Excursion Handling
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Excursion Handling
In an emergency, I almost have to wonder if an Excursion would perform
exactly like the Jeep Grand Cherokee does. It's not pretty at all.
Why You Shouldn?t Buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee - Izismile.com
exactly like the Jeep Grand Cherokee does. It's not pretty at all.
Why You Shouldn?t Buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee - Izismile.com
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No it is not pretty. It has been discussed several times in the past. I am pretty sure that if the conditions are right that you can roll just about any vehicle, but yes some will go over easier. In a larger then most vehicle the consensus to drive right thru it rather then trying to miss it. The mass will protect you.
ps... I can think of a lot of other reasons not to buy a Grand Cherokee. LOL
ps... I can think of a lot of other reasons not to buy a Grand Cherokee. LOL
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There have been numerous complaints in the Jeep Forums that the rear sway bar is actually way too stiff for the truck and makes avoidance oversteer quite pronounced. The IRS has more than enough travel to provide proper articulation, but the entire assembly is locked in place by the anti-roll bar shifting the weight forward and screwing up the handling dynamics. This video did an excellent job of demonstrating the exact complaint that many are having.
The aftermarket has a rear sway bar with a different rate that fixes this issue. You would think the manufacturer would change it as well. Maybe next model year...
That being said, I am sooooo glad my X has a factory rear sway bar. If yours doesn't have one it is one of the must haves for the X.
The aftermarket has a rear sway bar with a different rate that fixes this issue. You would think the manufacturer would change it as well. Maybe next model year...
That being said, I am sooooo glad my X has a factory rear sway bar. If yours doesn't have one it is one of the must haves for the X.
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Who wants to volunteer their truck for a test?
Of course this test is just one factor in overall safety. I'd guess a Smart car would handle this test just fine with it's low CG and overall small size. What would you rather crash in, an EX, a Grand Cherokee, or a Smart car?
Of course this test is just one factor in overall safety. I'd guess a Smart car would handle this test just fine with it's low CG and overall small size. What would you rather crash in, an EX, a Grand Cherokee, or a Smart car?
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