BadAss Builds - Overland Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee WK

In this video we take a look at Joseph's 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD. This jeep has the same motor as a diesel sprinter van!! Not to mention its filled with off-road suspension upgrades, touring bumpers, and a custom built overlanding off-road trailer set-up.
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[@saltycarpenterr3127]

I have one and I absolutely love the diesel has tons of power.

[@D-RAIL_oOIIIIIIIOo]

Yes, me too. I have an 08 wk CRD Overland edition. It is a very comfy and still capable rig.

[@life_of_riley88]

@@D-RAIL_oOIIIIIIIOo Same here, 08' and man what a cushy, powerful, efficient rig. Tows like big truck too.

[@laconitoisking]

I love everything about the WK diesel Jeep...since I had 2004 WJ that ran until 2018

[@brandonlawson9402]

Looks just like my 08 CRD! But I dig the mods! Looks bad ass

[@canadianehbignorth7325]

I own a relatively stock 08 crd. She runs great, but I won't lie, I've put some money into her over the years. I've had issues with many of the engine seals and have pretty much rebuilt the top half of the engine. However, I finished doing almost everything I wanted to do to it couple years ago, and she now purring better then new. I feel like the first 10 years of her life were spent ironing out the kinks and she's now ready to run the next 12 years problem free; minus wear and tear items.

[@justinodman3982]

What all did you end up doing to get to that point?

[@canadianehbignorth7325]

@@justinodman3982 Replaced the elephant hose, oil cooler seals, both driver and passenger window actuators. I added a 2 1/2in OME lift, threw some AT 31s on it, changed the upper control arms and replaced the fuel tank when it started leaking with a custom tank that cost less then an OEM tank and gave me a couple extra gallons (figure that one out). Upper control arms, beefier tie rods, and better steering dampeners for those nasty rotted out gravel roads spread throughout Canada. I had to do the injector seals which had some minor (but no less bitch of a job) carbon build-up ($150 to buy an injector puller kit that can cover every vehicle under the sun because the smaller more affordable kits didn't have the part I wanted). Throw in a couple camshaft sensors because the first replacement I got was faulty. Also a DPF/EGR delete with a tune because this thing is a pretty thirsty little engine without it as far as diesels go... And finally a rear-pinion seal which was a fun one because it happened while I was almost 300km from the nearest town (with a single qt of gear oil, no additive, and zero phone reception). I limped it around 150kms before I was able to get reception and find a shop that could be bribed into running the part out the remaining way. They then helped me do the job right there on the side of the road with a tree branch and didn't charge me a thing for it because, Canada, eh!. No damage to the gearing in the axle. p.s. I don't really 4x4 it. Maybe a short little stint to get from A to B in the backwoods, but I'm too much of a pussy about breaking things. 85% of it's life is spent on highways with maybe 10% gravel roads, and 5% city stop and go. Gravel roads are hard on things. Oh, and rust removal/repair/prevention annually because salt roads.

[@berettaboi]

@@canadianehbignorth7325 good bit of work you've got done to it. Sounds like it'll be in good shape for some time with all that done. I'm sure you cleaned out the carbon build up in the intake, head intake ports, and that's where the egr block off comes in. How's your mileage on it after the tune and egr delete? End up deleting the swirl valve components, blocking open, or just cleaning them to be functional again? Also, have any luck cleaning injectors, or did you just replace?

[@UncleElroy21]

Them ol CRD WKs are pretty bad ass. I had 2 99s 1 00 and 1 01 WJ all in Silver. Miss those rigs. Had couple 4L but mostly V8

[@AgentXRifle]

Was gonna throw some 33s and a 4 inch superlift on my 05 WK HEMI, then COVID ruined my plans. Still, damn capable machine!

[@mikewildes6467]

ARB for the livestock on the beach in florida... dying!

[@SirWilliamGoes]

Crazy to think but some folks travel outside of just the one spot you may have seen them in 🤯

[@fastfoodvwFL]

Joe's a great guy, a real pleasure to talk with. Drove a couple hours to come to the Jacksonville Adventure Vehicles and Coffee meet up. Even with a few people there, he was gracious enough to do a walk thru on the trailer and truck.

