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2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
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Author:  Wayneman [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:15 pm ]
Post subject:  2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
I recently bought my pre-owned, Jet not intending to use 4WD for anything more than snow-covered roads in VT and a few sand runs on Jones Beach in Long Island. Now that I've seen people's pictures and videos, I'm tempted to get it off the road and get it dirty. However, I've read that the Jet isn't Trail-Rated. What exactly do I need to get my Jet Trail-Rated?

Note - before anyone starts throwing stones at my "bling-bling" Jet, remember that their slates aren't clean in the eyes of certain YJ, TJ and JK owners. :wink:
Author:  KK4x4 [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
From what I've learned on here, correct me if I'm wrong, it's mostly just the size of the rims.
Author:  Ted15 [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Does it have the trail rated badge by the drivers door? Look for breathers on the axels, transmission and transfer case. Do you have a low range transfer case? These are some of the things to look for. :2cents:
Author:  Cherrie 274 [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
KK4x4 wrote:
From what I've learned on here, correct me if I'm wrong, it's mostly just the size of the rims.

x2
Author:  Bmxer524 [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Should only be the rims that make it lose the badge. Of course skids and recovery would be very handy if you plan on taking the Jeep offroad.
Author:  Ted15 [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Bmxer524 wrote:
Should only be the rims that make it lose the badge. Of course skids and recovery would be very handy if you plan on taking the Jeep offroad.


I'm not very sure what the badge is for. While I had the breathers, ground clearance, 4wd and a low speed transfer case. There were no recovery points or skid plates. :dizzy:
Breathers (for water above the vent on axels, transfer case and transmission) skid plates and recovery points should be installed before doing any wheeling. :2cents:
Author:  Bmxer524 [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Ted, I think they're all the same underneath. Most people only get concerned with Jets because they don't have that "Trail ready" badge on the front fender, but that's due to the low profile tires.
Author:  Ted15 [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Bmxer524 wrote:
Ted, I think they're all the same underneath. Most people only get concerned with Jets because they don't have that "Trail ready" badge on the front fender, but that's due to the low profile tires.


You're probably right but I'd check anyway. Water and gear oil don't mix well.
Author:  tommudd [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Everything same except for wheels /tires
ditch them, skids/tow points/lift/scratches from brush back across the side
Author:  KK_Canuck_Guy [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
As stated above, everything is the same except wheels and low pro tires (this is the part that determines if it is trail rated or not).

to get it ready for wheelin:

Skids
Tow Hooks
Small lift
Bigger tires ...or at least get ones that are not low profile. Side wall height is important when off-roading especially when you need to air down.
extending the breathers would be good too.
Author:  musclezmarinara [ Thu Dec 06, 2012 12:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Bingo with the wheels and tires fellas
Author:  Wearyman [ Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
KK_Canuck_Guy wrote:
...extending the breathers...


Ok, Newbie question: How? (Do we have a guide for this anywhere?)
Author:  Ted15 [ Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Wearyman wrote:
KK_Canuck_Guy wrote:
...extending the breathers...


Ok, Newbie question: How? (Do we have a guide for this anywhere?)


At the top of the page, click on where it says search. Type in what you're looking for and if it's on the forum, it'll bring it up. Here's what I found viewtopic.php?f=104&t=44164&hilit=How+to+extend+breathers
Author:  Bmxer524 [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Ted beat me to it lol. Good thing too cause I would have just pointed you too the tech section. I've been using my phone since I was in Florida on vacation.
Author:  Ted15 [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
Bmxer524 wrote:
Ted beat me to it lol. Good thing too cause I would have just pointed you too the tech section. I've been using my phone since I was in Florida on vacation.


:goink: :jester:
Author:  viperby87 [ Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 Jeep Liberty Jet - Trail Ready?
All Jeep Libertys are trail rated every model and the jet if you didn't know comes with a full skit plate that protects under the motor and covers the full driveline and they are fully capable off road i take mine off road all the time on trails its stock i nwver got it stuck yet since i have owned this it has done nothong but impress me soon it will have a three inch lift regear to 4:56 with front and rear lockers .....everyone talks doo doo on the liberties but stock for stock i will challenge any wrangler to go where I cant
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