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Post by DVR on Nov 27, 2007 23:53:29 GMT -5
i am in the process of buying a 2006 rubicon unlimited.
i used to make my living selling cj parts and buying/selling/restoring 78-86 cj's. i have owned over 40 cj's. this is my first wrangler.
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Post by sylvanis on Nov 28, 2007 11:18:47 GMT -5
Well, you made the right choice in buying an unlimited rubi  welcome to the forums! oh yeah, when you get it, post up some pics. We love those here and definitely before and after! |
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Post by moneypit on Nov 28, 2007 13:38:31 GMT -5
Welcome to the board. You will love the LJ. It goes where ever you want it to with room to bring everything with. It's a win-win!
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Post by DVR on Nov 28, 2007 17:46:08 GMT -5
thanks for the welcome.
the rubicon unlimited was close to the cj-8 in size and they have 90% of the mods i would do to a cj in place from the factory. i have built a few rockcrawler jeeps. considering the time, cost and effort (after you find a rust free cj) starting with a rubicon unlimited was a no brainer.
My intended mods are 3.5-4.5in of lift, 33-35in tires and a warn 8000lb winch.
i'm done with the hardcore trails so this jeep should make short work of anything i throw at it.
i will post some pics as soon as I get it. it will take a couple of weeks.
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Post by DVR on Dec 23, 2007 18:25:03 GMT -5
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Post by nwquadriders on Dec 23, 2007 21:00:17 GMT -5
Congrats on the purchase!!
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Post by treeofliberty on Dec 24, 2007 10:42:56 GMT -5
Nice purchase. I like everything on it but the hitch. The one area I'm guaranteed to make contact, on nearly every trail, is my rear bumper.
You got all the nice comfort items, like dual tops and sound system. The mileage looks pretty good too. May you still be as pleased when the clock turns 200,000.
And welcome to the Site. A gentleman with your skills will be an excellent addition to the group.
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Post by DVR on Dec 24, 2007 21:14:25 GMT -5
Nice purchase. I like everything on it but the hitch. The one area I'm guaranteed to make contact, on nearly every trail, is my rear bumper. You got all the nice comfort items, like dual tops and sound system. The mileage looks pretty good too. May you still be as pleased when the clock turns 200,000. And welcome to the Site. A gentleman with your skills will be an excellent addition to the group. i'm not complaining about the hitch. it will be replaced with a custom bumper/hitch/tire carrier before too long. in the meantime it willbe a good place to hook my duckboat  i scored the color i wanted, both tops, unlimited, rubicon and the 5/60 extended service contract through chrysler all at a price i liked. thanks for the welcome. have a great christmas! |
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Post by lynn on Jan 2, 2008 9:28:43 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, and congrats on a good score! I'm an old CJ guy myself, having spent the past 16 yrs wheelin/building a '71... I'm on my first "wrangler" too, and I love it!  |
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Post by DVR on Jan 3, 2008 0:30:32 GMT -5
Lynn,
Thanks for the welcome.
York, Pa? did you by chance ever know Ron Walp?
My 5 bfg 33's and lift arrived today.
I will post some before and after pics soon.
so far i have: flipped the visors, changed oil, rotated tires, replaced air filter, tinted windows and added husky liners.
4in lift, blistien shocks, adjustable track bar, rockcrawler rims and 33in bfg mt's soon to come.
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Post by lynn on Jan 3, 2008 7:59:25 GMT -5
dvr, that name doesn't sound familiar. Where are you located? Update your profile...  Have you ever been to the PA Jeeps show in York? It's a pretty big deal if you like seeing 500 stock and modified Jeeps in the show field...  |
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Post by DVR on Jan 4, 2008 0:14:50 GMT -5
Lynn,
He was a friend from York who passed away. We both used to be techs for Vanguard cellular (cellular one).
I have never been to the jeep show. When is it? I may try to make it next time. It is a swap meet too? I have lots of cj parts I would like to sell.
I'm in Columbia SC.
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Post by lynn on Jan 4, 2008 7:34:19 GMT -5
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