Question for Jeep Drivers

[Greenway4Prez]

Why do so many of you put obnoxious trinkets on the dash up against the windshield? Beanie babies, rubber ducks, Legos, stuffed animals…I’ve seen this in other cars in the back window, but it seems disproportionate in Jeeps.

Please advise.

 

[bagdropper]

Duh. It's a Jeep Thing. You wouldn't understand.

I used to think truck nuts were the most idiotic thing I've ever seen vehicles decorated with until this crap started.

 

[hawkeyez]

I think it's almost exclusively a Jeep Wranger thing. From AI....

Jeep ducking is the act of placing a rubber duck on another Jeep, usually as a friendly gesture. It's a fun tradition that's popular among Jeep enthusiasts.

How it started

• The tradition began in 2020 when Allison Parliament, a Canadian woman, put a rubber duck on a Jeep in a parking lot.
• She left a note that said "nice Jeep" as a way to spread cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The owner of the Jeep saw her and suggested she post about it on social media, which went viral.

How to participate

• • You can duck a Jeep at car shows, in parking lots, or anywhere else you see a Jeep.
  • You can include a note with the duck, such as "Nice Rig" or "Love the Jeep".

Why people do it

• • Jeep ducking is a way to show kindness and spread joy to other Jeep drivers.
    

• It's a way to celebrate the camaraderie and spirit of adventure among Jeep enthusiasts.
  

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Wait for those $100k jeep grand wagoneers to start crapping out.

Drop six figures on a jeep. Lol

 

[The Tradition]

Jeep Beach Week is coming. There will be ducks.

 

[Moral]

It's a misery likes company thing.

 

[stillh8unlv]

My older brother, who once upon a time was the coolest guy I ever knew - 70's era badass, long hair, heavy metal dude - has a 2023 Jeep now with ducks on the dash.

I shake my head every time I see him driving it. He is aware of my disappointment.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

They're everywhere here. Tricked out Wranglers, dash full of ducks and all sorts of weird nonsense look at me badges adorned all over. Clean as a whistle, and not one speck of mud or dirt to have ever graced it.

 

[Bonerfarts]

Shrapnel for a quicker death.

 

[gojojo]

Dated a woman with a Rubicon a few years back. It’s weird that Jeep folks all wave at each other when they pass. It’s also weird, actually dumb as F, to spend $50k on such a sh1tty vehicle.

 

[ping72]

Yeah. Don’t get the jeep thing. They’re pretty terrible vehicles.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

Yeah. Don’t get the jeep thing. They’re pretty terrible vehicles.

Took one with a group of friends from Tallahassee to Key West one spring break (about 640 miles). About 200 miles into the trip we realized we done effed up. Although it was nice once we finally made it down there, the journey wasn't the juice.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Get a bare bone one for under $25 several years ago and take the roof and doors off.

They don’t ride nice enough to spend any more.

 

[jasonrann]

I can find a rattle trap for a lot less than $50k.

 

[ICWestfan]

@alaskanseminole

 

[alaskanseminole]

Why do so many of you put obnoxious trinkets on the dash up against the windshield? Beanie babies, rubber ducks, Legos, stuffed animals…I’ve seen this in other cars in the back window, but it seems disproportionate in Jeeps.

Please advise.

I refuse! Dumbest crap I've ever seen. It started in Canada, so that probably explains most of it.

Only Trump EO I've supported so far!

 

[alaskanseminole]

@alaskanseminole

 

[alaskanseminole]

My older brother, who once upon a time was the coolest guy I ever knew - 70's era badass, long hair, heavy metal dude - has a 2023 Jeep now with ducks on the dash.

I shake my head every time I see him driving it. He is aware of my disappointment.

You should chastise him greatly!

This is my group of Jeep buds. You won't find a single Duck among us. So frack'n stupid!!!!

 

[alaskanseminole]

Yeah. Don’t get the jeep thing. They’re pretty terrible vehicles.

Reliability? You're not wrong.

I drive them for this:

 

[ping72]

You should chastise him greatly!

This is my group of Jeep buds. You won't find a single Duck among us. So frack'n stupid!!!!

 

[stillh8unlv]

Reliability? You're not wrong.

I drive them for this:

I can go pretty much anywhere a jeep can go with my Lexus GX, only with much more comfort, reliability, and convenience!

I love overlanding in my Lexus and watching all the Jeep people stare

 

[Gus is dead]

I have had 3 of them in the past and had zero trouble. When given a duck I work overtime to get rid of them onto another.

 

[millah_22]

 

[jonesy5960]

Reliability? You're not wrong.

I drive them for this:

This is actually a lot of fun. In someone else's $90k Rubicon.

 

[alaskanseminole]

I can go pretty much anywhere a jeep can go with my Lexus GX, only with much more comfort, reliability, and convenience!

I love overlanding in my Lexus and watching all the Jeep people stare

That's true to a point, but you won't go far rock crawling in extreme places in Texas, Moab, etc. Heck, there's a place called Wolf Caves in Texas I will never return to. If I didn't have $1K in skid plates I'd have been toast. You need a min of 37" tires (40s would be better) to navigate those boulders.

