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Project Rubibro wannabe.
$120 Facebook find. Will work on cleaning and painting over the the next few weeks.

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And new interior light. Clips to the grab handle strap + mag base for portability.


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Rubibro update 3. While waiting for the flare paint, I tried a pack of the Cerakote trim wipes on my side steps and mirrors.
Before is Sunday, after is today and 30+hrs of rain. Not bad for $18, we’ll see how long it lasts.

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A final Rubibro/late model wannabe update.

Swapped in a generic shift boot, replacing the thick accordion OEM one. Holy cow it shifts so much easier.
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Swapped in 03+ mirrors, my older ones never stayed adjusted.

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Up next is figuring out if some steering play is in my head and to stop comparing it to my 2022 Honda or something I can improve. Steering box and pump were replaced because they looked like this when I brought it home. Tire pressure is equal @26-28 on KO2s and I’ve done the DIY alignment multiple times. I can do 80 with no death wobble and 2fingers on the wheel but it just feels like a pontoon boat sometimes. I’m thinking steering shaft, not sure how that would wear out at only ~36k miles but given the steering pump pics when I picked it up, maybe. To be continued.


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Spring updates:

Loving the new Summit foam:

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Put on and took off 03+ side mirrors, had leftover paint from my Rubibro wannabe flares so I painted my original mirrors.


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Wired my head unit GPS for offline maps
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New mopar Gas cap

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Swapped my floppy center vent

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Finally finally got my amp out of my glovebox. I love the size of kicker 4 channel 400w amp. Used some 15lb rated Velcro to mount to the roof of the glove box cavity.

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Blackstone report ETA Monday
 
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updates and checks, prepping for the 4th grade daddy/daughter camping trip next weekend.

  • Added the backlight to my GCD fog switch.
  • Pass side summit seat foam and bushings
  • Slight RMS seepage, but continuing to ignore until I get overnight drips on the driveway.
  • Oil was good at last gas stop.
  • Need to pop radiator and sanity check.

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Some summer updates:

  • JL door off mirror kit to replace my floppy stock ones. Much better than the Amazon ones.
  • Replaced my original KC 50w fogs with new 100w spread lens and bulbs.
  • New low pressure AC switch
  • Swapped in a Haden 2791 fan clutch to see if I can get a little better cooling at idle
  • New rad and water pump went in last Aug, so these last few weeks have been the first real chance to stress test the system at multiple days of 90+ both on the road and at idle. Overall I’ve been pleased with the results. Objectively, 200 +/- 10* while driving and tops out at 225 at 20min idle after a 20min dive and full AC. Subjectively, with all three kids in the jeep, they don’t complain of being hot.
  • Facepage find a set of rear windows for the tail (and they even match)
  • BMB bleed tool on order, but too dam hot to do much in the driveway, will probably defer until the fall.
 
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red02tj said:
Some summer updates:

  • JL door off mirror kit to replace my floppy stock ones. Much better than the Amazon ones.
  • Replaced my original KC 50w fogs with new 100w spread lens and bulbs.
  • New low pressure AC switch
  • Swapped in a Haden 2791 fan clutch to see if I can get a little better cooling at idle
  • New rad and water pump went in last Aug, so these last few weeks have been the first real chance to stress test the system at multiple days of 90+ both on the road and at idle. Overall I’ve been pleased with the results. Objectively, 200 +/- 10* while driving and tops out at 225 at 20min idle after a 20min dive and full AC. Subjectively, with all three kids in the jeep, they don’t complain of being hot.
  • Facepage find a set of rear windows for the tail (and they even match)
  • BMB bleed tool on order, but too dam hot to do much in the driveway, will probably defer until the fall.
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Tell me more about the 100w fogs and spread lenses. I have KC Apollos but I'm not super impressed with the pattern.

I have a USMW 22160 clutch on the shelf. I have been debating installing it for the same reason
 
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Tell me more about the 100w fogs and spread lenses. I have KC Apollos but I'm not super impressed with the pattern.

I have a USMW 22160 clutch on the shelf. I have been debating installing it for the same reason
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Need 2, included 100W bulbs, but now it says not included.

KC HiLiTES 4205 6​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000630CUO?tag=wranglerorg-20

https://www.kchilites.com/campfire/post/how-to-choose-off-road-lights#:~:text=Spread beam lights are similar,and offer versatile, balanced lighting.

I went with the spreads, trying for a multi purpose beam in back roads. Much better coverage than the fogs.
 
Thanks. Did you install these in the factory fog housing or do you have KC lights? Looks like from the reviews these would fit as replacement lenses.

Curious now what lenses I have in my KC Apollo Pros.
 
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