Whats the difference between a 4 door Jeep Wrangler and a Rubicon?

[glassman]

What are the basic differences? thanx

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by glassman

What are the basic differences? thanx

A Rubicon is the most bad ass version because that's the one I own....

Joking of course - but it is actually.


Rubicon has all the creature comforts and all the off road upgrades - like push button lockers front and rear - and push button sway bar disconnect - and heated seats etc - and if you want the really bad ass version you order the Rubicon AEV versions -- which are lifted and fitted with appropriate suspension upgrades and other essential (that's what I told Gwen anyway) off road crap.



This is the AEV website.... they are to Jeeps what AMG is to Mercedes Benz - or Dinan is to BMW....

http://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/jk-wrangler

[GregWeld]

Don't get one and just drive it to the friggin' Mall either !!! That's for your Porsche....

[DBasher]

Rubicon's also have the D44 axles front and rear. On other models, the Sahara and X, the rear is still D44 but the front is a D30. The D30 is fine for the street and stock tires but once pushed off-road they'll show you why it's important to always carry good hiking boots.

If you've got the money call up AEV and get er built, best of the best! If you're not into the off-road thing and just hitting the mid life deal...grab a Rubicon with a small lift and some 35's.

[GregWeld]

JEEP country.... this is a tough trip up to Boulder City... we had one "Jeep wife" crying...

A couple of the Jeeps were "street" versions... and they made the climb. I was certain we'd be winching them or they'd break. The rocks here will destroy your suspension and tires... and pound your driveline.

[glassman]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

A Rubicon is the most bad ass version because that's the one I own....

Joking of course - but it is actually.


Rubicon has all the creature comforts and all the off road upgrades - like push button lockers front and rear - and push button sway bar disconnect - and heated seats etc - and if you want the really bad ass version you order the Rubicon AEV versions -- which are lifted and fitted with appropriate suspension upgrades and other essential (that's what I told Gwen anyway) off road crap.



This is the AEV website.... they are to Jeeps what AMG is to Mercedes Benz - or Dinan is to BMW....

http://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/jk-wrangler

Thanx Greg, you never seize to make me laugh....the mall?!?! Wat do i look like? Pammy? hahaha. Seriously though, yes off road (Tahoe junkie) mostly for work. I'm gettin rid of my extra cab GMC (the one that replaced my stolen Trailblazer SS), like the shorter wheelbase and i have to go off road about once a week for work (yes, theres glass in those dar hills). And i've got the hankerin for some trail abuse since i've sold my KTM's....

Originally Posted by DBasher

Rubicon's also have the D44 axles front and rear. On other models, the Sahara and X, the rear is still D44 but the front is a D30. The D30 is fine for the street and stock tires but once pushed off-road they'll show you why it's important to always carry good hiking boots.

If you've got the money call up AEV and get er built, best of the best! If you're not into the off-road thing and just hitting the mid life deal...grab a Rubicon with a small lift and some 35's.

Ha, no midlife deal here lol, i'm lookin for a TBSS replacement (see my response to dr weld) and need a shorter wheelbase than my extra cab GMC and need something a little more off roady, but not as short as a conventional Jeep......Saw one last year and this year at SEMA that caught my eye....4 inch (iirc) lift and some 35's, just like you said...It'll be mostly a work truck...

[69hugger]

Sorry to say so, but the caption should be "I meant to put it in reverse....now what do I do?"





Bill

[fesler]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

Sorry to say so, but the caption should be "I meant to put it in reverse....now what do I do?"





Bill

I like how he needed the little rock to get on the big rock

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by fesler

I like how he needed the little rock to get on the big rock

Off roading is not about being an idiot.... it's about "getting it done" - whatever that takes. You can't climb a vertical wall if the front of the vehicle engages the wall before your tires do. If you can just drive around, and up and over stuff, without getting out of the cab, then you're not really off roading. Stick to going to the mall.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by fesler

I like how he needed the little rock to get on the big rock

sitting on the little rock