jeep cherokee vs ranger

[OilPatch197]

Stay clear of 1984-1986 models with a V6 because its a GM 2.8 with a Motorcraft carb and a nightmare of vacuum lines and even then was good for maybe 115 HP in top shape

Whoa!

 

[1993]

thanks a lot everyone as soon as i get the details i will tell you in don't know anything about it yet the person hasn't returned my calls yet.

 

[1993]

the jeep is a 91

 

[Original_Ranger84]

Yeah the 4.0L is a very good jeep motor but I haven't seen the best in fuel mileage...

I don't like the way they drive on roads, they normally sit pretty low (so the mildly lifted one would be nice), they seem cheap (as in the interior but that just makes it easier to clean and not worry), And My friend had the 4.0L she ran it on literally 1 qt of oil for a whole week granted it develops a HORRIBLE ticking as it sounded like some one was beating it mercilicly with a 2.5lb sledge but it ran good after getting more oil and its still on the road to my knowledge.

 

[Bennybooster]

My parents had a 90 and we drove it for a while then traded it to my uncle who is a rancher and he bashes the crap out of it (granted the body kinda sucks) it runs strong still and he says it does way better than his old blazer that was lifted and crap(i dont know much about the blazer)

 

[rockwerks]

The jeep 4.0 is notorious for cracked head make sure it is not overheating and the wiring can be a problematic take a close look at both.

where did you get your info? The 4.0 is the most durable motor ever put into a jeep....300,000 miles are common with no issues unless abused..with a few minor tweaks the xj sill get 24 or better MPG on the highway and 20 around town...and never had any issues with wiring either.......and Ive built and owned over 20 in the past 10 years. The jeep is a better vehicle in all respects except it does not have a bed.

The 91 is the first year of the HO 4.0 one of the strongest years for the unibody

 

[James86]

The jeep is a better vehicle in all respects except it does not have a bed.

Sure they do - it's called a Commanche

And I want one. Really, REALLY badly....

 

[1993]

Sure they do - it's called a Commanche

And I want one. Really, REALLY badly....

you should get a j10

 

[99RangerKrazy]

Get a 92+ Cherokee. They came out with the high output 4.0L in 92..at least according to my Cherokee friend.

 

[1993]

sorry the jeep is an 89 and comes with a factory two inch lift in it and a 35 gallon gas tank. it has 190000 miles. and comes with 5 inch lift but thats in the box not installed. so i could put it in or sell it.

 

[James86]

This may be relevant to you though... courtesy wikipedia.

The Renix ECU has a powerful microprocessor that was advanced technology for its time. It also incorporates an engine knocking sensor that allows the computer to know if detonation is occurring, thus allowing the computer to make adaptive control by individual cylinder corrections to prevent pinging. The knock detection uses the signal from a wide bank accelerometer mounted on the cylinder head. Good signal to noise ratio is obtained primarily through angular discrimination.

The Renix system has more inputs than the later Mopar system and in some ways is more complex. Its knock sensor automatically tunes the spark advance curve to an optimum mix for each cylinder. Some Renix controlled engines will actually get better fuel economy using higher octane fuel.

The Renix computer was first used on 1986 AMC 2.5 L four-cylinder enginess. The system improved the drivability of the Jeep Cherokee XJ models and the Comanche pickups over the first two months of production that were fitted with carburetors. The power increase was also noticeable. The Renix system was used through the 1990 model year. Unfortunately, the Renix system is now handicapped because there are few scan tools that can be "plugged in" to this on-board diagnostics computer.

Model years:

1986 - Renix TBI available on Jeep 2.5 L four-cylinder engines.

1987 - the new Renix controlled 4.0 L six-cylinder engine was rated at 173 hp (129 kW) and 220 lb·ft (298 N·m)) of torque.

1988 - output increased to 177 hp (132 kW) and 224 lb·ft (304 N·m) of torque, due to higher compression ratio.

1989 - Changed to Renix MPFI.

1991 - Chrysler Corporation (then the owners of the Jeep brand replaced the Renix control system with OBD-I-compliant control electronics, the Chrysler HO EFI.
The Renix control system was only found on the 1987-1990 Jeep Cherokee and Comanche with AMC-designed engines (the control setup used with the 2.8 L (~171 cu in) V6 was OBD-I General Motors, and the early Diesel was a 2.1 L (~128 cu in) Renault turbodiesel I4 that used its own specific control setup.) The CJ/YJ "Universal" Jeep Wrangler did not get the AMC 4.0 engine until 1991, when it was accompanied by Chrysler-designed electronics as well. Until then, it retained the AMC 258 cu in (4.2 L) engine with a carburetor. No other Jeep vehicle was equipped with Renix electronic controls.


Inspection stations
The Renix control system is "pre-OBD," and therefore does not have a "Check Engine Lamp". It also does not "store" or "throw" Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or "Parameter IDs" (PIDs) - see: OBD-II PIDs.[5] This is a common problem at vehicle inspection, particularly in California and other jurisdictions with emission standards. Most inspection stations are not aware and will try to explain that the CEL/MIL "doesn't work" (note: there may be a cutout for it, but no bulb). It is recommended that the inspection technician be shown the "OBD Exempt" federal emissions label (located under the hood) and/or have the factory service manual as a reference to avoid this problem.

 

[1993]

thanks a lot that was very interesting.
so what do you think of the jeep?

 

[James86]

Your year may be interesting. It straddles an era when Chrysler bought AMC, AMC had in-place obligations for French junk, and Iacocca still had hair. While I wouldn't have personally sought out that gen, I won't knock it either. If the price is good, and you like it, thats all that counts. I still catch grief from some of my friends for picking a 1995 Dodge Intrepid for a first car as a teenager, but they usually shut up when the 3.5 32valve SOHC put their old pushrod V6 camaros and mustangs in their place. Drive it how you want and you'll figure out its strengths and weaknesses. I will say, I LOVED the power and response of an inline with 190HP and 230ish ft/lbs of torque (my year anyways) and 24 solid mpg on the hiway. Your year will get similar mileage and have about 170hp if I recall.

 

[dan24]

both great 4x4's, I'd go with the ranger tho, chicks dig em and they can be badass!

 

[Jason]

Even stock they can be impressive. I owned a few. Never a problem outside of pinion seal leaks that take all of an hour to fix at the most.