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| Author: | Jeepman56 [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | KJ vs. Xterra |
Anyone have any info on a Nissan Xterra as far as approach, departure, groung clearance, water fording, etc. in relation to a KJ? Just courious. |
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| Author: | hyedipin [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:17 am ] |
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cars.com is your friend.
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| Author: | Jeepman56 [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:49 am ] |
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Thanks for your timely response! |
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| Author: | corwyyn [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:47 am ] |
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My own very biased opinion is that the Jeep is better. I've driven my friend's Xterra offroad a couple of times and I just didn't think it was as good as my Libby. Plus the fact that the Xterra has an under-carriage mounted spare would make me think twice about going over really rocky stuff - one rock (or root, or branch for that matter) in just the right place and POOF! there goes your spare  
Of course, the same could happen with the KJ, but I have a better chance of seeing anything near my spare when I can see it in my rear-view mirror. |
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| Author: | DarbyWalters [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:40 am ] |
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The Liberty gets the "nod" for a better transfercase, approach angle and departure angle. The Xterra gets the "nod" for larger tire/wheel openings and body on frame (can do a body lift). The Liberty is a bit more nimble IMHO. The new X has a much better engine than the old X...265hp I think. They are both definitely similiar in size and ability, but for some reason I never liked the "look" of the Xterra. |
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| Author: | hyedipin [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:54 am ] |
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It looks like cars.com removed the off-road capability section in comparison, however you can get the info by going into details section of the make/model. I honestly thought about Nissan to be very comparable to KJ, with just a bit better transmission and higer mpg. Nissan Xterra and Toyota 4Runners. These are some of the only cars I would drive in those makes. |
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| Author: | JJsTJ [ Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:09 pm ] |
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I drove both before buying the KJ and it won hands down in many areas that were instantly noticable incuding power, handling, ride and interior feel and comfort. I think that the extra aftermarket support that is available for the X makes it a great candidate for modding and wheeling and that makes it a good choice too. I think our biggest disadvantage is lack of aftermarket support for a heavily modded IFS lift along the lines of what you see for the X, FJ, etc. My biggest dissapointment is not seeing a IFS lift along the lines of what they come up with for the pre-runner style trucks. That would be very cool to see and would expand the possibilties for the rock crawler crowd. Of course, I have heard rumors of something in the works....... |
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| Author: | stick [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:48 pm ] |
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I'd have to say the Xterra wins in the ground clearance category. The KJ just seems to sit really low compared to the Xterra. I actually think the Xterra is very capable off road. Especially if you get the off road package in the Xterra, which includes lockers and skid plates. |
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| Author: | Gris [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:26 pm ] |
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Kinda sad that the stock tire size on an XTerra is the maximum size that can possibly fit a KJ without a complete SFA swap or Al. |
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| Author: | KJ-BOL [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:06 pm ] |
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I have wheeled with Xterras before - modded and stock - We used to do combo runs before - Xes & KJs Modded did as good as our KJs - a bit longer because all those guys put the spare on the modded back tire carrier. We ran tight trails and Xes needed more maneuvers on some spots than KJs. I liked what i saw on a couple of them |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:19 pm ] |
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I might as well get a X,almost everyone thinks my KJ is a X since the X's can be had from the factory in orange.At a distance the 2 almost look similair,like I said almost everyone confuses mine with a X,it pisses me off! The X's suck off road! |
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