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Old 02-22-2014, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Ahha! I was wondering this. Are you talking about trimming sheet metal or plastic flares?
plastic flares. One would think someone could create slimmer ones
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plastic flares. One would think someone could create slimmer ones
After further research aka opening the back doors I now see this wouldn't be an option either.
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One word...


PORTALS


That is all. LOL


Although not perhaps the most costly approach, it would be an awesome solution. Combine portals with some fender trimming and it would transform this vehicle. Not to mention the lower gear ratios AND massive increase in ground clearance inherent with the portals!

Just my opinion.
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Its not that its not feasible to lift, it will just cost more due to having to design a new cradle and CA's just like with some of the full-size truck lifts.
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Originally Posted by mojavedave
One word...

PORTALS

That is all. LOL

Although not perhaps the most costly approach, it would be an awesome solution. Combine portals with some fender trimming and it would transform this vehicle. Not to mention the lower gear ratios AND massive increase in ground clearance inherent with the portals!

Just my opinion.
Agreed. Look at the HMMWV (Humvee), it has gear reduction boxes at each hub for low gearing.
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Jeep has the powah
http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/judge-...p-s-1561764198

Front-end features are enhanced by two prototype Flame Red inserts on the traditional Jeep seven-slot grille, as well as through a prototype lower fascia trim. Cherokee Dakar is fortified for off-road action, equipped with Jeep Performance Parts rock rails, an oil pan skid plate, front suspension skid plate, two-piece fuel tank and underbody skid plates.

Cherokee Dakar's wheel openings have been modified in order to accommodate larger 33-inch BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires. The rough-and-ready look rises with a prototype Jeep Performance Parts lift kit, and additional suspension modifications help make it the most extreme Cherokee yet. Prototype wider fender flares with riveted bolts give a tougher appearance and also accommodate the wider track and larger tires. A prototype rear fascia allows for an even more aggressive departure angle and enhances the higher ride height. Cherokee Dakar's crawl ratio is 48:1, and estimated approach and departure angles are 32 and 39 degrees, respectively.

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Interesting. I'm impressed to see 33s under that thing.

What's up with the random color highlights? This isn't a Ken Block vehicle.
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I guess someone figured it out. Oh wait, it was JEEP!

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f87/je...-dakar-191798/
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Originally Posted by salad
Interesting. I'm impressed to see 33s under that thing.

What's up with the random color highlights? This isn't a Ken Block vehicle.
Agreed 100%. The red highlights look so off. I don't understand the two random grille slots or two spoke areas of the rim. Just makes it look like someone half-azzed it, LOL....maybe it would look better with a different color combo? That red on the gunmetal/greyish color just looks harsh...
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Agreed 100%. The red highlights look so off. I don't understand the two random grille slots or two spoke areas of the rim. Just makes it look like someone half-azzed it, LOL....maybe it would look better with a different color combo? That red on the gunmetal/greyish color just looks harsh...
I'm thinking Gunmetal, Black Silver or White.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
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Great springs on it. From an Engineering standpoint, I think I see a way to atleast lift it 3".
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Howz about a road test at Moab?

http://expeditionportal.com/jeep/294...r-concept.html
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wow they gave that a really good review
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Just get one of these. Actually has decent control like my jeep cherokee. Except I have speed control for going up or down and across flat terrain.
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