This has probably been gone over, But I'd like to get feedback from mechanics and jeep owners on the 03-06 rubicon wrangler. I've always been a toyota fan, but in the search for something newer and nicer, I ran across a smoking deal on an 03. Pro's/con's, tell me the good, bad and ugly. any maintenance issues, recalls, etc to watch out for? thanks

1/30/2007 10:21:01 AM

its a jeep, cant really come up with any pros

1/30/2007 10:21:40 AM

haha yeah, I figured people would say that

1/30/2007 10:27:48 AM

is this a real thread?

pros: d44's, factory selectable lockers, 4:1 case.

cons: everything else.

1/30/2007 12:44:01 PM

yeah its for real (the dark side looms)

1/30/2007 1:25:37 PM

gay. i will laugh at you. alot.

what you need is a 74-80 yarrrcharger.

[Edited on January 30, 2007 at 1:40 PM. Reason : .]

1/30/2007 1:39:39 PM

^ Is that for sale. I'll buy it, if so. always wanted one

[Edited on January 30, 2007 at 1:42 PM. Reason : s]

1/30/2007 1:42:33 PM

nah, i've always wanted one too. couldn't have gotten a better one, 3 on the tree and all. i'll be hanging onto it for years to come.

1/30/2007 1:44:19 PM

I'd get one. the 44's aren't true 44s though. the front axle uses dana 30 outer knuckles, brakes, steering, outer stub shafts and unit bearings. the rear uses dana 35 brakes, and i think the housing has smaller tubes than true 44's.

you do get the 4.0 which is a solid engine if taken care of, 4:1 in the tcase, factory lockers, etc, blah, blah blah. if you can get a good deal on it get it. if you can find a super cheap tj you can build it better for less.

1/30/2007 2:24:46 PM

yep, just the center chunk and the inner shafts are "true" 44. beats the hell out of a 30/35 still.

i'm afraid you'll learn that the hard way when you start romping on that heavy 36 tsl/beadlock combo.

you need to buy the fullwidth 44 and 8.8 i have.

1/30/2007 3:14:12 PM

^ i'll just have to drive carefully/smart if i do do axles i'm doing a 60/70 combo. doin it once....hopefully. maybe i can come steal your 70 and find a front 60

1/30/2007 3:19:47 PM