This thing is awesome! I do believe this Jeep is capable of everything my lifted and locked 97 Wrangler could do, except I had an additional traction device installed on my TJ and this one has an open differential in the front (I’ll upgrade that in the future with a Detroit TrueTrac).
My new Jeep has 3.73 gears, which with my auto tranny and torque-converter is the equivalent of a manual stick and 4.11’s. Don’t feel alone if this tech talk goes past you, just suffice it to say that it is geared for off-road in Texas for the most part and can still roll on the highway as a daily driver. I know from experience that I can run everything with this set-up, from the beaches to the logging roads with ease.
I had to have the beefy Dana 44 rear-end with TracLoc, which since 1997 has been built even beefier that my unbreakable 1997 TJ Dana 44, but stronger is better. The Jeep I picked out pretty much fit my options list with a couple of exceptions. It had “tubular side steps”, which look functional, but I’m told they fail miserably when you drop the Jeep on a rock or log, so I didn’t want them and asked if they would remove them. I planned to buy a set of “Rock Rails” and install them for rocker panel protection, but the dealership called back and asked if I would take a set of Wrangler Rubicon rock rails in exchange!
The Jeep came with a $500.00 side air bag option and although I would rather spend that on the upgraded sound system, I decided I couldn’t remove the air bag option, or add the factory upgraded sound, so I looked the other way on these options. I can add a small subwoofer and amp later – but, the Jeep has Sirius radio and a one year subscription and yes, it is super nice. I might have to renew this plan at the end of the year.
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i had similar run-in with this dealership in 2008. my wife wanted a charger and i wanted a ram p/u...suffice to say, we bought 2 vehicles at clear lake dodge and got a much better deal..with a lot less attitide.
I'm suprised that in this economy any dealership would turn their back on business.
Pretty cool, Bert! I'll race 'ya in my new car ;)BTW...saw an alarm clock today that awakens with the smell of BACON...LOL! Immediately thought of you!
The blue Jeep looks nice. Am impressed Jeep cheaper by a mile not a bad deal at all. 4 door Jeep is good for a family and you can also consider a ride with friends.
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