Any Jeepers in here?

[lovemachine]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but Rubicon’s come standard with 4.11 Rock Trac do they not?

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Yep. I’ve done that. 3.73.

 

[Rookie]

Is your Jeep a manual or automatic?

 

[eldirector]

Well, I'll be. Looks like JK Rubi's had 3.73 standard there at the end, and 4.10s optional. Fiat must of had a few pallets of 3.73s to use up!

Still better then the 3.21s in the other models.

 

[lovemachine]

Is your Jeep a manual or automatic?

Auto.

 

[lovemachine]

Any reason why I’ll ever have to remove the grill? With the winch sitting on top of the bumper, it would make it difficult to remove.

I’m trying to decide which would look better. Performance wise, I don’t think there would be a huge difference. On the Jeep forums, guys do tend to think a recessed winch has a cleaner look. Other guys don’t like the idea of relocating the vacuum pump, and notching/trimming the frame.

 

[eldirector]

Any reason why I’ll ever have to remove the grill? With the winch sitting on top of the bumper, it would make it difficult to remove.

I’m trying to decide which would look better. Performance wise, I don’t think there would be a huge difference. On the Jeep forums, guys do tend to think a recessed winch has a cleaner look. Other guys don’t like the idea of relocating the vacuum pump, and notching/trimming the frame.

Well, I am SURE you will want an "angry" grill in the future!

moving the pump isn't a huge deal. Trimming the frame is a little more permanent. I, personally, like the recessed look. But, I've never done it myself.

 

[lovemachine]

Well, I am SURE you will want an "angry" grill in the future!

moving the pump isn't a huge deal. Trimming the frame is a little more permanent. I, personally, like the recessed look. But, I've never done it myself.

Yuck on the angry grill.

I think you should put a winch and bumper on your wife’s JKU. And then tell me how difficult it was

 

[Vigilant]

Yep. I’ve done that. 3.73.

Wow, that kinda stinks as the 4.10, were a selling point of the Rubi’s $10K + premium over the Willy’s Wheeler I bought. Disco, front Dana 44, and Roc Trac basically = $10k.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Any reason why I’ll ever have to remove the grill? With the winch sitting on top of the bumper, it would make it difficult to remove.

I’m trying to decide which would look better. Performance wise, I don’t think there would be a huge difference. On the Jeep forums, guys do tend to think a recessed winch has a cleaner look. Other guys don’t like the idea of relocating the vacuum pump, and notching/trimming the frame.

On the old 3.8 Wranglers and new JL, there is no need to notch/trim or move a vacuum pump. Well, let me walk back just a little...I think the Warn Zeon requires a tiny bit of trimming on the new JL. I went with a Smittybilt XRC9500 and there was room to spare. I think the 3.6 powered JK's, 2012 to 2018, were the ones requiring some stuff to be moved around for a recessed mount.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Any reason why I’ll ever have to remove the grill? With the winch sitting on top of the bumper, it would make it difficult to remove.

I’m trying to decide which would look better. Performance wise, I don’t think there would be a huge difference. On the Jeep forums, guys do tend to think a recessed winch has a cleaner look. Other guys don’t like the idea of relocating the vacuum pump, and notching/trimming the frame.

I would have to loosen or take off the winch to get the grille off my JK. I can bend it back a little, if I need to get at something without full removal. That's another drawback to the on-bumper mount. My JL's grille would not require any messing with the winch to get it off.

 

[WhitleyStu]

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For some reason this does not work for either of our 2017 or 2018 Jeep Wrangler JKUs. It keeps telling me to check the spelling.

 

[lovemachine]

I dunno if it’s too large or not. But I really like that bumper. It’s also aluminum.

 

[Scuba591]

Nice bumper. I’m going with a havoc metal masher stubby with a stinger. Getting it tomorrow. Will have pics of it on the JKU soon

 

[teddy12b]

I've been looking at this bumper for my JL: https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-adventure-hd-front-bumper-2018-jl.html

The biggest reason I like it is the extra bars across the front of the bumper for tying down kayaks that'll be sitting on a roof rack that I also need to buy at some point.

Besides reading reviews online, which can be manipulated, I have no real experience knowing who are the good brands of jeep accessories and what is just junk. I'm not looking to buy parts to "look" the part, I'm looking for function.

 

[Principal Skinr]

I've been looking at this bumper for my JL: https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-adventure-hd-front-bumper-2018-jl.html

The biggest reason I like it is the extra bars across the front of the bumper for tying down kayaks that'll be sitting on a roof rack that I also need to buy at some point.

Besides reading reviews online, which can be manipulated, I have no real experience knowing who are the good brands of jeep accessories and what is just junk. I'm not looking to buy parts to "look" the part, I'm looking for function.

Great looking bumper! I've bought a number of things through Extreme Terrain and found their customer service to be solid.

 

[Scuba591]

Just got this on last night. Havoc Metal Masher stubby bumper with stinger.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Just got this on last night. Havoc Metal Masher stubby bumper with stinger.
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Nice!!

 

[teddy12b]

Anyone put any IR lights on their Jeep so they can drive at night using night vision? Just asking for a friend.

 

[Trigger Time]

Anyone put any IR lights on their Jeep so they can drive at night using night vision? Just asking for a friend.

I have the lights I just need to have someone hook them up and mount them. I dont mess with my vehicles.
I dont have a jeep though but I like the look of them

 

[Principal Skinr]

Anyone put any IR lights on their Jeep so they can drive at night using night vision? Just asking for a friend.

I'd love to have those with a PVS-14 or dual goggle set-up! With the windshield folded, it would be ideal for that setup!