New to Jeeps, looking for a TJ Rubicon
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If you get a Rubi with the 6-speed and 32’s your gearing will be just right. Build around a 2.5” lift, a flat belly, that’s an awesome rig. My next project.
And yes, red TJs are the fastest
And yes, red TJs are the fastest
Easily hits 60 in 20s instead of 21. Red makes highway on ramps a breeze.
UPDATE:
Looked at another TJ today ( 2005 Willy's ).
Frame looked like it had been panted with Rustoleum. The frame rail sides looked alright but the bottoms were bubbly with a couple of areas that looked like I could probably push a screw-driver through if I had one. It was around 6 degrees out so the not starting part wasn't a total surprise. They don't seem to know it's a Willy's. The Camo seats and green soft top are in great shape. I knew the price was too good, I went to look ready to buy.
Looked at another TJ today ( 2005 Willy's ).
Frame looked like it had been panted with Rustoleum. The frame rail sides looked alright but the bottoms were bubbly with a couple of areas that looked like I could probably push a screw-driver through if I had one. It was around 6 degrees out so the not starting part wasn't a total surprise. They don't seem to know it's a Willy's. The Camo seats and green soft top are in great shape. I knew the price was too good, I went to look ready to buy.
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Starrs
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Starrs
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Didn’t realize you had it linked. Ran the VIN it is a willys. Missing the badging and wheels. Under 10k is cheap. Started its life in New York
It was a bit rougher than I'd like on the underside. Frame was rusty as usual but also felt like a 1/2" of dirt inside when I stuck a finger in the front slots. Ran and drove well from my limited Jeep experience. They still feel a bit weird like they almost spin in place when you turn. Hard-top had been repaired in a few spots, newer soft top. Stock wheels and tire size. He's asking $11k. Owner was unsure of the reason for the salvage brand.
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Under 10k is way cheap! That is precisely why I bought this one the moment it posted. Out the door, tax, title and licensed was like $9940, which at that price I expected it to be beat to shit! To my surprise, aside from what may be a small TC output shaft leak, it's in like brand new condition. It rides like a dream, with brand new OME 2.5" lift, seriously had no idea it was even possible for a TJ to ride this good. Oh it also came with a Warn XD 9000i, as well as warn front and rear bumpers
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