Buying a jeep, sahara or rubicon?
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Buying a jeep, sahara or rubicon?
Friday im going to sign my life away to a Jk, my first jeep...
Im going to lift it 2 or 3 inchs and put 35's on it. I plan to take it on tails but nothing to crazy...
Do you guys think i really need or should push for the rubicon or can i get by and enjoy my sahara?
Also, should i go for the power windows and doors? Or are they having to many first year problems to be worth it?
As of now im thinking sahara, 6 speed, 4.10s, dana 44, towing package, power windows, freedom top, side air bags, command trac... thats about it
thanks
Im going to lift it 2 or 3 inchs and put 35's on it. I plan to take it on tails but nothing to crazy...
Do you guys think i really need or should push for the rubicon or can i get by and enjoy my sahara?
Also, should i go for the power windows and doors? Or are they having to many first year problems to be worth it?
As of now im thinking sahara, 6 speed, 4.10s, dana 44, towing package, power windows, freedom top, side air bags, command trac... thats about it
thanks
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Friday im going to sign my life away to a Jk, my first jeep...
Im going to lift it 2 or 3 inchs and put 35's on it. I plan to take it on tails but nothing to crazy...
Do you guys think i really need or should push for the rubicon or can i get by and enjoy my sahara?
Also, should i go for the power windows and doors? Or are they having to many first year problems to be worth it?
thanks
Im going to lift it 2 or 3 inchs and put 35's on it. I plan to take it on tails but nothing to crazy...
Do you guys think i really need or should push for the rubicon or can i get by and enjoy my sahara?
Also, should i go for the power windows and doors? Or are they having to many first year problems to be worth it?
thanks
It sounds like you would do fine with a Sahara...especially if you want to find one with color/options you are looking for. The Unlimited Rubicons are much harder to find. Besides, the Sahara is very capable for light/moderate trails with a smaller lift and 35s. See the OffRoad Evolution pictures.
I got a Sahara mostly because of availability and price. I eventually will be doing more extreme trails as I have with my TJ and I'm sure that with the amount I would have spent on the Rubi I can equip my Sahara to do all the same things at a similar price( I just may have to actually get out of my Jeep to disconnect the front sway bar )
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Friday im going to sign my life away to a Jk, my first jeep...
Im going to lift it 2 or 3 inchs and put 35's on it. I plan to take it on tails but nothing to crazy...
Do you guys think i really need or should push for the rubicon or can i get by and enjoy my sahara?
Also, should i go for the power windows and doors? Or are they having to many first year problems to be worth it?
As of now im thinking sahara, 6 speed, 4.10s, dana 44, towing package, power windows, freedom top, side air bags, command trac... thats about it
thanks
Im going to lift it 2 or 3 inchs and put 35's on it. I plan to take it on tails but nothing to crazy...
Do you guys think i really need or should push for the rubicon or can i get by and enjoy my sahara?
Also, should i go for the power windows and doors? Or are they having to many first year problems to be worth it?
As of now im thinking sahara, 6 speed, 4.10s, dana 44, towing package, power windows, freedom top, side air bags, command trac... thats about it
thanks
However, do a search for posts from 2k2wrangerx... he's a proud owner that's posted some pretty awesome pics of what an X 4-door can do with a reasonable lift and some good tires - reassuring stuff. See:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2537
All in all, the Sahara will be fine for most, and the Rubicon is a great rig for those of us that are REALLY hardcore off-roaders, but may be overkill for the occasional trail rider... Just my $.02.
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I figure, once I get to 35" tires or above, I need/want to regear which means someone is going to be digging around both diffs and at that time I will pick whichever lockers I want. Anyone who buys a Rubicon will have to pay the same amount minus cost of lockers(maybe $1200 for Detroit rear and ARB front) I know, I know, by the time I get to lockers my factory warranty should be nearly gone so that is not of concern to me.
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I run backroads and trails in the ozark national forest. They vary from pretty darn good to impassible. Time of the year is also a factor due to mud and streams that sometimes rise to impassable. I got around pretty good with my ol' 94 yk. I recently purchased a new rubicon. I didn't have much to choose from but thought I'd like the toys that came with the rubicon. I don't regret my decision in the least. This last weekend I was on a trail not traveled by anyone recently. Snaked down a very muddy trail downhill, crossed several creeks, a portion of a washed out road, a couple of gravel bars, and a tree that had the misfortune of falling across the trail. Pure fun.
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I'd say get the Saraha for what you are doing and great point on the lockers/gears. I'll probably do the same as I'm about ready to put on gears or smaller tires now. It is not terrible with 35's and 4:10's on the highway, but it is not great either... Went wheeling this weekend and was amazed at the capability now, first real time out since the 35's and 3". There were a few trail rigs out there with much larger lifts/tires and I had no problem in areas where I thought I might. Very satisfied with my decision and I like the painted fenders! More paint to scratch! Wait, is that a good thing...??
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If you're looking to save alittle money by going with the Sahara, why not go with an X? An X is equally as capable as a Sahara right off of the lot and still a couple of thousand $ cheaper. The only things you can get on the Sahara that aren't available on the X are khaki top, "Yes" seats, 18" wheels, and painted flares.
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