Why We Didn't Buy a 392 HEMI Jeep Wrangler JL when it First Came Out
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In spite of our love of big V8 engines, there's a reason why Cindy and I did not buy a 392 HEMI Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, right when it first came out. Well, aside from the fact that we already owned 3 built up Jeeps that did everything we wanted and more and this is to say nothing about Moby, our JK Wrangler that already had a Motech 6.2L LT. In this video, you'll get to learn what our main struggle was and what we ultimately decided to do and why.
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Congrats guys!! That’s such a killer wrangler. Can’t wait to see what y’all do with it. You guys have the best builds!
Thank you :)
Got mine 3 weeks ago. Best driving Jeep of the 3 I’ve got. They knocked it out with the 392! And yes ,that exhaust sound never gets old! Congratulations and can’t wait to see how you build it.
Awesome and thank you.
Couldn’t agree more. I have owned several and the 392 beats ‘‘em all! Congrats on the new ride!
I ordered mine about 2 weeks ago and I should have it in about 10 weeks at least that’s what my dealer told me.
@@americanpatriot8996 if you have your VON from your dealer you can track your Jeep build online through the Jeep website. I have been watching mine for three months now.
@@chris-lj9uk same here mate, I would have been happy with diesel but the 3.6 does better than I expected with the 8 speed. Still an awesome rig though.
Rubicon 392 in all white is absolutely insane. Congrats.
Thank you :)
Welcome to the 392 family.. absolutely amazing Jeep! We love ours. We've bought 2 JLs from Kent. Very straight forward and good dealership to work with. We came all the way from Indiana to work with him 👍
Awesome!
Been following you since the TJ days, copied lots of your mods to my LJ at the time. Sold my LJ and still regards till this day. Just bought the 392 around 4 weeks ago, kind of a forever car. Somewhere along the way a jeep is not a jeep anymore is wayalife
Awesome 😎
Peterson in Nampa was great to work with when we bought our 2021 Rubicon Unlimited in August of 2021, yes we said you sent us LOL. Like you Eddie we were "sign me up" on the 392 and then like you guys the reality check came in. We went with the 3.6 ecoTorque instead though. Ghost (our 2021 Sting Gray Rubicon) will have a 392 in the future but decided we would go with a swap when we get there, maybe it will be out of a wreaked 392 Rubicon who knows :) Congrats on a beautiful 392 Rubicon!
Thank you
I'm on my 6th jeep. My first was a 1982 Scrambler. Drove it for 10 or 12 years. Drove it over the Rubicon trail 3 or 4 times. It will always be my favorite. My first TJ was a 99'. My 2nd was a 04 unlimited, which was another favorite. Retired to South East Arizona in 2019 and in 2021, bought a 1998 2.5, 5 speed. Had fun for a couple months, and came upon a 05 Rubicon short wheel base, 6 speed manual, which was a bucket list jeep for me. It's going to be my all around trail rig for me. Now I'm fortunate to also own a 22 Gladiator Sport S Max Tow. Not rich, but retirement is treating me pretty good.
Nice to hear. Enjoy
Very nice! Looking forward to hearing how you like the full-time 4x4 hi tcase etc and the stock cv and how they hold up. I know you really wheel your jeeps and this is so cool.
We'll do our best to keep an update on things.
@@wayalife I'm looking into buying one of these as well...I love the full time 4wd....but am curious about longevity as well
Congratulations on getting your 392 Rubi! I started watching your videos when you did the restoration on Jane. I've always been a Jeep fan but have never owned one, until now. Just took delivery in May of a 2022 Wrangler Unlimited Willys! What a fun ride! Now I understand your passion!
That is awesome! And, congratulations on getting a Jeep 👍
Welcome to the 392 club!!! I love mine more and more everyday! Can’t wait to see what y’all do with the build. I’ll certainly be following and watching for ideas!
Thank you and awesome! 😎
Love it! Peterson Jeep is just 10 minutes from my house.
Very cool!
