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.

50 Comments

  1. To waitingInCa,

    In your comments from March 16th you mention that when you put in your vin# on the jeep site you show your vehicle needs no updates.
    I am a first time jeep owner and was wondering what site your speaking of? I ordered my Sahara in November and received on
    Jan 10th. The only problem I’ve had is the 3-piece hard top leaking where the two panels meet in the middle above the dash/radio. I removed and replaced the panels and while pushing the drivers side panel toward the passenger sides panel, locked it down and have had no problems/leaks since. The only thing I didn’t get on my Sahara was the my gig. From the sounds of it, glad I didn’t. Couldn’t be happier with my choice of buying this jeep. Goes just about anywhere on my property and get lots of looks/compliments on it. Getting a little long-winded here, but if you or someone else could give me that web-site I mentioned earlier, it would be greatly appreciated. Good luck to all who are waiting and in my opinion, it will be worth it!

    Ed
    Columbus, Ohio

  2. To waitingInCA,

    Forgot to ask about the ESP problem you spoke of also in your comments from March 16th. New/first time jeep owner and just trying to keep up with all these different problems I’m reading about in case they happen to mine. Thanks in advance to you or
    anyone else out there that can help me!

    Ed
    Columbus, Ohio

  3. I ordered my 4 door Sahara with the MYGIG the second week in January. The dealership called me Friday and said it has been produced and they are waiting for a ship date. I should have my jeep in a week or so. I also have a 1998 wrangler…I love wranglers and could not be more excited! Will let you know how the MYGIG is once I get it!

  4. Scott – sorry for the delay – finally got to a place that has internet as we are on the first of two trips and expect to stop back this week in case our baby makes it in.

    As for the convergent validity – by all means – anytime! It is a philosophy I’ve tried to live with for a while and it seems to help!

    Maybe this week – told it was on a railcar last Tuesday but didn’t get the number before we left.

  5. I took delivery on my Jeep Green Unlimited two weeks ago. I ***love*** it!!! This is my first Wrangler. I ordered through the dealership because they had NO Jeep Green Unlimiteds within 500 miles. 🙁 I told the dealer that when you’re spending $25K, you should be able to get the color you want! On top of that, most of the Unlimiteds were automatics (yech!) and had power windows and door locks (I hate the future cost of repairs on those). So selection was practically nil.

    Mine also came with the Freedom Top. Heh-heh–Had I found jk-forums and read all the comments about problems with these tops I’d have probably went with the rag top. Fortunately, mine arrived in five weeks (though the person who called to tell me it was en route by rail in Kansas did mention that I must have ordered the rag top since it was arriving so quickly–he was mistaken). We had some pretty heavy rains and I did have a few drops (half a dozen, at most) reach the shifter area of the interior. Reading the above about problems with leaks it sounds like there may still be a small issue here. Rain is “scheduled” for here in Oklahoma all this week, so I’ll know by next weekend.

    Yesterday I yanked the front doors and the driver/passenger tops. I have the additional side mirror (Mopar) and installed it. Didn’t time myself during removal, but reinstall later that day took about 12 minutes, taking my time.

    This vehicle drives great. Indeed, it’s pretty much like the F-150 truck it replaced (gave it to my son). Handling, road manners, rough road performance are all very acceptable. After reading some of the reviews that commented that it was better than prior Wranglers “but you’ll still know that you’re in a Jeep”, I am very pleased with that.

    I’ve ordered Shrockrails for it. I also installed the fuel cover to keep grime out of that area. And I have the Mopar bike rack. My off-roading is primarily to get me to trailheads where I can hike/backpack, so I’m not too interested in some of the heavy mod’s that I read about here. However, some of the stuff folks are doing is way cool!

    –mark d.

  6. I ordered my Green Rubicon Unlimited (Dual Tops, Mygig) in November 2006. My dealership contacts me once every 2 weeks to let mw know an update but it still does not have a vin # yet so its still not made it to the production line. The dealership tells me it the MyGig that is the hold up, (he says it is worth the wait!) as they have almost every other configuration on the lot and I live in NC, hopefully I will get it before Vacation time.

  8. Arrival IMMINENT.

    My 07 Rubi Unlimited Auto Dual Top is scheduled to arrive at the dealer next Saturday the 24th.

    I’ll restate that I removed they MyGig from my order in order to get it built, but had previously negotiated to have it installed for free in the future when it becomes available.

    We’ll see if it actually arrives!

    I also bought a motorized hoist-a-top for the hard top. Hopefully I’ll get that installed this weekend as well. I’ll let you know how that goes.

