I had one with a 4.0, it was a great engine wrapped in a body full of electrical gremlins. Other than that when it worked it worked well.

@JF32304

2 жыл бұрын

Don't pour water on them!

@ryanjewell9832

2 жыл бұрын

@@JF32304 or feed them after midnight?

Couldn’t agree more. I got a 2001 Limited V8 with 130,000 miles for $2100. It’s absolutely unstoppable in the snow.

@MyBacktrail

10 ай бұрын

With the right tires, the snow is where mine shines. I make sure to get tires with a lot of siping. It's not unstoppable though. If you get the undercarriage hung up too much in deep hard snow, it will take the weight off the tires and you'll be stuck.

Agreed !! WJ is the way to go .. got an 02 4.7 with 160,000 miles 4 " lift 30" tires goes anywhere from fishing on the beach to climbing trails and camping

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

I'd buy them all if I could! Love the WJs! Thanks for watching!

@briroc26

2 жыл бұрын

And it got heated seats and sun roof !! Lol can't beat em

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

@@briroc26 ahhh! I forgot about the sunroof! I don't use mine much anymore with the tent up there haha

Another point worth mentioning is that there are loads of WJs and ZJs about that have been well looked after family cars that have never left the pavement. For the equivalent money if you buy a wrangler it's almost certain that it's had a hard life wheeling, whereas many of the equivalent WJs have probably never seen more action than a Walmart parking lot. I find them to be pretty reliable, even the 4.7l can be really reliable as long as you keep on top of the cooling issues which they are prone to.

I got my WJ for 1000 with onlly 178 on the 4.7. 3k miles later this is my favorite car I’ve ever owned and love taking it out wheeling. Safe to say this is what’s made me a hardcore jeep guy

Awesome video. I have a wk2 overland and low key want one of these to build out. Would feel way more comfortable taking a 2k Jeep out rather then a 50k Jeep on the trails.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And for sure! That's another big benefit of the WJ, is not having to worry too much since they are cheaper than a new vehicle. Bet the WK2 is sick though! Happy New Year!

Very good points are covered here. Just a quick mention that the WJ series began in 1999, rather than 1998. I've got two of them: A running 2004 WJ Overland 4.7V8 HO and a work-in-progress 2004 WJ Laredo 4.7V8, both with the QuadraDrive 2 option. The WJ is great-looking and a very capable off-roader for sure.

@davidtrevino5211

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2004 with the QuadraTrac 2.. What can u tell me about that 4wd system? And what's your opinion on some people claiming the 4.7s drop valve seats..

@MyBacktrail

10 ай бұрын

@@davidtrevino5211 The 4.7 was used in a LOT of vehicles including Dodge trucks so there are a lot of reports of dropped valve seats. But yes it does happen. What else happens with these engines' heads is that the "valve lash adjuster" will seize up, causing the rocker arm to fall off. That is the problem I experienced. My engine is now taken apart and at the machine shop. They are rebuilding the heads with new, better valve seats and they are going to replace the rockers and valve lash adjusters. The engine had 173k miles on it but the bearings and cylinder walls are in great shape, so it's worth keeping. But I would say if you have one with a lot of miles, take the heads off and get them rebuilt and while you are at it, replace the timing chain. It's not an easy task to take them off, so be prepared.

@MyBacktrail

10 ай бұрын

@@davidtrevino5211 As far as the Quadra Drive which is what I think you mean, it works really well if you don't have SUPER large tires on it. Replace the fluids in the transfer case and differentials with the proper Mopar fluids to keep it in good working order.

1. Solid axles 2. Cheap There you go that's all.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Plus the other 3 that I mentioned in the video 😉

I have the 2004 with the I6 and it's great. I originally bought it to start overlanding. the best part is even when you have no gear you can sleep in the back with the seat down no problem.

I removed the rear seats, so I can fold the backrests down, and still be able to store my toolbox and equipment under the seats and floor. WJs are great

@mechsupernova

10 ай бұрын

I have the back of mine loaded with Milwaukee packout boxes, i have drawer toolboxes at the very back with a big box and a crate behind them, then i got socket sets the big radio wrenches and a couple parts boxes i keep a moving blacket over the top of all of it and the back window is completely unobstructed and the back seats are empty 😁

I’ve owned 5-6 grand Cherokees (ranging from ZJ’s to WJ’s) I have to agree with you at the price point comment, I found my most recent one, a rust free 96 5.2 for $1,500, and by the time I’m done at this stage I’ll have roughly $6-7,000 into it (IRO 7” long arms, 35s, steel bumpers, lockers, etc.) which is what I see stock TJ wranglers going for (at least around me) and I have more room in the cabin, more comfortable, a better ride, etc. but, personally I’ve always liked the ZJ’s better (personal opinion) I’ve always kinda liked the smaller, more compact, squarer body of the ZJ But with your solid axle comment, I would love to find a Cheap WK1 just to see what I can and can’t do with it and see how it would compare on trails to a ZJ/WJ, and to expand my knowledge on grands.

