Traveler III
- 4,002
- First Name
- Kelly
- Last Name
- Herrin
- Member #
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2032
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KFØDEX
A few have asked (and many more wondered, I'm sure) why I would invest all this time and money into the Grand Cherokee (ZJ) platform. Let me start by saying, it would not be my first choice if it were my daily driver, or if I had kids. I'd want something newer, nicer, and bigger. However, as a tool for Overlanding (getting to those hard to get to places), these are my preferences:
1 - Solid front axle.
2 - Coil springs.
3 - Room to sleep inside.
4 - High power to weight ratio.
5 - Small & lightweight.
6 - Tight turning radius.
When you compare it to other popular "Overland" rigs, it stacks up pretty well...
1998 ZJ (<100k miles), add 4.5" lift with 33's, 410 Gears, Air Lockers, Bumpers, Winch, Skids, Sliders, Rack, and Lights... <$20k + AAA Membership ;-)
Note: I would much prefer a diesel, with a frame, but not if it means giving up any of the above :-)
1 - Solid front axle.
2 - Coil springs.
3 - Room to sleep inside.
4 - High power to weight ratio.
5 - Small & lightweight.
6 - Tight turning radius.
When you compare it to other popular "Overland" rigs, it stacks up pretty well...
1998 ZJ (<100k miles), add 4.5" lift with 33's, 410 Gears, Air Lockers, Bumpers, Winch, Skids, Sliders, Rack, and Lights... <$20k + AAA Membership ;-)
Note: I would much prefer a diesel, with a frame, but not if it means giving up any of the above :-)
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