XJ person interested in Mojave

[ShadowsPapa]

You’ll love the Mojave… and all around ‘truck’ that’ll tow those toys and go topless/doorless too! You just can’t compare older rigs (XJ’s) with the new. Things have changed so much.

We used to own a 2001 Grand Cherokee Limited that we bought in 2003. At the time, it as a very nice comfy plush vehicle with all the bells and whistles of its time.
We towed 6,500 lbs with it. It did well….but we were pushing its capabilities for towing. We sold it to my mother-n-law….she loved it! We bought a Dodge Ram for towing/. But honestly??….it’s just another SUV…….. that gets lost in the sea of SUV’s.

We have a 2024 Mojave and tow a 17ft bass boat almost every weekend. We love it!!! The JT does extremely well towing it……No issues what-so-ever. It tows similarly to the previous truck we had…. 2016 GMC Canyon. ‘

You should test drive one….. you won’t regret it!

Really like mine so far. MPG is a drop from the Overland, but then it's the same engine trying to make a bigger, heavier truck move down the road. Pounds matter. the higher fender flares are like a jib sail up front, great wind catchers!

Comfort and ride - good. Some areas it's a step up from Overland, others it's the same. Depends on the road and the "irregularity". Bigger tires also span some cracks and pavement shifts better than smaller tires, so there's that, but it was a good choice for ride comfort, IMO.

1" taller - close. My Overland had a lot of "stuff" hanging on the front - steel bumper, winch, 2" receiver and the very heavy snow plow brackets (and a couple pounds of wiring).
So I put taller springs under the front of the Overland. The end result was roughly 3/4" lift, depending on fuel tank fill.
The Mojave sits about where my Overland sat for height. I do not believe that after I put the winch on my Mojave that I'll need the longer snow plow frame brackets - I'd bet that Mojave settles to close to where my Overland rode. Right now it's 1/4" into the "need longer brackets" territory. The winch and receiver should drop it at least 1/4" so I'll be able to use the Overland brackets for the snow plow (saving a couple hundred bucks or more)

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[Bomber27]

Mojave , mweh, dont get that ..hehe get a Rubicon 🫢.
Okay Mojave ribbing aside any of em would be great.
The top can make squeaking noises mostly from the seals which I habe stopped several times with some Vaseline on the seals. , but honestly after 125k miles mines still very quiet other that a loose bolts I recently fixed 🫢.
Get what kicks ya in the pants and fits the budget cheers.

Awesome! I expect the top to creak at times, it’s a modular hard/soft convertible and expect road noise.
My 2 door XJ had a nickname: Chip Pan.
Still have 4 door on 40’s..

 

[Bomber27]

Picked up Pa Mela on Friday. Love it!
Time to look at hard roll up bed covers, maybe some Rokblokz.

 

[PuddleJumper]

Thanks, my son has several Ram 2500, 3500 and 5500 so I really need to tow, it’s covered.

mine will be under 4000 and flat land, short trips in Michigan. Two jet skis and trailer or aluminum trailer and RZR. Just don’t want to be within 1000 of tow capability.

Mojave: yes for the driving comfort, 1 inch higher, shocks, seats…will stay with Mojave. Black fenders/top I like the traditional contrast of body color.

Don't worry about what the Mojave can or can't do. Its a beast, I haven't been able to kill mine yet. 37s, towing, jumping, recovery. Never skips a beat.

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