V8 Jeeper

Spartan · Nov 4, 2021

Thanks for having me on the Forum. I am a USAF member who has a 2012 JKU Sahara and 1978 CJ5. I realized that after my divorce I needed to build my credit back by financing something. I am finally in a place where I can afford to buy a vehicle. I was considering a V8 swap in my JKU but decided it was about the same cost for a 392. So, I ordered my JLU XR in August. Called the dealership today to get an update. I found out my 392 has been pushed back because it is going to be a 2022 model. I did get a VIN so I can track it now. My CJ is in the garage right now getting the engine rebuilt. She should be done in a few weeks. I cannot wait to have two V8 Jeeps in the driveway.

Viking Jeeper · Nov 4, 2021

I certainly appears to me its the XR package that pushed your jeep to 2022. I ordered without XR Oct 6 and am still on track for a 2021

byhumba · Nov 4, 2021

Spartan said:
Thanks for having me on the Forum. I am a USAF member who has a 2012 JKU Sahara and 1978 CJ5. I realized that after my divorce I needed to build my credit back by financing something. I am finally in a place where I can afford to buy a vehicle. I was considering a V8 swap in my JKU but decided it was about the same cost for a 392. So, I ordered my JLU XR in August. Called the dealership today to get an update. I found out my 392 has been pushed back because it is going to be a 2022 model. I did get a VIN so I can track it now. My CJ is in the garage right now getting the engine rebuilt. She should be done in a few weeks. I cannot wait to have two V8 Jeeps in the driveway.

Thanks for your service. Welcome to the forum. Kepp us updated on your 392 progress...and the progress of that CJ engine rebuild.

willy · Nov 4, 2021

Welcome to the forum @Spartan - Thank you for your service! Congrats on the 392 order!

JEEPGEEK · Nov 4, 2021

Spartan said:
Thanks for having me on the Forum. I am a USAF member who has a 2012 JKU Sahara and 1978 CJ5. I realized that after my divorce I needed to build my credit back by financing something. I am finally in a place where I can afford to buy a vehicle. I was considering a V8 swap in my JKU but decided it was about the same cost for a 392. So, I ordered my JLU XR in August. Called the dealership today to get an update. I found out my 392 has been pushed back because it is going to be a 2022 model. I did get a VIN so I can track it now. My CJ is in the garage right now getting the engine rebuilt. She should be done in a few weeks. I cannot wait to have two V8 Jeeps in the driveway.

Welcome Spartan! I am an USAF vet who has two V8 Jeeps in my driveway and I honestly could not think of any other vehicles I would prefer. Glad to hear you are recovering from the divorce, I too have been through that. Hang in there, there is no therapy like Jeep therapy! I just received my 392XR on 10/30 and let me tell you, the wait sucks, but totally worth it. Keep us posted on the CJ build!

Here's a picture of my "project" Jeep.

YukonCornelius · Nov 4, 2021

@Spartan and @JEEPGEEK Thank you both for your service!

Chazzard · Nov 4, 2021

Spartan said:
Thanks for having me on the Forum. I am a USAF member who has a 2012 JKU Sahara and 1978 CJ5. I realized that after my divorce I needed to build my credit back by financing something. I am finally in a place where I can afford to buy a vehicle. I was considering a V8 swap in my JKU but decided it was about the same cost for a 392. So, I ordered my JLU XR in August. Called the dealership today to get an update. I found out my 392 has been pushed back because it is going to be a 2022 model. I did get a VIN so I can track it now. My CJ is in the garage right now getting the engine rebuilt. She should be done in a few weeks. I cannot wait to have two V8 Jeeps in the driveway.

How do you track it?