Introducing "Old Black Betty" my 2012 "JK-LIVIN" edition Unlimited Rubicon Build-UP.
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Hi Everyone,
I have been real busy this winter/spring raising my first kid, and building this new rigg. In-between diaper changes and work, I have been able to get a few things modified. The list is below and pics to follow. I am already planning stage 4, either blacking out the wheels, or selling them and getting some new black ones. Replacing my home-built D.O.M. tube steps for some beefy rock sliders. Possibly a Rigid 50" E-Series Light Bar. I haven't decided whether I will replace the Rubicon Stickers or not yet, but I do have a cool idea for a stripe. It's been a lot of work, but I am loving the new rigg over the 09! The power of the Penstar feels like the 3.8 turbo charged! Let me know what you think.
2012 Unlimited Jeep Rubicon
Triple Black
3.6 Litre Dual Over Head Cam Aluminum Engine 285 H.P.
6spd. Manual Transmission
Black Leather Heated Katzkins with Silver Stitching
Navigation and Bluetooth Connectivity Group and Hard Drive
AM/FM stereo C.D./MP3 Player
Dual Tops
Dealer Installed and Northridge 4x4 inspected:
4.5 Inch AEV Dual Sport S.C. Suspension Lift
(5) 17 x 9.5 inch Polished Aluminum Mickey Thompson Classic Locks
(5) 37 x 12.50 x 17 B.F. Goodrich KM2’s
AFE-Mach Force Power Y-Pipe
AEV Heat Reduction Hood
Bushwacker Pocket Flares painted to match Body Color
Custom Built Side Step/Sliders
Weather Tech Floor liners , Front, Back and Middle
Rigid Series E 10” LED Light Bar on Front Bumper
MBRP Bull Bar
Rigid Series Difused LED Dually’s mounted on BFD Fabrication Brackets
as Back-Up lamps on top of rear taillights
All LED lights were installed at Northridge 4x4.
LED switches installed on the Driver’s A-Pillar,
for a clean “factory” look!
Trucklite LED Headlamps
Jr. and I taking delivery of our new lifted JKUR with 61 miles on it!
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/JaydingetsaJeep002-001.jpg)
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![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb3.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb4.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb6.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb7.jpg)
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cheers!!!
I have been real busy this winter/spring raising my first kid, and building this new rigg. In-between diaper changes and work, I have been able to get a few things modified. The list is below and pics to follow. I am already planning stage 4, either blacking out the wheels, or selling them and getting some new black ones. Replacing my home-built D.O.M. tube steps for some beefy rock sliders. Possibly a Rigid 50" E-Series Light Bar. I haven't decided whether I will replace the Rubicon Stickers or not yet, but I do have a cool idea for a stripe. It's been a lot of work, but I am loving the new rigg over the 09! The power of the Penstar feels like the 3.8 turbo charged! Let me know what you think.
2012 Unlimited Jeep Rubicon
Triple Black
3.6 Litre Dual Over Head Cam Aluminum Engine 285 H.P.
6spd. Manual Transmission
Black Leather Heated Katzkins with Silver Stitching
Navigation and Bluetooth Connectivity Group and Hard Drive
AM/FM stereo C.D./MP3 Player
Dual Tops
Dealer Installed and Northridge 4x4 inspected:
4.5 Inch AEV Dual Sport S.C. Suspension Lift
(5) 17 x 9.5 inch Polished Aluminum Mickey Thompson Classic Locks
(5) 37 x 12.50 x 17 B.F. Goodrich KM2’s
AFE-Mach Force Power Y-Pipe
AEV Heat Reduction Hood
Bushwacker Pocket Flares painted to match Body Color
Custom Built Side Step/Sliders
Weather Tech Floor liners , Front, Back and Middle
Rigid Series E 10” LED Light Bar on Front Bumper
MBRP Bull Bar
Rigid Series Difused LED Dually’s mounted on BFD Fabrication Brackets
as Back-Up lamps on top of rear taillights
All LED lights were installed at Northridge 4x4.
LED switches installed on the Driver’s A-Pillar,
for a clean “factory” look!
Trucklite LED Headlamps
Jr. and I taking delivery of our new lifted JKUR with 61 miles on it!
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/JaydingetsaJeep002-001.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb1.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb2.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb5.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb3.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb4.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb6.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb7.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb8.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/JacobAngel/bb9.jpg)
cheers!!!
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Sweet looking ride.
Now for some added lighting.....hmmmmm.![Thinking](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/thinking.gif)
Floods in front & rear, and led's on the frame rails underneath.
What goes great with Black.....Purple.....or Black lights...or a
nice red glow from the under carriage.
All in All, a very respectable Rig.
Good Job.
p.s.; my bad i just noticed the LED bar in the front......
& the floods on top of the tail lights.
Sweet. That had to cost you a few pretty pennies.
Now for some added lighting.....hmmmmm.
![Thinking](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/thinking.gif)
Floods in front & rear, and led's on the frame rails underneath.
What goes great with Black.....Purple.....or Black lights...or a
nice red glow from the under carriage.
All in All, a very respectable Rig.
Good Job.
p.s.; my bad i just noticed the LED bar in the front......
& the floods on top of the tail lights.
Sweet. That had to cost you a few pretty pennies.
Last edited by BoneShkr; 06-03-2012 at 10:12 PM. Reason: Upon closer inspection, I missed a ton of stuff the 1st time through......Sorry.
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Thanks BoneShkr and AFPilot82
Yes that is a 37" tire on my stock carrier. It is the exact same 37" spare tire and exact same 17"x 9" wheel that lived on the back of my 09 for 3 years and I never had any issues with it. I might get an AEV carrier and add it to the stock rear bumper one day, but for right now it's just fine.
Yes that is a 37" tire on my stock carrier. It is the exact same 37" spare tire and exact same 17"x 9" wheel that lived on the back of my 09 for 3 years and I never had any issues with it. I might get an AEV carrier and add it to the stock rear bumper one day, but for right now it's just fine.
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Thanks BoneShkr and AFPilot82
Yes that is a 37" tire on my stock carrier. It is the exact same 37" spare tire and exact same 17"x 9" wheel that lived on the back of my 09 for 3 years and I never had any issues with it. I might get an AEV carrier and add it to the stock rear bumper one day, but for right now it's just fine.![Smile](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.png)
Yes that is a 37" tire on my stock carrier. It is the exact same 37" spare tire and exact same 17"x 9" wheel that lived on the back of my 09 for 3 years and I never had any issues with it. I might get an AEV carrier and add it to the stock rear bumper one day, but for right now it's just fine.
![Smile](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.png)