Thanks for the update.I’m excited about seeing your comments about comparing your many years of being a jeep owner and transitioning to the owner of the bronco. Until then, maybe we’ll see the power wagon more. Love the sound of the exhaust.

Good to see you back and feeling better. I drove to Moab in my 2dr Bronco and even with the spring snows /slow speeds I was still fine afterwards. Looking forward to hearing what you think on your Bronco and comparing it with the Jeep.

Great review. I have the 2022 Wrangler High-Tide Unlimited (V6 2.8L). Recently took it on a +9400 mile road trip and off-roaded it a few times and it has held up very well. I love my Jeep.

I bought a 2019 JLUR new, was gonna be the last Jeep I bought, loved the 2.0s power, did the good lift and 37s bumpers and winch all the good stuff. Needless to say it left us stranded 3 different times with less than 10k miles because it would stop charging, seams like it happens a lot with the 2.0s in the high country of Colorado, dealer and Jeep could never figure it out and I just didn’t trust it anymore so sold it and went back to the older Jeeps with less electronics. Loved the way it drove and wheeled and would have kept it if they could have come up with a fix. I have wondered how others have done with the 2.0 here in Colorado, thanks for the review.

Very honest review. Looking forward to seeing your comparison videos. 👍🏻

I guess I must be doing ok, I have a 2021 JLR , 40k miles, put a mopar lift in a month ago, only had a couple TSB adjustments and 1 rear shock replaced, love it, good video , thanks

Good factual review, Justin. I know you've enjoyed the JL. Can't wait to see your Bronco and the mods you do to it!

I got a nicely loaded 2019 Sahara in Feb of 22 with only 9500 miles on it. It now only has 16,000 on the clock. I drove it from Texas to north Dakota and had no issues with comfort. The only thing I replaced were the freedom panel latches after I discovered one of the locking nibs had broken off. I replaced them all with color matching aluminum ones. The only things I wish my Jeep had are heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start, and the aux switches in the dash. Apart from that I love my Jeep.

My 18 JLUR has been flawless, besides the nitrous dead wobble. I’ve wheeled it a lot, Moab, Rubicon, Sand hallow etc. I’m still running the stock steering box but did upgraded all the suspension and 37’s. What seems to happen is the stock ball joints lose the preload and the knuckles just move around redirecting the wheels. After I installed ball joint deletes I can hit pot holes and railroad tracks at any speed with my hands off the wheel. They are the best improvement I have made to my Jeep as far as drivability goes. They are an expensive upgrade but well worth the investment.

Thanks for the review. Appreciate this video! I've had a chance to drive a 2.0lT rubi when on vacation.. I loved it ... for a daily driver, not sure I would want it for off reading, those things are so big. I sure it would not fit between the rocks I have to get through on the way up to my mountain cabin. So far only my CJ5 and TJ (an LJ just barely fits) can make it up there. The new jeeps are too wide and long. The death wobble is solved when you rebuild the front end with a 3 link and while your at it change the steering setup to parallel and ditch the cross over. Also add a hydro-assist steering box from PSC (no more damper). It will handle very well!

Excellent review. I am planning to buy a Wrangler, and your comments were very helpful.

great review!good luck with your new bronco

Glad your back and feeling better. Missed ya !!

Enjoyed the review of your Rubicon JL. Interesting that the electrical system with the 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder runs off a generator -- I didn't know that until watching your video.

Thanks for the Video. I was wondering about the 4I Turbo.

