I bought a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport S with the technology package. It was used with only 11k miles. I paid $26k plus TT&L and put $15k down and financed the rest. My credit score when I bought the Jeep was 846, so my interest rate was extremely low. My total interest over 60 months is about $1,314.00 I’m the type of person who keeps there vehicles a long time, and do all my repairs myself. I also own a 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, with only 46k original miles. It’s my Sunday driver. I still have my 1985 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE and my 1987 Toyota 4Runner that I’m currently restoring.
Hello, Wrangler Addiction, Good video thanks. My husband and I just picked up our 2021 custom build Jeeps this last Friday. For him a Gladiator unlimited sport S with factory *Max* towing. (We learned that Max tow is only available on a few trim packages.) And it really bumps up the amount of weight it can haul! 4000 plus vs *Max tow of 7600 (tho we would not pull that much😬) The Gladiator Sport S keeps the cost down vs other Max tow available trim packages. We live in Minnesota so the cold weather package on both our Jeeps is really good for our nasty deep freeze winters🥶! For me we turned in my sweet 2018 Wrangler unlimited Sport S for a 2021 custom build Wrangler unlimited Sport S *Altitude*. The Altitude because I got factory towing (no Max tow available on this) it has beefier tires and a more all around rugged Jeep look & other nice up grades yet kept the cost down compared to a Sahara or other spendy trim packages. We did not choose a Rubi because we don't do any serious or dangerous off roading. And a Rubicon is crazy expensive!!! However, if we did do real rough off roading we would choose the 2021 Jeep Willy because if I understand correctly it gives you the off roading capabilities but not the high cost of the Rubicon. And the Jeep Willy is neat!
The only thing about my jk sport I don't like is that everything is constantly breaking lol. Drive it like a rental and it'll go 99% of the places a Rubicon will.
Thanks, spot on ! I bought a 2 dr jk recon. At the time I was gonna leave it as is and wanted all the extra components in one payment.....things have changed 3 years later and am replacing some stuff But mostly stuff I would have on a sport also. I am now in another 10 grand. Lift , tires, winch, bumpers, regear etc. no regrets, I love this Jeep.
Raider Nation nice the recon is sick and comes with bigger ring and pinion than a rubicon , i already have a rear rubi axle in my garage and payed deposit in a front one fully built with rcvs and other stuff , just waiting on that damn virus to end and go back to work to pick up the axles and install them , i’ll be making an installation video so stay tuned for that , thnx for watching 🤟🤟
@@WranglerAddiction - I've been looking at the Rubi Recons but currently the JL Recon is only available with the 2.0L 4 cyl...and I'd prefer the 3.6L v6. I'd like to hear people's opinions about the 3.6l vs 2.0l.
@@davidyergensen4509 from what i'm hearing people are loving the 2.0 , the 3.6 is been out for a while and it's a pretty good engine , the 2.0 is a new engine and i was worried going that way , i'll wait few more years to see how the 2.0 does in the long term.
@@WranglerAddiction - I went and took one of the 2.0l Turbos for a test drive. I was impressed with it. I ened up buying a JLU Rubicon Recon last month and I love it. Can't wait until I'm finished adding all the mods.
Finally, someone who speaks sense like a “true” jeeper. I just traded in my 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock that I killed , because I use my stuff off-road. After replacing the $1600 electronic swaybar three times I gave up on it. I purchased the 2019 JL 2dr Sport, and I will basically mod it up to be a more hardened version of what I wanted out of a Rubicon. Great video.
This is the answer ive been searching for. I was wondering if im a DYI if I could build the same or better rubicon out of a sport. Thanks for posting this reply!
