MSDTR Chapter #31 Roundtable Discussion (Part II)
#421
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nice!
I'm looking at Jeeps - but not a NEW one.
I'm looking for something I can use as a daily driver (park the diesel dually when I'm not HAULING something), and be able to "explore" forest service roads in Colorado.
I think I want something like This, but wonder if I should get a stock one and do the upgrades or take my chances that one that already has this kind of stuff might be abused.
Would this be a good choice? (I honestly don't know much about Jeeps, other than they are usually in the way when I'm ATVing!)
Does the price seem ok?
I'm looking at Jeeps - but not a NEW one.
I'm looking for something I can use as a daily driver (park the diesel dually when I'm not HAULING something), and be able to "explore" forest service roads in Colorado.
I think I want something like This, but wonder if I should get a stock one and do the upgrades or take my chances that one that already has this kind of stuff might be abused.
Would this be a good choice? (I honestly don't know much about Jeeps, other than they are usually in the way when I'm ATVing!)
Does the price seem ok?
#422
Chapter President
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tupelo, MS
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nice!
I'm looking at Jeeps - but not a NEW one.
I'm looking for something I can use as a daily driver (park the diesel dually when I'm not HAULING something), and be able to "explore" forest service roads in Colorado.
I think I want something like This, but wonder if I should get a stock one and do the upgrades or take my chances that one that already has this kind of stuff might be abused.
Would this be a good choice? (I honestly don't know much about Jeeps, other than they are usually in the way when I'm ATVing!)
Does the price seem ok?
I'm looking at Jeeps - but not a NEW one.
I'm looking for something I can use as a daily driver (park the diesel dually when I'm not HAULING something), and be able to "explore" forest service roads in Colorado.
I think I want something like This, but wonder if I should get a stock one and do the upgrades or take my chances that one that already has this kind of stuff might be abused.
Would this be a good choice? (I honestly don't know much about Jeeps, other than they are usually in the way when I'm ATVing!)
Does the price seem ok?
I would much rather buy a Jeep that has a few "character" marks dents and dings that was owned by a dedicated off-roader who takes pride and care in his rig, than a pristine pavement pounder owned by a clueless person that has never left the blacktop. In my experience, those are the ones which give you more problems once you start working them hard the way they were built to work.
#423
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Another friend suggested that I limit my search to 1997 or newer, because that is when they switched fro leaf springs to coil springs. What is your opinion on that?
What are "features" that I should look for or avoid?
What are "features" that I should look for or avoid?
#424
Chapter President
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tupelo, MS
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
He's right. Stick with the post '97 years. If going with auto, realize they didn't have overdrive until 2003 I believe. Stay away from the 4cyl, and do your best to find one with a rear Dana44. In the earlier years, it was a stand alone option and quite rare. Later on, especially after about 2001, they became part of the off-road group option package. Rubicons, are most sought after and more than just stickers. On those, you got a 4to1 t-case, Dana44 front&rear with ARB type selectable lockers and 4.11 gears. Along with a few other upgrades as well.
Everything else, is personal preference. I personally like the long wheel base option they offered only from 2004-2006 and are all called the Unlimited model. Hardtop, soft top........manual/auto, its all up to you what you want.
Everything else, is personal preference. I personally like the long wheel base option they offered only from 2004-2006 and are all called the Unlimited model. Hardtop, soft top........manual/auto, its all up to you what you want.
#426
Chapter President
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tupelo, MS
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#428
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#432
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Camp Pendleton, CA
Posts: 962
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#434
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Camp Pendleton, CA
Posts: 962
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
streetsmoker
Natl. and Regional Chapters / Special Events
55
09-19-2006 05:37 PM
streetsmoker
Natl. and Regional Chapters / Special Events
90
06-21-2006 07:00 AM
DieselDaze
Natl. and Regional Chapters / Special Events
3
02-04-2006 12:39 AM