Sahara over X model?
12-23-2006, 02:21 PM
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Blacklock,
In my mind the only real benefit of the Sahara is the Yes fabric on the seats. I bought a Silver JK X with the 23S package, 4:10 rear end, dual tops, sub and the power package. I picked up a set of Rubicon wheels and tires with 200 miles on them, a set of slush mats and never looked back. The black flares look awesome and somehow don't appear as fussy as the painted flares - no offense to Sahara owners. Not sure how this looks on other colors but I like the contrast of the silver and black. This is a killer rig and you can't go wrong either way you go. BTW - if you get an X get rid of the X sticker immediately.
Last but not least, nice avatar......
In my mind the only real benefit of the Sahara is the Yes fabric on the seats. I bought a Silver JK X with the 23S package, 4:10 rear end, dual tops, sub and the power package. I picked up a set of Rubicon wheels and tires with 200 miles on them, a set of slush mats and never looked back. The black flares look awesome and somehow don't appear as fussy as the painted flares - no offense to Sahara owners. Not sure how this looks on other colors but I like the contrast of the silver and black. This is a killer rig and you can't go wrong either way you go. BTW - if you get an X get rid of the X sticker immediately.
Last but not least, nice avatar......
12-24-2006, 08:09 AM
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I picked the Sahara simply because I wanted the painted flares with the steel blue, and I wanted the 18" rims if not for those two items an "X" would have been great by me. Hate that "x" sticker thou.
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12-24-2006, 08:31 AM
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18" wheels and we got an auto- which seems fine so far.
01-04-2007, 11:29 AM
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Painted vs. Black Fender Flares on Sahara and Sway Disconnect
I tried to order my Jeep Green Sahara with
Black flares. Dealer said it could not be done.
The green flares have kind've grown on me
in a virtual sort of way since the Jeep's stuck
in BG.
I also tried to order the sway bar disonnect and
Tru-lock rear end options. Again I was thwarted.
Has any of this changed since Nov. 11 ?
Black flares. Dealer said it could not be done.
The green flares have kind've grown on me
in a virtual sort of way since the Jeep's stuck
in BG.
I also tried to order the sway bar disonnect and
Tru-lock rear end options. Again I was thwarted.
Has any of this changed since Nov. 11 ?
01-04-2007, 02:19 PM
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I have a 2 door Sahara, black and think it looks great. On my TJ I always hated how the black plastic fenders faded so easily, one of the big reason I wanted the Sahara with the painted fenders.
My car has an auto trannie with 4.10 rear end and the 44 with the Trac-Lok. It was ordered by the dealer ship, so it can be done. I also have the 18" rims and love them too.
Marc
2dr Black Sahara
My car has an auto trannie with 4.10 rear end and the 44 with the Trac-Lok. It was ordered by the dealer ship, so it can be done. I also have the 18" rims and love them too.
Marc
2dr Black Sahara
01-04-2007, 08:26 PM
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Thanks Wilkie,
I wondered about the black fenders fading.
The Tru-lok and Trac-lok are different terms/options.
Trac-lok is limited slip, I ordered that, along with the tow and 4.10.
I don't "truly" understand
the advantage of the Tru-lok feature, but I'd
appreciate a description of it from an serious
off-roader.
I wondered about the black fenders fading.
The Tru-lok and Trac-lok are different terms/options.
Trac-lok is limited slip, I ordered that, along with the tow and 4.10.
I don't "truly" understand
the advantage of the Tru-lok feature, but I'd
appreciate a description of it from an serious
off-roader.
01-04-2007, 08:38 PM
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No offense to anyone with the black unpainted fenders...... I do think some of the colors looks better with the black fenders. I most have tried every product out there to try and keep my TJ's fender looking new nnd they kept on fading.
When I saw the black Sahara at the dealership...well I was hooked on the painted ones.
Just my 2 cents
Sorry missed the Tru lock reference. I do think that is only available on the Rubi's. It is a full locker. Ihad a Track-Lok on my TJ and was very happy with the places I could go.
Marc
Black 2dr Sahara
When I saw the black Sahara at the dealership...well I was hooked on the painted ones.
Just my 2 cents
Sorry missed the Tru lock reference. I do think that is only available on the Rubi's. It is a full locker. Ihad a Track-Lok on my TJ and was very happy with the places I could go.
Marc
Black 2dr Sahara
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01-05-2007, 03:55 AM
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The Tru-lock is a locking differential - as stated. It is however not limited to the Rubicon. A locking rear differential was and is listed as an option for the Sahara and X models (late availability).
Does anyone know the limitations and similarities of the brake-lock diff compared to the tru-lock?
Does anyone know the limitations and similarities of the brake-lock diff compared to the tru-lock?
01-05-2007, 04:03 AM
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