I'm buying a sport too. I used to live in AZ when I did rock crawling with an 04 tj Rubicon. Sold it in 2013. But now i want a jeep again, and considering 2021 jl sport. I'm in Louisiana now with no rock crawling trails, so super low gearing isn't desired. My last jeep was in 38" tires, stretched wheelbase, 5.13 gears, manual with Rubicon tcase and arb lockers. but this time i want to keep 33"or less. Figure a ecodiesel for the gobs of tq in a sport jl is what i want. Then later i can upgrade to Rubicon axles with 4.10 and lockers. I don't plan to increase suspension height except maybe mild sitting spacers. Pretty excited to get back into a jeep Wrangler. Not sure i need the 4:1 tcase being mostly in a swamp land. That would be more if i was still in AZ for slow technical trails
If you’re in the swamp the sport t case is better , it gives you better wheel speed , i haven’t posted much here on youtube in a while , check out my jeep on instagram @joe_jlu i post much more over there
I bought a 2 door sport s. For my type of off roading I have no need for lockers. Going to get either quick disconnect sway bar or the curry anti rock. Not sure yet. Down the line I'll upgrade the axles, get a nice lift, some good tires and I'll be good to go
I went with the Sport S Gladiator with the Max Tow package and saved about $15k over the Rubicon. The only thing I did not get that the Rubicon has is the Electronic sway bar disco and lockers. Personally I don't mind getting out and using the quick disconnects because I'm usually airing down anyway and I get more flex being disconnected over the Rubicons and the electronic discos. The lockers on the Rubicon are nice, but for $15k I saved I can take that money and do my own lockers, a nice lift, wheels, tires, and upgrades for less than the difference. I have yet to need lockers having a winch anyway, but with the Sport S I can build it the way I want it. The Gladiator max tow package comes with the same 4.10 gears as the Rubicon and the springs handle loads better so you don't get the squat in the rear with weight in the bed that you do with the Rubicon. A lot of people buy Rubicons and they never see dirt because it's a status symbol for a lot of people. Rubicons are awesome, but if you truly build out your Jeeps the Sport S is the best bang for your buck.
Cheap Jeeper exactly i see a lot of people installing one ton axles or pro rock 44 on rubicons , nothing wrong with that but you can save a lot of money if you start with a sport . Thank you for watching buddy 🤟
The deal with a Rubicon is that you can spend $200 on a tazer JL and lock the rear axle in 2hi, front axle in 4hi, unlock the swaybars anytime, up to 30mph. I paid $42k for my 2020 JLUR with manual trans (which I prefer), tow package, cold weather package, and steel bumpers.. they threw in the tailgate reinforcement for free.
Yeah i have the tazer and very well built rubi axles now and i can do the same thing but even better because my lockers are connected to the switch pannel and much faster to engage them . I really like manual but when rock crawling auto makes my life much easier lol
very well explained, i thought long and hard about that exact decision. many of your reasons were why it made the decision even more difficult. i eventually decided on the Rubicon not at all for the creature comforts as i did not get heated seats or leather, but i did want the locking axles front and rear plus that transfer case. out of the box it was a beast. the main reason i went with the Rubicon was my age, i work on the Jeeps we have often, i was looking to minimize that.
john lopes yeah it’s not easy to work on jeeps and if you take it to a shop you have to pay for a lot of labor , if you need any help on your jeep hit me up i live close to you and i’m always down to turn some wrenches🤟
@@WranglerAddiction for sure it gets expensive if you take it to a shop. I do most of the work, we do go to the shop for more difficult stuff like gears n engine rebuilds. My budget is busted for Betty this year so unless i break something i hopefully wont be doing any work on her till next year. Toad on the other hand is a day to day ordeal of keeping the relic alive. Mo has it coming with the J10 lol
I bought a 2019 Sport S 2 door with the Polar Package for $33K new . Wanted the 4 door but the price was more than I was willing to pay. Glad I bought the 2 door wife loves it and I get no hassles when adding stuff to it. By contrast my son bought a 2018 Rubicon 4 door, fully loaded with 30,000 miles on it . My payments are $400 a month my son's is $650 but his was $44,000 to my $33,000.
Nice , i wanted a 2 door but with 2 kids i need more room , same here i can't afford 600+payment and mods , i recently swapped my axles and got fully built front rubi axle for 2900 and a stock rear rubi axle for 1000 , i posted the front axle swap video check it out .
@@WranglerAddiction I hear you, why I wanted the 4 door, my kids are grown but soon will have grand kids. But with retirement 10 years away my wife didn't want to totally blow away our budget. I 'll watch the vid, I like your totally down to Earth assessment on the Sport vs Rubicon.
I've been wanting to get into off roading after retiring from road racing motorcycles. Started looking at the rubicons at first then the more videos I watch and the more I think about it I question whether or not I'd be better off going with the sport s if I'm going to be replacing all the shiny bits that the rubicon has anyway. I don't care about decals that much, I'd rather have a capable off road vehicle that can perform well, not look like it could
@@WranglerAddiction have you done any body wire harness replacement before ? I am trying to convert the manual window and lock into power. But seems like require some wiring
I'm from Canada and it's snowing majority of the time... Once I switched to heated steering wheels, I don't want to go back... Does the sport at least come with a limited slip?
