Ridgway Jeeper
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- Frank
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- 2021 JLR
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Do you know if they are the wider track 44's fitted to the Rubicon because that is essential to fitting 35's. The Willy's will not have the raised front fenders for sure. Almost certainly it will need a lift for 35'sI plan on getting a 2 door Rubicon. But the Willys Sport 4 door with a 3.0 diesel is tempting. Especially since I have kids.
From what I understand the regular Willys Sport comes with Rubicon shocks but the 3.0 diesel comes with the shocks and the heavier springs and not just the rear 44 axle but the from is 44 as well. If that the case can you throw 35s on the diesel Willys without a lift like you can the Rubicon from the factory?
This is definitely interesting. A 2 door Rubicon 3.6 manual and 4 door Willys sport 3.0 Auto diesel comes put to about the same price $42k
Now I'm wondering what's the better rig to go with? I bet that diesel has some serious power down low!!!
I do not know why people get all worked up over the "low down torque". The Willy's will also have taller rear end gearing than the Rubicon and lack the 4:1 transfer case gearing so I am sure the 3.6 Rubi is putting plenty of torque down for crawling.
You can order a Rubicon with a black grille and painting the wheels black to follow that fad is super easy.
We have a 2 dr Rubi 3.6 manual. It is a great little Jeep. Fun to drive, super capable and plenty comfortable. I think the Rubicon package is the best value Jeep offers myself and being able to get a reliable powerful gas engine backed up with a manual trans made it a no brainer for me.
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