Rhin0247
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This will be my 4'th Jeep build (YJ,ZJ, and TJ before), and I couldn't be more excited. It will take some time as the lady and I are saving for our wedding, honeymoon, and a house... But this jeep will get built. 2 months ago my fiance totaled her little Jetta so we went out and got her dream vehicle a 2012 all black JKU. Well after about 24hrs of it sitting in the driveway I couldn't take it anymore I went out and got myself a 2 door Gecko Rubi.
I have planned out almost all upgrades so far and started working on it.
First was a soft top (TrekTop NX), front bumber, and exhaust
Next was the stereo, I already had the amps, speakers, and sub from another project... I wanted to keep the factory head unit as I am amazed at how well the Uconnect works (the fact that people can hear me on the highway with no top or doors is just damn impressive). So after the wiring kits came in I crammed everything in.
The sound is so much better now. Not gonna lie, install was a PITA, especially the front pods. But it was worth the hassle.
Next was some light, both inside and out. I installed a 50" light bar and 2 pods on my windshield and added the piller switches (also placed 2 blindspot mirrors on my vents for when the doors are off). On the inside I added four LEDs to the speaker bar and wired them to the factory dome light. Deleted the spare tire mount and relocated the plate to the tailgate, the spare will just get thrown in the back when offroading until funds free up for the tire carrier I want.
This weekend: some new tires and cutting the fenders are on the agenda, I will add pics as my build continues.
I have planned out almost all upgrades so far and started working on it.
First was a soft top (TrekTop NX), front bumber, and exhaust
Next was the stereo, I already had the amps, speakers, and sub from another project... I wanted to keep the factory head unit as I am amazed at how well the Uconnect works (the fact that people can hear me on the highway with no top or doors is just damn impressive). So after the wiring kits came in I crammed everything in.
The sound is so much better now. Not gonna lie, install was a PITA, especially the front pods. But it was worth the hassle.
Next was some light, both inside and out. I installed a 50" light bar and 2 pods on my windshield and added the piller switches (also placed 2 blindspot mirrors on my vents for when the doors are off). On the inside I added four LEDs to the speaker bar and wired them to the factory dome light. Deleted the spare tire mount and relocated the plate to the tailgate, the spare will just get thrown in the back when offroading until funds free up for the tire carrier I want.
This weekend: some new tires and cutting the fenders are on the agenda, I will add pics as my build continues.
