Newbie here guys so I need the run down. Going to be getting the 2024 Rubicon fully loaded except the extreme recon package, unless someone can convince me to get a 392 (that's what I really want). My Jeep for the most part will be doing some moderate trailing and overlanding. I plan on getting the X3 Patriot Camper for my overlanding adventures as well. Lastly, decided to go with 37 inch tires and not 40's but that may change so it'd be nice to have all the upgrades needed to go with 40's in case I change my mind later down the road. That is all I know so far and I am seeking some knowledge on what it is that I need to upgrade and what the top of the line companies are that make high quality shit, buy once cry once! Money is not an issue for this build I have a nice budget so I am not looking to cut corners. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
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Newbie here guys so I need the run down. Going to be getting the 2024 Rubicon fully loaded except the extreme recon package, unless someone can convince me to get a 392 (that's what I really want). My Jeep for the most part will be doing some moderate trailing and overlanding. I plan on getting the X3 Patriot Camper for my overlanding adventures as well. Lastly, decided to go with 37 inch tires and not 40's but that may change so it'd be nice to have all the upgrades needed to go with 40's in case I change my mind later down the road. That is all I know so far and I am seeking some knowledge on what it is that I need to upgrade and what the top of the line companies are that make high quality shit, buy once cry once! Money is not an issue for this build I have a nice budget so I am not looking to cut corners. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
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Ok, I'll give it a shot...
You don't want to base an extensive, high-end build around a vehcle that you didn't really want in the first place. If you don't get the 392, you'll regret it every time you get in your Jeep.
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want to spend have the best? Genright. Go with a flat belly, 4 linked coil over. No one makes anything like it, no one period. But if you have to ask how much and this not a bolt on kit.........might want to lower your expectations.....
When you go this far you want UD60 axles as well Min.
Its only money...........................................................................................
When you go this far you want UD60 axles as well Min.
Its only money...........................................................................................
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Welcome to the Forum!
Well, just go right to this if no budget limits.
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For the money i could buy a few season old Utra 4 car. Then go run in the hammers....Just need a good sponsor with deep pockets.
was a few years ago Genright showed up at the desert splash. with the flat belly JKU. things was rather impressive. But my house cost less and its paid for. Any 100k plus vehicle in say 10 years will be near worthless. The house, I could not qualify today for what they say it is worth. Maybe sell it and go on road, forever.......with a 27 year old 7.3 ford and camper and just boon dock the rest of our days, wheeling.
was a few years ago Genright showed up at the desert splash. with the flat belly JKU. things was rather impressive. But my house cost less and its paid for. Any 100k plus vehicle in say 10 years will be near worthless. The house, I could not qualify today for what they say it is worth. Maybe sell it and go on road, forever.......with a 27 year old 7.3 ford and camper and just boon dock the rest of our days, wheeling.
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392 means no regrets….every drive will make you smile.
One of the store managers that worked for me stated "Always buy the biggest gun you can afford". His statement wasn't about cars or guns, but about life in general. It stuck with me to this day because it's good advice.
Buy the 392.
Good Luck, L.M.
Buy the 392.
Good Luck, L.M.
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You can add a PSC system for steering as well, if going where you need 37s and lockers. That is near 3k for that with out labor...
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Agreed, buy the 392. A 392 is so roudy and loud, it feels fast, and is a ton of fun to drive.
I ran the Rubicon Trail a couple of weeks ago with a guy in a 392. We burned about the same amount of fuel (I have a 3.6). We went over exactly the same obstacles at the same speed (1 mph average). We both smashed our tail pipes, but his cost a hell of a lot more. In the end, if a 392's speed makes you happier, I say; get one. But in rock crawling, it's not a make or break thing, unless you're doing insane (read that as "very costly to repair") things.
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Yep i started running the Con back in the 70s with a cj2a with a flat head 4 pop that made like 60hp at the crank....No lockers, did not even air down. most never wore seat belts and many no roll bars.... Funny how we all survived back then........
Steep sand dunes my friends with V8s show off the power needed to get up those. But a V8 jeep is rather fun.....