@KurNorock

8 ай бұрын

It's nowhere near as good. They try to overcome the lack of a solid axle with computer controlled braking to stimulate lockers, but it doesn't work that well and the lack of solid axle articulation just hurts too much. After the WJ, the grand cherokee stopped being a real offroader and became the family station wagon the wrangler guys always accused it of being.

@huaso7376

7 ай бұрын

I thought the same but change my mind after watch the Hemis at AussieFourWheelers driving the WKs@@KurNorock

I have an WJ 2004 in Finland. Did buy it sheep actually cheeper that most listened in US. It's not to easy to get second hand spear parts over her dut then again new parts from Amazon or like wize is cheaper than most other brands so I don't complain. Thanks for your helpful content 👌

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Totally accurate for the safe confines of North America. Heading to the more remote territories in Africa or here in Australia, Parts and support are much more limited making other more common brands a better bet.

The JKU is basically a crappy WJ. Aside from the JKU's longer wheelbase, the external dimensions and curb weight are nearly identical. The WJ has a triangulated 4-link rear suspension while the JKU goes back to the 5-link. 10 days ago, I bought a 2002 Overland with a transmission that was stuck in limp mode for $900. Even stuck in 3rd, the 4.7 HO has enough balls to move it in stop and go driving. This fix is relatively cheap as it is simply repairing a wiring harness and replacing the shocks, since the shock mounts broke and the shocks chewed up the wiring by the TCM. Even without 1st and overdrive and the engine limited to 2k RPM, I love my WJ.

You are so right on this vehicle I totaled my 04 GC & she was a beast with the 4.0. Had paid $1750 for mine in 2019 with a great clean body and 172k on the odometer. Currently looking for another WJ and will find one but you are spot on in this video.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Love WJ's. So much value for what you pay. Thanks for watching!

WJ are very suceptable to Death Wobble when lifted. #BastardHeep has been a love hate relationship, BUT found the Cure. Replace the frame side of the Trackbar bushing with a JK bushing, and drill out the hole in the frame for the larger bolt. Gets rid of 90% of it. Now the brakes on the WJ the first couple years, was problematic, but Jeep did upgrade them to cure brake inspired Death Wobble. One last gripe is the Seat Brackets are weak, pivots on the seat frame are not much heavier than the dang body panels. they are prone to breaking. Only good solution is get a set of manual sliders and replace the power ones. Sucks I know, I love my power seats.

Love my WJ! I have a 2004 Overland with only 130,000 miles. 3 inch lift, 32’s… HK Offroad winch plate, Detours USA tire carrier… it does everything I ask of it.

I have a 2005 WK limited that I have been turning into an overlander, mine has the Hemi and an awesome DVD player for those in the back seat. I have lifted it with an OME 2" HD lift. I love these vehicles.

Love the WJ. Besides the blend doors.

Great video, hope you see some more front end IFS rear axle in your comings and goings to prove to you they are not left behind VS front and rear solid axle

I Had a WJ CRD 2.7 20v Diesel and I love it!

I just picked up a 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 fully equipped. Awesome vehicle. Going to do a BOV build. Should be a fun project. Thanks for sharing.

Coming from a Toyota guy, these Jeeps and the XJ are my favorite ones, even tho my buddies are always broken down on the trail & idk if people just dont maintain them right? But thats why i stay away from Jeeps my 4runner has 547k miles and still runs strong. Compare to my buddy's Jeeps with under 200k miles always braking down lol but these rigs are badass!

The WJ Grand Cherokee ran from 1999-2004

Sweet ride. You're motivating me to get one.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely go get one! You won’t regret it! Thanks for watching!

My ZJ is a beast, lift 35s big offroad bumpers, roofrack I'm at about 2k as well lol

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Love ZJs too! Plan to find one some day soon! Thanks for watching!