On the early model JL‘s the best fix at the time was to add adjustable lower control arms which I did and that resolved all my steering issues, that’s a nice Jeep you have I would assume by now you sold it and you probably have a new bronco, I’ll bet the bronco is much more comfortable on long trips but I personally don’t feel it’s a better 4 x 4, I like the new bronco and when the bronco raptor came out I thought about that but I am a jeep guy every time I sell one I last about two months and then I go get another one my most recent purchase is the 392 and it’s pretty darn incredible to say the least, you took good care of your jeep, it’s a nice one👍 hope you’re enjoying your new bronco and I’ll bet it’s comfortable

Love my 21JL. Had a couple issues but overall great. Of all my jeeps over the years favorite was my '86 MJ

Your JK Review is absolutely fantastic. Thanks

Justin, great review. I have a 2020 JLUR (same pumpkin orange color) with the V6 now with 48k and also experienced battery issues around 30k. Both the main and auxiliary batteries were replaced under warranty, never understanding what caused the issue as most of my driving is long distance giving the batteries an ample opportunity to recharge. I totally agree about the seats being uncomfortable for long hauls (I'm also 6 feet and about same body weight as you). But, hey, I still love the Jeep. Good luck with the Bronco.

Death wobble is a thing with Jeep factory parts. My Mopar ball joints were junk at 20,000 miles on 35s with mild off road use. The ball joints did not feel bad with a bar under the tire test. Once disassembled, it was obvious how much wear they had in them. Replaced with Rare Parts adjustable joints and the Jeep runs straight and true.

I’d be curious to see what you think of a 392. A lot of people feel they are more solid and have better road manners. I drove a nearly new 392 Extreme Recon recently and I was very impressed with how well it handled rough dirt roads and tracked on 287 between Longmont and Berthoud.

Love my 2022 Wrangler with the eco diesel !! Absolutely LOVE IT

Thank you for posting this helpful video

Good video. I look forward to your Bronco review.

How about a title “Love my Jeep JL, but it’s time to try a Bronco”? I’ve had my JL for5 years and still love it. I’ve got the pentastar and it’s been a solid engine. I have had the locker Hall effect problem and had to have the rear axel swapped under warranty. But I’ve got 53k on it and still love it! Hey, good luck with your Ford. My buddy has a Bronco Sadlander and loves it!

I was excited for the Bronco but after seeing what a lot of people are going through I am glad I did t jump on getting one. You just look at an off camber rock situation and the thing just jumps and rolls over on its roof. Lol but I like their engines. Love the eco boost engines. I have had 2 and had no issues. Got lucky with a first gen in an f150, no issues at all. And I had a 2nd gen with no issues at all. Lots of power. Fun to drive with the turbos. It’s eco or boost. Not both. Just remember that.

I hope you have done some research with the problems people are having with the Broncos from off-roading, like bending and breaking the tie rods, also breaking the front half shaft axels and the complaint that those parts are unavailable if you do break them because so many have broke. Also the thin sheet metal skid plates, what little they are bend so easy on rocks.

Loving my badlands Sasquatch. Been a Jeep guy my whole life, will never sell my 06 tj, but I gotta give credit where it’s due. Bronco kicks ass off road and actually feels like a modern vehicle on road.

I think they make some little spacers for the front seats to level it out w/o raising it. Yep, 'desert does it' shorty front seat jackers... had to google it.

So I have almost the same setup as yours, 2018 Rubi with 2.0L, Mopar lift and 37" tires. I'm currently at 32k miles now, so far no issues. When you replaced your battery, did you had to replaced your aux battery as well? No death wobble so far, but oat highway speed the steering does have a tendency to pull to the left at about 5 degrees.

Great detailed record keeping. Thanks

My 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2 door, 2L turbo, has 21k miles on it, has never been off road and has had all of the following problems: Replacement of metal gasket that failed leaving me stranded with no coolant. Pinched wires causing the internal lights to malfunction. Check engine light due to a CO2 sensor failing. Recall on the steering wheel gear box replaced. Recall for possible leaking gas lines. Auto start stop failure caused a replacement with many visits to the shop: Auxiliary battery. Main computer. Electronics module. Alternator. Many miles added to the Jeep during test drives by the certified Jeep dealer. To solve the problem they just replaced the Main battery and gave it back to me.

I agree with the JL seats! I hate how the head rest leans forward. The TJ by far had the most comfortable seat, sitting upright was so comfortable for 4 hour+ drives. Thanks for your review, I have a 2018 JLU 2.0t as well, great Jeep but seats can be better.