[@SirWilliamGoes]

he is a good guy for sure!

[@sciontist]

MudRaider thanks.

[@GmonTM]

Such a sickkkk setup everything this man's got is classy

[@johnnyjohnson6815]

Just bought a one-owner 2006 GC Overland Hemi. So nice!

[@chrisbryant9229]

Awesome build, I have a 2008 Jeep WK CRD north addition. I haven't set it up for offroad but I am considering it. The only thing I don't like about it is the lack of aftermarket parts.

[@vingtsun1952]

Absolutely agree

[@that2doortahoe4]

Thats freaking awesome!

[@TurboDieselJeep]

I am diesel fanatic as well. I would take WK or KJ CRD over the fiat diesel powered that are currently available. I was excited but with the problems (Fire, blow blocks, etc, etc) I would take a gas LJ or JT at this point. I built a YJ turbo diesel about 14 years ago, a little over built but love it.

[@NickTarterOKC]

I'm getting ready to buy one of these and I'm pretty excited about it. I really wanted a Commander but a local dealer has a CRD WK and I just can't pass it up. Thanks for sharing this ride with us!

[@sciontist]

The CRD option is the main reason to consider a WK.

[@SirWilliamGoes]

Awesome

[@DIYM105Camper]

Hey dude like always great job, awesome video and stay healthy bro!

[@zdollerbill1]

Hey great looking Jeep 🐟🐟🎣🎣

[@8squarefeet190]

Nice review! Not a jeep person personally.... but this rig and trailer is nicely set up! Big fan of diesels... I wish I could haven't gotten one in my FJ.

[@SirWilliamGoes]

oh man a diesel FJ would be pretty sweet. I really liked my WJ and off-road it was unstoppable (except for when it broke)

[@sciontist]

This Jeep is currently for sale. Since this video, 33” Duratracs, 2018 JT wheels, and 4.11 gears have been added.

[@alexarana3689]

Hell yeah. I dig it

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

cool nice rig

[@sciontist]

NatureRecycleFlorida thanks

[@WolfOverland]

holy cow! that in fact is a BAD ASS Build!!! I want a diesel so bad! Tundra needs to do it! ARB bumpers are expensive but he is right about the airbag! what do you think of the new gladiator with the new diesel motor?

[@sciontist]

Out of the current choices in midsized diesel off-road trucks, I think the Colorado ZR2 is a better option. The Mercedes engine has a longer track record in multiple models than the eco diesel Jeep currently offers, I guess time will tell which is best. The bummer about the WK CRD is desperately needs more than 5 speeds. The RPMs at freeway speeds are a bit high for a diesel and MPG suffers because of it.

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Sweeeeeet Rig!

[@DavidKupka2]

2005-2010 Europe/ 2007-2009 North America

[@soulreed]

dope

[@cgyiltis]

Rare? 1 out 3 is diesel here in Canada, I had 2, just sold one. Liberty diesel is Nor very good, just the WK is Merc. the liberty is vm motori or fiat. Love the WK. great mpg, torque is the same than a hemi.can go 80 mph but the diesel consumption goes to the roof, 65 mph the car is happy.

[@life_of_riley88]

My 2005 KJ(Liberty) Diesel has been excellent. 171,000 miles and still gets 26-27(US) miles per gallon.

[@cgyiltis]

@@life_of_riley88 i shouldn’t have said that the liberty diesel is not very good, my bad. What I should have said is “the Liberty is not a Mercedes Engine, it is VM Motori (Fiat)”. And leave it like that

[@aaronmorris8314]

If the Liberty had a "normal" diesel engine, that would be no good. The fact it was turbocharged is what gave it the edge over the rest in its class. When my friend with 05 kj crd flat out left me in the dust in my 05 Ford escape XLT V6 AWD on road, off road, over rocks and in mud, I was devistated. Glad we never bet any $$$. His jeep was superior to my Ford in every aspect except when it came time for him to buy parts availability became an issue. I sold that Ford as soon as I could to spare myself any further embarrassment. Figured if I can't beat 'em, might as well join 'em! Now I have a wk limited 4x4 5.7 Hemi. I'm still a Ford guy but there's just something about these Jeep's.

