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2013 JKU Rubicon .......Comment On My Build!!!!

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Old 08-15-2012, 10:24 AM
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Default 2013 JKU Rubicon .......Comment On My Build!!!!

So after months of waiting, my Rubi will be shipped to me supposedly on the 28th. I cannot wait. I am dying over here.

Here are the items I have or have ordered and are being shipped to go on the Rubi:

- AEV Premium Front Bumper w/Winch Mount and Skid Plate
- AEV Rear Bumper w/Tire Carrier
- AEV Heat Reduction Hood
- Warn 9.5 CTI Winch
- TeraFlex 3'' Lift Kit w/Monster Front Forged Adjustable Track Bar
- Bilstein 5100 Series shocks
- TeraFlex Exhaust Spacers
- SpiderTrax 1.5'' Wheel Spacers
- 35'' Nitto Trail Grapplers
Old 08-15-2012, 10:38 AM
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Congratulations

Thats going to be one badass machine.
Old 08-15-2012, 10:48 AM
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Thanks for the compliments. Yeah I am going to get the adjustable control arms I am just building up the funds. I may just buy the front but I would rather buy the complete 8 arm system at one time. I bought the exhaust spacer kit so if that doesnt cut it then I will purchase a new front DS and sell the exhaust spacers. The 2013 drivetrain is identical to the 2012. I think the only changes were cosmetics such as seats, wheels etc. Nothing crazy.
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Originally Posted by JTOTHAP
Thanks for the compliments. Yeah I am going to get the adjustable control arms I am just building up the funds. I may just buy the front but I would rather buy the complete 8 arm system at one time. I bought the exhaust spacer kit so if that doesnt cut it then I will purchase a new front DS and sell the exhaust spacers. The 2013 drivetrain is identical to the 2012. I think the only changes were cosmetics such as seats, wheels etc. Nothing crazy.
You only need the front lowers but the rest woyld be a bonus. Shoulda went 37" i went 35 for about 9k miles on my 12 then to 37" The 3.6 can handle them with the stock 4.10
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I would suggest bypassing the exhaust spacers & just get a new drive shaft with roughly 4" of lift you're far better off
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I wanted 37s but didn't want flat fenders or to go much higher than a 3 inch lift.
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The 35s are still a pretty big tire. For what I'm gonna do they will work just fine. I may regret not getting the 37s tho. Ugh
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
You only need the front lowers but the rest woyld be a bonus. Shoulda went 37" i went 35 for about 9k miles on my 12 then to 37" The 3.6 can handle them with the stock 4.10
What gears did you get? I'm running 35's (Trail Grapplers) and 3.73s and it's okay, but I wouldn't go any bigger without lower gears.

Sounds like a nice build though.
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It comes stock 4.10s. I believe these will be sufficient for my needs. Even if I do decide to run 37s at a later point and lift the jeep accordingly I will probably still keep the 4.10s. Thanks bro.
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Originally Posted by JTOTHAP
It comes stock 4.10s. I believe these will be sufficient for my needs. Even if I do decide to run 37s at a later point and lift the jeep accordingly I will probably still keep the 4.10s. Thanks bro.
Nice, for 2013 do you still have to get the max tow package to get the 4.10's?


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