Just ask for Kent when you come in or you can always call.
1st Jeep was a CJ5 Golden Eagle, 304 with a 3 spd stick. Bought new and a handful under throttle. The guy I sold it to, kept it 25 years. Showed up after that, restored, at Collins bros outside of Dallas. 22 Rubi ER on order... waiting. 2.0L T. Loved this review! 👍👍😎🇺🇸
Very cool :)
Congrats!!! I started watching your channel last year as I began to research and learn everything I could about the JL Rubicon. I had a beat-up 1977 FJ40 in High School and it truly was a way-a-life... but then adulthood sunk in and I bought a practical Honda Civic. After 15 years of owning the "practically boring" civic I wanted a new FUN car, and what's more fun than a Jeep! Your channel helped me get up to speed, and the more I learned from your videos, the more I knew the Jeep JL was the answer. It is about way more than buying a Jeep, it is a community and I am grateful you welcomed us into that world. So after hundreds of hours of research (watching almost all your videos), and debating the diesel, vs. turbo, vs. pentastar, vs. hemi... I bought the Hemi 392. I took delivery in March an I love it. Thank you for making such great videos, the editing and filming is excellent. I can't wait to see your 392 build!
3 questions:
1. Are you guys going to offer T-shirts? I would love to show my support and have some cool Wayalife threads. I supported another channel on youtube where they offered a cool t-shirt design on Bonfire, people signed up, paid, and then they shipped them all at once. You could do a JL 392/Wayalife build design to celebrate your newest Jeep, offer it on a future video, and we could buy it to support the channel. They do all the shipping, printing, warehouse, so no inventory. Here is a link to that youtube t-shirt (acorn to Aribella is the youtube channel, they have done about 5 t-shirts to celebrate various milestones as the build their boat). And these 60/40 blend shirts are so darn comfy. Just a thought.
www.bonfire.com/acorn-to-arabella-planking-party-2020/?productType=bacf6cd6-b53d-469c-ab96-02afe5b15f71
2. I noticed you didn't get the 392XR, why so? I didn't get the XR option either but I'm curious about your build decisions.
3. Not really a question... but I added the Redline tuning 392 hood lifts and that helped a lot with that heavy JT Mojave hood. Which is good because I love looking at that big V8.
That's awesome and congratulations! To answer your questions, we used to sell shirts and need to again. Thank you for the link, I will give it a look. We didn't get the XR because we have other plans for suspension and tires. Again, thank you for the tip!
Congratulations 🎊 another awesome jeep for your collection 😀
You guys are not crazy, jeep are addictive and once you owed one there's no turning back. Rock on 🤘
LOL - so true!
Long drive home ha! I will definitely check out Peterson for my next jeep. Bought my Ram from them back in 2006.
Nice!
Such a badass wrangler! Can’t wait to see how it EVOlves. Great job with the edits too, the jumps were on point!
Thank you and we're happy to hear you can appreciate the work we put into our videos :)
Wow!! This is so awesome! Congratulations! Perfect addition to the collection. Exciting to see!
Thank you :)
we just picked up our Motec LT1 10 speed JK. Robbie does such a phenomenal job on the conversions. It was a hard choice to pass on the 392 and have a LT1 installed in our built JK. I am sure you guys will love the 392. Good luck
You will love what you're getting.
Yes! I am so glad ya'll got a 392! Now we can live vicariously through you. Please do not spare anything on this build.
We'll do our best :)
Congrats Eddie, I know for you, it’s a dream come true. So excited for you guys
Thank you :)
You are right, this could be the last year they are available, smart buy, it's why I got a Powerwagon...More affordable for me but I really wanted a 392 Recon!
Good buy on the Powerwagon
Of course you are crazy about jeeps... that's why I follow you on TH-cam. Congratulations and thanks for sharing it with the world.
Can't wait to see where this new adventure will lead you.
LOL - thank you.
Kent is simply a rock star.
LOL - you'll give him a big head.
