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Sahara/Rubicon

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by aluminations, Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Nov 23, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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    aluminations

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    Can this be? I recently purchased a 98 Sahara. The hood has Rubicon on it. Is this a decal placed by previous owner or is it legit? If legit what should i look for to confirm?
    Thanks
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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    Pic of the hood?
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    Welcome! Primary differences found on the Rubicon are the lockers, sway bar disconnect, 4:1 transfer case. Some jeepers like to build their own and can make the Sport or Sahara equal or exceed a stock Rubicon.
    Your Sahara could just have a Rubicon sticker or a replacement hood off a Rubi and hopefully priced accordingly. Regardless it's a Jeep Wrangler and is waiting for your personal build. Pics of the jeep.
     
    aggrex, Nov 23, 2018
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  4. Nov 23, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    The Rubicon has a front Dana 44, locking differentials both front and rear controlled by switches in the cab, an electronic front swaybar disconnect also controlled by a switch in the cab, and a 4:1 transfer case; none of which the Sahara will have.
     
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  5. Nov 25, 2018 at 9:32 AM
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    I don't think the "Rubicon" option was available before 2003
     
    chris4x4, Nov 25, 2018
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  6. Nov 25, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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    Thanks for the replies. It appears that the previous owner liked Rubicon on the hood. Only true Jeepers would know the diff.
     
    aluminations, Nov 25, 2018
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  7. Dec 26, 2018 at 12:27 AM
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    My non-Rubicon LJ had Rubi stickers on the hood when I bought it. They were gone within an hour of me getting it home. :)
     
    steelhd, Dec 26, 2018
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  8. Dec 26, 2018 at 2:09 AM
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    Nope it was first available in 2004
     
    TJ_abuser, Dec 26, 2018
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