Not sure if this should go in the tech section...i didnt want to post up on a wrangler forum b/c obviously they will try to get me to switch. I have an 04 WJ w/ 30k on it so i was thinkin about trading it for a rubicon. Sounded worth it w/ D44's, lockers, 4.10's and a 4:1 crawl all from the factory. Only problem is i dont think i should keep my XJ so i might end up leavin the XJ world for a while. What do you guys think? The XJ is stock, only thing i've had a chance to order are some 32" KM2's on rock crawlers but i can swap those on the rubicon anyways. Any opinions? First hand experience?
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uh ohhh...Rubicon?
- Thread starter JeepXJ93
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Ralph
NAXJA Member #149
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- Lubbock, Texas
If I had a Rubi Unlimited, it would be hard for me to justify keeping the XJ. The XJ's are getting old. Eventually, almost all of us are going to have to consider new vehicles.
whatevah
It's Yellah!
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
Do you need a family vehicle (creature comforts, space, gas mileage) or a short-commute daily driver that you can play with. A Rubicon with a budget boost would be nice for the 32s you have, but gas mileage isn't great and its loud and cramped compared to a WJ if you have kids. A buddy of mine had a new Rubicon but had a 100-mile round trip commute, gas mileage was killing him. He traded it on a new 350Z and a built 99 XJ. 350Z for play on the road, and XJ for play on the trails. 
LOL i dont even remember why i bought the WJ at this point. I'm 24, no kids, no girl, no reason to need a luxurious suv like that. I think i saw one lifted and liked it...that might have been it...but then decided i missed my old XJ i built. I agree on needing a newer vehicle eventually, the 95 XJ i was about to build only has 55k on it! If i had the space to keep it i'd park it and make it a trail rig.
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- Columbus, In
You're out of your mind but you are right! I'm gonna drive mine til she blows and drop another motor in it. I want a 4dr Rubi or a WJ as my next jeep!
Ralph
NAXJA Member #149
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
Of course, it depends on what use you put your vehicle. Mine is a daily driver and is starting to show it's age. I can't justify having a trailer queen so I'll have to replace it at some time. The big question will be with what. I like the Wrangler Unlimited.
booger98XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Memphis, TN
you'll love the Rubi, but if the XJ isn't in the way, why get rid of it?
RichP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Effort, Pa
The XJ replacement will be a 4 door sahara for me, don't want to fool around with fancy selectable diffs and stuff, Going to be a hard top to start too.
Ralph
NAXJA Member #149
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
I with you on the selectable lockers, but I do like the idea of stock 4.10's.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
My dad's got an 08 JK rubi.
He takes the bypasses and watches the XJ's on the fun lines.
For that same 50k, you can build one hell of a solid XJ.
He takes the bypasses and watches the XJ's on the fun lines.
For that same 50k, you can build one hell of a solid XJ.
XJonny
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
You priced a fully loaded rubicon, all the power/comfort options, steel bumpers with winch and offroad lights?
it adds up.
RichP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Effort, Pa
- Location
- Roanoke VA
Hell no! You will have to pry my dead cold fingers off my XJ's! As long as I can turn a wrench I can keep them running, if I can't get parts I'll mcgyver the things together.
I like the Rubi, don't get me wrong, and I have a new 08 JK that I like but it will never last as long or take the abuse I have put these XJ's through. The trannys suck in them(auto) but I would love to have the T-case and the front/rear axles out of a TJ Rubi
booger98XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Memphis, TN
Rubicons are going for low to mid 20s around here.
XJonny
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
scat
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Santa Clarita, Cali
I've got an XJ, the wife has an 03 Rubicon. Both have been solid. The XJ is a good travel rig since it holds a lot more gear but the Rubicon was more capable out of the box.
tbburg
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Scottsdale AZ
Add about 3K to that and you can get new Rubicon 4.10 axles from DC and drop 'em right in.( Dealers will even roll it into the financing)
Root Moose
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- ON, Canada
I'd build the WJ.
