Quote: Originally Posted by veritas
I just think that Jeep needs to take off roading a bit more seriously with its other vehicles, and even the Wrangler in some ways (the JK is a great improvement, though).
Is there any other manufacturer that takes it MORE seriously than JEEP?
The H3 is a turd, I've wheeled with a few, while the rear suspension and 4.0 to 1 low work quite well, the front has very limited articulation, and the rockers are very vulnerable. IMHO the H3 is a penis extension for emasculated husbands of soccer moms that wont let them buy the full bling H2. (The H2 is another story, dont even get me started on it)
I'd put the house on Your, or any XJ with a rear locker over the H3 or the FJ. A guy I wheel with has a new Rubicon, and I have to say, even with the 3.8, Its a monster on the trails. He has no problems an the tightest trails at the Cliffs, Rockport, or the Badlands. The extra width is really negligible on the trail, you will NOT have to worry about that, especially coming from an XJ. You, I'm sure already know how to make up for any weakness a platform posseses when on the trail Ie.. The breakover on the XJ. The KJ is a different animal, and you will have to pick different lines, but you will still get the same results.