I'm doing the single platform bed on the passenger side, with a slide-out for a fridge driver-side rear. It keeps the single driver side second row seat available if needed. My platform top has hinge on it closer to the front passenger seat, so that when its not in sleep mode, the front passenger seat can slide all the way back for maximum front passenger leg room. I ditched the spare tire location for a roof rack mounted spare with future plans for a full-size mount off the rear. One of the worst spare tires locations for anyone who keeps stuff in the cargo area. Wouldn't want to have to take everything out to get the spare. As part of the platform, I ran a 2x8 across the removed cargo area floor board and used the factory jack as a support in the middle of the board, adds accessible storage space in the old spare tire location. The platform will have a 36" rear slide out drawer, leaving an additional cavity for valuables between the end of the drawer towards the front of the vehicle and the end of the platform, accessible from the hinged top section of the platform!

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a sweet setup!

awesome rigs. I got my 03 for 600 4.7 H.O needed work, but well worth it. been driving it for 3 years

Ive had mine for 4 or 5 years ive put around 20k miles on it, mines a 1999 with the 4.7, paid $800 for it ive put maybe 2k in it fixing the transfer case A/C new cats, Axels, drive shafts, wheel bearings and tune up stuff, did ALL the work my self and it runs and drives like a dream, i have a 2007 Dodge charger daytona too but i find my self driving the jeep more.

Got my 04 Limited at a bank auction about 6 years ago, basically paid 1200 without hardly looking at it, knowing nothing about these jeeps. Was amazed to see that it had a solid front axle. Then I learned about the quadra drive and it also had a lift. I ran it hard for a few years as basically a farm vehicle pulling logs out of the woods, but now rebuilding the engine to put her back on the road as she should be. If she ever dies I will look for a new WJ.

When I was looking for a vehicle more or less a jeep in utah I seen many of these but they weren't super cheap and they all had rebuilt engines they all where the v8 so I took that as a sign but I bought a 2006 jeep liberty and it's just 6 inches overall shorter but it's been absolutely wonderful zero problems 153k miles and I've taken it everywhere I've put 3200 miles on it I'd say about 2k are all dirt roads and trails even taken it to toquerville falls went through the entire loop past the falls might have ifs but I haven't lifted a wheel yet but I plan to do a solid axle swap and possibly cut the cab build a frame and build a custom Australian style rig with a longer wheel base I think that'd be pretty sweet

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome! Liberties are very capable! Thanks for watching!

production years in the USA 99-04 for wj

Definitely wanna see the fridge pull out

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Fridge should be here soon and then I'll start the build! Thanks for watching!

I have a 2005 with the Hemi 5.7. We have 4 Shepard liked taking it into Georgia mountains. It is at 210k and still going.

Love your build and videos! Can you do a walk around video explaining all the things you've done to it? Like wheel/tire specs, spacers, suspension setup and all that juicy stuff? I really want one because my father owned a 4.0L WJ before, though it was a 2WD Laredo trim, it was very comfortable and felt amazing to drive and light off-roading completely stock, the engine was literally bullet proof, but he sold it eventually, I'd like to buy one now that I can as an overlanding/daily vehicle, yours is very inspiring! I'll have to look into the V8's reliability as a whole, if it's good then I might go with that, otherwise the 4.0L is good.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Of course! I'll do an updated walk around video going over everything soon!

@xmo552

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

The ZJ is a much better option. Much more reliable engine/transmission/transfer case options, the gas tank doesn't hang as low, it has the same suspension as a TJ and front end of an XJ so both OEM and after market parts are much easier to find. The WJ does have better brakes and the limited slip is nice, but i don't think those are enough to offset the positives you get with the ZJ. Besides that, I'm pretty sure the WJ brakes are easy to put on a ZJ. All of that being said, i don't really think either are great for overlanding. Maybe it's just because I'm a bigger guy, but i find that there really isn't enough space in either the ZJ or WJ. Just to go on a 4 day camping trip, bringing a small tent, food, water, supplies, and tools, filled every inch of available space i had, including loading up the front passenger seat. The spare tire is mounted inside the back, behind the back seat, and takes up tons of space, especially if you have oversized tires. The other problem is that once you do put oversized tires on either, your fuel economy drops by 50% meaning you only get 200-225 miles per tank of gas, meaning you have to bring extra gas with you, which takes up more space. You could spend a few thousand dollars regearing the axles to 4:56 to get some of that fuel economy back, but now you are defeating the purpose of the affordable rig. I suppose a roof rack or a trailer would alleviate some or all of the cargo space woes, but once again you are sacrificing fuel economy, and while these rigs can pull trailers just fine, in an offroad situation you may find your transmission getting hot which will cause your engine coolant to get hot and possibly overheat your engine. So while you can overland in them, you have to make a lot of concessions. It would be very difficult to bring another person for example. I think these rigs are MUCH better suited for day or overnight trips to do some more difficult wheeling, like rock crawling. Or even traveling across the country to hit up short trails along the way. But for actual overlanding where you may not see a gas station, a shower, or a laundry mat, for days at a time, i think they fall a little short.

