Platinum Member Arno Posted September 8, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 8, 2019 I eventually decided to bite the bullet and invest in a JK.. Got a spotless 2dr Rubicon Recon (as my garage is just that big) The Recon version got a few upgrades from the standard Rubicon, and only 50 of them in the UK Now for the next big step.. selling my beloved TJ .. ;( 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Tony Posted September 8, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 8, 2019 Lovely looking jk Arno, bet your enjoying the comfort after the tj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 8, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 8, 2019 38 minutes ago, Tony said: Lovely looking jk Arno, bet your enjoying the comfort after the tj. Thanks Tony!, I was very impressed how smooth and quiet it is, compare to the TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Nice Recon - first jobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member Buzz Posted September 9, 2019 Trade Member Share Posted September 9, 2019 Nice upgrade Arno! Looks great in granite crystal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 9, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Matt said: Nice Recon - first jobs? I've got a list as long as my arm re suspension, wheels tyres, bumpers etc etc .. but wanna read up on it a bit more and measure properly the garage first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 9, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Buzz said: Nice upgrade Arno! Looks great in granite crystal! Thx Alex! This is a stunning colour, not sure I've seen it before. I like the Rubicon decal, the background shows all the additional upgrades Jeep added on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 9, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 9, 2019 I'm thinking down the lines of a 2.5" lift from AEV, read that some ppl say a 3.5" is better ? Is this not to much for the drive train on a 2dr? But thx for the offer, might drop you a line re advice or even help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 9, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 9, 2019 Ha! Seems like a picture does not always speak a 1000 words .. Jeep is a tat over 1.8m ... garage opening is 2m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Nice choice Arno, well done, and one of only 46 x2dr officially imported into UK by Jeep UK. Have 3.5” lift and 35” tyre on my 4dr Recon. Covers all my options....daily drive, long distance tourer, off-roader.....perfect. Aldermaston will be a perfect event to initiate the JK? See you there? Picture of mine on day one of ownership at Aldermaston.....75 miles new.....straight from Horsham Jeep showroom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 11, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'm surprised how many of these Rubicon Recons are in the club, seeing that are only 50 in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member Buzz Posted September 11, 2019 Trade Member Share Posted September 11, 2019 On 09/09/2019 at 18:21, Arno said: I'm thinking down the lines of a 2.5" lift from AEV, read that some ppl say a 3.5" is better ? Is this not to much for the drive train on a 2dr? But thx for the offer, might drop you a line re advice or even help Arno, the one above I posted is 2.5” and 35x12.50 r17, to be honest 3.5” is perfect on the 4 door but I would stick to 2.5” on the two door JK! The height would also be under 2m on this setup... I run 3.5” and 37s and it’s around 197cm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 11, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Buzz said: Arno, the one above I posted is 2.5” and 35x12.50 r17, to be honest 3.5” is perfect on the 4 door but I would stick to 2.5” on the two door JK! The height would also be under 2m on this setup... I run 3.5” and 37s and it’s around 197cm! Thx Alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Tony Posted September 13, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 13, 2019 Hi Arno,just had a measure up of my jk which is running on 285/70/17 mud terrain tyres,and aev 2.5 lift installed by Alex,this comes in at 191cm at its Highest Point,hope this helps with your garage. tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 13, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 13, 2019 Cheers Tony! So your tyre size is roughly 33" .. I'm looking at 35", so extra 25mm higher then .. still well within clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Yellow Posted September 14, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 14, 2019 Really nice Arno, emotional to move on from the TJ I'm sure, but will be good to get a full trip completed with you for once with more reliability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member TimC Posted September 14, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Yellow said: Really nice Arno, emotional to move on from the TJ I'm sure, but will be good to get a full trip completed with you for once with more reliability! hmm, I remember that, last Salisbury Plains trip wasn’t it? It’ll still have the SA flag on it though I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 14, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 14, 2019 Haha, good memory!! I lost so many of those little flags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted September 15, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hi Arno, The Recon looks gr8, congrats. Is your TJ for sale now then? If so what's the info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 15, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 15, 2019 1 hour ago, digger said: Hi Arno, The Recon looks gr8, congrats. Is your TJ for sale now then? If so what's the info? Hey, Yes the TJ will be up for sale soon, just didn't got that far A few details 2005 TJ , Renegade trim 4.0 6sp manual Soft top and hard top 2.5" lift 31" BFG MTs Front Runner draw system in the back with 4x wolf cub boxes (still have the back seat) 94k miles in the clock PM if you interested and we can discuss price Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member fen01 Posted September 15, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 15, 2019 On 09/09/2019 at 17:59, Buzz said: You know where we are if you need any help or advice Arno! We had a customer with exactly the same but in white! He wanted to keep the original look somewhat and not detract to far from it, but at the same time increase the off road capabilities... see below some pics of his. Alex, can't see any rear fogs on the AEV bumper. What did you fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member digger Posted September 16, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thanks. Sounds nice but not what I was thinking. Good luck with the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member Buzz Posted September 16, 2019 Trade Member Share Posted September 16, 2019 21 hours ago, fen01 said: Alex, can't see any rear fogs on the AEV bumper. What did you fit? We supplied the parts to this particular customer, he has since fitted fogs... we normally use recessed fogs as you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Arno Posted September 16, 2019 Author Platinum Member Share Posted September 16, 2019 Gone to Cornwall the weekend with the Jeep and very impressed with the fuel, got an avg of 26.5mph (according to the dash readout), sticking to 70mpg on the motorways.. just need to get use to the automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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