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Re: TJ vs JK
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... > > "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message > news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > >> > >> Say what!? > >> > >> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? > >> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and > >> leave > >> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is > >> the point yo missed.) > >> > >> > > > > > > You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals > > are > > specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength through > > use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. > > > > The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness > > increases > > as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but > > eventually cracks and breaks. > > > Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the discussion? Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your point. Never mind. Saludos cordiales, Earle > > Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it is > straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, which > is the topic. > > > > > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: TJ vs JK
Earle Horton wrote:
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>> Say what!? >>>> >>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>> leave >>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>> the point yo missed.) >>>> >>>> >>> >>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>> are >>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength through >>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>> >>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>> increases >>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>> eventually cracks and breaks. >> >> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the discussion? > > Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front > bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your > point. Never mind. > > Saludos cordiales, > > Earle Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it > is >> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, > which >> is the topic. But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it became hard and brittle. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: TJ vs JK
Earle Horton wrote:
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>> Say what!? >>>> >>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>> leave >>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>> the point yo missed.) >>>> >>>> >>> >>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>> are >>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength through >>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>> >>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>> increases >>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>> eventually cracks and breaks. >> >> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the discussion? > > Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front > bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your > point. Never mind. > > Saludos cordiales, > > Earle Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it > is >> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, > which >> is the topic. But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it became hard and brittle. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: TJ vs JK
Earle Horton wrote:
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>> Say what!? >>>> >>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>> leave >>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>> the point yo missed.) >>>> >>>> >>> >>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>> are >>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength through >>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>> >>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>> increases >>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>> eventually cracks and breaks. >> >> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the discussion? > > Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front > bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your > point. Never mind. > > Saludos cordiales, > > Earle Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it > is >> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, > which >> is the topic. But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it became hard and brittle. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: TJ vs JK
Earle Horton wrote:
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message > news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>> Say what!? >>>> >>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>> leave >>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>> the point yo missed.) >>>> >>>> >>> >>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>> are >>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength through >>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>> >>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>> increases >>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>> eventually cracks and breaks. >> >> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the discussion? > > Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front > bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your > point. Never mind. > > Saludos cordiales, > > Earle Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it > is >> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, > which >> is the topic. But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it became hard and brittle. