1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Build For Make A Wish Foundation By ExtremeTerrain

[@kovideos9949]

As an owner of a ZJ as well, I can tell you that if it isn't leaking fluid you can assume it is empty.

[@TheCarExp]

The accuracy is real

[@brandonr.5318]

Mine isn’t leaking oil and it stays full 🙏🏼🤷🏼‍♂️

[@border8204]

KO Videos that's how you check fluids in a jeep. Puddle, puddle, puddle, lets go.

[@terryrothgeb1684]

I hate to be 'that guy' but i lucked out.. mine was garaged i guess, 160k mi, its rust free, no leaks, but it does have a low idle issue.. bone stock, its going to be apart of my family for a lonngg time. 4.5 lift with a rooftop tent to come.

[@border8204]

Terry Rothgeb I am happy to hear yours is running strong. I'm also jealous. Mine is at 180k miles 3.5" lift and been all over southern Utah including moab, northern Utah and Idaho mountains. That jeep is everything to me. Its gotten me into a lot of trouble but gotten me out of a lot more.

[@andyacosta7338]

I just bought a 96 jeep grand cherokee identical to this one, and after watching this video I am convinced to fix her up, and get her on the road. Love what you guys did to the Jeep!

[@extremeterrain]

Those old ZJs are mean! I used to have a WJ (1999-2004 Grand Cherokee) myself and I loved it. A 3.5 in. lift and some 31s would do great if its a daily driver😉 Best of luck and thanks for watching! -Zach

[@pro_jak75]

I own such a jeep. But there are no mods like this here. How do I get them

[@aka_king1001]

So for everyone with doubts or anything as far as questions im Lucas. And this company did more for me behind the scenes. After i got the jeep i had it for about a week when i was in a car accident. Unfortunately totaling the jeep but this company kept on doing they donated money to my gofundme to help get Norma back on the road. And thats not money that was paid by make a wish that is money from their company they have done more then I could ask for

[@chasemerchant1720]

Phantom Rebellion so you totaled it? Figures, they did nothing mechanical at all.

[@aka_king1001]

Chase Merchant they did what i asked them to it was my wish I wanted my jeep built up I pretty much chose everything that they did even picked the paint and what the video does not show is the complete brake system they replaced i used to have drums in the back i have drilled and slotted rotors all the way around now. So they did a rear disc conversation which isn’t cheap all in itself But even if not much mechanical work was done what does it matter they did what i asked of them i like working with my hands i was going to do norma on my own but then i got my make a wish so thats what i did had them do it and i can rebuild the motor on my own and it was totaled because i got hit by another person that was speeding it had nothing to do with anything they did or didn’t do.

[@Leo-lr4eq]

Wait, so your jeep is back on the road right? How is it?

[@aka_king1001]

Leo no it isn’t but i am in the process of fixing it just a few other things I need and then get it inspected and it will be fine

[@Leo-lr4eq]

Phantom Rebellion Ok. Sounds awesome!

[@ryanking2874]

This what cars and trucks are all about. Building people up, helping others and bringing people joy. So happy for what you guys did and have done.

[@JitanRajput-fu4tu]

9z😂 to 9o999

[@JitanRajput-fu4tu]

😊hu0

[@stefannechwatal7947]

I live in Victoria, Australia and two years ago, bought a 1998 ZG Grand Cherokee which is the same model but built in Graz, Austria in RHD. My Jeep is that gorgeous purple metallic with black interior.Jenna the Jeep does everything I need her for as a mobile workshop on our farm.

[@TriggerHapySheep]

"What'd ya guys do?" "Fixed it." "Looks like you soaked it with WD40..." "Also fixed it..." XD Great job guys!

[@atm2770]

TriggerHapySheep best thing I've ever heard ryan say in my opinion.

[@FlubR]

i like it when they show some personality or humor in their videos LOL very relatable statement.

[@evekurocieru]

I wish someone would fix my hatch

[@Karmaikaze]

All u need to fix a car is three things 1) zip ties 2) WD40 3) duct tape

[@rreifschneider7024]

Man I love the way it turned out and I love the color

[@Schlabbeflicker]

This is like a version of Pimp My Ride that actually produces a nice, functional vehicle with no shortcuts that people will actually want to drive and which won't give the owner problems down the road.

[@rhett6538]

Kind of blown away about all the work you guys put in for this kid, amazing job.

