Rubicon: What do you think?
07-11-2003, 10:50 AM
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Rubicon: What do you think?
I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Jeff
what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Jeff
07-11-2003, 11:23 AM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
>Is it worth the extra money [for the Rubicon] or would my money be better
spent on the
>Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
It depends. Too many variables. Its a personal decision only you can make
after analyzing your needs, your mechanical ability and your wallet.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
spent on the
>Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
It depends. Too many variables. Its a personal decision only you can make
after analyzing your needs, your mechanical ability and your wallet.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
07-11-2003, 03:48 PM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
Personally, if I was wanting front and rear lockers, 4:1 tcase, lockers F&R,
and a front D44, and disc brakes on all four corners, I would go for the
Rubicon. If my list was shortened slightly to not include disc brakes and
D44s, then I would get the Sport or Sahara and add my lift and lockers
later. The 4:1 tcase is a very valuable add on and coupled with the lockers,
will get you really stuck. Be sure to get a HiLift jack.
"Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
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> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
and a front D44, and disc brakes on all four corners, I would go for the
Rubicon. If my list was shortened slightly to not include disc brakes and
D44s, then I would get the Sport or Sahara and add my lift and lockers
later. The 4:1 tcase is a very valuable add on and coupled with the lockers,
will get you really stuck. Be sure to get a HiLift jack.
"Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
07-11-2003, 04:14 PM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
In my opinion, for "daily driver as well as occasional off road fun"
Jeff doesn't really need any of this stuff. Install a Trak-Lok front
and rear and some locking hubs on a Sport, and call it good.
Disclaimer: If "occasional off road fun" is hard core rock crawling or
deep mud, please ignore the above advice. ;o)
Earle
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Personally, if I was wanting front and rear lockers, 4:1 tcase, lockers F&R,
> and a front D44, and disc brakes on all four corners, I would go for the
> Rubicon. If my list was shortened slightly to not include disc brakes and
> D44s, then I would get the Sport or Sahara and add my lift and lockers
> later. The 4:1 tcase is a very valuable add on and coupled with the lockers,
> will get you really stuck. Be sure to get a HiLift jack.
>
>
>
> "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
>
>>I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
>>what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
>>be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
>>it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
>>Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>>
>>Thanks in advance for your advice.
>>
>>Jeff
>
>
>
Jeff doesn't really need any of this stuff. Install a Trak-Lok front
and rear and some locking hubs on a Sport, and call it good.
Disclaimer: If "occasional off road fun" is hard core rock crawling or
deep mud, please ignore the above advice. ;o)
Earle
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Personally, if I was wanting front and rear lockers, 4:1 tcase, lockers F&R,
> and a front D44, and disc brakes on all four corners, I would go for the
> Rubicon. If my list was shortened slightly to not include disc brakes and
> D44s, then I would get the Sport or Sahara and add my lift and lockers
> later. The 4:1 tcase is a very valuable add on and coupled with the lockers,
> will get you really stuck. Be sure to get a HiLift jack.
>
>
>
> "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
>
>>I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
>>what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
>>be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
>>it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
>>Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>>
>>Thanks in advance for your advice.
>>
>>Jeff
>
>
>
07-11-2003, 09:53 PM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
Boneman1 wrote:
> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
It really depends on what kind off off-raoding you want to be able to do.
If you want to keep all your options open, definitely go for the rubi.
Around here, the rubi is onl 3k more than a sport with a d44, 5spd, dual
top. For three grand, I couldn't get all that stuff in the aftermarket.
Mike
98 TJ SE
> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
It really depends on what kind off off-raoding you want to be able to do.
If you want to keep all your options open, definitely go for the rubi.
Around here, the rubi is onl 3k more than a sport with a d44, 5spd, dual
top. For three grand, I couldn't get all that stuff in the aftermarket.
Mike
98 TJ SE
07-12-2003, 04:55 PM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
I love my Rubicon.
www.tazjeep.com
--
MJ w/ 2 TJ's (Rube and Trevor James, yes he was named after a TJ)
2003 Rubicon 4" Teraflex Long Arm Kit 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR's Warn
XD9000i
'86 CJ 7 Chev 350, 350 Turbo Tran, Dana 44's 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR
www.tazjeep.com
"Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
www.tazjeep.com
--
MJ w/ 2 TJ's (Rube and Trevor James, yes he was named after a TJ)
2003 Rubicon 4" Teraflex Long Arm Kit 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR's Warn
XD9000i
'86 CJ 7 Chev 350, 350 Turbo Tran, Dana 44's 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR
www.tazjeep.com
"Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
07-14-2003, 02:43 AM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
The Rubi isn't just about lockers - look at the t-case. If you're going to
build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and you're
done! That's what I did.
"Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and you're
done! That's what I did.
"Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Jeff
07-14-2003, 10:27 AM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
I live in Silverton, CO, Jeep paradise, there are lots of them here, and
from what I have seen you have to be at least sixty-five to own or drive a
Rubicon. I guess I won't be getting mine for twelve years then. Another
rule is that you don't take a new vehicle like a Rubicon or its sister the
Liberty on actual four wheel drive trails. The kids who actually like to
off road and are good at it drive CJ7s, old Wranglers, FJ-40s, full sized
Blazers, Samurais, CRVs (!), beat up Toyota pickups, short bed step side
Ford pickups. Don't have the paint looking too good and drive it here if
you don't want to be laughed at. If you flat tow it behind a motor home
that is almost acceptable. ;o)
Earle
"Desert YJ" <jeepaholics@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:disQa.1056$Mc.90236@newsread1.prod.itd.earthl ink.net...
> The Rubi isn't just about lockers - look at the t-case. If you're going to
> build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and you're
> done! That's what I did.
>
>
> "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> > I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> > what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> > be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> > it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> > Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your advice.
> >
> > Jeff
>
>
from what I have seen you have to be at least sixty-five to own or drive a
Rubicon. I guess I won't be getting mine for twelve years then. Another
rule is that you don't take a new vehicle like a Rubicon or its sister the
Liberty on actual four wheel drive trails. The kids who actually like to
off road and are good at it drive CJ7s, old Wranglers, FJ-40s, full sized
Blazers, Samurais, CRVs (!), beat up Toyota pickups, short bed step side
Ford pickups. Don't have the paint looking too good and drive it here if
you don't want to be laughed at. If you flat tow it behind a motor home
that is almost acceptable. ;o)
Earle
"Desert YJ" <jeepaholics@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:disQa.1056$Mc.90236@newsread1.prod.itd.earthl ink.net...
> The Rubi isn't just about lockers - look at the t-case. If you're going to
> build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and you're
> done! That's what I did.
>
>
> "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> > I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> > what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> > be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> > it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> > Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your advice.
> >
> > Jeff
>
>
07-14-2003, 02:24 PM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
wow...
i guess i am about 30+ years ahead of my time...however, those buicks are
sure looking pretty snazzy...
snobby jeep people suck...
--
MJ w/ 2 TJ's (Rube and Trevor James, yes he was named after a TJ)
2003 Rubicon 4" Teraflex Long Arm Kit 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR's Warn
XD9000i
'86 CJ 7 Chev 350, 350 Turbo Tran, Dana 44's 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR
www.tazjeep.com
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:beuf2b$924r9$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> I live in Silverton, CO, Jeep paradise, there are lots of them here, and
> from what I have seen you have to be at least sixty-five to own or drive a
> Rubicon. I guess I won't be getting mine for twelve years then. Another
> rule is that you don't take a new vehicle like a Rubicon or its sister the
> Liberty on actual four wheel drive trails. The kids who actually like to
> off road and are good at it drive CJ7s, old Wranglers, FJ-40s, full sized
> Blazers, Samurais, CRVs (!), beat up Toyota pickups, short bed step side
> Ford pickups. Don't have the paint looking too good and drive it here if
> you don't want to be laughed at. If you flat tow it behind a motor home
> that is almost acceptable. ;o)
>
> Earle
>
> "Desert YJ" <jeepaholics@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:disQa.1056$Mc.90236@newsread1.prod.itd.earthl ink.net...
> > The Rubi isn't just about lockers - look at the t-case. If you're going
to
> > build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and you're
> > done! That's what I did.
> >
> >
> > "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> > news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> > > I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> > > what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> > > be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> > > it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> > > Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for your advice.
> > >
> > > Jeff
> >
> >
>
>
i guess i am about 30+ years ahead of my time...however, those buicks are
sure looking pretty snazzy...
snobby jeep people suck...
--
MJ w/ 2 TJ's (Rube and Trevor James, yes he was named after a TJ)
2003 Rubicon 4" Teraflex Long Arm Kit 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR's Warn
XD9000i
'86 CJ 7 Chev 350, 350 Turbo Tran, Dana 44's 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR
www.tazjeep.com
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:beuf2b$924r9$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> I live in Silverton, CO, Jeep paradise, there are lots of them here, and
> from what I have seen you have to be at least sixty-five to own or drive a
> Rubicon. I guess I won't be getting mine for twelve years then. Another
> rule is that you don't take a new vehicle like a Rubicon or its sister the
> Liberty on actual four wheel drive trails. The kids who actually like to
> off road and are good at it drive CJ7s, old Wranglers, FJ-40s, full sized
> Blazers, Samurais, CRVs (!), beat up Toyota pickups, short bed step side
> Ford pickups. Don't have the paint looking too good and drive it here if
> you don't want to be laughed at. If you flat tow it behind a motor home
> that is almost acceptable. ;o)
>
> Earle
>
> "Desert YJ" <jeepaholics@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:disQa.1056$Mc.90236@newsread1.prod.itd.earthl ink.net...