I agree about the seats. I’ve spent a good bit of time in the new seats and I can say if I got a new JL or JT, I’d have to get some aftermarket seats. Love the JLs but the seats are lacking and I can’t t believe for the price they are asking there is no way to tilt the bottom of the seats.

Only 17k miles in 3 years, it’s not driven allot…do these hold up well after 100,000 miles? 200,000 miles, anyone know? Considering the 2024 rubicon x, thanks

How’s the oil filter cooler adapter and front sway bar disconnect

FYI, adding hydro-assist steering to a Wrangler should prevent death wobble. My guess is for your style of wheeling the Bronco will do very well. But I wouldn't take it into any moderate or more severe rocks, myself. My impression is their IFS system isn't terribly strong, especially things like the drive shafts. It will be fun to see what you do with the Bronco and how well it performs. 🙂

Welcome back Justin, glad that you are feeling better. I can't wait to see your opinion of the Bronco once you get it. I live in Windsor and my mother just moved into assisted living in Loveland. In my travels between Windsor and Loveland I believe that I could of seen your JL at the CO402 & US287 stoplight. It was orange like yours and had a "4x4 Rescue Recovery" sticker on the back glass. You mentioned that you purchased the Bronco through a dealership in WY. Is it the same dealership where you test drove a Bronco while the JL was in for service? I'm interested in getting a Bronco, but will wait until the supply chain clears up & the Bronco becomes less "hot" (hopefully).

My 2018 JL Rubicon made my legs fall asleep. I'm 5'11" and there was a gap between my seat and my thighs. I bought ''Desert Does It'' seat risers and it made a world of difference. They picked the front of the seat up .75" which allows my legs to rest on the front of the seat while driving.

Great video, Justin! I'm most impressed that you didn't whack your knee on that trailer hitch! Best of Luck with the new Bronco, hopefully you don't have any of the problems I've heard about with the roof or the engine. Are you going to keep this winch and mount it on the Bronco? Also- don't forget to take your GoPro mount off the windshield. ;)

It looks like you had a lot less issues than mine. At two years old my Gladiator began to corrode from the inside out on all four doors, all hinges and the hood. It was the final nail in the coffin as the stealership would have to repaint almost all the Jeep and it would re-occur every one to two years. That's not even mentioning the radio electrical issues and the rear hard top window leaking and jeep does a horrible job replacing it. I really did like the Jeep and I was willing to put up with the electrical issue, having to re-align the freedom panels from the factory, rust issues around the rear tow hook and countless others but relying on the dealer to match paint and repaint almost the whole thing every few years..I was sad to see her go but it had to happen. I hope your bronco turns out to be a good step up.

Correct me if Im wrong but didnt you have a video of the equipment you carried in your toolbox of your powerwagon?

I have had 4 jeeps,84 cj,90 yj,02 tj,14 jk and the one I found the best was the 84 cj,it was built tougher and lasted the longest.

What products did you use to make your front fenders look so good?

Did you consider changing your order when the Bronco Raptor got announced?

Love my JL and couldn't see parting with it. Hope you like your Bronco. If you are parting out - I'd be interested in the tailgate table!

What's the best most reliable Rubicon 4 door what years are you guys seeing success with is 3.8 suitable or 3.6 better we want a Rubicon just not Sure which years would be better thx

Hey Justin. Sorry to hear you are getting rid of the JLUR... But I too am curious about the Bronco... Just can’t afford to buy one... My JL is a 2018 as well with 2 1/2 “ lift with 37’s (wish I’d went 35’s). We got to wheel it 1 time in Moab and around Ouray/Silverton when it was new and stock. Got home and did lift and tires and haven’t been able to get back out west again... Mine too had the sloppy steering until the installed the new updated steering box. 30,000 miles and it drives good (not great) on most roads.. Interstate’s..... it’s great... The seats don’t seem to bother me. I saw where one guy was adding spacers to the front to raise it up even more... I much prefer the JL over the JK we had for 8 years. Good luck with the Bronco....

