Rubicon
Observer
Well…..
I am the proud owner of a 2004 TJ Rubicon (bought new in Sept 2004 w/approx 110,000 miles) - first built by AEV… I've got lots of "goodies" bolted on (approx 4.5" lift, 33" BFG Mud Terrains, ARB bull-bar w/Warn winch, sliders, skid plates, Garvin Wilderness rear bumper, Banks headers, cold-air intake & cat-back exhaust, etc…. drivetrain completely stock and original). I don't have a roof rack, so everything is "below roof level". All routine maintenance is up to date….
I'm honestly torn right now between keeping my Rubicon, but adding on either a Supercharger or Turbo (from Banks). I'm needing a bit more "oomph" at altitude when I'm driving through the Sierra Nevada mountains (where I do most of my camping/wheeling) - when I'm fully loaded up with gear for a trip, my Rubi struggles up hills and keeping up at highway speeds.
Honestly, the TJ is getting a bit cramped for me, wifey and the dog - so wondering what others think about dropping more $$$ into my baby, or biting the bullet, selling her and buying new. Thinking either a new 4-door JK or (don't hate me) a new 4Runner…..
Let the pummeling begin!
Thoughts, ideas?
I am the proud owner of a 2004 TJ Rubicon (bought new in Sept 2004 w/approx 110,000 miles) - first built by AEV… I've got lots of "goodies" bolted on (approx 4.5" lift, 33" BFG Mud Terrains, ARB bull-bar w/Warn winch, sliders, skid plates, Garvin Wilderness rear bumper, Banks headers, cold-air intake & cat-back exhaust, etc…. drivetrain completely stock and original). I don't have a roof rack, so everything is "below roof level". All routine maintenance is up to date….
I'm honestly torn right now between keeping my Rubicon, but adding on either a Supercharger or Turbo (from Banks). I'm needing a bit more "oomph" at altitude when I'm driving through the Sierra Nevada mountains (where I do most of my camping/wheeling) - when I'm fully loaded up with gear for a trip, my Rubi struggles up hills and keeping up at highway speeds.
Honestly, the TJ is getting a bit cramped for me, wifey and the dog - so wondering what others think about dropping more $$$ into my baby, or biting the bullet, selling her and buying new. Thinking either a new 4-door JK or (don't hate me) a new 4Runner…..
Let the pummeling begin!
Thoughts, ideas?