Libertyandlivelihood Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Can any of you give me some ideas of the plus/minus points of these vehicles? Old versions around K/L Reg. What bad points to look for when buying etc..... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Can any of you give me some ideas of the plus/minus points of these vehicles?Old versions around K/L Reg. What bad points to look for when buying etc..... Thanks make sure you get one with coil springs as the leaf spring ones break often when off road alot in saying that they are good reliable jeeps kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterblaster Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 hi mate had 1 for 2 years had to replace 1 spring in that time very reliable motor and they will go anywhere with the right tyres.my mate had it of me for off roading and its still goin strong now with just under 400,000 on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 What more can i say , will go on forever just keep the oil and filter,s clean and have a good under the carpets in the back for signs of rust they all go there first . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Can any of you give me some ideas of the plus/minus points of these vehicles? Old versions around K/L Reg. What bad points to look for when buying etc..... Thanks make sure you get one with coil springs as the leaf spring ones break often when off road alot in saying that they are good reliable jeeps kirky L reg you get the first independants that are a big improvement. Still agricultural but handle far better on road. Things to look for the biggest is rust check the sills, front and rear where the body mounts to the chasis, and lift the carpet in the boot and check the rear arches. Give it a test drive and check the gearbox operates well on the earlier traks there is a mainshaft nut that comes undone first you find second sticky then slowly loose all gears After that check the brakes are ok. On the Independants you also need to check 4wd works both when you push the button that the green light comes on and also that the free wheeling hubs work as these are a frequent failing. I'm swapping mine for manuals this weekend as I found in the snow I'd got one thats stopped working which slightly ****** me off After that if you get a good one they are fantastic trucks great as shooting vehicles and they go on and on. Mine has only really had routine servicing before the hubs went and thats over 30K that I've had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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