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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: tj05world on April 01, 2018, 11:18:06 AM
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Hey guys, I’m not sure on what model to get as in X,unlimited x, rubicon or Sahara? Of course their is a price difference.
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All depends on what the end goal is and how you plan to get there. Rubicon is worth it for the parts it includes... if you plan on 37’s and will wheel it on more than dirt roads.
If the plan is to use it for daily driver and some leaf looker trails... Rubicon isn’t needed.
If the plan is to put tons and 40’s there’s no need to buy Rubicon just to take the axles out from underneath it.
The hard part is knowing for sure how you’ll eventually use it and the timeline ($$$).
I’d say that Rubi makes sense in almost every case for someone that has plans to wheel it — and that doesn’t have immediate plans to go 40’s.
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All depends on what the end goal is and how you plan to get there. Rubicon is worth it for the parts it includes... if you plan on 37’s and will wheel it on more than dirt roads.
If the plan is to use it for daily driver and some leaf looker trails... Rubicon isn’t needed.
If the plan is to put tons and 40’s there’s no need to buy Rubicon just to take the axles out from underneath it.
The hard part is knowing for sure how you’ll eventually use it and the timeline ($$$).
I’d say that Rubi makes sense in almost every case for someone that has plans to wheel it — and that doesn’t have immediate plans to go 40’s.
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I thought Dana 44 were in all the ones I mentioned? I knew 2 dr had different from just the Rubicon. My x had 35. So the jk model axles all suck for medium trails? I had to put in HP in front and Dana 44 axle in my old 2005 Jeep x.
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I’m not new and most of the guys know I wheel hard lol.
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Advise. dont get a 4d. a 2d is so much better and the cool kids dont drive a 4d. just say'en.
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All depends on what the end goal is and how you plan to get there. Rubicon is worth it for the parts it includes... if you plan on 37’s and will wheel it on more than dirt roads.
If the plan is to use it for daily driver and some leaf looker trails... Rubicon isn’t needed.
If the plan is to put tons and 40’s there’s no need to buy Rubicon just to take the axles out from underneath it.
The hard part is knowing for sure how you’ll eventually use it and the timeline ($$$).
I’d say that Rubi makes sense in almost every case for someone that has plans to wheel it — and that doesn’t have immediate plans to go 40’s.
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I thought Dana 44 were in all the ones I mentioned? I knew 2 dr had different from just the Rubicon. My x had 35. So the jk model axles all suck for medium trails? I had to put in HP in front and Dana 44 axle in my old 2005 Jeep x.
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Not sure what the new JL's are doing but, only the Rubicon gets the D44 in the front. Everything else comes with the old D30.
I like what Jared stated, it all depends on your future plans.
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While I’m traveling more for work and want to camp and hit trails like I did in the past. Need the more room to sometimes sleep in the back lol. Rubicon it is if not a unlimited x is next in line thanks guys
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Dana 30 is fine for 35" tires. The JKs have beefier axles than the older model jeeps
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Rubi gets the front 44 and the better transfer case.
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Dana 30 is fine for 35" tires. The JKs have beefier axles than the older model jeeps
So I’m ok with a x if rubicon is no go. I figured since jk axles are bulked up from wat I seen on trails and word of mouth. Wats this unlimited crap all about ?
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Dana 30 is fine for 35" tires. The JKs have beefier axles than the older model jeeps
So I’m ok with a x if rubicon is no go. I figured since jk axles are bulked up from wat I seen on trails and word of mouth. Wats this unlimited crap all about ?
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Unlimited = 4 door
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Dana 30 is fine for 35" tires. The JKs have beefier axles than the older model jeeps
So I’m ok with a x if rubicon is no go. I figured since jk axles are bulked up from wat I seen on trails and word of mouth. Wats this unlimited crap all about ?
