Chrysler Will not Give out Trail Rated badges

[1985xjlaredo]

Chrysler will not ship out free trail rated badges anymore. They cost 25.6o at my local dealer ship now! What a ripoff!

[IntrepidXJ]

you don't need a badge to prove your rig is trail rated......

[Lawn Cher']

Mine is trail raped












and beaten.

[seanR]

OH NO!
I was going to get one before I left for Moab, so I could be a cool kid!

[IXNAYXJ]

you don't need a badge to prove your rig is trail rated......x2. The myriad of scrapes, scratches, and dents prove it.

-----Matt-----

[shortxjdoug]

Mine is trail raped












and beaten.

yeah well after the trail raped and beat mine it took its wallet too.....

[IXNAYXJ]

yeah well after the trail raped and beat mine it took its wallet too.....:roflmao: Trail mugging!

-----Matt-----

[Geepfreak]

Chrysler will not ship out free trail rated badges anymore. They cost 25.6o at my local dealer ship now! What a ripoff!


I never wanted one when they were free..

[rock rash]

yeah, it seems like they do just hand em out though...liberty,commander, compass?

[Lawn Cher']

yeah, it seems like they do just hand em out though...liberty,commander, compass?

You have a point.

[1985xjlaredo]

Dam sorry i brought it up

[IXNAYXJ]

Dam sorry i brought it upWe're not bashing you, per se. More laughing at the concept that ChryCo thinks it's current vehicles are Trail Rated.

This is more appropriate:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/PNW%20Evans%209-10/DSC01300.jpg

-----Matt-----

[RichP]

Actually they, DC, should have their 'trail rated' rating taken away. The only thing they have left is the wrangler, thats it.....
It all ended when they put power windows and door locks in the wrangler, yea, a rag top with power door locks ...sheesh.

[IcedXJ]

so much for comfort...At least when the trail is raping me and my vehicle I want to have the possibility of flipping out when I go through water and short out all the creature comforts :D

[nonnie]

I never wanted one when they were free..
:clap:
They gave some out at the dealership I work for. The DC rep wanted to put one on my Chero which I refused. I asked him where he wheels....
:huh:

[GSequoia]

This is my trail rated badge:

http://xj.sequoiasite.com/pictures/wfw-wwuinaction.jpg
Just above "Cherokee"

:laugh3:

[GSequoia]

Actually they, DC, should have their 'trail rated' rating taken away. The only thing they have left is the wrangler, thats it.....
It all ended when they put power windows and door locks in the wrangler, yea, a rag top with power door locks ...sheesh.

And now you can get a 2WD Wrangler.

[1985xjlaredo]

Thnk God I have a an AMC

[RichP]

And now you can get a 2WD Wrangler.

You're kidding right, thats not even funny.....

[97XJ_Sport]

You're kidding right, thats not even funny.....

Nope.

[Fish'nCarz]

That DC didn't unnerstand was really apparent early on when the German manager (Schrimp?) asked, "Is it really necessary that everything with the Jeep brand be able to drive the Rubicon Trail?" Or words to that effect.

What a hoser!

[bjoehandley]

And now you can get a 2WD Wrangler.

What, they're going after the postal market again?

[Geepfreak]

That DC didn't unnerstand was really apparent early on when the German manager (Schrimp?) asked, "Is it really necessary that everything with the Jeep brand be able to drive the Rubicon Trail?" Or words to that effect.

What a hoser!


Where are you from?

:D:D

[Rev Den]

My topless hoe wears 1 badge.

1 badge that:

PROVES it is trail tested...and passed.
Prevents theft.....and promises retaliation for any violaters.
Identifies its owners......and thier brothers.
Shows pride that NO other badge can do.





What is this magic badge you ask?









http://www.midwestxj.org/albums/mwc/logo_phpBB.thumb.gif

Rev

[1985xjlaredo]

Where do I get my NAXJA MIDWEST CHAPTER decal?
I am a member and in the midwest?

