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TheOtherLeft
12-09-2007, 05:47 PM
Has anyone heard if Jeep will ever bring out a diesel JK Rubicon.

What would the issues be - different diff/transmision/transfer ratios? Anything else?
BLU-125
12-09-2007, 07:44 PM
You have mentioned a few of the problems.

Despite what the Jeep Forums say, I think that it would take a USA release for it to happen here. Now they look like releasing a diesel JK in the US, but with a different engine to the Oz/Euro JK.
tasar
12-09-2007, 08:57 PM
The US have only just allowed diesels in all 50 states

So we will get them soon

Initially the ratios on the dana 44 couldn't get it right

So buy a JK diesel renegade add a 3 in lift, bigger tyres, add lockers and disconnects and you will have a rubicon

Seriously don't wee an issue
TheOtherLeft
12-09-2007, 11:03 PM
You have mentioned a few of the problems.

Despite what the Jeep Forums say, I think that it would take a USA release for it to happen here. Now they look like releasing a diesel JK in the US, but with a different engine to the Oz/Euro JK.

Do you know what diesel it will be running? Do they have a time frame?
BLU-125
13-09-2007, 08:04 PM
No & no.....
tasar
18-09-2007, 10:22 PM
New Euro Rubicon Diesel driving impressions - JK-Forum.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Bulletin Board (http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=15640&highlight=diesel)

there seems to be a diesel rubicon in europe
JasperJ
21-09-2007, 05:50 PM
Some countries in Europe do indeed have the JK Wrangler Rubicon in a diesel, but only as an Auto.
They are running the same ratio's as the Rubicon available both here in Aust and the States. In fact in Austria you can only get a diesel wrangler, as the petrol is not listed in their price list.
However it is pricey there you are looking at around $74000 Aust for one there, the Italians are not that much better off at 39,000 Euro,(about $63,000) but at least they can have the manual.
DC have the wierdest variable pricing but in the policy, for instance metallic paint in Aust is $300 option(how anyone can call a choice of anything other than black an option is beyond me)but in the U.K 400 pounds.
BLU-125
21-09-2007, 07:01 PM
Guess I was wrong......... :)
TheOtherLeft
22-09-2007, 01:43 PM
So theoretically, would the 2.8 diesel bolt straight into the Aus Rubicon since the rations are the same? What about the auto, is it the same as the European version?
Dan96XJ
22-09-2007, 05:27 PM
So buy a JK diesel renegade add a 3 in lift, bigger tyres, add lockers and disconnects and you will have a rubicon

Seriously don't wee an issue

except you still dont have a front D44, lower gearing (4.11s) and auto incab controlled discos. If I had a choice between a deisel Sport or petrol Rubicon, i would still (as much as I like diesel) go the rubi becuase it has a better drivetrain.
4WD4FUN
30-04-2008, 08:52 PM
Did read a thread some were that a CRD offroad pack was being looked at for Australia Not quite a Rubi but Difflock dyana 44 rear and disconect sway bar. Will try and find more details and advise.
damo83
14-05-2008, 12:20 PM
Did read a thread some were that a CRD offroad pack was being looked at for Australia Not quite a Rubi but Difflock dyana 44 rear and disconect sway bar. Will try and find more details and advise.

Check it out here...

Jeep delivers diesel Wrangler offroad upgrade – Car Reviews, News & Advice - CarPoint Australia (http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2901637.aspx)