Installing Rubicon Axles in JK sport

benatc1

benatc1

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JKDream said:
Just finished my swap last week.
You can run the factory harness on top of the differential to a switch. It just takes 12V power to engage the magnet. You don't need the indicator (plug towards the pinion) you can plug this with a bolt etc. The SPOD light will let you know when the locker is engaged. Other plug is for the ECU/dash lights.

**Edit: You don't need to run a relay if using the SPOD as the harness doesn't pull more than ~15amps of power.
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is this the plug that you DO NOT need or the other one?
 

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jorgelrod

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benatc1 said:
I do yes, and no i am not getting rid of it!! I just bought a 2016 Rubicon Unlimited and will be swapping over my PR44 to and rear axle to the new one and then installing the Rubicon Axles in my 2 door, and then selling the 2 door.
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If you were gonna swap anyways, would it have been better to buy a 2016 Sport and use the difference in $$$ from the Rubicon on Mods??
 
NevadaZielmeister

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jorgelrod said:
If you were gonna swap anyways, would it have been better to buy a 2016 Sport and use the difference in $$$ from the Rubicon on Mods??
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I would disagree, because then you still are driving a Sport, which has a much lower resale value. Better to get the Rubicon and then get some of your money back if need be. There are also a lot if extras with the Rubicon, such as front sway disconnect and transfer case, just to name a few.
 
QuicksilverJK

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NevadaZielmeister said:
I would disagree, because then you still are driving a Sport, which has a much lower resale value. Better to get the Rubicon and then get some of your money back if need be. There are also a lot if extras with the Rubicon, such as front sway disconnect and transfer case, just to name a few.
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I agree on the t-case and the sway bar.... But when it comes to resale value on a highly modified vehicle I think it is a moot point. No ones modifications are ever worth what they put into it to a perspective buyer, therefore on resale you will be getting screwed regardless of model. I do agree that you are better off buying the Rubicon regardless.
 
benatc1

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jorgelrod said:
If you were gonna swap anyways, would it have been better to buy a 2016 Sport and use the difference in $$$ from the Rubicon on Mods??
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Mainly because I wanted the fancy Rubicon sticker! :crazyeyes: .. I went Rubicon because overall they are a lot nicer but mainly the transfer case, sway bar, and the parts that ill be swapping over (axles, wheels/tires/suspension) should bump my resale value a bit for my 2 door

NevadaZielmeister said:
I would disagree, because then you still are driving a Sport, which has a much lower resale value. Better to get the Rubicon and then get some of your money back if need be. There are also a lot if extras with the Rubicon, such as front sway disconnect and transfer case, just to name a few.
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^^this, hopefully i wont need to ever worry about resale!

QuicksilverJK said:
I agree on the t-case and the sway bar.... But when it comes to resale value on a highly modified vehicle I think it is a moot point. No ones modifications are ever worth what they put into it to a perspective buyer, therefore on resale you will be getting screwed regardless of model. I do agree that you are better off buying the Rubicon regardless.
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True on the resale, you lose so much money on your after market parts, hence why i bought and swapping the selling as close to stock as i can..with the Rubicon parts installed on my 2 door i hope to fall somewhere between the price range of a 2 door Rubicon and a 2 door sport for resale, but well see!
 
Rottenbelly

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I did the sport instead of the rubicon and added rubi axles.
I just didn't want all the electronics of the rubicon. I got the old school roll up windows and was going to change out the stereo first thing anyways. Hate leather seats, and can always add seat heaters.
I picked up my 15 sport for 25k with 17k miles. Spent 4k on a set of rubi axles with 5:13 gears, sleeves, gussets and skids all done already.
Found a remanufactored rubi trans case for 1500.
So that put me at 31k. Left me alot of $ for more upgrades, bumper, winch, beadlocks, tires ,skids ,armor and lift.
I personally could care less about the swaybar. Quick disconnects work fine for me.
I feel like I came out good, plus I'm cheap and don't have deep pockets. Now I have the jeep where I can wheel it and save up for more goodies!
 
benatc1

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Rottenbelly said:
I did the sport instead of the rubicon and added rubi axles.
I just didn't want all the electronics of the rubicon. I got the old school roll up windows and was going to change out the stereo first thing anyways. Hate leather seats, and can always add seat heaters.
I picked up my 15 sport for 25k with 17k miles. Spent 4k on a set of rubi axles with 5:13 gears, sleeves, gussets and skids all done already.
Found a remanufactored rubi trans case for 1500.
So that put me at 31k. Left me alot of $ for more upgrades, bumper, winch, beadlocks, tires ,skids ,armor and lift.
I personally could care less about the swaybar. Quick disconnects work fine for me.
I feel like I came out good, plus I'm cheap and don't have deep pockets. Now I have the jeep where I can wheel it and save up for more goodies!
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Nice! sounds like a good rig, I don't think there is really a wrong way to go, just different ways to get to the end!
 
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