Great video. I really like the honest way you put it as to why you chose what you chose. I did get a 2020 Rubicon just because I am not able to do the mods myself. My 100 acres in nowhere New Mexico and some extra bucks made me choose the Rubicon.
Thank you i really appreciate that , congrats , rubis are sick and like you said if you can't modify it yourself , buying a rubi is the way to go . Thnx for watching
It better to do the upgrades yourself because if something goes wrong, you'll know exactly what the issue is compared to someone who just takes it to the shop and has no idea how the components work. Smart guy!
chonslave it’s always better if you can because if you brake on the trail you know what broke or what the hell going on iunder your jeep , thnx for watching brother 🤟🤟
Great video! Just bought a jlu sport freedom edition and look forward to changing axles! I had the same thought of just building my Jeep instead of paying the extra cash for the rubicon
Scott La Fontaine nice congrats on your new jeep , you’ll save a lot of money going this route , rubi axles going on my jeep this month , rcv shafts , yeti steering with fox stabalizer, aftermarket diff covers, 4.88 gears and all cost me around 4000$ for both axles , you just have to keep looking for deals , thank you for watching 🤟🤟
With "desert rated" Mojave, I'm wondering if Jeep will offer a similar package in their suv. In other words, it would be great to have as an option, a JL with beefed up axles and rear locker. Something that fits into their line between the Rubicon and Sport S. That is why I am interested and waiting for a Bronco!
Thanks for the info. Thinking about upgrading from my 99 TJ (w/ my lift, locker and sway links, winch, etc. all done on the cheap) to a 21 sport and this helps
I purchased a JLU Sport S. Agree! Rubicons are great, No doubt about it! Turn the key and go wheeling! BUT...I really can't stand decals, the watermelon/guava dash and the non functioning hood louvers (prefer the more traditional looking JL hood) but that's just me. With both models though I would be replacing wheels and tires, front and rear bumpers, suspension, lights, rocker guards, tire carrier, tow hooks, differentials, and gear ratio(s). I've opt for the Pro rock Dana 44 front with Eaton e-lockers F/R with 4:88 gearing. Rubi owners claim that they can recover most of the cost when they sell their stock goods. I just don't want to deal with that and someone like me WILL NOT buy any stock parts. Purchasing stock parts for a classic restoration is the only exception. I went with manual sway bar disconnects because of the problems that can occur with the ESD. I have a 6 speed manual V-6 because it connects me with my Jeep, again my preference. Truthfully though, I wish I had the patience to wait for the diesel powerplant. Ooooh lah..lah...the torque! Love the transfer case that the Rubi comes with but with 4:88's I can rock crawl just fine with the stock t-case. If it breaks? HELLO ATLAS! I've done the Rubicon countless times with my 84' CJ-7 with AMC 200/Dana 30 diffs' w/Detroit Lockers just fine, so the Jeeps today are very capable regardless of which model. Being a Professional certified mechanic the cost of the very mods that I've mentioned was below what a Rubicon would have cost me in stock form. In summary, My Sport S has all the goodies that I and most Jeepers yearn for. Bottom line whichever model you have, their all Jeeps and very capable! Peace out! Respectfully Tim from Cali, home of Sierra Trek and the infamous Rubicon trail
tim O i agree with most of the stuff you said , i bought about a month ago a rear rubi axle complete for 1000$ so if you wait you can find deals , some people thinks the rubi is the only vehicle that can go on hard trails lol , i’ve done buggy trails with my old trusty samurai lol , after all everyone does it their way . I hope to see you on the rubicon trail one day , it’s on my list 🤟
1) Don't take loans out for ANY vehicles. 2) Factory lockers make a massive difference. 3) My 1998 montero SR hasn't failed me yet. Best $1500 I've spent.
Jason Hartman arb locker is 1000 and about 400 to install , i already bought a rear dana 44 off a rubicon with gears locker and shafts low mileage for 1000 😉
your flag is hanging incorrectly. The stars should be in the upper left (as viewed by the viewer). I appreciate you hanging the flag up, but I'd appreciate it more if it were hung correctly. Now, if you are in distress, stars go on the bottom (aka upside down)... and if you put flag decals on your Jeep, just remember, stars lead the way, so the stars, regardless of side, will be toward the front of the vehicle. Jeep on...