[Ramsey]

you have to sell your soul to the devil

[Kittrell]

Thnk God I have a an AMC

Riiiiiiiight, 5 hours ago you were all butt hurt cause you couldn't get a Trail rated badge for free................:laugh:

[HaleYes]

Where do I get my NAXJA MIDWEST CHAPTER decal?
I am a member and in the midwest?

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46306

[dj's 2000 xj]

This is me, and this is my XJ with a badge. So............
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/May182006009.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/stewie.jpg

[Timber]

Chrysler will not ship out free trail rated badges anymore. They cost 25.6o at my local dealer ship now! What a ripoff!
If you really want one, PM me your address, and I'll send you one. Seriously.

[RTicUL8]

This is me driving on a flat road.
I put my camera on a tripod and just tilted it.


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/May182006009.jpg

Fixed!

You don't belive me....then explain why the trees are growing sideways. Dork!

[Kittrell]

I doubt it, the pond is level....

[dj's 2000 xj]

I have almost 1300 post, my name is still in black, and the air is too thin. My name is RTicUL8 = Dork. Check the water, web wheel weenie. :) Good morning. Trees sideways, who gives a pic that much thought (someone that has done it?)

[RTicUL8]

I doubt it, the pond is level....

Well, you may be right. I guess I'm feeling a little ornery this morning.

===

It's hard to tell with that picture and the leaning trees.
It's kind of like me saying that this is a picture of my Jeep going
down a steep hill:
http://home.comcast.net/~mypcwrench/downhill.JPG




BTW: This Jeep will be for sale next week. ;)

[Kittrell]

Well, you may be right. I guess I'm feeling a little ornery this morning.

===

It's hard to tell with that picture and the leaning trees.
It's kind of like me saying that this is a picture of my Jeep going
down a steep hill:
http://home.comcast.net/~mypcwrench/downhill.JPG




BTW: This Jeep will be for sale next week. ;)

Except that your reference point, the garage door, is not level. His reference point, the water, is.......................;)

[RTicUL8]

Except that your reference point, the garage door, is not level. His reference point, the water, is.......................;)


Maybe it's a stream going downhill.....lol.


p.s. I used to be red, but let my membership lapse this year. I'll pony-up again after I sell the black jeep.

note: It has a nice / pretty NAXJA sticker on the back window for anyone interested. :)

[goodburbon]

Maybe it's a stream going downhill.....lol.


p.s. I used to be red, but let my membership lapse this year. I'll pony-up again after I sell the black jeep.

note: It has a nice / pretty NAXJA sticker on the back window for anyone interested. :)

you're required to remove the sticker when you sell

[RTicUL8]

you're required to remove the sticker when you sell

But damit, the sticker doubles the value!http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/278.gif

[Lawn Cher']

But damit, the sticker doubles the value!http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/278.gif

And adds 15 hp.

[IcedXJ]

And adds 15 hp.
All stickers add horsepower, everyone knows that.

[UNCC_99XJ]

This is me, and this is my XJ with a badge. So............
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/May182006009.jpg


looks good! Same spot mine is in...

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/1768/dsc02251wc5.jpg

[Silverstreak01]

your running only 31 (all terrains) on 4.5inches of lift.... YOU SUCK

[johnlv6]

your running only 31 (all terrains) on 4.5inches of lift.... YOU SUCK

That's a random comment...stfu.

[Ramsey]

Well, you may be right. I guess I'm feeling a little ornery this morning.

===

It's hard to tell with that picture and the leaning trees.
It's kind of like me saying that this is a picture of my Jeep going
down a steep hill:
http://home.comcast.net/~mypcwrench/downhill.JPG




BTW: This Jeep will be for sale next week. ;)
its not that steep...

[Silverstreak01]

glad you have that adj trac bar listed as a mod. you stfu

he was telling someone they suck. i was just telling him he sucks.. now your telling me basicly i suck? what a viciouse net cycle.. man im just telling him not to tell people they suck thats all

[johnlv6]

glad you have that adj trac bar listed as a mod. you stfu

he was telling someone they suck. i was just telling him he sucks.. now your telling me basicly i suck? what a viciouse net cycle.. man im just telling him not to tell people they suck thats all

Now we all suck...that's just super.

