20,000 sMiles Later: Jeep Rubicon 392 1-Year Review
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
- Time flies when you're having fun! I can't believe it's been exactly one year since I brought home this 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 with the Xtreme Recon package.
It's been nothing but smiles this past year as we've done everything from towing, off-roading, overlanding, and just everyday driving in this beast of a Jeep! I compare the pros and cons from my 6-month review to see if I think they still apply, now that this vehicle has over 20,000 more miles under its belt.
I also do a mini review of the 2.5 AEV Dualsport Lift Kit that I installed around 5 months ago. This lift kit plays a crucial role in determining how well this Jeep looks, drives, and feels overall.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro and Overview
02:00 - Changes Since Last Review
02:46 - The "Perfect" Vehicle?
04:29 - Gladiator 392?
04:48 - Taking What They Had
05:27 - Previous Pros
06:50 - AEV Lift After 5 Months
10:21 - Previous Cons
14:10 - Previous Bonus Cons
15:17 - A "Lifestyle Vehicle"
15:49 - Extro
#jeep392 #jeeprubicon #jeep #jeeplife #aev #overlanding #offroad #offroad4x4 #offroading #hiddenfallsadventurepark - Auta a dopravní prostředky
For the slight squeaky sound inside the cabin next to the rear view mirror is the plastic cover around the adaptive cruise control it comes and goes whenever…😊
Yeah it seems to have a mind of it's own. Lol! So annoying but doesn't always do it so not really a big deal. I just happen to mention it as a "con" in my 6-month review.
"This is a lifestyle vehicle...it's makes you want to get out..." I couldn't agree more! I'm still a new Jeep owner with only a couple offroad trips under my belt so far. My AEV kit just got delivered and I'll be referring to your video when I install it myself (something I never thought I'd say). From your camping trip on the beach to changing the fluid in your transfer case. Watching your videos have inspired me. Thank you so much for your channel!
That’s so awesome! Just passing the torch! Someone once inspired me in the same way many years ago. With the install, just know that it never goes as smooth as the video makes it look. I tried my best to show the realities of it but there was a lot of things I just could not show nor had the time to. Not videoing it helps. lol! But best of luck and just follow the steps and you’ll be fine! Also helps to have a buddy, especially if it’s your first time doing a full lift.
@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy I got the AEV lift installed on my 4xE and I'm loving it. And I did it myself with your help! Installing the Geometry correction brackets definitely was easier with the Jeep on its wheels, although my arms are still sore from torquing those lower control arm bolts to 190 lb ft while I was on my back. That was torture. Thanks again for your channel!
It’s hard for it to be a lifestyle Vehicle, you have to be kinda badass to buy/own one of these things. Beautiful rig man
Thank you! Very true! Not a lot of people use it like that but you sure can if you want to! With a 392 you've got options!
My only complaint is the MDS.... Other than that zero complaints on my 392..Great video
I’m glad you’re enjoying your 392! And thank you!
Good info on the AEV lift. I'm thinking of getting it and wasn't sure whether to go normal or heavy on the springs..In stock XR form I don't find the suspension soft however.
Glad it could helps. Either one will give you a high quality kit with added benefits.
Well done!
Thanks!
Amazing video🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! 🤗
cabin noise? good or bad. can you talk to the passenger without screaming on the highway speeds
I’d say this is relative to what you are used to. I don’t find myself screaming. But it’s not as quiet as other modern vehicles either. It’s definitely a lot quieter than a TJ or JK with a soft top!
That's so weird. I got that same rattle in the windshield sensor behind the mirror. It's comes and goes too
Yeah I think it’s a fairly common problem with the sensor assembly. I hear it’s not an issue with the Gladiators and Wranglers without the adaptive cruise control.
Can you tell me your overall height with this setup
Just measured it. 78 inches from it's highest point at the rear (has a slight forward rake when unloaded).
Who makes that cooler slide out for the rear? I have a Smittybuilt cooler that looks identical to the one you have.
It’s made by Camco. It’s their medium sized fridge slide. And yeah, I think I saw an ad for the Smittybilt fridge that looks identical to my BougrRV fridge. I bet they are built in the same factory, just under different names. Just like so many other things are these days. 😂
camcooutdoors.com/portable-refrigerator-slide-medium-fits-cam-350-450-550/
I had to build my own version of a goose gear rear plate system in order to mount it properly. If you’re interested, I made a video about that:
czcams.com/video/jHzObCkDn7M/video.html
Well the 392 is definitely more that 50% quicker than your original Red JK Rubicon lol
Haha! “Horsepower!!!”
You never mentioned the totally absurd price. You're paying almost $35K more just for the 392. This Jeep cost more that a loaded 2024 Ford F250 Super Duty.
Have you priced out a loaded V6 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon? If you fully load a V6 Rubicon the same way the 392s come standard, you're looking anywhere from the upper $60k's to low $70k. The 2024 Rubicon 392s start at $93,400, but they come almost fully loaded with many items you'd have to option on the V6. I purchased mine used, a year ago, for $76k. And the MSRP on it when it was new (2021) was $82,860. So, it's only $35k more if you take a low optioned V6 Rubicon and compare it to a highly optioned 2024 Rubicon 392. If you search the used market and compare it to high optioned V6s, it's only around $10k to $25k more. Doing a Hemi swap will cost you more than that and it won't have a factory warranty. To me, that is absolutely worth it for the added power and uniqueness of the vehicle. Not a con, in my opinion. But hey, to some people that extra power and fun-factor are not that important so to them, it would be a huge con. To me it's worth every penny.
When comparing to a 2024 Ford F250 Super Duty, or any full-sized, purpose built truck, the two are completely different animals. The Jeep Rubicon was made to take on serious off-road trails whereas a standard F250 Super Duty was not. Even the Tremor isn't going to take you on the kinds of trails the Rubicon does in stock form. And it's relatively easy to modify to handle even harder trails. Combine that with the powerful hemi engine and you have something very rare and unique. And rare and unique usually = more $$$.