WJ Grand Cherokee on Steel Bender

[@jaycarl1562]

Picking up a 2004 tomorrow with 83k miles. This has me very inspired...very nice driving....

[@txknightrider82]

THAT FRONT BUMPER IS KILLER . YOUR JEEP IS BADASS !!

[@vinceruland9236]

I've been watching a ton of Cherokee vids since I've had the urge to buy one, and I have to say that yours is absolutely the best looking one I've seen. Not too much, not too little, and very functional.

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

We have to remember that the WJ was designed as a street queen. That said, hit the brakes and the gas at the same time. It will slow the wheel from spinning and force more power to those on the ground. If you have the varilock differentials, make sure you add the exact amount of Friction Modifier to the diffs next time you change your fluid. Next step: Add lockers. If you have the 44HD rear, Spartan and Aussie are your only options. I wouldn't lock the front D30 unless you have 32's or smaller

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

the Rack is made by Surco, 6.5" long arm lift on 35's. Search Project Yeti on Jeepforum for the full build.

[@robertbrown6933]

I've always built xjs, but recently I've been seeing wjs like yours that are just as, if not more capable in some cases, that also look truly stunning with the right equipment. So I've recently started looking for a wj. I drove a 2002 v8 and I think I'm hooked. I drive my jeeps daily and even drive it from las Vegas to Moab every Easter. And the wj is such a comfortable and luxury SUV, I'm not sure I will build another xj again.

[@BadmunkyWRX]

Love it! I am selling my XJ right now, and plan to get another Jeep as soon as it sells. I am really thinking hard about a WJ after watching this!

[@MrOneleggedjosh]

Super clean Wj, quality video, and music that was tolerable. A+ job man.

[@bustedback]

The Jeep looks great, the video is good, the music is the weakest link.

[@maruchocraftXD]

and the wheels, they look like ball sacks lol

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Yes. The 247 is a great t-case. When in 4Lo, it is really the same as a 242 or 231. I like the 247 though for winter driving on Utah roads. It is a pretty strong case that hasn't given me any issues.

[@donsheppard3523]

Nice rig and damn good piloting skills!

[@smokeu600]

That's one clean looking jeep...

[@zihyer]

Thanks much for the detailed response. I'm with you.. those cushy, heated leather seats are just dreamy so I'm not sure I miss my CJ all *that* much. ;o) That being said, I will definitely try the power braking thing you suggested and look into the friction modifier. I haven't done any fluid changes yet. Oh and I'm running 33" BFG/ATs on it at the moment. I have no idea what rear diff I have but I'll start researching. Maybe there's some hope for my street queen. Thanks again!

[@805videogroup5]

very entertaining, tough trail.....tougher Jeep. I've owned 3 Discoverys, didnt think a Cherokee could follow, but you've changed my mind.

[@cbielat1]

Great stuff! Although I'm a Toyota owner, you have a great looking Jeep. Nice build. I also watched your other video in the snow. I got a kick out of your username as I once owned a very mint 85 IROC Z28. Keep it up!

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

It can be dangerous if you aren't careful, just like any other motorsport. But if you are patient, and understand that it will take you some time to learn how to drive your rig, you will do fine. It is a great hobby, I'm addicted.

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

The Limited Slip doesn't work as well as it would with smaller tires, but that is fine with me. Just use the brakes a bit and the limited slip works great. I have been through many trails that "require a locker" and been just fine. It is a Rockkrawler 6.5" long arm kit (no longer made). I recommend the Claytons Offroad long arm kit.

[@VantasticPacifica]

I could watch this all day.

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Hands down...best video I've seen in a while! Great music, too! Subscribed!

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

A Rubicon was designed for offroad, lockers are the only way to overcome this problem you mention. I have my WJ set up to flex really well, so traction isn't often a problem. Rubicon was designed for off road work, the WJ was designed for soccer moms. It needs more mods to work right offroad. I love the WJ, very comfy in comparison to Wranglers when it comes to Daily Driving.

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Look up Notch Customs, they acquired Icelands molds. Offroad Daddy is run by Iceland Offroad family but it doesn't look like they are producing products yet. There is also a company in Europe making some, you can find them on Ebay (I don't think they are make as thick though).

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Surprisingly, this is the first trail I have ever touched the tank skid. I had a 1 inch long scratch into the paint. Not bad for how these tanks sit.

[@brandonfortune3883]

Awesome video! Love the jeep. Might wanna invest in a stinger. Its a great thing to have!

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Icelandoffroad is the company I got it from. It is fiberglass...VERY strong and super light. I love it, and everyone that see's it likes the look. It is too bad that the company is having difficulties getting products out to customers, I have a couple of friends that have waited 1 year+ for their stuff, and still don't have it.