Most people dont wheel harder trails in a new jeep, if they do it wont look new to long. One mistake it on its lid and well now that 80k is totaled...........Most people that do wheel harder trails i know many many too all trailer it. Hard trails that need 37+ locked tend to trailer it. So they can get home. of the 60+ members of our club about 10 do the harder trails and all tow it. Then the many other people that come when we go as guests all trailer as well.
another thing as well, wheel the harder stuff near all can work on it, have parts ready, can weld. Its a jeep thing. If you have to pay to install stuff, you bringing a mechanic too?
Steep sand dunes my friends with V8s show off the power needed to get up those. But a V8 jeep is rather fun.....
Most people dont wheel harder trails in a new jeep, if they do it wont look new to long. One mistake it on its lid and well now that 80k is totaled...........Most people that do wheel harder trails i know many many too all trailer it. Hard trails that need 37+ locked tend to trailer it. So they can get home. of the 60+ members of our club about 10 do the harder trails and all tow it. Then the many other people that come when we go as guests all trailer as well.
another thing as well, wheel the harder stuff near all can work on it, have parts ready, can weld. Its a jeep thing. If you have to pay to install stuff, you bringing a mechanic too?
Oh man… If budget wasn’t a problem, I’d roll with this setup.
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2023 Sarge Green 392XR AEV JL370 Conversion
Well, folks, I broke down and ordered a 2023 Rubicon 392XR in Sarge Green. I ordered from Jackson Ellis at Gelndale Dodge Chrysler Jeep (and RAM) in Glendale, California. A few fun facts about Glendale DCJ(R): They are the best dealership I have ever worked with They are family-owned, and have...
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aev is so overrated. lifts are a box of brackets with stock parts IE: track bar rear they bend it so it clears the exhaust. Flip kit is just a right hand drive drag link that on left hand jeeps is mounted flipped. No control arms, so if you go to say a DC drive shaft you still need arms that adjust that they do not make. I had one and nothing is left of it excepting the springs made then by Nth degree, that is no longer in the game from what i read. victim of the shut downs.
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Hi, asserting that your budget is not an issue will lead to an endless amount of build suggestions. If this is true the simple answer is get the 392. Otherwise here are my thoughts. First test drive a 392. I thought it was the best stock Jeep I’d ever driven. However my lifted Jeeps drive just as good, better than a stock jeep. The speed just did not blow me away. I wonder if this is because the 392 I drove had a 3.73 rear not the 4.56. If anyone has driven both I’d love to know if there is a significant difference. If you do not get a 392 you should get the Extreme Recon Package. The 4.56 will do much better with 37s. As for a lift you cannot go wrong with a 3.5 inch Metalcloak or Clayton Off Road. I’ve installed both and you will be hard pressed to find anything bad about these companies on the forum.
oooh, interesting. Guessing that’s how warranty is maintained or something along those lines if AEV worked with Jeep to do those conversions.
You have not even said what your goals are for the vehicle. Do you want a nice daily driver street, "mall crawler"? Or do you want a weekend dirt road machine? Maybe something to do some of the Badge of Honor trails? Mud machine? Desert fast trail runner? Full on rock crawler? Snow machine? Where you live has a lot to do with what you do with your jeep. You can throw $20k at a Jeep and it may not even be half done to your goals. If you can't answer what your goals are clearly (to yourself), you will spend money needlessly (ask me how I know). You mentioned putting 40" tires on it. Anyone can bolt 40" tires on a jeep, and that may work for going to the grocery store. But, 40" tires on stock Rubicon Dana 44 axles is just asking for trouble in about any off-roading type of activity where 40" tires are needed over 37" tires. Even 37s will take their toll on D44s.
I can’t imagine needing 37’s for moderate trails and “overlanding”. Rock crawling, hard core trails, I get it.
Social media and YouTube have taken its toll on common sense. Good designed off road tires in 33 even 35 are great for “overlanding” and moderate trails. It just won’t get many likes on instagram. International “overlanders” drive all over the world on small tires, and have been doing it for decades.
I have owned 4 jeeps, none had larger than 33’s, never had an issue getting to where I was going.
But, I’ll admit, I’m not in the cool kids club with my 33’s.
Social media and YouTube have taken its toll on common sense. Good designed off road tires in 33 even 35 are great for “overlanding” and moderate trails. It just won’t get many likes on instagram. International “overlanders” drive all over the world on small tires, and have been doing it for decades.
I have owned 4 jeeps, none had larger than 33’s, never had an issue getting to where I was going.
But, I’ll admit, I’m not in the cool kids club with my 33’s.
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