Totally agree with Ryan below. I have an ‘02 Overland. Mechanically it’s great. Looks wise it’s awesome. Electrical gremlins are jeeps DownFALL. 240Kmiles on mine. Engine burns a little oil but exhaust manifold cracked so I am throwing in a new motor. But it was 50/50 whether I’d do that or swap to a used 4Runner due to electrical hassles. CanBus system and bad alloys in copper wires that gets brittle over decades and wiring insulation that likes wise gets brittle and cracks. Oh well. Every SUV maker takes shortcuts somewhere or we’d never afford one for our hobby.

I took your axles and put them under my i6 with selec-trak... I can go vertical like butter

First video I've seen on this KZread channel and you've earned an immediate 'Subscribe & Bell'. Why? Because it's easy to listen to you speak! - There are SO many channels where I'm honestly interested in the content that may have to offer, but the channel owner either speaks too fast, pauses too long or simply has an annoying (AF) tone when they speak. Yet another factor is how the video begins; Your background music wasn't too loud after watching a previous video (Some channels you have to turn your headphone volume to 100%). And you didn't start by saying "HEY KZread... YAK YAK YAK...!!" Now I'm off to watch the 'UNBOXING New Mods' video. Thanks for the content and Happy New Year!

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I apologize for the bad audio in the unboxing video haha I forgot my mics. I'll keep the quality exceptional here on out. Happy New Year!

Bought my 04 Limited 4.7ho wrecked for $100. Spent 4000 fixing and modifying, a lot on the suspension with a long arm f&r 4" on 255/80-17 Geolander MT's. Goes anywhere my Wrangler did in much more comfort.

@OverlandingOzarks

Жыл бұрын

WJ's are still underrated. I love mine and want more haha

Jeep withstood the test off time and stayed true to its fan base I don’t see explorers out there. These Cherokees last forever like Toyotas 300,000 400,000 miles

@OverlandingOzarks

Жыл бұрын

Have over 230K on mine!

great video clips and selling points, love your content dude! 🇺🇸😎

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Turn your driver side hood stop counter clockwise 3/4-1 1/8 turn to align your hood to your fender (my OCD is dying)

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

I'll get that adjusted! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for this video. I will have one of these in the near future 😉.

The wj year are from 99/04 .I have a 01 limited with 4.7l with 4.5 lift and 33inch tires. I wouldn't tread it for anything. Iam getting everything to build it in to a overlanding 🚙

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kevin! I would love to keep up with your build! Please post some videos or do you have an instagram that I can follow along on?

@kevinclevenger8741

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks sorry I dont have a Instagram. But as soon as I get it .I will late you no forsure

Got mine 9 months ago. 02 Overland with 158k for $3700. Burns some oil but I’ve put over 10k miles on it already.

WJ was 99-04. Beautiful Jeep!

When you said " comes with LSD in both axles ...pretty much lockers ..." Every offroader's soul twitched a little bit ahahahahaha best LSD's ok solid axles are on the Nissan Patrol GR , it is as close to s locker without being a locker , every other LSD I've seen 4wding is basically worthless when a locker shines . Great for improving safety though

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Well it's a Varilocker, I said it's kind of like LSD, but it's actually a much better system that is like a locker. Theres a few videos on it. Just look up Quadradrive system

@fredericosantos6783

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks Sorry no Limited slip differential is better offroading then a true locker ...not an autolocker or any of that bs , true air locker or E locker thru a switch. Nothing beats that and definitely it's not even close for an LSD no matter what LSD type of traction control it is , the best are the ones found on the Nissan patrol GR the rest is a joke including the ones Jeep use , it might be good and safer for on road but for real off-road ( not just dirt roads and Subaru offroading type of stuff ) they almost useless and give more problems , fail more and even the fluid is special .

