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Old 11-19-2012, 10:42 PM   #3976
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My BRZ got lemon law'd and I miss the capability of my 4Runner. Thinking about picking up an '05-'06 Wrangler Unlimited, not sure about Rubicon or not.

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Asking 21k, He owes 19k, which is as low as he'll go. Teraflex springs/shocks, 32's Duratracs. Painted hardtop, otherwise stock. 54k miles. Is that a good price?


What can I expect to pay for one of these things? Seems like they're anywhere from 13k for a dumpy one to 22k for a clean Rubi. What's fair? Anything to look for?

I'm thinking a Rubi is overkill for a DD with the occasional weekend trip, but the car guy in me WANTS it.
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:06 PM   #3977
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My BRZ got lemon law'd and I miss the capability of my 4Runner. Thinking about picking up an '05-'06 Wrangler Unlimited, not sure about Rubicon or not.

Guy down the street has this:

Asking 21k, He owes 19k, which is as low as he'll go. Teraflex springs/shocks, 32's Duratracs. Painted hardtop, otherwise stock. 54k miles. Is that a good price?

What can I expect to pay for one of these things? Seems like they're anywhere from 13k for a dumpy one to 22k for a clean Rubi. What's fair? Anything to look for?

I'm thinking a Rubi is overkill for a DD with the occasional weekend trip, but the car guy in me WANTS it.
I don't know, I have trouble with paying that much when you can get a brand new JK for the same price.
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:12 PM   #3978
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no kidding. the TJ vs. JK is no contest, especially with the new interior, motor, etc.
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:16 PM   #3979
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I'm the wrong person to ask. I spent 2k on a 20-year-old Wrangler, and dropped 6k into it to make a superjeep
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:32 PM   #3980
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My BRZ got lemon law'd
¿Qué? The one that you listed as sold on pirates?
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:34 PM   #3981
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no kidding. the TJ vs. JK is no contest, especially with the new interior, motor, etc.
Even over a TJ Rubi? I guess I had somewhat talked myself out of a JK because I've heard bad (or meh) things about the 3.8 and because honestly, I like the look of a TJ better. Maybe I'll have to go drive one...four doors would be nice...
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:57 PM   #3982
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Even over a TJ Rubi? I guess I had somewhat talked myself out of a JK because I've heard bad (or meh) things about the 3.8 and because honestly, I like the look of a TJ better. Maybe I'll have to go drive one...four doors would be nice...
I just got rid of my 2011 with the 3.8, the 2012 with the 3.6 is heavenly to drive. If you like the look of a TJ, so be it. I personally can't spend the same amount of money for a vehicle with 50,000+ miles on it, when I can get one brand new for the same price with more power and a better interior.
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Old 11-20-2012, 12:51 AM   #3983
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Even over a TJ Rubi? I guess I had somewhat talked myself out of a JK because I've heard bad (or meh) things about the 3.8 and because honestly, I like the look of a TJ better. Maybe I'll have to go drive one...four doors would be nice...
the jk is better in almost every aspect, especially with the new 3.6l. if you are dead set on a tj, i have a rubi for sale. im asking about 12.5k for it. about 60k on the odo.
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Old 11-20-2012, 01:05 AM   #3984
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Old 11-20-2012, 01:19 AM   #3985
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Everything still ok with that pitman arm issue you were having a while back?
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Old 11-20-2012, 01:55 PM   #3986
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Comanche's what?

Comanche's reliability?
Comanche's weight capacity?
Comanche's wheelability?

Reliability mostly. From what I understand the front half is pretty much a Cherokee while the rear half is parts binned.

Weight capacity is small concern (mostly would haul fishing gear, dead animals, firewood, car parts etc...) Towing is a consideration as I would like to get another camper at some point (~2k give or take)

Wheelability is small concern, I doubt I would even lift it. Likely throw on a set of stock or perhaps slightly plus sized AT's and call it a day.

My folks Cherokee with the 4.0 was a ****ing tank, I assume the 4.0 is the same unit. I would not go with any other engine. Now that I think about it, my folks did have an issue with the transfer case as well.
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:01 PM   #3987
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Reliability mostly. From what I understand the front half is pretty much a Cherokee while the rear half is parts binned.

