There's definitely more room behind the rear seat. That's the biggest thing I miss from my JKR.
JKR advice wanted
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Starrs
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The wider stance helps with the ride too. Not as rugged looking as the tj, but ride comfort was gained from the bodystyle change. The JL rides even better than the JK
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JKR. That brings up a good point though that I'd like to discuss in a moment...
Yes, they are. For some stupid reason half doors are mandatory to me. Even though JK(U) upper halves tend to leak like sieves and I live in rain country.
Now about those Unlimiteds. I think I know what the additional wheelbase gets you, but what are the pluses and minuses of the JK vs. JKU? Off road. Say class 5+ terrain? The wife has been making noises about building her 2012 JKU, and that could be an option as well. We have my TJ SE for the tight stuff around here. Places her JKU can't go.
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We've had the JKU on several long road trips. Works great except for me and the passenger front seat. That kills my back after awhile.
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Wife's JKU.
She's been making noises about "upgrading" this.
Lift, armor, bigger wheels / tires, etc. It's on 33's right now but otherwise stock. Automagic transmission and a crap (weak for a JKU) front axle. On the other hand, it runs and drive great and has extremely low miles.
She's been making noises about "upgrading" this.
Lift, armor, bigger wheels / tires, etc. It's on 33's right now but otherwise stock. Automagic transmission and a crap (weak for a JKU) front axle. On the other hand, it runs and drive great and has extremely low miles.
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Thanks for that @bobthetj03, and no issues on the wind noise.
It looked like he was on at least 35's. Maybe 37's? Was that a Rubi with factory lockers or something else. Other than traction, looks like he did OK.
It looked like he was on at least 35's. Maybe 37's? Was that a Rubi with factory lockers or something else. Other than traction, looks like he did OK.
I was. I automatically think the 4 door since they seem to be the most popular.
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Alrighty then...
My accountant (spousal unit) and I thrashed this one out when we were out snow wheeling. The JKR is off the table, and building her JKU Sport is on the menu.
Thanks for the input folks! Saved me a grip o' cash and some parking space.
Now to find a worthy front JK axle...
My accountant (spousal unit) and I thrashed this one out when we were out snow wheeling. The JKR is off the table, and building her JKU Sport is on the menu.
Thanks for the input folks! Saved me a grip o' cash and some parking space.
Now to find a worthy front JK axle...
TJ2
TJ Expert
Okay you two needs to stop. We from the other side of the fence is jealous of your financial status.
X2 to this...... im at the point where the accountant (wife) is making me choose guns or jeeps.
TJ2
TJ Expert
Hey neighbor you are so darn lucky. For me I was not given anything to choose from
I thought guns and Jeeps go hand in hand? Your Jeep gets you out in the woods to go hunting or shooting.
But after dropping 2,500 to build a 6.5 creadmore ar-10 she was a little bit pissed. (That included the scope and trigger.)
I had a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor version.
I had to sell it due to the cost of ammo. It was either that or the Jeep... Can't have this many expensive hobbies!
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Got the firearms lecture as well. I'm a sucker for Mausers. FN's, Mauser Banners, Zastavas, Husqvarna's...especially the big bores.
We will be, ahem, focusing on JKU and TJ parts for the forseable future...
We will be, ahem, focusing on JKU and TJ parts for the forseable future...