[dj's 2000 xj]

I am confused on exactly who it is that is sucking?
And, if stickers add 15 hp, then I should be way ahead! :) note rear window advertisement.
I am now running 32x11.50 MT/R for off road and maybe winter use, and have a Ramsey 8000 on a carrier to move around.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/Jeep%20and%20Stuff/Wranglers014.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/9-27-06Winch002.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/Wranglers013.jpg

Call me if you need a pull!

[dj's 2000 xj]

Maybe it's a stream going downhill.....lol.


p.s. I used to be red, but let my membership lapse this year. I'll pony-up again after I sell the black jeep.

note: It has a nice / pretty NAXJA sticker on the back window for anyone interested. :)


I like the way you put the sale ad in, will probably get seen more this way. Everyone likes to see goofy threads like these go on. Mine is stuck in my sig. :guitar:

Now we all suck...that's just super. LOL

[Ramsey]

I am confused on exactly who it is that is sucking?
And, if stickers add 15 hp, then I should be way ahead! :) note rear window advertisement.
I am now running 32x11.50 MT/R for off road and maybe winter use, and have a Ramsey 8000 on a carrier to move around.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/Jeep%20and%20Stuff/Wranglers014.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/9-27-06Winch002.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/neeser77/Wranglers013.jpg

Call me if you need a pull!
that is hideous with that winch on there

[Menzenski]

that is hideous with that winch on there
x2; it kills your approach angle.

And this is a little off-topic, but "dj's 2000 xj", could you please add some tits to the bottom stick figure in your avatar? It's kinda weirding me out.

[Blaine B.]

Um, look at the water - the water is flat. Wouldn't the water be tilted too if the camera were tilted??????

[dj's 2000 xj]

that is hideous with that winch on there

That carrier is a temp until I get the warn carrier painted black to match the gaurd. That is the one that came with the guard when i bought it from mikeswrangler on here. I copied that pic from somewhere, will try to get some inplants for it. The carrier is only when needing a pull, note the lights behind it. Its on the back of my 88 limited now. Just too a pic to show my bud when I got the other day.

[RTicUL8]

Um, look at the water - the water is flat. Wouldn't the water be tilted too if the camera were tilted??????

Welcome to the discussion. Look at post #32 where I called called out.:dunce:

[XJLaredo]

And this is a little off-topic, but "dj's 2000 xj", could you please add some tits to the bottom stick figure in your avatar? It's kinda weirding me out.

I had that as my avitar a few months ago and got some crap to, so i gave her(bottom:rolleyes: ) some long hair.

[Kurt04]

"Trail Rated" has lost its prestige after they started putting them on some of the stuff they DC is building now. Kinda like Chevy's SS badging now that every model has an "SS" package.

[XJhabitat]

this thread is full of hate.. here i fixed it
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5018/fhjghjkt9.png

[Silverstreak01]

there probably just man boobs.... haha :)

[dj's 2000 xj]

this thread is full of hate.. here i fixed it
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5018/fhjghjkt9.png

Not too bad. Even if they are man boobs :) better get a bro.

[Fish'nCarz]

Not too bad. Even if they are man boobs :) better get a bro.

Ned Beatty!

[chelms27]

"Trail Rated" has lost its prestige after they started putting them on some of the stuff they DC is building now. Kinda like Chevy's SS badging now that every model has an "SS" package.

X2, I love Chevrolet, but they are losing me more every year. I refuse to buy a GM vehicle newer than 1998. And Jeep trail rated stickers are for posers.IMO....Its like euro lights!!

[Gil BullyKatz]

Listing specs and mods in sig is as uberghey as a trail rated badge...

Might as well post a pic of your foot long dong.

WHO are you hoping to impress here?

:twak:

[IcedXJ]

ME:D

[Timber]

Just to let you guys know, I'm sending out a few badges and won't have any left. Sorry.

[OT]

Analyze this one:

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=426544&img=HPIM1399.jpg

[Lou]

Analyze this one:
Invisible outriggers, or some freaky anti-gravity gizmo.

[87manche]

Analyze this one:

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=426544&img=HPIM1399.jpg
taken from the top of a tree, in a rock garden, and you're leaning your head to make it look off camber.
That guy standing there, photoshopped in.

