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Liberty KJ
With a CRD diesel option for a while, a true two-speed T-case with a proper low range available, and a somewhat-strong IFS front suspension, the component list of the Liberty isn't exactly our biggest gripe with the vehicle. It's the way Jeep marketed it to the media and public that got our goat. It was introduced during its '01 debut as an entry-level, college kid-type commuter to fill a demographic left void by the XJ, WJ, and TJ models available at that time. It wasn't touted as a true off-road machine because, let's face it, it's not. With a suspension design not easy to lift, axles not easy to beef and upgrade, and wheelwells not able to swallow much of a tire, it seemed poised for a life shuttling its owners to ski resorts and beach parties. Jeep had told us that they were not killing the Cherokee at the Liberty media intro, but then changed its mind a few months later. And nearly as soon as the XJ's carcass was cold, a Trail Rated badge was slapped on the Liberty's fenders and we were led to believe it was Rubicon-ready off the dealership floor.

Author:	BennyMigs [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:26 pm ]
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Its true in the new issue of JP Magazine the KJ is on the list of top 10 worst Jeeps of all time.

Author:	tommudd [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:29 pm ]
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You actually read that rag??

Author:	Zack A [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:29 pm ]
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And the person writing it most likely has no clue. I mean take this site for example, we are all....well most are happy with there choice in jeeps. I haven't had any major problems (knock on wood) with mine yet and it has done and gone placed I would have never said it would.

Author:	JL Rockies [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:30 pm ]
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Exactly what I was going to post Tom

Author:	tjkj2002 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:32 pm ]
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BennyMigs wrote: Its true in the new issue of JP Magazine the KJ is on the list of top 10 worst Jeeps of all time. Yeah and they praised the Patriot when it came out,what dumba $ $ 's.

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Author:	Zack A [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:38 pm ]
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Here is the list....if it aint correct sorry got off another fourm -Compass. -Patriot. -'76-'86 CJ-5/CJ-7. -'63-'65 1/2 IFS Wagoneer -M715 -Liberty KJ -'84-'86 V-6 XJ. -Just about any pre-'71 FSJ. -'87-'90 Six-Cylinder Wrangler. -Commander

Author:	Lancer [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:56 pm ]
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I live in England, and travel throughout Europe and Scandinavia as well as the US, and I pick up 4x4 mags in every country I've been in (although I couldn't even guess at the content of the Hungarian one, so I just looked at the pictures ) and JP is probably one of the worst 4x4 mags I've seen (although I don't know about the Hungarian one). When you consider how many really good 4x4 mags there are in the States, I'm surprised anyone bothers with it. I have a personal fondness for 4WD &SUV - so much so that I subscribed to it, and I love the Overland Journal. Feel free to mock me

Author:	tonycrd [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:12 pm ]
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The M715 is in that list? Are you kiddin me? Full story here: http://www.jpmagazine.com/featuredvehic ... index.html Quote: Liberty KJ With a CRD diesel option for a while, a true two-speed T-case with a proper low range available, and a somewhat-strong IFS front suspension, the component list of the Liberty isn't exactly our biggest gripe with the vehicle. It's the way Jeep marketed it to the media and public that got our goat. It was introduced during its '01 debut as an entry-level, college kid-type commuter to fill a demographic left void by the XJ, WJ, and TJ models available at that time. It wasn't touted as a true off-road machine because, let's face it, it's not. With a suspension design not easy to lift, axles not easy to beef and upgrade, and wheelwells not able to swallow much of a tire, it seemed poised for a life shuttling its owners to ski resorts and beach parties. Jeep had told us that they were not killing the Cherokee at the Liberty media intro, but then changed its mind a few months later. And nearly as soon as the XJ's carcass was cold, a Trail Rated badge was slapped on the Liberty's fenders and we were led to believe it was Rubicon-ready off the dealership floor.

Author:	LibertyCRD [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:31 pm ]
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Refer to Tommudd's comment above. That is all. Now return to work.

Author:	tonycrd [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:41 pm ]
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LibertyCRD wrote: Refer to Tommudd's comment above. That is all. Now return to work.

Author:	Fulltimer [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:26 pm ]
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Well, I gave them a piece of my mind. I feel much better! Terry

Author:	KTM87 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:38 pm ]
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Yeah i was at the store the other pasting the mag. rack and it caught my eye 10 worst blah blah blah so flipped to the section and was like wow what some BS it seems like the person they have writing for them drives a civic and actaully never even been in something with four wheel capabilities

Author:	JeepMorrison [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:18 pm ]
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cj5/cj7/wrangler.....hahahah yea ok....thats why everyone on my block has one!!!

Author:	jeep4life7 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:24 pm ]
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4x4kayak2112 wrote: cj5/cj7/wrangler.....hahahah yea ok....thats why everyone on my block has one!!! x2 thats what made jeep famous right. jp is by far the worst mag ever!

Author:	bunkermonkeycw [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:21 pm ]
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KJ 119 wrote: DirtyKK wrote: I dont see anything wrong with their description of the Liberty. Sounded about right to me. I'm with Dirty, but who really gives a crap what they say. That list is bogus! Anything you can mod and have fun with is an awesome JEEP. Agreed above and with all, I can say that I take it out at least two to three times a week for two years now (some are merely to play in the snow or grab a smoke and see the view), been to RC.... and drive it long distances. It has yet to fail me! (Knocking as we speak)

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Author:	DirtyKK [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:29 pm ]
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I dont see anything wrong with their description of the Liberty. Sounded about right to me.

Author:	KJ 119 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:47 pm ]
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DirtyKK wrote: I dont see anything wrong with their description of the Liberty. Sounded about right to me. I'm with Dirty, but who really gives a crap what they say. That list is bogus! Anything you can mod and have fun with is an awesome JEEP.