First Jeep.... Not sure what I should do! Help!
03-27-2013, 04:28 PM
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Johnathan: I agree fully, if I'm going to take the time and spend the money then I want it to be my jeep, I would rather add custom locking differentials and replace the front axle than have one that jeep thinks is good, but that is WAY on down the road
03-28-2013, 02:11 PM
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Think of your new Jeep as a blank canvas, waiting for you to paint the picture you want. Don't know what you want? That's fine, wheel it stock for a little while. I've had my Jeep for 4 years, and I'm still slowly adding parts. I thought I wanted to build something for rocks, but life has changed and I'm moving in the directly of a expedition style.
When I bought my Jeep, I was blown away what it could handle bone stock with crappy factory tires. So take it out, enjoy it, and you'll soon start to develop a picture in your mind of what you want based on where you wheel and what type of terrain you run.
This forum is a very valuable source. Use the search button liberally - questions you have have probably been asked and answered dozens of times. And remember, opinions are like ********, we all have one.
When I bought my Jeep, I was blown away what it could handle bone stock with crappy factory tires. So take it out, enjoy it, and you'll soon start to develop a picture in your mind of what you want based on where you wheel and what type of terrain you run.
This forum is a very valuable source. Use the search button liberally - questions you have have probably been asked and answered dozens of times. And remember, opinions are like ********, we all have one.
03-28-2013, 05:32 PM
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So I'm about to buy my first jeep, I've had a truck and loved it but with the lift and tires the gas mileage was killing me. I am not sure about what to do with regards to getting a jeep.. I know I want a 4 door, but I don't have the $ to drop on a rubicon, unfortunately. Advice and ideas on what I should do is much appreciated! I know I'm going to get a Jk with a manual transmission, but that's about all I know at this point. This thread isn't meant to be overly specific I would just like to hear some ideas about what I should do from people with experience! Thanks a lot!
03-28-2013, 05:50 PM
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You can get a lot of the Rubicon components cheap through the classifieds on this forum. It's still not a Rubicon but I ordered a base and then bought offtake side steps, soft top, rubi wheel/tires, etc and it made for a nice setup, without spending a ton. That doesn't help if you're looking to go big on wheels, tires, etc but it's an inexpensive way to get closer to Rubi specs for a Sport. Just make sure you order the options you want that are hard to add later...