[BlueGerbil]

I´d like to suggest, that Chrysler took their badges and put them into their ... - you get the idea....

[HaleYes]

I´d like to suggest, that Chrysler took their badges and put them into their ... - you get the idea....

You mean the same place you put your gerbil?

:dunno:

[ColoCherokees]

Back when DC was sending out free badges (with approved VIN), I got one, being the sucker that I am for free stuff. Now understand, I would never sully my own 96 XJ with a made-up PR insignia like the "Trail Rated" badge, so the thing sat on my desk for several months.

I debated the merits of applying the badge to my XJ either upside down, or with a red circle and slash around it - as in the "no-smoking" symbol - on my XJ, or perhaps applying it to an unsuspecting parked Prius (those of you who know of Boulder, CO can appreciate this humor).

Neither of these options proved suitably hilarious once the alcohol left my bloodstream.

But, in the meantime, we acquired a 1998 Mercury Sable (it's not a Taurus, it's got a fancier grille, dammit!). My wife, being the awesome girl she is, heartily agreed that the Sable (not-Taurus) was just as Trail-Rated as the damned Compass/Patriot (perhaps even the Commander, given an experienced driver).

Thus, we ended up with a dark blue 1998 Mercury Sable that (according to the badge) is "Trail-Rated." When my beloved XJ needed some repair, I drove our Trail-Rated 1998 Mercury Sable (not-Taurus) to the local Jeep dealership for the part I needed.

Being a dealership, the salesmen swarm any car older than 1 month old -waiting to pounce upon the hapless person getting out of such a jalopy - in order to convince them that any of the 2006 PT Cruisers on the lot will meet any need they could possibly have, including winning the 2007 Indy 500.

I parked in the "Customer Parking Only" area, right in front of a row of shiny new Rubicon TJs. The salesman (wearing his regulation "John Elway Jeep" fleece vest) walked swiftly towards me, he eyed my "woeful trade-in," he paused...cocked his head..."Where'd you get that badge?" he asked, pointing to the proud emblem affixed to my Ford Product's driver's side front fender.
"DC sent it to me," I replied.
"Oh...they probably thought you'd put it on a Jeep," he insightfully answered.
"Yeah, I've got a 96 Cherokee - I'm here to get a part for it," I cleverly retorted.
"Oh...how come you didn't put your Trail-Rated badge on your Cherokee?" he asked.
"Because real Jeeps don't need a stinking badge (pronounced in my best Mexican-American accent) to be 'trail rated,'" I spat back. I honestly thought that this crushing logic/display of my big-huge-brain, would end the discussion, knowing how car salesmen are loathe to offend a potential customer.

But no - this fool - this overly red-nosed (lay off the booze, "Mark") fool, pressed me on the issue. "Um, you know, that badge means something, and since you own a Jeep, you should understand that. Trail-Rated isn't a joke - you shouldn't just put it on your Taurus to be funny."

Wrong thing to say, "Mark." Exactly the wrong thing say.

"It's not a Taurus, it's a Sable," I smoothly replied, stroking the sexy-sloped hood of my fine FoMoCo product, thinking of the lusciouly curved mouth of my Mercury's distinctive grille (while ignoring the fact that the turn-signal won't come on when I try to indicate a left turn, or that the left rear door lock won't unlock).

"Ok, you shouldn't put that badge on your Sable," said "Mark."

"Well," I said, hoping that he didn't think the car looked as much like a startled wide-mouth Bass fish as I did, "it's just as much a 'trail vehicle' as the rest of Jeep's new crap, so I'll do what I want with my badge," I finished, with a super-intelligent snap-ash of my cigarette.

"Mark" had nothing to say - only a sadly confused, open-mouthed gape was his reply.

Thus, I totally destroyed an entire international auto-conglomerate with a little witty reparte.

All hail me, and my "Trail-Rated" 1998 dark-blue Mercury Sable (not-Taurus).

[OT]

Well, did you at least get Elway's autograph?