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Unlimited = 4 door
Okay, just use to seeing 2 drs and through me off. Thank you all for the info and advice
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All depends on what the end goal is and how you plan to get there. Rubicon is worth it for the parts it includes... if you plan on 37’s and will wheel it on more than dirt roads.
If the plan is to use it for daily driver and some leaf looker trails... Rubicon isn’t needed.
If the plan is to put tons and 40’s there’s no need to buy Rubicon just to take the axles out from underneath it.
The hard part is knowing for sure how you’ll eventually use it and the timeline ($$$).
I’d say that Rubi makes sense in almost every case for someone that has plans to wheel it — and that doesn’t have immediate plans to go 40’s.
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I thought Dana 44 were in all the ones I mentioned? I knew 2 dr had different from just the Rubicon. My x had 35. So the jk model axles all suck for medium trails? I had to put in HP in front and Dana 44 axle in my old 2005 Jeep x.
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All JK’s got a D44 rear. Only Rubi has 44 front and 2 lockers from the factory.
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Zack if you can swing it get a Rubi and make sure it’s a 2012 or newer so you get the 3.6 engine. And the D44 front axle and Lockers. Otherwise you’ll just be doing it later.
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Zack if you can swing it get a Rubi and make sure it’s a 2012 or newer so you get the 3.6 engine. And the D44 front axle and Lockers. Otherwise you’ll just be doing it later.
Okay thank you.
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I think a big question is deciding how much you want to spend up front vs later. Are you buying new or used?
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Used, rubicon I’m looking for and second is a x because I know the under protection is there. Just keeping my eye out for price now.
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Used, rubicon I’m looking for and second is a x because I know the under protection is there. Just keeping my eye out for price now.
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I'm pretty sure the x, Sahara, sport, and Rubicon all have the same skid plates on the bottom. Rubicons will have the rock rails, but they should be the same other than that.
Except for the Rubicon's front axle, lockers, and rock rails, the only difference is the level of interior trim
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Used, rubicon I’m looking for and second is a x because I know the under protection is there. Just keeping my eye out for price now.
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I'm pretty sure the x, Sahara, sport, and Rubicon all have the same skid plates on the bottom. Rubicons will have the rock rails, but they should be the same other than that.
Except for the Rubicon's front axle, lockers, and rock rails, the only difference is the level of interior trim
Correct.
Except Rubi also get you electronic sway bar, 4:1 tcase, 4:10 gears.
Sporticon route:
4:1 case - traded a shop that does LS swaps ($500 plus my case)
Sway bar: antirock (couple hundred)
Axles: major variation, stock to tons.
Really cool Rubi sticker - priceless
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Used, rubicon I’m looking for and second is a x because I know the under protection is there. Just keeping my eye out for price now.
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I'm pretty sure the x, Sahara, sport, and Rubicon all have the same skid plates on the bottom. Rubicons will have the rock rails, but they should be the same other than that.
Except for the Rubicon's front axle, lockers, and rock rails, the only difference is the level of interior trim
Should all come with gas tank skid and transfer case skid, just need to add an oil case/trans skid if it doesn't have one. If you find one with out sliders, you can have my old sliders, they need a new home.
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Used, rubicon I’m looking for and second is a x because I know the under protection is there. Just keeping my eye out for price now.
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I'm pretty sure the x, Sahara, sport, and Rubicon all have the same skid plates on the bottom. Rubicons will have the rock rails, but they should be the same other than that.
Except for the Rubicon's front axle, lockers, and rock rails, the only difference is the level of interior trim
Correct.
Except Rubi also get you electronic sway bar, 4:1 tcase, 4:10 gears.
Sporticon route:
4:1 case - traded a shop that does LS swaps ($500 plus my case)
Sway bar: antirock (couple hundred)
Axles: major variation, stock to tons.
Really cool Rubi sticker - priceless
Jay dont know, his is still stock.
