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Posted: 10/22/2013 4:54:12 PM EDT

5/19 - 12,*** .  Carpetless now.







       





       



2/26 - Doorless and top down pics - 8,000 miles




2/14 - Big update with snow story.

2/12/14 - Snow pics
       
Updated 1/21 with lift and 35's installed



       
New update - 1/14/14





       UPDATE - 1/5/14
5800 Miles
UPDATED - 11/07
1800 Miles now and everything is running great still!  No more issues.
       



UPDATED - 10/25

Still no more problems.  It was a bit colder this morning that yesterday so I guess the issue I had yesterday isn't related to that.  I'm very pleasantly surprised at how warm it is inside considering i've got the regular soft top.  It retains heat quite well too.  I can run it full blast for the first 10 minutes of my drive and then turn the fan all the way down and still be very comfortable.





         

UPDATED - 10/24

On the way to work this morning and it started shaking violently.  CEL started flashing and I pulled over on the side of the road and it was fighting to idle correctly.  Turned it off and back on (i'm in IT) and it started kinda rough and then the CEL stayed illuminated.  Drove to the autoparts store and had it scanned and these are my fault codes.



P0300
P000D
P0018



WTF!??





       Now where the hell should I put the BFL?





 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:54:42 PM EDT
[#1]
nice brosef



specs???
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:55:35 PM EDT
[#2]
Fuck yeah, Rubi. Resale will be stellar
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:56:38 PM EDT
[#3]
Congrats. I have mine on the right side of the tailgate in between the hinges.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:56:52 PM EDT
[#4]
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:57:41 PM EDT
[#5]
Nice, like the color.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:57:49 PM EDT
[#6]
remove the jeep from the third photo, and repost.





oh, nice jeep too btw!
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:58:43 PM EDT
[#7]
I love that color.  Congrats.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:58:53 PM EDT
[#8]

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specs???


Color is Anvil

5spd Auto

Front and Rear locker

Electronic Swaybar Disconnect

3.73 Gears

32's

Heated Leather Seats

Nav

Uconnect

Power Convenience Package (or whatever it's called)





 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 4:59:47 PM EDT
[#9]
You did the right thing by buying the Rubicon.  That's an amazingly capable vehicle right out of the box....BELIEVE ME!!!!
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:00:10 PM EDT
[#10]
In
Before
Teh
That's
Not
A
Jeep
People

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Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:00:37 PM EDT
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specs???

Color is Anvil
5spd Auto
Front and Rear locker
Electronic Swaybar Disconnect
3.73 Gears
32's
Heated Leather Seats
Nav
Uconnect
Power Convenience Package (or whatever it's called)

 
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nice brosef
specs???

Color is Anvil
5spd Auto
Front and Rear locker
Electronic Swaybar Disconnect
3.73 Gears
32's
Heated Leather Seats
Nav
Uconnect
Power Convenience Package (or whatever it's called)

 



Beautiful man.  If you're going to do it, go big or go home.  Put that fucker right smack dab in the middle of the hood.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:00:53 PM EDT
[#12]
JK, nice.





Needs 35's.





Too much fender.





Already has 4.10's and 4:1, so that's G2G.





Oh, and sleeve the axle toobz so you don't get all sorts of crazy camber when stuff bends.  (Unless they fixed that issue...)






ETA:  Wait, when did they go from 4.10 to 3.73 gears?  From TJ > JK Rubi's?




 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:01:58 PM EDT
[#13]
Take the "O" out of Rubicon and replace with BFL.

Nice Jeep.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:03:14 PM EDT
[#14]

Awesome.

Good job.

You probably won't have to spend as much time working on it as I do my old CJ.

Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:04:18 PM EDT
[#15]
I have an '07 Rubi 2 door soft top, 6 speed. Currently has a hair over 98k and it's still going strong. I'm due for a new one next year. That Anvil color is damn nice.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:04:56 PM EDT
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JK, nice.



Needs 35's.



Too much fender.



Already has 4.10's and 4:1, so that's G2G.



