Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

some advise

Tech Talk for Jeep owners.

Moderator: GUtripper

Post Reply
Posts: 48
Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:22 pm
Location: melbourne

some advise

Post by Funky »

hi guys i got a pajero that is up for sale and thinking of getting a 1995 JEEP CHEROKEE Limited was wondeing if can give me the pros and cons bout them iv heard they flex really well but very expensive to upgrade the susspension and also heard there not reliable.

let me know your thoughts thanks guys.
Posts: 322
Joined: Fri May 21, 2004 12:10 am

Post by Steve F »

Flex well, used to be expensive to upgrade the suspension but with local suppliers getting more and more on top of this and the XJ being one of the longest running 4WDs unchanged in the US its now relatively cheap for a basic lift.

No less reliable than any other 4WD, rear diff is not the strongest, radiator is a bit dodgey and can overheat if not looked after and a few other bits and pieces.

Cheers
Steve
GV
Posts: 141
Joined: Sun May 15, 2005 9:28 pm

Post by GV »

XJ's are great!

Get yourself a super reliable manual with the 2.5 litre turbo diesel donk - the one that comes with the top performing VM engine. You'll never buy another 4WD again.

The 4.0 petrol auto is a bit of a gas guzzler and is prone to overheating. Many people have tried to fix the heat problem (bonnet vents, different radiator, electric thermo fans, etc etc with mixed results). Some people love the auto though, even if they suck your wallet dry at the fuel bowser.

Better for you to go the manual 2.5 turbo diesel. Plenty of torque, frugal on fuel, and you'll easily get 500,000km trouble free motoring from that wonderful VM engine.

In stock form XJ's perform better than a GU Patrol off-road. True!

With a modest lift and 32" tyres you can tour the Australian outback with easy (ask GOJEEP - he does heaps of touring).

They can even be lifted higher (suspension lift) and fitted with 35" tyres which is great for comps - tough as nails!

:)
Posts: 340
Joined: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:57 pm
Location: SYDNEY

jeep

Post by reprise »

been looking for the turbo deisal and have not been able to find any???
Posts: 1544
Joined: Tue Oct 22, 2002 8:37 am
Location: Performing booty fab in my Garage

Re: jeep

Post by Wooders »

reprise wrote:been looking for the turbo deisal and have not been able to find any???
Seriously look for a petrol one instead....
Cheers [url=http://www.wooders.com.au]Wooders[/url]
Posts: 234
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2004 9:55 pm

Re: jeep

Post by Mczook »

Wooders wrote:
reprise wrote:been looking for the turbo deisal and have not been able to find any???
Seriously look for a petrol one instead....
x2, they are great value too!
If you dont have CTMs you don't know Axle Jack
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests