What would you do with $30K?
12-20-2011 | 07:49 PM
#22
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Oxford, Mi
No, I did not do the lift. It was installed at the dealer where I bought the Jeep. Zone 4". Clearance has not been an issue under regular driving.
Thanks!!!!
12-21-2011 | 05:34 PM
#25
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Barrington, IL
Originally Posted by flienlow
This is my worthless opinion. DON'T buy a 2011 Period. The 2012 has 85 more HP. Horse power is extremely expensive.If a new 2012 is above your affordability index, look for an older 07-10. The reason you should not get a 2011 is that I dont think you can get it at enough of a discount to make it worth while. The engine is a game changer -Just my HO.
12-21-2011 | 05:43 PM
#26
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Waterford, Ct
had a deal going to
day for a 2012 jku sport with 3.73, power options, hardtop and automatic but it turned out to be a 6 speed. the stock number was wrong. oh well. still looking.
day for a 2012 jku sport with 3.73, power options, hardtop and automatic but it turned out to be a 6 speed. the stock number was wrong. oh well. still looking.
12-21-2011 | 05:48 PM
#27
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Prescott, AZ
Lots of misinformation in here. The Rubicon has the same suspension as a Sport/X/Sahara, with some minor differences in spring rates, depending on tow package, hardtop, etc. . The Rubicon just has a 4:1 lo range and D44 axles with lockers. The '07-'10 models are all the same, with a few minor differences(soft top, sunvisors, center console tray, etc, which can be retrofitted to '07/08 models for cheap). An '07/'08 is the same as an '09/'10. The '11 still wouldn't be a bad deal, because it has the updated interior, that IMO is more user friendly as a daily driver.
You don't NEED a front driveshaft on an '07-'11, but it is recommended at some point. My jk is lifted 4" and has been since 7k miles, I have 50k on it now and the same stock shaft is still there, but with some play at the repezza joint. 43k miles is a long time.
It really depends on how extreme you plan on going. If 35", maybe 37" tires is all you ever plan to do, the Rubi would be great. An X or Sahara or Sport would be good for 35" tires. If you plan 37" + tires and some hardcore trails, maybe a Sport/X/Sahara with some aftermarket axles(Dynatrac, Currie, etc) would be a good starting point, that way you aren't buying a Rubi and then pulling the Rubi hard parts off.
You don't NEED a front driveshaft on an '07-'11, but it is recommended at some point. My jk is lifted 4" and has been since 7k miles, I have 50k on it now and the same stock shaft is still there, but with some play at the repezza joint. 43k miles is a long time.
It really depends on how extreme you plan on going. If 35", maybe 37" tires is all you ever plan to do, the Rubi would be great. An X or Sahara or Sport would be good for 35" tires. If you plan 37" + tires and some hardcore trails, maybe a Sport/X/Sahara with some aftermarket axles(Dynatrac, Currie, etc) would be a good starting point, that way you aren't buying a Rubi and then pulling the Rubi hard parts off.
12-21-2011 | 06:58 PM
#30
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Prescott, AZ
Originally Posted by MrDillClinton
FTR 2012 rubis come with f & r LSD. Lockers are an option.
Last edited by highoctane; 12-21-2011 at 07:07 PM.