50 Ways the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL is better than the Jeep Wrangler JK

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In less than ten minutes, this video focuses on 50 of the functional improvements of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler the JL over the Jeep Wrangler JK.
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I’ll tell you how Jeep designers and engineers improved the JL drivetrain and overall performance as well as the exterior and interior functionality. And for all of you who do some rock crawling in addition to mall-crawling, we’ll talk about how Jeep didn’t skimp on any of the new Wrangler’s off road performance.
The subject Jeep is a lifted 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon with 37” tires
Here are a some of the 50 improvements:
More engine options!
8-speed auto transmission
LED lights
Folding the Windshield down
Grille screen/mesh
Improved hood latches
Functional good & side vents
Rear tire carrier can now hold up to a 35” tire
Adjustable 3rd brake light
Molle in rear seats
Updated gauge cluster
Rear camera view
Car Play
Built in aux switches 4
Freedom panel easier to remove no bolts
Electronic Start Stop
Heated steering wheel
Stronger axles
Front driveline axle disconnect
Improved crawl ratio
1 ft tighter turning radius
Dana 44 front option for the Sahara package
Optional 4 high auto in the Sahara package
3.45 gearing option
Factory winch-ready steel stubby bumper on Rubicon

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11 сен 2024

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@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

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@ryangardner7709 5 лет назад

Oh it’s about to go down!!!

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

Ryan Gardner it is?

@UtahNick71 6 лет назад

That fan was a huge disappointment. The Recon package is still the best package Jeep has ever produced. I will ultimately love the JL, but in the 4 I test drove were all louder with more wind noise than any JK I have ever driven. It will take 3-4 years for Fiat to fix all the issues that they have now. Yours looks great though.

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

SaintNick71 there are a few growing pains with the JL. Besides the loud fan, I have experienced no real issues. Thank you for watching!

@davidyergensen4509 4 года назад

SaintNick71 - I've been looking at the Recon package but it is only available with the 4 cyl 2.0l turbo, and not the v6 3.6l. I'm on the fence about that.

@Jeep.Generation 6 лет назад

Great video.

@CheaperJeeperTV 4 года назад

Good job.

@BRollOffroad 6 лет назад

this is a great rapid list.

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

Thank you! Runs through them pretty quickly!

@BRollOffroad 6 лет назад

short and sweet bud!

@Junior-jw1bb 6 лет назад

Correction - the hood vents are NOT functional. I saw a video by jeepinformant, they were removed and they don’t have vents all they have is a water drain hole.

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

I appreciate you bringing up this highly-debated point. If water can go in, air can escape. The vents aren’t wide open, but they don’t need to be. A small opening is all that is needed when hot air is trying to escape. At speed with cooler airflow over the hood, hot air is pulled out quite effectively. Hot air rises and between the pressure differences and air coming in the grill, the hood vents function as intended.

@rutafox7806 5 лет назад

American Jeeper you mean just like my JK !! Subtract 1!

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

Hi Ruta, for which #1? Good thing a few more are built into it 🇺🇸

@grein46087 5 лет назад

@americanjeeper, nice overview. So what is the size of your tires running on the stock rims?

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

G-Man, wow this seems like so long ago but it’s only been a few months. I am running 37 x 12.5 R 17 Firestone Destination M/T2’s with 1 5/8” wheel spacers. It’s not ideal and a temporary solution, but the setup has performed well so far.

@grein46087 5 лет назад

@@AmericanJeeper great thank you, the spacer is what I am trying to avoid. I may just need to break down and get a different set of wheels

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

G-Man that solves the problem. They are on my short list for sure. I had never run spacers before in 4 jeeps, so I thought I would give it a try this time.

@Purogarrote 6 лет назад

Quick question. How did you mount the jack on the bumper there, looks nice would like to do same.

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

Purogarrote I used mounting holes intended for lights and used some pieces from a universal hilift mount.

@tazzel2699 5 лет назад

I think they are both great vehicles. There are pros and cons to both the JL an JK. JL has yet to be proven. Time will tell. But Jeep will eventually work out the kinks.

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

Tazzel they sure are. There are quite a few things better about the JK, but that is for another video. Thanks for watching 🇺🇸

@fishrrelaxing9361 4 года назад

And... TJ for the win lol

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

Who can name a few enhancements not on the video? 🇺🇸

@JKsouthwest 6 лет назад

The JL is a definite upgrade over the JK, I just wish they weren't so expensive! I will be sticking with my JK for now. I have subscribed and just watched all of your videos. Keep up the great work, looking forward to more videos to come. Please take a look at my channel and subscribe!

@kitkatcam12 6 лет назад

I was wondering what kind of acceleration and Mpg change you noticed since putting on the 37s

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

Cameron it really depends on how you drive, but I am at around 16-18 still. Going 80 vs 65 on the highway will make a huge difference because at higher speeds you will be in 6th or 7th gear instead of 8th. This is still about 2-3 mpg better than my JKU Rubicon with 35” tires.

@armonmosadegh5356 5 лет назад

I have the 2 liter turbo with a 3inch lift and 35 inch tires and I'm getting about 23 highway

@davidyergensen4509 4 года назад

@@armonmosadegh5356 -How do you like the 2.0l? Are you happy with it? What made you choose the 4 cyl 2.0 vs the V6 3.6?

@bskarpa 5 лет назад

Actually the top hood vents are not functional. They only have a drainage hole for water

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

Bobby S this is long debated but think tea kettle 😀

@AmericanJeeper 5 лет назад

Does anyone have a favorite? 🇺🇸

@moparcharger8642 6 лет назад

Would you choose the 2018 sports s JL or the 2018 sahara JK ?

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

Mopar Charger personally if given those two options I would choose the Sport S, but it would depend on pricing and options. The Sport S and Sahara are very comparable off road, but the Sahara has more creature comforts available for more money. I am most concerned with off-road performance and less about the tech, so I would get the Sport S and use the money I saved over the Sahara to start modifying the Jeep.

@moparcharger8642 6 лет назад

American Jeeper thanks for the honest opinion 👌🏼. I subscribed to your channel...well the 2018 JL sports is abt 34k and the 2018 Sahara JK is abt 35k... almost the same but the JL interior is amazing, dashboard, speedometer, the shift gears, backup camera. Is going to be a hard decision between the JL and the JK.

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

Mopar Charger thank you for subscribing. It is a tough call because both Jeeps are great. If the Sahara is that close, it may be worth it. Are you going to take your Jeep off road?

@moparcharger8642 6 лет назад

American Jeeper well we get some snow, and I would like to take it to the beach (sand).. basically just for that. And of course a daily drive

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

Mopar Charger either one will do great. Tough call there but for me I would do the JL. Have you driven them both? The automatic transmission in the JL is super smooth.

@bskarpa 6 лет назад

Actually the hood vents are not functional. They backs are solid plastic with a hole at the bottom to let water drain. Sorry this leaves you with 49 now.

@AmericanJeeper 6 лет назад

Bobby S they are functional-I have verified water and airflow as have many others. The foam insulation is semi-permeable.

@bskarpa 6 лет назад

@@AmericanJeeper then why is there only a small oval hole in them? 1"x 1/2" is NOT functional. Show some videos of you taking them out so we can see a functioning Hood vent. I've seen them taken out and they are for water management. The vents on the quarter panels are more functional than the hood lol.