Recent content by dylanblada

Yep that's all still available, was going to eBay everything soon. How about $60 shipped for everything?

I'd prefer to sell to you guys than to resort to eBay. I have 500+ feedback there. Payment via Paypal or Bitcoin. Definitely willing to make make deals for combined items. Except for OJs, Shipping to the Lower 48 states included and will be via USPS Media Mail, unless you want something...

Roger that. That's a resonable delivery time and sounds like a good price. I think is the 1st thing OP needs to look into.

Definitely some good points about ordering Longtallsally. From what I've seen there is quite a long lead time for ordered Rubicons, like a few months sometimes. Most of my statements are based on a $13k difference. It might not be worth it to try to recreate a Rubi from a Sport S, but OP doesn't...

Most people that are recommending the Rubi missed the part where PaintRock can't get a Rubi for the "base" price without a bunch of unwanted options. Since there is such demand for Rubicons, dealers don't negotiate much because they don't have to. Whereas you can get a stripped Sport S for near...

Good to know. Interesting that you a prefer rear leaf setup (all things equal, of course). Thanks for the insight Scott.

Scott, The only reservation I would have against my vote (Xterra) is the leaf spring rear suspension (similar, if not identical to the Frontier). Most of its competitors on the list have some type of coil spring rear suspension. From what I know: leaf springs are more durable and easier/less...

I would call the 892lbs payload of the JKU Rubi a big downside compared to the competition anyway.

Xterra. It should be more reliable and durable than most others. Its not (as) gimmicky as its primary competitor, the FJC. Its pretty good on the trail in stock Pro4X form, but can be made more capable and durable with an ARB in the front. Aftermarket is good. Its about as simple as vehicles...

Sold!

I know a lot of guys love their Broncs, it doesn't really fit my style though. I just checked out some specs and it does seem to fit a lot of my criteria, so who knows. Thanks for the idea.

I'll have to get some more seat time with my buddy's Sport then. I'll be taking out the 2nd row seats (at least most of the time) so I think it would be good for space. And for the compressor, do you need to have a tank with that little ARB to operate lockers and pump up tires? Or is that more...

Thanks for the info on the CRD. That sucks that even dealers won't work on it. And as for the pros/cons of an 80, well most of those issues are cleared up (for my needs) by just getting a 100 series with the rear locker (fairly common). I would probably get a front ARB to shore up the early...

Adam - I check Autotrader, IH8MUD, and here regularly and apples to apples (same year, similar miles, lockers) FZJ80s are definitely a few thousand more. t seems that some of that is reputation (both deserved and inflated), luxury features that don't appeal much to me (I prefer cloth seats), and...

I'm right with you on all those points Roger, the LC name seems to come up all the time and it seems like the reputation might unfair, if not inflated. Before I buy I'll see if I can find a good Monty to test. Since this might still be a few years out, how do the newer Montys compare (and do...