A TJ will be more affordable and to me, more fun to drive.

 

I Love the inline 6 of the tj.

Do you haul the wheel chair on one of them bumper mounted carriers like this?

If you do i would get a JK because CJ's YJ's and TJ's used the same crappy rear cross member and i would not put a lot of tongue weight on one because they crack and bend. The JK's rear frame looks like it would hold up better because it stick out the rear by about a foot and could probably accept a class 3 hitch and support the weight better.

yeah i herd the jk had a lot chaise upgrades. and yes i was thinking a carrier off the back like that. but i worry if it would affect stability putting so much weight on the back.

 

Do you haul the wheel chair on one of them bumper mounted carriers like this?

If you do i would get a JK because CJ's YJ's and TJ's used the same crappy rear cross member and i would not put a lot of tongue weight on one because they crack and bend. The JK's rear frame looks like it would hold up better because it stick out the rear by about a foot and could probably accept a class 3 hitch and support the weight better.

 

The longer wheel base of the TJ unlimited should help if you hook up a carrier like the one above. However prices for the unlimited are stupid high right now.

 

While you're paying down your credit cards, stash away a few bucks if you can, and wait for the JK pick up to come out. Then you can have a power lift installed to put your power wheelchair in the bed without worrying about tongue load.

I always advise anyone that'll listen to not go offroad alone. I'll bet big bucks you can find a bunch of Jeepers that'll be more than glad to have you along and will help in any way you need.

Good Luck, L.M.

 

the chair weighs about 275 alone. not a lite thing for sure. i was hoping to join a local group to go wheeling with for sure. i had considered removing the rear seat and making it a 2 seater and have a hoist to load the chair in the back too. cant wait to see a jk truck in person.

 

We're in Glenpool and happy to help if you need it.
Our group meets in Owasso every Wednesday night from 7-9 at the Home Depot. Feel free to stop by

 

What is your level of disability?

 

i'm pretty bad with a spinal injury. L3 and L4 have had surgery then i have lots of ruptured disk's and several compressed disk's.

 

Alice,
Glad you are still living life! I would try contacting some of the big Jeep clubs, like Red Rock in Utah. You might even send a note to the veterans association, even if not a vet. They might be able to start you in the right Direction. I would think some organizations would be able to help you even with funding to get you setup in a Jeep! Also try writing to JP magazine, and see what they respond back with.