Rarest Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Ever? D&E in the U-Pull 4

Walking around the u-pull junk yard today we may have stumbled on.. well, lets call it a very "rare" WJ. We also pulled a spare third brake light from a Jeep Commander XK and some trim pieces from a Jeep Cherokee XJ.
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[@khyberkyle7175]

I see a lot of old 2WD WJs for sale all the time and I just shake my head...

[@bjr2379]

2WD are common in the south. A dealer probably picked it up at an auction at some point. As far as rare goes, I have seen several factory stick shift Grand Cherokees. 👍

[@vinmilesfewpics]

All the people with bad credit got the 2wd ones lol

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha...

[@cowboycarl121]

Or its what they were handed.

[@mojavedesert2610]

"FIX WHAT YOU GOT!" THE GOLDEN WORDS! STILL DRIVING MY 80's Toyota.. fix it along the way and runs well! All the older vehicles are the best!🍻

[@DEInTheGarage]

You are 100% correct! No amount of money can buy old world quality construction..

[@kesando84]

MOJAVE DESERT I miss my 90 Camry. She ran awesome but the rust and need for new suspension meant I had to move on.

[@302hobronco]

I worked at a dealer and was inspecting a jeep wrangler that was taken in on trade. The salesman came back all proud that he took in this nice low mile wrangler. But I informed him it was 2wd and showed him no front axle. He lost his shit cause he gave them trade in value as if it was a 4wd. It sat on the lot for two months until they sent it to auction. Lol

[@DEInTheGarage]

HAHAH.. that is rough. Friggin awesome.

[@chadmunn7656]

This is my first video of yours I’ve watched and I just subscribed. You are so spot on the golden years of Jeep with all the cherokees. I was thinking the same thing those jeeps where fine. It’s a shame real Jeep guys like us see this clear as day and others don’t. Great video and I’ll definitely be watching more!!

[@Steveindajeep]

i miss yarding. Like a kid in a candy store. I have a WJ...WITH 4x4 lol.

[@DEInTheGarage]

HAHA... I get a lot of flack for this video, but I just can't imagine having a 2WD Jeep...

[@cbmbdb]

I got lucky 3 years ago and a guy at work sold me his 2005 jeep grandcherokee with quadra drive ii, ELSD front and rear and a hemi for $2k. My wife loves thay thing. Was so glad i could get it for her.

[@ChickenNoodle0404]

Vince's U Pull It!

[@DEInTheGarage]

yea bud. best around!

[@damoncaravanman]

FUN FACT: Only in 2004 was a 4X4 WJ offered with AWD and no selectable transfer case/gear select. Like they did on 2005 and up. It was a Quadra-Trac I NV147 On-demand; utilizes a gerotor coupling for improved response; high-range only (does not include neutral or low-range positions). Only on the 2004 WJ was this started. Not saying the one in the pic was a 4X4 that was this set up, just throwing out a fact. I too never understand why someone would buy a 2WD Jeep.

[@DEInTheGarage]

I dig it man. Thanks!

[@jasongriffin0058]

Thanks for putting up quality information/entertainment!💯💯🔥🔥

[@_1fine99jeepgrandcherokeewj]

Hey man I recently totaled my beloved WJ so I’m in the market for another one I just wanna say I absolutely love your videos, I learned so much cuz of you and I spend hours on hours just being absolutely entertained by you and your channel

[@alphakennybuddy7346]

Okay so what bugs me is people in Bronx New York over here with there nice ass lifted Jeep but there road princess

[@oscaramador4200]

For me a rare find would be a laredo with leather seats, sunroof, v8 and select-trac, just like my neighbor's

[@DEInTheGarage]

That IS a rare find... or a V8 with the 242 HD!

[@4.7wjsolo45]

I have the same jeep in grey

[@RANDOMMekhaniks]

I have a 99 limited with the 4.0 heavy duty and selec trac leather sunroof memory seats 154k miles

[@OSDCrusher]

I've had a V8 WJ with the 242 and a fully loaded Laredo

[@fords4life914]

When u think of a jeep....u think 4wd!😂

[@DEInTheGarage]

Exactly!

