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mbsliwa 08-25-2008 04:58 AM

X/Rubi spec comparison?
 
I was just doing a side by side comparison of an X and Rubicon. Is the X really 9 inches wider than the Rubicon?? That's what the Jeep website says, 9 inches wider for the X, but it offers only the same hip and shoulder. :thinking:

deconstructionist 08-25-2008 05:29 AM

Holy Widening behemouths Batman.... You're right.:yup:



Track - Front 61.9 61.9
Track - Rear 61.9 61.9
Overall Width 82.8 73.9
X first-- Rubi specs second.............


I dunno dude......:dontknow2: wierd.

Tyler2786 08-25-2008 06:10 AM

lol, I'm going to have to call typo on that one

rpiotr01 08-25-2008 06:10 AM

Not to hijack, but also what accounts for the inch or so difference in ground clearance bewteen the X and the Rubi? Is that just from the larger tires on the Rubicon?

Dr.McNinja 08-25-2008 06:19 AM


Originally Posted by rpiotr01 (Post 654878)
Not to hijack, but also what accounts for the inch or so difference in ground clearance bewteen the X and the Rubi? Is that just from the larger tires on the Rubicon?

Yep. Maybe the stiffer springs too.

mbsliwa 08-25-2008 09:12 AM

And even wierder still, the X has about an inch shorter rear overhang. So given similar size tires and springs that the X would have a larger angle of descent? :thinking::what?:

Rubidon 08-25-2008 02:16 PM

I don't have a Rubi or an X, but I would have to think the only difference would be ground clearance which would also increase OAH. I have a Sahara and before I bought it I had the salesman park it right next to a Rubi And I measured everywhere I could and they were the same.:yup:

whatroads 08-26-2008 05:38 AM

I have a 4 door X with stock 255/75R17's Goodyear SRA's. These measure 32 inches. I have compared my X to a Rubi on the dealers lot. Level ground, side by side. They are the same width. The numbers posted must be a typo. The Rubi BFG MT's, even though the same 255/75R17 size as the SRA's actually measure a little larger than the SRA. As much as 1/2 inch.
I was comparing to a soft top Rubi. My X is a hard top. Bumper height was the same. I would say spring height must be the same. I understand the Rubi has a different shock. My stock shocks work very well. In the end, width is the same. Height will be determined by model and accessory package.

BaltChief 08-26-2008 05:44 AM


Originally Posted by rpiotr01 (Post 654878)
Not to hijack, but also what accounts for the inch or so difference in ground clearance bewteen the X and the Rubi? Is that just from the larger tires on the Rubicon?

It was explained to me that these stats are based on stock vehicles...the stock X has much smaller tires than a stock Rubi....my guess is that is where the clearance difference comes from.

as for the length....gotta be a typo


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