Jump to content
News
Reviews
Discussons
Activity
Create New...
Close
  • William Maley
    William Maley

    By William Maley •

    Mopar JK8 Independence Pickup Kit For Jeep Wrangler A Big Seller

    William Maley

    Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

    December 16, 2011

    For the longest time, Jeep enthusiasts have been clamoring for a Wrangler pickup. The closest Jeep has come to making this dream come true is offer a kit called JK8 Independence that changes a Wrangler Unlimited into a Wrangler Truck. And the kits are flying off the shelf.

    Ward’s Auto reports that Mopar was estimating orders for the kit to be around 200-300. However, dealer orders for the kit are around 400. Mopar President Pietro Gorlier said Mopar is stepping up and getting kits sent out to dealers.

    Of course, thoughts turn to whether this means a production version will come out. Gorlier said that public response will play a huge part in future of a Wrangler pickup but warned the company “needs to balance the excitement of those who are blogging with real [sales] numbers.”

    But Gorlier does point out Jeep President Mike Manley has gone on record as saying that the next redesign of the Wrangler could include a pickup option, though no definite plans have been announced.

    Source: Ward’s Auto

    Related:

    Mopar Puts JK-8 Kit Up For Sale

    Go to articles

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    Intrepidation

    Maybe the strong sales will FINALLY prompt Jeep to build a pickup. Since the Dakota is dead anyway there's a void that one of the brands needs to fill, and I think Jeep is in a good position to capitalize on it. Jeep guys love Jeep the pickups, it'll find buyers.

    • Agree 1
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ocnblu

    That gray, modern take on the green one next to it is sexy as hell. And clearly based on the newest Wrangler. With a six cylinder diesel engine, it would be ALL MAN. LOVE. IT.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    pow

    Is the top still removable?

    At LAIAS, I drove a Wrangler Unlimited around downtown and thought it was awesome, even though dynamically it was terrible. There's just something about the wind in your hair, panoramic visibility, and sitting so high. And, surprisingly, unlike a roadster or convertible, you're not too conspicuous driving in one, since you've got the B-pillars shielding you from nosy eyes.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Scout
    2 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

    It's coming.  Test mules have been spotted.

    Just like various concepts have been teased for years. I'll believe it when they are for sale on dealer lots. 

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Robert Hall

    New Wrangler coming for '18, pickup version to follow in '19 is the current rumor..]but it has been rumored for years and years...given FCA's current chaos and confusion-driven leadership, I'm skeptical it will happen...I'll believe it when I see them on the lot at Spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (my local dealer in the CLE)

     

    Edited by Cubical-aka-Moltar
    • Agree 1
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    A Horse With No Name
    1 hour ago, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

    New Wrangler coming for '18, pickup version to follow in '19 is the current rumor..]but it has been rumored for years and years...given FCA's current chaos and confusion-driven leadership, I'm skeptical it will happen...I'll believe it when I see them on the lot at Spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram...

    Confused indeed!

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    G. David Felt
    1 hour ago, Cubical-aka-Moltar said:

    New Wrangler coming for '18, pickup version to follow in '19 is the current rumor..]but it has been rumored for years and years...given FCA's current chaos and confusion-driven leadership, I'm skeptical it will happen...I'll believe it when I see them on the lot at Spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram...

    Truth, they have created ZERO faith in those that like their products due to the ignorance of FCA Leadership.

    • Agree 2
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    A Horse With No Name
    2 hours ago, dfelt said:

    Truth, they have created ZERO faith in those that like their products due to the ignorance of FCA Leadership.

    Sitting here on my living room couch with a Renegade brochure on my lap.  Waiting for my wife some can go out to dinner to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. Would love for things  to be a bit more stable and a Jeep in my driveway.

    If FCA only had someone as smart and sane as my wonderful wife running it...

    • Agree 2
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    G. David Felt
    2 hours ago, A Horse With No Name said:

    Sitting here on my living room couch with a Renegade brochure on my lap.  Waiting for my wife some can go out to dinner to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. Would love for things  to be a bit more stable and a Jeep in my driveway.

    If FCA only had someone as smart and sane as my wonderful wife running it...

    Happy Anniversary! :metal: 29 years is a big deal in today's society.

    • Agree 1
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Scout
    2 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

    Remember guys.... China. Two facts to consider.

    1. Jeep is huge in China and growing fast.

    2. FCA has no China sized truck to sell there.

    Let's also not forget if you gave FCA the recipe for ice, they could find a way to screw it up. 

    • Agree 1
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Drew Dowdell
    28 minutes ago, Scout said:

    Let's also not forget if you gave FCA the recipe for ice, they could find a way to screw it up. 

    They seem to be doing okay with the recipe for Jeep... But otherwise I agree.

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Scout
    1 hour ago, Drew Dowdell said:

    They seem to be doing okay with the recipe for Jeep... But otherwise I agree.

