If the Rubicon is good for rock crawling...
05-30-2008, 07:19 PM
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I was asking because they don't sell the rubicon over here, it's either the sahara or the sport (or X as you call it). I was wondering what are we missing on
05-30-2008, 07:42 PM
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In the end, its about the benjamins. Lets face, we'd all have rubis if we could. I know I would. So this is how it boils down:
$600/mo = rubi
$500/mo = sahara
$400/mo = X
How fat is your wallet. As for offroad performance, any one can be made into a monster, again its about the benjamins. My modded X will walk all over a stock rubi! (that should lite a couple of fires -
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$600/mo = rubi
$500/mo = sahara
$400/mo = X
How fat is your wallet. As for offroad performance, any one can be made into a monster, again its about the benjamins. My modded X will walk all over a stock rubi! (that should lite a couple of fires -
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05-30-2008, 09:36 PM
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No I would not have a Rubi if I could.
The Rubi is an awesome vehicle but it has some limitations for MY type of wheeling.
I want at least a rear locker but I want to be able to use it in both 4-lo and 4-hi. Additionally, the 4:1 low in the Rubi is too low for the type of wheeling I do. I have read that the Rubi is great for rock crawling but the 4:1 low is too low for mud or snow or sand and when you put it in 4-hi the locker no longer works. The e-disco is cool as I am pretty sure I would want my sway bar connected at anything above 18 mph but at $750 + extra weight + extra motors and electronics that can break, I would rather have a manual sway bar disconnect.
For me it looks like an 09 X manual with the S package and 3.73:1 gears, Currie tow bar, small lift with 33" tires, manual sway bar disconnects and a good old fashion mechanical locker in the rear will get me everywhere I have ever gone or wanted to go, (desert/sand/rocky trails but not rock crawling) cost less, weigh less and be less complicated than a Rubi. With the A/C and CC and regular old factory radio it will be plenty comfortable for me to take it out on the highway for a weekend trip.
But... I will admit that I am looking to replace my Suzuki Samurai which is about as basic as they come so even my little X will be a huge step up in power and comfort.
The Rubi is an awesome vehicle but it has some limitations for MY type of wheeling.
I want at least a rear locker but I want to be able to use it in both 4-lo and 4-hi. Additionally, the 4:1 low in the Rubi is too low for the type of wheeling I do. I have read that the Rubi is great for rock crawling but the 4:1 low is too low for mud or snow or sand and when you put it in 4-hi the locker no longer works. The e-disco is cool as I am pretty sure I would want my sway bar connected at anything above 18 mph but at $750 + extra weight + extra motors and electronics that can break, I would rather have a manual sway bar disconnect.
For me it looks like an 09 X manual with the S package and 3.73:1 gears, Currie tow bar, small lift with 33" tires, manual sway bar disconnects and a good old fashion mechanical locker in the rear will get me everywhere I have ever gone or wanted to go, (desert/sand/rocky trails but not rock crawling) cost less, weigh less and be less complicated than a Rubi. With the A/C and CC and regular old factory radio it will be plenty comfortable for me to take it out on the highway for a weekend trip.
But... I will admit that I am looking to replace my Suzuki Samurai which is about as basic as they come so even my little X will be a huge step up in power and comfort.
05-31-2008, 02:02 AM
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05-31-2008, 07:31 AM
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Who gives a shit.
When I'm topless and doorless driving along with my wife in my X, I get waves all the time, even from local farmers who are just out checking their mail.
That's what it's ultimately all about. 99% of the time, if your Jeep can't go OVER something, just drive around it!
THe penis comparisons of Jeep owners can get stupid sometimes.
When I'm topless and doorless driving along with my wife in my X, I get waves all the time, even from local farmers who are just out checking their mail.
That's what it's ultimately all about. 99% of the time, if your Jeep can't go OVER something, just drive around it!
THe penis comparisons of Jeep owners can get stupid sometimes.
05-31-2008, 07:32 AM
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I use my X for trail Jeep and running through cow pastures...
A rubicon would be a waste of money for me. 4:1 T-case too low for my uses and a Dana 30 with rear 44 will hold up just fine for me. Not knocking any Rubicons, I just don't need one. Thats why they make em different.
A rubicon would be a waste of money for me. 4:1 T-case too low for my uses and a Dana 30 with rear 44 will hold up just fine for me. Not knocking any Rubicons, I just don't need one. Thats why they make em different.