[@jonathanryan2915]

7:46 even worse than clean Jeeps in a junkyard is what looks like a perfecetly fine 80's Monte Carlo that could have been an awesome project

[@jw11432]

My '04 is a 2WD. I live in Dallas, no need for 4WD, and admittedly, I bought this Jeep on a whim at auction. But now I plan to fix it up and drive it. It's a Limited, so it's actually really nice. More features and comfortability than my 2017 Mazda CX5 lol

[@cronkthecrunk]

I also watched a video in one of the WJ groups on FB of some show doing a review of the WJ and it suprised me on why it was a negative review. The guy was complaining that the WJ was too capable making it really expensive. Said things like "why would I need 4x4 if I live in a city?" And pointed out it's great for us rural folks, but the majority of their clientele is in big cities.... and it really started making sense why certain jeeps even existed. Why our beloved jeeps started turning into soccer mom vehicles! City people fund them so us broke suckers can off road them when their "pavement princess" years are over! And that's where Chrysler realized jeeps need to have this awkward balance of luxury/sex appeal and still reasonably capable! Because the offroaders could careless about the "frills"... infact most of us will eventually gut them out once we get sick of them... but the city people absolutely need that. But without potential of offroad capabilities then there would be an aftermarket to Sing it's praises and put the legends back Into the jeep lore... all this has to be balanced while not exceeding their main client's wallet capacity.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Wow... just wow.. "Why would I need this big capable SUV in the city"... the rest of us are thinking "you dont! so go buy a Civic and leave the SUVs for us rural boys!"

[@cronkthecrunk]

@@DEInTheGarage yeah that part was a bit hard to stomach... as if they don't have malls in the city smdh

[@patbenoit2862]

I have one of those/ 2001 wj straight 6 293000 miles and still going! Best vehicle I have ever owned!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Cheers to that!

[@darrellwilliams4520]

Man, please share your maintenance tips! I have an '01 too, 179k and I'm worrying about her constantly! Hearing you, I'm motivated to keep her going but would love some insight on what you do to keep her running that long!

[@Tshizzle42o]

@@darrellwilliams4520 if it's an inline 6 all you have to do is keep the oil changed regularly. That motor is a beast. Mine is at 215000

[@patbenoit2862]

@Darrell Williams Just keep the oil changed every 1200 -1500 miles don’t beat on it and keep it clean. U can pick the parts of of wj’s at ur nearest pick and pull, they always have them. Simple to fix and keeps on ticking! Now mine has 311,976 miles. Most ppl think it’s a 2010 😂

[@patbenoit2862]

Darrell Williams yes mine is a inline 6. Check my message before this one ☝🏽

[@wildbill23c]

HAHA several of those around here in Idaho. Not just Grand Cherokees, but Cherokees as well... Never understood why anyone would buy a 2WD Jeep either.

[@DEInTheGarage]

The ONLY nice thing about a 2wd Jeep is that sometime they put killer axles in the rear. For a year or two the 2WD XJ came with a D44 in the rear if you got the tow package... find one of those in the junk yard and you have found gold! The 2WD WJ V8 has the D44a, but those are far less rare or desirable.

[@m2003h]

William Todd Those People that Thought they'd Save a Buck.....and Didn't

[@Gonzo.S.Thompson]

William Todd I never understood why they would make a 2 wheel drive jeep. Especially the Comanche pickup trucks. They are extremely rare and when you find one you get excited and if it's in 2 wheel drive it's a oh well that really sucks moment.

[@wildbill23c]

For those who wanted to look cool and show off their "Jeep" but had no clue what 4WD was...and the extra $1,000 for the 4WD option was just too expensive on their 8 year loan on a $14,000 truck LOL. Granted I don't use 4WD very often but when I do it sure saves on a $1,000+ tow bill...only better option would be an M35 Deuce & A Half and someday I'll have one of those as well LOL.

[@charleswildman137]

A jeep that"s not 4x4 or at least AWD is like a Mustang or Camaro that doesn't have a V8. Don't know why anyone would want one!

[@sneville44]

Love your passion about saving these Jeeps! It really hurts to see some of these rigs in the junkyard. Keep up the good work!

