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So i wasnt imagining things when i saw 4 horsemen...
I found the windowsticker when i yanked the carfax on it. Yes i actually did RESEARCH before buying a vehicle this time. First time probably ever lol.
You are in danger of going to the dark side. Resist, and repent NOW before it's too late!!
I really dont understand the whole duck thing.
me either bud, me either.
Hey man i didnt buy a traverseWhat does your husband drive ??..............nice ride !
The ZJ's did great in snow, I think because they were so well weight proportioned front/rear. The first ZJ I had was full time 4WD and used the NP249, no computer input garbage that they use now. It was a 48/52 front to rear torque split, and could send all power front or rear if needed via the viscous coupler in the transfer case. Today's versions rely on the ABS/traction control/stability control systems to tell the 4WD what to do and when....they're rear wheel drive until traction loss is sensed and then it will decide if and when you get power to the front axle in many cases it isn't when you want it LOL. My 2nd ZJ had the Selec-Trac 4WD using the NP242 transfer case, which is by far better as you get full time 4WD via an open center differential rather than a viscous coupler that was prone to failure as the vehicle aged, and you also get part time 4WD mechanically....and you get the 2.72:1 low range as well. The only thing better was the WJ's from 1999-2004 that had the Quadra-Drive 4WD system which utilized a gerotor pump in the transfer case instead of the viscous coupler, and had Varilock front and rear axles which would progressively lock up to a full on locker if needed but revert back to open differentials when additional traction wasn't needed, and this was a bare bones stock WJ with that capability. The Quadra-Drive used the Quadra-Trac NP247 transfer case, but added the Varilock differentials. After 2004 they did away with the front Varilock, and went to just a rear now they only have a rear E-Locker, and use the brake bias torque vectoring system up front.
5.7L HEMI is only available in the Grand Cherokee L Overland and higher trims which is the 3 row Grand Cherokee. I figured they'd have a higher tow capacity but they don't, pretty much the same 7200lbs as my 08 Explorer with the 4.6L V8. So I guess no point in getting the V8 LOL. Wouldn't mind a newer Grand Cherokee at some point I really miss my 96/98 ZJ's in the winter. The Explorer's "Auto 4x4" isn't anywhere close to the 4WD system in the Grand Cherokee back then...would be interesting to get into a WK2 Grand Cherokee to compare LOL.I found the windowsticker when i yanked the carfax on it. Yes i actually did RESEARCH before buying a vehicle this time. First time probably ever lol.
They still come with V8's. The 5.7L hemi is an option. I test drove a 2011 with the hemi and the 5 speed auto. This 2017 with the V6/8sp seems to be damn near as quick and i was averaging 23.5mpg cruiseing it home at 60.
Im sure the hemi with the 8sp is a monster...but the V6 also runs a 3.45 rear gear compared to the hemis 3.09.
I wanted the hemi but im actually glad i went with the 6. Its got plenty of ass and theres ALOT more room in the engine bay to get to stuff. Plus the hemis average 16mpg on so and are recommended for 89octane
Hell...might could even outrun my 2.9
If people make fun just hit 'em with your purse.
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