Weight capacity is small concern (mostly would haul fishing gear, dead animals, firewood, car parts etc...) Towing is a consideration as I would like to get another camper at some point (~2k give or take)

Wheelability is small concern, I doubt I would even lift it. Likely throw on a set of stock or perhaps slightly plus sized AT's and call it a day.

My folks Cherokee with the 4.0 was a ****ing tank, I assume the 4.0 is the same unit. I would not go with any other engine. Now that I think about it, my folks did have an issue with the transfer case as well.
Correct. Same 4.0 iron tank engine. Same AW4 bulletproof trans. Hell, it's even got the same T-case (231) and the entire front/front suspension is identical.

Reliability wise, the MJ will be EXACTLY the same as an XJ. The biggest problem is finding them because they have a tendency to rust when poorly taken care of, as like most pickups they are used hard and not cleaned that often.

The main difference, aside from the body, is that the rear is spring under instead of spring over, I believe. Or vice versa, it's been a while since I've owned an XJ. And they are more likely to have a D44 rear than comparable XJ's are.
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:12 PM   #3988
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It took the folks at Gobi four hours to install the rack. They ran into issue after issue.

It did turn out great though:
My wife and I installed it in our driveway in about 3 hours.
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:20 PM   #3989
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Just ordered my Ace rock rails.
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:25 PM   #3990
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Correct. Same 4.0 iron tank engine. Same AW4 bulletproof trans. Hell, it's even got the same T-case (231) and the entire front/front suspension is identical.

Reliability wise, the MJ will be EXACTLY the same as an XJ. The biggest problem is finding them because they have a tendency to rust when poorly taken care of, as like most pickups they are used hard and not cleaned that often.

The main difference, aside from the body, is that the rear is spring under instead of spring over, I believe. Or vice versa, it's been a while since I've owned an XJ. And they are more likely to have a D44 rear than comparable XJ's are.
The first-year ones had a few different motors, including the iron duke and a little turbodiesel. I think that was '86. Screw the first-years and stay with the 4.0 ones.

The rear is spring-under, so if you go to lift it, it's as easy as doing a spring-over conversion in the rear. There were some heavier-duty ones made (I forget the package name) that came with a 44 in the rear and heavy-duty springs.

If you find one with a good condition body... get it! If the drivetrain is in need of replacement, it's easy as hell to do.
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The first-year ones had a few different motors, including the iron duke and a little turbodiesel. I think that was '86. Screw the first-years and stay with the 4.0 ones.

The rear is spring-under, so if you go to lift it, it's as easy as doing a spring-over conversion in the rear. There were some heavier-duty ones made (I forget the package name) that came with a 44 in the rear and heavy-duty springs.

If you find one with a good condition body... get it! If the drivetrain is in need of replacement, it's easy as hell to do.
Agreed. The 2.8L and 2.5L are turds. The poster did specify that he would only be getting a 4.0L so I left that part out
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:15 PM   #3992
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Can anyone recommend a quality stubby bumper that doesn't cost $Texas?
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:24 PM   #3993
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So basically the Comanche gets the OT seal of approval.

Cars don't really rust much out here, we are below the snow line and far enough from the coast. The problem is finding one, craplist shows 5 in my general area. No reall big deal, I don't need a truck so I can take my time and find a clean one. Mechanical does not scare me off, rust OTOH.......
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:28 PM   #3994
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Can anyone recommend a quality stubby bumper that doesn't cost $Texas?
What's $Texas to you?
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:35 PM   #3995
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Pictures of the rack post-install (same night):



I have one from Sunday morning... I'll post it when Photobucket editor starts to cooperate.
Does your rear wiper still work? And can you see anything out of the rear
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:39 PM   #3996
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$$$AEV.
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Old 11-20-2012, 04:54 PM   #3997
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Can anyone recommend a quality stubby bumper that doesn't cost $Texas?
you just bought their rails... why not ace? thier stuff is effing solid and priced right.
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$$$AEV.
AEV doesn't make a stubby bumper.

99% of stubby bumpers are going to be $400-$800. Are you wanting to stay in the lower end of that range?
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Can anyone recommend a quality stubby bumper that doesn't cost $Texas?
Ace, smittybilt, rancho, rugged ridge are the first to come to mind
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you just bought their rails... why not ace? thier stuff is effing solid and priced right.
This.

Their stubby bumper looks really good and is a decent price as well.
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