Jeep or not to jeep?

[A2017J]

Hey guys,

For starters this is a great forum! had fun reading through some of the sub forums but as you could imagine there is still a lot to go. I am here because me and the boys are starting to go out every weekend in his Range Rover and it's time that i got my own offroad ride. Now we all know that jeep does a better job but we also know that, even know jeeps are technically offraod vehicles not all of them are so good at the offroad bit. But i'm going to be honest i'm not so clued up when it comes to Jeeps in general.

What i would love to get from you guys is your opinion on what Jeep/Jeeps do you thinks best for offroad? and why? When it comes to on road driving i don't mind if it feels like a tank as long as when i'm offroad the jeep will beat any landscape.
https://www.easyprices.com/
Looking forward o some reply's guys!!

[NTRubicon]

The wrangler is hard to beat, the choice comes down to lift, tyres, traction aids (lockers etc) and the great battles of 3.8 v 4.0 v 3.6, petrol v diesel, two or four door, manual or auto, rubicon or built.

My choice was 4 door, 3.6 petrol, auto, rubicon with 33" Cooper Stt pro. Without a family to transport I would do the same in 2 door

[Steve F]

Best offroad is easy, Wrangler Rubicon, of course others can be modded to the same/better spec but from the factory no other Jeep will go further offroad. 2 door is my choice, shorter wheelbase means less lift needed etc.

Cheers
Steve

[A2017J]

Cheers guys! I will start doing a little online research into the Wrangler Rubicon. After checking some YouTube videos and pricing them up i will get back to you with i'm sure, more questions.

Thanks for the reply's guys

[Tyvokka]

Newish Rangies are more city cars, occasional farm and offroad. (Why would you want to scratch and sprinkle mud on the thing). Vintage ones are awesome, V8, 35s/37s...blah..blah..blah...

Just know that Wranglers are awesome offroad with diff locks, bigger tyres, discos. Whilst they aren't "trucks", they certainly aren't "cars" neither. They are "Jeeps". They don't drive like cars, so don't expect them to. The older models of Grand Cherokees, Cherokees, FSJs are great wheeling too provided they're built up a bit / a lot.

If you want more car like then the Grand Cherokee and Cherokee are great.

The other little fiat, not so sure...just don't.

[A2017J]

I have seen a nice 2007 Wrangler Rubicon online already kitted out for off road madness, going for $28,000? this is out of my price range but gives me an idea.. I was just looking at the Cherokees before i read the message above this is also another motor in mind

[Tyvokka]

Relax and shop around mate. Keep your ear to the ground..

Recently sold for 28.5k, Phil Shent's awesome weapon:
No more to do 'cept a 6.2L V8 Supercharged conv.


DEPOSIT TAKEN - THANKS FOR ALL THE INTEREST

FOR SALE. RARELY DRIVEN AND WELL MAINTAINED JK. Genuine 42xxx K's on the clock. Mechanically A1 and nothing to spend to get you out among the toughest tracks you are game to take on. The list of modifications is long but probably missing a few. All the major stuff I can think of is listed. If you are after a mall crawler this is not the Jeep for you. It has been used for purpose, there are bush pin stripes, there are some scrapes and bumps on the under carriage. But they are badges of honour! Ask anyone that's been wheeling with JKJEEP and they will confirm that this Jeep will go further and harder than what the driver has the balls to do! As you can see by the list, no expense has been spared, the sum total of parts is more than just the Jeep would be worth stock! So get your cash out and buy it, you won't regret it!

2010 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
42xxx Kilometres
37” Mickey Thompson MTZ
Walker Evens 17” Alloy Wheels
PSC Cylinder Assist Steering, Box, Ram & Pump
Currie Rock Jock Dana 60 Diffs Front & Rear
TeraFlex Ball Joints
Custom Heavy Duty Drive Shafts Front & Rear
5:36 Diff Ratios
ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear
ARB Double Pump Compressor
TeraFlex Big Brake Kit Front (Rotor & Callipers)
4” TeraFlex Lift with TeraFlex Tuned Fox Remote Shocks
TeraFlex Speed Bumps Front & Rear
TeraFlex High Steer Knuckles
Currie High Steer Draglink
Currie Heavy Duty Tie Rod
Teraflex Heavy Duty Trackbar
Synergy Rear Trackbar
Synergy Control Arms (All
Currie Anti Rock Sway Bars Front & Rear
Long Ranger Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Poison Spyder Brawler Stubby Front Bar
Runva 11XP Premium Winch
Poison Spyder Brawler Rockers
Custom Rear Bar with LED Backup Lights
TeraFlex Hinged Carrier with Adjustable Wheel & Accessory Carrier
Black Widow Drawer System with Cargo Barrier
Uniden UHF Radio with Remote Speaker & Controls
Safari Snorkel
JW Speaker Headlights
Aftermarket Thermo Fan with Alloy Shroud
Hard Top & Soft Top
Rego to July 2017

$28,500