derekmac Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 So tonight I picked up my 2005 TJ Rubicon. It has 160,000 on it, and is a 6 speed. The lady I bought it from owned it for 6 years, and kept all receipts for the work done on it, and kept it undercoated. It's in good shape, but has the typical TJ rusty fenders and windshield frame. So, the build plans.... Nothing major on this one. 2" lift, and maybe a 1" body lift, and later down the road, a tummy tuck. Also no bigger than 33" tires. Tires also won't come until new ones are needed. Right now it has 31" Toyo AT's that are still in very good shape. I don't have much for pics now, but will try to grab more tomorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So I've been thinking about the 2017 wish list for the Jeep... Adjustable front track bar Rear track bar bracket New stereo system (nothing fancy, just slight upgrades over stock) New front fenders, most likely these ones: http://shop.blackwidowgear.com/Jeep-TJ-YJ-Front-Tube-Fenders-DIY-tjfrontfender.htm 1.25" Body lift (tummy tuck is in the more distance plans) What it has done now Lifted 3" front, 2" rear 33" M/T's Superwinch LP8500 Auxiliary LED lights front Auxiliary LED back up lights Locker mod Tablet mount Under hood ammo can OBA Under hood ammo can storage CB Door less mirrors Rugged Ridge steering box skid plate Rock lights Homemade front BPE's Ford Windstar cowl intake Bestop cargo carrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Those toyo AT tires are awesome! Great buys and can't wait to see the build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 So pleased for ya....new rig looks to be in amazing shape from the photos ! I'll miss that V8 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Yeah, the 4.0 just doesn't sound the same!! The 4.0 with the lower Rubi gearing, and 6 speed has lots of get up and go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 And it has those Rubicon decals...gotta give you a smile all on their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'd be all over some tube bumpers What's a tummy tuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Yep, amazing what a couple of decals can do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Oh, I do need front tow hooks for it too, if anyone happens to have a spare set lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, jay said: I'd be all over some tube bumpers What's a tummy tuck? a tummy tuck is raising the bellypan with a high clearance skid plate. For the Rubi, it requires just a 1" body lift, and 1" motor mount lift, then the high clearance skid plate. For me, I would also need a slip yoke eliminator and new rear driveshaft to be able to do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, derekmac said: Oh, I do need front tow hooks for it too, if anyone happens to have a spare set lying around. I have some you can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 1 minute ago, Eastcoastcam said: I have some you can have. Awesome, thanks James!! I'd like to keep the bar the lights are mounted on, but the hooks are more important. Errrr wait, Rubi's don't get stuck, do they?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereku Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I know a silver 2 door Rubicon that gets stuck all the time, but I blame the driver, lol. Congrats on the purchase. Looks like it is in excellent shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Mount the lights right on the bumper. There is already holes for the factory ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, Eastcoastcam said: Mount the lights right on the bumper. There is already holes for the factory ones... That's probably what I'll end up doing. I also have my 24" light bar that I've got to mount, or might mount, not sure yet. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereku Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Know what it is really missing though? Mud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, dereku said: Know what it is really missing though? Mud! Trail rated badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereku Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 6 minutes ago, 82Yota said: Trail rated badge? It's there. 10 minutes ago, dereku said: Know what it is really missing though? Mud! It will be there, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereku Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm off work at 3, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 So I need to make a dead pedal for it. It feels weird, and kind of uncomfortable not having one. Should be super easy to fab something up though. I also need to do a major overhaul of what gear I take with me on runs, as I now only have a 1/16 of the space as I did with the WJ. Most stuff I carried was a just in case type thing, so now it'll be only what's really needed. I'm also going to order a steering box skid plate, and I need to pick up a new CB antenna, and a mount for it. I'll check the Big Stop Thursday when I get gas to see what they have. Oh, and the stock headlights SUCK!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Lol. I have a dead pedal from an early Grand in the Burb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Derek... Try messaging Monster on FB and see if that ZJ he is parting out has one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Re Headlights, I always ran Hella/Bosch/Cibie/SEV Marshall. Hellas in the Burb. But now of course I would have to look at LED if doing an upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Headlights upgrade... ...ignore where it says "fits Jeep JK" ...they are completely plug'n'play for the TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 hmm i wonder if i can make those fit my X....the lights in 1st gens are notoriously bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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