[@tommalich8890]

I stumbled on your site. You are the best Jeep guy on here. I have a 97 GC. 5.2. The things I have learned from you I put into practice. Keep up the great work. There are other Jeep guys on youtube but you by far are the best. I am in the process of watching all your videos.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha... well thanks! It is nice to know some folks out there are on the same page as us. Good luck with your Jeep! I have never owned a 5.2 ZJ, but it is on my bucket list!

[@fayceoff]

I have one of these. Its a 4.0 Special Edition with Limited exterior trim, but basically a Laredo interior with leather. I got it from my sister in law for a daily driver/commuter/take the kids for ice cream Jeep.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Nice!

[@michealjohnson9863]

some nice finds there. i have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 and 1974 Jeep Cherokee wide track that i put a 440 in back in the old school days. my son wants the 74 more then he wants the 99. lol

[@DEInTheGarage]

I don't blame him! those full frame Cherokee SJ are awesome. Glad to hear you are keeping a few old Jeep around and alive!

[@michealjohnson9863]

yea i know, i am a old school machinist/welder so if i cant find it in a parts store or a salvage yard, i will make it. its eazy to do for me i have a home shop. :)

[@michealjohnson9863]

sad to see all those XJ's going to waste. makes me want to cry.

[@jeepman012]

Lucky man, We don't have many Jeep's in our scrap yards, Looks like paradise to me...UK.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Honestly, it is one of the things that drew me to the Jeep brand. Any yard anywhere around has about 5 of each model from the 90's and earl 00's. Makes Jeep ownership and maintenance a breeze. That said, you guys across the pond got the diesel WJ right? I'd kill for a diesel Grand Cherokee

[@aaronbays4]

Man that green XJ Cherokee looked nice, would have been a damn shame if the body didn't have any rust. Immaculate interior and even the paint had a really nice clean shine to it. 2wd SUV's are very common down south. Was helping a buddy look for a used 4Runner, he wanted one that was V6/4WD, can't tell you how man damn ads and phone calls I made for "2Runners" lol

[@DEInTheGarage]

BAHAHAH... Yea, in the North they are far less common. I guess it makes more sense in the South though

[@jamisonmuckstadt9652]

Ayyyyyy Vince’s. That’s where me and all my buddies go. Tons of OBS Chevy parts!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Hell yea!

[@BrandonSchumacher9519]

God I wish we had jeeps in the Junkyard’s more then a day or two where I live. Have had to xj’s and now I’m part of the zj family.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea, I have heard that from several people around the country and world. i guess we are spoiled here in the NJ/NY/PA area. I never realized

[@BrandonSchumacher9519]

D&E In The Garage it’s hard here in ILLINOIS. I’ll go scavenging for some parts but no more by the time I get back the next day it’s in the crusher already. Least I’m friends with a few of the owners so they keep them awhile longer so I have time to make it and check them out. Definitely looking for a niner. I’ve been wanting to make mine into a cloan with the grille, hood vents, and wheels then paint them all PR4 red and turn a lot of peoples heads for sure.

[@jfish9014]

I have a 2004 Overland with 2wd. Love it. Live in the south where I never need 4x4 for a grocery getter. Other vehicle is 2015 Wrangler Unlimited... a good pair for my needs.

[@DEInTheGarage]

I can dig that. If i lived in the south and never had to deal with mountain roads with snow and ice on them perhaps I could see getting a 2wd.

[@jfish9014]

D&E In The Garage but you are right - before I bought the 2wd WJ, I talked so much shit on them bahahahaha

[@trevlo9208]

"awe man, this plates already broken!" looks like you were just yanking the friggin things out my man xD

[@JamesThomas-gg6il]

A friend of mine was looking at a Jeep and it clearly said in the ad 4x2. I told her it wasnt 4wd to which she replied , now why would they make a jeep that wasnt 4wd...one of the mysteries of the universe.

[@OzZy-13820]

I love Vince's

[@joshrobinson856]

My friends parents used to have a 2WD Cherokee. Only one I have seen in person.

[@LongIslandP8ntball]

My 97 xj has 217000 on her n still goes....she's not fast no more but she gets the job done..she's my backup truck.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Hell yea!

