goochy
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Post by goochy on Jan 20, 2015 21:52:34 GMT -6
Looking at a built 2009 Rubicon , was a mall crawler , only been in rocks a few times . Very little rock rash . Pics look great , its got everything on it . Sitting on 37s with gearing for tires . What should I look for ? Any JK problems ?
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Post by goochy on Jan 20, 2015 22:02:08 GMT -6
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Post by Somebody on Jan 20, 2015 22:37:22 GMT -6
1. The obvious.. It's a 3.8 which is about 80 HP less than a 2012 and up
2. Make sure all the recalls have been addressed..
3. If it has a 4" lift or more make sure the front drive-shaft has been clearanced..
4. Check the exhaust manifold.. they have a tendency to crack especially driver side
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Post by goochy on Jan 21, 2015 6:05:12 GMT -6
thanks
afraid of small engine , but its geared , not sure what is done under hood yet . cold air intake ,and maybe more
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Post by goochy on Jan 21, 2015 21:32:52 GMT -6
Recalls have been taken care of
Auto check ( car fax ) is clear
I guess test drive and look at is next
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Post by mike on Jan 21, 2015 21:37:15 GMT -6
make sure it still has the correct axles and transfer case in it, and that the lockers work.
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goochy
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Post by goochy on Jan 21, 2015 21:45:04 GMT -6
Yes , I will check all that !
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Post by goochy on Jan 24, 2015 9:42:38 GMT -6
If I buy , could I take the 1 in body spacer OFF , and run 35s ? or would that look funny ? He thinks its a 5 in Rough county lift . But its geared for 37s so that also could be a problem . But the 2009s do have the less HP engines
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Post by Somebody on Jan 24, 2015 10:43:54 GMT -6
If I buy , could I take the 1 in body spacer OFF , and run 35s ? or would that look funny ? He thinks its a 5 in Rough county lift . But its geared for 37s so that also could be a problem . But the 2009s do have the less HP engines With the 5" lift it may look awkward on 35's.. I have cut fenders and 2" lift on 35's and it's just right I think. The gears from 37 to 35 wouldn't be that much difference to worry about.. plus like you said it would help with the lack of power.. The RC lift will more than likely ride rough.. so you may wanna consider changing it or getting better shocks.. I would throw 35's on it.. drop it down to at least a 4".. good shocks and run it.. |
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Post by goochy on Jan 24, 2015 12:51:06 GMT -6
37s just cost so MUCH !!! He is out of town until Feb , so I can not look at until then
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Post by goochy on Feb 1, 2015 7:12:29 GMT -6
Thanks for help , but I guess deal id OFF . I asked for more pics , under jeep , tires , etc . NO pics yet , I asked how and when could I pay the bank off ( mon - fri ) I guess ?? No reply , also asked his best cash price ? No reply ? he said " we will work it out " we are less than $5000 apart on sealing the deal . My last text asked for more info, more pics , and pay off details . No reply , other than " still for sale " So I am done with him , we did talk once on phone ,it did not sound like a scam ? Maybe he has a better deal waiting  Thanks for help |
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Post by mike on Feb 1, 2015 7:41:44 GMT -6
Well that sucks, I had a similar thing happen not long ago, the guy just stopped responding. :kicksrocks:
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Post by flexer07 on Mar 10, 2015 11:34:07 GMT -6
37s just cost so MUCH !!! He is out of town until Feb , so I can not look at until then You'll want to keep the 37s. With the proper bump stops you can lower it down to 3.5" easily. |
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Post by goochy on Mar 11, 2015 20:07:06 GMT -6
Sweet !!!!!!
The guy called me !!!! I am suppose to buy in 2 weeks , as long as it looks and drives good !!
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Post by goochy on Mar 14, 2015 10:23:31 GMT -6
I think $20,000 is a deal , for all the extras on the Jeep . I just hope deal works out ! I hope to get $15,000 FIRM for my 2005 Jeep Rubicon with 83,000 , auto , all the goodies . Dealer offered $13,000
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Thanks for help 
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