I will be getting my new 2013 unlimited rubicon next week and will be swapping the lift, bumpers, etc from the old to the new. This includes OME HD springs, RK LCA's, JKS front and rear tracbars, OME LT shocks. The bumpers are ARB front and Body Armor rear with an ORFAB tire carrier.
Im fairly certain all will go off without a hitch, but Im not sure 100% sure. Anything I need to know? Will I need any additional stuff right away? Do you have to do the crossover pipe spacer? Any help will be appreciated.

 

Fanatic,

One thing with the bumper is you may need a Vacuum Pump Relocation Bracket. There is a vacuum pump that mounts behind the factory bumper and most after market bumpers interfere with this. Other than that, you should be just fine with everything else!

Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions. I'll be happy to help you out.

-Zach

 

You also get cup holders that are lit up with the 2013

 

I measured the pump and dimensions of my bumper and winch, and I think Ill be ok

 

It's like you read my mind!!

 

You will have issues with the stock front drive shaft hitting the exhaust crossover if you have long travel shocks. The best solution is a narrower aftermarket front drive shaft that will give you more clearance. I also had to install longer brake lines.

 

I have brake lines from my old jeep. The exhaust was what I was worried about. I do have long travel shocks. How does the spacer work for a temp fix?

 

The exhaust spacers work fine as a temporary fix but you still have the steep DS angles to deal with.

 

I guess I'll swap stuff and do a flex test to see if I hit. On my current rig the driveshaft boot got torn off on the tranny pan, so I would assume ill need to address this.

 

It's faster :p