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Jvenrick's Build Thread

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#1 · (Edited)
So i figured that since my Jeep is turning into the WK that i want, its time to start a build thread.

THE SPECS: 2007 Grand Cherokee Rocky Mountain Edition. 4.7L V8. QTII Trans, Recovery Hooks Front and Rear, Embroidered Head Rests, 17in Ronin II Rims.

MODS TO DATE: 2in Rough Country Spacer Lift, 265/70-17 Cooper Discoverer AT3's, 1in Front Spacer, Mopar All Weather Mats.

FUTURE PLANS: Monroe Load Levelers (F-150), Rusty 1/4in Front Plate Spacers, Plasti-Dip Rims and Front Grill, AFE Intake, SuperChips Tune, Roof Top or Rear Mount Tent...and much more to come, these are just the mods that are hopefully comming soon!


As soon as i was ready for a new car i knew i wanted a WK. My first car was a 2 door 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T. Great little car, but living in Colorado i was really ready for a 4 door 4X4 to have some mountain fun with. I also already knew that the only color i wanted was the Metallic Green, so i waited until I found this great deal. Deal was so good i picked up the truck in a snow storm; So the Jeep has never really been completely clean outside, just the way a Jeep should be! ha, any ways on to the pics.











So of course i can not leave any car or truck alone, so i started to plan what route i wanted to go with my WK. Im a big Ski/Mountain Bike guy so i really wanted to build just a simple but very capable Overland Vehicle. One that could take me to places where i could really enjoy my passions. So first i researched lift kits, and ended up choosing the Rought Country Spacer Lift kit. It is a great Lift Kit for the Price and very well made. This Kit uses all metal spacers unlike other Spacer Kits that use Rubber that i have head can tear with extended use.


pics with the RC Lift and Stock tires, Unfortunetly i was to broke to get the lift and the tires are the same time.







I also Removed the Front Air Deflector which i think completely changed the Front End.









Well Thats what I have so far of the WK. So far i absolutly love it, and cant wait to build it up more. I just purchased new tires for Christmas but i need to get outside and take some pics, hopefully i can get some up today or tomorrow. But until then let me know what you all think, and take care and Wheel safe!!
 
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#4 ·
looks good from over here in Saudi Aurora :lol:


what part of town you located in /


Thanks man. I live in Capital Hill area, and grew up in Littleton. How about yourself?
 
#3 ·
Well I could not wait to show off my new tires. I was hoping today would be nice and i could clean her a bit, but no such luck. Oh well Jeeps always look their best with a little dirt. So i ended up going with 265/70-17 Cooper Discoverer AT3's, these are a newer tire for Coopers Discoverer line, but so far all the reviews have been quite good, and for the price i got i could not say no. I will def keep everyone updated on the wear and performance of these tires as i put more miles on them. I had to get 1in Spacers on the front but i did not have to do the Pinch Weld or trim the Bolt and have zero rubbing, its great!! Im not sure if i want to put spacers on the rear or leave it as is. I dont really think you can tell unless your looking for it, and it was cheaper on the wallet at the time. But i can always go but 2 more if i change my mind.




















So far these tires are wonderful. Handel extremely well, and are no louder than the stock tires. so far they are exactly what i was looking for!!
 
#6 ·
Ha i hear ya, Colorado is a great State. I was born in San Francisco and moved here when i was 14, and will never go back! ha.
 
#7 ·
Little update on the new coopers. Had the first mentionable snow since I got them and they did great today, absolutely no slipping on the drive in to work. Love this truck!!
 
#9 ·
I used the one inch spacers on the front to push the wheel out far enough so I would not have to trim the bolt or have any rubbing lock to lock with the 265/70's. Im gonna probably get two more for the rear when I go back in, I have started to notice the difference. Ha
 
#11 ·
Thanks dude! It's slowly getting there. Ha
 
#13 ·
So i got my awesome new OR/T badge from Coop, thanks again. these are awesome!!



But, unfortunetly since it looks like this outside, it will be a little while unitl i get her clean and get them on!! BOOO, i want to be OR/T certified NOW!! ha









Luckily, being in Colorado, this snow should melt off in no time!... On a side note the Coopers have been doing great. No slipping at all!! Very happy with them!!
 
#15 ·
ya, it is a lot of fun. Just makes mods a little difficult without a garage, oh well, it will be gone in a week! HA.
 
#16 ·
Well it was sunny today so decided to rotate my tires, change the oil, and take a couple quick pics.











I think im going to save up for some Monroe Load Levelers to push the rear up a bit more, i want to get a little rake back.
 
#17 ·
It has been so nice this weekend i decided to give the WK a good cleaning. Also i wanted to test flex the lift and tires to see what they could do, and make sure nothing rubbed, before i started hitting some trails this summer. Everything did great. No rubbing at all, and you can tell by the pics that it can do more!!














 
#18 ·
What size were your stock tires. And How did you think it looked with stock tires. I have 245 65 17s on mine and I want the 2inch lift so bad, I just don't want to buy new tires since I just bought these.
 
#19 ·
I had the stock 245's. It looked ok, to me it just felt a little unfinished though. Def recommend the lift though, with or without new tires. The extra ground clearance is great!!
 
#21 · (Edited)
It's an OE tow hook. Came with the rocky mountain package.
 
#22 ·
So i decided to give the WK some love today. I have been holding on to my tax return money, and got some money for my birthday so decided to go crazy. Just placed an order for a set of Monroe Load Leveler Shocks (F-150 Model), a set of Putco window visors, a Rola Roof Basket, and the Rola roof basket Extension. Hopefully it should all be here by the end of this week beginning of next. I Cant wait!! After all this i think i will be able to put my OR/T sticker on!! ha
 
#23 ·
So I went to the Family Farm this weekend for a little hill climbing, shooting and ATVing. Lots of pics, but who doesn't like pics!!:D




















 
#24 ·
My new toys came in this week, here is a little teaser until i get them installed...and yes those are the F-150 Monroe Levelers!!:D



I also decided to get the extension for the Rola. I think it looks great!!



 
#25 ·
Got my Rola w/extension, Putco window vents, and Monroe Load Levelers installed today. I LOVE it, the LL's were exactly what the WK's stance needed. Putco in channel vents are great too, fit very well and came with a life time warranty.









 
#27 · (Edited)
the pichers of your jeep make me feel inadequate with my saggy daystar lift :( Great looking jeep!
Thanks dude. I have always been a fan of your WK. If your having the same issues i was with the saggy rear i would def recommend the LL's they are great and pretty inexpensive!!

And just for my own enjoyment here is stock compared to how it sits today...Im pretty Happy!! ha






Also forgot to mention the LL's gave me an 1 1/4 lift. rear sits even at 22 1/4 from fender to center hub now!!
 
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