Overall, that's a REALLY nice Jeep. I'm a Tacoma guy. I always kept mine stock. Over about 7 years and 3 different vehicles I never had a single issue. To wheel them off road like a Jeep would take more mods, probably, than a Rubi, not to mention a gear swap to run big tires. Congrats on getting a Bronco. Definitely plenty of cool factor there. 👍

Justin, I enjoyed your video. I just recently purchased a used 2019 Jeep JL Rubicon with the 2L Turbo and so far love it. My only question that I have struggled to get a good answer even searching online is about the engine sound. I have what I would call a "ticking" sound from the engine. It runs fine and my only comparison would be "engine knock" from other vehicles but it doesn't sound exactly like that. Someone made a comment that it sounds a little like a diesel sound when idling. Since you have the same engine, I am wondering if it is possible I have problems with my engine (lifters maybe) or if that is just how these 2L Turbo engines sound. Any thoughts from you or your subscribers would be appreciated.

I love my 2000 xj with the 4.0. I dread not having it too lol

Hitting my 3 years in march !

Had the same issues on my jeep. Lemon lawed after 3 years. Was able to get a sizable amount of cash from FCA. New axles here we come

Good honest review. What the new Bronco DOES have is a bad history of catastrophic engine failures. Hope yours is ok

Great review, and spot on. We have a 21 JLU Willys and have been to Badlands in IN a couple times - about a 5 hour drive for me. Fully agree about the seats and from what I've heard the Bronco seats are way more comfortable. I have to say I'm just impressed by how clean your Jeep is. Ours is not that nearly clean. All our add-ons from Quadratec - like front bumper, door hinge steps, rock rails are rusting. 2 years. Not one single OEM component has any rust. How do you keep your mods so clean and rust free?

I just subscribed and very interested in if you’ll like the bronco or not but I have a JKU 18. How do you like the jku in the snow

Did that windshield tint come from the factory or is it third party? Is it legal in CO?

Thanks for sharing.

Love my JL I'm 6'3"... and, yeah... the seat is not the greatest I've a small thin pad on it. It helps.

I like the half doors on the Bronco. Zero interest in getting one though. I love straight axle vehicles.

My sister has this jeep and it’s had numerous problems. It had and still has multiple electrical problems with the charging system. She dose t use a wench. It would have all lights come up in the dash and randomly turn off the car at highway speeds and lose power steering. We got stranded out in the middle of nowhere once where the lights and wipers were turning on and off and we couldn’t turn the vehicle off. Then it would t start or do anything. Battery was replaced three times and still had the issues. It took six dealer visits to discover a shredded wire harness running somewhere around the transmission that was shorting out. Her last jeep was a pentastar v6 that needed the whole top end rebuilt at 50k miles from a bad roller cam witch is a common Chrysler problem. I wish Suzuki would bring the jimny over here. Cheaper and more reliable.

I have switched to the Odyssey AGM batteries. They seem as reliable as the old American made Optima batteries were. Johnson Controls bought them and moved them to Mexico and the quality went to crap...

My Wrangler four-door JL 2019 has been a nightmare. It is my third Wrangler my other two wranglers were bulletproof. Never one problem. This thing has been total junk. I tried to get them to buy it back and they wouldn’t and I’ve been stuck with nothing but problems, I understand your frustration

How did you find the mopar lift, they are backorder everywhere

Did your 2.0T clatter like a diesel under load for the first 30-ish minutes of driving? As in beyond normal "cold ticks" - straight up clatter is the closest word I can find to describe it. Love my JLU but I'm about to drop mine off to have them diagnose this and a rapid tick from the top end when letting off the gas to coast. 10k miles.

Solid front axle vehicles require different front end alignment procedure than any dealer knows/understands.

I love my JL 2020

First time coming across your videos. Shame to see the JL isn't living up to its hype. If I didn't catch it so late, I'd say you should have looked for an older TJ and rebuilt that from the ground up. I was out in Utah last month and decided to do some online shopping of used Jeeps, found a really clean low mileage TJ for about 15. That would have been the way to go in my opinion

My experience on our 2018 JL Sahara with 73,000 miles: rear main seal, three windshields, pass. mirror, both front door handles , worn power window switch and a crazy odometer that starts off at 999,000 miles. I do love the car but the quality should be better. As soon as I can, I'm ordering a Bronco.

