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Old 12-12-2008, 07:26 PM
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How compatible (or different) are the TJ Rubi Trans case from the JK trans case? JK Rubi cases are hard to come by and expensive, but the TJs are around cheap. i want the 4:1 gearing. Feasable? Not so much?
Old 12-13-2008, 06:23 AM
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surely I am not the first one to think about this.....

I am just not sure if it would be e big monster conversion and not worth the headache, or a relatively straight forward swap with some modifictions, which I could handle...
Old 12-13-2008, 06:31 AM
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I heard something about the Rubi has the same t-case as us but with better gears... and you need to grind the inside to fit... someone speak up if I am wrong...
Old 12-13-2008, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dpoelstra
surely I am not the first one to think about this.....

I am just not sure if it would be e big monster conversion and not worth the headache, or a relatively straight forward swap with some modifictions, which I could handle...
I too am contemplating the idea of swapping my Sahara t-case with the Rubi 4:1 and would appreciate suggestions on the idea in so far as cost and install - is it all owner bolt on? Other input?
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it seems the Rubi transfer case bolts in to the X, but I want to know if the TJ rubi transfer case is adapable to the JK.

Anyone?
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tj case wont work on the jk. its been verified by the big boys
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AA is coming out with a doubler for the JK that is supposed to be a direct bolt in also. I think it's supposed to be out in early 09.



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