    And BTW, check out this incredible roof rack. It’s overpriced, but very,very cool.

    http://jeeproofrack.com/

    Scott

  9. scott, how much was that roof rack? Very neat! Which motorized hoist a top you thinking about? I am worried the Lange with steel frame will damage roof. thanks for the info for recall vin# site. Took jeep for 3000 mile service (late 4100). They checked every TSB and recall and I was apparently good every where except my windshield wipers pressure on one side had to be adjusted (LOL). They were unable to repeat the overheat issue around where I plug in cell phone. Maybe its my cord. If you are in Nevada I totally recommended the Reno Jeep dealer and my salesman Michael O’Toole. They have been super.

    Sebastian: really do let us know if your car comes in with the my gig. Based on what I have heard and Jays comments from auto show it is not close to release still.

    I was not as smart as Scott. I will be paying to add the my gig later but if it is any good I am happy to have the jeep now and add my gig and pay the penalty later.

    For those of you waiting, definately worth it, definately worth it without the my gig even.

  10. Kat,

    I emailed them from that website and they sent me prices.

    The aluminum one, total weight 55lbs, is $1895.

    The steel one, at 110lbs, is $1595.

    That seemed pretty steep to me. The cool thing about them is no drilling required. They use OEM mounts and of course the flip back feature is nice as well.

    the also offer a pre-welded one that ships in 5 pieces.

    I DID get the Lange Hoist A Top. I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, but I’m hoping it won’t scratch the top. If it seems like it will, then I’ll wrap the arms in old clothes or something. I’m more concerned about mounting all of the hardware correctly so I can sleep easy knowing that the hard top isn’t going to come crashing down during the 6 to 8 months it’s hanging there. I’m likely to rig some kind of safetys just in case for that. OR if I get too nervous I may just use the hoist a top to take it off and then bring it down and put it on one of those dollies that Quadratec has.

    I lost that email you sent me a while back, but think I might have seen your son’s name on a Marquis in Times Square a week or so ago. I remember his first name, but you’ll have to resend me the last. Don’t want to publish it here without your permission.

    scott@powerhum.com

    Sebastian, I am from NC. Whereabouts are you?

    drop me a line at the above email if you’d like.

    Scott

  11. OK. I’ve purchased too many vehicles in my lifetime and this is throwing me for a loop and my cynical nature is probably getting the best of me….but here goes:

    I have waited a fairly long time (initial order last September) and now that my vehicle is in transit – KZM status and yes I have a railcar number and have been tracking it – tonight at my doorstep I received a package with a check refunding my deposit from 6 months ago.

    Obviously the dealership is closed and most of you are offline but I am worried that something has happened behind my back and that I will suddenly find that my vehicle has been sold to a higher bidder.

    Anyone else experienced this? This is my first Chrysler “ordered” vehicle and have never seen a refund check just before taking delivery.

    Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated – the wait has been killing me and I guess paranoia has set in!!

    ARRGGHH! They don’t open for another 9 hours or so and after 6 months the extra time is insignificant but not if it means I have to wait another couple of months because this is some type of bait and switch! Or is this normal Chrysler operations in that the deposit is returned when the vehicle is on the way so if you don’t pay in full they have the right to sell it anyway (not a problem as I already have the funding and cashiers check in hand).

    Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

  12. Hello,

    Well I am still sitting in Afganistan, I orderd My Jeep rubicon Unlimited Jeep green with Kacki interior back in mid Jan. Have a couple of things working against me orderd it with half doors and My GIG..Both late availibility items. Good news is I have already been sent a VIN# and last week got notice that I was inside my 45 day window of requested delivery date. I leave here in about 10 days after my year here. Hope to take delivery on the 27th of April but we will see. After the things I seen not a big deal in the large scheam of things. This will be my 6 jeep and 1st one not a CJ ..I have built three CJ-7 and on CJ-5 from the ground up learning as I went. I have a 85 CJ-7 that I just worked the kinks out of before I came here. Once I saw the 4 door it was just a natural desion to upgrad. Trying to get the family into Jeeps like I am. Right now the wife hates um because of all the tinkering that im always doing. Although she has been using my old toy and plowing while ive been gone and seems pretty stoked about the new toy . I just hope that it is on time so I can spend the summer with my family and the new family Toy. We live in CT and were were at is near the ocean and the moutians both perfect Jeep worlds . well I am going on and on ..just want to say this site has been both very cool and informative . Yes I suck at spelling …sorry

  13. my english and typing could use some work too…hey after 23 yrs as an Army Infantryman what can you exspect?

