Solid Axle Question

all of 75 · #1 10-05-2009, 02:03 AM

Hello, I am usually found in the 3rd gen ram section.

But I am considering buying a jeep grand Cherokee 4x4 and I was wondering what was the last year they had solid axles front and rear.

Also, how do they compare off-road to say a four door Jeep Wrangler unlimited?

Thanks

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HammerZ71 · #2 10-05-2009, 09:12 AM

WJ (1999-2004) is the last of the solid axle Grand Cherokees...

Comparing a stock GC to a stock Wrangler 4 door, off-road capabilities are very similar. The Grand is a LOT more comfortable, but the Wrangler has a plethora more options to be built into a serious off-road only rig...

all of 75 · #3 10-05-2009, 08:38 PM

thanks I just want something for some desert running and street driving. I thought about a wrangler but I don't really like the farm-truck ride. That's why I thought of the GC. Thanks.

HammerZ71 · #4 10-05-2009, 09:46 PM

Get you a Laredo, first of all they are a LOT cheaper. Secondly, even though the Grand Cherokee (pre IFS days anyway) are just about bulletproof, the extra high end crap on the Limited and Overland is crap. Things like dual climate control, heated seats, power sunroof are problematic and in most cases, very $$$$ to fix.
The only trade-off might be the Overland, yeah it's got a ton of little electic sh*t to break, but it comes with LOCKERS in both the front and rear axles...

all of 75 · #5 10-06-2009, 02:10 AM

real lockers? and how basic can you get with still having the good 4wd?

I read they seem to be pretty tough, and somehow with quadra-drive it has triple locking like a unimog or a mercedes glandewagen. pretty cool.

Thanks for the advise I'll update later.

HammerZ71 · #6 10-06-2009, 07:22 AM

Everything you ever wanted to know about the WJ (1999-2004) Jeep Grand Cherokee:

http://www.wjjeeps.com/jmenu.htm

all of 75 · #7 10-07-2009, 01:41 AM

thank you very much once again.

I like your avatar by the way.

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Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

Brakes (Front/Rear)
Disc / Disc
Disc / Disc
Engine

Standard Engine
3.7L V6
3.8L V6
Transmission
Automatic 5 speed
Manual 6 speed
Cylinders
6
6
Horsepower @ RPM
210@5200
202@5200
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)
15 / 20 mpg
15 / 19 mpg
Exterior Dimensions and Weight

Curb Weight MT
N/A
4075
Curb Weight AT
4470
4100
Height
68.9
70.8
Length
188.0
173.4
Interior Dimensions

Seating
5
5
Tow Capacity (standard/maximum)
3500 / 7200
1000 / 3500
Warranty

Basic Warranty (miles/months)
36,000 / 36
36,000 / 36
Powertrain Warranty (miles/months)
100,000 / 60