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Chirp - any updates
by artieandgumbo
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Sep 13, 2007 (11:38 am)
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I keep hearing that there will be a fix to the chirp many of us 2007 manual trans users hear (not realted to the TSB for the clutch). Any updates?
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Re: Sahara--downgrade? [thundergod1]
by redrock4
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Sep 13, 2007 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: thundergod1 (Sep 08, 2007 10:15 am)
I agree, if you are going to offer such options on the X; why wouldn't you offer the same for the Sahara? In my opinion a Sahara with a selectable rear locker and disconnecting sway bar would be the ultimate daily driver/weekend trail hero. I am sure that Jeep will offer these options eventually. Otherwise you will have too many special order X models with everything and people wanting to order paint matching fenders. Further more; if I had my choice of the Rubicon or the X optioned out with these items, I would choose the X simply because the 4 to 1 transfer case in the Rubi isn't ideal for many of the situations that I see on a regular basis such as mud and loose dirt. Come on Jeep! Let us build what we want!
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2007 Wrangler vs. 2005 Wrangler Unlimited
by gsyoung1960
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Sep 15, 2007 (3:42 pm)
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I test drove a 2007 Wrangler 2-door today, and I was a little disappointed in the pickup compared to my 2005 Wrangler Unlimited. The acceleration on the 2007 2-door did not seem to be as good my larger 2005 Jeep.
Anybody else have the same experience?
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Jeep Brales
by bfassett
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Sep 16, 2007 (1:17 pm)
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I have a 2007 Wrangler X with 17" tires.Whenever I brake the Jeep seems to pull to the right -hard.BUT not all the time .It appears if the wheel is off line just a little it will pull to the left.Been to the dealer twice.He lined it up.HE also checked all the brakes-caliper-slides and all seemed ok. mJust seems to be uneven brake preassure when applying brakes.I drove one on the lot set up the same and it also appeared to do it.DO I have a brake problem,dealer problem or a tire issue.Also rear end sprung a leak-not sure if cover seal or pinion gear .Any advice helpful.Braking is always an adventure -never kow which way I might go.Thanks
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Re: 2007 Wrangler vs. 2005 Wrangler Unlimited [gsyoung1960]
by redrock4
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Sep 16, 2007 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: gsyoung1960 (Sep 15, 2007 3:42 pm)
The 4.0L inline six in your 05 (the best engine Jeep has ever made) makes its power at a lower rpm than the 3.8L V6. All in all the two power plants produce about the same output. The 3.8L in the 07 also needs about 800-1000 miles to operate normally. I noticed a significant difference with my two door Sahara around 650 miles. This engine will never blow you away, but after a normal "break in" period it is alot of fun to drive (in the two door anyway).
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Re: Jeep Brales [bfassett]
by redrock4
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Sep 16, 2007 (5:47 pm)
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Replying to: bfassett (Sep 16, 2007 1:17 pm)
Okay, how hard are you beating this brand new Jeep? If your diff is leaking already you must be a man of action. As for your question; I would contact another dealer and schedule an appointment to diagnose both of these problems. Since you did not mention a lift kit I will not go in to the handling quirks that can be associated. I have driven two four door 07's and three 2 doors. None of them including my 07 Sahara did anything but stop like a sports car. The control under hard braking is one of the biggest improvements that Jeep made with the new Wrangler.
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Re: Chirp - any updates [artieandgumbo]
by bfassett
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Sep 18, 2007 (3:54 am)
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Replying to: artieandgumbo (Sep 13, 2007 11:38 am)
I am hearing the same chirp and just thought it was some sort of body movement .Guess not .Any updates??
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Re: Jeep Brales [redrock4]
by bfassett
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Sep 18, 2007 (3:57 am)
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Replying to: redrock4 (Sep 16, 2007 5:47 pm)
Leak on rearend was just minor- new seal all ok, but braking is another issue.A recent post also describes some "chirping" when shifting any ideas??
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Re: Two questions [dctalk]
by redrock4
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Sep 19, 2007 (6:51 pm)
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Replying to: dctalk (Sep 03, 2007 1:42 am)
Pull the head rest out - turn it around so that it angles backward - and reinstall it. The adjusting clicks won't work right but it will be more comfortable for those with giant bulging craniums at the base of their necks.
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Re: Jeep Brales [bfassett]
by redrock4
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Sep 19, 2007 (7:12 pm)
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Replying to: bfassett (Sep 18, 2007 3:57 am)
The "chirping" issue seems to be associated with the six speed manual models. Jeep has not made an official stance on it yet. I would forget that little annoyance and find out what the heck is going on with the brakes in that Jeep. Did you contact another dealer on it yet? I know that there is a recall for the rear ABS on some models, but I don't see how that could be causing the hard directional pulling that you are describing. Good luck with it and let us know what you find out.
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