[@life_of_riley88]

@@aaronmorris8314 I have both a KJ CRD(liberty) and an 08 WK CRD with the 3.0 Mercedes diesel. Both are awesome, but the little liberty is an absolute blast to drive.

[@cgyiltis]

@@aaronmorris8314 vm motori diesels are average. Mercedes makes a really good diesel. Liberty’s diesel are better than the gas ones, but the reliability of the 2.8. The car is not very good. Now the grand cherokees with the 3.0 CRD Are the winners. With the merc engine able to tow 7100lb and having Quadra drive are the real winners. With skid plates roomier and an engine that can go for more of 400k

[@jaantobro5271]

These are quite common in europe. First basic model starts at 3900 dollars (without quadra trac). Mercedes engines were on a 2005-2010 models in europe and 2007-2008 in america (source: wikipedia). Seem to have good mpg, can tow stuff and quite reliable - this is what i have read from the internet. PS! I don't own one of these just looking some reviews on this jeep and thinking on buying one - that is why i am here in the first place.

[@SirWilliamGoes]

Nice! Well while you're here, check out the other vids too!!

[@vingtsun1952]

18 April - my birthday! I have a ’07 JGC 3.0l, Green Diesel Engineering tune, JBA Offroad upper control arms, JCR offroad rock sliders, goliath skid plates, rubicon rims and 33” tires. I live in MD and have been to Phoenix/Las Vegas twice and Orlando once, many trips to long island to visit mother. great truck, did trails in AZ, runs like a train…. looking for steel/aluminum rear bumper and tire carrier

[@berettaboi]

How was it with the tune? And what was your mileage like?

[@vingtsun1952]

The hot tune, I can feel the difference! The eco tune added ~2 mpg. but since i have larger tires and my speedo is off - it is a quess based on the differences in numbers showing up on computer. My WK cruises all day long at 90-95 (when no troopers around). Great vehicle - i have only used the 4-Lo twice but worked like locking differentials!

[@life_of_riley88]

@@vingtsun1952 Check out the app Jscan, it'll let you adjust the factory transmission controller for any tire size you want. Worked great for the 32s on my 08 CRD, and now my speedo is correct.

[@vingtsun1952]

@@life_of_riley88 thank you so very much. I will look to purchase dongle tomorrow.

[@life_of_riley88]

@@vingtsun1952 You're welcome! You'll probably have to buy a license for your VIN number from Jscan, but it's only like $20-$25. Totally worth it, and you can pretty much get into every computer module on the Jeep with it.

[@23BigWillieStyle]

How was the transmission on this rig? Any failure or concerns of failures?

[@thelimahotel6874]

Just bought one, same color same engine. What are the chances!

[@aaronmorris8314]

I'm hunting a pair of 05 liberty crd radiator support brackets. Any ideas as to where I can get them?

[@life_of_riley88]

Check out Ukchryslerspares. They're a dismanthler in the UK and probably have a diesel liberty with those parts on it. You'll have to email or call them.

[@trialbyfirehomestead6810]

Curious what mpg you are getting on highway NOT towing the trailer. My set up I want to do is similar to yours just not as high of a lift.

[@sciontist]

According to the trip computer, 15 mpg.

[@rodriguezb193]

I get 24 mpg Highway on my Diesel that's with a 4" lift and 32s.

[@tonycantrell9547]

Is there an overwatch position out there.

[@SirWilliamGoes]

not sure what you mean

[@sciontist]

tony cantrell no Overwatch on the beach. The sand dunes are off-limits. Super lame.

[@tonycantrell9547]

No it was an inside joke for the owner. Regarding the SEES country fried weekend event.

[@fuckjewtube69]

Only the rear diff locks