@@WranglerAddiction no worries; I was late to the party but see any comment. Right now I'm trying to weigh the differences/advantages of the Sport S trim against the Willys trim. I like what the Willys trim offers, but the Mrs could probably care less and never know (or use) the more capable features. Plus, I/we would add lighting/towing/cold wx pkgs. And possibly the 3-piece freedom top ($4k in options).
@@K03sport yeah like i said in the video everyone buy a jeep for a reason , I personally don’t care about any features because it’s not my daily i just drive my jeep once a week or to the trails so i saved a bunch by going with the base model and built it , i don’t post much on youtube anymore but you can see my build on instagram @joe_jlu
You can get arb lockers for 1000$ each and abot 700 to install them but try to find used rubicon axles for around 3500 now you have stronger axles with lockers for a little bit more .
James Wagner i agree but i want a reliable jeep that i can take the family in on a long trip and i need the 4 door , you can always build a tj on 1 tons and 40s for way cheaper .
@@WranglerAddiction Do you feel like the computerized traction system is pretty decent though on the non-Rubicon wrangler’s? If so do you recommend staying on easy to Moderat trails on the wrangler sport versus Moderate to hard on the Rubicon? Or can you tackle hard trails as well
@@mallkrawlerz620 don’t bigger than 35 inch tires on the sport and you’ll be fine , you can go back and watch all the hard trails i’ve done on 35s and open diff . You can do pretty hard trails with a well built sport .
@@AaaA-lx8bo so no LED makes a jeep bad ? 🤣 i don't care much about led it won't help on the rocks lol and you can always buy LEDs i have leds all around my jeep now for way cheaper than factory
I bought a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport S with the technology package. It was used with only 11k miles. I paid $26k plus TT&L and put $15k down and financed the rest. My credit score when I bought the Jeep was 846, so my interest rate was extremely low. My total interest over 60 months is about $1,314.00
I’m the type of person who keeps there vehicles a long time, and do all my repairs myself. I also own a 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, with only 46k original miles. It’s my Sunday driver. I still have my 1985 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE and my 1987 Toyota 4Runner that I’m currently restoring.
Makes great sense to me !!! Thanks for that insight.
Hello, Wrangler Addiction,
Good video thanks.
My husband and I just picked up our 2021 custom build Jeeps this last Friday.
For him a Gladiator unlimited sport S with factory *Max* towing.
(We learned that Max tow is only available on a few trim packages.) And it really bumps up the amount of weight it can haul! 4000 plus vs *Max tow of 7600 (tho we would not pull that much😬)
The Gladiator Sport S keeps the cost down vs other Max tow available trim packages.
We live in Minnesota so the cold weather package on both our Jeeps is really good for our nasty deep freeze winters🥶!
For me we turned in my sweet 2018 Wrangler unlimited Sport S for a 2021 custom build Wrangler unlimited Sport S *Altitude*.
The Altitude because I got factory towing (no Max tow available on this) it has beefier tires and a more all around rugged Jeep look & other nice up grades yet kept the cost down compared to a Sahara or other spendy trim packages.
We did not choose a Rubi because we don't do any serious or dangerous off roading. And a Rubicon is crazy expensive!!!
However, if we did do real rough off roading we would choose the 2021 Jeep Willy because if I understand correctly it gives you the off roading capabilities but not the high cost of the Rubicon. And the Jeep Willy is neat!
The only thing about my jk sport I don't like is that everything is constantly breaking lol. Drive it like a rental and it'll go 99% of the places a Rubicon will.
The only thing i care about is the rubicon hood with the vents and rubicon sticker.
Dj Rice 🤣🤣 me too it helps with rock crawling
on point 🤣
Haha, yeah…it looks good, not to mention the additional fender clearance (but that’s NOT where those extra dollars went, at least not many of them)
Thanks, spot on ! I bought a 2 dr jk recon. At the time I was gonna leave it as is and wanted all the extra components in one payment.....things have changed 3 years later and am replacing some stuff
But mostly stuff I would have on a sport also. I am now in another 10 grand. Lift , tires, winch, bumpers, regear etc. no regrets, I love this Jeep.
