The Rubicon Now!

[ChrisR]

Updated the thread a bit here. I have done quite a few mods to the Rubi since I got it almost 2 years ago now. Wow 2 years. time flies when you are having fun.
4.10 gears front and rear
4:1 T-case
73:1 Crawl Ratio
Second motor 1st one blew up :)
Electric Swaybar disconnect
Electric Lockers F/R
32" BFG M/T's
32" BFG A/T's Winter
Cobra 19DX CB radio
Kenwood 128CH Fixed channel VHF
Congo Cage Rack
Mil Spec Jerry can and Holder
Limb Risers
Superwinch LP8500lb Winch
Stubbied front Bumper
Rhino Lined Grill
Inclonometer
Chopped Fenders
2" Zone Offroad Spacer lift
Rancho RS5000 Steering stabalizer
Rampage Grab Handles
Custom Axe and Shovel holder
Valley Hitch and Brake controller for my Tent trailer
Jetco Twin Bulb driving lights
Jetco reverse light flood light
Jeep Factory Slush Mats
Lots of OLC stickers

Here are some updated pics as well:

First day home:

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/41897/2055029830105027683S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2055029830105027683osjuxU)

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/stickerboy111/100_5098.jpg?t=1289530676

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/stickerboy111/100_5097.jpg?t=1289530676


http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/stickerboy111/100_5078.jpg?t=1289277060

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/stickerboy111/100_5022.jpg?t=1289277208

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/20441/2704790210105027683S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2704790210105027683eFHIDm)

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/13125/2995778800105027683S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2995778800105027683CgCTJH)

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/stickerboy111/100_3472.jpg?t=1289278073

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/stickerboy111/IMGP0157.jpg?t=1289278105

Well I am sure I could go all night with posting pics. But I think you get the idea :) It never stops with a 4X4. The closest thing I can compare it to is (drug addiction) I guess. LOL!!!

[JaredS]

Looks pretty sweet. I like how the CB is hidden in the GB.

[ChrisR]

Looks pretty sweet. I like how the CB is hidden in the GB.

My bro AxelR made a good point though. It will be a bit hard to manipulate if I need to while wheeling. But there isn't much space inside for this kind of stuff. I have to get a better antenna now and that's it.

[AxelR]

Nice job on the shovel holder. Have you thought about welding some bars on that big nut so you don't need a tool to get it off?

[TheOtherSide]

V-nice.... now gimme your axles and t-case please. I'll give you a nice set of inferiors as replacements... you okay with that?? :D

[myles.artus]

nice job man! i like alot... looks sharp :smile:

[myles.artus]

i mean :D

[ChrisR]

Nice job on the shovel holder. Have you thought about welding some bars on that big nut so you don't need a tool to get it off?

Thanks. Didn't take much to build.
welding bars for a big wingnut is first on my list of things to do when I get around a welder. :)

[ChrisR]

V-nice.... now gimme your axles and t-case please. I'll give you a nice set of inferiors as replacements... you okay with that?? :D


Ya not a chance :) Nice try though.

[AxelR]

Hey Kelly, You can get those axles and tcase at any Jeep dealer for $31,000. They'll even throw in some extras like seats, transmission, V6 and bumpers.:tongue:

[myles.artus]

haha go for it Kelly! i think theres a body that come with if yours is rusting! :crazy:

[TheOtherSide]

Hey Kelly, You can get those axles and tcase at any Jeep dealer for $31,000. They'll even throw in some extras like seats, transmission, V6 and bumpers.:tongue:

V6 included... that's a deal breaker! $31K? Thought they were more than that...

Nope, if I buy something new, it would be a brand new Suburban for the family... that would be super cool!!! Meanwhile, the mini-van will do... :cool:

[Sero]

For a very small price:eek: you can upgrade that v6 to one of these....

http://www.burnsvilleoffroad.com/Hemi/Hemi57.aspx

:eek::headspin:

[TheOtherSide]

:eek:

[ChrisR]

:eek:

I'd be happy with a 5.7 :) ooh ya. :mj:

[ChrisR]

Just picked up some new lights today. I will tell ya! The one thing I can't stand is not seeing at night, and this Jeep's lights SUCK!!!! at night. The lights in it are Horrible to say the least. I have upgraded the bulbs eveything. Anyway that problem is fixed now :) You will never guess what these babies cost.

7" with Polycarbonate lenses, not Glass. $25.00 bucks each. Ya $25.00 bucks :)
I know what you are gonna say, they gotta be crap! Actually I have owned a lot of aftermarket lights in my days now and these aren't that bad. I have had far worse. If they last a couple years then great. Beside I will be adding a winch eventually and they will have to go maybe. Anyway I picked these up at Princess Auto.

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/42253/2595954860105027683S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2595954860105027683KVuVYf)

http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/44436/2902570800105027683S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2902570800105027683FTMYyq)

[TheOtherSide]

Nice and big.. that's for sure... nice addition.

[AxelR]

Cool.

[Jeremy]

I had those lights on my 4Runner for about 2 months before the lens part fell out on a FSR. Make sure those little screws on the out side were the rubber is are tight. I have Hella 500's now and am much happier.

[ChrisR]

I had those lights on my 4Runner for about 2 months before the lens part fell out on a FSR. Make sure those little screws on the out side were the rubber is are tight. I have Hella 500's now and am much happier.

:) First thing I did was loctite the screw before I mounted them. I figured it would be a problem. I looked at the 500's too, but $25.00 each was just in the budget right now. I needed something and this was a good alternative for now. When $$ permit I will change them out. Thanks for the heads up though.

[ChrisR]

Well just thought I would post an updated pic of the Rub. Not sure anyone cares but what the heck. I'm bored at work and we need some activity on the site :)

Trimmed the fenders.
http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/41573/2241327640105027683S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2241327640105027683yBwNfr)

Front view
http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/44628/2392986360105027683S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2392986360105027683QZIaBa)

There you have it.

Anyway hope all are well and enjoying the summer.
Chris

[TheOtherSide]

Hope you're gonna put some bigger tires under those fenders now....

:huh:

[Squiggy]

ditto, they look really small now, nice trim job though. A little different than most.

[ChrisR]

ditto, they look really small now, nice trim job though. A little different than most.

Tires are gonna happen in the spring. Gonna run her like this for now. Pic actaully doesn't do it much justice. Looks way better in person. Wheels don't look so small in person :)

I just really liked the look of the thinner fenders. The original ones just kinda bugged me a bit. I saw a few Jeeps done this way on the JK Forum and fell in love with the look right away. The first cut was the hardest :eek:

After I get the bigger tires. Plan is to change the fenders out completely anyway. Want some Xenon fenders. Sweet!!!!!! Fenders $$$$$ though.

Anywho. Talk to ya later.

[TheOtherSide]

You need 37's to fit in them huge wheel wells now....

Why wait for spring when you can get them now... it's only money or credit.... (kidding).... :D

[ChrisR]

You need 37's to fit in them huge wheel wells now....

Why wait for spring when you can get them now... it's only money or credit.... (kidding).... :D

Neither of which I have :) 35"s is as big as I am willing to go. But it will most likely be 33's. Trust me they don't look that big in person. The wells that is :)

[Jeremy]

A proper upgrade for the crappy factory lighting on the JK.

http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/jeep_jk_IPF_headlight_kit.pdf

I'm sure you have seen it but thought I would post is anyways.

[ChrisR]

Updated the original post.