Hi folks,
For those who have had experience with pre independent springs suspension jeep Wranglers, how does the ride quality/noise level of the 710m or 712m? I had a 94.p Wrangler.
Someone on the forum said the Pinzgauer is maintenance intensive. Is this significantly more intensive than any other 1970s era truck? Once one is sorted out do they stay sorted for a while or should I think early 70s Triump motorcycles?
Thank.
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Pinzgauer is about the same, but the maintenance is very specific. Jeeps don't have dust boots or portal axles, but the exhaust manifold on a Pinzgauer rarely cracks. 
The portal axles are just 4 more oil reservoirs to fill up. it also has hydraulic locking hubs contolled with big levers from inside, so there's more to service. I wouldn't say it's maintenance intensive. It took me about 3 years to replace or swap all the parts I needed to, like brake boosters and master cylinders, mufflers, etc. But once you address the old parts because these vehicles are generally 50 years old, the maintenance is relatively low. In the past 6 or 7 years all I have done is oil changes and spark plugs, filters, etc.
The portal axles are just 4 more oil reservoirs to fill up. it also has hydraulic locking hubs contolled with big levers from inside, so there's more to service. I wouldn't say it's maintenance intensive. It took me about 3 years to replace or swap all the parts I needed to, like brake boosters and master cylinders, mufflers, etc. But once you address the old parts because these vehicles are generally 50 years old, the maintenance is relatively low. In the past 6 or 7 years all I have done is oil changes and spark plugs, filters, etc.-
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Noise: The Pinz doesn't come with a radio because you wouldn't be able to hear it. At highway speed, they're loud inside, and I'd wear ear protection for a long trip, but at lower speeds they're just fine. The beauty of the interior noise is you can put on loud tires and you won't hear them.
MX: I don't think they require a high amount of service. As others said, they are old trucks and rubber parts get tired and need replacement. And if you do work on them, know that they were designed to be serviced by a diverse audience in the field. Personally, I find them a dream to work on.
Ride quality: I'd say it's pretty good. They take bumps pretty well and I'd say they ride comparable to my Gen1 4Runner, and maybe a bit smoother.
At highway speed, they're loud inside, and I'd wear ear protection for a long trip, but at lower speeds they're just fine. The beauty of the interior noise is you can put on loud tires and you won't hear them.MX: I don't think they require a high amount of service. As others said, they are old trucks and rubber parts get tired and need replacement. And if you do work on them, know that they were designed to be serviced by a diverse audience in the field. Personally, I find them a dream to work on.
Ride quality: I'd say it's pretty good. They take bumps pretty well and I'd say they ride comparable to my Gen1 4Runner, and maybe a bit smoother.
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