That means a lot. Thank you
Congratulations to you and Cindy, Eddie! Well deserved! My hydro blue 392 is on order and am awaiting its delivery in the next few months.
Thank you and an early congratulations to you!
Two things about your CJ5 Renegade...the Warn 8274 winch and the gorgeous aluminum slot wheels. I would give anything to have a set to mount on a new Wrangler or Gladiator. Beautiful CJ5.
Thank you. And actually, the winch is an 8074 and made specifically for Jeep. 👍🏻
Cool that you bought in Nampa, that's really close to my house. I picked my JT up from LM Jeep in Boise, I guess I should have checked Petersen's too.
Beautiful area you live in 👍
Eddie,,,, You made your own!!!! My friends growing up had a CJ5 V8..... It could pop wheelies Modified....
Nice video. This makes me want to get the 392. So, I pulled the trigger and just ordered 2023 392XR. Can't wait.
Congratulations to you! 👍
@@wayalife Yes sir, thank you.
Didn't see this coming. Can't wait to see how this build evolves
Awesome 😎
Moby is the most iconic jk in my head.Moby have been my screen saver for years !!!
Awesome! We're glad to know there are still people out there who can appreciate him. 👍
So excited to see what you guys do!! Congrats on the awesome and exciting purchase!!!!
Thanks so much!!
Congratulations on the 392! I'll take it as a gesture of optimism and hope that things will get better in America. Gas prices will stabilize and the ICE, V8 or otherwise, is not going anywhere any time soon. Btw, Wayalife has the best soundtrack as well as content!
Thank you. We're always optimistic when it comes to America but unfortunately, I don't think the V8 is gonna be around for much longer. By 2024, EPA standards are going to force the hands of car makers to go electric. Already, Jeep has announced that 70% of their product line will be electrified by then. Glad you enjoyed our video and soundtrack 😎
@@wayalife Darn it! My 3.6L bright white Rubicon just arrived at the dealer this morning. Better save my pennies to get the 392 while I still can! 2024? Wow...that's not long from now...
@@wayalife Eddie, if you don't mind - did you ever feel the 3.6L was insufficient/lacking in power with Jet Li? Thanks, appreciate your thoughts on this
@@michaelpark4120 With the 38" tires we were running, I never felt we were lacking in power.
Back in the early 70s Jeep felt pressure from the ford bronco with the 302 v8, Congratulations on the New Jeep, Can't wait to see the progress of this new jeep.. Such a great channel. Was waiting on the drag race.. lol
LOL - we were trying to follow proper break in procedures 😁
@@wayalife hmm .. maybe time each one of them to see a 1/4 mile time just for the fun of it.. take care..
Congrats on the beast. We love our 392. Most smiles per gallon we have ever owned 🙌🏻
Thank you and awesome! 👍
Welcome to the 392 club. So cool to see other Jeep enthusiasts indulge themselves.
Thank you 👍
Nice 392 sounds awesome!.... I opted for the same torque and ordered a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe..., no gas needed to commute to work. I love that Jeep offers practically any kind of powertrain you could possibly want. Just bought gas on Sunday for $2.99/gal, so gas is coming down in some areas of the US.
Awesome and enjoy. Congratulations. Can’t wait to see what you do with the new Jeep. Love seeing Moby, such a beautiful Jk!
Thank you
Need an updated fleet video!! Congrats Eddie and Cindy.
LOL - yes, I think you're right.
So glad see you all got a Jeep with 392!!!! I love your channel,,, you guys rock.. one day I pray have garage filled with Jeeps as well… keep up great work and stay safe,,, 👍❤️🤩
Thank you :)
Congratulations, I check my order status daily for mine. Can't wait to get it!
Hope you get it soon!
