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6 Speed in 2008 models???

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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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My question is, do the 2008 6 speeds share the same problems as the 2007 6 speeds? Those problems ( that I had) were mainly related to a squeek/squealing sound from the tranny. Which was ultimately a very damaging thing going on inside my 07 Rubi. Now I'm hunting Jeeps again after getting rid of that one, and I'm finding mainly 6 speeds around here (as far as X package with Locker/sway bar).

So will be yet another mistake to buy a 6 speed? Or should I be on the lookout for an automatic trans?

Thanks in advance.

Mike
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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2008 rubi and no trans problems, i did have the clutch and throw out bearing TSB done.

12k miles on the clock
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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No probs here. 4000 miles and going.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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FWIW I have an 08 6 speed with 5,500 miles.

zero drive train issues; other than the common clutch clank, and I've lived with it. It's really not that bad.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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No problems at 3100 miles.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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The 2008s built thru the end of February (which is 4 months shy of the whole production year) are exactly the same as the 07s. Many have problems.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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hmmm...I have the '07, a late build in that year too and I've never had any issues at all, no clank, squeal, clunk nothing....
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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08 X 6 speed with almost 6,000 miles no problems so far ...but I have heard the rumors from others about 6 speeds as well as automatics....a friend of mine says it's cause of the engine swap they did to the 3.8 ...good luck
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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My 08 has had no problems.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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08 six speed here with 7k and no problems to report. I also have an x with locker and sway bar disco.
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