New JK Unlimited Rubicon Owner
03-11-2013 | 09:40 AM
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From: Lawton, OK
New JK Unlimited Rubicon Owner
Hey Jeepers!
First JK here, but 2nd Jeep.
My project(s) will be slow going, but I am looking for input on what would be the most economical upgrades but the first things to upgrade from stock. Technically this is the wife's jeep, a YJ is my toy.
Jeep is as follows:
2013 Black Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (AUTO)
Nothing has been done to it yet. Yeah we forked over the extra cash to get the Rubicon edition so we didn't have to do many of the large upgrades right off the bat, but I also realize how much it's not trail ready, yet. I have read about relocating the Evap Can (and perhaps the Steering Stabilizer) (e.g. Woods JK products, Where you can fix design issues on you Jeep JK. Relocate your Evap Can, Steering Stabilizer and Muffler, Enlarge your Storage Tub) but nothing indicating whether or not that is still needed on a Rubicon. First upgrade in my mind was bumpers, mostly front bumper with a recessed area for a winch, preferably with built in brush guard. With that said I also have some concerns about AirBag sensors that may be located in the stock bumper. I'm sure there's already a post on here about that, but I just thought of it while typing, so a link to that if it exists would be great.
Obviously, I will begin posting pics of the upgrades as I go along.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated, we have some idea's in mind, but figured it would be good to get input from those of you who have already been down this road (err trail)...
First JK here, but 2nd Jeep.
My project(s) will be slow going, but I am looking for input on what would be the most economical upgrades but the first things to upgrade from stock. Technically this is the wife's jeep, a YJ is my toy.
Jeep is as follows:
2013 Black Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (AUTO)
Nothing has been done to it yet. Yeah we forked over the extra cash to get the Rubicon edition so we didn't have to do many of the large upgrades right off the bat, but I also realize how much it's not trail ready, yet. I have read about relocating the Evap Can (and perhaps the Steering Stabilizer) (e.g. Woods JK products, Where you can fix design issues on you Jeep JK. Relocate your Evap Can, Steering Stabilizer and Muffler, Enlarge your Storage Tub) but nothing indicating whether or not that is still needed on a Rubicon. First upgrade in my mind was bumpers, mostly front bumper with a recessed area for a winch, preferably with built in brush guard. With that said I also have some concerns about AirBag sensors that may be located in the stock bumper. I'm sure there's already a post on here about that, but I just thought of it while typing, so a link to that if it exists would be great.
Obviously, I will begin posting pics of the upgrades as I go along.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated, we have some idea's in mind, but figured it would be good to get input from those of you who have already been down this road (err trail)...
03-11-2013 | 10:15 AM
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Goodyear, AZ
Bumpers are a smart choice in my opinion to start, especially with a winch. Since you already have electric sway bar discos, and 32 inch mudders you can do decent things you would be surprised. Next probably a 2 1/2 or 3 inch lift with 35 s