Jeep Commander(family wagon)

[Maddog74]

Hey guys not new to wheeling or out doors, I have two other rigs more built ( 74 powerwagon, and a 77 fj40) but this ones going to be more overland / camp family rig. we have had commander for years and been good in town light trail use rig. just did a 3 inch lift and new UCA 's and decided to start building this into more overland style build. looking at adding some armor (bumpers/ sliders) and some creature comforts for out on the trail.... Pics to come
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[haaken675]

Love the commanders. Couldn't find a v8 with all the 4wd goodies locally so ended up with a land rover. Still definitely a fan.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

If only Jeep had called the Commander the Cherokee and offered selectable 4 x 4 (like Selec-Trac in the GC), and never introduced the current line of Cherokee, then they would still be selling these things today

 

[Maddog74]

Thanks! We like it we needed 7 seats and very few options at the time

 

[Maddog74]

If only Jeep had called the Commander the Cherokee and offered selectable 4 x 4 (like Selec-Trac in the GC), and never introduced the current line of Cherokee, then they would still be selling these things today

Yea….

 

[Maddog74]

Found a bumper cheap in Fresno soo now the fun begins…

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I have always liked these. The head of Chrysler was evidently not a fan. They were the lowest selling Jeep at the time, but I think they marketed it wrong. It was built on the gen 3 Grand Cherokee platform of the time (same wheelbase) but was on just an inch or 2 longer. First Jeep with 7 seating. But if the seats were full, there was no room for cargo.

Again, take out the 3rd row seating, give it select trac and a solid front axle, and name it the Cherokee. Bump off the Liberty entirely. They couldnt have kept up with demand

 

[El Pescador]

Looking forward to watching this build. I just bought a Commander so I'm looking for ideas. Which lift did you install?

 

[MuckSavage]

I've had mine for 7 years & still love it everyday even though it's had a bunch of electrical problems. -Small price to pay for a vehicle that you love.

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[Maddog74]

Looking forward to watching this build. I just bought a Commander so I'm looking for ideas. Which lift did you install?

Used lift off Amazon 3 in , upper control arms I think from Buds ? I’ll check on that… works but I think my shocks are an issue right now need to go longer…

 

[Maddog74]

Removed stock bumper…

 

[Maddog74]

Soo holding bumper up might go a different direction… I knew was going to cut it down a little but now I might cut down to center section then build the ends back to fenders more like second pic

 

[Maddog74]

Lil more done… trimmed it down made brackets all welded in… need to re mount bumper tomorrow to start the sides

 

[MuckSavage]

Cutting, grinding & welding in shorts & flip flops? You're a brave man!

 

[Maddog74]

Almost done … still playing with a stinger? And the take it off and paint it

 

[Maddog74]

Bumper is done … on to skid plate and sliders.