The 2Dr Sport Only Thread

[mikecfromohio]

Mine is mostly stock- added the OEM side steps a week after I purchased, about half price compared from the dealer at purchase. Replaced the long silver antenna with a shotgun shell style. Removed the front fender fillers between fender flares and bumper- just like the look better w/o them. Also got a spiderweb shade- great purchase. Cuts down the wind just enough to be comfortable and helps with the sun beating down on you. Big fan of the shade. Hardtop and freedom panels install back right on top leaving a nice looking black canvas roof. No need to take off the shade unless you want to. Hung door hangers in garage, built a $40 harness (eyebolts, 2x4's, tie down straps) to hang top from roof in garage (thanks to [Banned Site] on YouTube). Down the road might upgrade the headlights to LED's and consider a soft top for the spring and summer. Enjoying the 2 door immensely- very happy with the purchase. (bought July 2018, Sport S, auto 8 speed, tech, cold weather packages, Alpine system).

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[Rhinebeck01]

For any of your 2 door guys in Ohio ..... IF you are interested in a set of Rubi Rails, (they hide that chitt ugly pinch seam) there is a forum member from Ohio selling a set with hardware for a very decent price.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jeep-jl-rubicon-2-door-factory-rock-rails-110.16604/

 

[Uhdinator]

Didn't do anything. Dealer installed 2" spacers, 305/65's, Wheels, running boards, and lights. My work is done for now, except eventually replacing plastic running boards with real rock rails at some point. Didn't need the extra hardware of the Rubicon or the cost. Still have a 2003 Rubicon with 2" lift that now looks smaller.

 

[Carolina88]

Didn't do anything. Dealer installed 2" spacers, 305/65's, Wheels, running boards, and lights. My work is done for now, except eventually replacing plastic running boards with real rock rails at some point. Didn't need the extra hardware of the Rubicon or the cost. Still have a 2003 Rubicon with 2" lift that now looks smaller.

Does this (the Punkin' JL) have a lift? Looks like it does.

 

[Uhdinator]

2" as stated. Rubi has 2.5" OME

 

[Carolina88]

2" as stated. Rubi has 2.5" OME

Oh, I thought spacers were different than a lift.

 

[Arrowhead]

Oh, I thought spacers were different than a lift.

Yes, it can be confusing. There are spacer type lift kits that keep the original springs but add lift by putting spacers on top of the springs and then there are traditional lift kits that replace the stock springs with longer ones. Then there are wheel spacers that move larger tires out so they don't hit the frame and suspension while turning or flexing. Usually only need those if your putting wider and taller tires on stock wheels, otherwise you would get the proper offset on aftermarket wheels so no spacers are needed.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

If any of you 2dr. guys in OKC - OK, are looking for Rubi Rails for your 2 dr., here is a forum member selling a set at a fair price.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/for-sale-2dr-jl-rubicon-rock-rails-okc-ok-area.16629/

 

[cork]

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[Arrowhead]

So if you've been wondering if 5 Rubicon wheel/tire takeoffs and suspension will fit INSIDE a 2 Dr sport - Yes, Yes they can.

 

[DatsunX3]

Didn't do anything. Dealer installed 2" spacers, 305/65's, Wheels, running boards, and lights. My work is done for now, except eventually replacing plastic running boards with real rock rails at some point. Didn't need the extra hardware of the Rubicon or the cost. Still have a 2003 Rubicon with 2" lift that now looks smaller.

Nice looking Jeeps, both of them!

 

[Robieman]

Picked ours up on saturday. Drove around 280 miles from dealer to home. Just wanted to report that it drove just fine. Some loose feeling steering,but no more than I remember the last JK I had. Fortunately no rocks to the windshield. Didn’t loose any windows on the soft top, although they have not yet been removed. Will see how that goes later. Everything working fine at this time. Installed my black plastic sill plates with OB colored decals on the Wrangler name. Installed Husky front floor liners, and weathertech liner in the rear, which goes under the rear seat. Have to remove it to install. I did put the rear seat back in for now, but probably remove later. Will change out the sport decals on the sides when I get time. Also ordered Ocean Blue Edition decals from Pixel and will put them on at the same time. Pics to follow of the decals after install.

 

[jeepinoutwest]

Robieman: Pics please. I have an ocean blue coming.

 

[flipboltz]

Took my JL out wheeling this weekend. Up to Devils Canyon right outside Idaho Springs and near Mt Evans. Had a great time. The new Rubi Take offs performed amazing in the mud and snow on the trail.

 

[Arrowhead]

The new Rubi Take offs performed amazing in the mud and snow on the trail.

Glad to hear it, I have a set and a Rubi suspension to go on as soon as I clear some projects out of my garage (or sooner).

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