The Original JL, Built One Iteration at a Time
J-Low was our 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon, the first JL we could get our hands on and the vehicle behind AAL’s first blog-style YouTube video. It became a development platform as the cargo layout and other equipment changed.
This page is an archive of that build. The early video shows its beginnings; the gallery includes later trail and camp configurations, with MASS storage, a fridge slide, drawers, and a tailgate table.
Vehicle: 2018 Wrangler JLU Rubicon, four-door
Powertrain: 3.6L V6, eight-speed automatic
Role: Early AAL JL development vehicle
Photo Record: Multiple stages of the build
A Cargo Layout That Developed With the Jeep
The recorded cargo list pairs a MASS platform with a Flip’n Slide, two 6-inch drawers, one 4-inch drawer, an Ultralight Flat Slide, a MASS Cargo Shelf, and a VersaTable. The photos show the fridge and working surfaces extending through the rear opening, with smaller storage above them.
The original JL MASS platform provides the mounting foundation. The pictured configuration developed through multiple versions, so compare the exact platform, connectors, and module dimensions when planning a similar arrangement.
An archived rear view showing the fridge, drawer stack, and smaller items carried above them.
Food preparation on the tailgate table, beside the rear cargo equipment.
Put the Kitchen Within Reach
The JL VersaTable gives the open tailgate its own working surface. The camp photos show how that surface sits beside the fridge slide and drawer system.
Think through the open layout before choosing parts. Allow space to stand between the extended equipment, open the fridge lid, and reach the drawer you need. Check fridge ventilation and keep wiring clear of moving slides.
Use the Photos as a Development Record
The gallery moves between mountain terrain, desert rock, wooded camps, and shop displays. It also shows changes in lighting, exterior equipment, and cargo packing.
Those views document the Jeep’s history. They can help you compare mounting locations and working space, but they do not establish one current parts package. Start with your own seating and storage requirements, then confirm the current version of each component.
J-Low at a wooded camp alongside another Jeep.
Back to the First Video
“Off the Wagon” was AAL’s first blog-style video about this 2018 Wrangler. It belongs to the beginning of the build, before the later cargo arrangements shown above. The original page also noted the learning curve of filming it, including camera placement.
Recorded Build Specifications
Engine
3.6L V6 – Stock
Transmission
ZF 8-speed Auto
Suspension
3.5″ Short Arm Lift from IVD
Remote reservoir shocks
Stock steering
Tires/Wheels
38″ Nitto Trail Grapplers
20″ Compression Wheels by Icon powder coated textured red
Questions About J-Low
Is This a Current Shop Build?
No. J-Low is a former AAL development vehicle. This page preserves its photos and recorded configuration.
Do the Video and Gallery Show the Same Stage?
The video documents the early Jeep. The gallery includes later configurations, so expect equipment to differ.
Which Cargo Components Were Recorded?
A MASS platform, Flip’n Slide, two 6-inch drawers, one 4-inch drawer, an Ultralight Flat Slide, MASS Cargo Shelf, and VersaTable. Check the current product pages before duplicating that combination.
Can You Help Plan a Similar Four-Door JL?
Use the questions button above the main photo. Include your year, Wrangler model, fridge dimensions, passenger needs, and the part of this layout you want to reproduce.
Products Used in This Build
J-Low Build Archive Photo Gallery
