Posted by 2 Old 2 Care on February 16, 2015 at 08:19:49 from (74.142.63.198):
In Reply to: better than a jeep? posted by Larry@stinescorner on February 15, 2015 at 17:59:40:
During the '70's, I worked at a 4wd specialty shop and did installs on aftermarket parts after hours. I did front axle, transfer case, transmission, clutch, and rear end repairs too. Back then I owned 2 Jeep CJ's, an early model Bronco, and a Super Scout II.
These were the early "SUV's"....But they weren't todays crop of highway vehicles that can be taken off road. They were off road vehicles that were capable of being driven on the highway.
You couldn't give me another Scout. Body was junk. Had electrical issues. Never thought too much of the engine.
Loved the Bronco, but it had it's share of issues. Mostly related to front suspension/steering.
You cannot beat a Jeep for true off road capabilities. Best models were '60's through very early '70's. Had a '75 model CJ5 with 4-speed that was bullet proof. Later model 3-speeds were a little fragile for my liking. Jeeps had so little body overhang in the front, rear, and such short wheelbase. They're like small block Chevy engines, or John Deere planters....TONS of aftermarket parts and accessories so that you could fine tune their capabilities to your individual needs.
As far as which one's I did the most work on....Since there were probably 10 times the number of Jeeps as opposed to Scouts, I worked on more Jeeps. Hated seeing a Scout roll into the parking lot. Never did like working on 'em.
One more that has been left out, and should be considered in this conversation....Toyota Land Cruiser. A flippin' TANK that would go anywhere so long as it wasn't deep mud. They would climb like a mountain goat. And tougher'n a $2 steak!
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