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NorCal_Chris

NorCal_Chris

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ok assuming both jeeps are same price, wich one do you choose?


#1 91 yj

4.0ltr, 5 spd, 231 w/sye
8 Lug D44 front with chromolly high steer, 5.13 gears, lock-rite locker, and larger duel piston disc brakes.
8 lug d60 rear, 1 ton chevy disc brakes, 5.13 gears, detroit locker
has 80% thread on 37x12.50 Goodyear Mtr (hummer take offs)
Tube fenders, rock sliders and full corner gaurds (genrite ones that go door to tail gate)
Crawler bumpers f/r
Tinted windows
like new back seat.
ac/heat
8k winch

needs complete set of front axleshafts

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#2
99 cherokee.
Dana 44/9 inch full size swap.
38 gumbo mudders with good tread
Complete high steer, 5:38 gears, tnt axle truss,
Rubicon 7.5 coils short arm with a 2 inch puck,
spooled in the rear open in the front,
disc brakes at all for wheels,
rear trac bar
, new drive lines, both axles have been completely rebuilt,
Doesn't smoke knock or tick and engine is really peepy.
Flowmater with 5 inch stack thats turned down behind rear axle.
The cruise control works off and on, heater, a/c.
Mild body damage from trails, all windows and doors work.
Interior is pretty good shape. 70 mph no problem.


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if i was getting a jeep i would go with the YJ. gotta like the topless
 
Both look like decent semi-hardcore trail rigs.

Personally the unibody construction of the cherokee makes me leery of them. Idk why jeep did that...
 
I still dont under stand slinging full width axles under a mid size truck... Its not like either of this jeeps have an axle that isnt available in the correct width.
 
better gas milage, ac, newer, plusher, more streetable, smaller. Something that my wife will want to be in and that my kid can go in (15mo)
 
I wouldn't count on much better gas mileage from either, likely low teens (having many years of experience with lifted YJ's, XJ's and TJ's)
 
38377k5 said:
I wouldn't count on much better gas mileage from either, likely low teens (having many years of experience with lifted YJ's, XJ's and TJ's)
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both guys claiming 18mpg average highway on these. My truck gets about 11 or so.

Also my truck sees about 50 miles a month because it drives like a floating turd so i dont drive it to work unless i have to
 
NorCal_Chris said:
throwing a monkey wrench in...

Wife said she likes both equally. so no help there :haha:
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After driving them both for a couple hundred miles that would change. I currently have both styles that I drive regularly. The Cherokee is more family and road friendly, has much more storage space and still can be a capable wheeler.
 
NorCal_Chris said:
both guys claiming 18mpg average highway on these. My truck gets about 11 or so.

Also my truck sees about 50 miles a month because it drives like a floating turd so i dont drive it to work unless i have to
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I think you are going about it the wrong way.
The right way is to get a DD car that gets you 30-35 MPG, for a fraction of what these are going to cost you.
You can get one for anywhere between $700 and $2000.
I have been using my jetta (33mpg) for the last 3 years, and I paid $700 for it, spent $80 for a set of good tires a couple of months ago, other than that oil changes and put gas and go.
You have a capable wheeler, don't buy another wheeler that will get you 20% better fuel mileage according to the seller.
More like maybe 10% better in reality.
:dunno:
Instead, get a Car, and if you break your wheeler, you can still go to work.
 
imiceman44 said:
I think you are going about it the wrong way.
The right way is to get a DD car that gets you 30-35 MPG, for a fraction of what these are going to cost you.
You can get one for anywhere between $700 and $2000.
I have been using my jetta (33mpg) for the last 3 years, and I paid $700 for it, spent $80 for a set of good tires a couple of months ago, other than that oil changes and put gas and go.
You have a capable wheeler, don't buy another wheeler that will get you 20% better fuel mileage according to the seller.
More like maybe 10% better in reality.
:dunno:
Instead, get a Car, and if you break your wheeler, you can still go to work.
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i agree.
 
imiceman44 said:
I think you are going about it the wrong way.
The right way is to get a DD car that gets you 30-35 MPG, for a fraction of what these are going to cost you.
You can get one for anywhere between $700 and $2000.
I have been using my jetta (33mpg) for the last 3 years, and I paid $700 for it, spent $80 for a set of good tires a couple of months ago, other than that oil changes and put gas and go.
You have a capable wheeler, don't buy another wheeler that will get you 20% better fuel mileage according to the seller.
More like maybe 10% better in reality.
:dunno:
Instead, get a Car, and if you break your wheeler, you can still go to work.
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this is a replacement for the blazer :whistle:
 
Wrangler frames are boxed and love to rot from the inside out. They look great till you accidentally pull a section out with your hand. Always watch out for painted frames. I think any wrangler that old is bad news, but it is in the south.
 
Id go XJ, but like said I wouldnt count on much better mileage than a full size.
 
Let it be known that I avidly voiced my opinion against this.
But, a brother is a brother, and ya gotta support 'em...

That said, I voted Cherokee, from a street manner's/family rig standpoint.
I also know just about zero about either Jeep....

The more I look at the pics, the more I think you should get the YJ.
I see yer dilema.
 
YJ all the way. Get what you want and enjoy it. If I ever own a jeep it will be the YJ style. Just look it over real good.
 
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