@WhiteBronze392 Build

[@WhiteBronze392]

I got to test her out at Jeeptoberfest Saturday. All man made (Florida) but they do a really good job with both concrete, rock and dirt obstacles. It is a blast and she was flexed to the bumps with screams and cheers from the kids. The only rubbing or issue I found was the rear tires slightly touched the reservoirs on full bump so I need to resolve that (73.5” tons would do it ) I should be able to relocate them lower but need do some testing to keep them out of the way of the Antirock. Other than that everything worked perfectly.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

I picked these up from powder coat Friday they look great! I will start the install this week. Front will take some time with all of the cutting. Thanks again @jeepguru !

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

I also found out my coolant reservoir is leaking at the seam while we were there so ordered a new one. Smelled antifreeze and freaked a little but figured out what it was pretty quickly. Just glad it wasn’t something worse.

 

[Excaliburitto]

View attachment 50403I also found out my coolant reservoir is leaking at the seam while we were there so ordered a new one. Smelled antifreeze and freaked a little but figured out what it was pretty up quickly. Just glad it wasn’t something worse.

Would this one work on the 392?

 

[Excaliburitto]

Would this one work on the 392?

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Answering my own question, according to the website:

This item fits! Fits sub-models:
Unlimited Sahara, Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Willys, Rubicon 392 Final Edition, Sport S 4xe, High Altitude 4xe, Rubicon 4xe, Rubicon X 4xe, Willys 4xe, Rubicon, Rubicon 392, Rubicon X, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport


Now the next question: anyone is trying it?

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Would this one work on the 392?

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Good find and cool it says it does in their site. I somehow didn't realize this was a fairly common issue

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Answering my own question, according to the website:

This item fits! Fits sub-models:
Unlimited Sahara, Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Willys, Rubicon 392 Final Edition, Sport S 4xe, High Altitude 4xe, Rubicon 4xe, Rubicon X 4xe, Willys 4xe, Rubicon, Rubicon 392, Rubicon X, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport


Now the next question: anyone is trying it?

I just replied to your first one….. I may be the one to try it since I will be swapping one anyway

 

[Excaliburitto]

Good find and cool it says it does in their site. I somehow didn't realize this was a fairly common issue

Seems there are quite a few failures, but perhaps not on the 392: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...uminum-expansion-tank-now-on-pre-sale.157765/

 

[Excaliburitto]

I just replied to your first one….. I may be the one to try it since I will be swapping one anyway

You might want to call them and not trust what the site says. Looking at their Silicone Coolant Hose Kit, Fits 2020+ Jeep Gladiator JT 3.6L W/ Automatic Transmission also shows them as being compatible with the 392. I really don't know, but I doubt the 3.6 and V8 use the same hoses - does any one knows?

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Seems there are quite a few failures, but perhaps not on the 392: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...uminum-expansion-tank-now-on-pre-sale.157765/

Maybe just the numbers thing of 392s vs others? Not sure why I’m the lucky one

Edit just did a quick search and seems there are a few others

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Maybe just the numbers thing of 392s vs others? Not sure why I’m the lucky one

Edit just did a quick search and seems there are a few others

Found some more so I don’t feel lonely

Coolant level slowly going down and strange smell in engine bay.

Anyone having issues with slow coolant loss. I’ve got about 33,000 miles on the Jeep currently and ever since it was new, I have had to add small amounts of coolant from time to time. Thus far I have probably used about a half of a gallon, and there are no visible leaks. On another note, the...

www.jeep392.com

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

You might want to call them and not trust what the site says. Looking at their Silicone Coolant Hose Kit, Fits 2020+ Jeep Gladiator JT 3.6L W/ Automatic Transmission also shows them as being compatible with the 392. I really don't know, but I doubt the 3.6 and V8 use the same hoses - does any one knows?

I was looking at the installed pics and looking at mine at the same time and believe it will fit. Everything looks the same.

I was going to pull the trigger but saw that it’s preorder so doesn’t fix my problem now but have a new OEM on the way anyway. I may go ahead and pull the trigger and and keep the other new OEM on hand for the JT just in case after I swap in the Miroto

 

[ameldorf]

The Mishimoto is like the other model Wranglers that have the hose connection on the bottom vs side like the 392. Itll prob mount fine but youll have to do some finaggling with the hoses most likely. I made a diesel model work bc I wanted a black reservoir.

 

[Excaliburitto]

Their site is a mess. While they state at the top that it works with the 392, in the Product Description section they list:

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

The Mishimoto is like the other model Wranglers that have the hose connection on the bottom vs side like the 392. Itll prob mount fine but youll have to do some finaggling with the hoses most likely. I made a diesel model work bc I wanted a black reservoir.
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Looks good I wonder if it’s more durable ? Is there a window to see level?

 

[ameldorf]

Looks good I wonder if it’s more durable ? Is there a window to see level?

The lid has a dipstick built in. Not sure on durability.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Swapped out the tank. It’s only 1 bolt and two hoses much quicker than I thought and didn’t even make a mess.

I also switched the rear bumper which was pretty simple since I had already installed the Genright one. I am going to need to get my buddy to tack weld 4 nuts inside the frame that held the OEM tow hooks but got removed for the Genright bumper. The Motobilt bumper utilizes them on the sides.. I was able to get two of them to work for now. The 4 in bottom are what really hold it on so it will be fine until I get the other two in. Hazards of swapping from one aftermarket part to another

I am going to eventually add lower corner armor as well but probably nemesis as it lines up with my fender cut.
Overall I really like the minimal look of the bumper and how its more subtle compared to the bare aluminum.
I am going to tackle the hard part today in swapping out the front bumper for the tomahawk.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Finally done I love how it looks install was rough as expected but happy with the finished product.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Finally done I love how it looks install was rough as expected but happy with the finished product.
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I love their front bumper. Their back bumper isn't for me at all.

 

[Ted392]

You are going at it. Nice work.

Mine is up for the winter. New winter project toy on lift now .