Should I Buy It?

[tjgoff]

So, I have a 2014 JKU that I’ve done a few modifications to (lift, tires, fenders, bumpers) and it has 53k miles. Today I found a 2008 Rubitrux AEV conversion with 17k Miles (yes, that’s right). It has AEV Bumpers, an AEV lift, Gibson dual exhaust, cold air intake and more. Also, it’s $28.5k! Should I trade mine in for it? Also, what bumper/tire carrier is that? Not AEV right?


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[wjtstudios]

First off, no those are not AEV bumpers. It looks like it is an AEV hood. What was the base jeep? AEV does not make a 6” lift and nor does it look like it is lifted 6”.


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[tjgoff]

First off, no those are not AEV bumpers. It looks like it is an AEV hood. What was the base jeep?


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Red rocks Sahara.

I think the front is AEV. The rear is definitely not.


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[wjtstudios]

If it is, they’ve added a weird vent detail to the sides of the winch. Maybe it’s just an older version, but it is different than mine.


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[tjgoff]

If it is, they’ve added a weird vent detail to the sides of the winch. Maybe it’s just an older version, but it is different than mine.


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The little yellow badge has American Expedition Vehicles on it. I’m pretty sure it’s older. I did a google search to see if it was an older rear bumper from them but found nothing.


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[wjtstudios]

Maybe it’s just an older version. Mine does not have the badge and the vents are black and more recessed in.

Do you have a rubicon now?


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[tjgoff]

Maybe it’s just an older version. Mine does not have the badge and the vents are black and more recessed in.

Do you have a rubicon now?


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No. Sport.


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[19YJ94]

Is that a base JKU modified or Rubicon?

 

[tjgoff]

Is that a base JKU modified or Rubicon?

It’s a base Sahara with a rear 44. No lockers, no discos


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[wjtstudios]

Honestly there are a lot better jeeps out there for the money if you intend to off-road it. Running 37s on those axles with out modifications is a recipe for disaster. Even with mods they are going to be short lived. There are no lockers and your gearing will suck for that tire size. The lift is suspicious, it’s not AEV if it is 6”.




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[tjgoff]

It says 6 inch lift on the FB description but I’m pretty sure it’s the AEV 4.5. It has the same Bilstein shocks. Doesn’t look like 6”


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[wjtstudios]

I agree, I had that lift for less than two years and destroyed those shocks.

Here’s a Jeep for sale on this forum as an example of a better built jeep.

2015 Anvil Rubicon JKU Possible for Sale...Thinking of going 2dr JL
https://wayalife.com/showthread.php?t=53131

A little more but it’s ready to run.


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[wjtstudios]

Is that a base JKU modified or Rubicon?

I think he said it was a Sahara.


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[tjgoff]

I agree, I had that lift for less than two years and destroyed those shocks.

Here’s a Jeep for sale on this forum as an example of a better built jeep.

2015 Anvil Rubicon JKU Possible for Sale...Thinking of going 2dr JL
https://wayalife.com/showthread.php?t=53131

A little more but it’s ready to run.


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That’s a nice one! I love that Anvil color.


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[wjtstudios]

It is a really cool looking jeep that is built better that the other one that you are looking at.


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[tjgoff]

Honestly there are a lot better jeeps out there for the money if you intend to off-road it. Running 37s on those axles with out modifications is a recipe for disaster. Even with mods they are going to be short lived. There are no lockers and your gearing will suck for that tire size. The lift is suspicious, it’s not AEV if it is 6”.




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It’s at a Hyundai dealership. The salesman who listed it is literally 19 (although lots of 19 year olds are smarter than me. He didn’t know Jeeps.


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[wjtstudios]

Talk him down to 20-22 and then do some axles and you’d have a good jeep to run just about anywhere.


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[tjgoff]

Talk him down to 20-22 and then do some axles and you’d have a good jeep to run just about anywhere.


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I got him down to 24 today. If I can sell mine ( I have a friend who’s been wanting to buy it), I can walk in with cash and maybe get him down more.

Also, I think it’s been regeared. Drove better than my 3.6 with 34s. But, I’m not sure.


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[wjtstudios]

Yeah, that’s another thing you’d be Sacrificing is going down to the 3.8 from the 3.6


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[tjgoff]

Yeah, that’s another thing you’d be Sacrificing is going down to the 3.8 from the 3.6


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Right.


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