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ferretjuggler

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FSJ Thoughts
« on: May 26, 2011, 05:43:29 PM »
Something I read about FSJ's is bugging me, 'cos it makes no sense to me.

1980 AMC/Jeep drop their flagship "Quadratrac" limited slip permanent 4x4 system for a Chrysler 727 linked to a part time or optional full time transfer box.

Different axles, (LHD front) new ratios, lockout hubs.

Done to give better MPG.

And "A more car like ride"

I can't really see how the ride is gonna be any more car like, except maybe the higher gearing.

Marketing hype, or better than the quadratrac  :017:
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dieselj20

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Re: FSJ Thoughts
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2011, 08:24:41 PM »
part time more mpg [may be]
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Re: FSJ Thoughts
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2011, 04:00:10 PM »
Assembly line / parts availability/ multi platform applications reason I suspect more than a designer thinking about giving a more car like ride
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Re: FSJ Thoughts
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2011, 04:24:46 PM »
it was done for mpg and more car like handling re rear wheel drive handling like 95% of the home market
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