INSIGHTS
Guides, tips, and news from the Mecanum team.
Two Wranglers, one model name. JK (2007–2018) and JL (2018-on) share almost no brake, suspension, or engine hardware. Engines, axle codes, body material, and rotor diameters all changed. This guide explains the key differences and why the 2018 model year alone does not identify the generation.
UAE-market American cars can need different parts than the same US model. Cooling calibration, TPMS sensor frequency, catalyst config, and Caprice/Lumina-specific Holden catalogue numbers: this guide explains where GCC and US specs diverge and how the VIN resolves it.
The 17-digit VIN is on every American car in three places. This guide shows you exactly where to look on Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, and Cadillac — and explains what the digits encode for parts fitment.