Hello from NH
07-30-2019, 04:22 PM
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Hello from NH
Howdy folks, my name is Jim, new member here from NH.
Regular guy, lifetime wrench turner, looking to get into a toy for the woods/bird hunting.
Right up front I’m gonna say that I’m a Toyota man. Unfortunately my toy budget will not support an FJ. I have a 2012 Tundra 5.7 Crewmax, it’s a beast but is too big for the kind of crawling & cruising I’d like to do. Not to mention, I’m far too worried about dings/dents/scratches on the Tundra, hence the move towards a woods/trail rig that won’t break my heart when a fender takes a small bump off of a tree or rock.
I have always thought Jeeps were a cool rig, just couldn’t get over the Dodge factor (many nightmare Dodge experiences in my life).
Having said that, I would like to get into a ~$5kish running rig that I am going to go into knowing that I’ll have to wrench it on a semi-regular basis.
I know nearly nothing about the Jeep world in terms of my best bang for that sort of cake. From what I’m finding, I’m looking at 05 (and earlier) Wrangler/Cherokee (sorry, I don’t know any of the TJ/JK/WJ). I’m finding the Cherokee may be a better fit, I’d like the extra room for gear and whatnot.
Now, I’m not looking for an insane off-road rig. I’d categorize what I do as light/moderate off-roading. Most of the time it would be paper company land cruising & bird hunting, with the occasional jaunt down the unbeaten path.
Anyway, I think that covers the basics. Thank you for any info, I’m looking forward getting to know the Jeep folks, and to educating myself on the possibilities and options in my budget.
Regular guy, lifetime wrench turner, looking to get into a toy for the woods/bird hunting.
Right up front I’m gonna say that I’m a Toyota man. Unfortunately my toy budget will not support an FJ. I have a 2012 Tundra 5.7 Crewmax, it’s a beast but is too big for the kind of crawling & cruising I’d like to do. Not to mention, I’m far too worried about dings/dents/scratches on the Tundra, hence the move towards a woods/trail rig that won’t break my heart when a fender takes a small bump off of a tree or rock.
I have always thought Jeeps were a cool rig, just couldn’t get over the Dodge factor (many nightmare Dodge experiences in my life).
Having said that, I would like to get into a ~$5kish running rig that I am going to go into knowing that I’ll have to wrench it on a semi-regular basis.
I know nearly nothing about the Jeep world in terms of my best bang for that sort of cake. From what I’m finding, I’m looking at 05 (and earlier) Wrangler/Cherokee (sorry, I don’t know any of the TJ/JK/WJ). I’m finding the Cherokee may be a better fit, I’d like the extra room for gear and whatnot.
Now, I’m not looking for an insane off-road rig. I’d categorize what I do as light/moderate off-roading. Most of the time it would be paper company land cruising & bird hunting, with the occasional jaunt down the unbeaten path.
Anyway, I think that covers the basics. Thank you for any info, I’m looking forward getting to know the Jeep folks, and to educating myself on the possibilities and options in my budget.
07-30-2019, 06:34 PM
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WELCOME.
A Cherokee XJ would definitely do what your wanting a vehicle to do for you. Even a well maintained stock Cherokee XJ is very off road capable within reason.
A Cherokee XJ would definitely do what your wanting a vehicle to do for you. Even a well maintained stock Cherokee XJ is very off road capable within reason.
08-01-2019, 08:24 PM
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Thanks for the welcome fellas!
just brought home the 99 XJ today!
Got it up on my lift and giving a good look over, will post some pics tomorrow!
I don’t know how to link threads, but I started a thread regarding the purchase/shopping.
I will probably start a build thread now that I own one!
just brought home the 99 XJ today!
Got it up on my lift and giving a good look over, will post some pics tomorrow!
I don’t know how to link threads, but I started a thread regarding the purchase/shopping.
I will probably start a build thread now that I own one!
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