Overland or Rubicon

[CerOf]

In addition to lockers and what not, the rubicon more easily runs 37” tires.
the flares have more clearance, wider axles for diesel rubi give clearance that stock wheels with 37s works.
Factory rock rails should be sufficient for OP.

If fully loaded, metal front and rear bumpers: super easy to add a winch.

I’d suggest Rubicon.

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[susee80]

Overland is going to ride the best of the trims because it doesn’t have the lift like the others and has the all season tires, and by others I mean Rubicon and Mojave.

Makes sense for sure, I’ve had lifted trucks all my life. If I got an Overland I would still lift it.

 

[JET_83]

Makes sense for sure, I’ve had lifted trucks all my life. If I got an Overland I would still lift it.

I don’t see the need for Rubicon unless you’re doing heavy duty off road or rock crawling, which doesn’t sound like you’re gonna.

 

[JET_83]

If you’re ordering it be prepared to wait a while. I ordered mine March 6th and have been in D1 status for 2 weeks

 

[susee80]

I don’t see the need for Rubicon unless you’re doing heavy duty off road or rock crawling, which doesn’t sound like you’re gonna.

I totally agree, definitely no rock crawling or real heavy duty off-road. I do like to go play in the snow and I have gotten into some pretty muddy situations hunting.

 

[susee80]

If you’re ordering it be prepared to wait a while. I ordered mine March 6th and have been in D1 status for 2 weeks

I was told 10-12 weeks, been working with Kent at Peterson. I’m not in a big hurry I’m going to sell my F-150 and I have a bronco to drive.

 

[steveorama]

You've already gotten a lot of advice and the Rubi will be the popular choice for sure from many. As an Overland owner I would also probably recommend the Rubi if it's really just a $4k price difference. The added lockers, gearing, axles, fenders, bumpers, etc make up that difference pretty easily. Unless of course you're the type to swap all of that out in the first few months, then you might save a little with the Overland then and build from there. The Overland is otherwise a great choice and performs just as well on and off road for most people. I found the ride is better on the Overland too at least until I put Rubi shocks and springs and the 34s on it.

I'm surprised on the $4k difference though. When I was shopping for mine last summer. The dealership had my now Overland parked next to an identical optioned Rubi on the lot and it was more like a $10k difference between the two. The $55k vs $65k was a no brainer for me and figured I would save the $10k for something else as I honestly take my JT off-road maybe twice a year. Hunting is a little different here though and the hunting ranch has the UTVs for getting banged up. If I lived somewhere else other than TX and really needed the extras on the Rubi all covered under warranty I may have went that route.

 

[JET_83]

I was told 10-12 weeks, been working with Kent at Peterson. I’m not in a big hurry I’m going to sell my F-150 and I have a bronco to drive.

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[JET_83]

I was told 10-12 weeks, been working with Kent at Peterson. I’m not in a big hurry I’m going to sell my F-150 and I have a bronco to drive.

Which Bronco you go with?

 

[susee80]

They are 18” wheels, not 20”.

with my limited slip rear end and the auto brake limited slip up front, I’ve never had an issue with traction and I’ve been in some SE Red Clay in NC, GA, TN, and AL. If you aren’t familiar, it makes my A/Ts like slicks. I got my XJ and WJ stuck in it several times.

What is auto brake limited slip in the front diff? Is this a feature with the Overland?

 

[JET_83]

What is auto brake limited slip in the front diff? Is this a feature with the Overland?

It’s an option to add on, like $495 upcharge I believe. It allows engine's output in the most efficient way possible by preventing wheelspin and maximising traction. I believe it allows all four tires to spin in one direction.

 

[Mr. Wuf]

I bought an Overland because it was significantly cheaper (Jeep was running a $4,000 rebate on top of all other deals at the time) and because I would never utilize the Rubicon features enough to justify the cost. I know from experience because I ordered a Hard Rock Rubicon JKU in 2015 and rarely used those features.

I still catch myself wishing I’d ordered Rubicon at times, even though I know it’s completely irrational. Instead, I took the savings, added lockers and Rubi take-off axles and have a more than capable trail rig that still clocks in significantly cheaper than the Rubi.

 

[susee80]

Which Bronco you go with?

I have a 1990 Eddie Bauer bronco as a toy as well. I might consider trading it for a muscle car when I get the JT though.

 

[susee80]

It’s an option to add on, like $495 upcharge I believe. It allows engine's output in the most efficient way possible by preventing wheelspin and maximising traction. I believe it allows all four tires to spin in one direction.

That’s pretty cool, I’ve never heard of that as an option on a 2022. I’ll have to ask.

 

[susee80]

You've already gotten a lot of advice and the Rubi will be the popular choice for sure from many. As an Overland owner I would also probably recommend the Rubi if it's really just a $4k price difference. The added lockers, gearing, axles, fenders, bumpers, etc make up that difference pretty easily. Unless of course you're the type to swap all of that out in the first few months, then you might save a little with the Overland then and build from there. The Overland is otherwise a great choice and performs just as well on and off road for most people. I found the ride is better on the Overland too at least until I put Rubi shocks and springs and the 34s on it.

I'm surprised on the $4k difference though. When I was shopping for mine last summer. The dealership had my now Overland parked next to an identical optioned Rubi on the lot and it was more like a $10k difference between the two. The $55k vs $65k was a no brainer for me and figured I would save the $10k for something else as I honestly take my JT off-road maybe twice a year. Hunting is a little different here though and the hunting ranch has the UTVs for getting banged up. If I lived somewhere else other than TX and really needed the extras on the Rubi all covered under warranty I may have went that route.

I was all in on the Overland yesterday until I saw that the Rubicon to be exact will cost me 3932.00 more this got me thinking and hence why I created this thread. All the advice here has been great and I have learned a bunch. Do I need a Rubicon probably not, an Overland is more than capable, for sure. I would lift an overland and run at least 35s so I think ride quality is negated. I have electronic rear locker on my F-150 which I have used quite a bit. The front is an added bonus.

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