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Northridge4x4's Marketing director Malo Castro has started building his 2018 Sting Gray JLU Rubicon. Here are the highlights from our Northridge Nation blog site.
Malo's 2018 Sting Gray JLU Rubicon Build:
Another 2018 JL joins our ranks here at Northridge4x4, this one is a Rubicon Unlimited in the Sting Gray flavor and belongs to our Marketing Director, Malo Castro. He has been with Northridge4x4 almost 6 years now and this is the third Jeep he has owned since becoming part of the NR4x4 team.
First Mod: sPOD Bantam
Knowing that we were going to stuff all kinds of cool stuff into Malo's Rubicon, the first thing we wanted to do was to install a sPOD Power Distribution Module in his Jeep, so that all add-on electrical wiring is easy to keep organized.
The sPOD bantam is the newest and smallest power distribution module that sPOD offers. Check out the How to Install sPOD Bantam in Malo's JLUR.
What we used: sPOD Bantam HD Panel - 84" Leads
Second Mod: Rigid Cubes Lights on Artec Brackets
With the days going shorter and the nights getting long, Malo wanted to add some auxiliary lighting for those nighttime backroad excursions. The Artec A-pillar brackets make it easy to mount dual cube LEDs in a protected location on his JLUR.
Artec JL A-Pillar Dual LED Cube Light Brackets, PN# JL5603
Rigid D Series Hyperspot Cube Lights, PN# 504713
Rigid DSS PRO Side Shooter Cube Light, PN# 262213
Third Mod: Rugged Ridge Multi-Mount System JL
Malo liked the Rugged Ridge Multi-Mount we put in Meg's JLU Sahara so much, we got one for his Sting Gray Rubicon. He has been playing with different mounting systems and electronics to see just what he can get to fit. His recent go-to set-up has been his GoPro 7 and iPhone 10 mounted in place.
Rugged Ridge Dash Multi-Mount System, PN# 13551.23
How To install Rugged Ridge Multi-Mount
Fourth Mod: Under The Sun Grille Insert
Wanting to add a little flair to his JLUR, Malo had us install a Under The Sun Grille Insert on his Rubicon. The UTS Grille Inserts install pretty quickly and it's an easy way to set your Jeep apart without resorting to Angry Eyes.
Under The Sun Grille Insert, PN# DTRBO-JL
How To install grille insert in your JL
Fifth Mod: N-Fab Nerf Side Steps
Making the JL easier to get in and out will make sure Malo's family doesn't mind that he wants to take his JL every time they go somewhere. These aren't super high-clearance rock crawler side bars, however they will protect the rockers from the basic hazards and will handle basic off road trail riding just fine.
N-Fab Nerf Step System #NFBJ1866-GB (textured)
How To install N-Fab Nerf Side Steps on Jeep JLUR.
Sixth Mod: Rugged Ridge Floor Liners
Protecting the carpets from dirt and debris is a huge bonus in keeping your JL in tip-top shape. Rugged Ridge's Floor Liners are a quick and easy way to help keep the inside of your JL clean.
Rugged Ridge JL 4dr Floor Liner kit, PN# 12988.05
How To install Rugged Ridge's Floor Liners
What's next? Stay tuned, lots more to do!
Malo's 2018 Sting Gray JLU Rubicon Build:
Another 2018 JL joins our ranks here at Northridge4x4, this one is a Rubicon Unlimited in the Sting Gray flavor and belongs to our Marketing Director, Malo Castro. He has been with Northridge4x4 almost 6 years now and this is the third Jeep he has owned since becoming part of the NR4x4 team.
First Mod: sPOD Bantam
Knowing that we were going to stuff all kinds of cool stuff into Malo's Rubicon, the first thing we wanted to do was to install a sPOD Power Distribution Module in his Jeep, so that all add-on electrical wiring is easy to keep organized.
The sPOD bantam is the newest and smallest power distribution module that sPOD offers. Check out the How to Install sPOD Bantam in Malo's JLUR.
What we used: sPOD Bantam HD Panel - 84" Leads
Second Mod: Rigid Cubes Lights on Artec Brackets
With the days going shorter and the nights getting long, Malo wanted to add some auxiliary lighting for those nighttime backroad excursions. The Artec A-pillar brackets make it easy to mount dual cube LEDs in a protected location on his JLUR.
Artec JL A-Pillar Dual LED Cube Light Brackets, PN# JL5603
Rigid D Series Hyperspot Cube Lights, PN# 504713
Rigid DSS PRO Side Shooter Cube Light, PN# 262213
Third Mod: Rugged Ridge Multi-Mount System JL
Malo liked the Rugged Ridge Multi-Mount we put in Meg's JLU Sahara so much, we got one for his Sting Gray Rubicon. He has been playing with different mounting systems and electronics to see just what he can get to fit. His recent go-to set-up has been his GoPro 7 and iPhone 10 mounted in place.
Rugged Ridge Dash Multi-Mount System, PN# 13551.23
How To install Rugged Ridge Multi-Mount
Fourth Mod: Under The Sun Grille Insert
Wanting to add a little flair to his JLUR, Malo had us install a Under The Sun Grille Insert on his Rubicon. The UTS Grille Inserts install pretty quickly and it's an easy way to set your Jeep apart without resorting to Angry Eyes.
Under The Sun Grille Insert, PN# DTRBO-JL
How To install grille insert in your JL
Fifth Mod: N-Fab Nerf Side Steps
Making the JL easier to get in and out will make sure Malo's family doesn't mind that he wants to take his JL every time they go somewhere. These aren't super high-clearance rock crawler side bars, however they will protect the rockers from the basic hazards and will handle basic off road trail riding just fine.
N-Fab Nerf Step System #NFBJ1866-GB (textured)
How To install N-Fab Nerf Side Steps on Jeep JLUR.
Sixth Mod: Rugged Ridge Floor Liners
Protecting the carpets from dirt and debris is a huge bonus in keeping your JL in tip-top shape. Rugged Ridge's Floor Liners are a quick and easy way to help keep the inside of your JL clean.
Rugged Ridge JL 4dr Floor Liner kit, PN# 12988.05
How To install Rugged Ridge's Floor Liners
What's next? Stay tuned, lots more to do!
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