[@cpufreak101]

I've seen plenty of RWD only Jeep's before, usually sitting for sale unable to sell it without deep discounts

[@tylernichol317]

Mine was 2wd till I swapped it, was rust free from Florida, was pretty much useless before I swapped it

[@m2003h]

Man you are Sooo Correct...The Xjs are Not coming Back...My passion is Wj's but I will Have an Xj at some point.

[@jasongriffin0058]

Jeep Rescue!!!!YES!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Heck yea!

[@jasongriffin0058]

Just because of that... I'm going to go rescue one I saw yesterday.. poor thing needs me! 😁

[@DEInTheGarage]

@@jasongriffin0058 Go get it bud! Glad to hear it!

[@jasongriffin0058]

I DID RECENTLY BY MY FIRST WJ AFTER 4 XJ and 1 TJ. The one mistake I made last year was buying an X5...BMWs can kiss my ass. Anyways the kid I bought the WJ from thought he was getting over on me, so he started lowering the price on his own. I guess after we became familiar, he feel guilty about selling me a lemon he thought...LOL. right now he's probably been wondering why I haven't called him complaining

[@jasongriffin0058]

Hey man what's up?! Trying to Take the belt off, and having problems. That belt tensioner supposed to break by rolling it forward right?

[@p.j.vallier9197]

I bought a 2wd WJ back in 2009. I bought it down south, im pretty sure that they are more common down south because they dont get snow. I have now owned it for 11 years, ended up doing a 4x4 conversion by using a selec-trac transfer case, and quadra-drive vari-lok axles. The thing drives amazing in the snow. Its only seen a few northern winters, so it is still rust free :)

[@p.j.vallier9197]

Lol, i just seen i already commented on this video saying almost the same thing a few months back

[@DEInTheGarage]

HAha.. All good bud. They are definitely not very common up here, but I guess that makes sense

[@p.j.vallier9197]

@@DEInTheGarage i also got pretty amazing gas mileage by pairing up my 31.5" tires with the 2WD/RWD 3.55 gears when I was easy on the skinny pedal, and with the performance mods i have, its definitely quicker than stock

[@DEInTheGarage]

@@p.j.vallier9197 Dang bud. You really cannot argue with that. For a Northern Jeeper, a RWD WJ doesnt make a ton of sense, but I totally get it for down where you are

[@p.j.vallier9197]

@@DEInTheGarage im in Manchester New Hampshire lol, i only bought it when I lived down south, 11 years ago, but i moved back home to NH a few years ago, since i moved back to NH, i couldn't resist to go crazy with all the WJ part outs because they are so cheap around here, long story short, my 2003 WJ i bought down south 11 years ago now has an 04 overland interior, and i converted it over to 4x4, with a pair of 3.73 Vari-lok axles, and a select trac transfer case, rolling on a set of Goodyear Duratracs, the thing can go anywherein the sand, snow, steep inclines offroad, and through mud, but ive never had it in mud deeper that about a foot or so (its my DD, i like to have fun within reason, but i don't push it to the limits, and dont abuse it too much) I have a bunch of mods and upgrades done to it, but i won't bore you with all that, however i am in the process of building a 4.6 Stroker, i already have a rebuilt 42RE trans that was rebuilt with some improvements and mods for better shifting, and to also handle the power from the stroker. I live right up the street from Golen motors, they are the ones who i use for machining my parts and who i get my advice from if i have any questions. Last year I built a stroker for one of my customers, he brought it to Golen motors to have them perform the break in process, and once it was broken in and ready to drop in and go, the dyno results were 253HP, 306ftlbs toque. Im basically doing the exact same motor build for my stroker, however i will be breaking it in myself. I have another 2 WJs that are both driveable, and a dedicated parts rig, those 3 are all 2004s. Next on the project list is a WJ pickup truck conversion, and making a custom WJ trailer :)

[@mccrackenphillip]

I spent time at LKQ here near LA Cal. I know what you mean the classics. I always liked the Pre OBD I cars not just Jeeps my self

[@DEInTheGarage]

Here in NJ if you vehicle is pre-OBD II there is no state inspection, so they have become gold to guys like me

[@jamesglenn2006]

In the 80's one of my coworkers had a bronco2 and it was a 2wd but had a transfercase that the housing wasn't machined to have the front output installed and no shifter inside. That was one of the weirdest things I've ever seen.

