Wk2 Grand Cherokee Jeep Build By Offroad Animal

Watch a great build video on this Wk2 Jeep Grand Cherokee by Offroad Animal.
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[@ryanmartinage]

Love the WK2. One of the best 4wd systems around. They deserve more love.

[@choosumfat]

As someone who off-roaded the crap out of then brand new 2000 WJ for close to 12 years on, I approve.

[@joseph11835]

Finally, my thirst for loud generic rock music has been quenched

[@CowboyRei]

LOL

[@androsborsato]

I can dig it!

[@davidhartnett3836]

It needs more cowbell

[@briggsjefferson9940]

You all probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my password. I would love any help you can offer me.

[@gianniisaac2609]

@Briggs Jefferson Instablaster ;)

[@OP941nine]

That is the sickest off road Grand Cherokee I have ever seen. Great job!

[@joedonaghue2952]

And its in Austria

[@dylangw1]

Did the crooked light bar on the bumper urk anyone else?

[@offroadanimal]

been fixed, took 5 min with a spanner

[@kurtwelday8465]

Me

[@barrycarpenter270]

Thanks for calling it out guys, the crooked light and badge sent me off the deep end, Glurp ! Beautiful equipment, I just hope the install crew and mfg. crew don't intermingle . LOL

[@captain8960]

Someones OCD about the littlest things

[@MrKozanitis]

Dylan Williams ahem..."urking" irks me!

[@PolarBear00777]

That is one of the NIcest GC builds I have ever seen! Super Clean, Very Functional, Extremely well thought out! Great Job!

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

Seriously the nicest looking kit for a WK2 Ive seen, its both functional and also does not hinder the original look of the car like other Australian companies bars do (Others look like they have modded a toyota or nissan bar to the jeep)

[@orsksnicklefritz6967]

Absolutely Fantastic!! Solves many of the problems that have kept me from considering previously available WK2 upgrades. Roof rack will probably be my first choice to install. The increased weight it can carry is what is so seriously needed. I agree with a previous post that a gate for spare tire on the rear bumper would be a good option. Only thing I'm truly scared of, since I'm in the States, is the price for the bumper upgrades. I'm sure it's worth whatever it costs. Just don't want to end up turning my WK2 into a Rubicon for more money than what a Rubicon costs!

[@lretxxz]

as a guy who scanned his roof and CAD'd the most badass (still the most : ) roof rack for WK2's, I can give you guys massive props on the first good looking bumpers for WK2's. I'll be hitting you up on that! i hope its available in the US. Good work all over guys..

[@quincybirwood2629]

Very nicely done. Those ports for the high lift jack and the protection for the electronics is pure genius. The only thing I would do differently would be to put that spare on a gate off the rear bumper. Otherwise, great build. Thanks for posting.

[@robertl7522]

The tailgate is automatic would suck to hit the key and have it hit your tire carrier

[@michaelparamo3722]

I agree with the spare in the back but awesome build

[@salesguy5150]

LOVE the front / rear bumper kits!

[@stevens1679]

I just bought a wk2 and truthfully, this might the the perfect build I was looking for

[@offroadanimal]

I do love this wk2, so fun to drive

[@StratRC]

I just got a 2015 WK2 and I want everything you guys make for it! Very cool products.

[@MrELIAN602]

Top notch for all the products and fitment but the side steps got me falling in love with them right away 🖤🖤🖤

[@michaelgianni4173]

Yes, I have a 2014 Grand Cherokee Limited I need this.

[@eyeport]

My 2015 also needs this, just for style of cos

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

What a build every accessory is awesome

[@bladeslicemaster5390]

Thank you for toning down your Australian accent so I can understand you! Great video and project - thumbs up!

[@thomasearl9732]

Just bought a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland look forward to modified it

[@brockdockery2277]

Any updates on your build?

[@19MAD95]

Awesome look. I’m way too inexperienced to actually install this stuff myself. Drilling is where i get lost.

[@beardedpatriot1857]

Man I'd love to have that whole set up.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

That’s the best WK2 build I think I’ve ever seen! That’d be a fun vehicle to use for my Colorado trail guide videos... but I think I’m going to go with a JLU Willy’s or new Ford Bronco.

[@arsent8326]

I usually don’t leave comments, but this truck looks amazing great job!

[@marcostorralbo4122]

Love those side boards and the under belly plate

[@offroadanimal]

Glad you like them!

