07 Rubicon
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90Xjay
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what about the grapling hook rear shock mounts?
TwistedCU
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Well they did have an '07 Unlimed Sahara 2 wheel drive model there that might just be too tempting for ya.you guys do what you want to....
I'm hold out for a Liberty Rubicon 2WD, Limited Hybrid, yeah thats the ticket!urple:
Gawd it sat low :-|
90Xjay
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IF it was hybrid with optional 14 inch tires maybe...
TwistedCU
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Maybe by late Winter... one could only hope
TwistedCU
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I'll take mine with spinners please
yeah, 24 inchers.
Got a chance to check one out yesterday at Barton Jeep (Spokane WA). Althought it was not a Rubicon, it was a "X" model soft top with the 6-speed transmission.
I didn't find too much undesireable except:
1. That monsterous muffler!
2. Noticed the rear shock mounts were much lower than the bottom of the differential!
Anyone else notice these or anything else that appears to be undesireable?
mud4feet
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I didn't like the humongous plastic door handles, either.
Oh, almost forgot --
The mirrors are so big!!!! They will most likely be ripped off in due time!
Paul
90Xjay
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I finally went and saw one.
The shock mounts are horrible, the muffler is way tot big and will get crushed on a steep departure angle, skid plates look weak in areas, but at least its a solid front axle.
I liked the steering wheel/dash relationship, liked the overall layout of the inside. The radio looks like a cheap casio watch knock-off out of the Toyota Tundra.
The leg room on the six speed was pretty good.
Did you know that for the upgrade models you can play DVDs through the GPS Nav screen, only in park. Don't know how that works for the standards though??
The best part was starting her up and reving that mighty mini van motor that makes all of its torque at 3000 RPM!!!:shock:
Outside I kinda liked the looks . I think it's a big compramise for the Rescue concept that they never got around to building. They are definatley trying to lure back some of the old Cherokee fans with this 4 door deal.
I like Jeeps, but overall if I was going to spend that much, I'd be seriously comparing with an H3 for about the same price.
The shock mounts are horrible, the muffler is way tot big and will get crushed on a steep departure angle, skid plates look weak in areas, but at least its a solid front axle.
I liked the steering wheel/dash relationship, liked the overall layout of the inside. The radio looks like a cheap casio watch knock-off out of the Toyota Tundra.
The leg room on the six speed was pretty good.
Did you know that for the upgrade models you can play DVDs through the GPS Nav screen, only in park. Don't know how that works for the standards though??
The best part was starting her up and reving that mighty mini van motor that makes all of its torque at 3000 RPM!!!:shock:
Outside I kinda liked the looks . I think it's a big compramise for the Rescue concept that they never got around to building. They are definatley trying to lure back some of the old Cherokee fans with this 4 door deal.
I like Jeeps, but overall if I was going to spend that much, I'd be seriously comparing with an H3 for about the same price.
mud4feet
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BLASPHEMY!!!!!!! And this, from a man who pulls down patios with his XJ!!!!!:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
90Xjay
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yeah....busted:redface: :redface: :redface: :redface:
But I didn't do it with a Dr. Z Jeep!
mingez
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Hahaha.. No doubt! What's with you 90? :lol: :lol:
Was that an 07 Rubicon or a non-Rubicon?
The shock mounts are horrible, the muffler is way tot big and will get crushed on a steep departure angle, skid plates look weak in areas, but at least its a solid front axle.
If a non-Rubicon, the skid plate will, hopefully, be better than what I saw on the "X" model!
I liked the steering wheel/dash relationship, liked the overall layout of the inside. The radio looks like a cheap casio watch knock-off out of the Toyota Tundra.
The leg room on the six speed was pretty good.]
I agree with that!!!
That will probably be bypassable with a simple wiring change, as most things are. For example, most states require you to run your fog lights WITH your low beams - kind of kills the usefullness of the fog lights. To modify this, a simple wiring change fixes that! I can turn on and off my fog lights whenever!
Although I thought the doors looked very similar to those off the H3!!!
Never saw the Rescue concept!!!! Any hints???
Or get more interest from off-roaders that need easier access with families and more passengers! Some of the previous model Wranglers were quite hard to get into. And it was a big step to get out, especially if they were lifted!!
And have a bigger, size-wise, vehicle that may not go as many places as the 07 (although I have not made a dimensions comparision between the H3 and the 07s!).
90Xjay
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It was an "X"
