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    gearing and cost

    I am thinking that I may end up keeping my old 08 rubi unlimited, it is paid for and does have the unlimited drive train warranty. But to get more power out it I would go up a step or 2 in gears either 488 or 513. I am running 315 70 17 tires now/ with the stock 410s and it is my daily...
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    JEEP TRAIL OFFROAD GPS: What GPS is everyone running?

    aftermarket radios and gps So I am looking for anew jeep and can't find exactly what I want so I am trying to decide what aftermarket option is best. I am looking at radios I want the 430n but the right jeep doesn't have it. I like the 430 n because I have one now and was able to put a loc pic...
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    buying a new jeep need advice.

    I have been working with 2 jeep dealers both are out of state because the prices here IN California are not discounted. One Guy who has a aggressive sale reputation is knocking 13.6 % off all of his vehicles about 6500 below sticker, but does have what I want in terms of color and a...
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    towing and backing with a manual

    I would think towing with a manual is any harder than with an auto. But when you are backing up a trailer and you have to make very short directional changes on slight up hill grade is it a lot harder. Say for instance backing a 17 foot tent trailer into the right 1/2 of an uphill...
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    Release date and costs

    I read that the Toledo plant will partially shut down to retool foot the jl the shutdown would last for 6 months about has this happened? Are they on track for a November release date? Where will costs go? How much further up? What do you all think will happen to the existing jk costs once the...
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    pros and cons of 373 Vs 410 gears

    I am looking at new jeeps argh!!! and I test drove the new recon today with 373 gears and then a rubicon with 410 gears It seemed like there was more power available with the 410 but just barely ? seat of the pants feel ... so is there any advantage to a 373 gear set. what if I plan...
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    jk axels and the recon?

    I see the regular rubicon has "heavy duty axels" but the recon has "updated dana 44" any one know what the difference is. Some say they the axels form the new JL but that hasn't been released? Also my understanding is that the recon rides 1.5 inches higher. IF this is true could I sneak...
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    373 vs 410

    Gears in a new jeep. How much difference does it make say when towing or if you are running 315 70s and towing And on anew jeep what size lift is the minimum to run 315 70
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    what is the best price you can get on a new 2017

    back in the day I rmemebrt here was away to find out what the dealer actually paid for the jeep and you could offer like 100-200 over his cost does anyone know if you can still find that information, if os where. I assume it is much better that true car pricing
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    2008 towing vs 2017 towing

    I have a 2008 jeep rubicon 4dr with 315 70 17 tires. 410 gears I tow trailer that is probably 3000+ lbs I know the tow limit is 3500lbs. On a new 2017 jeep rubicon 4 dr also set up the same way with 410 and eventually 315 70 17s will there be any real difference in the ability to tow the...
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    considering a new Jeep and Have a question

    when looking I am looking at a rubicon jiu with 410 gears I heard but do not for sure that the recon edition actually has the new model JL axles in it but when I read the window stickers they all read the same Next generation heavy duty dana 44. so is the sam as in the 2014 the 2008 etc...
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    new or ????

    This is a just in case situation If I have to buy a new jeep I would want as a minimum a rubicon JKU. so where would the best place be to buy one in California? I am willing to travel. or should I wait for the unknown a JL? This assumes that some how jeep dealer sort of screws me on...
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    maybe over heating

    This question is a little bit different than the other overheating issue on this site. Here it is. MY 08 4dr rubicon has 158,000 miles on it. I have 315 70 17 no gearing change so it is a bit down on power but it doesn't bother me. lately though my temp gauge is moving from straight up dead...
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    looking for

    an overland forum something west wets trails west exploration can't think of it Not expedition forum not overland Any ideas?
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    steering box swap

    see that someone I can't find the bookmark as come out with a heavy duty steering box. since mine is just starting to leak this is something I would be interested in. The question I have is this a hard do it yourself install? or can you just un bolt the old and bolt in the new and have...
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    load ratings for a jeep

    so Have found a great deal on BFG AT k02 but they are only 6 ply rated, the same tire same size in 10 play is about $700 more expensive for a set of 5. My question is is the 6 ply BFG tough enough? especially side wall, What were the old bfs ? 6 or 10 basically the way I understand it...
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    tire recommendations

    need a recommendation for an all terrain tire that wears good is QUIET and has somewhat decent all-around traction< right now looking at Cooper atp khumo pathfinder AT and falken wild peak. at3 size is 315 70 17 Oh and any one want a set of 5 of Kelly safari tsr. Good tire but loud. I...
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    High Mileage and how long will it last?

    I have an 08 rubicon jiu. I have 153000 on it. Becasue it is an 08 it has the lifetime pertain warranty. So jeep will buy my engine and tranny exhaust manifolds etc for 99year. But what about the stuff it doesn't cover ? fram? body interior etc. How long will it last? Could I get a...
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    3rd brake light

    I need one. The guys rotating my tires broke the one I made form the stock parts ordered on it has along extension but it might as well be a whip antenna/ So who makes a good one reasonably priced?
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    cure for cracked exhaust manifold

    I have a 3.8 08 rubicon and The exhaust have manifold has cracked several times. is there a permanent cure for this that won't void Chrysler's lifetime power train warranty?
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