Oh, and sleeve the axle toobz so you don't get all sorts of crazy camber when stuff bends.  (Unless they fixed that issue...)





ETA:  Wait, when did they go from 4.10 to 3.73 gears?  From TJ > JK Rubi's?

 
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Not sure to be honest.  4.10's are standard with manual tranny rubicon, but optional with the Auto.  



 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:05:18 PM EDT
[#17]
I'm more of a Landy guy myself but I do love Rubicons.

Sweet Jeep!
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:05:47 PM EDT
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I have an '07 Rubi 2 door soft top, 6 speed. Currently has a hair over 98k and it's still going strong. I'm due for a new one next year. That Anvil color is damn nice.
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I was on the fence between Copperhead and Anvil.  I'm happy with it so far.  Very interesting color.



 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:05:58 PM EDT
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That's what I was wondering.  ALL TJ Rubi's came with 4.10s, and 4 bangers did also.


Are you sure about those 3.73s OP?


ETA,  nice Heep BTW!
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:07:44 PM EDT
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Not sure to be honest.  4.10's are standard with manual tranny rubicon, but optional with the Auto.  


 
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JK, nice.





Needs 35's.





Too much fender.





Already has 4.10's and 4:1, so that's G2G.





Oh, and sleeve the axle toobz so you don't get all sorts of crazy camber when stuff bends.  (Unless they fixed that issue...)
ETA:  Wait, when did they go from 4.10 to 3.73 gears?  From TJ > JK Rubi's?


 



Not sure to be honest.  4.10's are standard with manual tranny rubicon, but optional with the Auto.  


 





 

Sucks... Guy in our club has the 4 door Rubicon wiht 4.10s and Auto tranny.

 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:08:10 PM EDT
[#21]


I'm jealous.

Very nice Jeep OP.

I looked at one just like that. I love those wheels. I'm still looking at Wranglers, haven't decided where I'm going to put my BFL yet either. The back window is the obvious choice, but once you take the top off, your BFL comes off with it, and there isn't enough exposed space on the back door/tailgate, as most of it is covered with the spare tire.

I'm not sure what the diameter of the fuel door is, but if you can get one in the correct size, center it on the fuel door. That was something I was considering.

Edited for typo.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:08:29 PM EDT
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That's what I was wondering.  ALL TJ Rubi's came with 4.10s, and 4 bangers did also.





Are you sure about those 3.73s OP?





ETA,  nice Heep BTW!
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ETA:  Wait, when did they go from 4.10 to 3.73 gears?  From TJ > JK Rubi's?

 


That's what I was wondering.  ALL TJ Rubi's came with 4.10s, and 4 bangers did also.





Are you sure about those 3.73s OP?





ETA,  nice Heep BTW!


Well, not 100% sure.  Maybe 70%?  Can't find anything on the window sticker that says one way or another.



 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:09:03 PM EDT
[#23]
Put the BFL decal on the underside of the lift in your mechanic's garage. That's where you'll see it most.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:09:21 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:11:36 PM EDT
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Looks good!



Now shit-can half of it and put in new wheels and over sized tires, swap out front and rear diffs, new front and rear bumpers ....
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Satire alert!!!



 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:12:05 PM EDT
[#26]
Nice Jeep, brother! I'm waiting on my granite crystal rubicon X to come in!
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:12:35 PM EDT
[#27]
Gearing sounds wrong. Look for metal tag right on diff cover bolts that lists the gearing.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:13:48 PM EDT
[#28]
It should be 4.10s in a rubicon with Dana 44s front and back.

Eta, maybe I am wrong.   Looks like you can get a rubicon with 3.73s.  
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:14:34 PM EDT
[#29]
3.73 became standard for auto in Rubicons in 2012. 4.10s are available for most models as an add on individually or with the tow package. 4.10 came standard with Rubicons with manuals.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:14:34 PM EDT
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Will check that out.  It was taching around 2300 rpms @ 70mph.  I do know that much.



I will say that it felt fine and didn't downshift often driving back up to VA from NC.  No more than my F150 with a 6spd and 3.73's.  





