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Old 01-02-2014, 05:10 PM
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I'm gonna post this ONCE. This forum is NOT for tearing down the new Cherokee.

It's for those who own them. They are fellow Jeep owners as well as we are.

I was around at the dealer when they said the XJ would be a failure as well as the Wrangler.

These new owners deserve a welcome and some support.
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Any plans to add forums for KJ and KK, which are Cherokees overseas and foreign owners frequently come here asking about their VM TDs? Or has that ship sailed?
No word on that one yet.
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Once someone puts rockwells and v treads on one everybody will think different look what Bigfoot did for the mini van guys.
Now if Superlift would do what they did for the last GC or Commander and develop a four inch kit, Range Rover would have some tougher competition.
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I'm gonna post this ONCE. This forum is NOT for tearing down the new Cherokee.

It's for those who own them. They are fellow Jeep owners as well as we are.

I was around at the dealer when they said the XJ would be a failure as well as the Wrangler.

These new owners deserve a welcome and some support.
Agreed. Technology changes over the years as does styles. Myself, im an old AMC era guy. Does that mean I hate all Jeeps after 85, No. If anything Ive found alot of love for some of the tech and even met a bunch of people like yourselves here at CF, thats the good in changing times. Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad.
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Now something like this with about 3-4 more inches of lift would give it a more agressive look.
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I saw the comanche section and I was like wooooie! But this kl stuff... No bueno
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I saw the comanche section and I was like wooooie! But this kl stuff... No bueno
See post 16.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
See post 16.
but how are kids gonna roach out Cherokees and play around on the trails 10 or 15 years from now? They have independent car suspension for crying out loud. It's just sad not trying to bash on on this thread or hate on anybody but it's just upsetting.
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but how are kids gonna roach out Cherokees and play around on the trails 10 or 15 years from now? They have independent car suspension for crying out loud. It's just sad not trying to bash on on this thread or hate on anybody but it's just upsetting.
Wasn't a thought when the XJs came out. Let history take it's course.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Wasn't a thought when the XJs came out. Let history take it's course.
true. I wasn't even around when xj first came out, but I guess all good things eventually come to an end.
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Now something like this with about 3-4 more inches of lift would give it a more agressive look.
That looks really really good lol. I want it.
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That looks really really good lol. I want it.
What ever turns your crank, don't do anything for me but I'm old school when it comes to cherokee's
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true. I wasn't even around when xj first came out, but I guess all good things eventually come to an end.
Not even born yet, or just crapping green?
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Now something like this with about 3-4 more inches of lift would give it a more agressive look.
Wheeler from the future! While it does sport a Sante Fe-esque body the grille makes a huge difference. That WK2 looks like it could be fun.

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Not even born yet, or just crapping green?
Hey, some of us crap green every time we have salad!

Wait... what am I saying
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Now something like this with about 3-4 more inches of lift would give it a more agressive look.
To bad they didn't use that front end on the KL.
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I am divided on the new KL. I actually admit I do like the styling... until it gets to the rear. I think they should've tied the front unique 'raptor eye' styling into the rear somehow instead of dropping a mini-van/SUV rear that looks kind of plain.

I would own one simply for a good fuel economy 4x4 with the 4-cylinder, maybe even for the wife. The ol' trusty not-as-fuel-efficient XJ serves ultra blizzard/SHTF duty and any towing needs. But like I said, I will admit I like the styling and ingenuity. I hope it takes off, and maybe Fiat can introduce some confident reliability here (especially in the trans area....*cough* CVT *cough*)

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closed... none tech and full of BS...
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