[@DEInTheGarage]

that is very weird....

[@williamsinger4124]

Never thought I'd see the final resting place of many of my old cars on KZbin. Cheers from sleepy Dolgeville.

[@DEInTheGarage]

I have been through Dolgeville! We are from NJ, but our family is in Utica, so we have been all over the Herkimer area.

[@williamsinger4124]

@@DEInTheGarage very nice countryside up here. I used to live in Utica, but, that place is wayy too busy. Takes an hour to get through 4 red lights on Genesee street lol. I plan to check out more of your videos, keep up the good work

[@MrStatic101]

My dads friend has one. He specifically hunted for the 2 wheel drive wj. Not sure why but he doesn’t really need 4 wheel drive he has a CJ with a corvette 350 motor in it.

[@mrobertsmr53]

They're very common in my area. It's super hard to find clean 4wd ones at a good price. I got my 01 for $1800 and it's one of the cleanest vehicles I've ever owned.

[@darrellwilliams4520]

I got an '01 WJ 4.0 2WD, I hate when people try to make it sound like it's a damn Pinto or something.... I mean I know it's not fast or set up for off-road, but damn, stop dissing the WJ! 2WD,4WD, whatever, jeepers are jeepers, let us roll! I paid $2000 for mines and it was "people dirty", meaning I had to clean up the Jeep, but structurally she was sound. TLC and care later, she's hanging in there just fine!

[@mrobertsmr53]

@@darrellwilliams4520 I was lucky enough to find mine with a crate motor dropped in with paper work. It also has vari-lock, I think it's called, so I have limited slip difs. Also first car I've ever owned that I didn't have to clean because the previous owner had it detailed the day before I bought it. Best deal ever. Never let yours go.

[@erswnn]

I got mine when it was parked at the Speedway on Mason....$300. Last Feb, the battery froze so I offered 300 and it was accepted. I took a shot.....but even if it had issues Smitty's would give me 400. No rust, most things worked fine. Had a few things to fix since then but nothing major. The tires won't be good this winter so I have new ones sitting here....I'm holding off till we get closer to snow.

[@davidtrevino5211]

@@darrellwilliams4520 I currently own 6 different Jeeps, 5 of them are 4WD and my favorite i which I daily is my 2WD 1998 ZJ with the 4.0.. Built like a Tank combined with the most comfortable ride I've ever experienced in a Jeep...

[@HVAC_SMOKESTACK]

Love your attitude towards the jeeps bro. # save the jeeps

[@shawnvergilia1609]

I live in Virginia now but that red Barn stands out. Lol been there a few times in my day

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha... it is one of our favorite yards in our area (NJ/NY/PA)

[@redtango75]

One yard with 3+ XJs? Almost makes up for the winters you have to suffer. You ever hear from that young buck you sent that XJ off with?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea, he had a few issues here and there which I helped him with when I could. He jacked it WAY up and bolted up every light and accessory an XJ can hold

[@douglasbeary7890]

I have a 2000 wj 4.7 limited 2wd I bought for $300. Needs head gaskets (ididnt realize it was 2wd till I handed him cash) but its clean and I have everything to make it 4wd..... I also bought a 2002 limited for $1200 perfect (dirty) interior with bad 4.7 HO, I'm now into it for about $5500.

[@logan00721]

I've seen a bunch of those same with zjs and xjs

[@alvarorodriguez3655]

I agree!! We should start up a shop that specializes in jeeps.

[@DEInTheGarage]

I am in!!

[@darrellwilliams4520]

I have dreams of a zeitgeist type of situation that involves a massive community of Jeep people who help each other out. Never need another part for your Jeep. Be a part of the community, get things fixed for free!