    As a Jeep fan, and 4x4 enthusiast I have given them the benefit of the doubt. I don't have to like things like the compass, liberty, renegade.  Or what they have done to the Cherokee. But I can understand why much of it was done. If however they screw with the Wrangler, and reports are they may, then I can say they have finished the molestation of Jeep. I say that as a  former Jeep Willys, Comanche, and J-200 owner, not to mention the countless Wrangler owners (Wrangler was never my thing) I know. I get the whole "Jeep" thing. I don't have faith that FCA does. 

    • Agree 1
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    A Horse With No Name
    2 hours ago, Scout said:

    As a Jeep fan, and 4x4 enthusiast I have given them the benefit of the doubt. I don't have to like things like the compass, liberty, renegade.  Or what they have done to the Cherokee. But I can understand why much of it was done. If however they screw with the Wrangler, and reports are they may, then I can say they have finished the molestation of Jeep. I say that as a  former Jeep Willys, Comanche, and J-200 owner, not to mention the countless Wrangler owners (Wrangler was never my thing) I know. I get the whole "Jeep" thing. I don't have faith that FCA does. 

    I actually like all of the current Jeep lineup product wise.  It is the quality control where the screwing up ice metaphor works IMHO

    • Agree 1
    Link to comment
    Share on other sites


    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Add a comment...

    ×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

      Only 75 emoji are allowed.

    ×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

    ×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

    ×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

    ×



  • Subscribe to Cheers & Gears

    Cheers and Gears Logo

    Since 2001 we've brought you real content and honest opinions, not AI-generated stuff with no feeling or opinions influenced by the manufacturers.

    Please consider subscribing. Subscriptions can be as little as $1.75 a month, and a paid subscription drops most ads.*
     

    You can view subscription options here.

    *a very limited number of ads contain special coupon deals for our members and will show

  • Posts

    • trinacriabob
      New Toyota Prius HEV LE model - 3 days of motoring

      By trinacriabob · Posted

      Ditto to both ... I have heard one person make the comparison to the Lambo and it was during the time I had the rental. It's not very upright and I had my issue with the height of the door opening when entering and exiting the car.  It initially was VERY upright and kind of frumpy looking.
    • trinacriabob
      New Toyota Prius HEV LE model - 3 days of motoring

      By trinacriabob · Posted

      MECHANICAL PHOTOS This is an overall view of the engine bay This is the placard describing conformance to emission requirements Yep, count 'em ... there are 4 - - - - -  END OF PHOTOS
    • trinacriabob
      New Toyota Prius HEV LE model - 3 days of motoring

      By trinacriabob · Posted

      INTERIOR PHOTOS View of the front of the cabin from the driver's door ... this gives a clearer view of how the 2 main screens are placed on the dashboard View of the front of the cabin from the passenger's door This is the main instrument pod and, around the speed readout, the distribution of important data is clear (which seems to be how many pods are now organized, which is appreciated because setting up Bluetooth and all the controls takes a slight amount of time).  There are also green indicators for "ready" and "EV" mode At times, I did not care for the race car type vantage point from where seated and it took adjustment of the seat and the tilt steering wheel to get it closer to one's comfort level The console is clean and simple in its layout It's a tug to the left and forward for reverse ... and a tug to the left and rearward for drive This is the rear seating area of the passenger cabin I do like the roofline and the gullwing feature in the rear door ... this shows what over the shoulder visibility looks like The rear storage area is respectable and, with the roofline, it seems a little more vertical, so it was advantageous to put luggage on its sides Thankfully, there is this cover over the rear and its texture and attachment is similar to other cars ... and, in Toyota, it was similar to the one in their economy car Aygo that they sell in Europe
    • trinacriabob
      New Toyota Prius HEV LE model - 3 days of motoring

      By trinacriabob · Posted

      EXTERIOR PHOTOS Side view ... and some palm trees Angled front view Angled rear view ... note the interesting taillamp arrangement Low-slung, sports car appearance, yet it's a practical small HEV sedan that's come a long way
    • G. David Felt
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By G. David Felt · Posted

      This is not good for them and continues to show how terribly run Tesla is. Oil and gas supplier says Tesla is ‘refusing to pay’ $2 million in past-due bills – and that chaotic staffing has only made it worse

  • Who's Online (See full list)

  • My Clubs

×
×
  • Create New...

Hey there, we noticed you're using an ad-blocker. We're a small site that is supported by ads or subscriptions. We rely on these to pay for server costs and vehicle reviews.  Please consider whitelisting us in your ad-blocker, or if you really like what you see, you can pick up one of our subscriptions for just $1.75 a month or $15 a year. It may not seem like a lot, but it goes a long way to help support real, honest content, that isn't generated by an AI bot.

See you out there.

Drew
Editor-in-Chief

I've whitelisted
Continue without support

Write what you are looking for and press enter or click the search icon to begin your search