which 4x4 to choose

[Wanttohuntmore]

The 4.0 straight six has got to be one of the best engines ever made (behind Ford's 300 six  ).  For a cheap wheeler, the cherokee wins hands down.  The toy's will need some more expensive front end work to make them comparable to a straight axle cherokee.  What I don't get, is why everyone thinks the Toy's are so dependable?  I've had 3 now, and from what I've read, and experienced, yes, they can last a LONG time, but they require some expensive maintenance.  For example, the 2.4 (22 re) motor lasts forever, but you better change that oil pump in it or you'll likely break the timing chain adjuster that is oil actuated.  Their 3.0 v6, prone to head gasket leaks....  3.4 v6, told by the toy dealer that my new Tacoma (back in 2002) had a small coolant leak, that they can only fix about 50% of the time, something to do with how the hose would clamp unsuccessfully.  They said just watch the coolant level.  I kept that truck for 6 yrs and it wasn't a problem, but still....  I ended up selling it and bought a Tundra, no probs so far.

But truly, all of them are just machines, that will break over time.  I must admit though, that 2002 Tacoma TRD had the most awesome ride on pothole covered roads!  The cherokee's suck compared to IFS on bumpy roads!

[Thenewguy]

I read this post and was hoping for Antlers!

[huntinhick]

well the wife hooked me up,  we decied since this is to be my Daily driver also we wanted something a little newer.  So she tracked me down a 2005 jeep liberty CRD with the 2.8 liter deisel.  Its nice sized and tows 5000 lbs and gets good milage.  So when I get home from deployment in a month I will have new"er" jeep sitting in the drive way.  I might have to keep her (the wife too)

[bobcat]

That's cool that it's a diesel and will get decent mileage, just so long as you know it's not a REAL Jeep.   

[addicted]

man getting a deisel is awesome. That will be great for daily driver and hunting rig. There are lift kits out there if you ever feel  like going that way but the best thing to do in that reguardis take out the front suspension and drivetrain and slap in a D44 or something.

but sweet ride. I wish mine came in diesel in US spec. thats the way to go.

[huntinhick]

I am stoked that she found the Diesel version.  I have already found a lift for the CRD it has heavier springs and stuff for the front.  I plan on a 2" lift, rock rails, bumper, armor cause I break things and good tires.  and I think it will go anywhere I point it. Rockyroad outfitters has alot of good stuff for the liberty I have a feeling they are going to be getting alot of my cash over the next few years.

[Curly]

Do you realize that the Jeep Liberty is the preferred vehicle by gay men?  Not that it should matter to you, just thought it was interesting when I read an article a while back that listed "gay" vehicles.  It even ranked higher on the list than Subaru's. 

Anyway, congrats on the new rig.  I always thought about getting a diesel Liberty.......and no, I'm not gay and I didn't let the article on gay vehicles persuade me out of getting the rig either....

[addicted]

sign up at www.jeepforum.com for all your tech questions. i think yours is called a KJ?

[Alchase]

Cherokee is the XJ, 

[addicted]

he said he got a libby

[jackelope]

Liberty is a KJ.

The diesel is awesome as long as you don't ever have to replace the EGR valve which is their biggest problem area. Really their only problem area. We replace glow plugs every now and then but the EGR valve replacement sucks.  It's expensive and it's not an easy repair on the CRD.
Good luck with it, they are cool little diesel engines for sure.

[addicted]

you should build it like this one. 

[Special T]

Jackalope they must have fixed their problem with the variable pitch vanes in the turbo... What was the story on that? I passe on one of the early ones because of the problems... Something like the bearings went out prematurely? 

[gasman]

you should build it like this one. 

I'd wheel it 

I would even put "Barbie Jeep" on it