Raider Nation nice the recon is sick and comes with bigger ring and pinion than a rubicon , i already have a rear rubi axle in my garage and payed deposit in a front one fully built with rcvs and other stuff , just waiting on that damn virus to end and go back to work to pick up the axles and install them , i’ll be making an installation video so stay tuned for that , thnx for watching 🤟🤟
@@WranglerAddiction - I've been looking at the Rubi Recons but currently the JL Recon is only available with the 2.0L 4 cyl...and I'd prefer the 3.6L v6. I'd like to hear people's opinions about the 3.6l vs 2.0l.
@@davidyergensen4509 from what i'm hearing people are loving the 2.0 , the 3.6 is been out for a while and it's a pretty good engine , the 2.0 is a new engine and i was worried going that way , i'll wait few more years to see how the 2.0 does in the long term.
@@WranglerAddiction - I went and took one of the 2.0l Turbos for a test drive. I was impressed with it. I ened up buying a JLU Rubicon Recon last month and I love it. Can't wait until I'm finished adding all the mods.
Finally, someone who speaks sense like a “true” jeeper. I just traded in my 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock that I killed , because I use my stuff off-road. After replacing the $1600 electronic swaybar three times I gave up on it. I purchased the 2019 JL 2dr Sport, and I will basically mod it up to be a more hardened version of what I wanted out of a Rubicon. Great video.
Beach Comber thank you sir 🤟 and congrats on your JL i’m sure you gonna build a bad ass rig for way less 👍👍
This is the answer ive been searching for. I was wondering if im a DYI if I could build the same or better rubicon out of a sport. Thanks for posting this reply!
I'm buying a sport too. I used to live in AZ when I did rock crawling with an 04 tj Rubicon. Sold it in 2013. But now i want a jeep again, and considering 2021 jl sport. I'm in Louisiana now with no rock crawling trails, so super low gearing isn't desired. My last jeep was in 38" tires, stretched wheelbase, 5.13 gears, manual with Rubicon tcase and arb lockers. but this time i want to keep 33"or less.
Figure a ecodiesel for the gobs of tq in a sport jl is what i want. Then later i can upgrade to Rubicon axles with 4.10 and lockers. I don't plan to increase suspension height except maybe mild sitting spacers. Pretty excited to get back into a jeep Wrangler.
Not sure i need the 4:1 tcase being mostly in a swamp land. That would be more if i was still in AZ for slow technical trails
If you’re in the swamp the sport t case is better , it gives you better wheel speed , i haven’t posted much here on youtube in a while , check out my jeep on instagram @joe_jlu i post much more over there
I agree with you 100%. Not to mention paying $50000 plus for a Rubicon and then I would be afraid to take it off road!
Yup , my jeep is sitting on a pretty well built 44 axles and good lift , etc ... for less than 40k , thank you for watching 🤟🤟
I bought a 2 door sport s. For my type of off roading I have no need for lockers. Going to get either quick disconnect sway bar or the curry anti rock. Not sure yet. Down the line I'll upgrade the axles, get a nice lift, some good tires and I'll be good to go
Yup that’s what i did
I went with the Sport S Gladiator with the Max Tow package and saved about $15k over the Rubicon. The only thing I did not get that the Rubicon has is the Electronic sway bar disco and lockers. Personally I don't mind getting out and using the quick disconnects because I'm usually airing down anyway and I get more flex being disconnected over the Rubicons and the electronic discos. The lockers on the Rubicon are nice, but for $15k I saved I can take that money and do my own lockers, a nice lift, wheels, tires, and upgrades for less than the difference. I have yet to need lockers having a winch anyway, but with the Sport S I can build it the way I want it. The Gladiator max tow package comes with the same 4.10 gears as the Rubicon and the springs handle loads better so you don't get the squat in the rear with weight in the bed that you do with the Rubicon. A lot of people buy Rubicons and they never see dirt because it's a status symbol for a lot of people. Rubicons are awesome, but if you truly build out your Jeeps the Sport S is the best bang for your buck.
I agree and now i have pretty well built 44 front and rear axles and lockers for wayyyy cheaper
It’s a hard one because most people buy a rubicon but then swap out the axle etc, wouldn’t it be cheaper to get a sport then do the work
Cheap Jeeper exactly i see a lot of people installing one ton axles or pro rock 44 on rubicons , nothing wrong with that but you can save a lot of money if you start with a sport . Thank you for watching buddy 🤟
Thanks Joe! I have a Sport and can’t wait to build even more. You’re in SoCal?
