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By admin November 20, 2007 2:22 pm

When you hear the word “jeep” you probably instantly think of one of a few images: a World War II film with a Jeep near the front lines carrying Allied soldiers or maybe you think of an outdoors man in the Jeep Garagebackwoods going to his favorite hidden fishing hole. Either way the word “Jeep” conjures up thoughts of rugged reliableness. So if you are a jeep owner you are always looking for the right parts and information to maximize your experience. But the question is where do you look? The answer: Jeep Garage.

Jeep Garage offers Jeep accessories and parts for every popular Jeep model, including the Cherokee, CJ, Commander, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Renegade, Wagoneer and Wrangler models. They have an amazingly easy to use navigation system on their site that allows you to immediately find the right model you are looking for. If you are looking for a tow wench or flood lights, they have the parts you are looking for. From Jeep Wrangler parts to Jeep Cherokee parts, you have to visit Jeep Garage. They also have a plethora of information, news, and data about Jeeps of every shape and form, which makes them your Jeep destination site.

Beyond part and accessories, they also offer great values on used Jeeps. They have a wide selection of used (previously owned) Jeeps, so that means you can find exceptional deals on Jeeps of every make and model. Their listings are constantly refreshed so check back regularly if you are looking for a used Jeep.

If you are an aficionado of Jeeps, Jeep Garage should be your online home.


Right Hand Drive Jeeps

By admin 12:52 pm

Filed under: Jeep News

As a kid growing up in the U.S., I was always amazed at how postmen had cars that allowed them to drive on the “wrong” side of the car. They all had these cool little jeeps that looked like they were perfectly designed for delivering mail. As I got older, I came to realize that these cars were actually called “right hand drive Jeeps”. And as a rural contract postal deliverer it is your responsibility to figure out your delivery transportation. Right Hand Drive Jeeps Looking for a right hand drive Jeep is a tricky process but one site has all of the info you need, Right Hand Drive Jeeps.us.

Right Hand Drive Jeeps.us is filled with lots of great information, including historical data about the history of Jeeps being used by the U.S. Postal System and specific details about the makes and models of those postal Jeeps. But what really sets Right Hand Drive Jeeps.us apart is their up-to-date information for contract postal carriers looking for their next service vehicle. They are the certified leader in finding right hand drive jeeps.
They have used and new models and will deliver a vehicle anywhere in the U.S. All of their new models come with a 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty so you know they will be reliable for you. And because they are a leader in right hand drive Jeeps, they constantly have new-arriving used vehicles for you to choose from.

If you are a postal worker and your ride is your responsibility, you should get yourself ready for the holiday season and contact Right Hand Drive Jeeps.us.


Jeep Liberty- An Overview

By SellMyForum July 16, 2007 2:34 pm

Filed under: Jeep News

There are still many ambiguities about name “JEEP”. Some people suppose that it is dedicated to GP that means General Purposes. Jeep is the best vehicle for consumer purposes also and there are many models to satisfy consumers. Jeep Liberty is an excellent vehicle with modern equipment and devices. Jeep Liberty is an ideal vehicle for mountain as well as urban areas with full four wheel power support.

All new Jeep Liberty 2008

New York Auto Show was the venue where New Jeep Liberty is shown. After a long gap of five years, Jeep Liberty is reformed in a sophisticated way. There are many surprising reforms and equipments which make Liberty, another feather in a cap of JEEP. Jeep Liberty’s redesigned exterior is very distinctive with a new full-open canvas roof. New Jeep Liberty 2008 is two inch lengthier and half inch wider than original model. There are comfortable seats with more improvements. Along with increase of storage capacity there is more space for passengers in 2nd row with extra 1.5 inch leg-room. Standard cloth seats are featured in Jeep Liberty Sport. Leather and heated seats are available on option with other models.

. Command-Trac® and the all-new Selec-Trac® II are both four-wheel-drive systems available for New Jeep Liberty 2008. On-road ride and handling have been improved and refined with the new independent front suspension, and new five-link rear suspension.

3.7-Litre SOHC V6 Engine

The standard 3.7-Litre Single-Overhead-Cam (SOHC) produces 210 horse power (157 KW) @ 5200 rpm and 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) of torque @ 4000 rpm. The engine’s valve train and combustion chamber enhance low-speed torque while providing a smooth idle and minimal engine noise.

Models

07 Liberty Sport starts at MSRP* $22,260 with following common specs.

  • 3.7L SOHC V6
  • 5,000-pound towing capacity
  • Available Command-Trac® part-time 4WD
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

07 Liberty Limited starts at MSRP* $25,895 with following common specs.

  • 3.7L SOHC V6
  • Chrome trim exterior accents
  • Available Command-Trac® part-time 4WD
  • Electronic Stability Program(ESP)
  • 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

‘07 Liberty Latitude Edition starts at MSRP* $24,920 with following specs.

  • Bright Silver painted grille
  • No charge ∞Infinity® premium sound system ($475 value)
  • Unique instrument panel
  • Front seats embroidered with Jeep® logo
  • 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels painted silver

Tires

17-Inch Dakar Cast-Aluminum Sparkle Silver

Sleek and symmetrical, these standard Cast-Aluminum wheels enhance the already eye-catching exterior of Jeep Liberty Limited. P235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler HP-All season performance tires (can be found at discount tires stores) are optional.

16-Inch Mechanica Cast-Aluminum Sparkle Silver

Jeep Liberty Sport radiates style and class with these boldly designed wheels painted Sparkle Silver. P225/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler ST all-season OWL tires are standard and P235/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A all-terrain OWL tires are optional.

