Quote Originally Posted by JCL View Post
Hi all,

Newby to off-roading here. I've recently purchased the above Jeep and would like some help & advice about going off-roading.

First of all, are there any 2014 Jeep Cherokees which aren't Trailhawk in this club? How capable would my Jeep be?

I know it's considered a soft-roader/crossover but most info I'm finding online is that it's a very capable off-roader & it's more about the driver than the vehicle.

The Limited only has Jeep Active Drive 1 so no low range gearing but it has Select Terrain of Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud. It drives 2WD on road & is 4WD on demand but when you use the Select Terrain it basically transfers torque around at various numbers depending on what you select.

It only has 185mm of ground clearance. No idea about approach & departure angles. So far I've taken it to Kurnell Boat Harbour on stock tires & after letting pressure down to 16psi it went well. Was stuck on a small hill on the obstacle course at one stage but it easily reversed out.

I am keen on purchasing some all-terrain tires - If I can go largest possible will this give me much lift regarding ground clearance? I'm also thinking of a lift-kit but there is nothing available for KL Cherokee as yet. I don't think I can find a skid plate either.

So, basically I want to get an idea of which terrain & trails I can learn on & which I need to avoid because of low clearance. Do I need to avoid steep descents/ascents?

I am looking at doing a 4WD training course at Mittagong with a guy who reckons this vehicle would be capable of quiet a bit.

Any info at all would be greatly appreciated especially if there are any KL owners here
I know this is an old thread, but just wondering how things have turned out for you?? Am in the process of trading our ever faithful Nissan Murano in for a Cherokee Limited with ad1 for my wife. Don't plan on off roading it as that is what the Wrangler is for, but rather do a bit of touring and maybe drive along the beach at places like Stockton if ever we are holidaying up there.