Wanna-Be KJ CRD Owner - Texas

Grape Nuts · **Joined:** Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:07 pm **Posts:** 12

Just thought I would introduce myself here in the CRD forum, as that is what I am looking for.
I have been reading so much here that even though I have never owned a diesel, I am getting pretty darn good at diagnosing the common problems that CRD owners encounter. I am in no hurry, trying to be patient, looking for a 2006 Limited CRD with less than 50K. There are a few out there, but none just right yet. I have been wanting a small diesel 4x4 for a while and I think the KJ CRD is my best bet. It will be my daily driver, boat tower and off road fun toy. I plan on doing all of the common mods and adding a coil over lift up to maybe 4". Too bad no standard trans but oh well...
Great forum! ...but you guys already know that. :lol:

Ron

painemann · **Joined:** Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:02 pm **Posts:** 607

Welcome to to forum, if you buy a CRD you will be on here alot! At this point I am a "wanna Not be a crd owner" but I do like the jeep when it's up and running!

irollgen4s · **Posted:** Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:28 pm

good luck lifting it 4", its going to cost you a pretty penny

. but welcome to the forum!

Grape Nuts · **Joined:** Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:07 pm **Posts:** 12

Yah darn diesel! Complications with lift, TC, RMS, glow plugs, are the big ones for me. I am fine with fixing a few things but seems like the little diesels are either bullet proof or time bombs. No wonder they only produced them 2 years and then started in with the emissions excuses... :juggle:

Coming here to learn about the CRD has almost talked me into going gas anyway. Man I would love a little torque monster, but I don't know if constant worrying makes it worth it. Same reason I continue to ride/race 2 stroke motorcycles instead of going 4 stroke. Paranoia and fear of the unknown (money really). :dizzy:

LibertyCRD · **Posted:** Mon Feb 07, 2011 2:59 pm

The emmissions stuff was no excuse. Even VW had to stop selling the TDI cars breifly, and Ford, GM, and Dodge all had to scramble to bring something totally new to market to meet requirements. The government basically killed the Jeep CRD. They were selling like hotcakes and Jeep would probably still offer it if it wasn't for the stupid EPA.

As far as the lift kit issue, that's not a CRD problem either. That's an IFS problem. NO Liberty can go to 4" without a lot of cash thrown at it.

The TC was an issue but Jeep remedied that now.

Grape Nuts · **Joined:** Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:07 pm **Posts:** 12

LibertyCRD wrote:

The emmissions stuff was no excuse. Even VW had to stop selling the TDI cars breifly, and Ford, GM, and Dodge all had to scramble to bring something totally new to market to meet requirements. The government basically killed the Jeep CRD. They were selling like hotcakes and Jeep would probably still offer it if it wasn't for the stupid EPA.

As far as the lift kit issue, that's not a CRD problem either. That's an IFS problem. NO Liberty can go to 4" without a lot of cash thrown at it.

The TC was an issue but Jeep remedied that now.

Well maybe it just "looks" like a lot of people are doing 4", or maybe they are. I was planning on about $1000 and doing the work myself. How far off am I on that? Definitely want to keep IFS. I have been holding out for years for the Gladiator with the CRD but even if the Gladiator does make it to production by 2013 I am sure it will be a gasser.

TJ2 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:53 pm

Have you looked at many CRD's? The lower arms of the IFS don't get elevated with a lift. Only route is bigger rubber. If I could change one thing only, it would definitely be a real front axle. Read Mark Kapalczynski's posts. He loved his CRD. .. . came up with some useful mods a lot of us are using. BUT, he traded it because he couldn't get the lift he felt he needed.

Grape Nuts · **Joined:** Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:07 pm **Posts:** 12

TJ2 wrote:

Have you looked at many CRD's? The lower arms of the IFS don't get elevated with a lift. Only route is bigger rubber. If I could change one thing only, it would definitely be a real front axle. Read Mark Kapalczynski's posts. He loved his CRD. .. . came up with some useful mods a lot of us are using. BUT, he traded it because he couldn't get the lift he felt he needed.

Sad but I have pretty much talked myself into a gasser anyway... Diesels are everywhere in the rest of the world. WTH!!!

taroo · **Joined:** Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:14 pm **Posts:** 291

I lived in Europe..it is all about the tipping point....an we ain't there in the US...but, I love my CRD!!

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