@fredericosantos6783

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks the Varilock system works in theory as a mix between a limited slip differential and an Auto locker like the lunchbox ones or Detroit lockers . Not a fan of that at all .

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

@@fredericosantos6783 I never said it was a true locker or better than one 😂

@fredericosantos6783

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks true . You only said it was pretty much like lockers , so yeah I get your point , I don't agree with it being close to lockers , a good alternative to lockers or anything like lockers but we can't all think the same way or the world would be too boring

Im interested to but one of these WJ. Thanks for your videos.

I bought one this year 2004 4.0 my first wj, I've had 2 xjs. Main questions what should i be looking out for as in problems and what should be my first mods? I've bought it lifted 2.5 on 17' wrangler tires

I've seen solid axle vehicles on 3 wheels so I think he means that it won't raise the wheels as much as IFS. Only problem I've heard about these from owners is that they are not as reliable as they would like....electrical and other mechanical problems.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly what I meant! Solid axles will always stay more planted than IFS stock for stock. Mine has been extremely reliable. Took it on a over 3k mile road trip and wheeled it and it got me home

@JeepCherokeeful

Жыл бұрын

No, Toyota’s just lift them every time

Excellent video. I know there’s lists of room in the back but based on your RTT and the limited 5’6” length in the back, I don’t see how I can sleep back there. Any ideas?

Great video! Thank you! 🙌🏾

Jeep WJ in the Ozarks, doesn't get much better than that!!!

WJ was '99-'04 actually. But bro, great video.

Awesome rig. Which trim level would you recommend when I search? I offroad and Overland. Thanks!

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

I would look for a limited or overland trim with the 4.7 and quadradrive personally. The overland trim is the top of the line and the 4.7 High Output is the most desired engine. Mine is the standard 4.7 in a limited.

Building my 2004 right now. Parts are currently SO CHEAP for these WJ’s.

Wanting legit answer to should i invest in our 01 wj limited if we have to rebuild the engine fix the AC and replace the front seats. We leak engine coolant even after changing the heater core, the pump abd radiator. Evaporated coolant points at it having overheated at some point. Engine oil pressure is always a above normal. Heater dont work lol

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

That totally depends on your situation! For me, when my engine goes, I'm going to get a remanufactured one and swap it in. That should last the rest of my lifetime haha. Some people LS swap them pretty easily and cheaply. I think for the best remanufactured engine right now it's about $2500. Then it would be extremely reliable!

@jennyrobertoeatsdrinks650

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks thanks! Gave me a lot to think about great vid dude!

@xmo552

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks I have a 2004 4.0 with 300k+, runs like new.

Amazing. 👍

Where are you all finding them for that price? I live in Colorado and can't find one under $5k that's worth looking at. I'm currently considering my cousin's 01 Loredo 4.0 with a flat cam for $2,000. Thanks for the video. I'm really debating pulling the trigger on this.

You dont see any issue with a v8 being overland? I know when I just drove on the road my Cherokee destroyed fuel. I can't imagine on the trail it's very good

I'm looking at a 2003 Grand Cherokee out here in Ireland. Auto with a 2.7l diesel (Mercedes engine) Not much in way of petrol engines out here. 174,750 miles on it. The seller is asking €3300 which is about $3500. Looks fairly clean considering. Any thoughts on the diesel?

Stopppp telling everyone how sick these are! Everyone will want one😂

@xmo552

2 жыл бұрын

2004 Freedom Edition right here

@kb-zk1yg

Жыл бұрын

Prices gone up already it seems to me everyone with a rusty wj is trying to sell at 5k

What's the roof camper?

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Bigfoot Roof Top Tent

Love your vids. Great info. 👍 But Wjs were from 99 -04 not 98.

I've always liked the WJs. But was turned away from any Chrysler product for quite some time as the 3 jeeps my dad has had in my life time had severe engine issues. 2 of which were WJs, an '01 with the v8 and the '04 with it straight 6. But... I'm beginning to think that my dad never really did any maintenance on them, don't recall him ever really doing any oil changes. But now I'm back into looking into a WJ for a more budget vehicle than what I currently take off road.

okay i own one of these things and i got to say I DID NOT know my back window opened up like that and id like to know how to make that happen hahah , that aside great video my dude

@jhawkins002

2 жыл бұрын

There should be a button located on the trim bar above the license plate.