[@ghostman9251]

I have a 2015 2wd Ford Expedition. I assumed because it was a King ranch 4wd would be standard. Bought it and couple days later found out it was 2wd wanted to drive it into a pole. It has an open differential and it sucks badly anywhere but on pavement I get stuck all the time. I hate it will most likely trade it in soon. I love my old AWD WJ that jeep goes anywhere.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Damn... that is a bummer. I would have assumed the same!

[@dcarden3031]

I got a 2wd jeep 1999 grand Cherokee with the rarest color and wheel combo. With 17k and I have got stupid high offers for it at shows. Mainly because of the banks turbo kit and Baja racing BFGoodrich tires which are $650 each

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha.. sounds like you have the RAREST rarest WJ. I have always wanted to turbo a WJ! Aint nothing wrong with a 2WD race Jeep. Have you had it on a track? I'd be interested to know its 1/4 mile speed

[@dcarden3031]

D&E In The Garage never 1/4 mole drag raced it but I have 1/8 it on some performance tires and not my usual All Terrain tires

[@petertarantelli]

It surprised me when I found out (years ago) that Jeep even made non-4WD vehicles - this was in Florida where I saw it first.

[@harpreet222]

I drive a 2wd 4.0 wj as my daily driver. But I got it for less than 1k and live in central Cali. Know it's not as great as a 4wd, but I still take it off roading time to time and see what it can handle

[@DEInTheGarage]

Fair enough. I guess at the end of the day it is Jeep. How'd it do off road?

[@michaelcutugno7228]

There's base model then there is that two wheeled drive wj holy shit you have shown me anything is possible now.

[@hayzersolar]

i just got a 95 xj and it should be scraped BUT has solid engine trans and transfer case. the issue is well its rusted i mean the leaf springs, where the connect to the frame under the back seat. passenger side frame is rotted in two. drive side the shackle has pulled away from the frame(unibody) but i will rebuild him fast stronger then before. you said save what we can and im doing it. i will be starting a second channel on this.

[@josephmigliaccio4058]

why is it always so frickin cold when you guys go to a yard?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Just our luck, I guess. HAHA. Also this yard is in Upstate, NY closer to Canada than NYC. It is cold most of the year

[@team_suv7778]

Heck man mine started life as a 2wd

[@runit5772]

I believe all the wj Jeep's that are 4.7 loredo/Not the limited are selec-trac.. The limited are the quadra-trac.. I owned both (don't quote me) & I remember the first time I seen a non- 4wd Grand Cherokee. I looked thru the window & couldn't figure it out till I crawled underneath. I walked away saying THIS AINT NO STINKING JEEP.. Didn't know 4wd wasnt standard, is a option!

[@ferris_outdoors5866]

Awesome video! I'm in the process of building and recording my xj!! I'm doing it all on a budget in my drive way with basic tools. I love the content and motivation you have for this awesome hobby! Keep it up!! -BUILT_4X4_MUD!!!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Holy Hell... were you wheeling a CR-V before the Jeep? Interesting choice. haha. Glad to hear you traded up. Good for you for building it all yourself!

[@ferris_outdoors5866]

@@DEInTheGarage I sure was! doors came off and everything! it was fun as hell but i wanted more than the honda could give me off road!!

[@ericsennert7933]

What do you mean that's not what jeep does? Well, there it is.

[@whocares5188]

Wow didn't know they made them on rwd

[@jessemakey9857]

Howdy from the ADK! I get down to Vince's pretty often.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Good yard, right? We are from Jersey, but have family in Utica, so when we visit we always stop by Vince's

[@dodgeguyz]

If you haven’t seen one there are a few 2WD Wranglers out there. That will blow your mind!

[@DEInTheGarage]

I just don;t get it... why?!

[@dodgeguyz]

D&E In The Garage Rental companies! I used to work at a dealer that bought cars in FL and shipped them back up to the Midwest. They had a 98ZJ and a YJ that came back with 2WD. They never looked at that just bought them. They had a hard time selling them too.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Very interesting! Even if I didn't live where snow was a problem half the year, I would never want to drive something that wasn't 4WD/AWD

[@wildbill23c]

I bet if they offered them without an engine/transmission the idiots here would buy them for better fuel economy and cheaper to work on...as that's the reason people won't spend the extra few bucks for the 4WD model, costs too much to maintain and you get terrible fuel economy LOL...funny that logic is pretty far fetched unless you have one of the old full size Chevy full time 4x4 trucks that got 6mpg downhill LOL.

