New to me Unlimited Rubicon

[Corigirlloves]

Well I just purchased my newest Jeep, a 2006 Unlimited Rubicon, khaki metallic, and am loving it. Thought I would share and keep everyone updated on how I plan to personalize it (built up from the previous owner) and make it mine.

First things first, a name is in progress, currently debating between Cleo, Lucy 2(first Jeep was Lucy), and Isis, I am open to suggestions!

Now here is the current list of modifications:


2006 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited
Khaki Metallic in color. Only 59,*** miles!
4.0 Engine w/ Automatic Transmission/ 4:1 Transfer case/ Dana 44
Axles/4:10 gears
Front/Rear air locking differentials
Superior Cromoly Axle Shafts
RUBICON EXPRESS 5.5 inch Long Arm Suspension System (full kit w/skidplate)
*Recently lowered using brand new 4" springs for a more stable ride
and lower center of gravity but 5.5" springs included with sale.
ACOS coil spacer/bumpstops in front (Jeep sits perfectly level)
RUBICON EXPRESS Sway Bar disconnects
CURRIE ENTERPRISES Currectlync Heavy Duty Steering System
TOM WOODS C/V Driveshafts
37"x12.50" SUPER SWAMPER IROK radial tires (30% tread or more) on 15x8
Black Rockcrawler Wheels
Custom Front Bumper w/WARN M8000# Winch and HELLA Offroad Lights
Brand new Roller fairlead and Winch Cable (not pictured)
POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS 'Rocker Knockers' rocker protection w/ tube sliders
Poison Spyder rear corners
ROKMEN Rear Bumper w/ 3/4" tow points and 2" receiver hitch
EMP Gas Tank, Radiator, Steering Box Skid Plates
Stainless Braided Brake Lines
K&N Air Filter
RUFF STUFF Specialties 1/4" steel Differential Covers
SPIDERTRAX 3/4" Wheel Spacers
Flush Mount LED Taillights
MAGNAFLOW Muffler
Great shape and super reliable.
New Rampage Soft top


I plan on selling the tires, wheels, and wheel spacers as well as the fender flares, I am searching for the best pair of 35's (or 37's) and wheels to pair with, and buying Metal Cloak tube fenders. I also plan to bedline the interior, switch the gears from a 4:10 ratio to 4:88 ratio, rear tire carrier.

 

[Chris_Keziah]

So much want. I love the lj rubi's.

 

[ncsutj]

Very nice jeep. If I were buying another one that's what I would get.

 

[Jason W.]

Very cool!

 

[J.C.]

Fortunate woman right there

 

[amcjeepman]

I recommend 4.56's over 4.88's on low pinion dana 44s due to the size of the pinion gears. I have seen more failures with the 4.88s than the 4.56's and the ratio difference is not significant.

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

We looked it over tonight and its a pretty solid build.
Ill get the gears ordered next week and then we will let the fun begin with making it hers.

Buckeye Performance Inc.
828-779-2242

 

[cardudenc]

I was wondering what was going on when I saw lucy for sell . I may havebsome tires to trade

 

[EdJonesJeeper]

Good looking jeep @Corigirlloves

 

[Degausser]

I'm starting to feel that dreaded Wrangler envy again.

 

[Corigirlloves]

Had to do a side by side with Lucy. She was a great jeep and will be missed.

 

[drkelly]

That is a very nice Jeep.

 

[Corigirlloves]

That is a very nice Jeep.

Thank you. I am loving it. We will be regearing next week as well as tube fenders and new tires and wheels. Will post up pics once finished next week.

 

[Corigirlloves]

For example, in the picture is my previous Jeep Lucy, originally going to be a Jurassic Park TJ so the windshield decal became Clever Girl.

I need suggestions and opinions of clever decals.

 

[Corigirlloves]

Well, I finally decided to go with my gut and what advice my technician decided, I upgraded my gears to the Yukon 4:88's and had them installed last week. The pull now behind the Rubicon is far greater than what was originally installed. Runs smoothly and shifts even more smooth.





Spent a day out at the shop and had a chance to remove the rear corner armor to find the right side had rust stains (no physical rust) and the left side had specs of rust and rust stains. Cleaned up as much as I could, we sanded/buffed the corner pieces down and re-painted them with the rustoleum bedliner textured spray and they look brand new.






Got around to painting the rear bumper as well as the poison spyder rocker panels, as well as the rubicon express long arm suspension lift and undercarriage with the rustoleum bedliner textured spray as well. Also painted the door handles; They cleaned up very nicely!














Removed the fender flares since I had sold them, discussing and potentially ordering tube fenders tomorrow if my fabricator doesn't have time to fabricate new ones.





Replaced the factory Rubicon and Unlimited stickers from silver to black, added a customized NC4x4 sticker in black.





Tomorrow we'll be knocking out the track bar bushing, the rear lights needed rewiring, sanding, buffing, and painting the front bumper and which mount.

 

[Corigirlloves]

Currently looking for new tires, I've heard I should go back down to 35's or just keep it at 37's, Been looking at BF Good Rich KM2's. but the S.O. is really wanting me to put Kumho Road Ventures on it....debating on wheels as well. The current one's are steel and I've heard I need to be considering Aluminum wheels to be lighter on the axles. Opinions?

 

[Joe J.]

If it were mine is go to 35's with aluminum wheels. Saves on unsprung weight and it'll make your brakes live longer. Also because the tj d44's have the same axle tubes as d30's so they could bend just as easy. Get a truss or something added to the front and rear to help with that. For tires I would go with either km2's or then new nittos. I like my km2s but I wish they had more siping like the nittos do for better performance in rain and snow. Just my .02

 

[Corigirlloves]

I was considering getting axle shafts for the Dana 44's instead of having the dana 30 shafts. I like the tread look of the km's.

 

[uglyjeepoffroad]

It's not the shafts, its the actual tubes on the axles.

 

[Chris_Keziah]

Also the outers are the same as 30s. It may be ok if it's sleeves and gusseted along with chromos. A truss wouldn't hurt either. Overkill is underrated.

 

[Degausser]

The 37's look to have decent tread, I'd keep running them.

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

I was considering getting axle shafts for the Dana 44's instead of having the dana 30 shafts. I like the tread look of the km's.

Umm Cori you have cromo shafts front and rear lol.

Buckeye Performance Inc.
828-779-2242

 

[Corigirlloves]

Umm Cori you have cromo shafts front and rear lol.

Buckeye Performance Inc.
828-779-2242

Yep, youre right, I completely forgot. You have to remember I'm not used it to not being Lucy. Lol

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

The 37's look to have decent tread, I'd keep running them.

Thats what I said.
They need to be balanced but their not to bad after they get warmed up atleast their radials so they will make it till next fall if she really wanted to ride on them.
Rides offered a really good price on a set of 37" cooper stt's so hopefully she will give him a call on the rubber even if she steps down to 35's but it does pull the 37's pretty good with the auto and 4.88 gears

Buckeye Performance Inc.
828-779-2242

 

[cardudenc]

i put 37s on my tj that is auto with 4.88s. guess i was used to the 35s.
jeep is looking great. what did u do with ur old gears?