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    Project: Rubber Ducky

    Wanted to start a build thread on the new jeep. I haven't thought of a great name for it so "Rubber Ducky" is a place holder... maybe it'll stick. Pretty Stoked seing as it is pretty much a dream jeep for me but id like to make some changes to make it my own.


    Specs when Purchased May 27, 2017

    Engine/Drivetrain
    4.6 Golen Stroker engine
    42RLE (supposedly going out)
    Rubicon 4:1 Transfer case

    Axles
    Rubicon 44's front and rear (working factory air lockers)
    5:13 gears

    Suspension/Steering
    3" Savvy/Currie lift
    JKS ACOS F/R
    JKS/Currie Trackbars F/R
    Currie Anti-Rock Front
    Currie JJ control arms F/R
    Currie Correctlync Steering
    Bilstien 5100's

    Wheels/Tires
    315/75 R16 (35") Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Stock Rubicon Moab 16"

    Misc.
    Warn Front bumper with winch plate and trail bar
    Griffin Radiator
    Derale thermostatic transmission cooler
    B&M Trans cooler
    Factory hardtop
    Factory (I think) soft top with quick disconnect
    1" aluminum transmission drop
    Engine and Transmission skid (need to pick-up... the guy found it in the back of his garage and told me to come get it.)
    KC H4 conversion
    K&N CAI (makes a mean noise with the stroker)
    Unknown brand TB spacer.
    Chrome KC light mounts on a pillar.
    GOOFY wide rubicon flares
    Banks AutoMind Programmer

    Overall plans

    I really don't want to change it a lot, just make it more betterer for Stacey to drive and take away some band-aids by the PO
    • Lower it 1-2". It is freaking tall. like probably 4.5" and is hard to get in and with the short arms it rides like a dump truck.
    • Tummy tuck (I welcome recomendations on brands. so far i really like undercover fab and the lo pro mount).
    • Corner armor
    • Rear bumper (with or without tire carrier) if without get a body mounted carrier that opens with the hatch.
    • rocker guards
    • I have the spare rim but need to get a spare tire.
    • Wheel it.
    • exp it.
    • drive it like it is a convertible to work.
    • enjoy the fuck out of it.


    Pic from p/o


    Pics of it on the trailer/ at home




    And my puppers Wrangler Rubicon loves it!






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    Last edited by SupermanIce-J; 06-13-2017, 09:44 PM.
    2013 F150 fx4 (Tow Pig/DD)
    • 5.0 with the 3.73 option

    2003 TJ Rubicon
    • 4.0/42rle/np241or
    • 5.13's
    • 3" Savvy/Currie suspension with acos
    • 33” BFG KO2s
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  • #2
    Looks great. I've got the UCF tummy tuck skid under my YJ and it was easy to install. The ultra-clearance skid directions says you need a 2" body lift, but I've got a 1.25" body lift and it works fine.
    [IMG][/IMG]

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    • #3
      WHER R THEE UPDAYTESZZZZZ??
      P8R

      2012 Honda Accord - For DD/MPG Porpoises - Cooper Tire: Count on Cooper
      2014 Granite Crystal WK2 Limited - Nitto Tire: Fueled by Enthusiasts

      Poontang Pro 300EX 42" - For lawn porpoises
      OG KOT #4736 Semper Sky Rock Racing/Standardbred Racing Designs 15.5 HP Turbo-Cool Craftsman, 6 Spd w/ crawl box, fat turf treads, Custom paint, and a red onzie

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      • #4
        This jeep doesnt exist!!!
        Originally posted by HitItWithSomeSpeed
        didnt this thread start with Jon being gay? what happened to that?
        Originally posted by Lawn Guyland
        he's still gay we've just moved on to more important issues
        Originally posted by Zullius Caesar
        i grab dude's junk all the time, doesn't make me gay.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by hippie metal View Post
          My jeep doesnt exist!!!
          Fify

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          I drive a Datsun

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Pedro View Post
            WHER R THEE UPDAYTESZZZZZ??

            Not many...

            Only mod so far is I put factory rubicon flares on it and took the goofy ass 7" flares. SO.MUCH.BETTER.

            Been driving it around and been working on the bro lite... after I finish that I'll be working on this. I can't complain about it right meow.

