A friend of mine and I are considering getting a Rubicon. Essentially, we have both spend lots of money getting a CJ7 (me) and a YJ (him) trail-worthy. Now, we'd like to get a Jeep that is essentially stock, with OEM performance parts, and just add a mild lift to get maybe 32" MT's on it.

So we're looking at the Jeep Rubison. We each have heard things about it and how it is equipped, but we're not sure what's true and what's rumor. So we're looking at something 2006 or older (can't afford a new one). Here's some questions we have:

1. When did the Rubicon model first come out?

2. We believe that it comes with selectable lockers in both ends. Is this true, and are they air lockers, mechanically selectable, electrically selectable, or eletro-magnetic selectable?

3. We have heard they come with Dana 44 axles in both ends. Is that true, and are they "real" Dana 44's, and not some wimped out version.

4. We have heard that the Rubicon comes with a mild llift an 31" tires. Is this so?

5. What ring-and-pinion gear ratio does it come with?

6. Any other trail-worthy goodies that the Rubicon comes with?

7. What's a reasonable price for a 2 or 3 year old Rubicon?

Thanks.

1. 05 I think, not sure
2. yes, electric
3. no, wimped out version
4. yes. 31" tires not sure about the lift
5. 4:11 and a 4:1 transfer case low range
6. Not sure

If I had the cash today, I would deffinately get one.

03 is when the first rubicons came on the lot

1.2003
2.they are air lockers that the pcm controls,they only work in 4 low under 10 mph
3.true 44 in the rear ,44 in the front with 30 axles and knucles
4.stiffer springs(carries a winch real good)same height
5.4.10
6.np 241 transfer case,4.1 low range ,sye 4 wheel disk brakes
7.i paid 22000 for an 05 with 6k miles iwould guess anywhere from 12-17000
they come standard with a/c n stuff like that pretty nice for a tj,good luck hope this helps <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for all the info. I appreciate it.