I have a 2008 4dr Wrangler Unlimited X and it came equipped with Locker and sway bar dis-connects what does the Rubicon have that's different

 

your 08 x came with what

 

Did you buy new or used? Maybe it was aftermarket installed by the previous owner. Rubicons have stronger front axles, lower gearing, swaybar diconnects and front and rear selectable lockers.

 

A rear locker and e disco was an option available in lower models for a period of time. There are plenty of other differences that I'm sure you could find with a quick google search. I'm from the same town as you bud.

 

This is true. Nearly impossible to get, but a few were made.

 

He may very well have the same gears as a Rubi. I did in my X (4.10s came with tow pkg).

 

Like stated above - the D44 axles front and rear plus lockers and the Swaybar diskko you have. The transfer case on the Rubicon is geared lower at 4/1. And least we forget the rock rails.


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We bought the JK brand new from a Jeep Dealership in Golden Colorado had 100 miles on it dark green in color. It came with the factory installed rear locker and sway bar dis-connect, I was just curious about any other differences
I've since added a 2.5" budget boost from Terraflex, a Garvin expedition roof rack with ladder, 285,70x17 Firestone destination AT's mounted on all black Procomp 17" wheels. I also added Orfab rock rails. Next will be new terra flex springs and shocks, and maybe a new front bumper.

and it seems like different front axles and Lower gearing are about the only differences. How can I tell what gearing I have on the jeep.

 

Get the tires in the air, spin tire and count driveshaft rotations.

 

For your '07 the only two ratios available on non-Rubicons were 3.21 and 4.10.
4.10 was optional on the 6 speed, and required on the automatic. (In both cases, independent of the tow package.)

That changed in '08. 4.10 became available on the Rubicon only.