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<blockquote data-quote="Chris" data-source="post: 425139" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>I think if I were going to buy a 4-door vehicle similar to a Jeep, I would just get the Chevy ZR2 at that point. Being a truck it's more practical.</p><p></p><p>I still look at Wranglers as being a recreational vehicle, and one that should be as simple as possible. My JK felt like an SUV. Not that that's a bad thing. It was quiet, quick, and extremely well mannered compared to the TJ. However, it no longer felt like a Jeep to me. There's so many JKs and JLs on the street that like you said, they blend in.</p><p></p><p>I want the Wrangler to be something I feel comfortable wrenching on, which is why I am now pretty much dead set on CJ, YJ, and TJs. </p><p></p><p>Another interesting diesel swap on the YJ Forum is that CRD engine from the Liberty. Did you see that one? He's done a damn good job putting that thing together. I've never driven a CRD Liberty, so I'm not sure how that will feel in a Wrangler, but it's a cool swap nonetheless.</p><p></p><p>When it comes to diesel swaps though, I think the R2.8 is probably the best bet. It's expensive, but like you said, if you went the 3.2 Kubota route, you'd probably end up costing the same or more, at which point it doesn't make any sense.</p><p></p><p>The real question with the R2.8 is can you easily get parts for it if you needed to?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris, post: 425139, member: 1"] I think if I were going to buy a 4-door vehicle similar to a Jeep, I would just get the Chevy ZR2 at that point. Being a truck it's more practical. I still look at Wranglers as being a recreational vehicle, and one that should be as simple as possible. My JK felt like an SUV. Not that that's a bad thing. It was quiet, quick, and extremely well mannered compared to the TJ. However, it no longer felt like a Jeep to me. There's so many JKs and JLs on the street that like you said, they blend in. I want the Wrangler to be something I feel comfortable wrenching on, which is why I am now pretty much dead set on CJ, YJ, and TJs. Another interesting diesel swap on the YJ Forum is that CRD engine from the Liberty. Did you see that one? He's done a damn good job putting that thing together. I've never driven a CRD Liberty, so I'm not sure how that will feel in a Wrangler, but it's a cool swap nonetheless. When it comes to diesel swaps though, I think the R2.8 is probably the best bet. It's expensive, but like you said, if you went the 3.2 Kubota route, you'd probably end up costing the same or more, at which point it doesn't make any sense. The real question with the R2.8 is can you easily get parts for it if you needed to? [/QUOTE]
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