[@Jaysun1994]

I love your jeep I have the same one stock. I'm jealous of all your mods

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

315x75x16 (35's) on a 6.5" long arm kit, thanks for the compliment. Search for Project Yeti on JeepForum to see the full details and other upgrades since this video was posted.

[@Xcerptshow]

www.jeepforum.com/forum/f197/project-yeti-abominable-wj-1125665/

[@marwansherfeed7793]

nice vid I love this rig and i always watch ur vids

[@dognetorg]

Nice One. But @ 3:30 I was afraid you might kill your rear transmission shaft. Especially when you tried it with momentum.

[@hugohuerta9674]

The music is awesome. Love it and great driving

[@gibbles717]

If anyone asks why I bought a wj, this video answers it. Very nice my friend. Wheel on!!!

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Agreed, WJs make great wheeling rigs

[@quentins5692]

+85IrocZ28TPI nice and comfortable, horribly underestimated, good stock approach/departure angles, etc.

[@fearnoinferno84]

that thinh looks like a Iceland off road catalog...nice WJ

[@davesusek3330]

Great Video thanks for sharing Great looking WJ

[@rockcrawlerfin]

normally I hate music on wheeling vids but its hard to not love AFI!

[@JonathanWJ]

Really nice front bumper, I must admit

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Intersting....last time I went wheeling in the Mud it took over 2 hours to just clean the mud off of the undercarriage. I told myself I would never go mudding again :) Everyone wheels their rig in the way they enjoy I guess. The mud is really fun, I just don't enjoy the cleanup.

[@ryan.vision]

Very capable and great looking Jeep!! Would climb even easier with LSD or locker in the rear. Nice to see a clean rig out wheeling on some rough stuff.

[@rockymountboy]

I'm quite sure it has QuadraDrive, which has VariLock LSDs both front and rear. However, I think he needed to do a fluid change on the rear because it was definitely not engaging as quickly as the front.

[@thebattlefieldproject6013]

'02 Limited with the v8? got the same color and model. things a monster

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

@Jaysun1994 They were fun, but it took time to get to where I am at...and I still have a list of things to do.

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

Mad skills. Awesome rig!

[@fireadept007]

Great WJ, great vid, should have played some Sing the Sorrow era AFI, since apparently no one else even knows the band haha

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Iceland Offroad front bumper. It is marine grade fiberglass, very strong and lightweight. Unfortunately, Iceland Offroad is no longer in business.

[@805videogroup5]

NOW you are HAVING FUN !!....VERY NICE RIG...what is your over-head lighting set-up ?

[@Paiadakine]

Nice smooth driving.

[@SanDragoon]

great moment in WJ !! Thanks and Regards Man.( mine 'll coming this we ;-)

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

It sounds like he is starting it back up with a son in law. Check out the Utah section of JeepForum or the Utah JeepCrew on Facebook. We have tons of wheeling trips here locally, and many moab trips each year.

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Because music and wheeling go together. And, I felt like it.

[@bryanmcentush4788]

Well done, thanks for sharing!!

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

Awesome! You've sure done a lot to that jeep! I really like how it's setup. Are you still running the NV247 t-case?

[@tts60r]

Well that answered my question, How does it do with tires that big? I have heard that after 33's the clutch's have problems transferring wheel power. Also what lift are you running? Sorry for all the questions but nice Jeep.

[@cjfluke]

I own a grand with the Iceland off road mods! Me and owner go way back to bad the biz is no longer! Let's go wheeling!!

[@libertyrebel91]

AFI and Wheeling? Hell yeah.

[@rcastanaga]

Nice WJ and good music.

[@RockinmyFosgate2002]

only thing that thing needs is lockers. Other than that sweet ride bro!

[@ChapsUnlimited]

Great video

[@jeffspoor6427]

Hey, just came across your videoLove the front bumper - whose it built by?Is that a 6" lift?

[@bob.from.accounting]

Great Rig, and vid.

[@kxr600]

que envidia de jeep me encanta

[@huskerjeff1]

How much lift? What size tires and what variation? I know there BFG's but...? What lockers did you use? What other mods? Your help is greatly appreciated...

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

What lift and tire size are you running? It's a very nice setup. Considering something like this for my stock 04 WJ.

[@anthonynicol444]

SICK WJ MAN!!!!! What roof rack do you have on it? I am looking for one for mine and im looking for the biggest one I can possibly find but im not having any luck. yours looks like a decent size

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

mine is a Surco

[@TheDragonrider69]

nice wj,,,where did you get that bumper fron?

