2012 Gecko JK Build
JK Freak
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So here are my choices.
2012 Rubicon 2-door (or 4-door) Gecko Pearl
Heated Seats
Climate Control
Dual tops with tint
Slush Mats
Supplemental Airbags
Power Convenience
Trailer Package
Uconnect 430N
Connectivity Group
Listed Price: $36,203 with destination charges included
What is missing?Black leather seats
Color matched top
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JK Newbie
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Originally Posted by newmango
if it was me prsonally i would go for the 4 door rubi, with the black top. color matching is nice, but to much green, i saw a 4 door rubi the other day with matching top and fenders, way to much green, need black to offset a little. i myself have a 2door mango, love the color,ok with it being 2 door. i have a 6 yr old daughter, while she LOVES climbing into the jeep on her own,i dont like the little foot prints all over my interior. i couldnt imagine having to try and but a baby in the back seat of a 2 door.
the sport would save you money up front, but consider how much you would have to sink in to it just to get it to the point of a stock rubi. gears,lockers,disconnects,dana 44 up front,more aggressive tires,better interior options right off the bat.
good luck with your choice, congrats on your new addition to family
the sport would save you money up front, but consider how much you would have to sink in to it just to get it to the point of a stock rubi. gears,lockers,disconnects,dana 44 up front,more aggressive tires,better interior options right off the bat.
good luck with your choice, congrats on your new addition to family
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JK Newbie
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Originally Posted by jeep4life
I just ordered a Gecko Rubi two weeks ago, it was before the cut-off which I believe was May 8th 
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JK Newbie
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Okay. I just got the thumbs up from my wife to get the 2-door! I didn't think that was going to happen. Now I need to decide whether to get the Rubi or the Sport (and do a buildup)
JK Newbie
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From: Lethbridge , Alberta
Hello ! first post on this forum.
Just ordered a Sport S Gecko w/ Black 3 piece roof/fenders as a 50th b'day present for my wife !
Smittybilt tubular bumpers , aries nerf bar ... all pc /textured black
BDS 3" lift
17 x 9 XD Series Addicts (black) with 35" x 12 .5" Fierce attitude rubber
Currently in D status , can't wait to see what this will look like !
Believe it or not , THIS IS ALL HER IDEA !!!
Just ordered a Sport S Gecko w/ Black 3 piece roof/fenders as a 50th b'day present for my wife !
Smittybilt tubular bumpers , aries nerf bar ... all pc /textured black
BDS 3" lift
17 x 9 XD Series Addicts (black) with 35" x 12 .5" Fierce attitude rubber
Currently in D status , can't wait to see what this will look like !
Believe it or not , THIS IS ALL HER IDEA !!!
Last edited by Flthrtl; May 21, 2012 at 07:10 PM.
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JK Newbie
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Pulled the trigger
I signed all the finance documents today. It looks like I will be picking it up tomorrow! I thought my wife wanted to drive the STi over the weekend before taking delivery, but today she mentioned that I can do the trade tomorrow. Now all I need to do is wait for the dealer to get my TeraFlex PreRunner Suspension, Fox Racing Shocks, and Katzkin Leather in and do the install. The leather is going to be the black tuscany bolsters with black barracuda inserts and green contrast stitching.
Here are some pics that I took today...
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I am going to keep the stock wheels and tires for now, but add some spacers. What is everyone's thoughts on the TeraFlex PreRunner with the stock 32s and spacers?
Here are some pics that I took today...
I am going to keep the stock wheels and tires for now, but add some spacers. What is everyone's thoughts on the TeraFlex PreRunner with the stock 32s and spacers?
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JK Newbie
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Hello ! first post on this forum.
Just ordered a Sport S Gecko w/ Black 3 piece roof/fenders as a 50th b'day present for my wife !
Smittybilt tubular bumpers , aries nerf bar ... all pc /textured black
BDS 3" lift
17 x 9 XD Series Addicts (black) with 35" x 12 .5" Fierce attitude rubber
Currently in D status , can't wait to see what this will look like !
Believe it or not , THIS IS ALL HER IDEA !!!
Just ordered a Sport S Gecko w/ Black 3 piece roof/fenders as a 50th b'day present for my wife !
Smittybilt tubular bumpers , aries nerf bar ... all pc /textured black
BDS 3" lift
17 x 9 XD Series Addicts (black) with 35" x 12 .5" Fierce attitude rubber
Currently in D status , can't wait to see what this will look like !
Believe it or not , THIS IS ALL HER IDEA !!!
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JK Newbie
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Contrast Stitching
For those of you who are interested, I am attaching a picture of the contrast stitching color. It isn't a 100% match to the Gecko color, but I think it is close enough. Once the leather is installed, it should be hard to tell the difference visually. The thread has a sheen to it that changes color based upon lighting. The highlight matches the body color really well, but the shadow is a bit more blue in color than the yellow of the Gecko colored body.![Click image for larger version
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