Longtravel Car?

[STAG]

I'm so confused. Are there two different types of 2014 cherokee's? Obviously there is the ugly one, but I thought that "WK2" style was the predecessor to the ugly one.... But it looks like they make both?

 

[TJDukit]

There is the WK2 or Grand Cherokee(not sure on new model changes though), and the new Cherokee or Cherokee branded Fiat garbage replacement for the Liberty. Just like they used to do they now have two different "Cherokees" only neither of them really fits the name anymore other than the Grand Cherokee being Jeep's top of the line SUV.

 

[StormRider]

There's also the 2015 Renegade:

 

[STAG]

There is the WK2 or Grand Cherokee(not sure on new model changes though), and the new Cherokee or Cherokee branded Fiat garbage replacement for the Liberty. Just like they used to do they now have two different "Cherokees" only neither of them really fits the name anymore other than the Grand Cherokee being Jeep's top of the line SUV.

In that case, I'd drive a WK2.

 

[zukijames]

the 2015 renegade looks just like the new 4 door fiats except lifted and jeep badges haha poor jeep

 

[sixstringsteve]

hey, at least they have some sturdy tow hooks. If those come with a t-case (doubtful) they could be the modern equivalent to the suzuki sidekick. That'd be cool.

 

[1adam12]

I read this and can't help but think a well built tacoma fits the bill Nicely except the mpg thing

 

[flexyfool]

lifted subaru

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/4429209433.html

 

[Skylinerider]

hey, at least they have some sturdy tow hooks. If those come with a t-case (doubtful) they could be the modern equivalent to the suzuki sidekick. That'd be cool.

The Trailhawk edition will come with "Active Drive Low"
When in "4-Low" mode the front and rear axles are locked together and power is sent to all four-wheels through a gear reduction in the power transfer unit; providing a crawl ratio of 20:1.

Looks like a great little softroader to me.

 

[skiboarder]

here you go.

 

[Marsh99]

http://www.caranddriver.com/photo-g...o-build-a-pickup-they-succeed-spectacularly-1

 

[thenag]

7 pages and no one brought up the crown vic?!

Cheap
IFS
drives like a ... boat?
mpg sucks
ground clearance isn't horrible but approach and departure would need some trimming
4 doors
reliable-ish
I am sure the springs could be swapped out for some heavy duty truck springs and you could baja with it
no AWD though... (but hell you could swap in a f150 trans, tcase and front "axle")

[video=youtube;KFwPXEeJ3aI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KFwPXEeJ3aI[/video]

 

[benjy]

http://www.caranddriver.com/photo-g...o-build-a-pickup-they-succeed-spectacularly-1

This is kind of weird, but I really dig that. I haven't seen a mini I liked since the rover-mini...

 

[sixstringsteve]

I love the Rover minis.

 

[Marsh99]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/52422-05-Focus-with-94-Toyota-pickup-running-gear

 

[sixstringsteve]

iiiiinteresting. i'd love to see some more pics of the suspension. Lower that thing 3" and it'd be perfect.

 

[Kevin B.]

View attachment 91497
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/52422-05-Focus-with-94-Toyota-pickup-running-gear

I didn't follow the link, but if that's the Focus I think it is, they put that body on a Toyota frame and drivetrain.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Yes, it's the focus you think it is. Do you have more info about it kevin? I'd love to see some pics of the independent suspension.

 

[Kevin B.]

I know a guy on another forum that seemed to know a lot about it, but he hasn't been around in a while. I'll see if I can ping him.

As far as I know, it's stock from the frame down with the torsion beam IFS and 3link rear.

 

[thefirstzukman]

Here you go.. forester rolling on 30x9.5 2.5 turbo
http://www.stiblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/dsc04404.jpg