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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: canthonyparkinson on October 13, 2012, 05:17:55 PM

Title: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: canthonyparkinson on October 13, 2012, 05:17:55 PM
Hi all:

I just ordered (Today) a new 2013 JKU Ribicon.


Delivery in 6 - 12 weeks.  Hopefully here by Christmas.
(Just in time for Snow Season)


Anthony
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: Kanueh on October 13, 2012, 05:54:52 PM
Congrats, you'll love it!


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Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: Moezer on October 13, 2012, 06:44:49 PM
best X max gift ever  ;D have fun with it
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: canthonyparkinson on October 14, 2012, 06:56:10 AM
One question.  The dealership offered a list of "Protection options" including the usual undercoating and paint protection. 

They also are offering something I have never heard of before, a "Corrosion Control Module".  It is some sort of high tech device that purports to control rust with "pusles of low voltage electric current".

Anyone ever heard of this?  Does it work?  Is it worth the $700.00 they are asking?

Anthony
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: w squared on October 14, 2012, 07:22:25 AM
Only if you use it as a paperweight to hold down stack of $20 bills during a windstorm.
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: AstraX on October 14, 2012, 08:25:48 AM
One question.  The dealership offered a list of "Protection options" including the usual undercoating and paint protection. 

They also are offering something I have never heard of before, a "Corrosion Control Module".  It is some sort of high tech device that purports to control rust with "pusles of low voltage electric current".

Anyone ever heard of this?  Does it work?  Is it worth the $700.00 they are asking?

Anthony

I got all of this when I bought my 2010.  My opinion is that if you plan on wheeling the Jeep then the undercoating and paint protection aren't really worth it.  If it is going to be mostly on pavement then, sure why not?  For the Corrosion Module, mine is only 2 years old so it is too early to tell.
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: Jrama on October 14, 2012, 10:30:09 AM
Wouldn't surprise me if you could get the corrosion module installed after market cheaper then what the dealer is offering. I have one on our ram 2500 doesn't seem to do much....but I'm not sure if its even still working.
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: hps4evr on October 14, 2012, 11:20:24 AM
Those modules sell for less then half that price. Install isn't hard either. Most of them have the red led on them and if its lit up its on. I've seen an old yj with one that had next to no rust. But rust isn't a huge deal in Alberta compared to eastern areas. If you do get one aftermarket get it sooner then later.The paint and undercoating are up to you. 3M is nice too but again not cheap.
Did you buy any extra warranty or service packages with it?
What are your plans for the jeep?
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: scott slade on October 14, 2012, 12:28:01 PM
Canadian Tire sells a anti-rust module.  With more salt based products used on the roads lately, it might be an option. But $700.00  wow...
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: canthonyparkinson on November 06, 2012, 11:05:50 AM
Anyone know if the 2013 Rubicon is still using the BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM?
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: TJdude on November 07, 2012, 07:02:25 PM
Congratulation on the new ride. As part of my job I sell and install protection packages for new vehicles, I do not for for any car dealer but for a private shop called the auto protectors. The rust module you are talking about is just a gimmick.
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: cLAY on November 12, 2012, 10:37:09 AM
Look carefully at the rust/corrosion protection package and what it doesn't cover. I bought a used 2008 Dakota recently that had this package purchased by the original owner. The package was transferred to me when I bought the truck. It has some rust on the hood from rock chips and some bubbling of the paint on the rear bumper. Neither is covered by this package.
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: canthonyparkinson on December 14, 2012, 10:24:43 AM
It has arrived

  https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=C5BCB8F1705DC11E!219   (https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=C5BCB8F1705DC11E!219)
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: canthonyparkinson on January 23, 2013, 01:02:53 PM
Now that I have had it for a month or so, next question:

What would people recommend for a winch?

Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: WhiteOut on January 23, 2013, 02:46:39 PM
Minimum 8,000lb. 9,000 or 9,500 for a JK is probably best, Warn with a synthetic line is what I would recommend.
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: Animal on January 23, 2013, 02:52:10 PM
I have a warn m8000 on my jku and it and a block have always got me out
Title: Re: Just ordered a new 2013 JKU Rubicon
Post by: canthonyparkinson on January 23, 2013, 02:56:34 PM
Something like the WARN 9.5cti-s I would guess.  Is that what you mean?

Also, has anyone had any experience with the Warn part number PN 88140  Mounting Plate and the Factory Bumper?  Or should I just bite the bullet and get an aftermarket bumper?  Which one?