*80 Series LandCruiser enters the chat*

Uhhh I don't know if you have the H.O. version. You'd normally see the badging on the rear hatch. The air intake means nothing. You'd have to check the heads, you can look behind the alternator on the right side, there's an H.O. stamp on the head and that's your indicator. If that's not there then you don't have the H.O. unfortunately. Nice rig, none the less.

Enjoying the vids Ive got a Kia Sorento mark 1 , which is excellent, but has its limitations. So, Ive been looking at the WJ and WKs over here in Spain. A good WK with 200,000kms is around 10 to 11,000 euros. THE WJ from 2002 to 4 is between 3000 and 10,000 euros depending on condition. I like the WJ foe the front live axle, but even dealers steer away feom it due to engine problems. In Spain 95% are the 2.7 or 3.1 diesel. In a video, Can you go through what to look out for on the WJ? Thanks

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes I'll try to make that video soon, although we don't have any diesels available here. Wish we did!

@Trollet456

Жыл бұрын

Buy the reliable hyundai santa fe instead! and its also much better offroad than any chrysler/dodge/jeep for sure

What transfer case is in that rig? Quadra drive? Its a limited, not an overland ?

Did all the overland have the limited slip front and rear ?

@OverlandingOzarks

Жыл бұрын

Yep all overlands and limited I believe have quadradrive

@Adrenalinejunkey

Жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks thank you

Makes me miss my zj!

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Get another and find me one too! When I get one it will definitely be the 5.9!

Hello, I'm from Romania, I want to build a car just like yours, I want suspension details and what joints you used, if you can help me with information.

The best gc is the 98 5.9 limited. Only made is 98.

Братан, давай ещё раз но на Руссоком))

I love my wj HO good video

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What is wrong with the 06

I'm driving a 2002 wj limited mint condition with 54000 original miles

The wj was from 99 on

6in lift?

Wea had a 1996 Cherokee, literally 1 million miles on it. 3 transmissions, engine finally gave up.

Thank you for making this video I got mine in a trade and was just thinking of selling it because I wanted a zr2 s10 but now that I’m more informed this was more of what I was hoping for in an off-roader I know nothing about upgrades so please make a video for me so I can know what to upgrade and make it a solid off-roader I got the most base of them all a Laredo 4.0

Paid 10k for a 2004 Limited with 100k km im from Canada tho

What is considered Overlanding

How can this car cost 2500 dollars? here in Croatia you can buy cheapest ZJ model in "good" condition for like 7000 €.. WJ models are not even available in Croatia.. at least I didn't see them.. wish to live in States just to buy cheap Jeep and do some overlanding.. CHEERS FROM CROATIA!

In the middle of lifting my 2000 WJ 4.7 with just over 100,000 miles.

The best

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Kind of agree, but don't agree with everything. I believe they had Torsen differentials and those are better then a locker IMO. They are tremendously hard on fuel for long trips. They are not only short on storage, they are also too small for anyone over 6' tall. I'm not a fan of the SFA for "overland" style trips, and 30" tires are too small today. Certainly a great off-road and hunting rig, that is quite capable of towing a trailer, but I don't think I would trust my life to it on the Alaska Highway in January.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

I took it over 3k miles in 11 days and wheeled it on hells revenge and more and it got us back home no problems. Thanks for watching!

Deberías colocarle subtítulos en español

Wj started in 99 that's the year I have

99-04

I still don't get why ppl don't time their transit from start to first stop. Time in transit to first stop is prolly the best comparison for urbanites. Where I live now is several hours from where I lived when I wanted to travel here. Now I can just about bicycle easily, even at my age, to places I want to go where wheeled travel is either prohibited or impossible. Creeping along in gasoline granny gear is slow, and unless I'm packing out a large ungulate carcass, is sub-optimal. Even then, you may be better off seeking the right livestock producer for your healthiest meat. Don't sell to Chinese Communists, and don't list with Benedict Arnolds who would. in the United States and Canada (I don't think that's true of Mexico) the wild game "belongs" to the people, I emphasize this: Game does not, as in DOES NOT, belong to the landowner, as in much of the rest of the world. Landowners controlling game is Chinese Communism at best.

