RUBI - A 2014 Bright White JKUR

arcticjk

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Introduction & Modification List

About Me:

At a young age, I was always surrounded by Jeeps as my father and uncle worked at our local dealership. He seemed to have a new one every year. I always drooled over seeing them. We took many camping trips, but most to Silver Lake Sand Dunes. I immediately knew what my first vehicle was going to be. I purchased a 1997 Jeep XJ completely stock with less than 60K miles at the age of 15. I was incredibly proud of myself to save the money and purchase it on my own. Before I could even drive it I was already modifying it. I knew then that I was Jeeper for life. After graduating high school, I had a long commute to college and it just wasn't working for the trips back and forth all the time. I regrettable sold it an purchased a diesel truck. I was on a kick for a while thinking that that is what I actually wanted. My dad stopped working for Jeep and came back to work with me at our family business, a marine. Having a diesel was just a convenience having to tow boats around all the time. As time progressed we purchased new trucks for the business specifically, so i sold my truck in search of my next dream vehicle. I have no idea how I ended up with a 2015 Subaru WRX STi, but it happened. Needless to say, a whole lot of money went into that project and not so much happiness came out. I did it all up making great HP/TQ numbers, but it just wasn't me. So I sold it and purchased an older diesel to get me around until I found what I truly wanted, another Jeep. Then yesterday (12/20/2016) I received a text from my uncle to come to the store immediately. I then laid eyes on my new beautiful Jeep. I purchased instantly and will not regret it in the least. I look forward to the progress that will be made with it and cannot wait for the years to come. I look forward to meeting some of you at events in the future! I have been hooked on Eddie's videos and the build threads section on here so I have a feeling it won't stay this way long, especially with my past history with vehicles.

Options:
Leather Seats
Dual Top Group
Color Matching Flares/Hard Top
Towing Package
Navigation/Alpine Stereo System

Current Mods:

Installed Ordered Coming Soon

Interior:
Jeep Grab Handles
Mopar All-Weather Floor Mats
Driver's Side Dead Pedal
Jeep Door Sill Guards
LED Interior Light Kit (White)
CoolTech All-in-One CB Kit
ARB Twin Compressor w/ Metalcloak Under Hood Mount
Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Pod with OTRATTW Custom Switches (Locker Power, Front Locker, Rear Locker, & Air Compressor) (I am wiring the lockers to bypass the factory system to use them in 2WD or 4HI and at any speed not what they are limited to from the factory)
Backup Camera (Flush Mounted in Bumper)
DIY Insulated Headliner with Painted Inside
sPOD 6 pos. w/ Genesis G (All OTRATTW Switches)
Tuffy Underseat Security Drawers - Both Sides
WD Automotive Front & Rear Grabars Red
Goose Gear Floor Plate
Goose Gear Side Boxes
JK Trailgater Tailgate Table


Exterior:
TruckLite Heated LED Headlights w/ PWM & Horizontal Adjustment Screws
Baja Designs Jeep JK Squadron-R Sport Fog Light Kit w/ Amber Lenses
Rigid SR-M Diffused Flush Mount LED's (Mounted in Factory Tail Lights)
Rock Hard 4x4 License Plate Relocation w/ Factory Plate Cover
Daystar Hood Latches
Warn Zeon 10S w/ Synthetic Line
Maximus-3 Winch Mount Plate w/ Vac Pump Bracket, Red Aluminum Fairlead, & Trim Filler Plates
Pro-Link Factor 55 (Black)
Wireless Remote for Winch
Spiderweb Shade (Red)
Trasharoo
Nemesis Aluminum Fender Flares
Gobi Roof Rack
AEV Tire Carrier
AEV Fuel Caddy
(4) Maxtrax (Red)

Engine:
Genesis Dual Battery System


Suspension:
EVO 1.5" Leveling Kit
Fox 2.5 DSC Remote Reservoir Front Shocks
Fox 2.0 Adjustable Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks
Hydraulic Bumpstops


Wheels & Tires:
1.5" Wheels Spacers
Cooper STT Pro in 295/70r17
 
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arcticjk

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Dealership Pictures from Day of Purchase

I bought this 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon at my local dealer from my uncle the day the trade arrived on the lot. It has 22,269 miles. It is a one owner (older lady) who was local to my area. She ordered it new. She always got serviced at the dealer. I am very happy with the purchase and cannot wait to see what's in store for it in the future.

























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arcticjk

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Previous Vehicles

Previous Vehicles:

All vehicles bought stock and built myself with the help of some local shops and friends.

