JL JOURNAL : First Look Behind the JL Wrangler Fenders

wayoflife · Jan 17, 2018

For those of you who’ve been wondering what lies just behind the fender liners of an all new Jeep JL Wrangler, this short video will give you a quick glimpse of what you can expect to see. Among other things, you'll get to see the new front shock towers that use through bolts instead of studs, the new aluminum steering box, electric power-steering pump which is also a part of the auto start/stop system, the new and safer location of the EVAP canister and outboard rear shock mounts.

JL JOURNAL is a WAYALIFE Production with a focus on the all new Jeep JL Wrangler. This YouTube video series will highlight the build process of our JL as well as all the adventures both small and big that it takes us on. We hope that you follow us along on our journey.

Cozdude · Jan 17, 2018

Love seeing the new features of it! Can’t wait to get my hands on one and start working on them!

JeepFan · Jan 17, 2018

Great video! I will definitely be following your JL build and taking copious notes. Lol. [emoji41]

JTCO · Jan 17, 2018

Thanks for taking the time to put that together. :thumb:

wayoflife · Jan 17, 2018

Cozdude said:
Love seeing the new features of it! Can’t wait to get my hands on one and start working on them!

You and me both and starting with OURS!! :crazyeyes:

JeepFan said:
Great video! I will definitely be following your JL build and taking copious notes. Lol. [emoji41]

Thanks! Hoping we can work on both our JL's together :yup:

WJCO said:
Thanks for taking the time to put that together. :thumb:

You bet and glad you liked it :yup:

13_gecko_rubi · Jan 17, 2018

Nice video. U can see how big that steering pump is. The first thing anyone notices driving the JL is the steering. Since the pump is no longer related to engine speed it can provide variable pressure / assist regardless of engine speed. Is so noticeable off road and even low speed parking lot type scenarios.

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TrailHunter · Jan 17, 2018

Well done man! Great first look! (I have a feeling this Journal is going to get pretty big!) :thumb:

shotcoach · Jan 17, 2018

Thanks for making this video!

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wayoflife · Jan 17, 2018

13_gecko_rubi said:
Nice video. U can see how big that steering pump is. The first thing anyone notices driving the JL is the steering. Since the pump is no longer related to engine speed it can provide variable pressure / assist regardless of engine speed. Is so noticeable off road and even low speed parking lot type scenarios.

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That thing really is massive! I'm so eager to put it to the test :rock:

wayoflife · Jan 17, 2018

TrailHunter said:
Well done man! Great first look! (I have a feeling this Journal is going to get pretty big!) :thumb:

Thanks Kirk, we really appreciate it. Thought it might be fun to chronicle our new JL from the very start and even a bit before

shotcoach said:
Thanks for making this video!

You bet. We're gonna try hard to keep a steady stream of these coming your way as soon as we get our JL :yup:

JAGS · Jan 17, 2018

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wayoflife said:
You and me both and starting with OURS!! :crazyeyes:

Thanks! Hoping we can work on both our JL's together :yup:

You bet and glad you liked it :yup:

Eh hum....party of three? [emoji6][emoji41][emoji106]

Lol.

OverlanderJL · Jan 17, 2018

13_gecko_rubi said:
Nice video. U can see how big that steering pump is. The first thing anyone notices driving the JL is the steering. Since the pump is no longer related to engine speed it can provide variable pressure / assist regardless of engine speed. Is so noticeable off road and even low speed parking lot type scenarios.

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Think it’ll hold up to 37’s in the rocks?

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OverlanderJL · Jan 17, 2018

Great first video! Excited to see more of the JLJournal!

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13_gecko_rubi · Jan 17, 2018

OverlanderJL said:
Think it’ll hold up to 37’s in the rocks?

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That's what I'm hoping. Still gonna put a lot of load on the drag link if so and the aluminum steering box may be the weak link. The larger sector shaft probably won't be an issue any more. Will find out soon.

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JAGS · Jan 17, 2018

13_gecko_rubi said:
That's what I'm hoping. Still gonna put a lot of load on the drag link if so and the aluminum steering box may be the weak link. The larger sector shaft probably won't be an issue any more. Will find out soon.

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SOL if the box goes on the trail. [emoji51]

OverlanderJL · Jan 17, 2018

13_gecko_rubi said:
That's what I'm hoping. Still gonna put a lot of load on the drag link if so and the aluminum steering box may be the weak link. The larger sector shaft probably won't be an issue any more. Will find out soon.

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Probably easier to replace the box and might be less issues than PSC.

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13_gecko_rubi · Jan 17, 2018

OverlanderJL said:
Probably easier to replace the box and might be less issues than PSC.

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I personally think that if you do some type of assist the electric pump will do well. Again since not tied to engine u don't need a super high flow pump like a jk which makes it slightly at high engine rpm. I plan to test and see

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OverlanderJL · Jan 17, 2018

13_gecko_rubi said:
I personally think that if you do some type of assist the electric pump will do well. Again since not tied to engine u don't need a super high flow pump like a jk which makes it slightly at high engine rpm. I plan to test and see

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Well it can’t possible be worse than the aftermarket pump option out there now. Lol

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JeepFan · Jan 17, 2018

13_gecko_rubi said:
I personally think that if you do some type of assist the electric pump will do well. Again since not tied to engine u don't need a super high flow pump like a jk which makes it slightly at high engine rpm. I plan to test and see

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I look forward to see what you find out. I suspect steering with 37" or 40" tires is going to be a big issue.

13_gecko_rubi · Jan 17, 2018

JeepFan said:
I look forward to see what you find out. I suspect steering with 37" or 40" tires is going to be a big issue.

40s for sure. 37s I'm on the fence. Eddie will know before me I'm waiting for a certain color.

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