I guess the truck not selling is a sign it shouldn't have happened... I'll find something, there's actually an LJ Rubicon for a good price out of Ohio I may consider. Showing truck tmrw so we will see
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I guess the truck not selling is a sign it shouldn't have happened... I'll find something, there's actually an LJ Rubicon for a good price out of Ohio I may consider. Showing truck tmrw so we will see
Alright my fellow Jeepers, I need your insight. I have 2 LJs Im looking into. The first one Ill mention is in Fla, its a Rubicon 6" lift with 38" super swampers which Ill be taking off and putting 35 MTRs on, has adjustable arms, looks to be Rubicon Express lift and thats pretty much it. I have a small deposit on it for my dad has time to go look tmrw. That one is about 15.5 with 118k on it, right at what book says it is, yellow in color. Here is link, yes it is dirty it will be cleaned..
http://www.beachbuggys.net/web/used/...rida/19865427/
Next is a regular LJ unlimited non Rubicon 2006 out of TN. It appears to have 4.5" BDS lift but may be another brand cant tell on shocks, has highline fenders front and rear, winch, CB, bumpers, lights, 35 BFGs, 107k miles at 14k. The dealer said it needs some minor work which its at the shop getting fixed- front brake caliper and leaking trans line. Has no front sway bar but I was planning on adding the Currie AntiRock anyway. Here is the link for this one...
http://www.zmotorschatt.com/2006_Jee..._247769058.veh
Obviously we are talking 2 sides on the spectrum here and thats where my dilemma is. I know Matt's take is the least modded one to make my own, and I really like the yellow look with black additions, 4.11 gears, 4:1 transfer case, and it being a Fla Jeep. The black one is appealing cause its got a lot of mods Id like to have and I dont mind the minor maintenance that EITHER will have, they are used Jeeps that will probably need a few things, Im ok with that. Just looking for some trustworthy advise from Jeepers I trust. Thanks guys
As if the LJ's weren't rare enough to find LOL. The Rubicon unlimited adds to its rarity. I think both will require some work because their Jeeps and modified. At least with the Rubicon you get the 4:1 transfer case and bigger axles. But I would confirm through the VIN# Just make sure that's an actual Rubicon first. It would probably take less then 2k to get this one modded like the black one.
A couple of reasons I would buy the black one. First is I don't like yellow LOL. Second is if I know I'll never have the funds or time to do all the mods it already has and have no intentions of ever needing to upgrade axles and stuff and with 35's you won't need to. Also if your just wheeling around NC the black is Jeep is plenty for around here. Now if you plan on going to gulches and trying the crazy lines that's another story.
Even though I think the black one looks better and is plenty of Jeep for the NC area and you can probably get it cheaper. It is how ever hard to walk away form the TC and axles in the Rubicon. I would probably go Rubicon LOL
Hahaha Sal great points on the black one! If everything checks out with the Rubi thats the route Im going. And to do the fenders and rockers is about 1k depending on which company I do. The front bumper and winch arent really a necessity for me and there are a ton of nice used ones on the market. I cant pass up a good deal on the Rubicon and Im biased for black and yellow cause Im a diehard STEELERS fan!!!
The other reason is its 10 mins from my Dads place, so before I do anything he will get to shake it down. After the last experience and talking with some other dealers I just dont trust anything I cant touch. Itll cost more to get it here but I think its the better move
Dad just drove it, everything checks out so far!!!
Moved forward with purchase, everything checked out great except tires are obnoxious which arent staying on long but mechanically its damn near perfect! AND it has fluids, light and wipers hahahaha
Ill update it tmrw when I get some clean pictures of it, definitely really excited about this purchase, apparently this is the rarest LJ you can buy and everyone knows how I feel about being an owner of rare Jeeps! Thanks for everyone's insight, Sal looking forward to meeting you sometime soon
That's good news man, congratulations! I'd be excited for a Rubicon LJ as well. We will defiantly have to meet at some point hopefully on a rock pile somewhere LOL Their might also be plans to go to a off road park a couple hours west of Charlotte sometime this summer as well. Keep us up to date!
Sounds good, I'll look out for some wheeling! Have some things to take care of first, like different wheels and tires, and selling the ram!
But then I'll start making it my own
So thought I'd share some good news with my Jeep family. I took this weekend as a bday celebration and rented a cabin in the mountains of Carolina and asked my gf to marry me! She said yes! Pretty pumped about it here are some pics of the ring and of the Rubicon cause hey this is a Jeep site!!! Attachment 2483Attachment 2484Attachment 2485Attachment 2486Attachment 2487
Congrats!
Sent from wherever my Jeep takes me.
Dude, thats awesome! Congrats :)
Nice, congratulations!
Thanks guys! Pretty pumped about it, I've been waiting for jeep for awhile hahhahaha kidding. Had to keep this one around, she's awesome y'all will meet her on some wheeling trips.
As far as the Jeep goes, those tires can't stay, to big and really impractical for DD, I kind of starting to like the wheels. But they don't make MTRs in anything larger than 35s in a 15 inch wheel, so I'm struggling to figure out what to do. I'd have to go to 37s I a 17 which are crazy expensive. The 35s are ideal just not sure how small they'd look. Thoughts, opinions etc..
