Thanks for all the funny replies; I got a few good laughs. I've been working 12-hours days for the past few weeks getting my Cherokee Country in shape. This is my first Jeep and like the Montero I have noticed several times that the engineers actually put some thought into where they put things, like not putting something in the way of a component so you can get to it easily.

The running gear seems to be engineered on the light side compared to my little tank, which probably explains why the Cherokee is so much lighter 3050/3500 (truck scale weight).

The main reason I switched is the 190HP I6 (which I've been told is a great engine) combined with the lighter weight, which will make towing my heavy popup a breeze. It has open axles, front (Dana 30) and rear (Dana 35) and with a longer wheelbase I'm not confident that the Jeep will get me as far off-road as the Montero did.

I joined a Cherokee forum and a first glance the members don't seem to be as knowledgeable as some of the guys here, but I'll see, as I get deeper into it.

Not to get political but the Montero is going to a guy that is so fed up with where this country is headed that he's selling everything he owns, has bought a motorhome and will tow the Montero to Central America where he plans to settle.

Again, thanks for the sometimes mind-blowing amount of technical data that I found here and the respectful way I was treated.