[@kevinteran5624]

The work you guys do is absolutely amazing

[@error_error_1239]

“Don’t wanna take up all the cargo space” proceeds to put in huge ass sub box

[@rogemillecastillo3183]

Right... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thorgodofblunder5928]

What do you think he was saving that cargo space for? 😂

[@alastorisgone9948]

Heck, if my 97 Jeep was remodeled like this, I'd be jumping up and down like a jelly bean 🤣🤣

[@pnwadventurer9674]

Yea well everyone reacts differently and that’s ok, doesn’t mean he isn’t excited any less

[@alastorisgone9948]

@@pnwadventurer9674 I never said he wasn't excited. I could tell he genuinely happy about it, I of all people know that people express feelings differently. I said I'd be jumping up and down, but that would be when I'm alone, in front of a whole bunch of people I wouldn't know what to do

[@Hockeyb0y3]

My father gave me his 1995 ZJ before he passed and thanks to this video I have some more ideas how to fix it up.

[@extremeterrain]

Glad we could help out with some inspiration, Martin! -Zach

[@llavezchavstar950]

For those who say this could've been there or here blah blah blah well far as I'm concerned I wouldn't even care. No wait, let me rephrase that I'd be ecstatic just to own a Jeep Wrangler. Plain old 97 and up, as long as it ran would be just a dream for me!! Thank u for making wishes come true I love watching ur videos.

[@owl9416]

It's so amazing you were able to do this for Lucas!

[@xDropShots]

That Jeep looks beautiful

[@jjs3287]

As a UK owner of a ZJ i can honestly say thats a fantastic looking Jeep!

[@77AbleArcher]

This makes me smile and feel good. Thanks guys. I'll be donating to Make-a-Wish!

[@InFiD3ViL1]

This video makes me sad... but very happy for that kid. My 1998 ZJ has been sitting dead in the driveway for 2 years now. My son got a flat and put a smaller tire on not knowing what it would do. In less than .5 mile, destroyed the rear diff and driveshaft. Add to that, the terrible 5.2 idle issues I always had, flooding from the sunroof causing a lake in the car during summer, constant issues with the front u-joint axle shafts/wheel hubs, and the general neverending maintenance. God I miss this truck so much. Seriously. I loved my Jeep. But I have plans!

[@tony2052]

I tell if that was my Jeep that just got restored like that, I would have been jumping up and down with joy. I probably would of had some tears in my eyes. The kid seemed as though someone just fixed his flat tire on his bike. Come on, show some gratitude or some kind of happiness. Maybe he just a spoiled brat that would have gotten a new one for his birthday. That truck came out beautiful. Oh, well, “ maybe some people don’t like showing their emotions. Enjoy the truck kid!!!

[@rudygarcia4161]

My ZJ also leaks all kinds of fluids......even with 284k on the ticker, she still kicks ass....I love her.... its a Jeep thing....31s, and leveled out

[@nightshadebluetwilig]

i love how you remade it and everything. makes me want to have ya'll do my 96 jeep Laredo.

[@stevenwilliams3906]

you have cancer as well?? I wish I had cancer so I could get a bunch of free stuff like these con artists,hahahah

[@MrLaurenceDunn]

The ideas here are great, as a Jeep owner for the last 23 years, I can appreciate the custom work that can be done to XJ, WK, and ZJ Jeeps which are very cheap to buy in the UK and maintain if you pick the right ones that have not been abused too much. I run a WK 5.7 HEMI on LPG which gives me the same running costs as a small car.

[@billys1168]

lpg its not good...

[@jackwatters9502]

“It’s all about comfort and reliability”! Buys a rough country lift

[@wherestony7138]

one of the most awesome jeeps i've ever seen

[@thomasstanford5586]

Looks amazing. You did everything i would want. Great job every one who work on this jeep. God bless you all

[@motifinmotion]

Wow just wow thanks for helping in the effort that is the most extreme wish I have ever seen blows my sons wish away

[@XxAlex530xX]

this is my car right now. Im slowly fixing it up for my college years

[@XxAlex530xX]

This is my first time on this channel and awesome work! Be

[@ytelpeloncito5151]

as a 26 yr old 7x Jeep buyer i would just like to do all the work and build in it myself but good job i would have been more excited and appreciative.

[@TDONLEY91]

these make a wish videos are definitely underviewed. such good content. you just gained a subscriber.

[@glenncolin7038]

You guys rock you made this young mans dream come true this is why I love your company and what it stands for!

[@stockyour4x4bigcountry52]

Very proud of yall Thats a nice zj for sure

[@ed-boyklugel4596]

This is an amazing! Great job guys, lucky Lucas, I have exact same Jeep, 95 grand Cherokee orvis edition and I wish to have mine done like that......

[@maxlawsin97]

This thing looks amazing, props to XT!

[@gelandewagen4376]

I have one in spin tires a good game and the jeep is passable as always

[@brandonwhite1869]

Seriously... who could thumbs down this vid.

[@Robloxkid-u4d]

Awesome jeep!! Better yet awesome what you did for Lucas!!

[@mschrage618]

It’s beautiful...

[@nathanfisher4116]

I liked that blue and tan contrast though...

