XJ Disrespect?

TA2Jeep · Mar 31, 2011

Saw this little tidbit via a trail rating system through Jeep Jamboree:

10 Extremely demanding. Reserved for the toughest
off-road trip in the U.S.A. – the Rubicon Trail. Requires
4WD with 4-LO (Not recommended for Jeep Patriot,
Compass, Liberty, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, or
Commander.)

:shocked:

SanDiegoOverland · Mar 31, 2011

Hmmm, interesting. Personally, I wouldn't take a stock cherokee through the rubicon...maybe that's what they mean.

Pound for pound the wrangler rubicon is a much more capable rig in stock form.

Darky · Mar 31, 2011

Stock, an XJ likely would have a very difficult time on the Rubicon. Tiny little 225/75 tires, LSD at best in one differential, not exactly a wheeler's dream rig. Hell, a stock TJ or JK would likely have a difficult time, unless it's the Rubicon model.

TA2Jeep · Mar 31, 2011

I understand the stockers are a no-go for the Rubicon, but this is the description for the preceding trail rating level:

8-9 Very demanding. Likelihood of getting stuck is
high. Mud holes may be deep and rock climbing is
more arduous. Lifts and lockers are helpful. Requires
4WD with 4-LO.

So, in my mind, in order to do a 10, you would need to be equipped at minimum for 8-9 rated trails and as far as I'm aware, a lifted / locked Cherokee is a capable rig for the Rubicon.

Maybe I'm just reading too much into this, LOL :confused1 - it just kind of felt like a shot across the bow when I saw that they didn't think much of the XJs..

GrimmJeeper · Mar 31, 2011

haters.

bhicks · Mar 31, 2011

As a previous TJ owner and someone who has ran the Rubicon, I can say two things. There's no way I would take a stock XJ through that trail. Also, if I HAD to pick a TJ or XJ for heavy wheelin, I would go XJ every time.

boostamante · Mar 31, 2011

bhicks said:
As a previous TJ owner and someone who has ran the Rubicon, I can say two things. There's no way I would take a stock XJ through that trail. Also, if I HAD to pick a TJ or XJ for heavy wheelin, I would go XJ every time.

And as an owner of an XJ who has ran the rubicon, let me just say.. HA!

trevanator · Mar 31, 2011

^ WIN! lol

souske · Mar 31, 2011

boostamante said:
And as an owner of an XJ who has ran the rubicon, let me just say.. HA!

Heck, 2wd toyotas can run the rubicon:woohoo:

boostamante · Mar 31, 2011

souske said:
Heck, 2wd toyotas can run the rubicon:woohoo:

yeah with an XJ yanking it up :greensmok

Skwerly · Mar 31, 2011

I know plenty of guys who've run the Rubi with built Cherokees but stock - no way hahaha. Even with the sway bars disconnected they are, like someone mentioned, not exactly a wheeler's dream.

Johnnie Walker · Mar 31, 2011

Of those vehicles listed, aren't they all unibody vs full frame? May that is their "reason" behind the list?

WebDog · Apr 1, 2011

You only need 31"s to run the Rubicon! :rof:

GrimmJeeper · Apr 1, 2011

i can outrun a rubicon in my saturn, does that count? :rof:

GrimmJeeper · Apr 1, 2011

Johnnie Walker said:
Of those vehicles listed, aren't they all unibody vs full frame? May that is their "reason" behind the list?

frames are for sissys :looser:

xcm · Apr 1, 2011

its a well known fact the xj has a fail chassis... just go with it.

bails85 · Apr 1, 2011

the only thing i like about the tj is that its convertible. kinda. everyone knows xj kick ass. besides xj can be built up and still cost less money then a tj in stock form. bitches act like the tj parts are gold plated and shit.

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