Advice Needed!
- Thread starter Almost JKU-ing
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branman
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Looking at what you get with that jeep shown and how you could go that direction with a New Rubi.
Sell your Hardtop - 1500.00
Sell your Tires Only - 800.00
2300.00
Buy Trex Top NX - 750.00
Buy Budget Boost - 350.00
Buy Wheel Spacers - 200.00
Buy 5 35" Nittos - 1675.00
Trim Fenders - Free
2975.00
675.00 out of pocket
(all ball park of course)
Now you are rolling with a New Rubicon - Then after wheeling while you save you will know what you really Want / Need.
Good Luck with what ever you decide. BTW Stock Rubi's wheel just fine!
Sell your Hardtop - 1500.00
Sell your Tires Only - 800.00
2300.00
Buy Trex Top NX - 750.00
Buy Budget Boost - 350.00
Buy Wheel Spacers - 200.00
Buy 5 35" Nittos - 1675.00
Trim Fenders - Free
2975.00
675.00 out of pocket
(all ball park of course)
Now you are rolling with a New Rubicon - Then after wheeling while you save you will know what you really Want / Need.
Good Luck with what ever you decide. BTW Stock Rubi's wheel just fine!
I'm new and I just bought my 2015 JKUR a month ago. Within a week I had it down at an off road park in KY with two experienced friends just going along for the ride giving me advice and lessons. I couldn't believe what the thing was able to do stock when it was all locked up and had the swaybar disconnected. Could it do more faster and better? Sure, but that trip totally slowed my role for a mad rush to get a pile of aftermarket goodies in and on it. Now over a short time, instead of instantly, I can go out, learn how to actually use the thing the right way, figure out just exactly what I need vs want, and most importantly not end up looking like a fool with more money then sense= $100K in Jeep and a nickles worth of know how.
You can do like me and go new, get your jack and recovery gear ordered, play around while deciding on some sweet sliders keeping in mind they will fit with the new lift, tires, rims, and bumpers you are getting settled on and saving for. I was weary at first about it, but I'm glad I did.
You can do like me and go new, get your jack and recovery gear ordered, play around while deciding on some sweet sliders keeping in mind they will fit with the new lift, tires, rims, and bumpers you are getting settled on and saving for. I was weary at first about it, but I'm glad I did.
JLSilerJK
New member
welcome. I'm a first time jeep buyer. I was looking at New/used this summer. I bought the used. As someone stated before (and it truly hurts to say out loud) mine is an ebay special. So many issues are showing up now I would of saved money buying new. Here is the kicker. When something breaks it is a puzzle to figure out what the previous owner has done to the Jeep. Knowing now I would of waited. Dont settle dude. If you can afford to wait or to get new it is going to be less of a gamble.
That said got it back last night from 2 days @ the stealership and I love this thing!
That said got it back last night from 2 days @ the stealership and I love this thing!
NFRs2000NYC
Caught the Bug
Thank you for being honest and helpful. Posts like your are always appreciated, not the typical "This is what I did, it's the best so do what I did." Also, for the record, there isn't a problem with ebay specials (other than critical components) if you are not paying for it. If a jeep has an ebay bumper, but you are not paying a premium for it, it's all good. The problem is when a dealer adds $3000 worth of ebay crap on the rig, and then tries to get 10K out of it (and they often do.)
I purchased a 2nd Jeep from a "friend" and have had nothing buy trouble! I thought the price was amazing... and it was if I hadn't had to (literally) redo everything. I kick myself everyday for not just getting a new one for my lady :yup:
This is looking more and more fishy to me...
OP joined three (that I know of) forums to post this exact same question but hasn't returned to any of them (at least to comment). :thinking:
OP joined three (that I know of) forums to post this exact same question but hasn't returned to any of them (at least to comment). :thinking:
Almost JKU-ing
New member
I joined 3 to try and et as much input as I could get! Nothing fishy I swear haha. Im at work and can't reply at the moment. I'm on lunch break and reading through some things. Thanks for all the input guys I'll reply more after work!
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Damn! Are you a forum stalker? He apparently has more of a life than some of us.
Lol! More of a life than me today for sure
I spend most of my time here, but was directed to the other two by PM. Happened to look at what was new and this was at the top of them. Struck me as odd...Almost JKU-ing
New member
Wow thanks for your input, I knew the resale value of Wranglers was high but not that high!
The deal I have going with the dealer is $33,400 for a white 2015 JKUR with a soft top. Does this sound like a good price to you guys?
Also, if the resale value is so good, is it even worth it to look for a 2012 rather than just getting a 2014 or '15? Know what I mean? :thinking:
Almost JKU-ing
New member
Damn good points your're making! I'll definitely look into that some more. As far as a budget boost, is that gonna get me a couple inches higher up with stock ride quality? And are wheel spacers safe to wheel on? Assuming they're the bolt on ones of course. I've heard great things about the Rubicons stock wheelin' capabilities but I honestly just love the look of ones with money into them hahaha but I guess that's a given! Thanks for the ideas.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Damn good points your're making! I'll definitely look into that some more. As far as a budget boost, is that gonna get me a couple inches higher up with stock ride quality? And are wheel spacers safe to wheel on? Assuming they're the bolt on ones of course. I've heard great things about the Rubicons stock wheelin' capabilities but I honestly just love the look of ones with money into them hahaha but I guess that's a given! Thanks for the ideas.
Yes a budget boost is literally just a hockey puck of sorts that will provide the lift but keep the stock ride quality.
For wheel spacers a good set like the 1.5" spydertrax will widen your stance but also allow you to run up to a 35/12.5" tire on the stock 17" wheels.
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I just put a 2" spacer lift on today. Looks pretty good. It took about 5 hours to install.
Almost JKU-ing
New member
Well then that's all the more reason to get the new one! Thanks a lot. I've heard a lot of good things about going to the 15'' wheel to save tire price/have more surface area when aired down. I thing I'll sell the stock rims too. Don't like the look of them very much anyways haha.
Almost JKU-ing
New member
I think this is the way I'll go. With the down payment/tax/dmv fees I wont have much to spend on it right away haha. How is the ride? Still feel good? Thanks for the pic!
JAGS
Hooked
You won't loose anything from stock as it uses the stock shocks and coils. With the Rubi, you'll have better stock components to start with.
So far so good. Feels like stock. Just a little taller. Cost me $269 and a scraped elbow. I landed the wheels and tires from Craig's list. I'm about $1100 into the lift, wheels, and tires. I'm pretty stoked.
JKWrang
New member
For comparison sake im at 2000 for a 2.5" coil lift, bilstein shocks, 35s and 5 Level 8 trackers.
You can find some really good deals if youre patient, make some good friends and keep your expectations realistic. Go with the 2015. Do it. You wont be sorry.