2007 Jeep Liberty (KJ)

Light Khaki color

Ok... what was I thinking? ... A Liberty? Wow... furthest from my mind in choices!
Well... as it turns out there are VERY few choices for small "real" 4x4's with a low range offered!
Considered the small 4dr pickups with topper too... but SUV all one compartment a better fit for intended use.
Had a TJ for 5yrs and loved it ... but ... there was just ever so slightly not enough room for inside stuff (length).
So far the Liberty fits everything perfect! Took a tape measure when looking to make sure common long items would fit.

Final top serious choices ended up being FJ Cruiser, XTerra, 2dr Unlimited (initial 1st choice) and Liberty.

  • The Grand Vitara with low range 4x4 availability scarce, too low and not many lift options.
  • The Kia Sportage slipped by untried... but I later found out that it did, at one time, have low range
  • The 2dr Unlimited was just about nowhere to be found? Didn't get an official answer if they even make them anymore?
    Drove a couple used 2drs and they had real handling issues on the highway never made it to the dirt!
  • The 4dr Unlimited was pretty cool ... but too big.
  • The FJ high priced and bigger than needed (though very nice on & off-road manners).
    Not a real 4dr and not easy to get in/out especially the rear seats.
    Not level w/seats down and hard plastic that is dog paw slippery.
  • The XTerra priced right but also bigger than needed ... lift rear with a fixed (doesn't open) window!
    A little personal hang-up is the filler door on the "wrong" side ...
  • Tried several Liberties to include the 2008 redesign ... personally I liked the handling of the former models tested.
    Also the 08 has a lift rear ... wanted swing type.
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Stock rear shocks act a bit soggy and the rear bottoms out easily. Front responds to bumps fine.
Tires just barely fit without rubbing so a larger tire will likely rub.
On a couple outings the underside touched down in a few places.
Right rear tire got a flat = new tires = slight lift.
 
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