 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:21:12 PM EDT
[#31]
On the side



On the rear bumper next to your No Liberal sticker

Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:21:25 PM EDT
[#32]
AWESOME!

Welcome to the club got my commando green JKU Sport a few months ago....

Now you just need to learn the Secret Jeep Club Wave...
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:22:16 PM EDT
[#33]
My buddy has a black one a lot like yours.  We were talking about axles the other day and he confirmed that you can option either 3.73's or 4.10's on Rubi's, which makes good sense for people that have to drive their jeeps on roads and don't have a trust fund to pay for gas.

I miss my old TJ occasionally, but I get 39mpg combined now.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:22:44 PM EDT
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AWESOME!



Welcome to the club got my commando green JKU Sport a few months ago....



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Oh OH, I got my first wave tonight on the way home!  First time ever!  I felt so special!



 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:25:23 PM EDT
[#35]
Also does anyone know where I could find a Don't Tread on Me spare tire cover?
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:26:51 PM EDT
[#36]
Welcome to the rubi club! Looks nice
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:27:14 PM EDT
[#37]
Congrats! I want a jeep so fucking bad! I'm stuck with a..."Jeep" Patriot now. The wife liked it and the original agreement was get the patriot until her lease was up and then I get a Jeep... I may be stuck with the patriot now though...
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:56:15 PM EDT
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Congrats! I want a jeep so fucking bad! I'm stuck with a..."Jeep" Patriot now. The wife liked it and the original agreement was get the patriot until her lease was up and then I get a Jeep... I may be stuck with the patriot now though...
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I almost had my wife talked into trading her F150 for a 4 door Rubicon X, but ended up just trading my Mach 1 in.  Glad we did it that way now.  



 
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 5:58:50 PM EDT
[#39]
That's a nice jeep.  Awesome color!
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:01:50 PM EDT
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I almost had my wife talked into trading her F150 for a 4 door Rubicon X, but ended up just trading my Mach 1 in.  Glad we did it that way now.  
 
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Congrats! I want a jeep so fucking bad! I'm stuck with a..."Jeep" Patriot now. The wife liked it and the original agreement was get the patriot until her lease was up and then I get a Jeep... I may be stuck with the patriot now though...

I almost had my wife talked into trading her F150 for a 4 door Rubicon X, but ended up just trading my Mach 1 in.  Glad we did it that way now.  
 


If her car wasn't leased I would 100% trade in the patriot.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:08:26 PM EDT
[#41]
Time to change your avatar. Congrats on the Rubi.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:13:31 PM EDT
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Have a tire cover made with a bfl on it. Go loud and proud. Enjoy, my dad has been jeeping for years and we go every time I go back home.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:15:36 PM EDT
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I was on the fence between Copperhead and Anvil.  I'm happy with it so far.  Very interesting color.
 
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I have an '07 Rubi 2 door soft top, 6 speed. Currently has a hair over 98k and it's still going strong. I'm due for a new one next year. That Anvil color is damn nice.

I was on the fence between Copperhead and Anvil.  I'm happy with it so far.  Very interesting color.
 


you won't see the color under the trail damage, armor and bedliner anyway
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:17:13 PM EDT
[#44]
what year, how much? I've been jouncing for a jeep for months now.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:33:33 PM EDT
[#45]
'14





MSRP was $39000 and change at the original dealer with stuff they installed there.  MSRP from factory was $36,975.  My price was $34,000 and change before TTL.



You can go cheaper of course.  I passed on another one with no options and a stick that was going to be $29,500 before TTL.

Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:35:21 PM EDT
[#46]
It goes in the O on the hood.
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:44:56 PM EDT
[#47]
You have chosen wisely....now it's time to Just Empty Every Pocket.....

Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:46:17 PM EDT
[#48]
I think a bare bones sport is in my future upgrading along the way
Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:48:36 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/22/2013 6:53:50 PM EDT
[#50]
I am disapoint...I was expecting to see a MB, CJ2A, or some other classic Jeep with no top and all I got was a Rubicon for my trouble.
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