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Post by mrg on Apr 9, 2015 19:35:26 GMT -4
2015 JK Sport 2dr, Billet Metallic, 6 spd, 3.73s, and AC - factory order 8-12 weeks 18" Sahara Moabs 275/70-18 BFG All Terrain K02 Mopar hitch and wiring Stock springs and shocks from and Unlimited Rubicon. Spring codes 18AA\59AC good for about 1.75" front and about 1" rear. JKS Disconnects Cobra 75 Mopar grab handles and door sill guards, AntennaX stubby antenna, Versamount2 CB mic mount Stock JK Rubicon Rock Rails. And that is it. Unless I need wheel spacers. edit: and maybe a winch edit edit: and weld on steps from Black Widow Gear shop.blackwidowgear.com/Jeep-JK-Rubicon-Add-A-Step-Tree-Rail-jkaddastep.htm |
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Post by jmurphy on Apr 9, 2015 20:00:10 GMT -4
edit: and maybe rock rails Hahaha. And so it begins! Sounds great. Just to be clear though, we're waiting 8-12 weeks for a picture? |
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Post by mrg on Apr 9, 2015 20:02:55 GMT -4
edit: and maybe rock rails Hahaha. And so it begins! Sounds great. Just to be clear though, we're waiting 8-12 weeks for a picture? lol. I am waiting 8-12 weeks for the Jeep. You guys can wait for a picture.  |
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Post by The Garagemahal on Apr 9, 2015 21:00:37 GMT -4
Should have ordered the Rubi  Congrats ( you can delete your own posts , I did it for you this time ) |
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Post by mrg on Apr 9, 2015 21:07:54 GMT -4
Should have ordered the Rubi Congrats ( you can delete your own posts , I did it for you this time ) Man I can't afford a Rubi.  |
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Post by The Garagemahal on Apr 9, 2015 21:31:31 GMT -4
If your gonna wheel it , you can't afford not to get the rubi !!
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Post by andrew7447 on Apr 9, 2015 21:34:30 GMT -4
If your gonna wheel it , you can't afford not to get the rubi !! +1 |
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Post by thumper on Apr 10, 2015 7:34:28 GMT -4
buying a new rubicon is only smart if you want to keep it (mostly) stock.
All the time I see guys who buy a new rubicon and throw new tires, lift, regear, bumpers etc.
Before you know it you just paid 15-20 grand extra for front 44 when you could have just bought a sport and an aftermarket 44 with lockers
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Post by C Monster on Apr 10, 2015 7:52:37 GMT -4
buying a new rubicon is only smart if you want to keep it (mostly) stock. All the time I see guys who buy a new rubicon and throw new tires, lift, regear, bumpers etc. Before you know it you just paid 15-20 grand extra for front 44 when you could have just bought a sport and an aftermarket 44 with lockers A men on that. I see too all the time |
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Post by Nightpath on Apr 10, 2015 10:26:59 GMT -4
So one is better off (cash wise) buying a Sport or Sahara and then putting on the stuff they want for off roading?
Mrg, are those dealer installed options?
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Post by mrg on Apr 10, 2015 10:42:20 GMT -4
I am installing all the extras. The only think a Rubi has over other models is a front Dana 44, 4.10 gears, lockers and a 4:1 transfer case. I don't need any of that for 33" tires and mild-moderate wheeling. I'd love for car ordering to go back to like it was in the 70's where you could pick from a 100 different options.
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Post by thumper on Apr 10, 2015 13:42:53 GMT -4
So one is better off (cash wise) buying a Sport or Sahara and then putting on the stuff they want for off roading? Mrg, are those dealer installed options? It depends how far you are upgrading... If you are going to replace the gears, tires/wheels, suspension etc you are better off buying a sport and putting in a new 44 front, gears, lockers, lift and if you are very serious a t-case... If you're going to buy a Sahara it may be better to go for the rubicon |
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Post by andrew7447 on Apr 10, 2015 16:33:35 GMT -4
So one is better off (cash wise) buying a Sport or Sahara and then putting on the stuff they want for off roading? Mrg, are those dealer installed options? It depends how far you are upgrading... If you are going to replace the gears, tires/wheels, suspension etc you are better off buying a sport and putting in a new 44 front, gears, lockers, lift and if you are very serious a t-case... If you're going to buy a Sahara it may be better to go for the rubicon I don't think a lift or rims and tires being changed has anything to do with getting a Rubicon or not. Stock Rubicon rims and tires are a easy sell anyways. As for gears a 3.6 with 4:10 package will handle a 35 no problem. If your end gold is locked 36"ish tires and lower, your not going to beat the Rubicon package price. Also the transfer case is amazing. From my sport to this is a joke. Now if you want 40s no dana 44 is going to hold I dont care if god made it, Ill break it. Go ghetto jeep package and find tons. Building 44s a waste when your already putting the time in and the mindset of huge tires. My opinion you want locked up DD and keeping the tire size in range go rubicon. You want more? build tons and sacrifice your wallet or drive-ability. |
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Post by thumper on Apr 10, 2015 16:59:13 GMT -4
It depends how far you are upgrading... If you are going to replace the gears, tires/wheels, suspension etc you are better off buying a sport and putting in a new 44 front, gears, lockers, lift and if you are very serious a t-case... If you're going to buy a Sahara it may be better to go for the rubicon I don't think a lift or rims and tires being changed has anything to do with getting a Rubicon or not. Stock Rubicon rims and tires are a easy sell anyways. As for gears a 3.6 with 4:10 package will handle a 35 no problem. If your end gold is locked 36"ish tires and lower, your not going to beat the Rubicon package price. Also the transfer case is amazing. From my sport to this is a joke. Now if you want 40s no dana 44 is going to hold I dont care if god made it, Ill break it. Go ghetto jeep package and find tons. Building 44s a waste when your already putting the time in and the mindset of huge tires. My opinion you want locked up DD and keeping the tire size in range go rubicon. You want more? build tons and sacrifice your wallet or drive-ability. Price difference between Rubicon and sport is roughly 16k MSRP. So lets see here 4k for a front 44 3k for lockers front/rear with regear 2k for lift kit 3k for tires/wheels Atlas t-case 5k These are all rough prices, but leaning to the high side... if you can see for the same price you can have a WAY more capable jeep than a stock rubicon, not even counting a where you've bought an aftermarket lift/tires |
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Post by mrg on Apr 10, 2015 17:13:08 GMT -4
I just wanted a base Sport.
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