Congrats guys!! I love your channel and will always support your content. You guys are the best 👍👍
Thank you. We really do appreciate it. 😎
Loved the disclaimer in the video. I understand your position. I have an '08 JKU I've built it up since new following you and others on the forums. I just got finished installing a 5.7L Hemi and 8spd trans in it. Absolutely love it. It sits on 1 ton axles and 40s with the power to run it. When the 392 came out I got excited, excited that maybe...just maybe they would 392 the Gladiator. That obviously isn't gonna happen so I'm currently making plans to hopefully do a 392 on my Gladiator. Enjoy it, nothing like the growl of the V-8, whether old school cool or modern.
LOL - I think you're the first person to notice it 🤣
Calling Perterson's now, and congratulations!!!
Thank you and awesome! Please let Kent know we sent you there :)
Excellent addition to the family, thanks for sharing
Thank you. We're happy to hear you like what we got :)
I've bought last year a first of it's kind, the 4XE Sahara! I like that it has the same axles, same Stock CVs and 3.72 Gearing as the 392. Of course, I've did my "low cost" build, 2 In Mopar lift (my attempt at a youtube video of it), 35x1250's, ARB in the rear. Additionally front Red Redrock bumpers, XRT Winch, Smittybilt side rails, and of course a CB Bar and SwitchPro setup. Anyway Looking forward to see what you do with this Beast. Thanks for all the years!
What kind of mileage are you getting with the 4XE and 35s?
@@KJsProjects Hard to tell, I can go to work, lunch, and back all on electric still even after 35s. I calculated manually the last tank of Gas and worked out to 59 mpg. In town the 35 didn't affect the electric range much at all, they are KO2. mpge says 24 for what thats worth.
We got Jake from Kent last year. We flew up from Dallas cause like you the price was that good. Only reason we did not get the 392 is i wanted the manual transmission over anything. So we got the Sahara.
Nice!
Cindy & Moby letting you & the 392 know who the top dog in the Wayalife fleet is...ROLMAO!!!
LOL
Congratulations on the new addition. I believe it would be a lot of fun if it wasn’t way out of my budget.
Thank you and yes, they are stupid expensive.
Glad you added the 392!
Thank you. We love it!
Wow, that's awesome. I cannot wait to watch the build process on this Jeep.
Thank you.
I’ve watched this episode several times now. You’ve gotta give us an update!!! I’m not above begging! 🤣
Sorry about the lack of a follow up. We've been meaning to do something for a while now, we've just had a lot going on.
@@wayalife it’s all good! No apologies necessary! Your content is great!
@@furious7515 We appreciate your understanding and glad to know you enjoy our videos.
Wow! What a beautiful beast! Congrats on the purchase, can't wait to see what build you're going to equip it with.
Thank you :)
Still patiently waiting for my 392, it was scheduled for production a month ago. So I’m excited to see what you have planned for yours.
I think you are right about this being the end of V8 Jeeps and that’s exactly why I signed up as well.
Hang in there. Took us a little over 4 months to finally get ours. You're gonna love it!
Awesome addition to the fleet, thanks for sharing your purchasing experience. I’ll have to take a look at Peterson although it is a really long ways away as we’re in Las Cruces NM.
Need to study which Wrangler I want. If you really think about it, they are all stupid expensive. The customization is what I’m after and the ability to go anywhere! Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Congrats on the purchase! That exhaust note is it's own symphony!
It sure is and thank you!
I guess that hurt. Obviously, you weren’t empty, you must have had 4.162 gallons still in the tank, glad for that. A Hemi Jeep should have a 21.5-gallon fuel tank, at $5.79.9 a gallon (if you were completely empty) that would have been $124.6785. Wow, that’s a lot of money for a tank full of gas, but you were standing on it (a little). That was a fun trip/video. I’ve got to say that New Jeep was a beauty. You have a great fleet of Jeeps. Thanks
Yeah, gas prices these days do take the fun out of it but only by a bit. Glad you enjoyed the video and our Jeeps :)
@@wayalife Happy Thanksgiving
watching your videos always feel like I'm watching a high production short film/documentary
Truly flattered that you would say as much. Thank you.
I’m stoked to see what you’ll be doing with the 392
Awesome!
