Platinum Member Kiwi Pete Posted April 24, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) Hey everyone, I'm in the market for a 4 door JL Rubicon and need a little help. Before I take the plunge my better, and much smarter, half has suggested I check that one would actually fit in my garage. I've figured out the Rubi is 183cm high and with my garage being 186 I've got about 30mm to play with, but that does seem pretty tight. So, I was wondering if there's anyone on here around the Hythe/Folkestone area (CT21) with a standard JL Rubi who might be prepared to pop over and see if it fits in. I would be most happy to pay for your time in cash or beer or a charitable donation. Cheers, Pete Edited April 24, 2023 by Kiwi Pete Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Spike64 Posted April 26, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted April 26, 2023 Hi, I'm about 20miles away from Hythe/Folkestone but only have a 2 door Rubicon. Let me know if this would be any use. Regards Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Kiwi Pete Posted April 26, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted April 26, 2023 That's really kind of you Ian - I'm thinking I'd really need a 4 door as there's a bit of an angle on the driveway. Having said that I've had re-measure and think it should be okay, just need to decide if I actually want to do it. Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Spike64 Posted April 26, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted April 26, 2023 no probs, happy to answer any questions about ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Kiwi Pete Posted April 27, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted April 27, 2023 Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Kiwi Pete Posted May 1, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 1, 2023 Okay, I made a jig! I've got 20mm clearance, which is as good as a mile Next question, can anyone recommend a rack to carry push bikes? My new jeep has a tow bar but thinking something that attached to the spare wheel might work best... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted May 1, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted May 1, 2023 Neat! If your clearance is tight and you have a ramp angle going into the garage you should make a jig that replicates the roofline from the rear windscreen to the front windscreen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Kiwi Pete Posted May 2, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) Thankfully you drive up forward into the garage so I'm hoping it'll work, though I don't think I'l be able to reverse the Jeep into there! The distance between the centreline of the rear wheels on the estate to the high bar represents the distance from the centreline of the front wheels on the Rubicon to the top of the windscreen (approx. 1200mm). Collecting on Saturday so will know for sure by then PS, anyone want to buy a 2008 A4 Avant?! Edited May 2, 2023 by Kiwi Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member BLUE STAR Posted May 2, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted May 2, 2023 You could always 'air down' the tyres for extra clearance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member UKTJ Posted May 3, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 02/05/2023 at 12:49, Kiwi Pete said: Thankfully you drive up forward into the garage so I'm hoping it'll work, though I don't think I'l be able to reverse the Jeep into there! The distance between the centreline of the rear wheels on the estate to the high bar represents the distance from the centreline of the front wheels on the Rubicon to the top of the windscreen (approx. 1200mm). Collecting on Saturday so will know for sure by then PS, anyone want to buy a 2008 A4 Avant?! Picture when you do please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted May 3, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 02/05/2023 at 17:17, BLUE STAR said: You could always 'air down' the tyres for extra clearance I had to do that on my TJ to get it in and out of the garage. It's not ideal as the tyres don't like being like that for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Kiwi Pete Posted May 10, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 10, 2023 Well, it fits. Has about 5mm clearance. Bloody love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted May 10, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted May 10, 2023 Wow that is close. Be careful driving into the garage in the summer or with hot tyres after a motorway journey. The tyre pressure will increase with heat and may consume your clearance gap if they expand taller below the axle centreline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Kiwi Pete Posted May 10, 2023 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 10, 2023 Good call V, thanks. I'm thinking "new tyre day" may also be challenging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member UKTJ Posted May 10, 2023 Platinum Member Share Posted May 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, Kiwi Pete said: Good call V, thanks. I'm thinking "new tyre day" may also be challenging! New tyres may be expensive if it also means a pair of side hinges garage doors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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