We went on a trip with two generations of off-road machines joined together to get some perspective. The CJ-2A is the machine that started it all for American off-roaders nearly 80 years ago. On the opposite side of the timeline we’ve got a brand-new 2022 Polaris General XP 1000 Trailhead Edition. Each machine has flaws and virtues in equal measure. The General is certainly a vastly more comfortable and capable machine. But does that make one better than the other?
We ultimately learned that the starter had fully caked its internals with mud, which meant the day was well and truly done. All fluids were changed. The carburetor was rebuilt. The distributor was cleaned out. New spark plugs were installed. The Jeep is perfectly happy to make the trip back when we’re ready. The General never wanted to leave.
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