Fully loaded Rubicons, list the advantages.(other than the obvious of course)

[OhioJeeper]

"RUBICON" decal. BAM!

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[Chocolate Thunder]

Was it a 2.0? That's amazing. lol
I drive way too much to daily the XR.

3.7. I typed that wrong though, it was 24+, not 27+. Still great though.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Oh, look, another insufferable Grey Poop-on thread...!

Don’t be like that. If she says she only loves you and your 5” is enough for her that’s all that matters, right? Don’t worry about that work friend she has that they call Horse.

 

[LOBBS]

"RUBICON" decal. BAM!

Ope. We were supposed to keep those?!

 

[ATMO]

Not having to look at blank out plates reminding you that you should have added more options.

 

[entropy]

Reading threads of people who spent almost $50K on non-Rubicon models ask about swapping Rubi-axles and/or lockers in the most cost effective because Rubicon's are overpriced.

Well thats cause people are dumb. I spent 31.5k on my 2 door sport S. Pretty loaded too.

 

[Shibadog]

Me watching Rubicon owners use their lockers on a dirt road.

*because they can.

This, only on ice! I looked at them all before buying. The Rubi has some serious off road chops, but the ones out when I was looking were all option heavy and a lot of $$ for stuff I’d never use. My little JL with limited slip rear had everything I wanted and at a $32.5k price was tough to beat. For MY use it’s been great-YMMV

 

[entropy]

Based on the options I have (red = waste, yellow = it's ok, green = heck yes)

Standard
Rubicon Hood
Highline Flares
Rock rails
Rubicon wheels and 32" tires
Rubicon transfer case
Rear Axle
Front Axle
Lockers
Sway bar disconnect
Rubicon suspension
8.4" Display

Extras
Sting-Grey Paint
Integrated Off-Road Camera
Body-Color Rubicon Highline Flare
Body-Color 3-Piece Hard Top
Leather Seats
All-Weather floor mats
Hardtop Headliner
Advanced Safety Group
Cold Weather Group
LED Lighting Group
Safety Group
Steel-Bumper Group
Tow Group
3.6L eTorque
8-Speed Auto

I have built a YJ (1995), built a Sport (2010) and am on my 2nd Rubicon (2018 and 2021). If I were to buy one today IMO the best stock option is the Willys XR.

Standard tires are 33 not 32. Just a small correction.

I am curious what dont you like about the front axle?

 

[IceBerg]

They claim to be 33" but when you bust out the measuring tape the KO2s are 31.5" and the other ones are 32"

 

[falcon241073]

Based on the options I have (red = waste, yellow = it's ok, green = heck yes)

Standard
Rubicon Hood
Highline Flares
Rock rails
Rubicon wheels and 32" tires
Rubicon transfer case
Rear Axle
Front Axle
Lockers
Sway bar disconnect
Rubicon suspension
8.4" Display

Extras
Sting-Grey Paint
Integrated Off-Road Camera
Body-Color Rubicon Highline Flare
Body-Color 3-Piece Hard Top
Leather Seats
All-Weather floor mats
Hardtop Headliner
Advanced Safety Group
Cold Weather Group
LED Lighting Group
Safety Group
Steel-Bumper Group
Tow Group
3.6L eTorque
8-Speed Auto

I have built a YJ (1995), built a Sport (2010) and am on my 2nd Rubicon (2018 and 2021). If I were to buy one today IMO the best stock option is the Willys XR.

I agreed with you on the camera. Until I went to Moab. While not needed it was nice when coming down a really steep ledge. I was able to see over the lip into the hole so I knew exactly where my tire was in relation to the deeper part of it on the passenger side. It also helps when climbing really steep hills. As I can see over the top edge before my front tires crest it. I can see what’s there and if the trail makes a hard left or right as I come over.
Again not needed but it sure is nice in those situations.
And yes I’ve done similar trails and obstacles just fine for years without a camera.
Is it worth the $500 up charge? Probably not. But a cheaper aftermarket one would be nice. Several friends are looking into getting aftermarket cameras for their Jeeps now after seeing mine in action lol. And yes they are experienced off-roaders. Lol

 

[Jlhens03]

We have both a JLURXR and then a regular JLUR both 22s both loaded. I ordered the non XR for my wife and we got tired of waiting and I found the XR that someone had backed out on so we bought it.

4 weeks later my brother-in-law called me and said it’s in and I have to give you first dibs on it for what I quoted you.

I had ordered it in December of 21 before the price increase and he gave me 4% off the MSRP.

I showed my wife her name on the window sticker and that was all it took for her to kick her grand Cherokee to the curb as the JLURXR was for her that I traded in my truck and corvette for.

And all of the sudden I had a 4 week old JLURXR to call my own. Before the temp tags were off it she say some decent trails.

The XR has been off road a lot in the last year. My wife will wheel it with me providing guidance but I can’t get her to take hers off road.

If I were to order again I would not do the safety group.

 

[Squibbles]

You definitely could build something better for less starting with another Jeep but the rubicon was exactly what I wanted and I take my cats for rides all the time so I was able to get every option except leather. The remote start is nice, being able to fit 35s just by getting bump stops.

Based on the options I have (red = waste, yellow = it's ok, green = heck yes)

Standard
Rubicon Hood
Highline Flares
Rock rails
Rubicon wheels and 32" tires
Rubicon transfer case
Rear Axle
Front Axle
Lockers
Sway bar disconnect
Rubicon suspension
8.4" Display

Extras
Sting-Grey Paint
Integrated Off-Road Camera
Body-Color Rubicon Highline Flare
Body-Color 3-Piece Hard Top
Leather Seats
All-Weather floor mats
Hardtop Headliner
Advanced Safety Group
Cold Weather Group
LED Lighting Group
Safety Group
Steel-Bumper Group
Tow Group
3.6L eTorque
8-Speed Auto

I have built a YJ (1995), built a Sport (2010) and am on my 2nd Rubicon (2018 and 2021). If I were to buy one today IMO the best stock option is the Willys XR.

Honestly it’s nice you have the option to get leather or not, my cats go for Jeep rides and I really don’t want leather. Also summertime is miserable with black leather

 

[Mikester86]

Looking at other Rubicons and knowing I made the right choice! Love my 2 door!

 

[aldo98229]

Don’t be like that. If she says she only loves you and your 5” is enough for her that’s all that matters, right? Don’t worry about that work friend she has that they call Horse.

See? That’s exactly what I’m talking about.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

See? That’s exactly what I’m talking about.

Of course it is. It’s the topic you brought up. Why are you here in the thread, other than to make a snide comment to evoke such a response? Is that not the response you wanted? Did you feel your post was useful and in line with the topic at hand, or was it intended just as I took it to be?

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