Just added an 04 WJ to the family!

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Picked up a 2004 Grand Cherokee Overland HO today with 147k miles on it. She's in really good shape with just a few exceptions.
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She'll need a new front axle shaft (or at least a new boot), brakes and tires pretty soon. Almost ZERO rust though, which is awesome! I'm looking forward to having that V8 High Output for towing and camping :thumb:
Name suggestions welcome :D
 
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WJCO said:
Very cool. Congrats. Great rig for camping/hauling.
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TrainWreck618 said:
Congrats, looks clean
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longarmwj said:
Sweet! The more WJs the better :thumb:
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BananaJeep said:
Nice! Looks really clean.
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Thanks!

I think it was a good find. I've been looking at ZJs and WJs for about a month and fell in love with this one. Single owner, garage Jeep, Quadra-Drive, Overland V8 HO, what's not to like!

I'll start a build thread with some more photos soon; once I get it licensed and start getting my hands dirty :)
 
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agarciadrummer said:
I love my WJ Overland...With a little time and money they can some of the best offroad rigs
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Nice, mine probably won't ever sit that tall. I've got my Wrangler for the rougher trails, I doubt I'll go over a 31" tire on this one. Looks good and a lot of fun though!
 
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agarciadrummer said:
I love my WJ Overland...With a little time and money they can some of the best offroad rigs

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Good looking rig. :thumb:

Stotch said:
Nice, mine probably won't ever sit that tall. I've got my Wrangler for the rougher trails, I doubt I'll go over a 31" tire on this one. Looks good and a lot of fun though!
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FYI, you can fit 32 inch JK tires and wheels on these fairly easily and they can be had on Craigslist for a good price.
 
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Speaking of 32" JK tires and wheels, I know a guy selling some beauuutiful Rubicon wheels and KO2s that would look KILLER on your rig. (Did I over sell it?)

Need to be a 5x5 bolt pattern
 
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WJCO said:
Good looking rig. :thumb:



FYI, you can fit 32 inch JK tires and wheels on these fairly easily and they can be had on Craigslist for a good price.
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Hmmm... I said 31 because I was under the impression that was the largest tire that would fit in the spare tire well. I haven't found a desirable way to carry the spare outside, not all of us can fab up our own ;) (do you have a thread on that?) That and I don't have the money to re-gear and the tires will need to happen soon.
GraniteCrystal said:
Speaking of 32" JK tires and wheels, I know a guy selling some beauuutiful Rubicon wheels and KO2s that would look KILLER on your rig. (Did I over sell it?)

Need to be a 5x5 bolt pattern
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From what I've heard you probably have a selection to choose from :) CO is a bit of a drive though...
 
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Stotch said:
Hmmm... I said 31 because I was under the impression that was the largest tire that would fit in the spare tire well. I haven't found a desirable way to carry the spare outside, not all of us can fab up our own ;) (do you have a thread on that?) That and I don't have the money to re-gear and the tires will need to happen soon.
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Yeah, you would have to have a 2 inch lift at minimum as well for 32s. I forgot about the spare tire well. We originally had our 32 on a roof rack which worked ok, but when we needed the extra room for camping gear, that's when we decided to build the rear carrier. Plus getting the tire off of the roof was heavy also. I'd be happy to start a thread on that tire carrier build if you want, I do have the pictures somewhere.
 
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Depending on if you're okay cutting you can fit 32s with no lift. We made a set of 32s fit on my buddies WJ with no lift. However, the lift would for sure help it perform best
 
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WJCO said:
Yeah, you would have to have a 2 inch lift at minimum as well for 32s. I forgot about the spare tire well. We originally had our 32 on a roof rack which worked ok, but when we needed the extra room for camping gear, that's when we decided to build the rear carrier. Plus getting the tire off of the roof was heavy also. I'd be happy to start a thread on that tire carrier build if you want, I do have the pictures somewhere.
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Yeah I thought about the roof, but my wife will be driving also and there's no way the spare would do her any good up there. At least in it's stock location she could drag it out in an emergency :) A 2-3 inch lift is probably in store either way. I'm sure the tire carrier would make a great read. It looks great on the back of yours!
 
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longarmwj said:
Depending on if you're okay cutting you can fit 32s with no lift. We made a set of 32s fit on my buddies WJ with no lift. However, the lift would for sure help it perform best
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It'll probably be getting a small (2 or 3") lift either way. I'll avoid the cutting unless I have serious issues.
 
jamesrw30

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I went with a 3 inch lift and running 31's no trimming. I don't have a full size spare yet but pretty interested to see if it fits in the spare well.
 
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jamesrw30 said:
I went with a 3 inch lift and running 31's no trimming. I don't have a full size spare yet but pretty interested to see if it fits in the spare well.
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That's good to hear. Stock wheels and/or spacers?

When I pull the trigger I'll let you know how it works out with the spare. :thumb:
 
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Stotch said:
That's good to hear. Stock wheels and/or spacers?

When I pull the trigger I'll let you know how it works out with the spare. :thumb:
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Make sure before buying the tire that you also measure the width of the tire vs the depth of the well on the vehicle. At the bottom it curves in a little and isn't the same diameter as the top.
 
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WJCO said:
Make sure before buying the tire that you also measure the width of the tire vs the depth of the well on the vehicle. At the bottom it curves in a little and isn't the same diameter as the top.
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Good to know!
 
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