Rubicon Unlimited .VS. the 05 OR X might be a better comparison unless you’re looking for a short wheel base [SWB] vehicle.

IMO in general a SWB doesn’t ride as smooth on the highway, off-road a SWB will be an advantage sometimes while a LWB other times such as climbing.

Personally if I going to buy a vehicle just for wheeling I would get a rock buggy. I would have a hard time spending 25k+ plus another 5 to 10k+ for a long arm lift, skids, steering upgrades, bumpers, rear CV DS, HD axle shafts, u-joints, tires, etc that I would want with a jeep.
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