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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread which is better #711540 03/31/06 08:55 AM Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 66 colorado K kingfoss OP Getting the Wheeling Fever so which is better off road with comperable 4 in lifts a cherokee or a wrangler both 4.0. 2000 TJ 5" lift 33" BFG AT Rear 4-link coming soon Front hp dana 44 and frod 9" Rear coming sonn Re: which is better [Re: kingfoss] #711541 03/31/06 02:23 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler This is a trick question, right? Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Re: which is better [Re: BigJim] #711542 03/31/06 02:57 PM Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 563 Illinois Chris72 Rock Warrior Quote This is a trick question, right? Maybe, maybe not... Over all, the full framed shorter wheelbase TJ would be better. but... Ask yourself a few questions: 1. What kind of trails will I do? 2. How often will I wheel? 3. How much room for "stuff" do I need? 4. Who's going to go with me (kids, dog, etc) "Better" is relative to what you intend to do with it. Come back with those answers and we'll see <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Re: which is better [Re: Chris72] #711543 03/31/06 04:21 PM Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 66 colorado K kingfoss OP Getting the Wheeling Fever i am talking in pure offroad ability with no other factors. 2000 TJ 5" lift 33" BFG AT Rear 4-link coming soon Front hp dana 44 and frod 9" Rear coming sonn Re: which is better [Re: kingfoss] #711544 03/31/06 04:46 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,817 Higlands Ranch, CO F Fred Blackstone Body Damage is Cool Chris is right about qualifying the response. Overall, the Wrangler is "better" offroad. It's easy to want to credit the Cherokee for its longer wheelbase, but it's obvious the stock Wrangler's better ground clearance, approach angle, breakover angle, departure angle, and wheel articulation is going to assist the four wheeler more offroad. 94 YJ, SOA, 2-1/2 Alcans, ARB-front, Detroit-Rear, 4.56:1 gears, Oasis Trailhead compressor, 4:1 Terra Lo, 37x12.50x15 SSR's, 8000 lb Ramsey, & etc. Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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