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estimated late November. Trailer brake controller is the holdup
Oh wow. I did not even know that was an option. I totally missed that. Oh well. MIght have to do it later on mine. I was told 10/24 ship date, but you know how that goes?
 

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Oh wow. I did not even know that was an option. I totally missed that. Oh well. MIght have to do it later on mine. I was told 10/24 ship date, but you know how that goes?
i think I ordered during the 5-7 day stretch where it was. It’s no longer on the order guid but will be appearing again in the next one. As long as I get it before 12/31 for tax purposes I’m happy with it.
thats a quick turnaround time congrats!
 

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I put the Tazer mini I had from my JLUR into my JTR ecodiesel. The ecodiesel has an additional computer/sensor box right behind the can-bus connections that the tazer plugs into. I found it a bit more challenging to put in with my big hands. (a bit more challenging to take out quickly when going to a dealer) The tazer items I have always used seem to be working just great. Tire size, seat belt ding disable, auto stop/start, traction control, use cameras at any speed all work excellent. I am missing a couple that I have occasionally used before and the sway bar disconnect can be a little finicky in 2wd but it all works. Still one of the best investments I have made in my Jeep. In fact when I did the test drive in my ecodiesel at the dealer it was surprising to me that things that have been so nice using when using the tazer aren't available stock.

As far as my quick and dirty review on the diesel in comparison to my 2.0T with intercooler and some other boost mods, the ecodiesel is worth the price of admission and is an awesome motor. The 2.0 was a little more peppy from a dead stop but the ecodiesel can pull much harder and just keeps pulling. I took it out in the sand directly from the lot and the thing felt like a tractor as in it just kept pulling. Overall ride quality is excellent, in comparison to a 2021 4runner rental I had last week the Jeep is a much higher quality fit and finish and drives much better with less wander. The steering is nice and tight and the steering feel has a better tune in the electronics than my '19 had. I am pleased.
So does the panel below the steering wheel just pop out when pulled? I'm nervous about breaking panels to get to where I plug in my tazer mini....
Get my rims and tires and lift installed Tuesday
 

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So does the panel below the steering wheel just pop out when pulled? I'm nervous about breaking panels to get to where I plug in my tazer mini....
Get my rims and tires and lift installed Tuesday
Yeah it does. Just start at the bottom at pull. I think I saw in first in a video from Casey250 on YouTube.
 
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Yeah it does. Just start at the bottom at pull. I think I saw in first in a video from Casey250 on YouTube.
Agreed. I pulled the panel off and it made it a bit easier, but I also realized I could have reached up to the side and done it with the panel on. I put some Velcro tape on the Tazer and the spot next to where the connectors are so that it stays in place. I can reach up with the panel on and pull down the Tazer and plug the USB cable into it to update it or tweak things. Happy so far.
 

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i think I ordered during the 5-7 day stretch where it was. It’s no longer on the order guid but will be appearing again in the next one. As long as I get it before 12/31 for tax purposes I’m happy with it.
thats a quick turnaround time congrats!
Ah ok that’s why i did not see it. I know they are releasing the brake contro
So does the panel below the steering wheel just pop out when pulled? I'm nervous about breaking panels to get to where I plug in my tazer mini....
Get my rims and tires and lift installed Tuesday
What lift you going with and what size tires?
 

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Ah ok that’s why i did not see it. I know they are releasing the brake contro

What lift you going with and what size tires?
35" Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires on XD820 Grenade blue rims, and Rough Country 3.5" spacer lift. I'll eventually upgrade the springs, but they are not making the heavier duty springs yet...so the spacer lift will maintain factor ride and give the lift I want. Sadly my contoured drop steps are still delayed on back order, so a little climbing will have to happen for a week or so until those arrive.

Ya'll can check out my youtube channel for updates on the upgrades too. I could use more subscribers!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg43ykmlmr6ZayAkOYPChIg?view_as=subscriber
 

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I'm loving mine so far! The dealer told me that the 2" Mopar lift should be available on Nov 1.

I'm looking to do that with some 37's. I've already put the Rebel bed rack on, and the RTT from my Liberty
 

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I'm loving mine so far! The dealer told me that the 2" Mopar lift should be available on Nov 1.

I'm looking to do that with some 37's. I've already put the Rebel bed rack on, and the RTT from my Liberty
I want to do the same as yours. But not sure the lift will be ready by Nov 1st i surely hope so.
 

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I want to do the same as yours. But not sure the lift will be ready by Nov 1st i surely hope so.
I'll bug the dealer about it again on the 1st and see what they say
 

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I'm loving mine so far! The dealer told me that the 2" Mopar lift should be available on Nov 1.

I'm looking to do that with some 37's. I've already put the Rebel bed rack on, and the RTT from my Liberty
Interested to see if they addressed the rake issue with the new diesel mop as lift or if we still need a front spacer.
 
 



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