> > The Rubi isn't just about lockers - look at the t-case. If you're going
to
> > build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and you're
> > done! That's what I did.
> >
> >
> > "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> > news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> > > I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to see
> > > what some of you that have had one for a while think about them. I'll
> > > be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun. Is
> > > it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> > > Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for your advice.
> > >
> > > Jeff
> >
> >
>
>
07-14-2003, 02:52 PM
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Re: Rubicon: What do you think?
I don't think that I have ever seen anyone quite that young standing that
close to a Rubicon before. ;o)
Earle
"MJ w/ 2 TJ's" <tazgpXXX@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5zCQa.217092$Xl.3624261@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> wow...
> i guess i am about 30+ years ahead of my time...however, those buicks are
> sure looking pretty snazzy...
>
> snobby jeep people suck...
>
>
> --
> MJ w/ 2 TJ's (Rube and Trevor James, yes he was named after a TJ)
> 2003 Rubicon 4" Teraflex Long Arm Kit 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR's Warn
> XD9000i
> '86 CJ 7 Chev 350, 350 Turbo Tran, Dana 44's 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR
> www.tazjeep.com
>
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:beuf2b$924r9$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > I live in Silverton, CO, Jeep paradise, there are lots of them here, and
> > from what I have seen you have to be at least sixty-five to own or drive
a
> > Rubicon. I guess I won't be getting mine for twelve years then.
Another
> > rule is that you don't take a new vehicle like a Rubicon or its sister
the
> > Liberty on actual four wheel drive trails. The kids who actually like
to
> > off road and are good at it drive CJ7s, old Wranglers, FJ-40s, full
sized
> > Blazers, Samurais, CRVs (!), beat up Toyota pickups, short bed step side
> > Ford pickups. Don't have the paint looking too good and drive it here
if
> > you don't want to be laughed at. If you flat tow it behind a motor home
> > that is almost acceptable. ;o)
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Desert YJ" <jeepaholics@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> > news:disQa.1056$Mc.90236@newsread1.prod.itd.earthl ink.net...
> > > The Rubi isn't just about lockers - look at the t-case. If you're
going
> to
> > > build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and
you're
> > > done! That's what I did.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> > > news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> > > > I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to
see
> > > > what some of you that have had one for a while think about them.
I'll
> > > > be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun.
Is
> > > > it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> > > > Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance for your advice.
> > > >
> > > > Jeff
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
close to a Rubicon before. ;o)
Earle
"MJ w/ 2 TJ's" <tazgpXXX@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5zCQa.217092$Xl.3624261@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> wow...
> i guess i am about 30+ years ahead of my time...however, those buicks are
> sure looking pretty snazzy...
>
> snobby jeep people suck...
>
>
> --
> MJ w/ 2 TJ's (Rube and Trevor James, yes he was named after a TJ)
> 2003 Rubicon 4" Teraflex Long Arm Kit 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR's Warn
> XD9000i
> '86 CJ 7 Chev 350, 350 Turbo Tran, Dana 44's 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR
> www.tazjeep.com
>
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:beuf2b$924r9$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > I live in Silverton, CO, Jeep paradise, there are lots of them here, and
> > from what I have seen you have to be at least sixty-five to own or drive
a
> > Rubicon. I guess I won't be getting mine for twelve years then.
Another
> > rule is that you don't take a new vehicle like a Rubicon or its sister
the
> > Liberty on actual four wheel drive trails. The kids who actually like
to
> > off road and are good at it drive CJ7s, old Wranglers, FJ-40s, full
sized
> > Blazers, Samurais, CRVs (!), beat up Toyota pickups, short bed step side
> > Ford pickups. Don't have the paint looking too good and drive it here
if
> > you don't want to be laughed at. If you flat tow it behind a motor home
> > that is almost acceptable. ;o)
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Desert YJ" <jeepaholics@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> > news:disQa.1056$Mc.90236@newsread1.prod.itd.earthl ink.net...
> > > The Rubi isn't just about lockers - look at the t-case. If you're
going
> to
> > > build up a Jeep, get a Rubi, put a lift, winch and 35's on it and
you're
> > > done! That's what I did.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Boneman1" <boneman1@charter.net> wrote in message
> > > news:cfjtgvgjq0q8tvln1cnk1sl98tc8v5rsi3@4ax.com...
> > > > I've been thinking about buying the Jeep Rubicon, but I wanted to
see
> > > > what some of you that have had one for a while think about them.
I'll
> > > > be using it as my daily driver as well as occasional off road fun.
Is
> > > > it worth the extra money or would my money be better spent on the
> > > > Sport or X and then adding a lift, tires, and lockers on my own?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance for your advice.
> > > >
> > > > Jeff
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>