who still plows with their cherokee

[snow problem]

I know some of you plow with Jeep Cherokee's and I was wondering you guys still have them. What problems, if any have you had, ie. overheating, not enough traction in wet heavy snow etc.

[digger242j]

We have a 99 Cherokee Sport, and there haven't been any problem to speak of with using it to plow. This thread (http://letstalksnow.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11616) discusses the heater core problems, but that might have happened even if it didn't have a plow.

I'll put about six 50 lb bags of salt in the back, and it does just fine driving and pushing. It does have a good aggresive snow tire tread on all four wheels though.

With only a 6.5 blade on it, it's not good for big lots, but for tight spots, it's a real pleasure to use.

On edit: Now that I think about it, we had to have a power steering line replaced a couple of seasons ago.

Also, this is Pittsburgh. We haven't plowed that many times in the past few years...

[snowplowjay]

My pops still runs our 96' Cherokee 4.0L auto every winter with a 6.5' Western Uni on it... Its still a low mileage truck for its age and in great shape...

Plows like a champ. 3 5gal buckets of sand/salt mix in the back and it runs like a champ...


Great little manueverable driveway/sidewalk vehicles IMO...


Jay

[Smoke Grenadier]

I plow with my 98 Classic and its great. The only problem I've run into is that with a lot of snow you have to watch the build-up around the grille but if you watch the gauges you're fine. I run with the window down and heater on full blast and it doesn't get above 210.

Concerning traction, I have 200 lbs of tubesand in the back and its a tank in deep snow. Definitely runs better in snow than my Wrangler did :D

[AdamsExcavating]

Concerning traction, I have 200 lbs of tubesand in the back and its a tank in deep snow. Definitely runs better in snow than my Wrangler did :D

I agree 100% Goes better and plows better than my wrangler ever did! Have a 6'6'' western unimount with pro wings, and absolutely love it!
.......................currently looking for another!:grinz

[Assured Services]

Of beat,10-12 years ago I had a Jeep Comanche that had a seven foot bed, long wheel base for a jeep, 5 speed, and a 6.5 blade. One of high rollers of larger snow Co in area at that time told me once after watching me plow with it " man that thing plows more snow smoother than my bosses F150". I just kind of blew the coment off, but I was thinking mostly the driver in knowing the equipment. :wink
But it was a fun truck, and could move alot of snow for such a small rig..
Sold it to a guy from Sanilac up near the thumb for more than I paid for it and had into it. Always happens, if I sell a truck someone far away takes it then I never see it again :cool:

Scott

[AdamsExcavating]

I'd love to find a nice 4x4 comanche to put a plow on! It would be a nice addition to my current fleet! Does Anyone have any pictures of their cherokee's or comanche's with plows?

[snowplowjay]

I snapped a shot of my pop's plowing with the 96' Cherokee with me this last storm.

I don't know if you are willing to travel for one but this one will most likely be going up for sale sometime this year...

[AdamsExcavating]

....could very well be interested....I PM'd you Jay. Let me know more about it. Any other pictures....i'll try to snap one of mine.....

[snowplowjay]

Thanks for the PM I shot you a reply :)...


I was digging around on my computer and I don't seem to have any others on here but I will get you some more pics when I get a chance ...

[AdamsExcavating]

anyone else with any pictures?

[Jerre Heyer]

If B.J. pulls his pioneer out of the snow bank at the house he'll have some soon.

J

[AdamsExcavating]

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[urethane dino]

We have a 96 Grand Cherokee with a 720 blizzard on it.
I will take some pics.
Plows great, no traction issues at all. Great plow rig

[AdamsExcavating]

Grand Cherokee? Can't say that I've seen one with a plow! I'm supposed to plow a lot around an indoor horse arena Friday, I'll see if i can remember to snap a couple of pics.

[urethane dino]

Jerre has custom sideplate templates for the GC

[AdamsExcavating]

can't wait to see pics of it!

[AdamsExcavating]

b u m p

[Got Snow?]

funny i came here with the same question. i think i going forward with a plow for my '97 cherokee. Leaning to the blizzard 680/720, seeing as they are one of the only mfg's still making mounts and i run 2 other blizzards. i can get a 680 for $2800 or a 720 for $3300. any opninions? i like the 720, but may be cheaper to run the 680 w/ wings?

was into the snow way 22 but it seems they don't offer a mount. anyone know how involved it would be to fab up or alter an existing mount?

[urethane dino]

Our 95 has a 720 and pushes it fine. I see I owe some pics to you guys.
Took a hell of ride with it last snow storm and it keeps on pushing.
Dino

[Got Snow?]

hey dino quick question:
does the 720 cover the rear tire track at full turn? if so you think the 680 will?
want to buy a plow tomorrow...thanks for your reply.