5.9 GC LTD or not?

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Hi guys and gals,

Does anyone have any first hand experience with the 98 GC 5.9 LTD? I am looking for something to replace my TJ and this truck really interests me. It's bigger, more comfy, has AWD/4WD which is really handy in the snow and goes like sh*t from what I hear. Are there any issues mechanically or electronic that I should keep my eye out for? Is the gas mileage comparible to my straight six in the TJ or decent even with the 5.9 and running high test only? Or is it just a pig that I should forget about and keep the TJ. I don't do much off roading anymore that is why I thought the 5.9 would be a good replacement.

Thanks in advance,

Josh Piela

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Peter Pontbriand · Answer

We've got a TJ and a 5.9 GC, and the gas mileage is pretty comparable, about

15 MPG for both. The 5.9 does go like stink, and rides way better on the highway than the TJ, but it's stock and the TJ is lifted 4" with short arms. What would be nice is the 5.9 engine in a TJ, but my gut feeling is that the 5.9 is significantly heavier than the 4.0.

/Peter

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tim bur · Answer

that was a jeep made to say goodbye to the jeeps we have been use to and that 5.9 runs on high test only.  it is one hell of a jeep and if  u can get it with  low miles and low bucs  by all means do so. the  engine is a close relative to                                                    the rt engine in the dakotasJosh Piela wrote:

5.9 GC LTD or not?

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