1997 Jeep Cherokee (Had from 15 to 17)
5.5" Iron Rock Offroad Lift
33" Goodyear Kevlar Muds
15" Cragar Soft 8s
4.56 Gears
Upgraded Diff Covers
1-ton Chevy Steering
Protofab Front Bumper
TMAXX 10000# Wireless Winch
Spectre Cowl Cold Air Intake
Bushwacker Flat Flares
PIAA Fogs
Upgraded Headlight Wiring Harness & Autopal Housings
Rhino-lined Rocker Panels & Roof
Welded On Rock Sliders
Upgraded Power Acoustik Flip-out Head Unit and Kenwood Speakers
Husky Liner Floor Mats
Ignition Kill Switch
Removed Rear Sway Bar
Rough Country Sway Bar Discos
New Sway Bar Bushings
SYE and extended Driveshaft
Rhino-lined complete interior floor
LED Dome lights and Floor Lights
Comes with Hi-Lift Jack and a newer installed hitch
Roof Rack
New Headers and Complete Exhaust
Removable Front Doors
All Black Interior





2004.5 Chevrolet 2500HD LT Duramax (Had from 17-18.5)
Leather power heated memory seats
Rear Seat Entertainment
WeatherTec Floor Liners
EFI Live tuned by Longhorn Fab Shop
Edge CTS Monitoring System
5" Exhaust
Leveled with 265/75r16 Toyo Open Country ATs and 16" XD Wheels
Camo bug shield & Window Visors
Low-profile Large Size Toolbox
CB radio and Wilson 5000 magnet mount antenna
Hide-a-way gooseneck hitch



2010 Dodge 2500HD SLT Cummins (Had from 18.5-20)
Thuren 2" Leveling Coils
Bilistein 5100s
Thuren Adj. Track Bar
BD Sway Bar Links
35x12.5r20 Falken Wildpeak A/Ts with 20" Helo HE835's Chrome Finish
WeatherTec Digital Fit Floor Mats
DuraFlap Extra-Long Mudflaps
Aluminum Low Profile Tool Box
Brand New Bedliner
S&B CAI
Sinister EGR Delete
CCV vented
Flo Pro 5" TBE
Edge CTS Gauge system w/ Pyro & Turbo Timer
H&S XRT Pro Race Tuner w/ MCC Tuning by Draconian Diesel & OD Transmission Tuning
LED Lights Inside
LED License Plate Lights
LED Reverse Bulbs
LED Tail Lights
LED 3rd Brake Light
LED Recon Smoked Cab Lights
Dually LED light bar under the tailgate with two extra LEDs on either side to follow pattern of the cab lights.
2011+ Chrome Tow Mirrors with the Turn Signal and Puddle Lamps built in.
All new Polk Audio Speakers
Kicker 10" Sub in Under Seat Enclosure
Marathon Custom Fit Mossy Oak Camo Seat Covers



2015 Subaru WRX STi (Had from 20 to 22)
Options:
Navigation/Harmon Kardon/Keyless
STI Short Throw Shifter & STI Shifter Bushing
Center Armrest extension
Auto-Dimming Homelink Mirror
Perimeter Shock Sensor
Illumination Kit - Red
Cargo Tray
Rear Bumper Applique

Tuning:
APM Tuned Custom Cobb Pro-Tune (433HP/460TQ on 93)

Bottom End:
New Case Halves
CP Forged Pistons
Manley I-Beam Turbo Tuff Rods
King Main & Rod Bearings
ARP Head Studs
APM Hi-Flow Oil Pump
Killer B Oil Pan
Killer B Oil Pickup
Killer B Oil Pan Baffle Windage Tray
Greddy Magdrain Magnetic Drain Plug (Took off oil pan sitting on shelf)
Fumoto Drain Valve

Heads:
Mutli-Angle Valve Job
Kelford 220-B Cams
SuperTech Intake & Exhaust Valves
SuperTech Dual Valve Spring Kit

Bolt Ons:
ATP Turbo GTX3076R Externally Gated Turbo
Tial MV-R Wastegate 44mm
Tial QR BOV
Grimmspeed Black TMIC w/ Grimmspeed Y-Pipe Kit
Perrin 3" Turbo Inlet
AEM Cold Air Intake
Tomei ELH (Heat Wrapped)
Nameless Catless Downpipe (Heat Wrapped)
Invidia Dual N1 Catback w/ Titanium Tips
IAG AOS
Grimmspeed Boost Control Solenoid
Go Fast Bits Lightweight Pulley Kit
Flat 4 Motorsports 6AN AVCS Line Kit
Torque Solutions Engine, Trans, & Pitch Stop Mounts
APM TGV Deletes
APM Air Pump Delete
Koyorad Aluminum Radiator
Samco Black Radiator Hose Kit