[Glenn B]

Funny story, thanks. :)

Guy in Colorado puts a trail rated badge on a Taurus. Good stuff. The only thing that could top that is somebody from the South putting one on a Pinto, or even a Vega. :D

Back when DC was sending out free badges (with approved VIN), I got one, being the sucker that I am for free stuff. Now understand, I would never sully my own 96 XJ with a made-up PR insignia like the "Trail Rated" badge, so the thing sat on my desk for several months.

I debated the merits of applying the badge to my XJ either upside down, or with a red circle and slash around it - as in the "no-smoking" symbol - on my XJ, or perhaps applying it to an unsuspecting parked Prius (those of you who know of Boulder, CO can appreciate this humor).

Neither of these options proved suitably hilarious once the alcohol left my bloodstream.

But, in the meantime, we acquired a 1998 Mercury Sable (it's not a Taurus, it's got a fancier grille, dammit!). My wife, being the awesome girl she is, heartily agreed that the Sable (not-Taurus) was just as Trail-Rated as the damned Compass/Patriot (perhaps even the Commander, given an experienced driver).

Thus, we ended up with a dark blue 1998 Mercury Sable that (according to the badge) is "Trail-Rated." When my beloved XJ needed some repair, I drove our Trail-Rated 1998 Mercury Sable (not-Taurus) to the local Jeep dealership for the part I needed.

Being a dealership, the salesmen swarm any car older than 1 month old -waiting to pounce upon the hapless person getting out of such a jalopy - in order to convince them that any of the 2006 PT Cruisers on the lot will meet any need they could possibly have, including winning the 2007 Indy 500.

I parked in the "Customer Parking Only" area, right in front of a row of shiny new Rubicon TJs. The salesman (wearing his regulation "John Elway Jeep" fleece vest) walked swiftly towards me, he eyed my "woeful trade-in," he paused...cocked his head..."Where'd you get that badge?" he asked, pointing to the proud emblem affixed to my Ford Product's driver's side front fender.
"DC sent it to me," I replied.
"Oh...they probably thought you'd put it on a Jeep," he insightfully answered.
"Yeah, I've got a 96 Cherokee - I'm here to get a part for it," I cleverly retorted.
"Oh...how come you didn't put your Trail-Rated badge on your Cherokee?" he asked.
"Because real Jeeps don't need a stinking badge (pronounced in my best Mexican-American accent) to be 'trail rated,'" I spat back. I honestly thought that this crushing logic/display of my big-huge-brain, would end the discussion, knowing how car salesmen are loathe to offend a potential customer.

But no - this fool - this overly red-nosed (lay off the booze, "Mark") fool, pressed me on the issue. "Um, you know, that badge means something, and since you own a Jeep, you should understand that. Trail-Rated isn't a joke - you shouldn't just put it on your Taurus to be funny."

Wrong thing to say, "Mark." Exactly the wrong thing say.

"It's not a Taurus, it's a Sable," I smoothly replied, stroking the sexy-sloped hood of my fine FoMoCo product, thinking of the lusciouly curved mouth of my Mercury's distinctive grille (while ignoring the fact that the turn-signal won't come on when I try to indicate a left turn, or that the left rear door lock won't unlock).

"Ok, you shouldn't put that badge on your Sable," said "Mark."

"Well," I said, hoping that he didn't think the car looked as much like a startled wide-mouth Bass fish as I did, "it's just as much a 'trail vehicle' as the rest of Jeep's new crap, so I'll do what I want with my badge," I finished, with a super-intelligent snap-ash of my cigarette.

"Mark" had nothing to say - only a sadly confused, open-mouthed gape was his reply.

Thus, I totally destroyed an entire international auto-conglomerate with a little witty reparte.

All hail me, and my "Trail-Rated" 1998 dark-blue Mercury Sable (not-Taurus).

[Blaine B.]

:us: I disagree - the new Jeep lineups are more trail rated than any other vehicles. Just because they've "fancied" them up with power locks and windows doesn't mean they are any less capable.

[OT]

No, the fact that they're less capable means they're less capable.

[rocklandxjer]

one word...
compass

[DrMoab]

:us: I disagree - the new Jeep lineups are more trail rated than any other vehicles. Just because they've "fancied" them up with power locks and windows doesn't mean they are any less capable.
Your real name is Forrest Gump huh?

