MOAB...I just don't understand

[Shenanigans]

I sure wouldn’t mind a nice, low mileage Mercury Marauder as a daily driver. Not a fan of transverse mounted engine, front wheel drive eggs.

We are using the caprice now which has a 6.0 v8 and is rwd. Not horrible, but I hate the seating position and lack of room inside.

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[UKCATS]

We are using the caprice now which has a 6.0 v8 and is rwd. Not horrible, but I hate the seating position and lack of room inside.

Oh, capable cruiser. But yeah, getting in and out and sitting in a smaller car over a 12 hour shift with that duty belt on can’t be fun. Thank you for your service and stay safe.

 

[wolfdog]

I think Moab missed there slot, for me I’d like to have seen it be offered above the rubicon with v8 and 2” higher with 35s from factory with Dana 60 axles the ability maybe 4 wheel drive system that’s on the hummer etc... if your going to make a specialty wrangler, make one. I know it would cost a lot more money, but I think it would be more justifiable.

Ya perfect for Jeep, look how long Hummers lasted?? lol

Love em all, order what ya want, need!

Go Jeep!!!

 

[Sean K.]

I really like the moab rims, wish they were an option on the saharas. Besides that the rubicon and moab do nothing for me. I don't really like overstated tires or lifts and fake hood scoops annoy me. So the sahara was for me. But different strokes, more options the better.

If it makes you feel any better, the ***EDIT***Rubicon*** rims are incredibly flimsy/thin. You can probably pick a set up used on the cheap, but they really are designed to look cool and give Jeep the lightest tire/wheel combo they could to help with MPG, but are frankly a pretty poor option for an offroad wheel.

 

[Sean K.]

I think Moab missed there slot, for me I’d like to have seen it be offered above the rubicon with v8 and 2” higher with 35s from factory with Dana 60 axles the ability maybe 4 wheel drive system that’s on the hummer etc... if your going to make a specialty wrangler, make one. I know it would cost a lot more money, but I think it would be more justifiable.

The main reason this isn't done is not b/c they wouldn't sell. I think we all know they would in a limited edition. The reason FCA does is; they can't pass EPA standards for MGP to weight ratio for this size vehicle and class.

 

[Roky]

The main reason this isn't done is not b/c they wouldn't sell. I think we all know they would in a limited edition. The reason FCA does is; they can't pass EPA standards for MGP to weight ratio for this size vehicle and class.

Stupid nannies!

 

[BrntWS6]

If it makes you feel any better, the Moab rims are incredibly flimsy/thin. You can probably pick a set up used on the cheap, but they really are designed to look cool and give Jeep the lightest tire/wheel combo they could to help with MPG, but are frankly a pretty poor option for an offroad wheel.

Really, i thought they were just rubicon rims blacked out. Are they different?

 

[Sean K.]

Really, i thought they were just rubicon rims blacked out. Are they different?

Apologies. I wrote MOAB but meant Rubicon rims. The Rubi rims are garbage. Don't know about the MOAB edition ones.

 

[wvgasguy]

When I priced out the MOAB it fell between the Rubicon and Sahara price wise when equipped as similar as possible. I think the extra parts alone on the Rubicon justify its price, but not everyone needs a Rubicon. I see an advantage for daily drivers in having select track and the Saraha drive train and for once the MOAB makes for an awesome Saraha special edition. I detest all the Jeep special editions where they change the wheels and add stickers. The MOAB is indeed a special edition.

So Jeep, why not a real (mild) special edition Rubi??? 2" factory lift, 35" tires with 37" optional, factory off road lights, upgraded spare tire carrier. Modified bumpers to carry equipment. And yes, perhaps a hemi? There is a market for it. Perhaps a very large and profitable market, especially if Jeep is already making the parts.

 

[GRAK]

Apologies. I wrote MOAB but meant Rubicon rims. The Rubi rims are garbage. Don't know about the MOAB edition ones.

Hey come on, I'm trying to sell mine here. PLS DELETE

 

[Sean K.]

Hey come on, I'm trying to sell mine here. PLS DELETE

Same thing here. It will be obvious the minute someone comes to pick them up. They are light though...which may be exactly what the purchaser is looking for.

 

[BrntWS6]

Are the rubi rims prone to offroad damage due to the lightweight material or something? If your not going offroad lighter the better for less rotational mass = better gas mileage and acceleration.

Closest thing to offroad i will get is the curb at the end of my driveway.

 

[Sean K.]

Are the rubi rims prone to offroad damage due to the lightweight material or something? If your not going offroad lighter the better for less rotational mass = better gas mileage and acceleration.

Closest thing to offroad i will get is the curb at the end of my driveway.

You should be fine then. I can't say that most people will ever have a problem. I just know from seeing them without tires mounted (had the BFG's removed and mounted them on my 4Runner's beadlocks) that they are VERY thin aluminum. They aren't forged.....they are cast which means if you're out wheeling trails that have even 8" tall rocks that you're likely to crack them. Since cast can't be trail repaired, that's a bad combination, but as you said....you want less unsprung weight for better braking, acceleration, gas mileage, etc. I understand why Jeep did it....but it doesn't really fit well with a vehicle that's touted as being offroad ready.

 

[offcamber]

Why would the Moab be more capable than the Rubicon? Have you ever been to Moab? it's not hard. They drove a stock Kia up Hells Gate. You couldnt take a stock Kia anywhere on the Rubicon trail.

 

[Patinito]

Just put rock lights on the MOAB. I’m VERY happy with it. It drives like a Sahara with the agressive looks of the Rubicon. Whats not to love?

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