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Yes, that is the Metalcloak front bumper. I have no regrets with the purchase.
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Sting gray Progression. Started with a stock Sport S. Swapped the tires for take off Rubi 33 KO2s. I also swapped the suspension from a Rubi with a hardtop and added 3/4 inch Daystar spacers to net a total of 2.5 inches on the lift. I think she turned out pretty well.

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Hit the trail as soon as I finished installing the suspension.

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Looks great!! I've gotta find a take off Rubi suspension.
 

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Yes, that is the Metalcloak front bumper. I have no regrets with the purchase.
It's the leading contender right now. Just waiting for it to go on sale. I may PM you for more info.
 

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Wouldn't it have been easier to buy a Rubicon and put on a Wiilys sticker?
+ I bought the Sport S with the technology package and cold weather package. - $31,000
- (less than 6,000 miles on it)
+ Take off Rubicon Wheels and Tires - $1100 (less than 500 miles on them)
+ Take off Rubicon Suspension - $188 (less than 50 miles on them)

Total cost with Rubicon upgrades = $32,280
Average 2019 Rubicon cost under 10k miles = $42,000-44,000.

TOTAL SAVINGS = $9,720-11,700

Yeah maybe easier to buy if you have the money, but if I'm saving $9,720 on the low end for poking around on craigslist and then installing the parts myself, I'm taking that deal 10 out of 10 times.
 

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+ I bought the Sport S with the technology package and cold weather package. - $31,000
- (less than 6,000 miles on it)
+ Take off Rubicon Wheels and Tires - $1100 (less than 500 miles on them)
+ Take off Rubicon Suspension - $188 (less than 50 miles on them)

Total cost with Rubicon upgrades = $32,280
Average 2019 Rubicon cost under 10k miles = $42,000-44,000.

TOTAL SAVINGS = $9,720-11,700

Yeah maybe easier to buy if you have the money, but if I'm saving $9,720 on the low end for poking around on craigslist and then installing the parts myself, I'm taking that deal 10 out of 10 times.
If you’re just going for appearance that works. That said there is far more to a Rubicon than how it looks. Obviously price point for you overrides other considerations...
 

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If you’re just going for appearance that works. That said there is far more to a Rubicon than how it looks. Obviously price point for you overrides other considerations...
Not everyone needs a Rubicon.
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