I could care less about powerwindows and locks. My 89 Larado has PW and locks.

However...it doesn't have IFS, 4 inches of ground clearance, and front bumpers that can't even get on an RTI ramp.

[DrMoab]

Analyze this one:

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=426544&img=HPIM1399.jpg
Damn that is one ugly head.

[CommandoXJ96]

Blaines most likely refering to the 2 models (really just one) that still has solid axles, and an actual transfer case left in it that none of us have got to drive yet. the jk could be and looks to be very capable. too bad its other siblings have all been nuetered.

[Ramsey]

Funny story, thanks. :)

Guy in Colorado puts a trail rated badge on a Taurus. Good stuff. The only thing that could top that is somebody from the South putting one on a Pinto, or even a Vega. :D
Its not a Taurus!

Good story.

[Glenn B]

Its not a Taurus!

Good story.

That is what he "claims". :)

[DrMoab]

Blaines most likely refering to the 2 models (really just one) that still has solid axles, and an actual transfer case left in it that none of us have got to drive yet. the jk could be and looks to be very capable. too bad its other siblings have all been nuetered.
I agree with that. In fact I will go a step further and say that the new wrangler..."might" be the most cabable stock jeep ever built.

It's what they are doing the rest of the lineup that sickens me.

[RTicUL8]

I agree with that. In fact I will go a step further and say that the new wrangler..."might" be the most cabable stock jeep ever built.

I'd give my left nut for one...
Why not - I'm fixed anywayhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/570.gif

[IcedXJ]

I agree with that. In fact I will go a step further and say that the new wrangler..."might" be the most cabable stock jeep ever built.

It's what they are doing the rest of the lineup that sickens me.
Well the stock wrangler may be, but I only question what they do b/c it is not always about how they do stock, but the ease to modify and customize it that makes Jeeps appealing, at lest to me. If it is getting too fancy to make it street but trail rated it loses some of its appeal. I drive/drove my XJ on the street but its intention is Off-Road. It is like Jeep is in between and cannot decide...and off-roading on-roader...true mall wheeling if ya ask me...THe compass probably cannot mall wheel a cement parking thing (I do not know the name)

[OT]

Parking block?


I think with enough momentum, it could be done.

[IcedXJ]

Parking block?


I think with enough momentum, it could be done.
either that or you destroy the bumper or the move the parking block....maybe a 1 degree 20 foot ramp would do it:dunno:

[Silverstreak01]

the compass cant hit the front tire on a 30 degree rti ramp bumper just hits. someone posted up pics a while ago

[Blaine B.]

The Compass was invented to sooth the minds of people looking for economic sport-utility-Jeeps. I mean, it is a changing mindstate in the US these days.

[goodburbon]

The Compass was invented to sooth the minds of people looking for economic sport-utility-Jeeps. I mean, it is a changing mindstate in the US these days.


Something similar to a sammi would be acceptable, the compass is not. Bottom line, if it ain't jeep don't pretend it is.

[1985xjlaredo]

Dang i really should not have brought this up

[IXNAYXJ]

"Well," I said, hoping that he didn't think the car looked as much like a startled wide-mouth Bass fish as I did, "it's just as much a 'trail vehicle' as the rest of Jeep's new crap, so I'll do what I want with my badge," I finished, with a super-intelligent snap-ash of my cigarette.

"Mark" had nothing to say - only a sadly confused, open-mouthed gape was his reply.

Thus, I totally destroyed an entire international auto-conglomerate with a little witty reparte.Great story, and very well written. Thanks for sharing!

-----Matt-----

[Atl XJ]

Wow, I got mine as a joke and put it on the GF's old Neon. That POS was always in the shop so the dealer got to see it on numberous occasions. They didn't like it very much. :D

I can't believe anyone would actually want one, or even worse, pay money for one. Marketing really has a strong hold on some. :looser:

[1985xjlaredo]

Its not really marketing but I just thought It would be cool to put something from Jeep on there that wasnt around back then. I also got the AMCJeep Badge that was used on waggy's.