XJ for tall people?
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From: Southern Oregon
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I'm between 6' and 6'3 depending on who you ask, I have no problem with leg room (of course I've been tall all my life and got used to being cramped at an early age) head room on the other hand sucks, but that's due to the sagging headliner.
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From: The corner of Grey St.
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I'm 6'4" and have about an inch or so of headroom. I guess you could say the legroom isn't the perfect length, but I no where near complaning about it. I think an XJ is fine for someone of my height. Best thing to do would be to go sit in one and decide for yourself.
-Taylor
-Taylor
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From: Montreal, Canada
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: V6 4L
I'm 6'2 and fit fine. My buddy who is 6'4 250 drove my truck and he fits. They make fat boy brackets that push the seat even further back I believe.
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My roommate is 6'1" or 6'2", and fits in his MJ fine. A buddy of mine is about the same height, and fits comfortably in his XJ.
I'm only 5'9", but like to be more stretched out than most people my height in vehicles (I have fairly long legs), and I'm perfectly fine in my XJ.
I'm only 5'9", but like to be more stretched out than most people my height in vehicles (I have fairly long legs), and I'm perfectly fine in my XJ.
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Look for a two door if you're of larger carriage, it can be kind of tight sliding in between the steering wheel and door post while trying not to bang your head on the drip rail. The larger door opening on the two door helps a lot.
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From: Brookfield, WI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.2L bored out 4.0L I6
I'm 6'6" and well built, Seat back steering wheel one click before full up. Flip the rear view mirror upside down and you're golden! The more you lift the easier it gets to get in and out.
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From: Summerville, Ga
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
And heres a link to the big boy brackets just in case, however with the seat all the way back i have plenty of room in my jeep.
http://www.misch4x4.com/cherokee_xj_..._brackets.html


