Lots of research and experiments have this WK set up to where most stock parts can replace the worn ones. All bushings that used to clunk are updated and the vehicle rides smoothly and responds to driver input without issue. The front sits about 2” higher than stock at the hub to fender and the rear sits about 2.5” higher than stock. Front suspension has JBA UCAs, new OEM LCAs, Bilstein 5100 set on low and JBA 1/4” strut spacers. Driveshaft angle is not much more than stock with this arrangement yet provides more travel for front wheels. Rear suspension has JBA 2.5” springs, Core 4x4 Tier 1 control arms and TIER 3 trackbar. OEM drivetrain means parts are not hard to find. All driveshaft CVs are replaced. This Grand Cherokee talks the talk and walks the walk, especially off road. It has been fun to extend the life of this war horse and it gets used nearly everyday. Long road trips are comfortable and towing is a breeze with its 7200lb towing capacity. Swap the 5100s for the coilovers when towing.
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22Parts
Top mods
SuspensionFront JBA 1/4” strut spacers
TiresCooper Tires Discoverer AT3 4S
WheelsJK Sahara takeoffs
Engine5.7 Hemi mostly stock
Parts
Wheels
JK Sahara takeoffs
Tires
Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 4S
Suspension
Front JBA 1/4” strut spacers
Rear JBA 2.5” HD springs JBA-RCS-250-WK
Rear Core 4x4 T3 adjustable trackbar
Rear Core 4x4 T1 adjustable upper control arms
Rear Core 4x4 T1 adjustable lower control arms
Monroe Load Leveler coilover shocks
Exterior
OEM
Lighting
Stock with LED swaps
Drivetrain
QuadraDrive II ELSD front and rear
MOPAR reman front driveshafts
Brakes
Powerstop
Engine
5.7 Hemi mostly stock
ASI Pro performance 3 row aluminum radiator
Exhaust
MBRP 304 Stainless
Intake
OEM
Interior
OEM
Ram mount iPhone mount
RAM Mounts X-Grip iPad mount
Steering
Mopar OEM Steering
Other
Lots of little accessories to make traveling easier