[@PepeDeezNutz]

💢I swear his accent changes throughout the video.💢

[@tjtewshews5531]

I noticed that too, sounds like he spent a lot of time in the US.

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

Usa part 1 then a bit aussie in the middle then back to the us

[@cheapme1850]

Guess the steering wheel should just appropriately go in the middle.

[@franklinsaltchuck2455]

Depending upon if he spent the night with his Aussie BF/GF the previous day

[@stephenjacobs5640]

bro this guy Australian American and European switching between them accents like that HAHAHAHAH

[@user-ii5dx8wh5f]

Monocoque Body with Built-in Ladder Frame They say that superior off-road handling capability could only come at the expense of on-road smoothness. They have obviously never driven Grand Cherokee . By incorporating a lightweight and highly rigid monocoque body with a built-in ladder frame that provides added resistance to torsion and flexing and fixing them atop a dynamic independent suspension, Grand Cherokee achieves an unprecedented combination of all-terrain control and luxury-sedan comfort. For added durability, grand cherokee now makes more extensive use of galvanized steel body panels, while the new aluminum hood panel reduces weight for better handling.

[@wilhobbs207]

Nice content. Please lose the overly loud, generic rock music.

[@jimsiercks1131]

Agree, good video terrible music.

[@MaddJakd]

Not exactly loud and. What exactly would you want to hear, some generic electronic lol?

[@fredturd]

Lose the vocals...

[@eyeport]

Love the music here

[@eldritchblastjt9502]

If only they made roof racks like that for th Cherokee. The best shaped Jeep model for something that tough looking.

[@ArbyCreations]

That is by far the sexiest WK2 I have ever seen, now I want one :/

[@jeffreywilliamson4863]

Very cool. Looking at a 2020 right now. Would definitely dig the bumpers and winch. Probably skip the snorkel and lift for my purposes. The bumpers look great.

[@user-ii5dx8wh5f]

Many people say that there is no frame in wk2, but it is integrated welded!! Its torsional strength is higher than that of toyota SUVs and so on with a classic frame!!

[@nino-cu1wm]

Look very impressive David Good to see you again online doing what you love

[@josephmetzger7088]

Really Like the bumpers, rails and roof rack... don't want wait until April 2020 for these to be available stateside. Already getting bottom armor from Chief... best get up to speed, Animal!

[@Carlos-ql5un]

Please be careful when ordering rear bumper if you have after market exhaust as you will need to stay within stock diameter mufflers for fitment ,as bumper hangs down 3-4 inches lower than stock on frame rails. Just FYI

[@user-ii5dx8wh5f]

We have a lot of expeditions in the Russian Federation, very difficult operating conditions from the terrible cold in winter mud and bad roads!! Jeep/ram SUVs are sometimes more reliable and more adaptable than German and Japanese cars! Your SUVs on average have runs from 200 to 500 thousand km!! This is a high reliability indicator!!

[@davidmorin2731]

Incredible build, I love it! Please tell me you cleaned up where the old roof rails were though.

[@offroadanimal]

sure did

[@rockymountboy]

that build looks amazing. Now if someone would come out with a a Solid Axle Conversion kit for the rear, I might upgrade from my WJ!

[@MH-go9wn]

Why invest that much in something that isn’t worthy of it. Stick to your WJ or upgrade to a Toyota 😉

[@bhhvvbvgyvbuvv]

This suv is the ar15 of offroad vehicles. " Let's bolt a bunch of shit on it until it looks as threatening as possible. "

[@modernman5760]

Wow such an impressive looking build. Nice job fellas.

[@offroadanimal]

Thank you kindly!

[@mr.gunsglore7670]

This is the COOLEST SHIT IVE SEEN FOR A OVERLAND! I LUV IT MAN! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[@fredvandenheuvel1591]

Beauty and function perfectly combined. Any luck these products can be bought in Europe, especially the Netherlands? If not, is shipping an option?

[@offroadanimal]

We regularly ship to Europe. email us at [e-mail] for a quote

[@nuwanekanayake5791]

Love from 🇱🇰

[@allaboutme6032]

It all looked good other than the rear bar with the rear fog-lights still in eyesight. How much extra work would it be to mount the rear fog-lights to the bar? That way the rear bar could be raised ever so slightly. Overall without picking on the obvious "great job". Do you manufacture a front Full size Bullbar for the WK2 with winch fittings?