You’re welcome buddy , building your jeep is a lot of fun and yes i’m in socal , if u need any help let me know 🤟🤟
Love the color! Looked at the same just 2 days ago....
Nice congrats 😁
The deal with a Rubicon is that you can spend $200 on a tazer JL and lock the rear axle in 2hi, front axle in 4hi, unlock the swaybars anytime, up to 30mph. I paid $42k for my 2020 JLUR with manual trans (which I prefer), tow package, cold weather package, and steel bumpers.. they threw in the tailgate reinforcement for free.
Yeah i have the tazer and very well built rubi axles now and i can do the same thing but even better because my lockers are connected to the switch pannel and much faster to engage them . I really like manual but when rock crawling auto makes my life much easier lol
Build Not Bought 🔥 Great build bro! PS: I love the Rubicon hood
Thnx brotha , i do too lol
very well explained, i thought long and hard about that exact decision. many of your reasons were why it made the decision even more difficult. i eventually decided on the Rubicon not at all for the creature comforts as i did not get heated seats or leather, but i did want the locking axles front and rear plus that transfer case. out of the box it was a beast. the main reason i went with the Rubicon was my age, i work on the Jeeps we have often, i was looking to minimize that.
john lopes yeah it’s not easy to work on jeeps and if you take it to a shop you have to pay for a lot of labor , if you need any help on your jeep hit me up i live close to you and i’m always down to turn some wrenches🤟
@@WranglerAddiction for sure it gets expensive if you take it to a shop. I do most of the work, we do go to the shop for more difficult stuff like gears n engine rebuilds. My budget is busted for Betty this year so unless i break something i hopefully wont be doing any work on her till next year. Toad on the other hand is a day to day ordeal of keeping the relic alive. Mo has it coming with the J10 lol
I bought a 2019 Sport S 2 door with the Polar Package for $33K new . Wanted the 4 door but the price was more than I was willing to pay. Glad I bought the 2 door wife loves it and I get no hassles when adding stuff to it. By contrast my son bought a 2018 Rubicon 4 door, fully loaded with 30,000 miles on it . My payments are $400 a month my son's is $650 but his was $44,000 to my $33,000.
Nice , i wanted a 2 door but with 2 kids i need more room , same here i can't afford 600+payment and mods , i recently swapped my axles and got fully built front rubi axle for 2900 and a stock rear rubi axle for 1000 , i posted the front axle swap video check it out .
@@WranglerAddiction I hear you, why I wanted the 4 door, my kids are grown but soon will have grand kids. But with retirement 10 years away my wife didn't want to totally blow away our budget. I 'll watch the vid, I like your totally down to Earth assessment on the Sport vs Rubicon.
@@montanamountainmen6104 thank you for watching , i really appreciate that 🤟
I've been wanting to get into off roading after retiring from road racing motorcycles. Started looking at the rubicons at first then the more videos I watch and the more I think about it I question whether or not I'd be better off going with the sport s if I'm going to be replacing all the shiny bits that the rubicon has anyway. I don't care about decals that much, I'd rather have a capable off road vehicle that can perform well, not look like it could
I agree and for much cheaper .
Awesome video ! I have a jlu sport , definitely follow your future upgrades ! Please upload details videos
Thank you , i’ll be uploading more video soon , check out my Instagram page @joe_jlu i post a lot more stuff there .
@@WranglerAddiction just followed !!!
@@WranglerAddiction does your jlu sport come with power window and power lock ?
@@mbperfection the sport s comes with power locks and windows
@@WranglerAddiction have you done any body wire harness replacement before ? I am trying to convert the manual window and lock into power. But seems like require some wiring
I'm from Canada and it's snowing majority of the time... Once I switched to heated steering wheels, I don't want to go back... Does the sport at least come with a limited slip?
Yes i belive you can get the limited slip and you can add the cold weather package to the sport s as well
Great video. I really like the honest way you put it as to why you chose what you chose. I did get a 2020 Rubicon just because I am not able to do the mods myself. My 100 acres in nowhere New Mexico and some extra bucks made me choose the Rubicon.
