2017 Jeep JKU Rubicon "Snow"

[Nick Abdo]

I've been a member on this forum for a little while but I've just recently traded in my 2016 Tacoma for a 2017 Jeep Rubicon seeing as this will be my overland rig and daily driver for the next 10+ years I decided to start my first build thread.

Armor:
-Factory rubi rails
-Barricade Adventure HD front bumper

Exterior:
-Short antenna

Interior:
-Mopar all weather floor mats

Lighting:
-LED halo headlights/fogs
-LED taillights

Misc:
-Vacuum pump relocation

The day I brought her home:


Two days later:

 

[Chuck Marshall]

So, what are your plans? Looks like a nice stout front bumper.

 

[Nick Abdo]

So, what are your plans? Looks like a nice stout front bumper.

Ohh man got too many plans not enough money. Next thing will be a set of sliders(the rubicon model comes with sliders but they only provide protection from underneath). Suspension, 35" tires, rear bumper, roof rack for my tent, lights, onboard air, a whole bunch of cosmetic stuff, the list never ends

 

[ttephotos]

Heck ya bud, right there with you. Got my 17' Big Bear in last month and am already mounting a roof tent, rack, and swaping bumpers by end of this month! As a heads up on racks, the Front Runner is nice and what I am going with but I can't say I love the look. Gobi would be wonderful but they take some time. RhinoRack/Maximus3/AEV (all the same) Offer the best look I think but they don't have as much real estate! Good luck on the build, looking forward to seeing both our jeeps change!

 

[Nick Abdo]

Heck ya bud, right there with you. Got my 17' Big Bear in last month and am already mounting a roof tent, rack, and swaping bumpers by end of this month! As a heads up on racks, the Front Runner is nice and what I am going with but I can't say I love the look. Gobi would be wonderful but they take some time. RhinoRack/Maximus3/AEV (all the same) Offer the best look I think but they don't have as much real estate! Good luck on the build, looking forward to seeing both our jeeps change!

Awesome man, these Jeeps can really do some work off road. I've actually decided on the Gobi I'm just waiting for Black Friday to get a good deal. What bumpers are you planning on going with? Send me a link to your build page so I can follow along and congrats on your new Jeep.

 

[BigSwole]

Nice looking JKU. What bumper is that? It looks good.

 

[Jeff Tyson]

I'm surprised you didn't have the Maximus 3 steel bumpers (at least doesn't look that way). That was one reason I liked the rubi, in addition to the heavier axles, electronic axle lock, and electronic sway bar disconnect.

My sliders offered some side protection as well. I've got the hard rock though, so maybe some of that was part of that package. Looking forward to your build.


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[Nick Abdo]

Nice looking JKU. What bumper is that? It looks good.

Thanks brotha, it's the barricade adventure hd.

 

[Nick Abdo]

I'm surprised you didn't have the Maximus 3 steel bumpers (at least doesn't look that way). That was one reason I liked the rubi, in addition to the heavier axles, electronic axle lock, and electronic sway bar disconnect.

My sliders offered some side protection as well. I've got the hard rock though, so maybe some of that was part of that package. Looking forward to your build.


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I wish I could've afforded the hard rock or Recon as it's called now. The steel bumpers are exclusive to the hard rock version of the Rubicon. I still get the rubi rails but I need something that sticks out a little more for added protection.

 

[Edward Gentle]

Nice jeep, wish I could get me something like that. But with retirement looming (14 days) I just can't take the leap.

 

[Jeff Tyson]

I wish I could've afforded the hard rock or Recon as it's called now. The steel bumpers are exclusive to the hard rock version of the Rubicon. I still get the rubi rails but I need something that sticks out a little more for added protection.

Looks like the hard rock also upgraded to the tube sliders. Barricade makes some that look pretty similar to what I've got. https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-enhanced-rubi-rail-jk-j100746.html

You might also check out rubitrux. They have a lot of oem takeoff parts: hoods, doors, tops, bumpers, etc.


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[dj_mccomas]

Nice jeep, looking forward to the build.

 

[Nick Abdo]

Looks like the hard rock also upgraded to the tube sliders. Barricade makes some that look pretty similar to what I've got. https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-enhanced-rubi-rail-jk-j100746.html

You might also check out rubitrux. They have a lot of oem takeoff parts: hoods, doors, tops, bumpers, etc.


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Barricade has some sliders that work with the factory rubi rails, that'll probably be my next mod. I could really use a hardtop too so I'll check out rubitrux and see if get lucky. Thanks for that suggestion.

 

[Nick Abdo]

Nice jeep, wish I could get me something like that. But with retirement looming (14 days) I just can't take the leap.

Well congrats on the retirement, have you thought about a sport two door? Still plenty capable and you can get a good deal on one.

 

[Nick Abdo]

Nice jeep, looking forward to the build.

Thanks man

 

[Jeff Tyson]

Barricade has some sliders that work with the factory rubi rails, that'll probably be my next mod. I could really use a hardtop too so I'll check out rubitrux and see if get lucky. Thanks for that suggestion.

I personally have a thing for the fast back hard top, but those are pricey. I'll never get one because it loses cargo space and is pricey, but they do look good.


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[Chuck Marshall]

Nice jeep, wish I could get me something like that. But with retirement looming (14 days) I just can't take the leap.

I get retirement can be a bit scary. I waited six years and decided I wasn't getting any younger so I dove in and got my Rubicon Hard Rock. I'd always wanted a jeep so I could go off the hardtop.
Hopefully when you get into retirement a jeep will work itself into your plans.

 

[Edward Gentle]

I get retirement can be a bit scary. I waited six years and decided I wasn't getting any younger so I dove in and got my Rubicon Hard Rock. I'd always wanted a jeep so I could go off the hardtop.
Hopefully when you get into retirement a jeep will work itself into your plans.

Yeah I'm thinking after it's final and a little time goes by I can get something. Just at this point, like you said, it's scary.

 

[Blink]

Looking forward to the build!!

 

[Nick Abdo]

Some cosmetic mods, Halo headlights and fogs.