            Originally posted by hippie metal View Post
            This jeep doesnt exist!!!

            Zomg you got me! I lied.:flipoff:

            Took it for a stroll in the woods for the first time this morning.











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            Last edited by SupermanIce-J; 10-21-2017, 11:49 AM.
            2013 F150 fx4 (Tow Pig/DD)
            • 5.0 with the 3.73 option

            2003 TJ Rubicon
            • 4.0/42rle/np241or
            • 5.13's
            • 3" Savvy/Currie suspension with acos
            • 33” BFG KO2s

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            • #7
              Looking good. I should put together a build thread. I haven't done one, but now I have to figure out a place to post pictures now that Photobucket won't let me.

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              • #8
                Totally thought your license plate said KKK...
                P8R

                2012 Honda Accord - For DD/MPG Porpoises - Cooper Tire: Count on Cooper
                2014 Granite Crystal WK2 Limited - Nitto Tire: Fueled by Enthusiasts

                Poontang Pro 300EX 42" - For lawn porpoises
                OG KOT #4736 Semper Sky Rock Racing/Standardbred Racing Designs 15.5 HP Turbo-Cool Craftsman, 6 Spd w/ crawl box, fat turf treads, Custom paint, and a red onzie

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                • #9
                  lol... when the lady at the notary gave me the plate my first thought was... well here’s to my friends giving me shit.

                  On a serious note, I blew a tranny.










































                  Any recommendations on replacing the 42rle?
                  2013 F150 fx4 (Tow Pig/DD)
                  • 5.0 with the 3.73 option

                  2003 TJ Rubicon
                  • 4.0/42rle/np241or
                  • 5.13's
                  • 3" Savvy/Currie suspension with acos
                  • 33” BFG KO2s

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by SupermanIce-J View Post
                    lol... when the lady at the notary gave me the plate my first thought was... well here’s to my friends giving me shit.

                    On a serious note, I blew a tranny.










































                    Any recommendations on replacing the 42rle?
                    NV3550 or AX-15

                    97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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                    • #11
                      I wanna stick to an automatic. I like to have it as a third vehicle for us to drive if needed and it’s easier wheelin.

                      From what I’ve read it’s a pain in the ass to swap trans in this era jeep because a 42Rle is Tcm/pcm controlled and it is hard to separate the two. Believe me I’ve thought about swapping in something else but it’s just not feasible.


                      The options as I see it right meow are:

                      ATS diesel replacement( supposedly beefed up) replacement 42rle

                      Take a chance on rebuilding the current one. I’m pretty sure it’s pretty far gone.

                      Junkyard 42rle and throw a TransfGOshift kit in it.
                      2013 F150 fx4 (Tow Pig/DD)
                      • 5.0 with the 3.73 option

                      2003 TJ Rubicon
                      • 4.0/42rle/np241or
                      • 5.13's
                      • 3" Savvy/Currie suspension with acos
                      • 33” BFG KO2s

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SupermanIce-J View Post
                        I like to have it as a third vehicle for us to drive if needed and it’s easier wheelin.
                        For a moment i was like, who needs three vehicles?


                        Then I realized I have roughly 15 mopeds and motorcycles in Brooklyn.




                        Carry on plz.
                        dirty30

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                        • #13
                          What makes you think it's blown? the RE and RLE transmissions are notorious for eating solenoids and acting like they're blown when really there's just no pressure going anywhere to move the trans. Unless you dropped the pan and pulled out actual chunks of band or valvebody my bet would be on the solenoids themselves.
                          2000 XJ: "The Black Jeep"
                          MK2 Jetta > M3
                          Chairman of the Chechnyan Space Program

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                          • #14
                            Allison 1000

                            97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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                            • #15
                              4l60.....and an LS
                              P8R

                              2012 Honda Accord - For DD/MPG Porpoises - Cooper Tire: Count on Cooper
                              2014 Granite Crystal WK2 Limited - Nitto Tire: Fueled by Enthusiasts

                              Poontang Pro 300EX 42" - For lawn porpoises
                              OG KOT #4736 Semper Sky Rock Racing/Standardbred Racing Designs 15.5 HP Turbo-Cool Craftsman, 6 Spd w/ crawl box, fat turf treads, Custom paint, and a red onzie

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