The "Twins" Build ('13 JKUR10A and '14 JKURX)

[LloydChristmas]

I did not think I'd own 2 Jeeps this time last year. But, here I sit and own the "twins" below, as we refer to them. We are very fortunate as things worked out as we always wanted a Jeep and within a year we have 2 - our neighbors think we're crazy.

 

[LloydChristmas]

Bright White

So, I bought the 2014 Bright White first. Started out just looking for a sport, then sold myself on Rubicon as I wanted to be off road, then one day saw an X next to a regular Rubicon. I really did like the X hood and X bumpers versus the regular Jeep bumpers and the flexibility they gave. I have done pretty much all the mods on these both myelf so here's a bit of what I've done (my son has helped along the way as a general laborer).

So, here is the JKURX at the dealer and first time at home

 

[LloydChristmas]

Mods to Bright White so far

So in 6 months, the mods I have done to the white one include:

- Blacked out muffler
- 2.5 TF Coil Lift
- Pro Comp 7105
- 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs
- TF monster Trackbar
- Rear camera addition (works thru 730N head unit - for $50 total - nice!)
- Antenna X
- Added RR Tow Hitch (as did not come with from factory, only $59 vs $395 if it was installed on the window sticker)
- Light guards and grill inserts (wife wanted)
- TF Hinged Tailgate Carrier
- RR Lower CA skids on all 4 corners
- Engine/Tranny/Oil Pan Skid
- I think that's it for now...

Some pics below, more to come I'm sure...

 

[olram30]

I really like white Rubicon X jeeps! They are purdy!

 

[LloydChristmas]

Bright White today

Here's how she sits today...

 

[LloydChristmas]

So with the Anvil one...

So, with the Anvil one, the story goes like this... Since I buy the new White Jeep, we all love it. When we started looking at buying the white jeep we were between white and anvil but couldn’t find a new X in anvi). So anyways, our Dodge Durango has 32k miles on it and needs new tires (on 20"s) so instead of buying new tires, we say WTF and trade it in (had like 5k in equity on it) as I found a 2013 10A in Anvil. We figured we could sell either as they hold their value whenever we needed to (plus I have a company car). So, the Anvil 10A came with 5 315/70r17s AND the 5 stockers, and 9000 lb winch with synthetic line, leveling kit, only 12k miles, great shape and in great shape and not a Jeep dealer so they did not really want it too long. Original owner didn’t really like the ride and traded it for a Buick LeSabre - I know... Anyways, just got this last month but mods so far are:

- Blacked out muffler
- Antenna X
- Changed rims from Pro Comp to Fuel Anza and rotated the 315s
- Added new set of TF 2.5 coils for cheap, painted them Red
- Painted steering stabilizer Red
- Fox Racing shocks
- Grill inserts and light guards with headlight bezels (wife likes, gotta give in somewhere)
- Painted hook on winch line Red (was yellow)
- I will be changing the current pocket style Bushwacker fender flares back to stock OEM fender flares as I dont like these too much
- More to come as well but thats it for now.... A few pics below...

 

[LloydChristmas]

Here is the Anvil one this weekend...

 

[JEEPAlexander14]

Did you just paint the muffler?

 

[LloydChristmas]

Did you just paint the muffler?

Jeep Alexander - for the muffler mod, all I did was clean off the muffler well, then wipe it down with acetone to get any goo off it, then use paper and cardboard to cover from ove spray and spray with a high temp paint (kind you can use for engines or grills). works great and really hides the chrome muffler when seeing the jeep from behind. Easy mod...

 

[LloydChristmas]

Here's how I did the rear camera on the white one: the only 3 parts needed for the camera install (if you have the 430N or 730N radio). Also, below are links to part 1 and part 2 videos of how to do it, so watch them both) the youtube video of exactly how to do it. Worked out great, no issues and total of $50 for the parts and very impressed with the results. The camera actually comes with its own drill bit and works to cut through a regular jeep bumper (although I mounted mine in the wheel hub of the spare tire as I did not want to drill into the steel Rubi X bumper, see pic below) but in the video, he mounts in the regular jeep bumper so up to you where you'd like to put it. Oh, the last part I list below (the female to female coupler) you only need 1 but comes in a pack of 10 through amazon but you can probably get one at a local radio shack. Whole process took me about 2 1/2 hours but now that I did it, it is easy and if I had to do it again, I could do it in 1 and 1/2. When mounting the camera into the bumper/spare/wherever you put it, dont push it in all the way until you know it is facing the right way (up) - as this camera has parking lines on it and if you dont line it up, you might push it in with the lines upside down or sideways or diagonal. I actually hooked the camera wire up to a small TV to so I could see the picture and line it up before I pushed it all the way in. I also added a little auto caulk/sealant and painted the edge black to match the center lug of the spare where I mounted the camera (see pic). Oh yeah - really important - you have to take your Jeep (either before or after, doesnt matter) to a Jeep dealer and ask them to "Flash your radio and apply code XAC". Without this "flash" to the radio head unit, it wont recognize the camera input. Mine did it for free as I had them do it same time I got them to do an oil change. I have heard some dealers will charge you labor (like 30 minutes worth) but really all they do is sit in front of a computer, register that code to your radio and sync it. They actually do no installing or removing of anything, ie. no real labor. Hope this helps but wife is very happy with a rearview camera (and works like stock, only comes on when you put it in reverse and you can now watch DVDs on the front radio - not while moving obviously).

Youtube video (this is only part 1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdar9ev_cTc

Youtube video (part 2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU_3Sk4nucg

 

[SKT]

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Nice pair of JK's!

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[Johnlmt33]

They are two very nice rigs, would love to trade our Compass in for another JK.

 

[LloydChristmas]

Thanks - my hope is to build at least one of these up to a more capable rig but for now, they both are DDs and are letting us really enjoy the jeep wayalife. So much fun!

 

[Sessoms14X]

This is awesome. Very nice looking rigs man, I can't wait to buy another one someday.

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[trailless]

Nice looking Jeeps there! :thumb: I'm guessing one's for the wife?

Also, thanks a lot for the info on the backup camera. I've ordered the parts and hope to tackle it when the parts get here. Thanks again!

 

[LloydChristmas]

Nice looking Jeeps there! :thumb: I'm guessing one's for the wife?

Also, thanks a lot for the info on the backup camera. I've ordered the parts and hope to tackle it when the parts get here. Thanks again!

Yes, one is for the wife and she was the one who really wanted another - kinda cool. Now there's always a jeep in the driveway to drive.

 

[LloydChristmas]

They are two very nice rigs, would love to trade our Compass in for another JK.

Go for it, we did and glad we did - as my daughter says "YOLO".

 

[AllAmericanInfidel]

Nice pair of Jeeps! I love the way the Anvil looks with the red leather! :thumb:

 

[LloydChristmas]

Nice pair of Jeeps! I love the way the Anvil looks with the red leather! :thumb:

Thanks AllAmerican. Yes, I do think the anvil looks best without doors and roof which really makes the red pop, as you don't see the seats too much when it's all closed up. Either way, great rig.

 

[LloydChristmas]

Added a few mods to the white jeep:

- Off Road Heros Cargo Top
- Maximus 3 Low Profile Hoop (pics 3 and 4 below)
- 20 inch LED light bar