How far is your daily drive? That does have a pretty big lift on it. 35's are going to look small now because you've been looking at it sitting on 38's. How much wheeling do plan on doing? What's you wheeling style? Do you hit the crazy stuff? In most groups their is always that small group of guys that will try something the rest won't. Do you fit in that category?
Grats!
I know you really want the MTR's, but I kind of agree with Sal, they're going to look REALLY small on that vehicle if you don't cut down the lift a bit.
You can keep those wheels and get Toyo MT's in a 37" tire. They're a solid tire and about the same price as the 37" MTRs but then you don't have to buy new wheels. With the size tire you're in, there's not many inexpensive options...
If these aren't sold yet.... might be a good interim solution. Can probably recoup most of the cost by selling your current set too.
http://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-wh...sic-2s-317674/
Edit.... nevermind... different bolt pattern :p
I can get adapters for it, that's not a bit concern. Really wish they made 37s mtrs in 15s, I like having the most amount of tire I can and the cost is significantly less. I'll have to shop around and see what's out there. If I can get something like those you posted with wheels I'll do it and save for mtrs. Still think 37s may be a bit much for the stock 4.11s but we will see.
As far as my wheeling style, I'm open to trying a lot of things. That being said I wouldn't risk rolling it, I like to have fun hut difficult trails and get stuck, but doing serious damage just isn't worth it in my DD car.
I work from home so I drive maybe 5 miles a day to the gym and miscellaneous errands, but I want to be able to take this to myrtle and Daytona for jeep week. It needs to be a happy medium, that's why I thought 35s would be great, maybe I'll have to reconsider
4:11 on 37's is pushing it, but your situation kinda lets you get away with it. Unless you don't mind the larger wheel to fender gap then go with your 35's and save the 37's for the trail or sell them and get some armor. The trip to the beach is pretty flat ground so its not a huge problem running 37's down their. Its not like your going every weekend right. I would ride around for about a month or so and see how it goes. But if you regear, 37's won't be an issue. Maybe truss and weld the axles and you should be good. Or swap out the springs or cut them to drop you down an 1" or 2". Lots of options I guess.
I don't plan on regearing unless someone could help me with it, don't have that kind of money with planning a wedding now!
I could find some used ones and play around with it, ideally those that Matt posted would be good, if I could find some mtrs like that I'd be happy to say the least. I won't be going anywhere far often, I'd really keep the 38s it has now if my dad said is wasn't so rough, apparently they aren't worn great and they don't have great on road manners anyway. I could swap out the coils and do 35s, is that all I'd need to do is coils?!?
Matt is the expert at cutting coils. I'm sure their is more to it then that to consider like shock length and stuff. I was just thinking and typing at the same time LOL Most people run to much pressure in the tires. I run my 33's at a max of 30PSI on the road. My Jeep is light when aired down to 12PSI you can't even tell at all by looking at them. These large tires on light Jeeps need to be aired down or they are really rough. I do think the smaller you can go the better off your on road will be for sure. Even just a 1" smaller would be good and save some weight on your axles.
Yea. I wouldn't cut the coils I'd probably just go buy new ones so have correct spring rates, but if that essentially is all I'd have to do I may go that route. But by the time you factor that cost in I'm close to 37s. There is a kid selling 37 toyos but they're 17s so I'd need new wheels. Isn't a huge deal since I could probably get 800-1000 for the current set up you think?
Shouldn't be a problem getting that amount for 37's. Its worth posting in NC 4x4 face book group if you do sell anything in addition to the normal places.
That's my thoughts sell locally and get some 37s, he's only asking 1300 for the set which is a good if they really only have 1500 miles on em.
New, these 38x15x15 swampers are 530 a piece, wonder what I should ask for them alone
hate to say it but grabbing some adapters and some JK moabs for a set of 35x17s would look amazing- I mean it is a rubi after all. I do dig those wheels, but I feel like you could offset the cost of the new wheel/tire set up by selling those.
does it have a full size spare? im pretty sure you could find a set of 4.5" RE springs for cheap or someone willing to swap. great thing about having a TJ/LJ the swap meet section of most jeep websites is flooded with stuff. great rig man, I LOVE LJRs. def on my radar as my next jeep
Hahaha yea I know! I'm really considering those toyos for 1300, I feel I may be able to talk him down. Then get some cheap 17s, I should be able to offset more than half the cost by selling this set up
If anyone can help me sell my Ram, Ill give 100$ buyers finder fee cash!!! Thanks guys
Not sure what your situation is but I have sold a few cars and bikes to dealers directly. Just walked in and asked if they wanted to buy my car its that easy. Obviously your not going to make a killing or anything at all but its an option to get out of a vehicle. You could try carmax as well.
Actually sold it today!
Yea tmrw afternoon the driver said he should be here by. I had to get a special semi rig for transport, the thing measured 80" high and 80" wide hahaha.. we will see, the truck is officially gone and paid for so that's off my mind
Some 17s for ya
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f125/...5-5x5-2937905/
Yea those are nice, I'd like them with some 37s.. found out MTRs are on national backorder so I may have to explore other options. Those toyos may be a good option.. now that I've got it out of limp mode, no cel I'm going to enjoy this for a bit. Just these tires are ruthless on the road, extremely unusable hahaha