Jeep JK Resources

When we placed our order for a brand new Stone White 2007 Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited back on July 10, 2006, it was done with the complete knowledge and understanding that it may take some time to get. Having already gone through a similar experience back when we purchased our TJ some seven year before, we were quite prepared to do some waiting… but, what we didn’t realize at the time was just how much waiting we would really have to do.

With everything from a sway bar disconnect motor that didn’t like water to a newly designed BFGoodrich M/T KM tire that had a difficult time balancing and then a shortage of Freedom Tops for the Unlimited, it would seem that ordering an Unlimited in a Rubicon package was the single best way one could ensure that you wouldn’t get your new JK before the end of the year. In fact, when all was said and done, over six months would have passed before we would be able to take possession of our new JK on January 29, 2007. Was it worth the wait? You betcha!! We absolutely love this new Jeep and in some ways, I think the ridiculously long wait only made getting it that much sweeter. In fact, as some of you may know, we loved our JK so much that we ended up selling our TJ and bought a 2009 Sunburst Orange Jeep JK Unlimited X to replace it.

Below you will find links to useful information regarding the Jeep JK Wrangler.

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  1. I’m going to purchase a 07 Unlimited Rubicon soon so when refering to dealers who are not responding to your needs please list in case they are here in So Cal so I can avoid them. My cousin has been building these things for thirty years and I am going to finally buy one. Good luck on your deliveries.

  3. My dealer has been very very responseve. My first ever ordered vehicle and it has been a great experience. Seems knowledgeable. Certainly cannot control the delivery date and delay in building.

  6. Woohoo!! Even though my estimated ship date was for the 17th, and as you can guess, my JK has not shipped yet, I’m happy to report that it is at least in G status now and hope to see it soon 🙂

    Eddie

  8. I was just notified that I am in D status. Waiting for D – 1. Not sure what the wait time is no.

    At least there is movement.

  10. SO I have heard that you cannot use an aftermarket exhuast on long arm kits for the JK, you have to have a custom one made true?
    How well do the CDI boxes work?

  11. Wareaglemind-Congrats!!!

    On getting your order number and getting to D status. Someday I will be as happy as you are.

    I am going to have to call my dealer and see what the heck is the problem for mine.

    Keep us posted as to your progress.

  12. I just got off the phone with my dealer…
    I am in BX status…still haven’t moved to D yet.
    I will check again the end of next week.

  13. Hello everyone,

    I’m still in D status. I call in about 3 times a week. I ordered just prior to Thanksgiving. 07 Rubi Unlimited dual tops auto. Went to BX about 4 weeks later, then back to B the week after that, modified order to include MyGig, went to D status 2 weeks after that. Got a VIN on 1.4.07, been at D Status since then.

    To make the call-ins a little easier, I documented all of the menu responses which I’m placing in this posting. You have to wait a moment for the menu’s to shift to a point at which they are taking prompts, which is usually just a few seconds, but once you get good at it, you can get through the menu’s lightening fast.

    Also, ask for a reference number after your first call if they don’t give you one. When you give them the reference number on your next call it spares you having to give them your address and phone number and all the stuff.

    Here are the prompts to get through to a person if you have your VIN# and want to check your “Vehicle Order Status”

    Have your VIN.
    The stuff in parentheses is based on your own VIN number.

    800-992-1997

    Menus
    Press – 5
    Press – 2
    Press – 1
    Press – 2
    Press – 1
    Press – 07(the year)
    Press – 1
    Press – (enter the button corresponding to the LETTER after the 7 in your VIN)
    Press – (confirm which letter of the 3 on the button it was, for example if it’s an L, on the JKL key you hit 3)
    Press – (enter the 6 digits from the VIN following the letter)
    1
    3

    Then you get a person.

    Ask for Vehicle Order Status

    Get a reference number if you don’t have one.

    Maybe this is more confusing than helpful, if it is, sorry.