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote: >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message >> news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >>> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >>> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>>> Say what!? >>>>> >>>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>>> leave >>>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>>> the point yo missed.) >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>>> are >>>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength >>>> through >>>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>>> >>>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>>> increases >>>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>>> eventually cracks and breaks. >>> >>> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the >>> discussion? >> >> Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front >> bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your >> point. Never mind. >> >> Saludos cordiales, >> >> Earle > > Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 > times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> >>> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it >> is >>> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, >> which >>> is the topic. > > But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > > Mike In metallurgical terms, hardness and strength are related. The hardest metals aren't the toughest or most durable ones though. I think the terminology might be causing this discussion. Most metals that are hardened in a furnace, such as tool steels, are very brittle after hardening. They are actually tempered, or drawn down to a lower hardness after heat treating to where the ductility increases. There is a point where each alloy has its maximum durability for its intended application. A work hardened piece of metal has gone beyond the maximum recommended hardness and lost its ductility. Depending on the steel of the bumper, it could possibly be heated to red hot with a torch and allowed to slow cool to return the ductility to a higher level. Crude, but it does work for most common steels. Chris |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote: >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message >> news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >>> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >>> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>>> Say what!? >>>>> >>>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>>> leave >>>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>>> the point yo missed.) >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>>> are >>>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength >>>> through >>>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>>> >>>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>>> increases >>>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>>> eventually cracks and breaks. >>> >>> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the >>> discussion? >> >> Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front >> bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your >> point. Never mind. >> >> Saludos cordiales, >> >> Earle > > Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 > times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> >>> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it >> is >>> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, >> which >>> is the topic. > > But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > > Mike In metallurgical terms, hardness and strength are related. The hardest metals aren't the toughest or most durable ones though. I think the terminology might be causing this discussion. Most metals that are hardened in a furnace, such as tool steels, are very brittle after hardening. They are actually tempered, or drawn down to a lower hardness after heat treating to where the ductility increases. There is a point where each alloy has its maximum durability for its intended application. A work hardened piece of metal has gone beyond the maximum recommended hardness and lost its ductility. Depending on the steel of the bumper, it could possibly be heated to red hot with a torch and allowed to slow cool to return the ductility to a higher level. Crude, but it does work for most common steels. Chris |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote: >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message >> news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >>> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >>> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>>> Say what!? >>>>> >>>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>>> leave >>>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>>> the point yo missed.) >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>>> are >>>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength >>>> through >>>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>>> >>>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>>> increases >>>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>>> eventually cracks and breaks. >>> >>> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the >>> discussion? >> >> Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front >> bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your >> point. Never mind. >> >> Saludos cordiales, >> >> Earle > > Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 > times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> >>> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it >> is >>> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, >> which >>> is the topic. > > But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > > Mike In metallurgical terms, hardness and strength are related. The hardest metals aren't the toughest or most durable ones though. I think the terminology might be causing this discussion. Most metals that are hardened in a furnace, such as tool steels, are very brittle after hardening. They are actually tempered, or drawn down to a lower hardness after heat treating to where the ductility increases. There is a point where each alloy has its maximum durability for its intended application. A work hardened piece of metal has gone beyond the maximum recommended hardness and lost its ductility. Depending on the steel of the bumper, it could possibly be heated to red hot with a torch and allowed to slow cool to return the ductility to a higher level. Crude, but it does work for most common steels. Chris |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote: >> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message >> news:DgMoi.12080$U47.10233@trnddc08... >>> "T. Greening" <tgreen@yomama.com> wrote in message >>> news:46a175ee$0$4905$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >>>>> Say what!? >>>>> >>>>> Metal can be made stronger by bending it then straightening it again? >>>>> That's patently absurd. But, you miss the point, bend a bumper and >>>>> leave >>>>> it be and it will never hit anything again. (That's a joke son, and is >>>>> the point yo missed.) >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> You might think it's absurd but it happens to be correct. Some metals >>>> are >>>> specifically designed to start off soft and increase in strength >>>> through >>>> use. The correct term IS called work hardening and it does work. >>>> >>>> The steel DOES become stronger but as it does, it's brittleness >>>> increases >>>> as well, which is why as you keep bending it it gets harder to bend but >>>> eventually cracks and breaks. >>> >>> Can you give