  14. Canceled the MyGIG yesterday so we will see if that starts moving my order along. For those who have ordered and have gotten word it is in production or on the way (especially a Rubicon)please keep us posted on the status.

    Bob, my deposit was directly with the dealer which applied it to the purchase price as ordered. I have my fingers crossed for you in hopes your Jeep makes it to you as planned.

    Thanks!

  15. Thanks Jay

    Mine too

    I still have several hours before the accounting folks show up so that I can get to the bottom of this but the vehicle is now one state away!!

    I just have a bad feeling in that the check wasn’t included with a letter or any explanation and I’ve been told that it is not uncommon to have vehicles litteraly sold out from underneath folks after many months of waiting.

    My sales agrreement has no dates of expiration but also doesn’t appear to have anything stopping them from terminating the agreement at will.

    As they are well aware that we left a trip early to come back to pick this up – I can’t say that this makes me feel very thrilled.

    This may all be completely out of context and a normal practice but until they open – I’ll be stuck just worrying!

  16. Bob,

    That is crazy! Please keep us informed.

    Are you on good terms with your dealer/salesperson? Do you think they would do that to you?

    Please post what happens here as soon as you find out. Wishing you the best.

    and Paul, good luck with yours as well. We’ll be glad to have you back in the States.

    Scott

  17. Scott,

    Thanks I am looking forward to it and to actualy seeing one of these new Jeeps other then a picture. It very nerve racking buy sight unseen ..the only good point is Jeeps are in my blood..I have own a Jeep since 1985 the one I have now was the 1st one Ive had that wasnt an everyday driver. This one wont be either so I have plans for it ..well as far as the wife will let me ..Hey Im a realist. I do plan on doing some traveling..We have already talked about some sight seeing trips like driving from CT to the grandcanyon …with no purpose then seeing the coutry and realy appecating it . ..Hey I got the two packed what I am trying to figure out now is the largest pup up I can tow with it ..I think I will be pretty limited . I want to find on that sleeps at least four and can be dragged down the trails. Any Ideas from any one .

  18. I have seen in several places that the rear axel locker is an option available for the Sahara ($572). My dealer says it is not available.

    Has anyone been able to get it on a Sahara?

  19. Good news….

    The accounting department was cleaning up some items over the weekend and saw the deposit in the system from so long ago and tried to reach mt salesperson who was on vacation.

    Unfortunately, they didn’t connect with him and thought rather than question it – they just cut the check thinking maybe everyone forgot about it.

    Fortunately – they also just told me to shred it!!!

    First time I can remember being REALLY happy to hear I should shred a check!

    Thanks to all for the words of encouragement and support — a happy ending — soon!

    It is in New Mexico right now!!!

    Serves me right for being sleep deprived!

  20. yeah Bob!! What did your saleman say when you told him? I would hand the shreded check to him just so they can’t say something about a deposit sent and refunded when that baby arrives.

    good luck!
    kat

  21. Kat

    He is on vacation – I have no issues there – he did great by me and I have no issue in his being gone when mine gets in (although it wouldn’t surprise me if he shows up as it arrives).

    This was one of those areas where the accounting department took the initiative to return a deposit based upon their belief that it “might” have fallen through the cracks since they weren’t able to match it to any orders within the past 180 days!

    They had no idea how long I’ve been waiting until today and were so apologetic and even offered some additional discounts on extra toys when I want them for the inconvenience.

    I’ll hold off on my final opinion until it is in my hands but these guys have been very good so far. This was just one of those touchy situations and my sleep deprivation didn’t help after reading about folks having their vehicles sold out from underneath them!

    370 miles away!!!!!

  22. Has anyone recieved a Jeep with the MyGig radio? I ordered a Unlimited Rubicon with the Freedom Top on Sept. 27th. Added the MyGig 12/28. I am now in JS status and according to my dealer, should have the Jeep in about a week. I am still a little sceptical but the dealer said it has been built as ordered with the MyGig.

  23. jimmy; read above the email from Jay at the auto show last week. I think you are correct to be very skeptical. We have not heard of any receiveing with my gig. The only ones that were ordered with my gig that we heard of having shipped are jeeps like Scott who changed the ordered, cancelled the mygig and got moved to shipped. I have my sahara 4 door and am waiting to add my gig. My salesman says he still has no date but last I heard was June.

    Good Luck
    kat

  24. the latest,

    I’m still at JS status. In STORAGE in Toledo. PLEASE SEND ME MY JEEP!!!!!

