WickedClownz

I do not currently own one. But am looking to purchase in the near future. Just know I want a four door.

Couple questions:
1. I am looking to use it as a work truck but it will need to have a ladder rack. Do they sell something for this? (I have searched a little)
2. Is there a thread on the difference in each model? For when I begin to look at purchasing one.

TheDirtman

I don't know about a ladder rack but the jeep.com website will tell you the differences in models and available options. You could also go by a dealer and pick up a brochure.

jsrussell

Check out GOBI racks.

Rednroll

This one by Olympic seems better to me than the Gobi. Don't have to remove your bumper for install, and less likely to get hit by nearby objects.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IPzNK7QmqU

notenuftoys

The advantage with the Gobi is it has a ladder, so there's no need to stand on the fender. But it's pricey.

For models, think of it this way:
Sport - entry level
Sahara - a step up, with color matched fenders and available color-matched hard top
Rubicon - locking diffs and electronic disconnect swaybar, 4.10 ratio and lower ration transfer case.

The other models are mostly appearence kits. If you wanted to wheel, all of them are more capable than anything on the road today. The advantages of each have been debated at length around here for years. (Some say a Sahara can't wheel, but I've kept up with Rubicons with no problem at all.)

TheDirtman

2007 sahara

WickedClownz

Thanks. Thats what I was looking for with the model descriptions. So I giess I will be looking between the sport models and sahara then. All I really need is hard top and I dont mind the black fenders if I get it in white. Will probably just upgrade speakers if I get the sport.

Delux2769

I can answer a your questions a bit.

1) Gobi has an great rack with tons of "modifications" and extras. It does have an optional ladder, different top area configurations, but is kinda pricey.

2) Basic differences are:

AC is standard on the Unlimited 4-door, if you get a 2-door, it's an option. Be sure and get it, it's cheap as an option but costs an arm and a leg if you want to get it Jeep is "built"

Sport: Base model, can get any options you want basically (hard top, sound system, color matched fenders if wanted)
Sahara: Comforts are standard, Power Windows and Door locks, Color matched fenders standard, Better Sound System is stock (very nice)
Rubicon: as stated in earlier post

If you check out the Jeep.com and Build a Jeep, you can look at the different prices of options and decide if you want them now or if you can get them aftermarket cheaper.

If you plan on getting your own wheels and tires immediately, then don't pay for the upgraded tires and wheels, stick with 16" steels. If you plan on aftermarket fenders, don't get color matched ones. I would suggest getting 3.73 gears and NOT 3.21 gears though.

Gman*2007

Welcome to the forum.