There are a bunch of mechanical parts and electrical parts that are no longer available new. Mine has been pretty reliable but small things are going wrong and keeping it going long term will probably require some creative upgrading and parts interchange from newer models. If you want a cheap car, this isn't it, especially with Biden era gas prices. If you want an offroad toy project, you can make it crawl almost as well as anything but the electronics could become a pain in the ass if you want to maintain climate control and other luxury features like memory seats. If you don't enjoy an ongoing project it probably makes sense to buy a Toyota or something simpler with less to go wrong. If you can handle the project, it's about the cheapest 4WD car to build up that I've seen.

@roadracer15

2 жыл бұрын

when something does go wrong with the toyota be prepared to spend some money though.

@jonredcorn862

2 жыл бұрын

Just buy an xj. Why get this ugly thing.

@joequixotic3039

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonredcorn862 try finding a low mileage XJ...

You can't touch a clean body one now for less than $6,000 :( I should have never sold mine!!!

Misutonia vigo España 1400€

'97 to '04

@riverbankfisher

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong. 99-04. Check Wikipedia

@andysaunders3708

2 жыл бұрын

@@riverbankfisher You're dead right, mate. Dunno where I got '97 from... Put it down to old age.

Unfortunately it's ugly as sin. The XJ is way better. The ZJ isn't too bad.

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

You must not like the minivan look

@riverbankfisher

2 жыл бұрын

Beauty really is in the eyes of the beholder. I think the WJ is one of the sleekest and most ageless SUV body designs in existence. Looks mighty fine to me from all angles.

@patrickhenigin4805

11 ай бұрын

I wanted a grand cherokee because it is a few inches longer. I'm 6 ft tall. It also has the quadra track. I went with a 96 XJ because I wanted a "Jeep" look. I don't mean to knock the WJ, but to me, rounding off the corners makes it less unique and more like other SUVs.

Buddy i have had 5 jeeps and everyone of them even the most built wranglers in the country can 3 or 2 wheel teeder tooder ,, lets be honest .. and my cousin has a WK2 trailhawk with a hemi in it . It will go places the first gen like yours will never go with all the traction control and brake lock diffs ,, solid axel “only” advantage is if your gonna do alot of high level rock crawling .. now i like all jeeps but lets be honest for trail riding to hard to get to fishing or camping spots the solid front axel serves no purpose , 90% of people arnt doing rock crawling , and the solid rear axel with independent front suspension rides 100 times better . And “Prodical overland has done like 20 some odd jeep badge of honor trails in his trailhawk WK2 , and has never broke anything but rear and front bumper skirts ( covers ).. so i agree on the price point thing performance for dollar but definitely not on the performance part a new jeep will go places your jeep will not go.. i have seen it in person jeeps like yours teedering on a obstical and a 06 first gen liberty with traction control and brake lock diffs goes right over it and the wk could not make it and had to be towed at Rauch Creek offroad park.. just sayin ..

@OverlandingOzarks

2 жыл бұрын

If you're teeter toddering your built wranglers, imagine what an IFS setup would be like on those same obstacles. Solid axles will always articulate much better than IFS and even more so stock for stock. That is the advantage that I'm describing for the WJ being the best budget overland rig. Thanks for watching!

@PhatboyHD88

2 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandingOzarks true “BUT” a IFS with traction control and brake lock diffs is like having lockers almost and will go right over that obstical where most times your WK with just a lift and tires will not it will sit and todder and spin the wheel up in the air , i have seen it so many times,,, so if you are comparing stock to stock in a new WK2 and original WK there is no comparison in capability .. like i said solid front axel only matters when your banging your front end off rocks ..if you watch the Aussie youtube channel 4wd247 you will see them guys rock climb and do extreme trails with there ifs suv’s with narry a problem .. just my opinion , oh and ya know the 2022 Rubicon has cv’s on its front axels instead of ujoints right .. plus jeeps wranglers and all other models have had cv’s on their driveshafts for decades and a part is only as strong as its weakest link..like i said this is all just my opinion ,,

@dustingaither9146

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve overlanded in an IFS rig for 2 1/2 years. Loved the rig still have as the daily driver but I finally made the move to the solid front axel. There is a difference. Even light wheeling it makes a difference. I loved the last rig and didn’t want to to get another one but I had pushed it to its IFS limits.

@roadracer15

2 жыл бұрын

I have a wj and wk2 trailhawk the wj is more capable imo, although my wife's KL cherokee trailhawk with rear e-locking diff is extremally impressive.

@michel69c

2 жыл бұрын

Wj with quadra drive have varilock differencials. That is one of the best, if not the best lsd system. The wj you saw having trouble going over obstacles most likely didn't have that.

99-04