[@dllnbms7]

this is kind of what I have in plan for the Heep :P, and can someone tell me what those rims are?? there hella sexy on that rig

[@lyl6774]

What size lift kit and tires you have. Very nice Jeep

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Libertad y Liderazgo 6.5 inch long arm kit, 315x75x16

[@zihyer]

I have a WJ with an IRO 4" lift. I understand it's no Rubicon with full lockers but it's just tragic. As soon as any tire leaves the ground, all the power goes there, the airborne wheel spins and I go nowhere. Is there a mod to overcome this or do i just need to get a locker system or go buy a Rubicon? Seems like such a horrible design flaw.

[@sideshowbilly3755]

Gorgeous rig. Great driving skillz too. What year is that WJ? 2006?

[@bloodmistninja88]

Bill Walters wj's only went to 2004, in 2005 they changed the body style (headlights are 2 round bubble type lights, and rear glass has a sharp angle).

[@brucewhite7069]

I want that bumper nice jeep

[@Thecherokee4x4]

Nice Jeep !

[@huskerjeff1]

What was the lift on this and what size tires are those? I put a rough county 4" lift w/adjustable front sway bar links. What is a good tire size for my set up?

[@DkVanq]

Where did you get your fenders?

[@WhiteNinja636]

where did you get the white front bumper?

[@GoneBroke]

What size lift are you running on your WJ and what kind of roof rack. Awesome rig I'm building one this year as well.

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Gary Klassen 6.5 inch long arm kit, surco roof rack

[@GoneBroke]

85IrocZ28TPI Thanks!

[@CatcherOfBass]

4 wheeling with the wifey? lucky dog you!

[@Battlefield57]

hey man im sure you get asked this a bunch but what kind of roof rack is that?

[@kikurass322]

Wow your WJ is M4D....L0V3 1t!

[@BradenPetersonMLG]

Need some lockers

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Yeah, that would be nice. But for a daily driver on Northern Utah's winter roads, the Varilock LSD's perform very well and I am still able to hit all the trails I want to in Moab, tackling all the obstacles.

[@sirreedster]

have a wj and I'm curious to what driveline mods you had to make to accommodate that live

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

front is a double cardan, rear is factory

[@chekokuhn]

what kind of lift kit have? and where did you get that bumper and fenders?

[@cammy729]

Im sorry this looks awesome fun but i could never do this to my jeep, ill stick to the mud

[@mehmetaltun7506]

Leopard 2A6 battle tank reminds me of this car grand cherokee

[@iSheepNinjaGlove]

What type of roof rack do you have?

[@solo1racing]

What set up is on the jeep? Tire size? Lift? Any lockers? I6 OR v8?

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

solo1racing Check out Project Yeti on jeepforum. 35 inch tires. v8, varilock axles, 6.5 inches of lift

[@gizmoman2008]

cant wait to get a truck and a trailer throw my jeep on there and take it up to moab one day

[@scarred218]

what size lift and tires are those..?

[@chanlermac]

what kind of lift do u have?

[@mtnbkmaniac]

where did you get the fender flares?

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Iceland Off-road, no longer in business. Notch Customs bought the molds and now sell them.

[@guswendt]

quadradrive or selecttrak?

[@mconder40]

What did you do to your tail lights?

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Aftermarket LED tail lights

[@juanibarra4123]

*not bad for a grocery go getter*

[@DanielRyder]

That flex

[@jedslather]

Good video, but cut the music only the engine sound is needed.

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Don't you know... Lifted Jeeps that get wheeled make all sorts of nose, you have to turn the music up

[@ramvanbobby3889]

This is so fun 😀

[@imalreadystoney2520]

What front bumper is that?

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

It was made by Iceland Offroad, no longer in business.

[@coolgyger]

Johny Ellis You'll find that the design isn't limited to Iceland Off-road. Kevin's Offroad (KOR for short) makes a bumper very similar, as well as a fabricator that's somewhat-local to me called Logan's Metal Products. I got one from LMP about a year ago with the winch cut-out and stuck a Harbor Freight 9000 lbs winch in it. Just gotta find a decent LINE-X dealer to spray the thing.

[@imalreadystoney2520]

Yeah i knoow about koir also ice lands blueprints have been bought by outher companies as well

[@victopshot17]

Is that dangerous?Im gonna get a jeep when i turn 16 (im buying it)

[@gitaklu1]

And this is why you buy a jeep. Can't imagine why there are jeep haters out there.

[@AMC1683]

Is it 8 cylinders or 6?

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

8

[@jackmarshall8061]

JEEP -without fail

[@terrystratford1235]

Need to lose some psi in them tyres!

[@85IrocZ28TPI]

Agreed. I was at 14 psi

[@andersonfineas]

Music not!!! 😉😉😉😉

[@maximeguilbeault5698]

To much air in tire reminder

[@tadeopapito6625]

Exelente terreno para mi vw vocho jajajajajaja

[@badlikeme79]

need locker