Here Jeep Goes Again

[Dr. Zaius]

New Jeep Wrangler Is The First Vehicle To Flip Over In IIHS Offset Crash Test

While it's a given that a Wrangler is different type of vehicle, this can't look good for FCA.

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[Jbroke]

“If you can read this flip me over” - Jeep bro’s

 

[rang19ca]

Jeep (FCA) is already spinning this to say that it didn't happen when they tested it.

 

[VAMike]

who the hell buys a jeep and doesn't know they're unstable with a high center of gravity (and then you lift it)

 

[Radioman]

who the hell buys a jeep and doesn't know they're unstable with a high center of gravity (and then you lift it)

As the owner of a Jeep Rubicon and before that a Toyota Landcruiser since 1978 I would agree with you but.... There are a lot of Jeep Wranglers sold that are used only to go to the mall and back.

 

[VAMike]

As the owner of a Jeep Rubicon and before that a Toyota Landcruiser since 1978 I would agree with you but.... There are a lot of Jeep Wranglers sold that are used only to go to the mall and back.

Well, they wanted the look...

 

[HenryMac]

Folks on this site sure like to beat up on Wranglers?

We've got a '07 Wrangler 2 door that we bought new. It's been a great vehicle, no major issues.

It is what it is advertised to be. And if you've done your research, and understand that, what more could a person ask for?

It's definitely a fun vehicle and very capable off road, yet it's great for road trips too. Being able to go "topless", in a new 4x4... what's your other options?

 

[Anthony]

He's only sleeping.

 

[ch47dmechanic]

As the owner of a Jeep Rubicon and before that a Toyota Landcruiser since 1978 I would agree with you but.... 99% of Jeeps in general are sold to people who will only use them to go to the mall and back.

Fixed that for you.

 

[ch47dmechanic]

Folks on this site sure like to beat up on Wranglers?

We've got a '07 Wrangler 2 door that we bought new. It's been a great vehicle, no major issues.

It is what it is advertised to be. And if you've done your research, and understand that, what more could a person ask for?

It's definitely a fun vehicle and very capable off road, yet it's great for road trips too. Being able to go "topless", in a new 4x4... what's your other options?

Shortly, the Bronco.

 

[HenryMac]

Shortly, the Bronco.

We'll see.... let's hope so.

 

[Langwilliams]

I had a YJ an it was a tank an rode like one too. Not very civilized but fun to beat on an it took everything. The new ones are more car like inside. the older ones wouldn't work well as an only vehicle.

 

[HenryMac]

I had a YJ an it was a tank an rode like one too. Not very civilized but fun to beat on an it took everything. The new ones are more car like inside. the older ones wouldn't work well as an only vehicle.

A YJ... yeah that's pretty much 1950's technology.

When they did away with leaf springs and went to coils... the ride changed dramatically... Although it's never going to be a great ride with the solid front axle.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I bought a brand new 2017 Wrangler Big Bear.

Sold it after a year and a half.

Turned out I wasn't a Wrangler person.

 

[Langwilliams]

the old man emu springs made the ol yj ride tolerable for short commutes. one help was running 28-30 psi in the tires. the thing about the leafs is you could do an axle flip an put some 1 ton axles under it an make a mini monster.

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