    I’ll keep you posted.
    Scott

  25. Hi guys, not sure if you are reading the blogs on the main forum, http://www.jk-forum.com/, but there have been three people already who have received there JK’s with MyGigs…and several that are in transport. Just thought I would let you know.
    I am also one of the many waiting to get mine with the MyGig I have been on order since Nov. Some day maybe it will show up. Can’t wait.

  26. Scott —

    Double check with your dealership – mine definitely seemed more accurate than what DC was providing.

    Mine arrived in Phoenix this past Wednesday night but there are so many vehicles that the station doesn’t think they’ll get to unload it until Monday and I might see it by Wednesday !!

    The dealership did me right again and put an urgent rush on it. Evidently, the station folks had told them that many of the vehicles had been there much longer than mine but the dealership explained that there certainly weren’t any there that were ordered before mine!

    So, they are going to load it on a truck tonight and get it to me Monday morning.

    It literally is sitting within 15 miles of us and we can’t do a thing.

    The suspense – the wait – I truly have been feeling like an expectant father again but I’ll let you all know if it is actually in my hands come Monday!

    Good luck and patience to everyone!

  27. I have had my 2007 JK Unlimited X for about 3 days now. It’s the S package with 17″ Wheels, Power Everything, 6sp Manual, and the in-dash 6 Disk DVD/MP3 Player with the Infinity Sound System.

    All I can say about it…I LOVE IT!!! I drove a 2002 Apex, and since my lady drives a mini cooper convertable…we could carry about 3 bags of groceries combined. It’s incredibly comfortable, stable, plenty of power, the stereo rocks, and it’s got the quietest interior ever in a Jeep. Getting used to the “chirp” of the alarm when the doors lock though. Weird for a Wrangler…

    I do have one question that’s bothering me a bit: With the CD/DVD player in the Jeep…Why would they put a DVD player in the dash and no Screen anywhere? Are there vid outputs on the back so as to hook up a screen? Anybody know??? Or am I just an idiot and can’t locate a screen?

  28. Question for those that ordered the MyGig system. My dealer told me that the MyGig (order code RER) was not even available on the Jeep order system until late December. 007Drivegirl, did you place your order in November and have the dealer change the order when MyGig came available?
    Bobby, I THINK the six disk system (order code REQ)plays DVD audio and has no video screen. I would guess if you had a concert DVD that you wanted to listen to music only. Anyone? The MyGig does have a built in video screen but you can only watch the DVD if the Jeep is in Park.

  29. I would agree with you if it didn’t specifically state “DVD Video” on the face of the head unit. It leads me to believe that there must be video outputs on it. Still seaching for the answer…

  30. Jay…in regards to my order with MyGig. I did place the order with the dealer in Nov. and that order had the MyGig on it. However, I knew at the time that MyGig had “late availabiltiy” which means at the time I placed the order it was NOT available in the order system yet. Therefore my order sat in the system unitl they became available for order, my order did not get accepted into the order system until Jan. 3, 2007 and I have been waiting ever since….Still only in BX status….If I don’t progress to Build status soon I am going to go strangle someone at the dealership and then at the plant! This wait is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.

  31. YEE HAW!!! Bobstillwaitingtoo is no more!

    It finally arrived. The sales force was there to congratulate me and the 3 miles I was able to enjoy it before having to drive it to the shop were wonderful.

    Not to be taken the wrong way – it was scheduled for the tow plates and brakes long ago and after 6 months – it finally arrived!

    Keep up the patience and I’ll let you all know how the first week goes!!!

  32. Bob, great! Glad it arrived! Sure wish I had one! 007divegirl, yes I share your frustration. I first started looking at the Wrangler Unlimited over a year ago. I actually waited to order until the MyGig was in the order system and placed my order on Dec. 21st. I knew there would be somewhat of a wait but thought after three months it would at least be in the process of being built. I even canceled the MyGig and still have not changed status. What really gets me is that DC is advertising their other vehicles with the MyGig system and they can not even get the exisitng orders going. Ok, got to take my blood pressure meds now. Good luck.

  33. Gongrads Bob,

    On getting your Jeep I have been follwing everyones trials and victories. Sorry I find it a source of enterainment while I sit here in Afagnistan. I got one for you all that you might enjoy.

    Not only do I leave here in 6 days and head back to the states and suppose to pick up my Jeep in the end of April ..which still needs to be seen. I orderd it in Jan and got approved for finance in Jan for a whoping 12.9% from Dodge Crysler( thanks to an exwife that destoyed my credit but thats another story) I still am
    still waiting on not only the jeep but the finance contract also …beat that. Although they sent me the Vin already go figure . I am sure it will work out …I am not to worried about it. Got some beach time and drinking and loving to make up for so my calender can wait on the Jeep ..Its just a jeep it is not life . I will keep up on all the situation on this site and keep everyone informed on my situation. I am sure there are people in the Jeep Corperatation that are feeling alot of heat over this. Everyone answers to someone …especcaly when you are in the service industry ..so rest well at night as we all wait someone is wondering if they will keep their job over this .

