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  1. JIMBO

    I'm liking the new 2018 Jeep Rubicon, talk me out of it.

    :sombrero: The new JL comes with a "START/STOP" disable button on the dash and there are systems/methods to disable the system, so it depends on how worried you are about "GAS MILEAGE"- Whatever :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  2. JIMBO

    Tongue strength on off-road trailer

    Nope no brg failure and Dillon gave me a SPARE pkg 11 years ago when I bought the trailer-- Sorry, no pics but I bought a 07/11 jeep spare tire mount from JC Whitney and using 1" bar stock, I mounted it on the glass/plywood *** end, but I made sure that a (Ball less) trailer hitch, would...
  3. JIMBO

    Tongue strength on off-road trailer

    :sombrero: As a side note Bluejeep, the TENTRAX doesn't have any structural welds in the tongue--it's an overlapping longitudinal "2" SHAFT, the length of the trailer ! Good luck :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  4. JIMBO

    Tongue strength on off-road trailer

    :sombrero: I've pulled my TENTRAX all over the sierras and NorCa, fully loaded and LOADED PROPERLY, I've still been able to maneuver it by hand and - I've had the tongue load over 150 lbs--NO PROBLEMO ! Really happy with my TENTRAX, of course alotta mods :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider...
  5. JIMBO

    Should I buy a jeep

    :sombrero: Heh Heh, if you're a couch potato, never buy a jeep and-- If you want to fish/hunt/explore and go where most people can't--buy a jeep- For comfy travel and carrying/hauling, getta pickup- Now you have both, unless you want to fly somewhere--what more do you need ??? Whatever...
  6. JIMBO

    I'm liking the new 2018 Jeep Rubicon, talk me out of it.

    :sombrero: yeah, I've seen that one and about a dozen others-- Looks like jeep is making quite a splash and it's about time, besides offering 3 seperate engines for the new JL Ruby- Whatever :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  7. JIMBO

    I'm liking the new 2018 Jeep Rubicon, talk me out of it.

    :sombrero: Yeah, she's pretty impressive, especially to someone who's had one-- That model is pretty much like the JL I've got ordered- Whatever :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  8. JIMBO

    I'm liking the new 2018 Jeep Rubicon, talk me out of it.

    :sombrero: heh Heh, NEW is an advertising PLOY-- Still uses The DANA 44(improved)/ same frame design(improved)/same engine/same auto (improved)/same shocks(improved location) Of course it seems NEW and actually it's the best jeep ever made by legal production- Whatever...
  9. JIMBO

    I'm liking the new 2018 Jeep Rubicon, talk me out of it.

    :sombrero: There isn't anything really NEW about this JL jeep, it seems that after 11 years of complaining to Chrysler they are finally honoring the jeepers complaints- The engine is slightly improved/8spd auto (fantastic)/6-spd stick "R" swapped from right to left side/low gear 5.13/1 and...
  10. JIMBO

    RTT mattress options

    :sombrero: had the sme problem with my pads and needing more cushion I got this one PERFECT and it's a "dual" in that, when one moves, the other doesn't feel it--there are air blocks and it stays in the KUKENAM RTT(deflated) with no trouble Checkitout :):bike_rider:JIMBO
  11. JIMBO

    2018 JL prices

    :sombrero: The RUBICON JL, will come(this year) with the 6spd stick, or the 8 spd auto and the crawl ratio with the stick is 84/1--kinda cool huh?? The 3L Diesel and the 2L turbo hybrid will be coming out 2019/2020-- Make your choice vs time :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  12. JIMBO

    Rubicon 5.13 gears NIB

    :sombrero: I've gotta set of used DANA RUBY 4.10 stock gears, if anybody is still interested- :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  13. JIMBO

    2018 JL prices

    :sombrero: Well it's always individual choice, but- The JL 2dr is 4" longer/4dr is 2.5" longer The JL 2dr/4dr is wider track by 1" and larger windows The JL 2dr/4dr is 9% aerodynamic improvement---better mileage The JL 2dr/4dr has 1.5" rear leg room increase There are many more...
  14. JIMBO

    2018 JL prices

    :sombrero: Well, I wouldn't argue with someone's "ACTUAL" financial deal, but The avg JL RUBICON outgoing price is $52,000 so 12%=$6,200, or about $46,000 OTD ! If that's FINANCIALLY POSSIBLE--give that guy a call, I'm not willing to fly/train/drive to IDAHO for that price, but if it's...
  15. JIMBO

    2018 JL prices

    :sombrero: The trouble with making any deals on this JL, is the NEWNESS and substantial modifications to an existing revered JK platform- My deal is 3% off invoice price for a 2dr RUBICON and that's because it's a small town with "ONE" NEW DODGE DEALER and this will be my second purchase...
  16. JIMBO

    the R T T thread who has a favorite ?

    :sombrero: Heh Heh, I've only had one RTT so my TEPUI KUKENAM is my favorite--well made/well packed/well represented here on this forum- I tried it on top of my '08 JKUR, but that was strictly limiting the daily use of the jeeps intended purposes- So, I put IT on my trailer and that was...
  17. JIMBO

    2016 Dodge Ram Sport 4x4-Crew Cab/Short bed

    :elkgrin::sombrero: SALE CANCELLED- :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  18. JIMBO

    2016 Dodge Ram Sport 4x4-Crew Cab/Short bed

    :sombrero: If you have trouble with the email for this FANTASTIC DEAL--call 707-315-2328- Thanx :costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
  19. JIMBO

    2018 JL prices

    :sombrero: I agree with you as far as money goes, but-- I've been driving long enough to know what the drivetrain improvements can be like and if you haven't driven a vehicle /w the 8 speed, you can't imagine what the feeling is compared to any AUTO you ever driven-- I drive a HEMI/w the eight...
  20. JIMBO

    2018 JL prices

    :sombrero: You could be right, except- With the highly modified Dana 44s/elock systems/very modified 6-spd stick and supplied /w 33" tires/widened axles/2" additional fender clearance/shorter wheel backspace for immediate switch to 35" tires/complete revamp of the soft top/highly modified...
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