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Really cool Rubi sticker - priceless
I have a rubicon sticker I would let go for pretty cheap
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Really cool Rubi sticker - priceless
I have a rubicon sticker I would let go for pretty cheap
How much?
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Really cool Rubi sticker - priceless
I have a rubicon sticker I would let go for pretty cheap
How much?
1 wicked Weed Freak of Nature
Or 125 Coors lights
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Really cool Rubi sticker - priceless
I have a rubicon sticker I would let go for pretty cheap
How much?
1 wicked Weed Freak of Nature
Or 125 Coors lights
Deal. Get to peeling.
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Hahah okay
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Looks like it’s a white 2014 unlimited rubicon this Saturday . I can’t get away from white color jeeps lol. Think the first three mods are front bumper,winch and lift. I’ll have a hard top for the first time. I know I’ll grab soft top sooner then later.
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Looks like it’s a white 2014 unlimited rubicon this Saturday . I can’t get away from white color jeeps lol. Think the first three mods are front bumper,winch and lift. I’ll have a hard top for the first time. I know I’ll grab soft top sooner then later.
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I have some sliders that need a home. Body mount for a 4-door let me know if your interested. I tried to send a pm but your inbox is full.
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Um yeah sorry about that I’m popular lol I’ll fix that
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Um yeah sorry about that I’m popular lol I’ll fix that
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Zack- your messges are still screwed up Text me @ 404 - 819-3941 my speaker is broke so no phone calls until I get a new phone.-Jimbo
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Dido, I got to wait fourteen days for my Jeep to come now. It’s a 2012 red unlimited rubicon. Found it 8,000 cheaper with little bit more miles but nothing Me and two master tech friends can’t fix with new engine parts or just buy a warranty for motor and power train.
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Nice!
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Congrats
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Awesome!!
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We'll have a red jeep that wheels now!
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We'll have a red jeep that wheels now!
Hey, you heard @DOUG ... hes just waiting until he can relocate his spare tire and get a new bumper
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Hah about doug. And thanks guys can’t wait to get back on band wagon again. Last time I was on the good bad ugly trail. It got ugly
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We'll have a red jeep that wheels now!
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Hey, you heard @DOUG ... hes just waiting until he can relocate his spare tire and get a new bumper
Ha! I've willed moar than most ever wheel! Lately, not so much. I just got possession of my jeep again and it smells like the perfume department at Macy's. Its at Allsouth airing out.
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We'll have a red jeep that wheels now!
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Hey, you heard @DOUG ... hes just waiting until he can relocate his spare tire and get a new bumper
Ha! I've willed moar than most ever wheel! Lately, not so much. I just got possession of my jeep again and it smells like the perfume department at Macy's. Its at Allsouth airing out.
Hahaha
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We'll have a red jeep that wheels now!
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Hey, you heard @DOUG ... hes just waiting until he can relocate his spare tire and get a new bumper
Ha! I've willed moar than most ever wheel! Lately, not so much. I just got possession of my jeep again and it smells like the perfume department at Macy's. Its at Allsouth airing out.
Hahaha
lmao lmao
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I have much respect for this family pack.
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180627/15f34752b8c70752ace400142d1ef6ac.jpg) all my and titled toy!! Just need bigger tires,maybe new winch. This ones a badland brand/missing remote which I know I can get a replacement. looks beat to a pulp. Definitely my cb is getting installed this Friday with Jimbo’s side rockers too.
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Congratulations!
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Grats Zack. looking forward to seeing it grow. ;)
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Congrats man!
Grats Zack. looking forward to seeing it grow. ;)
No mud for me sir. Lmao it’s my green trail toy for now and scuba toy
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Haha yeah Kent does love mudd or should say the Georgia bulldog does.
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That’s what she says..... but glad to get back out with everyone and I’ll bring my dad sometime when he is healed up from surgery.
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180627/31aed55034458954b63940dd0c975d09.jpg) my old tj has finally been replaced . I’ll get my trail feet back quick.
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