit concerned about moisture getting trapped under the cover and causing rust over time, but that's probably not a big concern for you where you are, still something to be mindful of when it rains and/or you wash it.

[Apex]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3976302352

I wonder if these would fit without a lift...

BFGs generally run on the smaller side... you might be okay or need a small spacer lift.

#sendit

[ChrisoftheNorth]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3976302352

I wonder if these would fit without a lift...

BFGs generally run on the smaller side... you might be okay or need a small spacer lift.

#sendit

Exactly...basic research indicates that I could probably get away with a 1.5" level and done.

Truck would look

[Apex]

BFGs generally run on the smaller side... you might be okay or need a small spacer lift.

#sendit

Exactly...basic research indicates that I could probably get away with a 1.5" level and done.

Truck would look

Truck would be epic!

You’ll be on 37s for under $1500.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Exactly...basic research indicates that I could probably get away with a 1.5" level and done.

Truck would look

Truck would be epic!

You’ll be on 37s for under $1500.

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product ... gladiator/

Seriously would be epic.

[Apex]

Truck would be epic!

You’ll be on 37s for under $1500.

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product ... gladiator/

Seriously would be epic.

Includes the ProCal.
That’s a really great package for the price.

Whip out that credit card and let’s go!

[ChrisoftheNorth]

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product ... gladiator/

Seriously would be epic.

Includes the ProCal.
That’s a really great package for the price.

Whip out that credit card and let’s go!

I know right?

[Apex]

Includes the ProCal.
That’s a really great package for the price.

Whip out that credit card and let’s go!

I know right?

Damn, shows “Out of Stock”

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I know right?

Damn, shows “Out of Stock”

I noticed that. AEV can't produce anything it seems. They still aren't offering the JL bumper yet...was shown 2 years ago now.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I'd probably just slap the tires on with no lift and see what happens. Would probably be fine on the road, but the fenders would be offroad.

I'm too for any of this, just enjoy the daydreaming.

[Apex]

I'd probably just slap the tires on with no lift and see what happens. Would probably be fine on the road, but the fenders would be offroad.

I'm too for any of this, just enjoy the daydreaming.

Damn it, you got me all excited.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I'd probably just slap the tires on with no lift and see what happens. Would probably be fine on the road, but the fenders would be offroad.

I'm too for any of this, just enjoy the daydreaming.

Damn it, you got me all excited.

Yea....too much uncertainty right now to light money on fire for the sake of fun. We've got some bigger decisions taking priority at the moment.

Adulting.

[D Griff]

I'd probably just slap the tires on with no lift and see what happens. Would probably be fine on the road, but the fenders would be offroad.

I'm too for any of this, just enjoy the daydreaming.

You should

It would give the even more staying power and actually save you money in the end since you will keep the car.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I'd probably just slap the tires on with no lift and see what happens. Would probably be fine on the road, but the fenders would be offroad.

I'm too for any of this, just enjoy the daydreaming.

You should

It would give the even more staying power and actually save you money in the end since you will keep the car.

That's some major logic right there.

[SAWCE]

The plastic ones all look like they’re just cosmetic. The ones I found seem to be a decent thickness steel, so should withstand further moments.

I’ve seen some companies that make little mounting things for lights, but those seem to go on the bottom of the A pillar or whatever runs down the side of the windshield, and they look like they can be installed with these cowl covers on too if I do decide to throw some lights on there one day.

Ah yea, JK wasn't quite as useful in that area as JL is. I'm usually not a fan of cosmetic band aids, but in this case it could look

I would be a bit concerned about moisture getting trapped under the cover and causing rust over time, but that's probably not a big concern for you where you are, still something to be mindful of when it rains and/or you wash it.

It’s a little bit of a concern, since this metal one requires you to drill into the cowl itself, but I’ll hit that with touch up paint, and then I was thinking of putting a thin layer of neoprene rubber adhesive between the cowl and the cover. Stick it on the backside of the cover so the rubber is facedown on the cowl/paint of the Jeep. Thoughts?

[CaleDeRoo]

Ah yea, JK wasn't quite as useful in that area as JL is. I'm usually not a fan of cosmetic band aids, but in this case it could look

I would be a bit concerned about moisture getting trapped under the cover and causing rust over time, but that's probably not a big concern for you where you are, still something to be mindful of when it rains and/or you wash it.

It’s a little bit of a concern, since this metal one requires you to drill into the cowl itself, but I’ll hit that with touch up paint, and then I was thinking of putting a thin layer of neoprene rubber adhesive between the cowl and the cover. Stick it on the backside of the cover so the rubber is facedown on the cowl/paint of the Jeep. Thoughts?

Can you double sided tape them?

[SAWCE]

It’s a little bit of a concern, since this metal one requires you to drill into the cowl itself, but I’ll hit that with touch up paint, and then I was thinking of putting a thin layer of neoprene rubber adhesive between the cowl and the cover. Stick it on the backside of the cover so the rubber is facedown on the cowl/paint of the Jeep. Thoughts?

Can you double sided tape them?

I probably could. All of the plastic ones and one other metal one I saw all come with double sided tape instead

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Ah yea, JK wasn't quite as useful in that area as JL is. I'm usually not a fan of cosmetic band aids, but in this case it could look

I would be a bit concerned about moisture getting trapped under the cover and causing rust over time, but that's probably not a big concern for you where you are, still something to be mindful of when it rains and/or you wash it.

It’s a little bit of a concern, since this metal one requires you to drill into the cowl itself, but I’ll hit that with touch up paint, and then I was thinking of putting a thin layer of neoprene rubber adhesive between the cowl and the cover. Stick it on the backside of the cover so the rubber is facedown on the cowl/paint of the Jeep. Thoughts?

Yea, I like the idea of forming a gasket to keep water out, could use a variety of things for that.

I'd be a little more about drilling That's some commitment. A double-sided tape plastic one might be a bit better. Biggest thing is to protect the cowl in case you forget the check straps again.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Dammit, the world is against my wallet...I love the upgraded JT wheels..

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 4762219762

[SAWCE]

It’s a little bit of a concern, since this metal one requires you to drill into the cowl itself, but I’ll hit that with touch up paint, and then I was thinking of putting a thin layer of neoprene rubber adhesive between the cowl and the cover. Stick it on the backside of the cover so the rubber is facedown on the cowl/paint of the Jeep. Thoughts?

Yea, I like the idea of forming a gasket to keep water out, could use a variety of things for that.

I'd be a little more about drilling That's some commitment. A double-sided tape plastic one might be a bit better. Biggest thing is to protect the cowl in case you forget the check straps again.

Yeah I’ll look around for other ideas before I pull the trigger on anything permanent that requires drilling.

[D Griff]

Dammit, the world is against my wallet...I love the upgraded JT wheels..

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 4762219762

You could probably sell the ones on your if you got these wheels and the other tires? Or is that a no on the lease?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Dammit, the world is against my wallet...I love the upgraded JT wheels..

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 4762219762

You could probably sell the ones on your if you got these wheels and the other tires? Or is that a no on the lease?

It's a big no on the lease, but if I keep it What I'm debating is those wheels with the 37" tires probably have excellent resale value. I'd keep the ones on the truck in case I decide to turn it back in, and I could probably sell the 37's for what I'd have in them ~$1,700.

If I keep the truck, I could sell the the stock wheels and tires to a Sport owner for ~$500-$800