Thank you i really appreciate that , congrats , rubis are sick and like you said if you can't modify it yourself , buying a rubi is the way to go . Thnx for watching
It better to do the upgrades yourself because if something goes wrong, you'll know exactly what the issue is compared to someone who just takes it to the shop and has no idea how the components work. Smart guy!
chonslave it’s always better if you can because if you brake on the trail you know what broke or what the hell going on iunder your jeep , thnx for watching brother 🤟🤟
@@WranglerAddiction Hell yeah, I enjoy your videos brother!
I just got the 2021 2door jeep Willy’s all white
After watching this I'm starting think a Sport S may be the way for me to go especially since I just want to run trails and mud pits
Sports are very capable and you can always swap the axles and get lockers if you want to hit harder trails
@@WranglerAddiction did you ever consider a Willys?
@@h3e44 i just got the sport because it’s the cheapest and since i’m swapping everything anyways .
Great video! Just bought a jlu sport freedom edition and look forward to changing axles! I had the same thought of just building my Jeep instead of paying the extra cash for the rubicon
Scott La Fontaine nice congrats on your new jeep , you’ll save a lot of money going this route , rubi axles going on my jeep this month , rcv shafts , yeti steering with fox stabalizer, aftermarket diff covers, 4.88 gears and all cost me around 4000$ for both axles , you just have to keep looking for deals , thank you for watching 🤟🤟
I always thought jeep was making a mistake for not offering a Rubicon with no luxury options like make a Rubisport
Yeah that will be nice , a sport with rubi axles and transfer case
With "desert rated" Mojave, I'm wondering if Jeep will offer a similar package in their suv. In other words, it would be great to have as an option, a JL with beefed up axles and rear locker. Something that fits into their line between the Rubicon and Sport S. That is why I am interested and waiting for a Bronco!
Thanks for the info. Thinking about upgrading from my 99 TJ (w/ my lift, locker and sway links, winch, etc. all done on the cheap) to a 21 sport and this helps
I purchased a JLU Sport S. Agree! Rubicons are great, No doubt about it! Turn the key and go wheeling! BUT...I really can't stand decals, the watermelon/guava dash and the non functioning hood louvers (prefer the more traditional looking JL hood) but that's just me. With both models though I would be replacing wheels and tires, front and rear bumpers, suspension, lights, rocker guards, tire carrier, tow hooks, differentials, and gear ratio(s). I've opt for the Pro rock Dana 44 front with Eaton e-lockers F/R with 4:88 gearing. Rubi owners claim that they can recover most of the cost when they sell their stock goods. I just don't want to deal with that and someone like me WILL NOT buy any stock parts. Purchasing stock parts for a classic restoration is the only exception. I went with manual sway bar disconnects because of the problems that can occur with the ESD. I have a 6 speed manual V-6 because it connects me with my Jeep, again my preference. Truthfully though, I wish I had the patience to wait for the diesel powerplant. Ooooh lah..lah...the torque! Love the transfer case that the Rubi comes with but with 4:88's I can rock crawl just fine with the stock t-case. If it breaks? HELLO ATLAS! I've done the Rubicon countless times with my 84' CJ-7 with AMC 200/Dana 30 diffs' w/Detroit Lockers just fine, so the Jeeps today are very capable regardless of which model. Being a Professional certified mechanic the cost of the very mods that I've mentioned was below what a Rubicon would have cost me in stock form. In summary, My Sport S has all the goodies that I and most Jeepers yearn for. Bottom line whichever model you have, their all Jeeps and very capable! Peace out! Respectfully Tim from Cali, home of Sierra Trek and the infamous Rubicon trail
tim O i agree with most of the stuff you said , i bought about a month ago a rear rubi axle complete for 1000$ so if you wait you can find deals , some people thinks the rubi is the only vehicle that can go on hard trails lol , i’ve done buggy trails with my old trusty samurai lol , after all everyone does it their way . I hope to see you on the rubicon trail one day , it’s on my list 🤟
I was reading about the 3.0 diesel , man i can’t wait to test drive one , maybe i’ll trade mine for one i mean 450+ torque oh man
1) Don't take loans out for ANY vehicles.
2) Factory lockers make a massive difference.
3) My 1998 montero SR hasn't failed me yet. Best $1500 I've spent.