It's funny, I often feel like my old XJ had more comfy seats than my JLUR haha. The 2.0T on stock 33s blows the 4.0 out of the water tho, love the powertrain.

I am 6’2” - 62years old and I have no issues doing a 24hour drive cross country. The leather seats work for me. Tuning your suspension to what you need is also very important. As for death wobble that is a product of wear and tear and lack of maintenance. As for the Bronco IFS that will require even more maintenance. You may never have death wobble but you will have other major issues.

Hi all, new to the Jeep Wrangler community. I just bought a '21 used Unlimited Willies with the 2.0l 45k miles. Does anyone else have the slight ticking underneath the car when you turn it off? I heard it was normal, but strange. New to the turbo engine, previously had a 3.7L V6 Grand Cherokee.

My 2016 4x4 tundra has had zero issues! Nothing has gone wrong… best truck ever!

Why did you get the four cylinder instead of the V6?

i have a 2018 JLUR (which i love) and was one of the first delivered in NC. however i have that dead zone in the steering which drives me crazy. Feel like a drunk driver when on the freeway. Went to the dealer once I found out about the new steering box and they wouldn't replace because i was 2 months out of warranty (only 20K miles on it.) Point is the new upgraded steering box didn't come out till just a few months before the first JL's were going to have expiring warranties and Jeep did Not notify customers of the upgrade. Pissed i have to spend over $1K to fix what should be a safety recall.

Welcome to the Bronco family, well kinda family. Mine's been on order for 18 months with no build date yet. Which trim did you get?

Iam starting to hate a couple of things about my 2018 wrangler Sahara. (1) The auto stop start system. (2) when I drive in four wheel drive I can barely turn the steering wheel. Too the left and right.

What rear bumper did you have on this jeep?

I would have kept the Jeep…sounds like it was a good rig considering what you put it through. I have a feeling after the bronco you’ll end up back in another Jeep.

If it hasnt been said, watch for under paint corrosion around all door hinges and the front hood anywhere. It is a known problem and Jeep will fix it under warranty. They put the hinges on the doors and then paint the doors. The dissimilar metals corrode and bubbling occurs under the paint along the seam.

HOW WAS YOUR TJ

The Ford Broncos is no Prize either!

Have you seen any galvanic corrosion on your 2018 JL?

Did you have any paint issues with your JL??

Most was covered over warranty. No complaint. I'd drive it before I got the pos bronco

So 3 years from now will we see you trading the Bronco in on a Toyota 4Runner?

My 2021 Rubicon 4xe 16500 miles and no issues, Ford bronco my friend 's Bronco was a mess problems after problems .

Optima battery is only beneficial if you're getting pretty unleveled , upside down , all that sorta stuff

My 2018 jk running great. Next video, Bronco engine problems and going back to a jeep😆

Lol I'll take it, Punkn... Have a kick Ass Glady in Punkn buying a JL in Punkn 1tons all way on 40s Hell yeah!

I have the same 18 JL. Had one frustrating electrical issue that the dealer finally resolved and has been perfect since. If you change to 35’s or 37’s, re-gear, you’ll be much happier. I can pass all day at 70 plus. Avoid that Mopar so-called lift, it’s crap.

Desert does it “seat slammers” make the driver seat 100x more comfortable & give better view

my '19 JLR has been flawless.

I’d still like to buy that overhead rifle mount from you if you wanna deal with shipping it!

My jeep keeps getting bigger and better

That's why you don't buy a new model year it's one recall after another been down that road twice. Also when you run 35s you need a good stabilizer like the fox ats

How long has Jeep been making these vehicles to have a problem with the steering box?!!

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW BRONCO BECAUSE LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THERE NEW BRONCO

Wait, a $50k+ vehicle and manual seats?

Don't have problems with power with the 4.0L I6, in the passing lane golden to evergreen.