Episode 766 – Grand Wagoneer 48k sold!
This Week In Jeep
Jeep Has No Problem Selling Six-Figure Price-Tag Vehicles
According to reports from the Chicago Auto Show (happening as we record this)
Jim Morrison – Head of the Jeep Brand for North America – Claims demand is high
$110,000 Series III and Series III Obsidian trims are the most sought after
Combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer 2022 sales = 47,995 units
Expectations are high for 2023
Long wheelbase model “L” coming for 2023
Inline-six Engine (Hurricane) should be available this year as well
The 2023 Grand Wagoneer cannot be had for less than $88,640
Less luxurious Wagoneer carries a starting price of $58,995
Not Really Jeep Related BUT…..
Did you hear that Jeep’s parent company Stellantis is recalling 340k Ram trucks?
The Automaker recommends parking trucks outside until the issue is resolved.
2021-2023 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups w/ 6.7L Cummins
Over 300k here in the U.S. alone
An electrical connector can overheat and cause a potential fire risk.
So far there have been 6 fires reported / with no accidents or injuries YET
The Jeep CJ-3B Celebrates 70 Years This Week
Launched in the US in ‘53
The model was the first Jeep to be manufactured by Willys-Overland in Brazil in 1954.
Why am I talking about Jeeps in Brazil? – “Operation Pineapple”. In 1955, 3 Scouts left São Paulo for Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada to participate in the 8th World Scout Jamboree.
The incredible trip ended up being an extended trip to Alaska aboard a CJ-3B.
Three scouts traveled about 45,360 miles in just over a year.
Passing through 19 countries and living incredible stories.
Those scouts were named Hugo Vidal, Charles Downey, and Jan Stekly.
instantly became legends in the Jeep community.
(Chuck’s parents probably cracked beers with all these guys.)
All are portrayed in the book “Flashes of an Adventure – Operation Pineapple”.
The CJ-3B used in the expedition contained a number of parts and accessories, However, it had no mechanical issues on the journey whatsoever.
A special video citing the trip was posted to the Jeep Brazil YouTube channel in 2018.
In the video, Hugo Vidal, one of the scouts that made the trip gave his take on the life-changing event some 65 years later.
Newbie Nuggets with Wendy
Why do you air down your tires? And what do you air down to?
Airing down the tires for rock crawling, desert riding, snow, and mud offers several advantages for wheeling. We have discussed in episode 431 the types of tools for airing down and up, and how much to air down which all depends on your tire compound and what you are driving, and the type of obstacles you are traversing.
Showing a tire not aired down vs aired down
Actual psi depends on the stiffness and height of the tire sidewall, weight of the vehicle, type of wheels being used, and the road surface and condition
Four reasons airing down is beneficial to off-roading:
- Improved traction by allowing the tire contact patch to spread over a greater area
- Improve ride since the tires are softer
- Reduce the risk of a puncture since the tire tread and sidewall have more compliance – like an inflated vs deflated balloon
- Reduced damage to the road surface since the weight on each tire spread out over a greater area of the tire contact patch. Preserving trails
We always recommend airing down when on a trail, even an easy road. It’s amazing when a driver does and then says later, “wow that made a huge difference”. So let’s all try to reduce our footprint on the trails by airing down and helping the planet.
NOTE: Make sure you air up to the proper psi for your vehicle and tires. Under-pressured tires on the highway could cause a tire to fail/blowout
Jeep Talk Show Gladiator Update
Adding auxiliary lights, onboard air, etc… is exciting and enhances your Jeep, for fun and better off-road performance.
Thanks to TYRI lights I have been doing some wiring on the 2021 Jeep Talk Show Gladiator recently.
Installing the 2 7” Tyri D18 lights is easy, but running the wiring isn’t as easy. The harnesses included certainly helped but you still have to run the harness, and zip tie it up out of the way.
Fortunately, when I built out my custom Gladiator I ordered the Authentic Mopar Auxiliary Switch Bank
This gave me four wires, under the hood that all I had to do was hook up what I wanted to be able to turn on or off.
Two 40 amp and two 15 amp. With the right wiring and relay you can increase that to match your requirements.
I didn’t wire the TYRI D18 or 1010 lights directly to the AUX lines, I added a FUSE. You want to make sure the wire gauge and length match the current requirements of what you are powering. This should be 20% greater than the requirement.
Fuse or breaker? Keep this in mind depending on how critical the thing is you are powering. I have decided on a 40 amp breaker for the Viair 450c air compressor. I don’t want to be needing to use the air compressor and have used my last 40 amp fuse.
If your JT Gladiator didn’t come with a Mopar AUX switch bank, you can order one online from MOPAR, AMAZON, or QUADRATEC. They are between $300 and $400. It looks factory because it is factory.
We’ll have the Mopar part numbers in our show notes for this episode, 766 82215190AE black / 82215798AE silver
Must-Have Stuff Pick-of-the-Week for your Jeep!
Gorilla Automotive 1721 Telescoping Power Wrench $27.22
The Gorilla Power Wrench’s 21″ telescoping handle provides the leverage needed to remove even the tightest lug nuts with ease. Includes dual sockets that fit virtually all standard Original Equipment lug nuts. 17mm, 19mm(3/4″), 21mm(13/16″), 23mm(7/8″) socket sizes included.
- The telescoping handle extends to 21 inches for maximum leverage
- Compacts to 14 inches for easy storage
- Hardened steel and precision construction
- A perfect replacement for your standard lug wrench
- Polybag included for convenient storage – (holds up well)
This is the original, there are others that sell for less (half the price) but they aren’t made like this. Many imitators – No duplicators
Links Mentioned in this Episode
NEXEN Tires USA https://www.nexentireusa.com/
Trails 411- POWERING Your Adventure https://www.youtube.com/user/backcountrydriver
The 4×4 Radio Network http://4x4radionetwork.com/
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