Thinking of getting a JK

[Mojotec]

I've had mine for over a year now and still loving it, just keeps getting better the more I mod it!

Originally Posted by Combo

Hey guys i am new on here i was wondering...I want the hard top Rubicon (this is the model with lockers etc standard yea!?) in the 4 door model. But i want the 2.8L CRD, does this model come with the diesel as from what i can see here in Aus all we get is the petrol in that model?

Thanks in advance

Yeah, Rubicon only comes in Petrol.

[JasperJ]

Originally Posted by Mojotec

just keeps getting better the more I mod it!

LOL, Geez Mojo, I'd hope so or you're doing it wrong!

[wranglertj]

Originally Posted by Combo

Hey guys i am new on here i was wondering...I want the hard top Rubicon (this is the model with lockers etc standard yea!?) in the 4 door model. But i want the 2.8L CRD, does this model come with the diesel as from what i can see here in Aus all we get is the petrol in that model?

Thanks in advance

rubi rocks even without the diesel

[BrisNut]

The dealer quoted me an extra $5k for a hardtop, there's a bit of difference fitting the rear washer wiper controls etc to a Rubicon, better to pick up a second hand one for around $2500, or even rent/borrow one from someone if you wanted to do a long touring trip.
Also look at the Adventure pack bars and rockrails, they are pretty solid. If you really wanted a diesel, sell the petrol motor from the Rubicon and buy a diesel motor for it I recon.
Haing said that the diesel with factory traction control and the rear locker is a pretty capable vehicle too.

[Combo]

Originally Posted by BrisNut

The dealer quoted me an extra $5k for a hardtop, there's a bit of difference fitting the rear washer wiper controls etc to a Rubicon, better to pick up a second hand one for around $2500, or even rent/borrow one from someone if you wanted to do a long touring trip.
Also look at the Adventure pack bars and rockrails, they are pretty solid. If you really wanted a diesel, sell the petrol motor from the Rubicon and buy a diesel motor for it I recon.
Haing said that the diesel with factory traction control and the rear locker is a pretty capable vehicle too.

How much would you be looking at to do this kind or surgery?

[Combo]

So the only real issues i have found so far is the difficulties of getting a roof rack. And the diesel issue. I have read about the off road pack they offer for $3000 http://peterwarrenjeep.com.au/news/?...d=138&cat_id=8

So if that pack was added to one of the Diesel options you would pretty much have a Rubicon...Only exception being the weaker drive line and lack of front locker. Makes me wish they just got it sold over here to start with

[BrisNut]

Originally Posted by Combo

How much would you be looking at to do this kind or surgery?

I'm guessing a lot, 10K? Not as much as adding a D44, twin lockers, a 4:1 transfer case and a swabar disconnect to a CRD