New member from Arizona

RubiKong · Feb 20, 2017

Hello, my name is Matt and I'm from Arizona. I have a Solar Yellow 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. (Her name is Sonora) I've had it for 3 years now and still loving it. I'm still in the process of making it "mine", as the previous owner did some things that I didn't like. I will admit that I am anti-JK as I believe the TJs are the last of the real Jeeps. JKUs are especially fugly! I'm the type of guy who loves to do as much of my own work on my Jeep as I can. If it's beyond me, then I'll enlist someone in the know. If I can't do that, then I'll resort to taking it to an off-road shop. I'm glad to see a forum for TJs!

I've attached a pic of my Jeep when I first bought it. I've also attached pics of how she sits right now. I've waiting for my new flat fenders to arrive before the cutting begins.

bobthetj03 · Feb 20, 2017

Great looking Rubi! Welcome! Like the blacked out grill.

RubiKong · Feb 20, 2017

Thanks!

Chris · Feb 21, 2017

That's a damn fine looking Rubicon you've got there. I really love the yellow on black! We've got several other yellow ones on here too, including @VirtualRussel.

What do you have planned for it?

Rob5589 · Feb 21, 2017

Welcome to the forum. Your Rubi is looking good so far.

JP98 · Feb 21, 2017

Great looking rig. Welcome to the forum.

fourpointzero · Feb 21, 2017

Awesome looking, before and after- I dig em' both. Welcome aboard!

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RubiKong · Feb 21, 2017

Chris said:
That's a damn fine looking Rubicon you've got there. I really love the yellow on black! We've got several other yellow ones on here too, including @VirtualRussel.

What do you have planned for it?

I will be installing some MCE flat fenders as soon as they arrive. I don't have the template yet, so I've got to wait until the big brown truck shows up. Once I have the fenders on I'm going to relocate the license plate to the center of the spare tire. I'm also planning on changing out the tail lights to LEDs. I still haven't figured out which route I'm going to go with though. As it stands, I see 3 possibilities. Go with the Max-Bilt set and call it good, go with the Maxxima set or do the grommet style and drill extra holes in the tub for reverse lights.

Once I get the rear lighting sorted out, I plan on upgrading the steering to the Currie Currectlync or the Ultimate Currie Steering Kit from Savvy. After that, I should be good for a little while.

Chris · Feb 21, 2017

RubiKong said:
I will be installing some MCE flat fenders as soon as they arrive. I don't have the template yet, so I've got to wait until the big brown truck shows up. Once I have the fenders on I'm going to relocate the license plate to the center of the spare tire. I'm also planning on changing out the tail lights to LEDs. I still haven't figured out which route I'm going to go with though. As it stands, I see 3 possibilities. Go with the Max-Bilt set and call it good, go with the Maxxima set or do the grommet style and drill extra holes in the tub for reverse lights.

Once I get the rear lighting sorted out, I plan on upgrading the steering to the Currie Currectlync or the Ultimate Currie Steering Kit from Savvy. After that, I should be good for a little while.

You'll love the Currie Currectlync. I absolutely love mine!

glwood · Feb 23, 2017

RubiKong said:
I will be installing some MCE flat fenders as soon as they arrive. I don't have the template yet, so I've got to wait until the big brown truck shows up. Once I have the fenders on I'm going to relocate the license plate to the center of the spare tire. I'm also planning on changing out the tail lights to LEDs. I still haven't figured out which route I'm going to go with though. As it stands, I see 3 possibilities. Go with the Max-Bilt set and call it good, go with the Maxxima set or do the grommet style and drill extra holes in the tub for reverse lights.

Once I get the rear lighting sorted out, I plan on upgrading the steering to the Currie Currectlync or the Ultimate Currie Steering Kit from Savvy. After that, I should be good for a little while.

If you're moving the license plate anyway, you really should check out the Savvy LED taillights, those look the best, and no drilling.

RubiKong · Feb 23, 2017

glwood said:
If you're moving the license plate anyway, you really should check out the Savvy LED taillights, those look the best, and no drilling.

I thought about going that route, but I'm really wanting to go with the round utilitarian look. After much debate, I decided on the Maxxima LEDs. They will arrive one Friday along with the Currie Anti-Rock Sway Bar. Goodbye, JKS Quick Disconnects!

Alpine9999 · Sep 6, 2017

Brand new member here. I have MCE 3" fenders on the way. Have any pics of how yours turned out? Thanks!

Chris · Sep 6, 2017

RubiKong said:
I thought about going that route, but I'm really wanting to go with the round utilitarian look. After much debate, I decided on the Maxxima LEDs. They will arrive one Friday along with the Currie Anti-Rock Sway Bar. Goodbye, JKS Quick Disconnects!

Very cool, and great choices!

Kiwi TJ · Sep 6, 2017

Welcome to the best little forum on the net...and yeah I agree with you on JKs, I'll take my characterful TJ any day of the week.

Looking forward to seeing your input on here and your upgrades too.:thumbsup:

JMT · Sep 6, 2017

RubiKong said:
I thought about going that route, but I'm really wanting to go with the round utilitarian look. After much debate, I decided on the Maxxima LEDs. They will arrive one Friday along with the Currie Anti-Rock Sway Bar. Goodbye, JKS Quick Disconnects!

Welcome aboard! Nice Rubi. I'll be interested to see how your fenders turn out!

Wanna sell the JKS disconnects? If so PM me!

RubiKong · Sep 6, 2017

I'm very pleased with the MCE fender flares. Install was pretty easy too. I do plan on selling my JKS disconnects. I'm also selling my Quadratec LED tail lights. I opted to go a different route.