[@silvertone169]

If Ron Simmons saw a 2wd jeep he would probably say damn then walk away shaking his head

[@destinhook3826]

they are very common here in GA

[@johnmays2798]

I wish our local you pull it yard had jeeps in it. They are hard to come by.

[@DEInTheGarage]

No kidding.. What area are you in? They are everywhere in the NJ, NY, PA area

[@OzZy-13820]

John Mays ours are loaded with them up here

[@SaintLoue28]

Not rare unfortunately. I've been searching for a WJ for months now and I can't 4x4. They're ALL RWD.

[@SAMann729]

Not in PHX anyways. That’s all I seem to see on Craigslist -_-

[@TheNobleElf]

Thought you we’re gonna show a V8 Selec-Trac with the 242HD in it, but a 2WD? C’mon man! Lol, got me with the click-bait title.

[@r.weaver3769]

I bought a limited WJ 2wd 4.0l

[@TheWade0416]

And besides the point, the 2wd version is affordable, and easy to convert to 4wd.

[@josephmigliaccio4058]

I mistakenly bought a rear wheel drive gc,didnt know they ever made it in 2wd

[@cage5.042]

That’s not what we are here for 😂🤣😂🤣 I love it just facts

[@briankidwell232]

Only great part about a 2 wheel drive one is cause the body are clean no one drove them in the winter

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is a really good point actually. The swap from 2wd to 4x4 isnt that hard either..

[@team_suv7778]

D&E In The Garage yea I did mine in a few hours swapped rear axle front axle 231j hd transfercase overdrive pack

[@bigj1718]

That must traveled from the south to the north😂

[@destinhook3826]

Yup i own a 2wd 4.0 WJ and i’m in GA 😂😂

[@bigj1718]

@@destinhook3826 LOL I had one a long time ago, they're quite common in SC and NC

[@acedogg692005]

Wish I had a junkyard like that around me =( Only one we have is you call, they pull, and you wait 2 days to get the part maybe. Sometimes its not even the right part lol.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Dang... That is awful!

[@AwakeDude911]

shit I hear that ..I have 5 around me like that when you call and they got it ..you wait and pay a ton cause YOU NEED IT right... this pull yard is like 2 hrs from me 1 way but when I go I take a ton with me

[@jaywade6443]

I love the old Cherokees, dont care for the grand Cherokee so much, but the boxy little Cherokees are the perfect SUV imo

[@DEInTheGarage]

They certainly have an endearing look..

[@davidtrevino5211]

I have a 1991 2dr XJ and a 2001 4dr. XJ. Just bought a 2004 4x4 WJ, I'm new to these, my first one ever. But my daily is a 98 ZJ .. Don't sleep on the ZJs they're tough as nails as well as combing the smoothest ride I've ever experienced. Kinda like a truck with the ride of a Cadillac.. lol

[@cronkthecrunk]

The salvage yards near me suck especially compared to the ones you visit

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea, the New Jersey, New York area os AWFUL to live in, but for some reason we are blessed with good junk yards. only up side really..

[@cronkthecrunk]

@@DEInTheGarage yeah we don't even have a wrangler in our yards! and my WJ selection is absolutely garbage; All Hope's of finding some JK44, or a 242hd within 6 hours are dashed! .. but I guess that's a good thing too, because that means people are keeping them alive!

[@DrPizzle]

2WD WJs aren’t rare. They’re easy to find in Florida, where 4x4 isn’t needed for most regular driving.

[@yopappy6599]

That’s hilarious, others have given examples of rarer Wjs, but is odd to see one in 2wd, especially when you personally have 4wd Wj. I saw a 2wd wj in the JY once as well and a couple on the street. It’s not rare but it’s weird when you see it. Now , what is rare, is seeing a stock wrangler.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Valid! I think it is probably a misnomer to call any WJ "rare". even the less prevalent ones (4.7 with stock 242HD, for example) can be found with only a little bit of looking.

