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heya guyz,

i would like to modify my jeep grand cherokee the 4.7 V8 2008...so am wondering what can i do to it and from where!! my budget is around 10K

Your not selling it ?? great news !!

I didn't see your car so some of this might go under the "not applicable" side of things.

1) fix your control Arm. (cost ??)
2) Does this one have front recovery points ? if not then this is the first thing you need to add. (cost AED500)
3) Some of those came with a body kit. Just remove it if you have it! (do it at home to save cost)
4) Trim the lower black plastic part of the front bumper ( I think you can remove this as it maybe attached using bolts). (do it at home to save cost)
5) Install a 2" spacer lift. (cost around AED500) You can go with full lift but it will cost you more.
6) Wheels: If you have the 17" then keep it. If you have the 18" then remove it and install 16" wheels. (Jk ones will work)
7) Tires: 265/70R17 or 265/75R16. Since this is your daily driver, you should consider all terrain tires. Also, Consider to buy them from Sharjah for a cheaper Price. I would recommend Cooper or Yokohama. Don't get BFgoodrich !!
8) Full size spare tire. I think your Jeep doesn't come with one, right ?
9) transmission cooler. (cost ?? ask SSS).

with the spare cash you should consider getting some of these:
1) Flag poll holder.
2) snatch strap + shackles
3) Compressor.
4) shovel.
5) first aid kit.
6) first extinguisher

Good luck!

ossme wrote:Your not selling it ?? great news !!

I didn't see your car so some of this might go under the "not applicable" side of things.

1) fix your control Arm. (cost ??)
2) Does this one have front recovery points ? if not then this is the first thing you need to add. (cost AED500)
3) Some of those came with a body kit. Just remove it if you have it! (do it at home to save cost)
4) Trim the lower black plastic part of the front bumper ( I think you can remove this as it maybe attached using bolts). (do it at home to save cost)
5) Install a 2" spacer lift. (cost around AED500) You can go with full lift but it will cost you more.
6) Wheels: If you have the 17" then keep it. If you have the 18" then remove it and install 16" wheels. (Jk ones will work)
7) Tires: 265/70R17 or 265/75R16. Since this is your daily driver, you should consider all terrain tires. Also, Consider to buy them from Sharjah for a cheaper Price. I would recommend Cooper or Yokohama. Don't get BFgoodrich !!
8) Full size spare tire. I think your Jeep doesn't come with one, right ?
9) transmission cooler. (cost ?? ask SSS).

with the spare cash you should consider getting some of these:
1) Flag poll holder.
2) snatch strap + shackles
3) Compressor.
4) shovel.
5) first aid kit.
6) first extinguisher

Good luck!

alright, thnx for the help..but where can i find all of that?? the front spoiler is removable so no problem with that... SSS can you u help in this?? i believe JALAL ( scorpio ) can help me as well. thnx guyz..... and i decided to keep it cuz my fiancee is nagging on my head to keep it saying she always races with other 4x4!!!!! what a dangerous fiancee!!

Thanks for the trust, buddy!

Ok ... I am not a WK expert (Your Grand Cherokee 2008 is called WK series) ... but maybe I can give you some hints:
subscribe to http://www.jeepforum.com !
they have forum sections for all jeep models...
So for the Grand Cherokee as well

look in the WK stickies for the build thread directory ... you will find looong threads describing in detail how to get there e.g.:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/wk-x ... t-1163371/

can't say anything about budget of 10k or Muroor legality though ... here in the UAE this model is not modded too much ...

enjoy

ok, but do i still have to change the tires?? can i keep what already have on t? and then just do the lifting+ exhaust system+intake+trans cooler+ what ever u can suggest!!

super_jordan wrote:ok, but do i still have to change the tires?? can i keep what already have on t? and then just do the lifting+ exhaust system+intake+trans cooler+ what ever u can suggest!!

Azizi!

Of course it makes sense to keep your tires initially ! You start the mods with what is necessary first ... to protect your rig from desert damage and enhance reliability and THEN performance:
so tranny cooler is number 1!
aaand TOW HOOKS to the frame ... good ones! ... front and rear!
then do something for front and rear bumper clearance (lift, bash/skid plates ... or lift, different bumpers )
when you lift address the following if needed (Control Arms, driveshaft angles/issues, bumpstops for the tire size you want to put on)
don't go over 31" tires ... you don't want to regear ... and you don't want to limit uptravel too much
consider wheel spacers ... after the lift you will have a higher center of gravity! ... and your 31" tires might rub under full steering lock ... wheel spacers should help. ( or aftermarket wheels with less back spacing)
You have a 4.7 V8 ... so I would not look too much at Cat Back and Intake exchange ... causes noise and Muroor issues without real significant gains ... just nicer sound

and last but not least : READ the build threads ... do your home work ... nobody can/will give you a "recipe" ... and DO NOT RUSH.
choosing the right parts for the right lift/tire combos is crucial for reliability ... and you might have too many variables/ways to go !?

and now READ

SSS, are you my father?? cuz my father used to say : READ!!! lool

alright, i will read this while am at home so i can do the research and to choose the best... thnx a lot tho u were too helpful....can i talk to ur supervisor so i can appreciate your work??

cool man, thnx a lot.


Abdulla al Deek
0559020608

super_jordan wrote:SSS, are you my father?? cuz my father used to say : READ!!! lool

alright, i will read this while am at home so i can do the research and to choose the best... thnx a lot tho u were too helpful....can i talk to ur supervisor so i can appreciate your work??

cool man, thnx a lot.


Abdulla al Deek
0559020608

looool imagine ... Abuddeek ... no fortunately NOT! But your dad (all our dads) was right ... we all need to read more

SSS wrote:

super_jordan wrote:SSS, are you my father?? cuz my father used to say : READ!!! lool

alright, i will read this while am at home so i can do the research and to choose the best... thnx a lot tho u were too helpful....can i talk to ur supervisor so i can appreciate your work??

cool man, thnx a lot.


Abdulla al Deek
0559020608

looool imagine ... Abuddeek ... no fortunately NOT! But your dad (all our dads) was right ... we all need to read more

hell ya...he was too right...and i regret now for not listening to him...loool abuddeek..wwahhaha...man we have to meet and play some trix with sheesha

super_jordan wrote:

SSS wrote:

super_jordan wrote:SSS, are you my father?? cuz my father used to say : READ!!! lool

alright, i will read this while am at home so i can do the research and to choose the best... thnx a lot tho u were too helpful....can i talk to ur supervisor so i can appreciate your work??

cool man, thnx a lot.


Abdulla al Deek
0559020608

looool imagine ... Abuddeek ... no fortunately NOT! But your dad (all our dads) was right ... we all need to read more

hell ya...he was too right...and i regret now for not listening to him...loool abuddeek..wwahhaha...man we have to meet and play some trix with sheesha

ok ... next time I meet the jordan gang in layali zaman or transylvania I will drop you a SMS

coooool man.....today i will finish my shift at 5...and still have to wait 7amatee till she finishes to get her back to al ain..so if u r free lets meet for a sheesha