Its also has the Rubicon rock rails and suspension. You can get most of the options on the Willys added to the Sport but I think the Willys package comes out slightly cheaper.
Willys Wheeler VS Rubicon
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Its also has the Rubicon rock rails and suspension. You can get most of the options on the Willys added to the Sport but I think the Willys package comes out slightly cheaper.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
I've got a '14 Unlimited Sport S. Power windows/doors/mirrors, tow package, 3.73s, Alpine stereo with bluetooth and sirius, auto-dim rearview mirror, LSD, manual trans.
Love it. 4-low and the LSD have worked everywhere I want to go for the past 12,000+ miles.
tarditi
Explorer
http://www.jeep.com/en/limited-editions/wrangler-willys-wheeler/
Willy's Wheeler has Trac-Loc... limited slip.
The Willy's Wheeler really quite a decent package. When you compare like-for-like, though, the real difference is only about $5k, not $10k... the other options are the same for either model.
Willy's Wheeler has Trac-Loc... limited slip.
The Willy's Wheeler really quite a decent package. When you compare like-for-like, though, the real difference is only about $5k, not $10k... the other options are the same for either model.
what options are you looking at?.
I got a four door Rubicon, automatic, hardtop, remote start, with the uconnect system out the door for 34000.
stioc
Expedition Leader
Never owned a Jeep but have always wanted to so take this with a grain of salt. If the WW had a rear locker I would've said yes get it. Without it I'd personally get the sport with lower gears, no limited slip, tow package, hardtop. Then for the $5k I saved I'd buy nicer wheels, 33" tires, an ARB locker and possibly a small lift and a tummy tuck. This is about all I'd ever need and that includes running most black diamond trails out here minus Dusy Ershim and the like but that's a more pirate4x4.com territory.
I purchased a 2014 2dr 6spd Rubicon less than 3 weeks ago for 32k.(only the stuff I need and nothing I don't). Seriously considered a Willy's or building up a stripped Sport. After putting 4500 miles on my Rubicon so far I can tell you I'm glad I bought this over a Sport or Willy's. Overland vehicle means WEIGHT. You're gonna enjoy 4.10 gears while towing, bigger tires, or loading up gear on roof racks with wind resistance. I just spent 2 days and 800 miles towing 1500lbs and loved every minute of it. Averaged 18 and change while towing through the mountains of Maine/NH. I just did some 4 wheeling last night in some hilly logging roads. I was told by my buddies that have jeeps with Dana60s/Ox lockers and 36s that I would regret getting the Rubicon with such a low 4:1 transfer. NO WAY. I love being able to just crawl around with out smacking my new Jeep around. It allows me to 4wheel much less aggressively. I'm able to roll on the flats in 4low and in 5th/6th gear to keep up with the crowd. But when it's time to head back down mountains, I can put it in 2nd or 3rd gear and just let the motor crawl me back down the mountain. Much more enjoyable/less stressful experience.
It's a Jeep, so no matter what you get, you're always gonna be tinkering with it, adding accessories, modifying in some way. With the Rubicon, you have a MUCH better platform to start with.
It's a Jeep, so no matter what you get, you're always gonna be tinkering with it, adding accessories, modifying in some way. With the Rubicon, you have a MUCH better platform to start with.
marktutone
Adventurer
Have you ever driven a TJ?
If you have, on a long trip is there a difference in the ride and handling in your 2 door JK Rubi?
marktutone
Adventurer
Current Setup
This is my current set up. I really like my popup tent trailer.
This is my current set up. I really like my popup tent trailer.
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MR.Ty
Observer
It's been said already, but ill say it again. The Willie's is a sticker model, just like the altitude, polar, sahara, dragon etc. In MY opinion, there are only two models, the sport and rubicon. You can get everything that is on the other models, put onto the sport, except the transfer case, dana 44 front, electronic sway bar and lockers. Hence why I say that there are only two true models of the JK. Now if badging and special paint colors are important, then sure get one of the sticker models. If you want a great platform to build from get the sport. If you want a great, off-the-lot vehicle, get the Rubicon. Hope this helps.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
I agree to a point.
The Moab had a rear locker, steel bumper, and a winch. If that was still around, that's what I'd have in the driveway.
The Moab came with a "winch ready bumper" but can't you mount a winch to the stock JK bumper? If so wouldn't the only difference between a Moab and the Willys be the OPTIONAL rear locker?
MR.Ty
Observer
You can do some custom fab work and get a winch in there. You can also buy a plate that mounts on top for a winch. The aev one that came on thw Moab was ready to accept a bumper as is.
MR.Ty
Observer
I did not know that the Moab had a rear locker. Shame that they got rid of it.