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Overland with and w/o Offroad Adventure Package II

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#1 ·
Hello. New guy here. About to pull the trigger on an Overland, but it does not have the Offroad Adventure Package II, which I want. Since the Overland comes with everything already, what am I missing if I don't get the Offroad Adventure Package II. Anything other than skid plates and tow hooks (which I can add)? Thanks!
 
#7 ·
It will be A LOT more expensive to add the 20" wheels later than to add skid plates and tow hooks. Get it without and add the cheap stuff.

Parts can be purchased for less than $600 shipped. Install would be extra.

Unless you do not want the 20" wheels. I believe someone said those go for $500 a rim to purchase (if you can even purchase them yet). And a lot of people want the 20" wheels so you can easily swap and get extra cash in the process.
 
#9 ·
Pretty much. I don't know if the lower profile sidewall matters in practice- the Grand Cherokee is a heavy vehicle with a high center of gravity, and you aren't going to notice the loss of the sharpness in a turn. The Goodyear Fortera HL that's on the 20" rims seems to be a better tire than the Michelin that gets shipped on the 18" rims, so that can potentially matter. But beyond the tire itself and the looks of the rim, I really don't expect any noticeable felt difference.

I added the tow hooks and skid plates later- the plates I had done at the dealer (charged me $200 labor), the hooks I did myself. While I prefer the looks of the 20" rims to the 18" rims in the ORAII package, if you're thinking you might want those goodies on your vehicle, I'd say just to get ORAII and be done with it.
 
#12 ·
One other thing to consider - which was big for me - is that you can't get 20" polished rims on anything but the Summit. So I downgraded to the 18" wheels and picked up the trail rating. by the way the 18s were standard on overlands on the previous model and look great...
 
#16 ·
I think for 2013 you can add just ESLD/QD on the V8 overland, no need to deal with the 18 in wheels and the rest.... unless restricted like the later 2011 Limiteds.
 
#17 ·
If only it would have come with the ELSD in the front too... that would make it a no brainer. I love my 2011 Overland QDII/QL but I really hate the traction control system.
 
#18 ·
Don't know what will be available for MY14 and later on the Summit, but if the ordering process of the Offroad Package stays the same, I'll probably go for the package from the factory and order the standard 20" Summit-wheels and tires as accessory. Although it won't be cheap, having a second set of wheels and tires can't hurt..:thumbsup:
 
#20 ·
Answered in your separate thread. The answer is, in general, some items can be installed, but not the whole "package". See your other thread for more details.
 
#22 ·
I have a overland 2012 with 20" and no trail rating. I've taken it on trails.. Will you? Just wondering, not trolling. 20's work off road with good rubber, but more likely to get damaged, and less cushion.

I do have 18" polished oem rims I put blizzaks on, so I know how they feel compared to 20". My 20's have terra grapplers. The 18" feel softer, smoother, a bit less responsive. Overall, a better ride for a SUV, but the blizzak "shaggy" tread helps too. Of course they are less precise than the 20's.

FWIW, I'm looking at a yukon next and may go with a tahoe z71 with 18's because I like more rubber, softer ride for an SUV. When do you ever get even close to the limit on road in a SUV? whereas, the z71 has WAY more off road ability than say a yukon denali (8" clearance!)...

Go either way. I put plates on myself (allowing me to put on undercoat on the upside of the plates to prevent rust) and front hooks. Neither was that hard, but it was more money than a set of 20" non-oem rims, I assume. Hard to believe OEM 20's would run 800$ used. I got like new 2012 polished oem 18's for 300 with tpms!. If you need winter tires anyway, consider rims and tires as a set too.

Honestly, if I were going to keep my JGC I'd trade my 20's even up for your 18's because I'd rather have 18's anyway. I can't be the only one thinking that. 18's are cheaper tires, and many more options to choose from, better off road, and (a touch) softer ride.

Can't believe GY (forteras were ok at best, not good in snow) are better than michelin either, my 2c...

Good luck.

I think the 2016 JGC is a good vehicle to buy, fwiw.
 
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