Overlanding, though? You're gtg as are the 4-runners, FJs, Broncos, etc. Our trip last year was a combo of Silverton, CO area and Moab.

Wolf Caves:

Arizona:

 

[alaskanseminole]

This is actually a lot of fun. In someone else's $90k Rubicon.

Na, I prefer to drive my own.

 

[jonesy5960]

Na, I prefer to drive my own.

Not the way I drive it.

 

[joelbc1]

My dad had a couple of (Willys) Jeeps for delivery vehicles for his business when I was growing up…….he quit buying them as they were getting too expensive and they were being sold to AMC……..Jeep always had questionable transmissions fraught with problems after AMC got ahold of them…..I had a couple of co-workers that drove Wagoneers and they were nice looking, well equipped vehicles….but had shitty transmissions!

 

[funksouljon]

That's true to a point, but you won't go far rock crawling in extreme places in Texas, Moab, etc. Heck, there's a place called Wolf Caves in Texas I will never return to. If I didn't have $1K in skid plates I'd have been toast. You need a min of 37" tires (40s would be better) to navigate those boulders.

Overlanding, though? You're gtg as are the 4-runners, FJs, Broncos, etc. Our trip last year was a combo of Silverton, CO area and Moab.

Wolf Caves:

Arizona:

Different strokes for different folks. Looks cool for a day, not a past time activity. But I aint gonna knock it, many folks don't understand AutoX or RallyX or track days.

 

[wilson reborn]

I drive a Grand Jeep Cherokee. Going strong at 100,000. We don’t do that duck dashboard shit.

 

[Moral]

I drive a Grand Jeep Cherokee. Going strong at 100,000. We don’t do that duck dashboard shit.

My old Cherokee Grand Jeep could do a quarter mile on under 3 gallons. RIP in peace Jeep.

 

[alaskanseminole]

Different strokes for different folks. Looks cool for a day, not a past time activity. But I aint gonna knock it, many folks don't understand AutoX or RallyX or track days.

Yup...not for everyone (and not cheap). Some folks hunt, others golf, fish, smoke beef, etc. This is pretty much my favorite pastime.

 

[wilson reborn]

My old Cherokee Grand Jeep could do a quarter mile on under 3 gallons. RIP in peace Jeep.

Luck of the draw 🍀

 

[alaskanseminole]

Luck of the draw 🍀

Big time; especially if it has the 3.6L Pentastar. Now the 258 and 242 inline 6? Those were great engines. Heck, my AMC 304 v8 was a beast too. Chrysler can keep that 3.6L and the 3.8L (which is actually worse).

 

[Moral]

Big time; especially if it has the 3.6L Pentastar. Now the 258 and 242 inline 6? Those were great engines. Heck, my AMC 304 v8 was a beast too. Chrysler can keep that 3.6L and the 3.8L (which is actually worse).

3.6L V6 but maybe pre-Pentastar. It was an 06.

 

[wilson reborn]

Big time; especially if it has the 3.6L Pentastar. Now the 258 and 242 inline 6? Those were great engines. Heck, my AMC 304 v8 was a beast too. Chrysler can keep that 3.6L and the 3.8L (which is actually worse).

3.6 L Pentastar amen

 

[Ferentz_Fan]

Have wondered what the McIntosh sound like:

• Grand Cherokee L:
  Select trims of the Grand Cherokee L feature the McIntosh MX950 Entertainment System.
  
  
• Wagoneer:
  The Wagoneer comes with the McIntosh MX950 Entertainment System.
  
  
• Grand Wagoneer:
  The Grand Wagoneer features the McIntosh MX1375 Reference Entertainment System.
  
  
• Wagoneer S:
  The Wagoneer S electric SUV comes with the McIntosh MX1200 Reference Entertainment System.
  

McIntosh Systems Features:

• MX950: This system delivers 950 watts over 17 channels through 19 speakers in 12 locations.
  
  
• MX1375: This system is designed to create a truly immersive audio experience within the Grand Wagoneer.
  
  
• MX1200: This system utilizes 24 channels of amplification and a dual voice-coil 12-inch subwoofer.
  
  
• Illuminated McIntosh logos: on the door's speaker grille.
  
  
• Aluminum framing and industrial ridged control knobs .
  
  
• Iconic "McIntosh Blue" decibel meters: on the car's infotainment screen.
  
  
• Power Guard: for crystal clear audio at high levels.
  
  
• LD/HP (Low Distortion/High Performance) technology .
  
  
• 19 speakers: in 12 locations.

 

[funksouljon]

Yup...not for everyone (and not cheap). Some folks hunt, others golf, fish, smoke beef, etc. This is pretty much my favorite pastime.

Def not cheap. My cousin runs a shop in Ft Worth and has been racing for decades apparently. Legit off roaders are pretty bad ass rigs. I also don't get fishing as a full time "its what I always do" passion.

Different strokes for different folks said the farmer as he kissed his cow.

 

[Bobcat07]

You should chastise him greatly!

This is my group of Jeep buds. You won't find a single Duck among us. So frack'n stupid!!!!

Is that in Ouray, CO? Looks similar to a trail I went on a Jeep tour on.

 

[gohawks50]

My Gladiator has no ducks although I do find them left on the door handle from time to time.