Fuel System:
ID1300’s w/ PnP Adaptors
IAG V2 Fuel Rails, Lines & AEM FPR
DW65c Fuel Pump

Engine Dress Up:
Perrin Red Belt Cover
Perrin Red Radiator Shroud Cover
Perrin Red Boost Solenoid Cover
Perrin Black Upper Radiator Stays
IAG Aluminum Black Dipstick
IAG Aluminum Black Power Steering Cap
IAG Aluminum Black Master Cylinder Cap
IAG Aluminum V2 Black Billet Oil Cap
IAG Aluminum V2 Black Windshield Washer Fluid Cap
IAG Aluminum V2 Black Coolant Cap
JDM Look-a-Like Radiator Cap Stickers

Exterior Mods:
JDM Grill w/ no STi Logo
JDM DRL Fog Bezels enabled as DRLs
Nokya 2500K HB3 Bulbs w/ Disabled DRL's
LED Fog Light Bulbs
Lamin-X Fog Overlays
LED Turn Signals (Front & Rear)
LED Marker Lights
LED Reverse Lights
LED All Interior Lights & License Plate Lights
JDM Rear Fog Light w/ LED 7443 Bulb & Socket (Used as Parking Light/Third Brake Light w/ Disabled Factory Third Brake Light w/ BrakeXP Module)
Windows Tinted 20%
Red/White RallyArmor Mud Flaps (Took off for summer in favor of JDM Splash Guard Kit)
JDM Aero Splash Guard Kit
TapTurn Module
Smoked Tail Light Overlays
Hella Supertone Horn Kit w/Harness and Bracket
Carbon Fiber Front License Plate Delete
Carbon Fiber SPT Trunk Trim
Carbon Fiber License Plate Bracket

Interior Mods:
JCS Triple Gauge Pillar Pod
Defi Red Racer Gauge w/ White Needle - Boost
Defi Red Racer Gauge w/ White Needle - Oil Pressure
Defi Red Racer Gauge w/ White Needle - Oil Temperature
SMY 2-Gauge Cluster Pod
Zeitronix Wideband Gauge
JDM Dual Console
Carbon Fiber E-Brake Handle w/ Chrome Button
WeatherTech Floor Mats
Acrylic Conceptions Cup Holder Inserts
Anarchy Motive Goliath Shift Knob - Rough Red
Carbon Fiber Center A/C Trim Cover
JDM Boost Gauge Panel Cover

Wheels & Tires:

Summer:
Wedsport SA-72R 18x9.5 et45
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position 265/35r18
Muteki Burned Blue Lug Nuts
Winter:
05-07 STi BBS Wheels 17x8 et53 (Powdercoated Wrinkle Red)
Pirelli Sottozero 3 235/45r17
Garageline 20mm Spacers
Black AccuWheel Lugs

Drivetrain & Braking:
ACT HDSS Clutch
Perrin Black Master Cylinder Brace
Kartboy Shifter Bushing Kit



1999 Dodge 2500 RCLB Cummins (22 - 22)
250K Still Running Strong
Fass 150 Titanium Lift Pump
Built Auto Transmission
35" Nitto Tires
Diesel Brother's Full 5" Exhaust
HX35 Turbo w/ Upgraded Wheel
Edge Compbox

 
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arcticjk

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Modification Pictures

Trucklite Heated LED Headlights:

Installed





Cut Off (Not adjusted completely yet)



Low Beam (Will get better one sitting still one night)



High Beam (Will get better one sitting still one night)



Baja Designs Jeep JK Squadron-R Sport Fog Light Kit w/ Amber Lenses:

Installed





Cut Off



Beam Pattern w/ Just Fogs



Beam Pattern w/ Headlights & Fogs



Rigid SR-M Diffused Flush Mount LED's (Mounted in Factory Tail Lights):

Installed



Beam Output



LED Interior Lights:

Installed



Rock Hard 4x4 License Plate Relocation w/ Factory Plate Cover:

Installed







With Lights



Alien Gear Cloak Mod Holster:

Installed (Will get better picture in daytime)



