The VehiCROSS

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, gas mileage does kinda suck. But its worth it to drive the coolest production SUV in USA.

Bart

 

[Ala5ka]

Thank you I'm glad to hear that people like it. It's sure does get alot of looks.

 

[BigSwede]

A VX weighs less than a Cherokee? That surprises me a little...even though the VX is shorter, it is still a stout body-on-frame design, unlike the Cherokee.

 

[Ala5ka]

VX 3955lbs /Cherokee 2832-4052lbs depending on year and options (based on 3 minutes of research do not quote me)
Capability of stock VX vs stock Cherokee...comparable I guess haha. VX wheelbase is shorter, but Cherokee clearance plus straight axle puts it in a different category. The aftermarket line up for the Cherokee is above and beyond the limited catalogue for the VX, heck most people don't even know what a VX is Taking into account the 3.5l V6 the VX has 15 city 22 highway with 31" tires isn't too bad. 250hp, 230ft lbs torque, true transfer case, not too shabby off the showroom floor. The Jeep Cherokee has sold about 1.8 million vehicles since 1993 (close to correct estimate via Wiki) and the VX sold 4100 units...crazy how those things work

 

[BigSwede]

I like Cherokees, thought about buying one back in the late 80s, until I tried to get into one...nowhere near enough headroom. Of course, the same is true of the VX, which is why I drive a Trooper.

 

[Ala5ka]

I just added a tube bumper, skid plate, cut the rear bump stops, pulled the sway bar, cut down the approach angles

Here's the full pic heavy thread on VX info

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=21768

I'll take more pics tomorrow with the skid plate on

 

[SWbySWesty]

Where's the skidplate?

 

[Ala5ka]

Sorry, just forgot about posting those

1/4" alum from bumper to control arm crossmember, control arm to engine crossmember over the oil pan. Someday I will finish doing sliders and putting plates from engine to transmission crossmember, then to the rear crossmember...someday

 

[Ala5ka]

I hit a semi truck tire in Arizona on the highway at night and it seems the tube bumper saved me from the brunt of the damage, and everyone came out ok. Long story short 3k in damage and the truckers insurance is paying for the damage. I'll post when its all over

 

[SWbySWesty]

dang man, glad you're OK. It's odd how the steel bumpers help so much in fender benders, but cars nowadays are made of plastic.

 

[MrBeast]

I am diggin the front bumper.

 

[Ala5ka]

The VX just passed the insurance claims process and the shop started work today, thankfully the parts are available and in the next week paint, mechanics, and body panels will make her like new

 

[mike r]

Do you have any pictures of the damage?

 

[Ala5ka]

The pics I took sucked because I took it with a cell and it was dark. As soon as I get it back from the shop I'll post their damage pics along with new pics.

 

[Basement Yeti]

Hey dude, I saw a black and grey Vehicross down in Hillcrest San Diego and thought of the bruising you and your rig got. Hope everything is coming together!

-Kyle