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"Oscar the grouch" build thread

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#1 ·
Finally introducing myself after months of lurking lol. Been a big advocate of Jeeps forever. After building multiple XJ's, a couple WJ's I finally stepped up and graduated to a WK. By far my favorite Jeep thus far. About a month ago I picked up a '05 Hemi WK, QDII Limited. Front struts were blown, EGR was bad, the only fluid that was routinely changed was the engine oil, some light body damage, bad ball joints, and brakes. All that being said for the price I really couldn't pass it up, knowing that it was going to be "upgraded" ASAP. After doing a tune up, changing the EGR valve, new PCV, cleaning the TB, changing tranny filters and fluid, and all the other fluids I got around to modding it some. First was the Volant CAI, then the Gibson CB. Just got around to doing the OME HD and changing out the ball joints(all 4, pain in the a$$). Just added the Flashpaq and am quite amazed with the difference in throttle response and shift points alone on the 87 tune. I'm waiting on some JBA UCA's(GF's XK is getting my stock UCA's w/fresh bj's since her bushings are squeeking to beat hell after a RC 2"). Also am going ahead w/the patent pending "Omelet lift" with spacers front and rear. Big thanks to Omelet btw for all the help via PM's, dude knows his stuff!

As for the name, the gf likes to name all the vehicles and when it came time to name this one she flat out said, " It's Oscar, cause it looks like it crawled out of a trash can!" Bahahaha! Couldn't argue with that. On to the pics!!

Stock

GF removing the front valance

pinch weld taken care of

Installing the OME HD

Right after

New 285/70/17 Duratracs, 1.25" spacers, and side skirts removed

 
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Looking good tosh! I was trying to get the front guard from him when he was selling it but was to late :(

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#201 ·
Looking good tosh! I was trying to get the front guard from him when he was selling it but was to late :(

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Thanks!That was a swinging deal too. The only thing with that would be tracking down the brackets to mount it, unless Marlin @4xGuard would sell you just those.
 
#202 ·
The only reason I held off on sending him the money was those brackets, that guard is the older one and when I contacted 4xguard they were not sure if they could get me any :(

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#203 ·
I'm fairly certain the current brackets would work with the older ones. Think the only thing different was the side of the old front guard were flared more and bigger. I believe they changed it because people were rubbing on the skid in tight turns.
 
#205 ·
Hahaha! Pumps were occupied I'll def get some for ya later! Lol:D
 
#206 ·
Lazy weekend here. Got a chance to clean up the WK finally, taught the gf how to change plugs on her 4.7, as well as clean her TB. Also got to meet Kevin06 and check out his nice WK.




It's a Jeep thing!
 
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#209 ·
Yessir! Its got a little Ketchup and Mustard going on! All part of the flare! Hahaha!

Looking gooooooood brother. Love the Jeeps all over the place!!

You two and your Jeeps! I hold you both accountable for making me wanna do even more to mine. Lol
Bwahahahaha! In that case you're welcome! :thumbsup::cool:
 
#216 ·
Here you go Sean, Mopar #52089347AA (They are called front Jounce Bumpers in the catalog) - I think it was about $10 per side at Park Jeep.

It's part #7 on this illustration (its location looks deceiving in this image, but its the correct part)

http://www.moparpartsamerica.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214583&chapter=&Sectionids=19,2512&groupid=2523&subgroupid=2391&componentid=0&make=17&model=Grand%20Cherokee&year=2005&graphicID=WA05345&callout=7&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0
 
#217 ·
Thanks Kevin! Turns out Kolak could get em pretty cheap, so he tacked them on the SL shipment for me.
 
#218 ·
Nice! I see it is coming together.

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#220 ·
So you are planning on using all SL stuff up front and not using any of your existing parts? Since you already have the OME coils and struts, why not use them along with a 2" BB spacer up front for the lift. Of course you will still install all the SL brackets, but use the OME instead of the 4" SL spacer! This is what I plan to do once I eventually upgrade! That is if I don't put together my own Fox coilovers (money depending) :D
 
#222 ·
Thought about it but I already have the OME kit sold(helps with the SL price). I may in the future run the OME front coils with a coil cut out(lots of XK guys going this route). Still up in the air about keeping the control arms where they are pe getting some adjustables as i dont want their anchor drop arms in the rear.
 
#221 ·
Those fox struts are dirtyyyyy
 
#223 ·
I really think you should leave it alone. The WK looks awesome. No need to spend money on a Superlift. Honestly.
 
#225 ·
I've got some plans for this lift... Might be a 6". I also really want the factory or close to factory angles and added down travel the SL will give me. One step at a time right now.
 
#226 ·
If anyone should get the superlift its you tosh lol you beat on that thing, a few more inches will help alot! Cant wait to see it!
 
#227 ·
Bah! It's a Mallcrawler! Highcurb edition!! Haha! Oh yeah and that's what she said!!!
 
#228 · (Edited)
Finally got my front oem replacement springs for when I do the SL. My stock front springs were hurting after the P.O. drove the jeep for a year plus with blown struts. I had to do some digging and apparently the drivers side is different than the passenger side. It sits about .25" taller. Now just waiting on the Damn parts to be powdercoated for the rest of my SL!!

 
#229 ·
Its higher because the weight of the gas tank and driver are on the drivers side
 
#231 ·
Usually they adjust for that with the rear springs. Any aftermarket springs you gotta watch for. Monroe, crown, and Moog list the same part number for both sides. That's why I went oem.
 
#232 ·
Good choice
 
#234 ·
Ooh very nice Nate! I'be got some sheets to do the box, just been too lazy lately. Haha!
 
#235 ·
My new CAI on average runs, at idle, about 9 degrees cooler then the factory one. Once your driving they are just about the same, staying within 5 degrees of the ambient air temp. I can monitor the temp with my Aeroforce gauges
 
#236 ·
Does it really matter? Lol. I think you benefit more from the airflow rather than air temperature.
 
#238 ·
Oh oh. Like when the WK isn't moving fast enough for heavy air flow.
 
#239 ·
I never said it mattered, just said what the difference is
 
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