I un-did the unthinkable...

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EDIT: I decided to not go through with the JKU purchase. Read the entire thread for more details on why.

Well guys and gals, I did the unthinkable. We kept looking for a different “family” vehicle, and all the while the only thing I could think about is A JKU. Sure, it’s not as roomy as a Minivan, but it gets the job done and I’m much happier driving it than a minivan.

So, now I own a TJ Rubicon and the newest addition... a 2013 JKU Rubicon 10th Anniversary!

Don’t worry, the TJ ain’t going anywhere either. This is just a “fun” second vehicle.

Here she is:

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Haha, you know what, I’ve actually had a lot of people PM me and ask for a JK section. I mull over it though, because then it’s not really a TJ specific forum, is it?
 
I think the wife will be driving this more while I drive the TJ more. I said I wouldn’t but a JKU unless it had the hard rock bumpers and the power dome hood. Those bumpers are $2000 for the pair from Mopar and the hood is another $1000! Sheesh!

I won’t go crazy with this one though. It will get a 2” lift, some 33” wheels, a winch, and some better looking fender flares. That will be it though!

The guy asked me if I wanted to trade in my TJ, I told him he would have to pry it from my dead hands.
 
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Chris said:
I think the wife will be driving this more while I drive the TJ more. I said I wouldn’t but a JKU unless it had the hard rock bumpers and the power dome hood. Those bumpers are $2000 for the pair from Mopar and the hood is another $1000! Sheesh!

I won’t go crazy with this one though. It will get a 2” lift, some 33” wheels, a winch, and some better looking fender flares. That will be it though!

The guy asked me if I wanted to trade in my TJ, I told him he would have to pry it from my dead hands.
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So even the seller knew that a TJ was a better Jeep that's why he wanted yours !!...and yeah keeping the mods minimal would be the way to go
 
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This thing is too big to go where my TJ goes. It is however very comfortable on the highway!
 
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Chris said:
Well guys and gals, I did the unthinkable. We kept looking for a different “family” vehicle, and all the while the only thing I could think about is A JKU. Sure, it’s not as roomy as a Minivan, but it gets the job done and I’m much happier driving it than a minivan.

So, now I own a TJ Rubicon and the newest addition... a 2013 JKU Rubicon 10th Anniversary!

Don’t worry, the TJ ain’t going anywhere either. This is just a “fun” second vehicle.

Here she is:


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Chris, Chris, Chris...

I've got a part number for you before you ever do the first oil change. Also, 33's fit stock, like 31x10.50's fit a TJ. Go 35's...you can thank us later. Get the tuner to adjust for tire size and a transmission cooler installed before you go and get those new wheels and Duratracs.

If it starts leaking, I've got the fsb and p/n for the kit.

Welcome to the dark side!
 
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