an automotive application that actually fits the >>> discussion? >> >> Right after I got my Jeep I smacked a GMC pickup, hard, with the front >> bumper. That bumper has never hit anything again. O wait, that's your >> point. Never mind. >> >> Saludos cordiales, >> >> Earle > > Even more to the point, my post where I said I had to straighten mine 3 > times and gave up. It hasn't tagged anything since... > >> >>> Any metal on my Jeep that has been bent is weaker and bends easier if it >> is >>> straightened. This is particularly notable on the fenders and bumpers, >> which >>> is the topic. > > But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > > Mike In metallurgical terms, hardness and strength are related. The hardest metals aren't the toughest or most durable ones though. I think the terminology might be causing this discussion. Most metals that are hardened in a furnace, such as tool steels, are very brittle after hardening. They are actually tempered, or drawn down to a lower hardness after heat treating to where the ductility increases. There is a point where each alloy has its maximum durability for its intended application. A work hardened piece of metal has gone beyond the maximum recommended hardness and lost its ductility. Depending on the steel of the bumper, it could possibly be heated to red hot with a torch and allowed to slow cool to return the ductility to a higher level. Crude, but it does work for most common steels. Chris |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still remember that experience! -- Will Honea |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still remember that experience! -- Will Honea |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still remember that experience! -- Will Honea |
Re: TJ vs JK
Mike Romain wrote:
> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it > became hard and brittle. > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still remember that experience! -- Will Honea |
Re: TJ vs JK
Will Honea wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote: > >> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it >> became hard and brittle. >> > > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it > creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the > process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that > is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still > remember that experience! > Blister eh? ;-) Mike |
Re: TJ vs JK
Will Honea wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote: > >> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it >> became hard and brittle. >> > > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it > creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the > process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that > is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still > remember that experience! > Blister eh? ;-) Mike |
Re: TJ vs JK
Will Honea wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote: > >> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it >> became hard and brittle. >> > > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it > creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the > process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that > is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still > remember that experience! > Blister eh? ;-) Mike |
Re: TJ vs JK
Will Honea wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote: > >> But ever notice after a few straightens it cracks? That is because it >> became hard and brittle. >> > > Technically, Mike, that should be fatigued. Bending a wire to break it > creates several interesting effects in metal, especially steel, in the > process - that is, if you are trying to pass a metallurgy course and that > is one of the experiments. Even with my memory these days, I can still > remember that experience! > Blister eh? ;-) Mike |
Re: TJ vs JK
Looks like no one is interested in responding to your question, so I'll
give it a shot. You may have been quoting me below, but I'm sure there are others with sentiments in that direction among the Jeep crew. Let me qualify that statement by saying the new JK will never REPLACE my current SWB Wrangler. I could see owning one of the 4dr models to compliment the TJ, but one of the things I love about the TJ is that it has largely held on to the CJ7 size which I enjoy on/offroad. The JK is bigger and less appealing to me, but it also depends on the size of the trails you are running as well. tw txjeep7@gmail.com wrote: > I have been reading some of the specs on the JK Rubicon > Unlimited.... front and rear lockers you can activate with the > flick of a switch? dana 44s front and rear? 32" tires standard, no > lift kit needed?? 4.10 gear ratio, 4:1 compression, and a six speed > manual? And all with a factory warranty!!! Sounds like the most > capable stock jeep EVER. You might even be able to stick 33s or 34s > on it straight out of the showroom! Not to mention, it can tow 3500 > pounds.... I might finally be able to get rid of the separate tow > vehicle I had to keep for my jet skis and ATVs because my TJ couldn't > tow over 2000 lbs! > > As soon as I saw the photos and read the first specs, my heart has > been racing with desire. Pamela Anderson move over, all my lust is > for the latest and greatest off the Chrysler assembly line! > > But wait. There seems to be a derisive undercurrent of scorn and > disappointment here on the jeep group. People are saying things like > "the TJ is the last wrangler I'll ever buy." > > Why?????? What am I missing? What's wrong with the JK... it sounds > like an offroader's dream! > > I remember when the TJ came out, people scoffed and said it would > never be as good as the YJ. And when the YJ came out, people swore > they'd never give up the CJ. I'm too young to remember when the CJ > first hit the market, but I'm willing to bet people were dissing it > when compared to the Willys. > > So... is all this anti-JK sentiment just "sour grapes" by people who > are slow to change (and perhaps a bit unhappy/jealous that they bought > a TJ and now something has eclipsed it)? Or is there some real, > material failing in the JK that I need to be aware of before trekking > to a dealership to lay down my cash for one? > |
Re: TJ vs JK
Looks like no one is interested in responding to your question, so I'll