Thanks for sharing. I had TWO 1974 Renegades! Loved both of them! Nice and simple design compared to my new 2021 Sahara 4 door JLU. I can’t wait for the super charged 3.6 V-6. Half the weight of the 392. I still love the V8 sound!
Can't say that I'm a fan of superchargers but hope it works out well for you. Shame you had to get rid of your Renegades.
Their bodies were rusting off the frame. Lol
Just bought mine in polished primer (sting grey). 👍🏻
Congratulations to you 👍
We love ❤️ ours! Tuscadero 392 getting 16.5 mpg close to what our 07 3.8l with 35” tires
Awesome!
I’m loving my 392. It will be interesting to see what you do to it. Love your pup
Thank you and glad to hear you enjoy seeing Ripley :)
I’d like to see 38” mud tires and maybe some gen right aluminum bumpers and rocker guards. Also a swing out tire carrier. Your channel rocks
I got lucky and found a black Rubicon 392 with the XR package (4.56 gears, 35" tires), with a SOT (Sky One Touch) roof. While hesitant at first about this roof option, I have to say I love it. Challenge will be to keep it stock as much as possible to retain future value...or not lol. Starting with Tazer Mini and winch.
LOL - keeping it stock as possible is the real challenge but for us, mainly because everything we can do will suck a little power out of it and it's crazy fun to drive as is. No way we're ever selling this thing.
Awesome! I knew you had a good reason for sacrificing Jet 😆 Looking forward to future videos of the 392!
Thank you :)
My Home town Jeep dealership in Nampa Idaho! I ordered my 2024 2 door Willys in Anvil from them!!
Awesome and congratulations!
Congrats on the 392. Now I want to trade Rubicon 21 to 392. Love the video the view of the mountains. Never been that side of the country. Can’t wait to see what kind of mods you will add.
Thank you
Cannot wait for the name :). Moby is still my favorite. Then Jane because of the work you put into it.
A name will come. Just need to give it some thought. :)
That is a beautiful rig. Congrats !! Great vid as always. Keep'em coming !!
Thanks! We'll try our best.
I cant lie at first i was a little worried moby was getting traded in. Now I can get on with the rest of my day lol
LOL 🤣
I would love to see a walk around video of all the Jeeps. This my favorite channel on TH-cam
We've done it a couple of times but there are new Jeeps in the mix now. We'll have to do it again.
Just stumbled to your video and subscribed! I have a Rubicon XR with the V6 due to come in this weekend or next. We are neighbors as I live in Mesa AZ. Looking forward to catching up to your previous video's. Congratulations on your 392! I almost went that route but I had my share of V8's and Diesels. This should fit the bill for now ;) (For now!). Enjoy it!🙂
Thank you and congratulations to you!
Congratulations Eddie!!!! We were just at the dealership today deciding weather or not to pull the trigger on a 392!!! The Diesel build is done so why not another build!! Hell Yeah !! LOL LOL
Awesome! If you can afford it, I'd say do it! 👍
Beautiful Jeep, congratulations Wayalife 💪🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you, we really do appreciate it.
Can't wait to see where you go with this one! Congrats!!
Thank you.
Excellent choice. Looking forward to seeing how far you can push it on the Rubicon trail as is. have a '21 JLU with reccon package and it is exceptionally capable already.
Oh, you can totally do the Rubicon in a stock JL. With what you have, it'll be that much easier.
That CJ5 is still my favorite over all your Jeeps including the 392
LOL - a lot of blood sweat and tears went into Jane. We love her too!
Aloha Wayne. This was a terrific journey for your new Jeep JL Wrangler 392. Congratulations on your new purchase. I can't wait to see what you are going to create a new muscle with more additional items. Great video 📼.🤜🤛👉🏼👈🏿😇🤙👍💕🚖🏆📼🤓💥💫
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed our video.
WAYALIFE is BACK!!! Congrats on the 392!! Now Ladies and Gentleman the show is goin down… Grab the popcorn🍿 and 👀
LOL - thank you.
