I've run with ZJ's that could hang with just about anyone. Anwhere from
4-6" of lift, long arm kits, etc. Go nuts. And it STILL rode smooth. I
got out of my TJ into a ZJ and it was like driving a caddy on the trails.

Don't hesitate to buy an old ZJ and build it up.

Eric
99 TJ SE
"Dean" <no.email @ papernapkin.net> wrote in message
news:j2jeu0dpgr6h4v4lqgksa1gjvveape1kbn@4ax.com...
>
> For all you young parents out there don't blink cause that baby you're
> lugging
> around in a car seat is going to be huge in what seems like mere moments.
> My
> boy is as tall as his mom and still growing. The back seat of the TJ is
> just
> too small and we've got to figure something else out.
>
> My wife and I are talking about our options and one of our talking points
> was
> building a Grand Cherokee. Its got some pluses: backseat room, could be
> more
> comfortably driven to and from the trail (4 hour drives), and it would be
> unique.
>
> But I'm concerned that a built Grand couldn't keep up with my group of
> friends.
> http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/jeep/moab.htm
> These are from Golden Spike in Moab. (my jeep is the one with the hard top
> and
> the kid in the shot has added 11/2 feet to his height.) When all is said
> and
> done I'm looking to build a Moab rock crawler that can run the 4+ trails
> all day
> long and still drive home at night. This won't be my daily driver, but a
> weekender that might be driven to work occasionally.
>
> Anybody here driving Grands like Jeeps? Any suggestions as to the best
> years
> and engines between 1993 and 1999? Links, experiences, stories?
>
> Thanks
> Dean

 

I've run with ZJ's that could hang with just about anyone. Anwhere from
4-6" of lift, long arm kits, etc. Go nuts. And it STILL rode smooth. I
got out of my TJ into a ZJ and it was like driving a caddy on the trails.

Don't hesitate to buy an old ZJ and build it up.

Eric
99 TJ SE
"Dean" <no.email @ papernapkin.net> wrote in message
news:j2jeu0dpgr6h4v4lqgksa1gjvveape1kbn@4ax.com...
>
> For all you young parents out there don't blink cause that baby you're
> lugging
> around in a car seat is going to be huge in what seems like mere moments.
> My
> boy is as tall as his mom and still growing. The back seat of the TJ is
> just
> too small and we've got to figure something else out.
>
> My wife and I are talking about our options and one of our talking points
> was
> building a Grand Cherokee. Its got some pluses: backseat room, could be
> more
> comfortably driven to and from the trail (4 hour drives), and it would be
> unique.
>
> But I'm concerned that a built Grand couldn't keep up with my group of
> friends.
> http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/jeep/moab.htm
> These are from Golden Spike in Moab. (my jeep is the one with the hard top
> and
> the kid in the shot has added 11/2 feet to his height.) When all is said
> and
> done I'm looking to build a Moab rock crawler that can run the 4+ trails
> all day
> long and still drive home at night. This won't be my daily driver, but a
> weekender that might be driven to work occasionally.
>
> Anybody here driving Grands like Jeeps? Any suggestions as to the best
> years
> and engines between 1993 and 1999? Links, experiences, stories?
>
> Thanks
> Dean

 

I've run with ZJ's that could hang with just about anyone. Anwhere from
4-6" of lift, long arm kits, etc. Go nuts. And it STILL rode smooth. I
got out of my TJ into a ZJ and it was like driving a caddy on the trails.

Don't hesitate to buy an old ZJ and build it up.

Eric
99 TJ SE
"Dean" <no.email @ papernapkin.net> wrote in message
news:j2jeu0dpgr6h4v4lqgksa1gjvveape1kbn@4ax.com...
>
> For all you young parents out there don't blink cause that baby you're
> lugging
> around in a car seat is going to be huge in what seems like mere moments.
> My
> boy is as tall as his mom and still growing. The back seat of the TJ is
> just
> too small and we've got to figure something else out.
>
> My wife and I are talking about our options and one of our talking points
> was
> building a Grand Cherokee. Its got some pluses: backseat room, could be
> more
> comfortably driven to and from the trail (4 hour drives), and it would be
> unique.
>
> But I'm concerned that a built Grand couldn't keep up with my group of
> friends.
> http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/jeep/moab.htm
> These are from Golden Spike in Moab. (my jeep is the one with the hard top
> and
> the kid in the shot has added 11/2 feet to his height.) When all is said
> and
> done I'm looking to build a Moab rock crawler that can run the 4+ trails
> all day
> long and still drive home at night. This won't be my daily driver, but a
> weekender that might be driven to work occasionally.
>
> Anybody here driving Grands like Jeeps? Any suggestions as to the best
> years
> and engines between 1993 and 1999? Links, experiences, stories?
>
> Thanks
> Dean

 

I just bought a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited. Very sweet ride compared to
my Wrangler. Significanly more legand storage room in the back.

 

I just bought a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited. Very sweet ride compared to
my Wrangler. Significanly more legand storage room in the back.

 

I just bought a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited. Very sweet ride compared to
my Wrangler. Significanly more legand storage room in the back.

 

2005 Jeep Unlimited.....Rubicon!
Yep they're finally here.

 

2005 Jeep Unlimited.....Rubicon!
Yep they're finally here.

 

2005 Jeep Unlimited.....Rubicon!
Yep they're finally here.