    Scott

  14. Hello again everyone.

    I almost forgot, a long time ago I set up an Ebay Favorite Search for the 2007 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited and this morning I got the very first notice about one. They must finally be arriving at the dealers. The buy it now price on this one is jacked up if you ask me, considering it’s soft-top only and, no MyGig.

    The dealer is billing it as the first one for sale in the country! In theory he’s obviously referring to one that was built for the dealer as opposed to ordered by one of us.

    Still, it certainly photographs well!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1&viewitem=&item=140076714031

    Or just find item # – 140076714031

    Scott

  15. Scott,

    In response to your ebay search and subsequent results, that dealer is full of crap regarding having the first unlimited rubicon. I currently drive a 2007 unlimited rubicon that I purchased off the Jeep Dealership lot back in the middle of October, 2006. Mine is loaded with everything except the MyGig. Maybe I should send him pics. And yes, he has the price jacked up. But with EBAY, you can just about say what you want up to a point and someone will fall for it. At least with forums like this, people know the truth….Kent

  22. does anyone here have any thoughts on a security system. When I last owned a Wrangler, I had 2 stereos stolen before I was smart enough to get one that could be removed from the vehicle.

    Now, I am getting the MyGig…. I wonder how long that will last?

    Is there such a security system that would go off if someone climed into the interior of my jeep. I imagine it would have to be some sort of motion sensor. Am I crazy?

  24. I have an Unlimited Rubicon scheduled for dealer delivery on 2/16/07. It’s currently on Plant Hold, whatever that means, but I do have a VIN. Anyone know which of the older Jeep wheels has the exact same dimensions, including offset or backspace? I need to carry a 2nd spare and I don’t want to pay for a 6th new rim from dealer. There are plenty of old ones on eBay and Craig’s list, but I’m not sure which will be correct. Thanks

  25. The old wranglers used a 5 on 5 ½ bolt pattern. The JK uses a 5 on 5 bolt pattern, so the Jeep dealer or an after market manufacturer will be your only options.

  26. The latest from my dealer today…

    “The status has not been updated yet. The hard tops are on restriction, but your order got scheduled because I was able to get somebody to push it through. As soon as they can built it to specifications, meaning that they have a hard top to put on it, it will go ‘gateline’ (D1).”

    Anyone heard that hartops are still on restriction….

  27. Scott: Thanks so much for the phone menu shortcuts – they are very handy!

    I have finally received my VIN on my 4dr Sahara…and guess what I am in KZM status – yeah! (Ordered Oct 2, 2006).

    I will let you all know when it arrives.

  29. SCOTT: THANKS FOR THE MENU SHORTCUTS FROM DAVE.
    ORDERED GREEN 4-DOOR RUBI ON OCT. 20, NOW IN JS STATUS!
    SHIP DATE IS 1-26-07!
    SWEET!

  30. The latest from my dealer

    “The information I received today (unofficial), your Wrangler is tentatively scheduled to be built on Feb 2. If that happens, I will then receive an estimated ship date. I will keep you updated.”

    I’ll keep my fingers crossed…

  31. waitinginca: Did you order the my gig with your car? Just trying to find someone who has a car shipping that ordered mygig to see if they are coming yet.

    anyone if you get a wrangler with mygig please let me know
    thx
    kat

  35. I tow my jeep behind a motorhome. In anticipation of timely delivery of my 07, I sold my 97. Has anyone found a tow bar that will fit on the 07 Rubicon. Roadmaster indicates that the Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect interferes with the receiver for the tow bar. They are waiting to see an 07 Rubicon in their engineering department before they design a fix. Blue Ox claims to have a tow system, but I would sure like to hear from someone who has installed unit. Between late 07 deliveries and finding a tow bar, I fear my June jeeping vacation might be at risk.

  38. Hey everyone,

    Glad the phone menus are helping out. WAREAGLE, I’m still at D. Been at D since sometime the first week of this month. It’s encouraging to hear others are getting production codes. Most having ordered a few weeks before me. My order was right before Thanksgiving.

