As a result of posting my question on this and other forums, I was introduced to the
AiROCK suspension system. I’ve been doing some homework on it and I am scheduled to see an installation and get a demonstration of the system from an installer this coming Monday.
I welcome your comments or questions on the product beforehand so that I may get the most out of my visit with the installer. It’s a 4-hour drive to the AiROCK dealer in Oceano, California, so I want to get as much decision-making information as I can.
The AiROCK system is expensive. It got me to thinking that maybe I shouldn’t spend that much money on my current ’08 Sahara. So, if I like the AiROCK system, my plan is to trade-in my Sahara for a brand new 2011 Rubicon. Of course, that will give me a Dana 44 front axle (instead of my Dana 30), front and rear lockers, sway-bar disconnect and a 4.10:1 gear ratio (instead of my 3.73:1).
I’ve visited the Jeep dealer and picked out a fully loaded Rubicon Unlimited that looks identical to my Sahara. I think that I can make the switch for under $20,000. Of course, I will have the added expense of duplicating the modifications that I have already made to my Sahara (roof rack, lights, etc.), so that will be a few thousand more.
I will report back after my AiROCK demonstration.