HoosierJeeper wrote:
Nice...I miss mine. I had a 99 Laredo 4.0 4x4. Only options I had on it was fog lights, tow package, EVIC, and Infinity sound system. I still prefer my KJ though....
See its a mixed bag for me. The WJ is going to be a much better family rig then the KJ due to having alot more room, better MPG, better tow, etc. But last night I parked the WJ and took the wife to dinner after her first day back at work (shes a teacher) and I must say the KJ is a much more fun rig to drive around. Granted that is probably due to the mixture of being lifted, AT tires, and performance mods. But I also think the shorter wheelbase adds to the fun quite a bit.
The thing I worry about is losing a bit of interest in the KJ once I have those mods done to the WJ. It should ride a bit more like a jeep with the SFA and with the 4.7 it will sound alot meaner. Although I love the v8 sound more then pretty much any engine (diesels are a close second) there is a soft spot in me for 6 cylinder jeeps. People say they sound funky and not as good as a v8, but for me its a signature jeep sound.
My WJ has literally every option minus the 4.7 HO which honestly after driving the WJ around for this long that really isnt an issue at all. Sadly if I had a choice ( in reality I dont have a choice) Id have to take the WJ for the family aspects and SFA.
The WJ has the following:
Front D30 with vari lock
Rear D44a with vari lock
NP247 Quadra drive (full time 4hi with neutral and 4lo)
545RFE
4.7l V8 "low output"
tow package
This makes it a clear choice as I dont have to worry about putting LSDs in, dont have to worry about the 42rle being the weak link (although I think its a perfectly fine transmission) and I dont have to worry about power since the 4.7 is a very strong performer.
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Fran:2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 quadra drive. 31in General Grabber AT2, OME HD, bilstein, IRO sway links, addco rear sway. Kolak 3in cat back flowmaster SUV 50, magnaflow 3in cat, airaid JR kit, ram air, P.I.E. aux adapter, surco 45x50, husky liners.
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