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#1 I was wondering if someone could tell me if I could replace the standard 16x7 wheels (225/75R16) with 17x7.5 wheels(235/65R17s)? Will this void my warranty in any way and will it make any difference at all in the braking performance?
#2 What do you guys think of snow tires? I read an article that said they increase traction by 30%. I live in an area where there is a lot of snow and bad conditions for the road.
Thanks
From Iron Mountain,MI
Thanks!
Dave
I really wasn't sure I was going to do this until I managed to get this from the dealer:
2003 JGC Laredo with Alarm, CD/Cassette and cargo cover.
39 month lease, 39,000 miles.
No money down, $260/month, plus they are giving me $900 cash to buy out my old lease.
Do you all think that this is a good deal??
Please let me know, thanks.
They are offering my $600 off invoice on a Limited HO/V8 (Invoice $35200) loaded with everything but pedals and auto wipers, along with paying my sales tax, all for $590 a month (60mnth loan). Seems like a pretty sweat deal. Is there alot of money back for dealers on 03 jeeps? It seems like a pretty good deal to me. Afraid I'll get really upside down on my loan.
The Explorer sells in even larger numbers and I see plenty of comments on how those are junk too. If either of these were worthless, you'd see them stacked up on the highways and the dealerships/garages would literally be overflowing.
I've never personally met a grand cherokee owner that has replaced a tranny. Heard from quite a few here on the net, but of the ten or so folks I know personally, they've had very good luck with them. I only know of one person who had problems with an explorer. One of the ladys I know just recently traded her '97 Explorer that had 220K miles on it. The tranny was starting to slip, but otherwise she had no problems. And that was even after the vehicle was nearly totalled at an early mileage.
I figure if I am spending $X on a car, it is in MY best interest to make sure things run the way they are supposed to run. If I don't have an issue taken care of when it is just beginning, then I deserve the headaches I get. I can blame the maker for a bad seal, but I can't blame them for a bad transmission if I fail to get it addressed.
-Paul
Selec Trac has a tendency to do that. The manual states that you need to give the gas pedal 2 pushes for the gear to fully engage/disengage. I would do that going from Full Time to Part Time and then again from Part Time to 2WD. Even after doing this, it will take a little time to fully disengage. If you happen to be thinking of taking a turn immediately after shifting from Part Time to 2WD, make sure that you do not take any tight turns. This will do a lot of damage to the transfer cases/driveline. And I personally think that you should use Full Time ONLy when needed.
The question I have is, what is the power, cost and mileage differences between the I6 and V8? Also, how has reliability been the last couple years? Some past model years appear to have been a nightmare. Thanks.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2WD (Silver), V8, power everything, cloth seats, 10-disc CD Changer, tow pkg and 33,000 miles.
I have had a few problems with it but nothing major. The only real annoying issue is the pull to the right. If I let my hands off the steering wheel for one sec, I will be in the other lane or on the sidewalk. And no one, including the dealer can fix it. I appreciate any help.
Thank you,
JK
Any ideas.
Thanks for the help
MB
Thanks.
officeroz.
FWIW, the TSB covers replacement of rotors, calipers and pads if I remember correctly.
FRONT BRAKE PULSATION DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLICATION
Date: 5/13/02
Bulletin # 0500302 (supercedes 0500501 Dated Sep 14, 2001)
Model Year(s): 1999-2002 (models built May 11, 2002 and prior)
Description: Brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied. The customer may experience a vibration of the steering wheel, floor, seat, instrument panel, or a minor pedal pulsation (brake roughness) under light to moderate pedal application. The condition may be caused by excessive thickness variation of the brake rotor surface.
Details: This bulletin involves the replacement of both front brake rotors and caliper assemblies.
Parts required:
52098672 Rotor
05093174AA Caliper kit (2 calipers, pads and retaining bolts)
Brakes- When my warranty ran out on my last Jeep and I had to replace the brakes I went with Ray Bestus rotors and pads- why keep putting on rotors you know will warp. I didn't keep the Jeep long enough after changing them to see if they lasted longer.
Seals- What kills seals? How does it affect the transmission?
"Every vehicle that exhibits the problem gets upgraded rotors and calipers with no charge to the customer if still under warranty".
