Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392

BYEIL wrote

You really think Ford is putting all this R&D into the Bronco and going to let themselves fall short of the Wrangler?



“One of the key things that reduces the flexibility of an independent suspension setup is the stabilizer bar, which links the two front wheels together to reduce body roll. The Bronco has an available electronic disconnect on its front stabilizer bar, allowing way more travel—on an RTI ramp, which measures a 4x4's suspension flex, a Bronco Badlands goes from a score of 560 with the stabilizer bar connected to 700 when disconnected.

Finally, while independent suspension used to mean limited wheel travel, Ford says the Bronco's suspension has 17 percent more travel than the Wrangler. You can also get Bilstein position-sensitive dampers on every trim of the Bronco, which get stiffer toward the top end of their travel. That means more on-road comfort around town with better composure in challenging high-speed terrain. Combined with the inherent advantages of independent front suspension, the new Bronco should easily feel more refined and stable than the Wrangler, especially in the on-road driving where most owners spend the majority of their time.”

vt100 wrote

They conveniently don't mention which Wrangler they compare it with And I assume it is not Rubicon but most likely a regular Sport. While on Bronco side they use their top of the line config.

BYEIL wrote

Most people drive it on roads more than offroad so it would only make sense to improve road manners. At least Ford understands this logic.

They should keep a straight axle version which im guessing would only make up a small percentage of sales. It would keep the "hardcore" guys from throwing a tantrum.

N8N wrote

But that is the appeal of the Wrangler. If you want something on road oriented, but with good light off road capability, they offer the Grand Cherokee. Two different vehicles.

BYEIL wrote

Yeah you’re right. Ford is going to take one of the most highly anticipated auto relaunches since the Camaro and release some half-ass build that won’t even beat their one competitor.

vt100 wrote

Any architecture has its limitations. IFS is much harder and way more expensive to make suitable for rock crawling. Then reliability will also be worse - check how often folks need to replace axles on IFS They literally carry spare axles all the time with them. And bending lower control arms happens all the time too.
And customization and lifting will be much much harder and more expensive comparing to SA.

dgoldenz wrote

I had one, great daily except for the gas mileage. Needs a bigger tank. Would def get another one.

dgoldenz wrote

I had one, great daily except for the gas mileage. Needs a bigger tank. Would def get another one.

keg97 wrote

Great feedback- thanks! How many miles did you put on it? Any issues?

I know that mileage is rough and looked up the gas tank size as well. Our Escalade's poor gas mileage wasn't nearly as bad with the 30 gallon tank since you didn't need to visit a gas station quite as often.

JerseyM3 wrote

How'd it handle? I know its a jeep and I realize its not a track weapon, but as someone who has a Rubicon and has owned 5 wranglers before it can attest the worst things about these rigs are the poor handling at speed and the brakes. So throwing 400hp in one seems insanely fun 😁 but I just gotta know.

JerseyM3 wrote

How'd it handle? I know its a jeep and I realize its not a track weapon, but as someone who has a Rubicon and has owned 5 wranglers before it can attest the worst things about these rigs are the poor handling at speed and the brakes. So throwing 400hp in one seems insanely fun 😁 but I just gotta know.

keg97 wrote

Anybody on here own or have owned one of these?

I'm looking for a fun supplemental vehicle and I've always wanted a Jeep. I've driven the 2.0 and 3.6 engines and they're just rough. I'm too used to our German engines! I've had a 4xe for a rental a few times and actually liked the instant torque. But they have major recalls and safety issues. I test drove a 392 yesterday and wow. The engine. The exhaust. It actually rides quite nicely too.

Bumpinjeep wrote

Which 392 variant did you drive?
Rubicon 392/Final Edition
MOAB 392
Willys 392
The basically all offer the same on road but vary with pricing. The main difference is that the Willys being the cheapest, doesn't have a front locker nor electronic swaybar disconnect (easy fix).
It's on my short list of vehicles when I replace my current 4Xe lease (I also love the way the 4Xe has instant power/torque, but with values dropping, there's no point in buying out my lease).

keg97 wrote

Rubicon 392

bimmer456 wrote

Amazing how this thread has managed to come back in 2026 from 2021.

JerseyM3 wrote

For those of you interested in buying one, I am on my 5th. Love them. Yeah they are quirky. Yeah the handling sux. Yeah its 60-0 in about an hour. Yeah all those things. But theres nothing like it, maybe the Bronco. But my bro inlaw has one. The Outer Banks trim. Tbh, its a pos. Plastic everywhere. Drives marginally smoother then the RUBI I have. But my Rubi as well as entry level wranglers have a nicer interior. The dash isnt plastic. The seats are more comfortable and the new display is nicer too. Now I haven't been in the Raptor version so I can't compare. But nothing like pressing a button on a gorgeous day and 90% of the roof rolls back. And if you need more to air out your shorts, take the doors off. Hell, drop the windshield too.