2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sahara Unlimited FAQ - Page 7

**xantasm** · 10-04-2009, 07:11 PM

Were all still here, just hasn't been any new updates. Me personally I'm still waiting to find out what the deal is about straightening out the dash badge for mine. Contacted the original dealer that evidently sold 5 of them with the wrong dash badges, and they told me they are working on contacting the other owners. According to Chrysler every one of these model Wranglers was shipped to the dealer with a box of limited edition goodies that were labeled by VIN number.

Email response to Imperial Marketing from Chrysler

"Interesting. both vehicle #2 and vehicle #48 were shipped to the same dealer. #2 was shipped on 2-25-05 and #48 was shipped on 2-28-05. Because the modification kits were shipped to the dealer separately, the dealer must have installed the plaques on the wrong vehicle. That dealer got 5 vehicles total. (and may not have paid attention when he installed any of the plaques) I would direct the owner back to his dealer. This is unfortunate, because some collectors will put a large emphasis on the series # of the vehicle. (if the number was somewhere in the middle of the build, it probably would not matter, but #2 may have some significance. I would support sending the owner the correct #48, but the current owner of #48 will need to be contacted, and his plaque switched to #2. The dealer can handle this. This action would make everything correct. The dealer was York motors in Prescott AZ."

So anyone who owns one of these models and doesnt have a dash badge or has the wrong one can attribute that directly to the dealer not doing their part. If you contact Imperial Marketing which is the company that evidently holds the spare dash badges they can access a database that lists each one by VIN and tell what its number was supposed to be. In my case that turned out to be a number different than what it actually got when it was originally sold. As far as #1 ------------------ guess if it sounds too good to be true ...........

More to come

**glockster** · 10-04-2009, 10:27 PM

Yup....haven't heard a word from Bryan. I asked for his VIN so I could verify his #0001 status but never heard back from him.

As xantasm said, we're all still here, just waiting for you to buy one.

yeller4x4 · 10-05-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by glockster

Yup....haven't heard a word from Bryan. I asked for his VIN so I could verify his #0001 status but never heard back from him.

As xantasm said, we're all still here, just waiting for you to buy one.

Got to check it out a bit closer. Guy said he got hit in the rear and had to replace the tailgate. Heading up to see it this weekend.

alexanderrw · 10-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Hello to All,

Just checking in to see what's new? I haven't been here in awhile. Any new updates? Specifically, pertaining to our 05 Rubicon Sahara Jeeps? Any luck with the replacement numbered dash badges from Imperial Marketing?

Kind regards,

~alexanderrw

**DBLJ** · 10-09-2009, 02:29 PM

I might have the spare tire cover up for sale soon. Still deciding. Does anyone know if we can get replacement rims?

**glockster** · 10-09-2009, 02:54 PM

I've never tried to track down a part # for the Sahara Edition MOAB's. If I get a chance I will.

I'm in the process of having my tire cover modified to fit my 33" spare. It goes to the upholstery shop next week. I got my replacement sticker back in July.

Sasqatch · 10-12-2009, 12:13 AM

Well shiver me timbers.... I have found my family!!!! Hello, I also owen a 2005 LJ Sahara Edition.... I have looked for years trying to find the badge and tonight I have hope.... The PO traded mine in and I was able to contact him with some paper work I found with all the original paper work the dealer gave me. I asked if he had the badge and he said "YES" But he doesn't know where its at. 8( The good news is my friend is the parts manager at my local dealer so hopfully this will work out.... I'll post some pics of my SASQACH... Nice to meet you all!!!!

Sasqatch · 10-15-2009, 11:47 AM

Hmmmmmm anyone there????

**xantasm** · 10-15-2009, 01:45 PM

Welcome to the club of Rubihara owners

Sasqatch · 10-15-2009, 04:54 PM

Thanks for the welcome!!!! I just found out I am #64..... Yeah cool stuff. Just want to make sure the credit goes to glockster for his foot work and reasearch.. I did make the call myself but with out all the info in this thread I would not have been able to figure it out.... # 64 is now in the house!!!

