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TJ Rubicon vs. TJ Sport or X?

Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by The4x4Guys, Apr 16, 2019.

  1. Apr 16, 2019 at 9:02 AM
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    The4x4Guys

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    The4x4Guys [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bob
    Vehicle:
    2018 Black JLUR
    Mopar 2" lift, 37" BFG KO2's, KMC Rockstar 17" wheels, JCR Offroad front and rear bumpers, WARN Zeon 10-S, CoolTech CB Radio Kit, Rock Slide Engineering step sliders, TeraFlex adjustable steering stabilizer, Rock Krawler adjustable track bars,Magnaflow dual tip black exhaust.
    I went and saw one of the two TJ Rubi's that I've found relatively locally yesterday. It was in great body and mechanical condition. The fact is, it was already lifted with new tires and wheels, and was ready to drive as is and I'm looking for a Rubi that I could make a project. I'm not looking for a rust heap or a money pit, but one that I could putter around with making it "mine". The TJR yesterday was great, but it was someone else's dream not mine.

    Today I have another TJR to look at that has far less miles, but also appears to be in great shape too. The question will be if it is the base that I'm looking to upgrade or is it already upgraded more than I'm interested in.

    This raises a question in my mind. I have been fully focused on getting a Rubi and have passed up tons of Sport and X models. Should I reconsider an X or Sport and use it as the platform to upgrade. Up until now, I wasn't planning on messing with axles, lockers, transfer cases, gears, etc. I assumed I would install a lift, bumpers, winch, service the engine (OPDA, PCM - as needed) replace belts and hoses as necessary, etc.

    So I have two questions. Whats the big difference between the Sport and the X? How much effort to make the Sport or X have more of the performance characteristics of a Rubi (or close enough for some modest off roading)?

    Bob
     
    The4x4Guys, Apr 16, 2019
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