mojave or rubicon

[Challenger85]

Get what you want and are going to Use.
What are the Offroad characteristics do you want?
I went with the Overland because I wanted a nice (better inside) convertible Truck and turned it into a Overcon.

I like the overland interior, they’re nice. That’s a good compromise if you don’t want the Rubicon features and plan on changing the suspension/tires to whatever you want anyways.

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[JamesWyatt]

Neither does. I have no spacers, on my Rubicon on 35s. 37s is where it gets sketchy, but 35s for stock on Rubicons and Mojaves.

I thought the Rubicon needed a spacer up front to not hit/rub when disconnected and fully articulated with 35s.

 

[Challenger85]

Neither does. I have no spacers, on my Rubicon on 35s. 37s is where it gets sketchy, but 35s for stock on Rubicons and Mojaves.

People say 37’s fit on the Mojave but I think that’s too much tire for a non-lifted variant.

 

[JET_83]

Not if you hit a washboard road, where the Rubicon will rattle the teeth out of your head, but the Mojave will float over it effortlessly at high speed. The JT Mojave is much better on pavement than my JLURD was – softer ride, better steering, etc.

I’ve had both and have the Mojave now to know, Mojave has a stiffer ride

 

[JET_83]

I’m biased but unless you’re going rock crawling the Mojave in stock form is the best driving Gladiator on the road for all other circumstances. Dirt roads are 60mph and comfortable.

Overland is the most comfortable, less stiffer ride

 

[JET_83]

Not if you hit a washboard road, where the Rubicon will rattle the teeth out of your head, but the Mojave will float over it effortlessly at high speed. The JT Mojave is much better on pavement than my JLURD was – softer ride, better steering, etc.

steering is trash on mine

 

[NachoRuby]

I thought the Rubicon needed a spacer up front to not hit/rub when disconnected and fully articulated with 35s.

Nope. It will fully articulate on 35s, no lift. That was one of the design criteria, before the Mojave came out. 37s will rub on a Rubicon at full articulation. Some do it anyways though. But I think 37s will fit a Mojave with no rub at full articulation.

 

[JET_83]

On the road? Your Mojave wins

Nope

 

[JamesWyatt]

I’ve had both and have the Mojave now to know, Mojave has a stiffer ride

I've not driven a JT Rubicon, but compared to my JLURD, the Mojave is a Cadillac.

 

[JamesWyatt]

steering is trash on mine

Mine is tight. You got a lemon, but I got a good one.

 

[Challenger85]

I've not driven a JT Rubicon, but compared to my JLURD, the Mojave is a Cadillac.

I test drove a Wrangler because I loved them growing up and my friend had one for years. After 2 seconds I really hated the way it drove, it was all over. It just didn’t fit, it did nothing for me and i knew immediately it wasn’t right. I test drove a Rubicon gladiator and than a Mojave gladiator and the Mojave was immediate love. I don’t know why or what was so different but I knew the second I got in I loved it. Driving it sealed the deal.

 

[Challenger85]

Mine is tight. You got a lemon, but I got a good one.

Same. I can take my hands off the wheel on my Mojave going 60 and it goes dead straight.

 

[NachoRuby]

I've not driven a JT Rubicon, but compared to my JLURD, the Mojave is a Cadillac.

I can assure you, My Rubicon does not drive like a Cadillac, so you win there . Also, off-road, washboard roads, are indeed very rough, until you disconnect. Once you disconnect the sway bar, it feels good. I disconnect on every dirt road, just for ride quality, even if I don't need the articulation.

 

[JamesWyatt]

Nope. It will fully articulate on 35s, no lift. That was one of the design criteria, before the Mojave came out. 37s will rub on a Rubicon at full articulation. Some do it anyways though. But I think 37s will fit a Mojave with no rub at full articulation.

Excellent. I've considered trading my Mojave for a JT Rubicon diesel (just for the power at high altitude where I live), and being able to put on 35s on day one would be great.

 

[JET_83]

I can assure you, My Rubicon does not drive like a Cadillac, so you win there . Also, off-road, washboard roads, are indeed very rough, until you disconnect. Once you disconnect the sway bar, it feels good. I disconnect on every dirt road, just for ride quality, even if I don't need the articulation.

lol, neither does a Mojave it’s a much stiffer ride, biased owners I swear

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