I am looking at the new Jeep Liberty with the diesel. Can anyone tell me if its a body on frame? Seems like a really good choice for lifting and making into a serious off-roader. Considering that the little 2.3 liter engine outs out 300 foot pounds of torque.
Jeep Liberty diesel question
Jan 21, 2005
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Hi Dan, I'm not going to offer an opinion, but I must commend you on your choice of bait and casting technique. :-)
LOL!
In case he is actually real, should we gently let him know that it is just another cookie cutter unibody SUV aimed at soccer moms?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
OK -- I am going purely on the latest popular mechanics magazine that reviewed the liberty. I used to own a Wrangler (square lights) and it was a great little off roader - I moved to a 4 Runner since. Where I live, you dont have too many off roading places. I want to get something new, with diesel, that I can turn into an off roader and tow. I thought the liberty would be a good choice. Don't assume I am baiting anyone for anything. Just wanted to see if the thing had a frame. If it has a frame, the possibilities are endless... especially with the engine...
OK - I found this article
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It answered my question. I guess it's uni-body....
Yep, it's unibody, but then again so is the Cherokee and it can be built into a respectable off road vehicle. I don't ask my Cherokee to do what my YJ can, but when my son borrows the YJ, I've had occasion to pull it out with the Cherokee. For Lybby options See
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BTW, Sorry about the fishing comment earlier, but I knew the reaction your question would get.
You can flame me all ya want...but it is for what he wants it for... a great JEEP! with economy fuel
My understanding ... same as my ('96) Cherokee ... uniframe/unibody :-) ... but 1000 lbs heavier (design by Ford aka heavy truck?)
possibilities
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