Weak Points for a 200 Series Offroad (14 Viewers)

[CharlieS]

Perhaps a tundra then? Several wheelbases to choose from, the 5.7l, and an endless vat of aftermarket parts.

Still would have to deal with the frame?

I tried wheeling a 2012 Tundra Rock Warrior, and it "felt" much larger than the land crusier on trail, and most of all the breakover angle is horrific. It easily got hung up in the middle where it went over water bars and small ledges.

 

[TeCKis300]

I tried wheeling a 2012 Tundra Rock Warrior, and it "felt" much larger than the land crusier on trail, and most of all the breakover angle is horrific. It easily got hung up in the middle where it went over water bars and small ledges.

This. Perhaps longer wheelbase is a thing for baja type running, but I find the 200-series does fine here. The full size trucks can be like whales out of water in other situations and technical wheeling. I watch my buddies with Raptors on 37s struggle with their wheelbase and width on many things. They need a disproportionate amount of lift to make breakover work on more technical stuff.

 

[ikarus]

This. Perhaps longer wheelbase is a thing for baja type running, but I find the 200-series does fine here. The full size trucks can be like whales out of water in other situations and technical wheeling. I watch my buddies with Raptors on 37s struggle with their wheelbase and width on many things. They need a disproportionate amount of lift to make breakover work on more technical stuff.

Agreed, I think the 80/100/200 have a perfect wheelbase for all uses in my opinion. Seems like even a lot of Jeep guys look at the 4 door wrangler as the go to wheelbase even though there was a lot of grumbling in the switch from the TJ to the JK

 

[Tex68w]

Agreed, I think the 80/100/200 have a perfect wheelbase for all uses in my opinion. Seems like even a lot of Jeep guys look at the 4 door wrangler as the go to wheelbase even though there was a lot of grumbling in the switch from the TJ to the JK

The best Jeep every built was short lived, the 2005-2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Rubicon.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Are there any aftermarket aluminum radiators available to address the weak plastic tanks? Like Mishimoto does for 100s?

 

[bloc]

Are there any aftermarket aluminum radiators available to address the weak plastic tanks? Like Mishimoto does for 100s?

No one making quality all-aluminum that I know of, likely because there isn't a market.

The late 2018+ doesn't have any issues and is ultimately higher quality than almost anything the aftermarket can come up with.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

No one making quality all-aluminum that I know of, likely because there isn't a market.

The late 2018+ doesn't have any issues and is ultimately higher quality than almost anything the aftermarket can come up with.

Hopefully that doesn't change with the mileage!

 

[gasman4u]

Are there any aftermarket aluminum radiators available to address the weak plastic tanks? Like Mishimoto does for 100s?

I used a Mishimoto intercooler for another truck. I was NOT impressed with its design specs and overall installation process.