Austin Isaac

I just sold my 07 2 door rubicon and am already looking at getting another one. The reason why I got rid of it is because I broke my rear locker, sway bar disconnect, and after flooding it up to the bottom of my seats, the check engine light wouldn't shut off. thinking it was some electrical issue? Either way, I know I want a four door but I'm debating on if I should buy a rubicon or not? From what I can tell the only difference between a rubi and a sport is the front axle (dana 44 vs 35), the obvious lockers, sway disco (which I broke anyway) and about 6k. My question is could you buy lockers and a 44 for the front for less?
any advice or input is much appreciated!!

Yamaha90

Could you find all that stuff for less than $6,000? Yeah you probably could. But it would be easier to just buy the Rubicon in my opinion.

JK.nick

You could get a lot for about 6k. But why not look for a killer deal on a sport , and just upgrade with trusted aftermarket parts? That's what I'd do.

ronjenx

People often forget the 4 to 1 transfer case when listing the things included on the Rubicon.

Merlin4979

There's also the rubi transfer case with the 4:1 ratio over the 2.72:1, and the upgraded shocks and springs. Oh, and I guess the wheels and tires...but those are usually the first things to go anyway.

(And the hood decals!!! Those add about 47 horsepower.)


*edit: looks like ronjenx beat me to the post.

RedJK2

Here is a similar, recent thread with good info:

Sport vs. Rubicon

Austin Isaac

As far as the t-case goes, correct me if I'm wrong, is total crap anyway? Mine never wanted to go into gear...problem is an AM one is pricey.

I went to the dealer today and because I'm paying cash they could get me into a brand new sport for 25,500 for a hard top, auto, and a/c. The best they could do on a rubi was 34,250...price difference of 8,750. for that kind of money you could get a t-case, a 44, 5.38's, and 2 lockers right?

JK.nick

Depending on the brands you choose, it would be a possibility. Lockers vary on prices, and axles aren't that cheap. But the good thing about buying axles, you get to choose the gearing(also depending on brands) and sometimes if you'd like it to be locker ready/equipped.

Austin Isaac

So just some quick reaserch, a 44 is about 2k, 2 lockers 1700, gear are about 800 installed, and an atlas t-case is about 3k. I guess I just need to think if the hours it takes to insall all this is worth 1500 bucks....

JK.nick

Good fast research. That sounds about right for it all. Unless you are very experienced with axles and all that, you'll have no option but to have it done professionally. I'd say go for it. You'll have a TRUE 44 and not the rubi ones.