Ughh..392 swap in JTR or just buy a damn 392

[Zachanadandy]

On the AMW site I see 35k for them to do the swap. So If I buy a brand new base gladiator for 30k then I could be in a 392 for 65k? Then I'm guessing you could get a pretty good price for selling a brand new v6? 4-5k?

You might see $3-4k for your take out engine and trans. Yes you'd have a 392 JT for only $65k, and it still wouldn't have the rubicon goodies or interior amenities of the wrangler 392. Are upgraded axles, gears, lockers, sway bar disco, etc important to you? Are you ok with the sleeper style build with cloth seats and a stock looking sport and only concerned with power? Yes it's doable, but in general mods don't add value well in the aftermarket so your $65k truck looks like a $30k truck and is worth little more than that.

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[cmb396]

On the AMW site I see 35k for them to do the swap. So If I buy a brand new base gladiator for 30k then I could be in a 392 for 65k? Then I'm guessing you could get a pretty good price for selling a brand new v6? 4-5k?

That price does not include labor, so another 4kish for that. Probably could get 3-4k on engine being basically brand new. They offer a credit based on mileage, or you could deal with the hassle of trying to sell privately.

 

[trekkar]

That price does not include labor, so another 4kish for that. Probably could get 3-4k on engine being basically brand new. They offer a credit based on mileage, or you could deal with the hassle of trying to sell privately.

Oh thanks, i thought it was 35k for everything. I'm too cheep I could never do it but thought it may be a worthwhile option.

You might see $3-4k for your take out engine and trans. Yes you'd have a 392 JT for only $65k, and it still wouldn't have the rubicon goodies or interior amenities of the wrangler 392. Are upgraded axles, gears, lockers, sway bar disco, etc important to you? Are you ok with the sleeper style build with cloth seats and a stock looking sport and only concerned with power? Yes it's doable, but in general mods don't add value well in the aftermarket so your $65k truck looks like a $30k truck and is worth little more than that.

Ya I guess at that point whats another 10k to start with a rubi or mojave edition.

 

[Stan H]

I think there are enough nannies in place especially on the wrangle that the Dana 44 is more than enough for that power. You could still easily break something if you being stupid with it. I hear a lot of recommendation to go 1 ton but to me very few actually need that. Its a lot of weigh and money and if your not rock crawling to the extreme you may not like how much it changes up the driving dynamic. For reference I've seen a stock Dana 44 hold up to a Viper 8 liter V10 through some stupid abuse and it was just fine. I jump my Mojave and I have no concerns that the axles will be an issue now or with the V8.

I jumped a Grandam one time stripped the transmission out ..lol yee haw !!

 

[Hendawg_JTR]

Hello Everyone!

This is a first-world problem, but I plan to 392 swap my 2020 Gator (RIP) JTR with a reputable shop near me. I was/am super excited to work with these guys and get this swap done; however, the swap is about $5k less than the delta from trading in the JTR for a '24 392 Wrangler.

I know I know...do you use the bed? Do you want a truck or a 'Jeep'? So on and so forth, the answer is...yes and no. My JTR only has 36k miles, so it's fairly new. It's 'built up' with Falcon 3.3s, Claton 2.5" system, Method 703 wheels, and newish 37" Nitto RGs. I also have an RLD canopy on it which is nice...

I rock the 24" 392 JL stock just fine; a non-XR earlier year would need to be updated, which is not a consideration for me.

So, for 5k more I get the floating rear axle (ok so what), 4.56 gearing, and so on and so forth...y'all already know.

The JTR swap is just that...the AMW kit.

Long story short...I can take or leave the bed. I do use it, but I don't think it will affect my life as much with it gone.

Thoughts?

Below is my JTR:

Did you end up doing the swap? just curious as I'm contemplating the same thing right now.

 

[Viper501]

Did you end up doing the swap? just curious as I'm contemplating the same thing right now.

Me too.

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