  34. divegirl:
    Went to the web blogs you mentioned and found one guy who admitted to kidding and then one that says he has the mygig as you mentioned. His story is basically he walked onto a lot, there was the car with mygig and bought it. The mygig is in other crysler vehicles so alot of the discussions about it are revolving about that. I just don’t know what to believe anymore.

  35. I know it is hard to know what to believe…but in all honesty, there are two people on JK forum posting pics and giving some reviews of their MyGig. They just got them within the week so they are still trying them out. I have a few questions posted on there and am waiting to get replies. But they are real and someday I will hopefully have one. I just wish they would hurry up already. I am beyond the point of excitment about getting my JK, instead of have reached the point of frustration. Isn’t getting a new vehicle suppose to be FUN!!!!?

  36. if they are actually out it will be very frustrating for someone like scott who finally changed his order and still hasn’t arrived. Dealers were even advising if you want your vehicle change your order and NOW they might actually have it. Seems the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. Good luck, hope yours starts moving soon

  38. If you look at some of the other Jeep forums, there is a lot of info. I have the User Guide for MyGig which my dealer emailed me in pdf. I am happy to forward it on. Hard Copies were not sent out with the Vehicles.

    If anyone has any questions, I am happy to answer. If you want proof, I can send some photos.

    The Nav is nice. In Maryland, DVD video is not allowed in the front under any circumstances, so mine does not play dvd’s even in park…sound only, no video. N0 UConnect, but the Sirius is awesome. Nav is great. I really like it.

  39. WAREAGLEINMD

    I would not mind getting a copy of the My GIG user guide. I have one on order and due to ship soon.

    I sent you a pm, if you can send it would be greatly appreciated.

  40. I pick up my JK-Unlimted Sport dual top on sunday. We are getting a Diesel version in Australia, but I could not wait another 3 months, and the extra A$4000.00, buys a hell of a lot of fuel. This is my first Jeep, from a Toyota, any tips?, anything I should keep an eye on?, plan on taking it bush and getting it dirty next weekend. CANT WAIT!!!!

    Cheers

    Frank – Sydney Australia

  42. WAREAGLEINMD

    go to the top of this page, go to tab JK-FORUM, log onto your forum acct and a message you will find.

  44. i picked up my unlimited on thursday.Just love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!well worth the wait.no problems with the roof leaking or anything.if you are someone who is waiting , be patient.You won’t be sorry.

  45. WAREEAGLEINMD.

    Any luck being able to find my pm? Still looking for your e-mail.

    If not “HEY MODERATOR” can WAREEAGLEINMD send you the .pdf for the MY GIG user manual to you and have you post it for everyone to have access too?

    Sorry just really looking for more information so I can be prepared when my Rubi arrives.

  46. Hold on guys, the PDF is posted on another Forum. By the way, the hard copy of the manual came in the mail on Friday from my dealer, so they are in now.

  47. WAREAGLEINMD,

    Thank you. I received the .pdf and it is very much appreciated. I hit KZL last Friday and dealership says it could still be a few weeks before it leaves and heads this way. This will give my some great reading material until it arrives.

    Thanks again.

  48. I placed my order for a Rubicon Unlimited with MyGig back in January. My dealer doesn’t sound very positive about me getting my Rubi any time soon. In fact he thinks it could be some time in the fall. If that is the case then I could just wait and get the 2008. But then again it may arrive in 2009 according to the speed they are producing orders right now. I live in Nunavut, Canada and if any other Canadians have heard about or recieved their Jeep orders could you let me know.

    Thanks! (fingers crossed)

  49. FINALLY!

    It’s at my dealer. Picking it up Saturday (Dealer is in another state).

    I would like to thank my parents, God and most of all the Project JK forum members.

    Steel Blue Unlimited Rubi with all opts BUT MYGIG. May add later, at this point may go aftermarket.

    Hope the top doesn’t leak!

    Not sure I’ll care if it does.

    Scott

  50. yeah scott!! how can you stand it to wait until saturday LOL. Forgot to mention, on the sahara we had to add the undercoating and it took 1 day to do. If you don’t have the undercoating, get it and tell them now so you can still pu saturday.

    let us know what you think after pick up

    kat

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