Congratulations man … that is a sweet ride !!!!
Thank you 😊
WOW I was hoping you guys would eventually get one. I am so excited to watch what happens next with the 392 also I didn't hear a name......come onnnn guys the suspense is killing me :) I've been thinking about trading in my 2019 JLU Rubicon for one but you are correct the 392 is crazy expensive , gas prices etc but hey I think all jeep enthusiasts are a little crazy at least I know I am ( in a good way)Thank you so much for video's of your adventures I lov watching them and maybe one day my wife and I can join you guys, beings we live on the east coast it's a little difficult but hey without drams what do we have. Thank you for all you guys do I have learned some much through the years.
LOL - gotta come up with an appropriate name and typically, that comes after it gets used and built up a bit. Would be great to meet and wheel with you and your wife someday.
Ohh boy! at that 0:22 mark you pump the gas pedal twice it brings me back memories of having a carburetor vehicle lol. Now you got a HIS and HERS V8 WRANGLER ❤
Blast from the past and really, only one that people who lived through it can understand. LOL
My 22 JLU 3.6 auto is averaging 25.7 for the first 700 miles of mix driving. The 392 will be a lot of fun and will probably be sought after in the future which will help to retain its value. Enjoy!
The MPG or lack thereof is something you have to be willing to bend over and accept for sure.
Nice looking forward to seeing it again. And what you do with it. But I'm like the misadventures of pip and Moby
Oh, you can be sure that we will still be featuring Pippi and Moby! 👍
Congratulations guys.. Amazing 392. Amazing Jeep Channel 👌🏽
Thanks so much!
Very cool. Ours (2022 392) went D1 at the same time you released this video.
Awesome! Hope you get it soon.
I’m so intrigued by the 392. I love the idea and have thought about swapping a v8 in all of my wranglers up until this one which is a 2017 joy rubicon. I love it the way it is. I’m at a point in my life where having two Jeep’s is almost financially doable. Here is my big/huge hang up. I am old school, I want it to be stick. I hate that you can’t get it in stick and if I’m paying upwards of 70k I don’t want to be doing any swaps. Driving a jeep stick is what nature intended. So tell me in your opinion is giving up driving stick worth it to you?
Like you, I am old school and fortunately, still have a few Jeeps that are manuals. That said, I personally think it is worth giving up for this engine and 8-speed auto. It really is that nice and it still has paddle shifters on the steering wheel so that you can take control.
I had Robbie drop a L86 in mine been the best investment Iv made. I just had Dan who use to work there but moved to WI put a magnus supercharger on it what a top notch job he did No matter what way u go v8 Jeep is where it’s at.
Very cool! We love our Motech 6.2L LT
Thanks for sharing and congratulations for your new toy.
Thank you 🤗
Awesome! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see what you do with this 392!
Thank you :)
Congrats on your 392. Will be following along of course on build and trail hijinks!
Thank you.
We love the 392 so much we have two of them! Scott is the man for sure. Always super helpful! Was that half door packaging we saw in the back at the end of the video?! If so, you're going to love those man.
LOL - awesome. And yes, we ordered half doors with this Jeep, just like we did for Pippi.
LOVE that powder blue classic Renegade!!
It was called Jetset Blue Metallic back then 👍
I was thinking to myself, “that dealership looks familiar!” Then you said Nampa ID, confirming my suspicions haha. Congrats on the new Jeep.
LOL - thank you. :)
Glad you are liking it!!
LOL - are you kidding me? The thing is freakin AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much for everything my friend. 👍
@@wayalife any time!!
Great job on the video! Congrats on the 392 as well. Always good to see Ripley included. Man, she was serious about going after that toy 😜
LOL - glad you enjoyed our video and seeing Ripley 😎
My new dream car - a '21-'23 Rubicon Xtreme Recon 392 😊❤
Aswome!!!! Congratulations guys 👍 new jeep and new adventures can't wait for the new builds
Thank you and hope you'll follow along.
Congrats on the new rig!!
Thank you