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First trail ride in the new JLU Rubicon today. Followed promptly by first power wash. Ride is definitely smoother and quieter than my JKU Rubicon. Interior is so nice though it’s hard to step inside with muddy boots. Just a couple more tweaks with a winch and the Mopar Premium rock rails and I think I’ll be good to go

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Where did you go? Royal Blue? Windrock? Other?
 

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First trail ride in the new JLU Rubicon today. Followed promptly by first power wash. Ride is definitely smoother and quieter than my JKU Rubicon. Interior is so nice though it’s hard to step inside with muddy boots. Just a couple more tweaks with a winch and the Mopar Premium rock rails and I think I’ll be good to go

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See the brand, but which basket did you go with?
 

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I wish I had trails like this around me! The ride looks great!
 

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Should have posted the clean shot afterwards lol. Nice Rig how did it do? Run into any issues?
Did great. Mostly just muddy dirt roads, but needed 4X in a few places, and always good to turn on lockers and sway bar disconnect and make sure everything is working properly. Only issue came after washing -- Rubicon decal is flaking in a couple spots, but they're going to warranty that
 

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Did great. Mostly just muddy dirt roads, but needed 4X in a few places, and always good to turn on lockers and sway bar disconnect and make sure everything is working properly. Only issue came after washing -- Rubicon decal is flaking in a couple spots, but they're going to warranty that
That sucks about the decal. Hopefully that doesn't become a trend. Guess I need to get one of those paint coats asap.
 

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First trail ride in the new JLU Rubicon today. Followed promptly by first power wash. Ride is definitely smoother and quieter than my JKU Rubicon. Interior is so nice though it’s hard to step inside with muddy boots. Just a couple more tweaks with a winch and the Mopar Premium rock rails and I think I’ll be good to go

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I had not seen the MOPAR performance rock rails, is this the PN you are looking at? P/N 82215165AB

If so, they look like a mini boat side with step on top. I have not seen many pictures of this yet, but I am very interested now. I was leaning to the ACE sliders, but I like the look of the MOPAR ones.
 

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Great pics!
If you don't mind which Wildlife Management Area was that. I will be in Sevierville in July and am looking for some mild to medium trails. Our first Wrangler (Stock Rubicon), so I don't want to tear it up right away. :)
 

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What is the black strip on the leading edge of your hood? Looks like some type of protection.
 

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Just saw a questionnaire in main page: How will you use your new JL. easy, Moderate mall crawl, or forget it just hitting the Rubicon trail. I laughed because I already have a trip scheduled for July for the Rubicon Trail. (if it comes in by then)
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