16-Inch Full-Faced Steel Argent

Standard on Jeep Liberty Sport, these wheels stand out with their sophisticated yet classic design and color. P225/75R16 Goodyear Wrangler ST all-season DWL tires are standard and P235/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A all-terrain OWL tires are optional.

Sirius Satellite Radio

Sirius satellite radio is an exclusive radio which offers 130 channels with one year subscription (Free).

Navigation System

GPS system for Jeep Liberty helps drivers to keep themselves on the track with color maps and step by step directions. It includes AM/FM stereo and six disk cd player with MP3 support.

Rivals

Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, Rav 4, Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander, Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser are competitors of Jeep Liberty. There are some features which are not available with Jeep Liberty but other popular SUVs have these features. Forester is a SUV which has a fully adjustable driver’s seat so that short and tall drivers would be comfortable but this feature is not available with Jeep Liberty.


Jeep commander- An Overview

By SellMyForum July 10, 2007 3:19 am

Filed under: Jeep News, SUV News

It was the 1940’s when Jeeps were used as universal combat vehicles for the military. It doesn’t mean that Jeep served the military only, we had consumer models, too. Jeep was a reliable name for off-road driving and for driving in mountain areas. With changing thoughts and desires of consumers, there was a need to change the design and comfort. So several different changes were made to Jeep for survival in the auto vehicle market. In this modern era when there are people who are using Boeing and Airbus for their personal needs, Jeeps should be excellent and sophisticated.

Jeeps Commanders and Other Sports Utility Vehicles
Sports and vehicles are closely related. Sports utility vehicles are the most famous vehicles. Jeeps have captured a distinctive portion of automobile sales. There are many types of Jeeps. Some of these are truck-like jeeps and others are SUV models which are car-like. The model chosen totally depends upon the need of the customer. All of these Jeeps are different in performance, mileage, and power.

Jeep commander is renowned in the world of automobiles and Jeeps. There are several different models of Jeep Commander, according to needs and affordability, which include Overland, Sport, Rocky Mountain, and Limited. The 2007 Jeep Commander is capable of generating maximum power of 210 hp @ 5200 rpm. It can tow up to 6500 lbs, if properly equipped. Otherwise its standard towing capacity is 3500 lbs. Jeep Commander’s seating capacity is seven, and its unique in exterior and interior with several different features, like a lift-gate with opening glass.

Jeep commander is rear and all-wheel drive (4-wheel drive) with several different engine options in different models. 210-hp V6 is standard in the Sport. A 235-hp 4.7-liter V8 is optional in the Sport and standard in the Limited. A 330-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is optional in the Limited and standard in the Overland. Jeep Commander’s transmission system is a 5-speed automatic.

Models and Tire Specifications
There are four models of Jeep Commander with several different engine and tire options. Although each model has standard equipment there is a lot more available with different options. Have a look at the different cheap tires, standard and optional.

Tires Specification

18-Inch Casino Aluminum Chrome-clad for Jeep Commander Overland
P245/60R18 Goodyear Fortera HL black sidewall all-terrain tires

17-Inch Casino Aluminum Chrome-clad for Jeep Commander Limited
P245/60R17 Goodyear Fortera HL black sidewall all-terrain tires

17-Inch Hulk Cast-Aluminum for commander sport-arc
P245/60R17 Goodyear Fortera HL black sidewall all-terrain tires

P245/60R17 Goodyear Fortera HL, outline white letters are optional

17-Inch Wrench Cast-Aluminum with Sparkle Silver for Jeep Commander Sport and Jeep commander Limited
P245/60R17 Goodyear Fortera HL black sidewall all-terrain tires.

P245/60R17 Goodyear Fortera HL, outline white letters are optional
17-Inch Wrench Cast-Aluminum Gray
P245/60R17 Goodyear Fortera HL black sidewall all-terrain tires

P245/60R17 Goodyear Fortera HL, outline white letters are optional

Models

Commander Sport

‘07 Commander Sport starts at MSRP* $29,080 and has basic equipment like:

  • 3.7L SOHC V6 engine
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)‡
  • Quadra-Trac I® and available Quadra-Trac ll®
  • Available ParkView™ Rear Park Assist Camera

Commander Rocky Mountain
07 Commander Rocky Mountain starts at MSRP* $30,575 and has some unique features, which are listed below:

  • Power sunroof w/ CommandView™
  • Premium Sound including SIRIUS Satellite Radio & six Boston Acoustics® Speakers
  • 17″ Wrench Aluminum Wheels with gray accents

Commander Limited
07 Commander Limited starts at MSRP* $38,200 and comes with the following features:

  • 4.7L SOHC FFV V8§
  • Quadra-Trac ll® & available Quadra-Drive ll® full-time 4WD
  • SmartBeam™ headlamps
  • Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
  • Leather-trimmed seating

Commander Overland

07 Commander Overland starts at MSRP* $41,675 with full features stated below:

  • 5.7L HEMI® V8 w/ MDS
  • Quadra-Drive II® 4WD
  • Platinum chrome exterior accents
  • Two-tone leather trimmed seats with Preferred Suede® inserts
  • ParkView™† Rear Park Assist

Acceleration, fuel economy, ride quality, steering/handling/braking, quietness controls/materials, room/comfort/driver seating (front), room/comfort (rear), and cargo room are several different aspects which are always monitored for performance in a Jeep. Jeep Commander is excellent in all above stated aspects and has received very good ratings.

Other Rivals in the Market

Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander, Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser are all rivals of Jeep Commander, but Jeep commander is unique in its features and performance.

Check out the international standards, standards like ISO 14443