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Offline Sourdough

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Jeep 6X6 I want one
« on: October 17, 2012, 08:08:33 AM »
Just ran across this.  If the Alaska Troopers are getting them, I can wait to see how they handle the Alaska Wilderness.   But I still want one.  It could prevent some winching on the way to the cabin.
 
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/17/wild-boar-jeep-ready-for-six-wheeling-fun/?intcmp=features
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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2012, 09:18:09 AM »
That is a neat looking jeep for sure
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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2012, 04:46:43 PM »
You might like the concept of it but you'd learn to hate the engine. It was suppose to be Chryslers advancement into the current technology engines and it has failed miserably so far. Heads are being replaced about as fast as they can make them and when the dealers can't get the parts they just replace the gaskets and the owners never know the difference until it's on their nickel to replace the faulty head design.When Daimler left Chrysler they pretty much had gutted all technologies. It's put them about 7-9 years behind everybody else technology wise.
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Offline Lloyd Smale

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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2012, 01:24:54 AM »
from what ive gleamed for the jeep fourm that problem was only in the first two years of production of the new body style. I belive that was 07 and 08 then the motor had a major redesign
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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2012, 04:26:32 AM »
The problematic Pentastar engine was first offered in the 2012 Jeeps. This is a current issue.
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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2012, 12:04:04 AM »
new one on me. Not saying your wrong but i just havent heard the complaints.
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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2012, 01:03:46 AM »
did a bunch of searching on the jeep fourms and its seems im wrong and your right. there is definately a problem with the newer ones. My wifes a bit angry because im only wrong once a year and now you made me use that one up.  ;)
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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2012, 01:10:35 AM »
in a word.. junk.
 in the 'real' off road world wheel articulation is paramount. the rear wheels on the jeep 6x6 are way to close for any real travel.
  it may be ok on snow or sand, but its doubtful that it would handle any obstacles or pitched terrain.
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Re: Jeep 6X6 I want one
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2012, 11:50:35 PM »
to me half the beauty of my wrangler is its manuverablity in tight places. Im sure your going to give that up totaly as that thing has to turn like a beast.
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