Cherokee name differences?

Jd4wg · #1 11-20-2004, 10:18 AM

Hey guys in very new to jeeps and kind of new to cars in general.

I was wondering, because im getting a '92 'Cherokee Laredo', if I will be able to upgrade it much. When i read this 'all jeep' magazine for suspension lifts and bigger tires and grill guards it always says Cherokee 'XJ' and i dont know if the 'XJ' parts would also fit on my 'cherokee laredo'.

Like i said im new to jeeps so take it easy on me

O and could you tell me the best sites to find Laredo parts?

scuba4321 · #2 11-20-2004, 10:41 AM

the xj is the boxy, smaller cherokee, the best of the cherokees for off road

Jd4wg · #3 11-20-2004, 12:47 PM

well this is going to be my first car (in highschool). My parents found a Cherokee Laredo for pretty cheap so i guess all i needa know is, is this vehicle able to off road half way descently? I dont usually see parts for the 'laredo' so im also asking is this model a descent one?

Saudade · #4 11-20-2004, 03:24 PM

The Laredo is an XJ body style. Generally, Laredo, SE, Sport, Classic, and others are just names to denote the styling options of that particular model. These options can include mag wheel, power accessories (windows, door locks, etc), chrome body trim, etc. Some indicate a 4 cyl engine standard vs. others with the 6cyl.

Jd4wg · #5 11-20-2004, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Saudade

The Laredo is an XJ body style. Generally, Laredo, SE, Sport, Classic, and others are just names to denote the styling options of that particular model. These options can include mag wheel, power accessories (windows, door locks, etc), chrome body trim, etc. Some indicate a 4 cyl engine standard vs. others with the 6cyl.

So if i were to buy an XJ suspension kit, would it work for the Laredo?

One day i will become a genius at jeeps but for now im new to this stuff

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scuba4321 · #6 11-20-2004, 06:07 PM

a laredo is also the grand cherokee, it is not the same as an xj, sport, country classic ect. the laredo has coils in the rear the xj has leafsprings, get the jeep first, before you buy parts, and yes if it is 4 x 4 it is very good off road even stock

Jd4wg · #7 11-20-2004, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba4321

a laredo is also the grand cherokee, it is not the same as an xj, sport, country classic ect. the laredo has coils in the rear the xj has leafsprings, get the jeep first, before you buy parts, and yes if it is 4 x 4 it is very good off road even stock

yeah i atleast know to buy the jeep first lol so i would have to buy coil suspension or sumthin along those lines?

scuba4321 · #8 11-20-2004, 06:20 PM

a cheap way is to get coil spacers at each wheel, and taller shocks, i think you can get the spacers for less than 100.00, plus shocks and installation. anyway good luck and drive safely!!!!!

Jd4wg · #9 11-20-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba4321

a cheap way is to get coil spacers at each wheel, and taller shocks, i think you can get the spacers for less than 100.00, plus shocks and installation. anyway good luck and drive safely!!!!!

THX for you help! I would have never figured this out if it wasnt for you! and i may drive safe, maybe not lol. My aunt owns a farm so you know what that means

MagicRat · #10 11-20-2004, 07:58 PM

Here's a tip. since you are new to Jeeps, save your money and dont start modifying suspensions or other components until you are very familiar with your Jeep and its limitations. They are very capable off road when bone stock. Most off road suspensions make the on-road performance worse, so be sure about mods, or you might end up with something you will hate to drive.

Jd4wg · #11 11-20-2004, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicRat

Here's a tip. since you are new to Jeeps, save your money and dont start modifying suspensions or other components until you are very familiar with your Jeep and its limitations. They are very capable off road when bone stock. Most off road suspensions make the on-road performance worse, so be sure about mods, or you might end up with something you will hate to drive.

So are you saying just off road with what it comes with? Sorry for my nubbishness here im just makin sure i dont mess up my first car.

b1gfella · #12 11-20-2004, 10:49 PM

I have taken my bone stock jeep cherokee XJ off road several times and it worked like a champ. The places were alot worse than dirt roads but not like the off-road challenges you see in magazines...MagicRat is very correct. The XJ does very well off-road with no mods. Once you get serious about the heavy off-road trek and you have some experience with the stock Jeep then plan your upgrades.

Jd4wg · #13 11-20-2004, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by b1gfella

I have taken my bone stock jeep cherokee XJ off road several times and it worked like a champ. The places were alot worse than dirt roads but not like the off-road challenges you see in magazines...MagicRat is very correct. The XJ does very well off-road with no mods. Once you get serious about the heavy off-road trek and you have some experience with the stock Jeep then plan your upgrades.

Ok that makes me feel better. My friends and I are in High School and they all have trucks, couple are 2wd, and all they do is off road behind a couple neighborhoods and stuff. Hope i beat a few of them back there =D

IdahoJeeper · #14 11-22-2004, 02:29 AM

I like what MagicRat and b1gfella recommend, take it slow, even the learning. I've been driving 4X4 all my life. In fact, every one of 4 vehicles I own right now from work truck to my XJ sport are 4wd. Just bought the Cherokee last June. Learning the nuances of how my Jeep handles, fuel economy (or the lack thereof), modifications, even how the transfer case shifts, it all took some time.

I'm very happy with mine, I am planning some minor suspension mods and a couple of bolt on type engine mods. Unless your just gagging to jack it way up to make your friends oooo and aaah, I'd drive it a while, get a feel for it, then do your mods, or you can save your money for college...

Either way, if I were you, I'd go back and study every thread in this XJ Cherokee forum. There is a ton of learning to be had right here, many of my questions were answered just by looking through here, lots of good input and very helpful people!

Jd4wg · #15 11-22-2004, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IdahoJeeper

I like what MagicRat and b1gfella recommend, take it slow, even the learning. I've been driving 4X4 all my life. In fact, every one of 4 vehicles I own right now from work truck to my XJ sport are 4wd. Just bought the Cherokee last June. Learning the nuances of how my Jeep handles, fuel economy (or the lack thereof), modifications, even how the transfer case shifts, it all took some time.

I'm very happy with mine, I am planning some minor suspension mods and a couple of bolt on type engine mods. Unless your just gagging to jack it way up to make your friends oooo and aaah, I'd drive it a while, get a feel for it, then do your mods, or you can save your money for college...

Either way, if I were you, I'd go back and study every thread in this XJ Cherokee forum. There is a ton of learning to be had right here, many of my questions were answered just by looking through here, lots of good input and very helpful people!

Well im loving this jeep community so far!!

Im getting my jeep for like 2795 so leaves room for like $1000 worth of mods i can do. I know i will drive in around for a while to get the feel for it and yeah lots of my friends have jacked up their trucks lol. I'll take your advice though and learn more about cars and jeeps.

THX GUYS!

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