Does anyone regret not getting a Rubicon?
10-08-2011, 02:04 PM
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I mostly purchased a Rubicon was all around out of the box you can tackle most any trail or go places pretty reasonable out of the box.
My friend recently returned from afghan and I helped him setup his current jeep.
2005 Rubicon we installed a basic Budget Boost and a set of 33's with rims.
He goes most everywhere I go with 35's.
My friend recently returned from afghan and I helped him setup his current jeep.
2005 Rubicon we installed a basic Budget Boost and a set of 33's with rims.
He goes most everywhere I go with 35's.
10-08-2011, 03:39 PM
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I am glad I did not go with a Rubi. The only item that comes on a Rubi that I wish I had, and I probably wont upgrade to, is the trasher case. $10k for a t-case? No thanks.
10-08-2011, 04:09 PM
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JK Enthusiast
Tranfer case, lockers, 4:10 gears, and lockers, would be nice out of the box. But I'm happy with my x. Plus money for the house makes the wifey more happy. So is life
10-08-2011, 04:49 PM
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Nope. No regrets. Couldn't afford a Rubi anyway.
When my factory tires wear out, I hope to re-gear to 4.10 and get 31" - 33" " tires.
If I ever blow my transfer case it'll get replaced with a Rubi or a Terra Low or an Atlas. Doubt that'll ever happen though.
Couple of grand for re-gear - grand and a half for transfer case. That's pretty close to a Rubi for only $3,500.
When my factory tires wear out, I hope to re-gear to 4.10 and get 31" - 33" " tires.
If I ever blow my transfer case it'll get replaced with a Rubi or a Terra Low or an Atlas. Doubt that'll ever happen though.
Couple of grand for re-gear - grand and a half for transfer case. That's pretty close to a Rubi for only $3,500.
10-08-2011, 09:09 PM
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JK Enthusiast
I love my Rubicon. The difference in cost for me was $100 a month. SO Sport Unlimited with crank windows and a hard top or a fully loaded Rubicon.. There was no looking back. It was worth it because I knew that coming up with the thousands to upgrade to lockers or a front D44 OR the $$$$ to rid myself of the car tires it came with and put decent rubber on would be much more difficult then $100 a month. I have a capable Jeep off the show room floor and I can upgrade as the money becomes available.
10-09-2011, 10:13 AM
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The real way to think of it is "do you get a Rubicon or a 2wd x." If you plan to throw Dana 60's, Atlas transfer case, 37-40" tires, and a 6" long arm, then go with a 2wd so you save money since you are just keeping the chassis and interior. Used is even better.
If you want a Jeep that is unstopable on 99% of the trails right out of the box, then get the Rubi. I did the same thing when I was in Iraq and two years later I cannot be happier. The D44's, lockers, transfer case, etc. are all things that your would want if you bought a sport or sahara and the cost difference is much less than installing the parts afterwards. If you are not a fabricator or cannot afford to drop it off at a shop with your credit card, a Rubi is the way to go.
Even with a stock Rubi I've found that I had one of the better set up rigs on the runs. With a just a 3" lift and 34's it is a beast that has done every tough trail (including John Bull) in Big Bear.
If you want a Jeep that is unstopable on 99% of the trails right out of the box, then get the Rubi. I did the same thing when I was in Iraq and two years later I cannot be happier. The D44's, lockers, transfer case, etc. are all things that your would want if you bought a sport or sahara and the cost difference is much less than installing the parts afterwards. If you are not a fabricator or cannot afford to drop it off at a shop with your credit card, a Rubi is the way to go.
Even with a stock Rubi I've found that I had one of the better set up rigs on the runs. With a just a 3" lift and 34's it is a beast that has done every tough trail (including John Bull) in Big Bear.
10-10-2011, 01:23 AM
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JK Enthusiast
The only reason I even looked at the Rubi. I knew I was going to replace everything Jeep charged a premium for, so why waste the extra 8K to 10K? I can get a new D44 for much less, plus not have to throw away things like the electric lockers and electric disco. If I ever move back home (or somewhere hilly) I can always swap an Atlas TC or a stock Rubi one in if needed and still be better off.