So what exactly did Toyota do that was out of the ordinary??? "IF" still under warranty you say they will fix the brakes... I would hope so.
just FYI
I write a weekly auto feature for a major business daily and would like to hear the experiences of JGC drivers. If you own such a vehicle, please email me at LANETEF@YAHOO.COM. Deadline is Feb.5. Thank you
Also, when warming up, there is a loud ticking noise that goes away after about 10 min. This seems to be due to an emmissions control device. I guess you have to live with this in the 4.0 I6.
Happy motoring, DS
Ride well. MB
BTW, have you experienced any rough sounds when going in reverse if not fully warmed up? I started to get that today. Also, what's your mpg like. I've averaged 12 in the city and 18 on the highway. I hope this get's better.
Thanks, DS
Have you taken it out 4-wheelin yet. I've taken it on sand only on the beaches here and am having a ball. My kids think I am in my second childhood. I'll keep you posted on any problems.
You know DS the only thing that bothers me is the dealership reps. They make everything sound like it should be normal. As if this is the first car we ever bought.
Ride Well
MJB
I haven't gone 4-wheelin yet (not many areas in the city to do so), but it sounds fun. I have some property in upstate NY where I plan to have some fun of my own. I still haven't gotten used to having a jeep that can do the things I would never have dreamed of in a BMW.
As for Jeep dealers, I've luckily had minimal contact so I can't comment yet. But my experience with dealers in general, they all treat people that way, which is sad considering how important post purchase support is.
BTW, do you have any concerns w sand getting in places it shouldn't or scratching the paint. I have memories of my dad with a pre-AMC Wagoneer going through the dunes in RI beaches (FUN) but regretting it (somewhat) due to the rust holes that eventually devowered that vehicle.
Take care, DS
Definitely not a high mileage area for SUV's
As far as sand no visible damage. Don't go very fast. In fact the speed limit where I go is only 20MPH strictly enforced.
But up by you the snowfalls and other weather situations are right up your alley for 4WD. Down here our snow turns to ice on the roads very quickly.
Post support is extremely important. I don't care I push their buttons for the right answers even if I know some of them don't have the right answers. The last guy who sat in the car didn't feel the vibration. One good thing though the engine is very smooth. When you open the hood you can attest to this fact.
Good talking with you. Keep in touch
Ride well
MJB
Happy Motoring, DS
Ride well
MJB
Safe Driving, DS
You will only get two tires to spin (one front-one rear) with the selec-trac system. There was also an option for a limited slip in the rear, which would get both rears and one front to spin.
IMHO, the Selec-trac with a rear limited slip is the best system. This type of system is quite common on many vehicles.
Ride well
MJB
MJB, what problem did you write Chrysler about? Did I miss something or is my mind frozen from all the snow (it did finally stop today).
I noticed today that my window washer doesn't seem to spray (never tried it until this afternoon). The window was clear and free of ice.
Also noticed in full time 4x4, vehicle definetly pulls to right, strange.
Still having fun in the snow,
DS
Dealer told me it was the "drive train mechanism"
Also he said it was an added benefit to have a vibration in the Jeep. A joke I did not want to hear. But like I said before no other problems at 5000 miles
MJB
Sebring, considering I'm leasing this Jeep (1st Jeep and 1st time leasing), I'll take your advice and make do with what came with the vehicle. I also have an 89 Bronco 5.8L, manual hubs that I keep at my barn in upstate NY. I use it as a work truck and it handles well for its size in the dry, but in mud and snow, it does spin those 2 right tires. It just surprised me that the modern, refined, almost car like ride of the Jeep exhibited the same trait. If I go Jeep again, I'm thinking 8 cyl. with Quad Drive for smooth, vibration free 4x4ing (if my budget allows of course). The next 37 months should help confirm these thoughts.
Thanks again, DS
If there isn't a standard holder, is there a Jeep access. available. I'm not a fan of after market "stick-ons". I frequent parking meters where I live and it's getting frustrating to dig for change.
Looking for change, DS
For those interested in limites slip, my dealer tells me it is $1030 plus installation and will void my warranty. I live in the UP of Michigan and it snows quite a lot here. The car handles well in Full Time and better in Part Time, but factory installed limited slips would have helped.