Bought a 2004 Rubicon yesterday. Joined the forum today.
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I think the title of this thread would make for a good chronology-
Dec 2023- bought a Rubicon
Joined Forum next day.
January 2024- credit cards maxed out
May 2024 Wife Leaves
July 2024 Files for Bankruptcy
November 2024 Begins to figure out how to sleep in Jeep
Dec 2023- bought a Rubicon
Joined Forum next day.
January 2024- credit cards maxed out
May 2024 Wife Leaves
July 2024 Files for Bankruptcy
November 2024 Begins to figure out how to sleep in Jeep
Many fans of this guide if you’re not going bigger than 33s, if you’re going bigger or *think* you might, others will have better advice.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/a-recipe-for-an-affordable-but-quality-2-5-lift.41687/
Thinking that 18 pk of Corona Premiers is calling my name out. Proper too. Not common like.
With spousal approval, something we have rarely seen, you get a 500 point boost and unlimited feedback for 30 days.
Do it before she knows what hit her.
And remember, we define a 2” lift and wheels and tires as 4” Lift, 37” tires, beadlocks and an LS Swap.
Make us proud.
Welcome to the forum. Nice looking Jeep. I live in CA so I don’t have any advice about undercoating etc.
Undercoating is easily penetrated allowing rust to form and creep undetected underneath. Its no bueno for rust prevention.
Should be illegal for people in your part of the country to own any desirable vehicle but since the deed is already done religiously use Fluidfilm, Crown, Woolwax, or whatever is similar every year.
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I use multiple cans of Eastwood internal frame coating BEFORE spraying Fluid Film inside the frame. I power wash my Jeep off immediately after driving on salted roads. The Fluid Film comes off with the salt.
Great looking Rubicon. I love it! You bought it to drive it and enjoy it. Don't just park it and look at it! Don't worry about rust. Congrats and welcome to the forum.
He better worry about rust, if he wants to enjoy his Rubicon for years to come.
No way I would buy a Jeep from Kentucky on north, without being able to look it over all underneath.
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I appreciate all of the feedback! Planning to drill the weep holes sometime this week and then the fluid film goes in. Regarding the upgrades, they have to happen now while I have the greenlight from the wife and about 60 day before my middle kid needs my current ride. Here is the list I've worked up and You'll be able to tell what I'm working up. Again, this will be a daily driver and a pretty mild build. The Jeep is currently stock with the exception of the 16 inch wheels and BFG 31's (LT's) that I'm selling locally. The guy I bought it from did a full front end rebuild with stock parts.
I'd take any and all feedback. Thanks so much!
I'd take any and all feedback. Thanks so much!
speakers will be much less on Crutchfield Ie https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20646CC54/Kicker-46CSC54.html
Consider a different sub, if you’re already willing to replace the stock one.
This will fit under the driver seat.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_777B8PTD/Sound-Ordnance-B-8PTD.html
https://blackmagicbrakes.com/ for pads/rotors.
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your right Rockytop, no need to worry about rust !
And here's another prime example of another jeep in Ohio the owner that didn't worry about fucking rust !