give it a shot. You may have been quoting me below, but I'm sure there are others with sentiments in that direction among the Jeep crew. Let me qualify that statement by saying the new JK will never REPLACE my current SWB Wrangler. I could see owning one of the 4dr models to compliment the TJ, but one of the things I love about the TJ is that it has largely held on to the CJ7 size which I enjoy on/offroad. The JK is bigger and less appealing to me, but it also depends on the size of the trails you are running as well. tw txjeep7@gmail.com wrote: > I have been reading some of the specs on the JK Rubicon > Unlimited.... front and rear lockers you can activate with the > flick of a switch? dana 44s front and rear? 32" tires standard, no > lift kit needed?? 4.10 gear ratio, 4:1 compression, and a six speed > manual? And all with a factory warranty!!! Sounds like the most > capable stock jeep EVER. You might even be able to stick 33s or 34s > on it straight out of the showroom! Not to mention, it can tow 3500 > pounds.... I might finally be able to get rid of the separate tow > vehicle I had to keep for my jet skis and ATVs because my TJ couldn't > tow over 2000 lbs! > > As soon as I saw the photos and read the first specs, my heart has > been racing with desire. Pamela Anderson move over, all my lust is > for the latest and greatest off the Chrysler assembly line! > > But wait. There seems to be a derisive undercurrent of scorn and > disappointment here on the jeep group. People are saying things like > "the TJ is the last wrangler I'll ever buy." > > Why?????? What am I missing? What's wrong with the JK... it sounds > like an offroader's dream! > > I remember when the TJ came out, people scoffed and said it would > never be as good as the YJ. And when the YJ came out, people swore > they'd never give up the CJ. I'm too young to remember when the CJ > first hit the market, but I'm willing to bet people were dissing it > when compared to the Willys. > > So... is all this anti-JK sentiment just "sour grapes" by people who > are slow to change (and perhaps a bit unhappy/jealous that they bought > a TJ and now something has eclipsed it)? Or is there some real, > material failing in the JK that I need to be aware of before trekking > to a dealership to lay down my cash for one? > |
Re: TJ vs JK
Looks like no one is interested in responding to your question, so I'll
give it a shot. You may have been quoting me below, but I'm sure there are others with sentiments in that direction among the Jeep crew. Let me qualify that statement by saying the new JK will never REPLACE my current SWB Wrangler. I could see owning one of the 4dr models to compliment the TJ, but one of the things I love about the TJ is that it has largely held on to the CJ7 size which I enjoy on/offroad. The JK is bigger and less appealing to me, but it also depends on the size of the trails you are running as well. tw txjeep7@gmail.com wrote: > I have been reading some of the specs on the JK Rubicon > Unlimited.... front and rear lockers you can activate with the > flick of a switch? dana 44s front and rear? 32" tires standard, no > lift kit needed?? 4.10 gear ratio, 4:1 compression, and a six speed > manual? And all with a factory warranty!!! Sounds like the most > capable stock jeep EVER. You might even be able to stick 33s or 34s > on it straight out of the showroom! Not to mention, it can tow 3500 > pounds.... I might finally be able to get rid of the separate tow > vehicle I had to keep for my jet skis and ATVs because my TJ couldn't > tow over 2000 lbs! > > As soon as I saw the photos and read the first specs, my heart has > been racing with desire. Pamela Anderson move over, all my lust is > for the latest and greatest off the Chrysler assembly line! > > But wait. There seems to be a derisive undercurrent of scorn and > disappointment here on the jeep group. People are saying things like > "the TJ is the last wrangler I'll ever buy." > > Why?????? What am I missing? What's wrong with the JK... it sounds > like an offroader's dream! > > I remember when the TJ came out, people scoffed and said it would > never be as good as the YJ. And when the YJ came out, people swore > they'd never give up the CJ. I'm too young to remember when the CJ > first hit the market, but I'm willing to bet people were dissing it > when compared to the Willys. > > So... is all this anti-JK sentiment just "sour grapes" by people who > are slow to change (and perhaps a bit unhappy/jealous that they bought > a TJ and now something has eclipsed it)? Or is there some real, > material failing in the JK that I need to be aware of before trekking > to a dealership to lay down my cash for one? > |
Re: TJ vs JK
Looks like no one is interested in responding to your question, so I'll
give it a shot. You may have been quoting me below, but I'm sure there are others with sentiments in that direction among the Jeep crew. Let me qualify that statement by saying the new JK will never REPLACE my current SWB Wrangler. I could see owning one of the 4dr models to compliment the TJ, but one of the things I love about the TJ is that it has largely held on to the CJ7 size which I enjoy on/offroad. The JK is bigger and less appealing to me, but it also depends on the size of the trails you are running as well. tw txjeep7@gmail.com wrote: > I have been reading some of the specs on the JK Rubicon > Unlimited.... front and rear lockers you can activate with the > flick of a switch? dana 44s front and rear? 32" tires standard, no > lift kit needed?? 4.10 gear ratio, 4:1 compression, and a six speed > manual? And all with a factory warranty!!! Sounds like the most > capable stock jeep EVER. You might even be able to stick 33s or 34s > on it straight out of the showroom! Not to mention, it can tow 3500 > pounds.... I might finally be able to get rid of the separate tow > vehicle I had to keep for my jet skis and ATVs because my TJ couldn't > tow over 2000 lbs! > > As soon as I saw the photos and read the first specs, my heart has > been racing with desire. Pamela Anderson move over, all my lust is > for the latest and greatest off the Chrysler assembly line! > > But wait. There seems to be a derisive undercurrent of scorn and > disappointment here on the jeep group. People are saying things like > "the TJ is the last wrangler I'll ever buy." > > Why?????? What am I missing? What's wrong with the JK... it sounds > like an offroader's dream! > > I remember when the TJ came out, people scoffed and said it would > never be as good as the YJ. And when the YJ came out, people swore > they'd never give up the CJ. I'm too young to remember when the CJ > first hit the market, but I'm willing to bet people were dissing it > when compared to the Willys. > > So... is all this anti-JK sentiment just "sour grapes" by people who > are slow to change (and perhaps a bit unhappy/jealous that they bought > a TJ and now something has eclipsed it)? Or is there some real, > material failing in the JK that I need to be aware of before trekking > to a dealership to lay down my cash for one? > |
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