what to lookf for when buying a 2008 jku

1. looking to buy a 2008+ Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. I'thou looking for pros and cons, what to look out for etc.

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   Welcome to the forum Matt.
   Hang tight....I'thousand certain some one requite you some input presently.

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   Matt, before I purchased my Sahara I had a fellow tell me I should get a Rubicon- he had one. I liked the extreme ability of the Rubicon but did I really need it? Did I want to pay for information technology? If I'd planned to practise a lot of serious stone crawling in farthermost environments like holly cantankerous metropolis in Colorado near Minturn then perhaps and then. When I honestly considered how frequently I would be in extreme circumstances I actually didn't need a Rubicon- mayhap however wanted i but didn't want to pay the extra bucks. So, I'g happy with my Sahara here in the GA mountains, she will easily do anything I ask of her except get proficient gas mileage. Good luck and bask the ride.

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   Well said Aceman. Yous actually should consider the cost vs practicallightly. (Auto correct ). Volition you e'er use what the Rubi offers? Tin can yous use the money you lot'll spend on those features on a newer jeep with less miles. And build it into your Jeep..
   Ace human makes a great point. Merely the conclusion is ultimately yours. Buy what you lot want.....and build it into yours.

6. Thank you, ill take to look into all the differences between them.

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   Honestly Matt. There aren't many differences between say a JK Sport or a JK Rubi. The biggest difference is the lockers. Pregnant, the front and rear axles come up with locking diffs. And it does add a large dollar sign to the lesser line of the Jeep. And if yous plan on doing any off roading. It is a squeamish selection to have. But if you just plan on it being a DD. Its Coin you lot can spend else where. A elevator....tires and wheels....etc.

   If anyone else can add to this to help out. Please chime in.

8. okay, that helps out a lot thank you. non a lot of heavy off roading for now.

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   Ok good. You just saved yourself a agglomeration of cash. Lockers are a great option. But if your not going to use them. You merely saved yourself money for new more ambitious tires and wheels. Giving your rig an awesome stance. If that's your programme for information technology.

   So you have a great canvas to piece of work with. What's your vision for your jeep? Piece of advice. Make information technology yours. Your build....and have fun with it. Expect around at other Jeeps. Get ideas. And build your rig in your vision what y'all like. That's the best advice I tin can give.

   Hang tight. Theres a bunch of other awesome jeepers here that will help. Only my ii cents dude.
   Welcome to the forum again dude. And just recollect. Jeeps are not bought. They are built. And it doesn't happen over dark. Relish the ride.

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    To add, a Rubicon comes with Dana 44 front Axel, electric disconnect sway bar, different gearing, and a 4:1 transfer case and sliders. When I ordered my jeep, this was a give-and-take I had with my wife. Being as I would add lonckers, sliders gearing, etc., I veiewd this as options I was happy to pay for. However, I off road often, and in rocks, desert, and forest. See what the Rubicon offers, then decide if they are things you lot need. The Sport model is more than capable off route than whatsoever other vehicle off the lot, so don't become sucked into thinking you need stuff you don't.

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    Agreed. Equally I said. Some i more with more info than I knew would add on. And Chris4x4. 1 of our best here... He has a Rubi. And could add more to this than I tin. It may seem a niggling overwhelming. But when you look back. Information technology'southward all good.

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    The Rubicon is the ultimate JK no doubt only that doesn't stop me from dreaming virtually those tempting DIY Bolt-ON G2 44 axles 4.88 ARB lockers that would slip right on while in the middle of a weekend 3.5 GC lift kit to play on them humongus hills and deep valleys. Manual disconnects and 37" Nittos..........Back to earth.....all Wrangers are capable vehicles and we can build them better....

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    Bingo. I settled on the Rubi because I'grand getting lazy, and figured "Hell.......I can pay a little more and have the stuff already on it...". Every bit is, its opened up a world of capability that exceeds my talent. I figured I'd let my skill grow before going into larger tires, and mods. Ive just used 4 depression range in extreme accents/descents, and used the lockers to become away from a stuck. I utilize the sway bar disconnect the most..........well....and the skid plates......

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14. still looking into exact details, but I desire to get a lift for information technology maybe 3-four inches, not too high because my wife isn't and so tall, merely I want information technology on 33s or 35s. I want to get it wrapped in a darker charcoal gray, with cyan blue accents. I want the selection to take information technology off route but I also want to have a jeep that i tin take on a trip and not worry most having a rough ride. I hear all too oftentimes people hate driving their jeep because they can't become above 60-65 without having the decease wobble. I'g too that semi survivalist kinda guy so I want to jerry cans on the back and like a shovel/axe mountain on it.

15. 1 thing to keep an center on regardless of what version of the Wrangler you go is your oil level. The three.8 is notorious for burning oil.

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