WK2 18' Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Diesel

[phlfly]

I have some set up for undercarriage:

I got installed all plate, well almost all, one more is coming soon for harness from Shield Products.
All plates fitted perfect on my Diesel.
Took some pictures.

Some clever solution for Radiator protection plate. Insert revits.

 

[phlfly]

Today installed last plate for harness and ad blue injector

Whole set up looks like this :

Also front recovery point from Ohio Diesel Parts LLC.

 

[phlfly]

Car looks like this now.
Soon is coming roof rack from Rocky Roads and 2.5 inch lift from RoughCountry

 

[Marman]

Nice, I have an 18 Trailhawk. I haven't done much to it yet.

 

[phlfly]

Slow build. My last project will texture truck bed paint but white. I don't know when. But I hope next year. I need to see money for such project.

 

[Marman]

I wish Chief Products roof rack was released, I really like the look of it.

 

[VonTrapp]

14’ Limited Diesel here too!

Rock rails and undercarriage protection is up on my list too.

Did you get the Mopar pieces in a set/on sale anywhere?

As for roof rack... I like the look of the Chief, so far... but it looks like it’s going to be modular/many pieces. I’d prefer a more solid unit/less pieces to connect together, as I think about driving on dirt roads and it rattling/coming undone.

 

[phlfly]

Mopar all from ebay I can get you part numbers.
It was trasfer case about 250 bucks , engine about 100 and Fuel tanks about 200 bucks it's way better than from dealership price .
Roof rack is coming from Rocky Road. I don't quality but I ordered from them . It's made from steel tubing it's heavy but better than Al but I'm looking to use with roof tent.

 

[phlfly]

Yesterday got rough Country 2.5 lift. I'm still with OEM size tire (265/60R18), at time I was bought tires I was not sure if I will do a lift. Well next size tire is coming after these are done. You can see a difference from Post # 3. Car is leveled right now.

 

[phlfly]

A roof rack from Rocky Road installed. It's really great quality. It has 1 ¼ in tube and there are thick. Wow I'm impressed with quality. Installation is not so bad , no drilling. I took a time and i did in 2.5 hours, as we had a very nice weather afternoon in VA.

 

[phlfly]

I came up with ideas to mount recovery boards. The way is now because a roof rack will have RTT. btw I got it finally, Guana is very nice with all option. I will post late pic with this RTT.

 

[Cougar1968]

Awesome build man! Good inspiration for me

 

[phlfly]

Good article for the WK2 build as overlander.

http://flatwateroverland.com/wk2-trail-wolf#new-page-66

 

[phlfly]

Installed RTT from Guana:

 

[ctsmith]

Any issues with the weight on the roof?

 

[phlfly]

So far I didn't see any curving on roof. I slept there with my son 11 y.o. and German Shepherd

 

[ODOverland]

Do you have any profile shots of your Jeep? I have a 2015 limited and I am going back and forth with what tire size I want and lift.. You have the rough country full lift/level correct on factory spec tires? Your jeep is looking very good.. love the tow hooks.. trying to source me a pair of the OEM tow hooks if you know anyone.. I have got to stopdragging my feet and get this rig set up so I can go on some runs and Expo East! Thank you!

 

[phlfly]

Yes I have stock size tires as I didn't know at that time what lift I will get and clearances. So I will "suffer" with smaller size tires . Definitely should bought next size tires. Tow hooks from Ohio Diesel Part LLC . It was perfect price compare to OEM or CHIEF. I did lift at Jeep delarship they have even order parts and with installation and alignment was about 600

 

[ODOverland]

I think it looks good.. I may just follow your recommendation and go a size up.. I initially wanted that size (265/65 R18) then I wanted the 275 size just don't want to put too much tire.. Wow $600 for parts and everything! How are you liking the Rough Country lift? Thats really good maybe its worth the drive up to Leesburg haha! Are you going to Expo East?

 

[phlfly]

Well it's good but I wish rear would have half inch higher so with RTT it would not sagging as so much weight on rear plus some cargo . So it's leveling kit it levels but as I said with RTT dropped about half inch .

I think it looks good.. I may just follow your recommendation and go a size up.. I initially wanted that size (265/65 R18) then I wanted the 275 size just don't want to put too much tire.. Wow $600 for parts and everything! How are you liking the Rough Country lift? Thats really good maybe its worth the drive up to Leesburg haha! Are you going to Expo East?