[@yopappy6599]

D&E In The Garage I wish. I have Quadra Drive, withe the 4.7. I want a 242HD, but I've only came across 1 in the last 2 years, ( live in Sa Tx) I shoulda bought it. I see them online sometimes, but always for too much $$$.

[@sundancer76]

My Dad said, I got ME and the lady a Jeep. Its brand new! Come help me w/the U-connect!...Oh, cool Dad! I'll be over in a few... What engine is in it..oh, its a v6 with front wheel drive!😳😳😵😲😳😵😲...Dad...IM OUT!

[@AwakeDude911]

I was watching workers at this yard go through and all the shit people pull out of cars they were loading back into any car it would fit into through out the day...

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea, that is standard procedure. it makes things difficult for guys like us at times

[@ivanbundy3090]

what do you know about the 98 5.9l grand cherokee? seems like a beast

[@DEInTheGarage]

Heck yea, bud "The Niner" is pretty much the top of the mountain for the ZJ Grand Cherokees

[@ivanbundy3090]

@@DEInTheGarage a neighbor had a 98 for sale but it wasnt the 5.9 unfortunately. he only wanted 2k for it, still a V8 but I passed on it. I probably should have bought it.

[@johngates7713]

The most stupid thing is that the front axle is solid - Dana basically makes a straight axle that bolts up exactly like the dana 30 frontend.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Right??

[@iflytango]

Lot of 2×4 here had a hard time finding 4×4 spindles

[@davidmcnerney3048]

2wd big in the southern states or fleet use

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea, that is what I have been hearing since posting this vid. In upstate NY (where this vid was shot) it is a death sentence around January-February.

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

2WD Jeeps are not are as Rare as you might think. DJ Jeeps that the USPS used were 2WD, the Air Force used these. Even a Pizza restaurant in my town used to have a decent sized fleet of them for pizza delivery vehicles. Not all Jeeps are made for off road or inclement weather.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yep, fair enough. Here in the snow belt of the USA it is a lot more rare to see a 2wd Jeep

[@marleahahatch7395]

Oh the parts I could use for my 98 Grand Jeep Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 anyone know why the back doors would just 1 day not open and has a solution?Told by a Jeep owner and Jeep garage that its just old need New doors.Not!! Worked fine the day before & then bam wont open .Simple solution? Wiring issue something?Any ideas sharw8d would be great.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Havent experienced that issue myself... both back doors do it?

[@adamswaz4878]

What yard is this ?

[@TheCthtoNicfLy]

with an open diff so one wheel drive?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Exactly!.. that jus don make no sense, Buck

[@morganheberling]

ONE OF MY NEIGHBORS DRIVES A 2WD WJ. I DINDKNO THEY MASDE 'EM. BUT 2WD RWDIS ONE THING... ITS THE 2WD FRONT WHEEL DRIVE JEEPS THAT MAKE ME SHAKE MY HEAD..

[@josima11]

Rescue for Jeeps LOL

[@luckybirdlight7146]

I made the mistake when I was 16 to buy a 2wd wj😔

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey what's going on I go to Vincent's u pull it great place 👍✌

[@DEInTheGarage]

Great yard, right?? Our favorite!

[@skippyjones4195]

@@DEInTheGarage It is a great place love it..

[@seanpowell5482]

I'm from Jamaica. I'm looking for a 4x4 manual transmission for the vg engine.

[@marlonturner226]

A guy had one for sale and I flipped..... how in the world did you find that thing

[@BuBBz]

were in upstate ny are you around? Oswego county here.

[@DEInTheGarage]

We are from NJ, but we have family in Oneida County (Utica) and make the trip up frequently. I have been out near Oswego though. Pretty nice out there

[@michaelturner7905]

My cousin has a 2wd grand cherokee

[@DEInTheGarage]

Interesting. In the North you do not see many of them

[@mr-t1243]

You could get a LED commander brake light for 20 bucks on eBay problem solved

[@DEInTheGarage]

I have tried those. The quality is severely lacking. I'd much rather get a Mopar one from the yard for under $10

[@nickj6275]

2wd is very common in my area and I agree jeep should of never made one

[@Kiloyoten]

I have a rwd 4.0 Jeep