I never got the need or benefit to the Rubicrawler with an automatic transmission either, especially with a Rubicon that has the 4:1 transfer case. I can crawl as slow as I need to with an automatic transmission.
I never got the need or benefit to the Rubicrawler with an automatic transmission either, especially with a Rubicon that has the 4:1 transfer case. I can crawl as slow as I need to with an automatic transmission.
I never got the need or benefit to the Rubicrawler with an automatic transmission either, especially with a Rubicon that has the 4:1 transfer case. I can crawl as slow as I need to with an automatic transmission.
Main reason I wanted the rubicrawler, likely 99% of it's use will be simply to have a 2.7-1 ratio for easier trails/sandy areas etc. I find at times the 4-1 is too slow to keep up with the pack without winding up the rpms more than I want.
I may find times on rocks that the low/low would be nice... but time will tell on that and it will likely be rare.
Main reason I wanted the rubicrawler, likely 99% of it's use will be simply to have a 2.7-1 ratio for easier trails/sandy areas etc. I find at times the 4-1 is too slow to keep up with the pack without winding up the rpms more than I want.
I may find times on rocks that the low/low would be nice... but time will tell on that and it will likely be rare.
To me, the best reason for a Rubicrawler in front of a 241 is to get the 2.72 for when the 4.1 is too low - which is most of the time. The low-low would be pretty useless though.
You have a Rubicon/241 right? The low-low on Rubicrawler is just dumb in terms of crawl ratio. I have tried it exactly 1 time on a dirt road with exactly the same results as you. With a 4:1 tcase, other than for showing off that your vehicle can crawl slower than you walk, there is no good use for the Rubicrawler imo.
To me, the best reason for a Rubicrawler in front of a 241 is to get the 2.72 for when the 4.1 is too low - which is most of the time. The low-low would be pretty useless though.
Main reason I wanted the rubicrawler, likely 99% of it's use will be simply to have a 2.7-1 ratio for easier trails/sandy areas etc.
To me, the best reason for a Rubicrawler in front of a 241 is to get the 2.72 for when the 4.1 is too low - which is most of the time.
Exactly
The RC's value to an auto Rubi is gaining 2.72:1 for general trailing and sand.
I'm bored out of my mind in 4:1 on faster terrain, and 1:1 makes the transmission hot.
Hope to have the rig back up and running tomorrow.
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Now put an Atlas 2.0 behind that Rubicrawler and you’ll really have something.![]()
I never got the need or benefit to the Rubicrawler with an automatic transmission either, especially with a Rubicon that has the 4:1 transfer case. I can crawl as slow as I need to with an automatic transmission.
10.88 to 1... but who's counting... lol. I honestly with my brakes were better even just in 4-1... going down a big drop for example I sometimes can't brake enough to lock up the tires... they just roll till I get to the bottom.
I’ve heard you say this before. But as we all know the RC was designed for the TJR with the 42RLE for the Main purpose of the 2.72:1 for multiple applications. Sand and mud are two examples when the 2.72:1 is MUCH better than 4:1
That said when I install the RC in my LJ with the 231 TC and 42RLE my options are also wide open. 2.72:1, 4:1 and overkill:1 that I’d love to try when descending in rough terrain.
I know you know all this but…..![]()
Oops, I used 4.1 as the ratio instead of 4:1.
I’m surprised you can’t lock them up with the 4:1? You’d have to ask Blaine but I’d think you should be able to.
I've been trying to convince my son to get the Rubi-Crawler for his for that very reason but his money is best spent elsewhere at this time.
Mine will be ordered when the loot is ready.
Break them in again. You've let them slip out of good working condition.
He should.
(put it in the Rubicrawler 2.72-1 and left it there all day... light years better than 4-1 on that trail system).
Now put an Atlas 2.0 behind that Rubicrawler and you’ll really have something.![]()
You won’t have front axle ujoints for very long lol.
You won’t have front axle ujoints for very long lol.