[@timt1943]

I'm in love with the color

[@austincooks4u]

wow that's amazing work. I want mine to look like that.

[@legalise86]

Looks like lucas will bring that jeep back in old shape very fkn soon!!!

[@jeepcv8564]

Best ZJ build ever 😭👍

[@daydreamerprod]

I'm curious if Lucas survived, for lack of better words as that beast would clearly be something worth living for in & of its self. A real morale booster in life, indeed. Ive been fixing up my 97 V8 5.2l Grand Cherokee for awhile; sadly she's only a 2WD however after this video I know anything is possible! Amazing work and very inspiring as well as sweet job there everyone, From Heart to Finish ;)

[@liriogalvan9131]

WOW WOW WOW THAT WHAT I CALL BEAUTIFUL I LOVE THAT COLOR AND EVERYTHING 🙏🇺🇸🇮🇹🇮🇪🇩🇴🌻🌞❤️🙏

[@JdA210]

Strong work guys and gals! Looks awesome. Congrats Lucas.

[@robinroper3062]

The only thing I don't like is where the spare tire is , you could have put it on a bracket that fits on rear bumper.

[@eriksenactual]

Agreed, I want my roof rack for things to go on the roof not permanent tire storage

[@corypolzine4364]

People would just cut the ties up top and walk away with it should have been put on the back

[@daddywolf600]

THIS is on the dp steriotypes playlist

[@raulilyasov1624]

well done guys,that is perfect

[@extremeterrain]

Thank you for watching! -Zach

[@milanblazej29]

Awesome Job 💥

[@extremeterrain]

Thank you for watching! -Zach

[@milanblazej29]

@@extremeterrain Thank you for the great video !

[@rw6032]

amazing! this makeover is now on my list for my zj, but purple ... it currently has rattle can paint job.. lol... Happy Tails Lucas!

[@carloscoy6635]

Turned out badass

[@alexcruz-fi2cq]

This is awesome! Wishing I was Lucas

[@tylerbrown4367]

alex cruz not all of them are like that

[@jsterflores]

he's terminally ill, don't wish that upon yourself

[@aar3682]

hes gay

[@ericraeder9995]

Thats a bad ass build.

[@romanjaspe4172]

what a good work. Congratulation!

[@extremeterrain]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@Turshin]

I like the original interior and exterior color and design

[@hasanshaharyaar9475]

Wat a classy jeep u modified 👏👌👌

[@Wahyu-tb4wp]

Car, colour ah my favorite🔥🔥🔥

[@zoticscroll4662]

I hate those taillights. (OPINION) either way it was a great build and one of the best I’ve seen

[@j.jjohnsonjr9806]

Shut the hell up equinox

[@tywimberly5441]

This thing is incredible

[@PunisherPrime81]

this was awesome of these ppl to do this for this kid

[@cliffcorbitt9494]

I have a 96 with 220k on the engine. I've rebuilt my trans and over drive lastyear. And put an oil pan gasket and timing chain an gears and gasket water pump and altinater an power steering pump for good measures. Oyea new tires. Ain't had a signal issue sence that 1000 I spent on it lastyear.

[@extremeterrain]

There you go! Glad to hear its going well, Cliff! Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@angeldood89]

that was AWSOME! if you need another jeep to do i've got one!

[@TrevByTheTon300]

Makes me excited to wrench on my jeep today :D

[@extremeterrain]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@weabowoshi]

Ah yes. My favourite dude perfect stereotype video

[@evekurocieru]

Wow so cool. I'm excited to repaint my 96 zj now! 😍

[@rklrkl1617]

If interested I’m a disabled PawPaw that refuses to get rid of my 96 zj 5.2 limited just because it’s “PawPaw’s Truck” barely able to keep up with keeping it running due to very low limited income. This jeep would make an amazing vehicle if done properly. My wish isn’t only for it to get repaired and fixed up but to help with all the work myself. Very limited movement but I don’t quit. If it takes a month to replace an alternator I’m on it every day. Ideally help fix it with my 6yo grandson

[@bacchusendo9032]

It looks ultra pimped out and gorgeous AF

[@patrickharo879]

awesome build! awesome job. just a great video.

[@slim3d]

Absolutely love stories like this. Great job guys!

[@treym4652]

I was able to fit 33s on my zj with a 4 inch RC/rusty's mixed parts lift without any major cutting. I just had to trim the front fenders about a inch or so.

[@chiarajared]

Guys the winch goes inside the ARB Deluxe bull bar not on top of it. Come on! If he does a winch pull with it mounted that way it is going to rip clean off the bumper. The rest of the build looks awesome.

[@aka_king1001]

Jared Chiara the bumper was torn off easily in a car accident i had a week

[@aka_king1001]

Later

[@zzz7zzz9]

ouch, did it wreck the jeep bad?

[@zzz7zzz9]

just read above that it was totalled. dang.