[@shawnlangevin6546]

Best Grand Cherokee for offroad is the Zj. Zj powa !

[@anthonywarren3656]

Awesome video! Pretty sure that is a 2014 and up WK2 though. WK2s before the 2014 had a different front bumper and the Overland decal is situated on the other side of the vehicle underneath the 4X4 badge. Again, awesome build!

[@offroadanimal]

This one was built in 2013, but is an MY14 Quite often manufacturers release vehicles in the year before the Model year is out

[@ducadistaducati8225]

Good build, but the front LED light bar is not straight, makes it look like a poor add on.

[@offroadanimal]

been fixed, took 5 min with a spanner

[@runforest5424]

WOW!!! looks amazing , I love it !

[@richardk100]

So here is the thing. You drilled new holes for the rock sliders and then mount them without treating the metal for future rust?

[@offroadanimal]

yes we treated them just didn't' show on camera as it's rather boring to watch

[@Victorbravo93]

That build is fkn gorgeous

[@lifeforfun2251]

Cool wheels! On my Jeep GC WK2 are the same!

[@logananderson9729]

Love the look of everything! Sounds like the front bumper/winch for the 2011-2013 are coming soon. Can we expect the adjustable links around the same time? Wasn't able to find them online.

[@offroadanimal]

until we offer them, i suggest purchasing links from airlinksgc.com/

[@BrutalHumorSocial]

You guys should update your video description to include all the parts required for this build.

[@805gregg]

Great build, but one thing you are missing, is the loss in fuel economy from no build to when you are done, today with fuel costs going through the roof that is one of my most important issues, one woman I read about lost 5 mpg just putting a Top Heavy Tent on her Grand Cherokee how many MPG does all this cost in everyday driving?

[@offroadanimal]

To be able to play on the big tracks and camp in great comfort you need to sacrifice economy. This is about 3mpg worse on fuel with the V8 with all the gear.

[@inchaoswearereborn9586]

Someone needs to build a bigger lift for these wk2s. 3-4 inches would be ideal.

[@bloroxcleach]

YESS. 35s and a 4 inch lift would look awesome. Somebody was working on a 4in lift but disappeared

[@inchaoswearereborn9586]

@@bloroxcleach yeah I'm sure they started running into problems because even at 2-2.5 inches the control arms are completely maxed out. Long arm kit, bigger knuckles, longer ball in socket axles from RCV axles, king shocks/struts and springs, custom tie rod ends and long swaybar links with quick disconnects. Maybe some options to beef up those differentials, or at least the front diff.

[@inchaoswearereborn9586]

@@bloroxcleach I've been thinking about this for 2 years lol and not one fabrication shop has done a thing. It's time someone makes these truly capable off road machines. Companies make more shit for the Cherokee and Liberty than the WK2 even though our GCs are more capable

[@jstef928]

You guys should expand and take on the same upgrades for Chevy Tahoe's.

[@suzanm7727]

Gary and I from 1941 Everythingjeep Love your work.... looks amazing...totally cool

[@mikecarrington6417]

The mods are visually and functionally appealing. How much weight did you add to the vehicle?

[@faindustries]

Mike Carrington about 160kg for everything

[@TroutWest]

Holy crap you guys make some great gear!!! Can you guys tell me your preferred way to go through the firewall for wiring lights and such for the WK2?

[@offroadanimal]

behind glove box, not fun, but doable

[@alejandrolara5400]

Yeah that's an overlander!

[@upsetpatient2528]

Alejandro Lara it’s a piece of shit fiat dressed up

[@MLFranklin]

Beautiful truck.

[@kozman76]

Looks great, sound track for the video was cool

[@jth1987leb]

Worried about the windshield washer reservoir, but you removed the factory crash bar which effects the frontal crash performance.I know in a few states that will make it no longer road legal.

[@offroadanimal]

new bumper replaces it, and has been tested as such

[@yaelri1430]

My oH my...i have no words...pretty cool

[@BreatheRC]

OMG the front lightbar is on the piss too is someone sniffing the thinners a bit too hard there :)

[@offroadanimal]

been fixed, took 5 min with a spanner

[@BreatheRC]

@@offroadanimal Might have been better ad for your company if you got things right the first time :)

[@faindustries]

Breathe -RC nobody is perfect but thanks for pointing out that tiny mistake

[@BreatheRC]

@@faindustries Your welcome :)

[@mackeycharli256]

Breathe -RC * you’re

[@coolchef09]

should do cutouts around the rear stock bumperlights.