**Fargo** · 10-15-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasqatch

Thanks for the welcome!!!! I just found out I am #64..... Yeah cool stuff. Just want to make sure the credit goes to glockster for his foot work and reasearch.. I did make the call myself but with out all the info in this thread I would not have been able to figure it out.... # 64 is now in the house!!!

Cool. In case you didn't know there is a guy keeping track of everyone here:
2005 Rubicon Sahara Edition Owner Registry

Send him your info and he will put you on the list.

**glockster** · 10-15-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fargo

Cool. In case you didn't know there is a guy keeping track of everyone here:
2005 Rubicon Sahara Edition Owner Registry

Send him your info and he will put you on the list.

Hey sasqatch, I made the same call today, got delayed yesterday. They told me #0064 also. Must be the one. Congrats on the Sahara. We need some pictures. Please send your info to the guy referenced above. He has found a few from around the world.

Here's a good place to post pictures when your ready: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f7/rubicon-sahara-club-181207/

**xantasm** · 11-02-2009, 05:35 PM

Well my Rubihara is now officially #48 even though I am little sad to no longer be number #2 I am glad to have the right badge number now. So for anyone nitpicky (like me) about their Rubihara's be cautious about your badge numbers as there are for various reasons others out there with the wrong badge number. I probably wouldnbt have worried about mine being correct if it wasnt #2 when I bought it. A small petty thing I know, but you never know. Someday #2 could be worth a lot to a collector and since mine wasnt really #2 I didn't want to ruin that for somebody else. Glockster already put up a really nice pic of the sheet the badges are mailed with but I will post a pic of mine just so anyone looking can confirm what the stock number and packing slip looks like with the badge on it. According to York Chrysler who is working on correcting the mess for me regarding the wrong badges, #2 hasn't replied to any of the letters they sent him/her but hopefully they can intervene for me and I can mail them the old #2 badge so they have it for collector value

daggo66 · 11-03-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RubiconSaraha

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No answers? Just dots?

**Fargo** · 11-03-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by daggo66

No answers? Just dots?

Yeah weird. The message in my email notice said this.

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RubiconSaraha has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sahara Unlimited FAQ - in the Wrangler General Discussion forum of JeepForum.com.

This thread is located at:
2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sahara Unlimited FAQ - Page 8

Here is the message that has just been posted:
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Hello everyone sorry its been so long. Just been at work.
I have photo evidence of the said #1 plate on my vehicle. Here ya go.\

Image: http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/jazzman31/pic4copy.jpg
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I wonder if he deleted it for some reason.

10-15-2009, 01:45 PM	#99
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11-02-2009, 05:35 PM	#103
xantasm Cav scout Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 660 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well my Rubihara is now officially #48 even though I am little sad to no longer be number #2 I am glad to have the right badge number now. So for anyone nitpicky (like me) about their Rubihara's be cautious about your badge numbers as there are for various reasons others out there with the wrong badge number. I probably wouldnbt have worried about mine being correct if it wasnt #2 when I bought it. A small petty thing I know, but you never know. Someday #2 could be worth a lot to a collector and since mine wasnt really #2 I didn't want to ruin that for somebody else. Glockster already put up a really nice pic of the sheet the badges are mailed with but I will post a pic of mine just so anyone looking can confirm what the stock number and packing slip looks like with the badge on it. According to York Chrysler who is working on correcting the mess for me regarding the wrong badges, #2 hasn't replied to any of the letters they sent him/her but hopefully they can intervene for me and I can mail them the old #2 badge so they have it for collector value __________________ JP - Thats me, not the magazine !_____________ /____ l_q\o___o\p l_____l___l----OlllllllO- -''''''-------''''''-q[xx]p''' (o) )``````(o) )--o-) ) ┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐ With Death rides the scout. Go Cav, go Army.