    My guess is this, and it’s just a guess. With the Technical Service Bulletin out on the tops, I would guess that they had to retool production for any tops made from this point forward and that anyone who ordered one, after DC found out about the leak problem, got held until that could happen. Additionally, my dealer has told me that NOTHING has come in to his shop with MyGigs. That includes the Sebring and the Nitro which are both supposed to have it. He also said he has 4 Rubicons held up with mine, all Dual Top orders. So I’m thinking that both the MyGig and the Freedom Top retro fit were delaying things, but are either just now sorted out or about to be. My guess is that they are sorted out based on the posting here, it seems like the production train might finally be leaving the station.

    I’ll keep you posted on my status.

    Scott

  39. Ordered on Nov 18, 2006 and just put on KZ (released by plant, invoiced)today. Dealer stated I should be behind the wheel in a week. Just under 3 months. Not so bad for a custom order, right? 2dr Rubicon with all options excluding side air bags and MiGig.

  40. Hello all, Well….I told you I would update you today on my status. Unfortunetly no new news. Still in BX status.

    WAREAGLE-Glad to hear you moved up and actually have a build date. I was really hoping to have the same info but no such luck.

    When I get a new status I will let you all know. I agree I think the hardtops are more of a hold up than the My Gig right now…time will tell.

  41. I have a 2007 Rubicon 4 dr. ordered Sep 15 recieved Dec 18. Does any one know who is making tube doors for the front and rear. Need to get ready for summer.

  43. Does anyone know where I can get a winch mounting plate that will
    bolt directly to the stock 07′ Wrangler bumper? I have a Warn 8000 winch from my 04′ Wrangler but can’t locate a mounting plate.
    I’m not much impressed with the selection of after market bumpers that are out there so far. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
    Dave

  44. Has anyone considered or tried ordering their jeep from stock with a softtop and then also ordering a freedom top at time of sale for later delivery by the dealer? Will dealers do that? I found a Sahara I might purchase with the only issue being no freedom top. Also, anyone know if they will soon be an after market item?

    Also, one blog had a comment about the Sirius radio option – if they option is Sirius included is it all installed and ready to go in terms of any antenna? Just wanted to be sure it wasn’t the case that the radio is equipment and services is provided but something else is needed.

    Great thread on this site!

  45. I have the Sirius radio option in our 2007 2 dr Wrangler X and it was working on delivery of the vehicle with nothing extra being added. I guess we are one of the lucky ones with the Freedom Top as we haven’t had any leaks, roof off three times and have run it through car wash in mid teen temperatures, we have a heated garage. Live in Wisconsin, no air or water leaks in the cold temperature. Our problem is, we are on our third windshield, which includes factory installation. I guess we have a rock magnet.

  46. I paid 30K + tax & license fees for a 2-dr blk rubicon. It is equipped with dual tops, 6 disc cd, tinted windows and side air bags.

    I have the leaking roof problem with my freedom top as well. I then removed the top and placed it back on, but it would still leak. Then I shifted the top pieces forward(as close to the top windshield as possible) and locked down both front clips, then turned/locked all the latches and finally manually turned the two knobs down. I then spray/pore “a lot” of water onto the roof and the leaking stopped. It seems that the tops are not snug fit, leaving a lot of room which caused a potention water leaking.

  47. MYGIG is now available as an option when you build a jeep on http://www.jeep.com….. that is a good sign. It was available last year, unavailable for may months then back up in the last day or 2.

    I heard Job 1 was today. Still hoping my Jeep will be buit Friday…..

  48. Yippeee!!!!! Thanks for the update on My Gig being back up on the Jeep website. I knew today was Job 1 date but was still skeptical, but if Jeep has it back up then HOPEFULLY it is a go this time….Maybe that means my status will start moving soon.
    BX for now…..I hope this My Gig was worth the weight. Watch it get stolen the first week I have my JK! All of us ordering them are probably nuts….do they make a “club” to put on the thing…hee hee.

  49. Okay! I just got an email from my dealer saying that my jk is scheduled to be built on Feb 6th. Does anyone have an approx wait time from a build date? Any info is greatly appreciated!
    Thanks!

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