[@jaferlastname1760]

Nice to see wish is also helping car guys

[@rulesojosazules]

Ohh my gosh...beautiful

[@axoneer7806]

This is my dream jeep.

[@extremeterrain]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@joeysawyer7572]

How awesome you guys rock

[@joselosoya8816]

Just got a 98ZJ , works like a charm , but i got to fix a few issues with the brakes and a little knocking sound one of the valves is making , it went away when i changed oil which looks like previous owner had 5-30 so i got some 10-40 in there and the knock went away when i added it but came back, going to get those little problems solved then comes the lifting and tires and bumpers and stuff . Love my zj tbh

[@zzz7zzz9]

how did "adding fender flares" open up more room to fit 33s? guessing you meant you trimmed the wheel wells and added the flares to cover the bodywork.

[@thomasstanford5586]

breathe and squeeze i was thinking the same thing.

[@ChristianWTR1]

@@thomasstanford5586when you add those flares you are supposed to cut out some of the fender so yes hide body work. i personally just when with 4 inch bulge fiberglass fenders from McNeil off-road. they are also about 100-150 bucks cheaper than the ones these guys used and are super unique no drilling required and come on its a race jeep now!

[@ChristianWTR1]

they did a cut and fold on the fenders and added the flares to cover it they stick out about 3 inches to cover the wider tires making it legal

[@rcar9115]

@@thomasstanford5586 Me too

[@offroaddeutschland6234]

Greetz from Germany

[@newbiegames.]

Was zur

[@peytonguiler8316]

My favorite type of jeep

[@jonathenmccants8922]

I'm so in love I wish mine looked that good

[@talenhorton-tucker2153]

My favourite dude perfect stereotype

[@jamesgroomesjrjmmyoflakela4416]

Wow great job

[@ManDingo612]

"We didn't want to take up cargo move with the tire" puts big ass speakers lol

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Greetings from Slovenia 🙂

[@iranchan155]

Hello from Mexico👍

[@ModelTTime]

I have a 96 ZJ. I have not had any problems with leaking anything. It has 184000 miles on it. I've installed the Rough County 4" long arm kit and BFG K02 33" tires. I also swapped the Quadratrac for a 242 case and a Tom Woods SYE and rear driveshaft. Lucas, I hope you get your ZJ back soon. It looks awesome! What gear ratio was installed?

[@ChristianWTR1]

if they did it to match those new wheels it has to be 3.73 or 4.10

[@9929kingfish]

Great job for a great cause.

[@kamsvision]

What a great stereotype video

[@kalebkristymatsen6688]

Wow god blessed that kid right on looks fantastic

[@liriogalvan9131]

WOW WOW I AM VERY HAPPY FOR HIM HE LOOKS LIKE A VERY GOOD MAN I LOVE THAT BLUE COLOR IT LOOKS AMAZING AWESOME 😎🙏🇺🇸🇮🇹🇮🇪🇪🇸🇩🇴🇲🇽💜😊

[@alexlittle5968]

You guys are awesome

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Omg this is so satisfying to watch, looks awesome, great job

[@solluna2155]

Is just me or Lucas don't look that happy man !!

[@cpufreak101]

well if you just got the best thing in your life while being told you have fuck all time to enjoy it, wouldn't you feel kinda bummed too?

[@aka_king1001]

I was beyond happy to get the jeep the unfortunate thing. Is the car accident i had no less then a week after getting it back totaled the jeep. But they did make my wish come true so it will sure be back on the road asap. Plus they donated money to help fix what happened in the accident. And when i said awesome in the video. I was trying not to cry

[@cpufreak101]

Phantom Rebellion wait you're Lucas?

[@aka_king1001]

I am lucas

[@solluna2155]

Phantom Rebellion !! Mmm !!

[@davidmiro5902]

Excellent job, very good.

[@pablohortal9988]

I died at 6:53 😂😂😂😂 mr. Excuses

[@rantai30]

If im Lucas. I will cry out in front of everyone there . Amazing.

[@llavezchavstar950]

I have a wish; it is simple to own a Jeep Wrangler!❤️

[@jamestucker5172]

Why mount the winch so high ? The tire dosent even fit in the rack. Ok I'm done. Looks good hope he enjoyed it for a little before it was crashed. Witch I hope isn't true

[@hkmp7fan]

(8:12) “ Awesome kid that deserves everything happening” RIP Lucas

[@starman9458]

I’m planning on finding a 2003 Grand Cherokee 4x4 since I drive a wore out ‘98 2wd.

[@extremeterrain]

The WJ is a great platform! I had a 2004 Laredo with the 4.0L that I kept until it hit just about 180K miles. Just make sure the frame is clean and the electronics all work. -Zach

[@rustyshackleford2185]

wow this car came out awesome great job 👌