The Jeep Is Dead, Long Live The Jeep!

[timmer]

Last Saturday the engine on my '02 Liberty died. Not sure what happened; I stopped at a gas station to top up the tank and when I started the Jeep up again it was idling very rough. I was able to get away from the pumps and called a tow truck (AAA).

I had it towed to my mechanic and he said the engine died. They put a camera in a plug hole and said the top of the piston was gone.

I had no indication that that anything was amiss which is really baffling, but it was time to move on. I bought it used in '05 and personally put 200,000 miles on it.

I present to you my "new" '06 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4. It has the 4.7L V8, towing package, leather seats, and navigation with U-Connect.

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I'm a little sad, but I've been needing a larger vehicle for a while and this is a very nice upgrade.

 

[SabaII]

That thing is nice and loaded. Any plans for it?

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Nice ride Timmer.

 

[timmer]

That thing is nice and loaded. Any plans for it?

Not really, besides driving the crap out of it.

It has the ****** Goodyear Wrangler tires on it but they are almost new, so I'm still debating with myself on spending the money to get Revo's this week instead of waiting for these to wear out.

Tow hooks will come next, and then, who knows...

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Nice choice...not to bad after all, eh?

 

[Dave]

Nice jeep Timmer.

Dave

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Oh great, another low riding WK.

Lift and tires are needed immediately.

 

[sota]

your liberty wasn't a stick was it?

 

[timmer]

your liberty wasn't a stick was it?

Nope, auto.

 

[timmer]

Oh great, another low riding WK.

Lift and tires are needed immediately.

I priced the Revo's and since my "Wrangler" tires look new, I'll keep them for about 20K miles then replace them. My checking account has just taken a big hit.

The lift will come after that.

 

[Dave]

Let us know how you like the WK in comparison to the KJ after you get more seat time in it timmer.

As for the REVO's you mentioned, I am running them and they are a good A/T..... in my humble opinion anyway.

Dave

 

[timmer]

Let us know how you like the WK in comparison to the KJ after you get more seat time in it timmer.

As for the REVO's you mentioned, I am running them and they are a good A/T..... in my humble opinion anyway.

Dave

Will do Dave,

On the KJ, I had the Revo I, and the when they wore out I got the Revo II, which seems to be a smaller profile. Sadly, those were almost brand new when the KJ died.

As far as the KJ and WK differences, first thoughts...the KJ was like a go-kart compared to the station-wagon turning radius of the WK. The WK has power galore with the V8 though.

More thoughts later...

 

[Atrus]

I priced the Revo's and since my "Wrangler" tires look new, I'll keep them for about 20K miles then replace them. My checking account has just taken a big hit.

The lift will come after that.

Just a thought - can you trade them in?

I bought my 2007 new, and when it had 10k on it I wanted new tires. Went to Discount Tire, and they offered me a $50/tire credit for them.

So, I got a set of (5) 245/70 Grabber AT2's for $440 out the door due to the $250 credit.

 

[04Liberty]

What did you do with the KJ?

 

[timmer]

Just a thought - can you trade them in?

I bought my 2007 new, and when it had 10k on it I wanted new tires. Went to Discount Tire, and they offered me a $50/tire credit for them.

So, I got a set of (5) 245/70 Grabber AT2's for $440 out the door due to the $250 credit.

What did you do with the KJ?

I was in a rental car for over a week trying to find another Jeep that I liked, so I sold it to one of the people that works at the shop I bring it to. I just wanted to be rid of it and move on.

BTW - here is the build sheet I received from Customer Assist:

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

Sales Code Description
*AL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
-J3 Khaki
AFFP Luxury Group
AHX Trailer Tow Group IV
AJPP Power Convenience Group
APAS Monotone Paint
AWFP Cargo Convenience Group
A82P 4.7L Eng (EVA)/5Spd A/T 5-45Rfe(DGQ)
BABS 160 Amp Alternator
BCNS 730 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGEP Brake Assist
BNBS Electronic Stability Control
BNRS Four Wheel Traction Control
BRYS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
CACS Low Back Bucket Seats
CDUS Manual Driver & Pass Lumbar Adjust
CFNS Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
CF4S Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages
CGUS Child Seat Anchor System-LATCH Ready
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
CG6S Center Rear 3-Point Seat Belt
CHBS Cloth Covered Headliner
CKDS Floor Carpet
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats
CLHS Cargo Trim Panel w/Storage Net
CL5S Reversible/Waterproof Cargo Storage
CSCP Cargo Compartment Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CTLS Base Door Trim Panel
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CUNS Overhead Console
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHXP Quadra-Trac II Full-Time,Active 4WD
DJAS 200MM Front Axle
DMEP 3.73 Rear Axle Ratio
DRSS 300MM Rear Axle
DS7S Conventional Differential Frt Axle
DS8S Conventional Differential Rear Axle
EVA 4.7L V8 MPI Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GEPS Flipper Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GNKP Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
GTSP Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GWAP Power Sunroof
GXMS Remote Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS Air Conditioning
HGAS Hood Insulation
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
**** Instrument Panel
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCES 140 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBS Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJMP Auxiliary 12-Volt Rear Power Outlet
JKAS Locking Glove Box
JKPS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
JPBS Power Locks
JPMP Heated Front Seats
JP3S Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down
JTBP Power 8-Way Drvr 4-Way Pass Seats
K1XS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K5XS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LABS Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning LP
LACS Illuminated Entry
LAGS Warning Chime
LAZP Vehicle Information Center
LBBS Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LCES Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
LDBS Cargo Compartment Lamp
LETP Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
LMBS Halogen Headlamps
LMGP Automatic Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
LSAP Security Alarm
LSES Enhanced Accident Response System
MDAS Front License Plate Bracket
MFNS Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MLAS Body Color Fascias
MMGS Belt Moldings
MNKP Body Color Door Handles
MNNS Body Color License Plate Brow
MT2P Trail Rated Badge
MVCS Jeep Badge
MWES Side Roof Rails
MWFP Adjustable Roof Rail Crossbars
MWTS 4X4 Badge
MZKS Laredo Badge
NAS 50 State Emissions
NBEP U.S. Emissions w/OBD 1
NFPS 20.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHFS Power Steering Cooler
NHMS Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PJC Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat
QJCS Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat
RC6P 6 Boston Acoustics Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
RDZP Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls
RD7P 276 Watt Amplifier
REFS AM/FM Compact Disc Radio
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCLP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBWS Full Size Spare Tire w/Matching Whl
TCCS P235/65R17 BSW All Season Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WFJS 17" Aluminum Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
XAPP Power Adjustable Pedals
XCAS Occupant Classification System
XFHP Class IV Receiver Hitch
XF2P 7 and 4 Pin Wiring Harness
XGDP Universal Garage Door Opener
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Strange thing is I have the REC navigation unit so one of the previous owners must have upgraded it at one point. There are two listed owners in the CARFAX report, and they both had it serviced at a local Jeep dealer.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Sometimes the build sheets are inaccurate too...