[@offroadanimal]

Did on the prototype, looked strange

[@1ode2joy]

I think I'm in love. I will be modding my WK2 for a hard shell RTT I have and am so glad I found your roof rails. Are the extra holes for any certain bases/towers other than your rack? I'd like to mount my Rhino Rack bases to them. Yes, I know I can just drill them, just curious. Thanks for a great video!

[@offroadanimal]

the extra holes are for our rack, sorry not sure about Rhino

[@imperius_lxxvii9999]

the little light bar in the middle ruins it.. not even straight. but beside that. . I love everything else

[@offroadanimal]

Fixed that

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Really nice build....wow!

[@offroadanimal]

Glad you think so!

[@israeliram1163]

Buen trabajo de ensamble , no la recargaron mucho pero quedó muy bien . Saludos gracias.

[@snowlothar45]

Came for the exhaust. Left disappointed.

[@richarda3764]

Why don't you have the steel front bumper listed for the 2011-2013 years?

[@offroadanimal]

in development now, hope to have it in a few months

[@johnwoodford4347]

it might be a off road animal but try and get spare parts for a 10 year old jeep impossible,and jeep don't tell you that x

[@marcinn6312]

I get all the parts for 2004 WJ nio prob. It might be with newer models. That GC looks good, probably drives good. But the mods on that car actually are more $ than te car is worth....

[@toddbrown2574]

If you guys had your products in the US, I would buy them!

[@offroadanimal]

We do. go to www.offroadanimal.com

[@chuckbessels9469]

WOW! Awesome looking!!!

[@stanboxa]

nice video mate, just to confirm you can snatch off the rear bumper? i would use the tow hitch but just want to understand how strong it is. and if i highlift jack off it, its not going to bend?? many thaks

[@offroadanimal]

Yes you can snatch off the back. We suggest using an equalising strap though

[@ranger_six8876]

Will this Bumper fit over factory tow hooks on Jeep Grand Cherokee trailhawk?

[@offroadanimal]

No, needs our tow hooks to mount the bumper

[@punktexas]

Such a slick and polished video but the light bar is crooked. The presenters accent is so "Australian light" that it's distracting. But OMG those are some killer upgrades. The black car hides all the cool upgrades. A car that was any other color than black would have been a better choice IMHO.

[@offroadanimal]

Yeah, never buying another black one again, too bloody hot in summer too

[@trentonpiper1690]

That light bar is CROOKED

[@offroadanimal]

Thanks capt obvious, since been fixed, took 5 min

[@Don_Dula]

What’s the largest tires size possible to put on a stock air suspension on a 2018 overland without adding the links?

[@astrogreenarrow]

Don’t they have a ep where they mounted a dual swing steal bumper door one for jerky can and the other for the rear tire

[@mattwoodcraft474]

These products look amazing and look tough. I really like the way you have kept the OEM look also I can't wait to purchase the lot for my wk2 👍👍👍

[@hectorsandoval6817]

Deberían venderlas . Con todos esos accesorios, porque últimamente Jeep sus últimos modelos....parecen muy frágiles ...desalientan su compra, si realmente buscamos vehículos fuertes como aquellas Jeep de los 70 , 80 ,90

[@D3adtbeatraccoon]

Hey, Offroad Animal. I'm curious about the mention of adjustable air links to reduce the shock knocking in OF1. You guys basically raised the front height and lowered the rear, correct? And what about that strut top spacer, did anything ever come from it?

[@offroadanimal]

yeah tried the spacer, but lost a bit too much nitrogen out of the system. anyway sick of the air suspension so swapping to steel springs very very soon

[@scottbrowne1671]

Just wondering what the Rim Specs are on that Jeep - Specifically Offset

[@offroadanimal]

18x9 with a +11 offset

[@scottbrowne1671]

@@offroadanimal Thank-you very much :)

[@scottbrowne1671]

@@offroadanimal any chance of pointing me in the right direction on where to find these?

[@offroadanimal]

@@scottbrowne1671 USA or Aus?

[@The__Canuck.]

@@offroadanimal the video said offset was 10, now its 11+?