1: not everyone have 40k cash
2: any locker makes a difference
3: yeah but it’s about time
I bought a new 2018 jkuR. Was 36k. New jluR was 45k. Easy choice. Might not be a jl but my parts are a whole lot cheaper 😁😁 nice video. Subbed👍👍
JL's Jk oh wow that an amazing deal on the jk good find lol , thnx for watching and subbing man 🤟🙏🏻
Can you get the electronic lockers from a Rubicon to work on a Sport?
Jason Hartman yup very simple you connect it to your s pod or aux , just like a light bar , you have to buy the wiring harness it’s like 70$ .
@@WranglerAddiction nice man. I'm considering getting air lockers or now maybe just getting some Rubicon take offs.
Jason Hartman arb locker is 1000 and about 400 to install , i already bought a rear dana 44 off a rubicon with gears locker and shafts low mileage for 1000 😉
Jason Hartman i’ll say just change your axles and get 44s , you gonna get lockers and stronger gears , shafts and it’s gonna cost you less .
@@WranglerAddiction sounds good. Finding the axles may be a challenge though.
your flag is hanging incorrectly. The stars should be in the upper left (as viewed by the viewer). I appreciate you hanging the flag up, but I'd appreciate it more if it were hung correctly. Now, if you are in distress, stars go on the bottom (aka upside down)... and if you put flag decals on your Jeep, just remember, stars lead the way, so the stars, regardless of side, will be toward the front of the vehicle. Jeep on...
I fixed it after the video , thank you tho 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@WranglerAddiction no worries; I was late to the party but see any comment. Right now I'm trying to weigh the differences/advantages of the Sport S trim against the Willys trim. I like what the Willys trim offers, but the Mrs could probably care less and never know (or use) the more capable features. Plus, I/we would add lighting/towing/cold wx pkgs. And possibly the 3-piece freedom top ($4k in options).
@@K03sport yeah like i said in the video everyone buy a jeep for a reason , I personally don’t care about any features because it’s not my daily i just drive my jeep once a week or to the trails so i saved a bunch by going with the base model and built it , i don’t post much on youtube anymore but you can see my build on instagram @joe_jlu
Where can I get lockers for my sport?
You can get arb lockers for 1000$ each and abot 700 to install them but try to find used rubicon axles for around 3500 now you have stronger axles with lockers for a little bit more .
@@WranglerAddiction thank you I'll try to find the axles
Yeah yeah yeah but do you know how capable an xj is with a welded diff and you can literally buy like 40 for the price of a new Jeep
James Wagner i agree but i want a reliable jeep that i can take the family in on a long trip and i need the 4 door , you can always build a tj on 1 tons and 40s for way cheaper .
Love my rubicon! Lol love my wife’s sport also 😂😂😂
Like i said in the video if you have the money rubicons are the best jeeps ever to build . But a poor guy like me have to find a way around it 😂😂
this guy, he got money to burn Joe, if i had Mo's money, id just throw mine away lol ESPECIALLY with that new J10 rebuild he got going.
john lopes 😂😂😂 that j10 is sick 🤟
Hahahahaha I got plenty of work to do
@@JLLIFEOFFROAD you really have to press a new bushing on Heathens trac bar?
MIn thing is you have a Jeep rubicon or not. ✌️
Darren Arnett i look for performance , and what makes a difference on the trails 🤟
“Im gonna tell you why I bought a sport and not a rubicon.”
Because the rubicon is expensive as hell.
Yup lol
@@WranglerAddiction I get it though lol
@@WranglerAddiction Do you feel like the computerized traction system is pretty decent though on the non-Rubicon wrangler’s? If so do you recommend staying on easy to Moderat trails on the wrangler sport versus Moderate to hard on the Rubicon? Or can you tackle hard trails as well
@@mallkrawlerz620 don’t bigger than 35 inch tires on the sport and you’ll be fine , you can go back and watch all the hard trails i’ve done on 35s and open diff . You can do pretty hard trails with a well built sport .
Sport Ecodiesel
Sport version is very bad ... Sahara is nice and rebcon
Why it's bad?
Wrangler Addiction because sport version doesn’t come with LED lights
@@AaaA-lx8bo so no LED makes a jeep bad ? 🤣 i don't care much about led it won't help on the rocks lol and you can always buy LEDs i have leds all around my jeep now for way cheaper than factory
@@AaaA-lx8bo My sport came with Led headlights.
@@DScherer75 both of my 2017's came with LED lights...