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There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
Ya i saw the video of this on youtube. I can see why Jeep didnt bring this into production. With a shortage of cash it was probably best to keep the two Models they had going versus making a 3rd.
Plus that rear seating area is too small for practical use anyway
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L Limited 219k
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 I6 laredo 430k
1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 155k
1976 Jeep J10.. 85k(repaired)
The article says it was “built on a Wagoneer frame”. I don’t think so.
The box is probably the 7 foot variety and it looks like about 12” was added to the cab. This combination would fit on the long wheelbase J series frame. Moreover, the Wagoneer frame body mounting brackets are about 1 inch lower than the Truck frame brackets. These brackets would have to be relocated or spacers added to raise the body back up. In addition the cross section of the truck frame is taller than the Wagoneer frame giving it higher load capacity.
A Wagoneer frame doesn’t make sense here.
I used to name my FSJ’s after their previous owners, I realized I had too many with five named Rick.
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.