Looking into a JKU Rubicon
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Looking into a JKU Rubicon
Hey everyone. Just looking to get some info/suggestions. Currently have a Cherokee Trailhawk as my DD and weekend wheeler (yes, I wheel my TH)
Fiancee came along with me to Trailfest, and now she's hooked. She was looking at Sahara's etc, but for the money I'd rather just get a Rubicon and be done with it. We'd relegate the KL to pulling our 4000lbs camper and split duty on local drives.
My questions would be basically if there's anything I should look at or inspect closely. Obviously skid plates will be first indication if it's been wheeled. It's a 2015 with 21,xxx kms. It looks extremely clean. Are there any known issues with the newer models?
Thanks for any insight!
Fiancee came along with me to Trailfest, and now she's hooked. She was looking at Sahara's etc, but for the money I'd rather just get a Rubicon and be done with it. We'd relegate the KL to pulling our 4000lbs camper and split duty on local drives.
My questions would be basically if there's anything I should look at or inspect closely. Obviously skid plates will be first indication if it's been wheeled. It's a 2015 with 21,xxx kms. It looks extremely clean. Are there any known issues with the newer models?
Thanks for any insight!
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I do not believe there are any issue with the newer JKU's. I would however recommend getting the Life Time Warranty when you purchase it. You have to ask for it because they will not tell you about it. It is about $800 - $1000 more than the extended warranty but well worth it. I have it on my 2011 JKU and has covered most everything except my fuel line issue which was caused by my dented fuel tank skid according to Chrysler. I mainly purchased it for the electronic stuff. A $100 deductible is a lot better than $3000 for a new PCM or ECU.
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Thanks for the info. I don't think the lifetime warranty is available to us north of the border though, but I'll check.
Ran the VIN checker for options it was ordered with, looks like I'll need a soft top if we go with it, it was special ordered without the 2 top option. It's only got the 3.73's, but I think for the commute we do(70ish miles per day), the 3.73's will do us better than running 4.10's. Not looking to go bigger than 33's and a mild lift anyways.
Ran the VIN checker for options it was ordered with, looks like I'll need a soft top if we go with it, it was special ordered without the 2 top option. It's only got the 3.73's, but I think for the commute we do(70ish miles per day), the 3.73's will do us better than running 4.10's. Not looking to go bigger than 33's and a mild lift anyways.