The “OG” Jeep Wrangler JLU Build that Started it All

This is where it all began. Long before the company officially existed, this was the first JL I could get my hands on – the spark that started this entire adventure. Every modification, every trail test, and even our very first YouTube video began with this Jeep. It’s the foundation of what American Adventure Lab has become: a commitment to innovation, capability, and the pursuit of adventure.
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Vehicle: 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon

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

Products Used in This Build

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So… About the video below. 

This was the absolute, very first video I put together “blog style”. There were a lot of learning curves that started with this one, like choosing a better camera placement. 😂

Cargo Innovation

This Jeep went through a ton of iterations before finally settling on the configuration you see here. Almost all of our shop builds have used a setup very similar to this. It just works well!

Cargo Components: MASS Platform, Flip’n Slide, (2) 6″ Drawers, (1) 4″ Drawer, Ultralight Flat Slide, MASS Cargo Shelf, VersaTable

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