How Is the Jeep J20 for Off Roading?
Jeep used to manufacture full-size sport utility trucks and pickup trucks. The Jeep J20 was a full-size pickup in production between 1973 and 1986. While not as agile as the Jeep CJ, the J20 has several characteristics that make it a potent off-road vehicle in its own right.
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Four-Wheel Drive
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Four-wheel drive is crucial for a good off-road vehicle. The J20 was available in four-wheel drive.
Durability
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Truck parts tend to break when off road. The J20 is a three-quarter ton model, which means the drive train is composed of heavier duty components than a standard pickup truck or a regular Jeep CJ. This additional durability means less breakage on the trails.
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Power
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The J20 could be optioned with up to a powerful 401 cubic inch V8 engine. More power on the trails means a truck can climb steeper hills and power its way through sticky mud better than a less powerful vehicle.
Size
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The Jeep J20 is a full-size pickup and as such needs more room for turning than a smaller off-road vehicle. The J20 would be more at home on wider trails where power and strength are needed over the nimbleness of a smaller Jeep, which would be beneficial on narrower, winding trails.
Payload
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A larger vehicle can carry more gear into the back country than a smaller truck. Additionally, the three-quarter ton J20 has a higher payload capacity.
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