 
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arcticjk

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BMV Trip

Well I went to the BMV today to get my plates. To my surprise they had gotten rid of the designed plate I wanted. It matched the colors of the Jeep. But they did get a new standard plate that was much better than the old one. I have posted a photo below. I also knew I was going to get a custom plate. I tried to get what we named the Jeep (Rubi) but it was already taken. So I tried Rubicon, which was taken. We tried with numbers in place of letters, nothing. At this point I wasn't sure what to get. Then I figure why not try WAYALIF. I am not trying to copy but I figured if it is available in my state, why not! So we tried and success! It was available. I hope this plate looks good on the back of Rubi. More updates to come soon. It is my birthday Saturday and I asked for lots of Jeep stuff! Lol :clap2:

 
arcticjk

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Ordered the Lift and Shocks

Well, I ordered my lift and shocks for the Jeep. Got 2.5 Fox DCS Remote Reservoir for the front and 2.0 Fox CD Remote Reservoir for the rear with a EVO HD Leveling Kit. That should be plenty for all the dunes enjoyment I am about to have this year. I need to take pictures of everything that I have installed so you guys can see it. The Baja Designs Fog Light Kit for the Rubicon X bumper is amazing. Fits like a glove and lots of adjustability of positioning the light. Has been working great in this crappy foggy weather we have been having. Pictures will come soon I promise!!
 
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Updated Picture Post & Suspension Update

Got everything in the mail for my suspension upgrade except for the 2.5 Fox Shocks for the front. I also got my CB Kit in the mail from Cooltech. Need to get that installed soon. I also updated a lot of pictures from my phone to the picture post. I need to get some better ones of all the lighting stuff. It is hard to take to pictures of lights while driving with a smartphone lol. Also, need to get better picture of my gun holster mount. Hope to have some more updates soon but I am currently rebuilding my pop-up camper for trips this year. Need to get that done by April.
 
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WJCO said:
Good looking build so far. I really like the Rigid reverse lights.
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I have a hard time seeing at night, so these really are awesome. Thanks for the input! Looking forward to some events this year!


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BananaJeep said:
Wow! Lot of detail went into this haha. Great looking Jeep! :thumb:
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Thanks. I am very organized being a programmer. Plus I had two years to perfect this with my thread for my Subaru and my Cummins. I appreciate the response!


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First Trip to Silver Lake Sand Dunes for Opening Weekend 4/1-4/3

Well.... I am sorry for not uploading like I normally do. I guess I just was busy with life. Updates as follows:

All the suspension is installed and the shocks are adjusted after my trip to Silver Lake.
I need to re-adjust my headlights and fog lights because of the lift.
I ordered a Superchips Flashpaq F5 3874 Tuner and 1.5" Wheel Spacers yesterday.

Before my next trip anywhere I have a short list of stuff I really want to get done:

1. Sand and repaint spare tire carrier from where I cut the light off
2. Get new black screws for tail light covers
3. Repaint tail light covers
4. Get four new washers for flush mounted rigid lights that actually fit right
5. Re-adjust headlights and fog lights
6. Rewire new 7-pin trailer connector
7. Wire an ESP kill switch
8. Wire the Locker bypass mod
9. Get CB installed

Other than that the Jeep has been great. Performed okay at Silver Lake. I think the tuner and the ESP kill switch will help a lot. I have put some pictures/videos of the trip. Also going to invest in a go pro and some camera equipment for our next trips. We may be doing some two-tracking on some back roads as well, so that should be fun.

Before the trip after I got the shocks and leveling kit on:


Silver Lake with the dunes on the far side:


Driving up the entrance trail to the dunes:


Right after the entrance you are greeted with "Test Hill" (Photos don't do it justice):


Sitting on the top of Test Hill looking at the rest of the hills and Lake Michigan on the far right:


Me and my uncle's truck on Test Hill:


Lake Michigan:


Some kids wrote it in the sand earlier in the day:


Nothing special but I got my girlfriend to get out and grab them:


 
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NecessaryEvil

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arcticjk said:
Thank you! I appreciate it. Still not quite where I want it. And I got up this morning and the passenger side was leaking water. So I will have to figure out what that is now.


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My top has been leaking too. With all this rain we have been getting in this area, I'm sure my floor is wet now.


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AZ Explorer

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Looking good so far, keep it up! I do have to say, I think there is something in the bylaws of the site that if you have a wayalife plate, you are required to run dana 60's, 40 inch tires with a DTD suspension... especially if the Jeep is painted Moby white. They've been lenient on the whole LS motor thing so far, but I heard they may start cracking down. Just thought you should know. :D
 
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AZ Explorer said:
Looking good so far, keep it up! I do have to say, I think there is something in the bylaws of the site that if you have a wayalife plate, you are required to run dana 60's, 40 inch tires with a DTD suspension... especially if the Jeep is painted Moby white. They've been lenient on the whole LS motor thing so far, but I heard they may start cracking down. Just thought you should know. :D
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I may not get the Dana 60s and 40s but the DTD isn't out of the question. I mostly run dunes and back roads so I know it would be great for that. I'd be more into a Hemi swap if I did one lol I'm a mopar kind a guy. Always loved old chargers and challengers.


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