[@chrisfusco1108]

Will the rear bumper fit with the Corsa exhaust on my 5.7 Trailhawk W2?

[@offroadanimal]

should be ok

[@Shyamiiii]

Hey guys this is awesome. Ino this video is old but I recently came across a free 2012 grand cherokke. Could these upgrades be done on that chassis? Thanks

[@offroadanimal]

yeah mate

[@benbrenning2313]

Did you guys ever find a solution for the shocks knocking after installing airlink? I am considering getting a 275/65/18 but dont want to run into this issue. Did you also need spacers to make those wheels fit with no rub?

[@offroadanimal]

Yeah, removed the air suspension all together. Much happier now.

[@dracodrake45]

Oi I need this but I gotta pay off some vehicle loans first 😂

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Bada** love it I want mine done 😮

[@tuteariki178]

Wow, great job. Where are you located in Melbourne? Love to bring my 2014 WK2 in.

[@offroadanimal]

Our head office is in Mornington

[@tuteariki178]

@@offroadanimal Thanks 👍

[@vitotartaglia6129]

Very very very very good!!!!!! 😃👏👏👏

[@offroadanimal]

Thank you! 😃

[@Diy2210]

Для выставки пойдет, не более. Да на моем нивасе клиренс больше, а в это чудо даже понижайку не воткнули. Зато пороги и корзину не забыли. Да его даже не лифтанули хоть на 2 дюйма.

[@user-rg2nv5kr7o]

Да на твоей ниве далеко тоже не уедешь так вокруг огорода только ездить

[@user-rg2nv5kr7o]

И на них есть понижайка

[@brendanf8633]

How is it when the suspension lowers on the highway, do the tires still fit? Or did you find a way to bypass that and keep it at max height full time?

[@offroadanimal]

Tyres did not rub in areo mode, so was fine there

[@Jeff_Vdr]

Hi how do you manage air suspension ? I don’t know how to offset it for large and big tire ….

[@offroadanimal]

replace it with steel springs, we did an much happier

[@perryrush6563]

Does the front bumper improve the approach angle, or does it remain factory? I know you said best in class, but couldn't find the actual angle listed on your site.

[@offroadanimal]

Yes by a lot. there is a photo on our website showing this

[@beaubrooks2501]

It looks pretty, but I'm sure the price tag doesn't.

[@The__Canuck.]

for everything in this vid, minus the warn winch, its going to run you about $6,270 U.S. the winch (Warn Tarbor 10-s they used is typically about 1,250 U.S. so your looking at $7,500 before taxes, thats a big ouch in the back pocket.

[@beaubrooks2501]

@@The__Canuck. OUCH! I mean it's a great investment and all if you plan on actually leaving the pavement, and a winch is a must. I just think for a purely off road aspect, you're better off putting that kind of time and money into a JK or even a JKU, and not a WK2. Better yet, get a old school XJ, ZJ or even WJ and make it a beast. But I get it, those aren't as comfortable to drive and they don't have a bunch of fancy extras. In all seriousness, people like what they like and they should be able to buy what makes them happy. It's nice to be able to customize your rig the way you want. The WK2 isn't a sought after rig for off roading, but neither is my 05 WK, but I still go out to the ORV parks with mine. OlllllllO

[@williamwilde9867]

Good installs nice look, but tone down music had to mute video when you weren’t talking

[@AussieKiwi1]

Looks great! Was that some minor trimming I could see happening to fit the 275/65/18s ? If so was this just some trimming of the felt liner or was there pinch weld cutting / mods involved?

[@offroadanimal]

yes trimming was required to fit those tyres. Just the felt no pinch weld mod required

[@AussieKiwi1]

@@offroadanimal Thanks! Only issue I see with the flares will be the front parking sensors on my MY19 that is positioned right on the edge of the fenders, I either need to go for an offset of like > +12 that negates need for flares or somehow moving the 2 sensors.

[@MrObvious125]

If this vehicle thinks its in OR1, at "normal ride hight", what happens when you go into OR2, does it try to over extend??

[@offroadanimal]

Don't go into OR2

[@85gt]

Going for that DIY look in a few places. Light bar needs adjusting. Great looking products though. Do you have a NZ distributor?

[@offroadanimal]

graham browne what looks DIY?

[@85gt]

Just the light bar and badging is a bit crocked mate. Great looking products though.