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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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I set the cruise on 60...kick a leg out the door, turn up the radio and let everyone pass me....If you drive in a hurried fashion all the time or speed is important to you...then you prolly dont need a Jeep.....
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by leaky10
I live in Kansas and its a daily fight at 30mph, 60 is just miserable.
Yeah, this April has been horrible for wind and crappy weather. Have had the top off for one day so far.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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as the others have said, high winds suck. i have actually been blown into the next lane a time or two when driving in extremely severe weather. at high speeds it will make you a little nervous.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Trebormojo
I feel your pain, this is the only thing I don't like about my Jeep. I can't imagine what its like for people with 35's and 37's.

I didn't buy it for the highway, so I am willing to sacrifice. Cadillac on the dirt, POS on the highway.
I work in Kansas, all they have is wind.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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high winds are troubling. for me, i always think i look like that day drunk getting home, swerving all over the road, cutting off people and such. bt i love my jeep. my dream vehicle. just need more mods and another one
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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I usually stay off the Interstate when the winds are high. I just take my time on the state highways and enjoy the views.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Doesn't bother me, but I'm used to it. My wife doesn't like to drive long hwy trips.

I like it actually. It makes driving the monotonous hwy more of an adventure...you have to be alert. Add in some rutted asphalt and 12.5" wide tires, you float and bounce from one lane to the next.

Seriously though, I have OME hd springs and 35's, add on some more weight and some adjustable control arms, it behaves pretty darn well. I notice the difference when I take a ride in my friends SUV's, but then I just miss riding in the Jeep.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 03:40 AM
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No wind in NYC
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 05:02 AM
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Wind can suck,, unles it's behind you....
I Think it's ..
"It's A Jeep Thing"

we have a small car for those trips that aren't Jeep related,, road trips, and then the Jeep for all the really Fun Trips..
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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I do not like high crosswinds in my 2 door at expressway (75 mph) speeds. It is entertaining for awhile, but gets annoying if it is a long trip. I just slow down 10 mph or take secondary roads where I can drive slower yet.
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