I got my 2004 WJ Special Edition for $1,500 because the owner was scared of the occasional 'death wobble' I balanced the front tires and tightened the track bar and it was fixed. I took the family to dinner that night and they all like it better than my '21 Terrain. I think it's gonna be my daily driver. Solid, smooth, quiet with great road manners.
Tyler, What a great video, full of great information. I'm the original owner of a 2001 Jeep WJ laredo 4.0l litre I love my Jeep because I can work on it myself and its become my hobby. I had a Dodge before this and after spending thousands each time I took it into the dealer for service I finally said F them and I started doing my own maintenance and fixes. My Jeeps now 21 years older and its got 328,000 miles on it and I've been running synthetic oil in it and it still runs strong. I recently put in new main crank bearings. main bearings, & a main seal all without removing the engine in my driveway. I did a compression test and the engine still has a decent 165 PSI compression in all cylinders so I guess that synthetic oil was worth the extra cost. Keep up the great work.....
Cool video man. I just bought a 2001 off my neighbor and I’m stoked to see that someone who knows about them can still say it’s a good buy and that you have such a passion for yours. I subscribed and I’m looking forward to some more awesome content. Keep it up!
I've got a 2004 WJ Laredo, with over 192k Miles at time of purchase back in May of 2019, but with the 4.0L LOL-Tractor Inline-6 engine, & it's definitely Built Like A Tank. The Ductile Cast-Iron Block & Head are almost Bombproof, with keeping the fluids topped off, and watching the gauges as I drive, as the only things I really need to do between proper maintenance intervals.
This was a very interesting video, thanks for making! That reminds me that I should finish writing down my accounts of my past Jeeps. I'm currently on my 3rd Jeep, and own a 2003 WJ Laredo 2WD 6 cylinder. All OEM, 272K miles. I've had to dump $2000 worth of repairs and parts into it to get it to a road worthy state; while I got the vehicle for free, the transmission was half-wrecked and had a primary wire harness problem. To minuscule things such as the A/C expansion valve to have A/C, circuit boards on the tail lights so that they work properly, and having to splice wires to the main computer because of a squirrel or some vandal who slashed things in the hood. Both my previous Jeeps, 96' era Grand Cherokees, were named after volcanoes due to their low gas mileage. This WJ deserved a different name due to how "modern" it looked despite it being 20 years old (it was the first time I had a vehicle less than 20 years old at time of acquisition); Britannica. It's rounded, has a nice shape, and I bug my in-law that she can throw a crowbar at it and it'll take a hit. It still eats up gas at 15 mpg on the rural country roads where i live, but does better once you get 55+ mph on a freeway. Save for some interior things, I want to do some of the OEM plus upgrades like you've shown on some of your channel. I do want to glass-panel the radio just to keep modern and link with devices, and plan to add some tech quality-of-life improvements for passengers such as USB-C/Q3.0 Quickcharge ports. I've kept it stock as possible for ease of maintenance, and primarily maintain it for long-range, Interstate driving (so factory lift for aerodynamics, etc). Probably a bit of a longer comment than I was expecting, but your videos excited me to do more upgrades on Britannica when able. Thanks again for the videos on these lines of Jeep.
I really do like these darn Jeep's and also love the OEM upgrades. It sounds like you've got a good plan for yours. Thank you so much for the comment and all of the info! It really means a lot to me and thank you for the view!
Not bad for a WJ! At least you taken great care of it, I own the 2002 WJ Laredo trim package which has the inline 6 engine, leather interior and then along the way I installed a 2 inch lift kit, all terrain tires from Falken, Moto Metal wheels, new front bumper for the winch, new headlights and upgraded the sound system too including a touch screen. Its a hobby man once you own a Jeep the projects never stop! V8s are nice for the sounds but harder to maintain, inline 6 engines can go on forever as long you know how and when to maintain it and find the source of its problems.
@@TylerPotter As much I like their V8s because of how they sound, I'd rather go with the 4.0 for its durability! Especially with the selec-trac transfer case!
I have a 2004 WJ 4x4 with the 4.0 i6. Bought it in 2020 after the FED printed trillions and I knew that inflation was going to kill us one day and I needed to get out of debt before hand haha. Paid $6k for it with only 122k miles, SUPER clean inside and out, leather and a sun roof etc. I have added a roof basket and a lift and tires similar to yours. I went from a 2019 Rubicon Wrangler to it and do not regret it. Best part is that I have not had a car payment for nearly 3 years now. Saved a ton.
04.overland Grand Cherokee 4.7...W/J 189k...$1000 No leaks yet ... loaded every working...lifted leather interior ONLY DOWNSIDE IS THAT I HAVE 🍏 KOOL-AID PACKED INTO MY RADIATOR NOT ORANGE 🍊 PER SPEC
Just a week ago, I bought an 04 WJ Laredo with 4.0 and Select-Trac. I paid $5500, BUT it only has 83K miles and zero rust (was an AZ Jeep). I put on the same wheels as yours with Yokohama AT tires. I replaced the motor mounts and had to fix a few things. Loose front shocks, loose airbox, improperly gapped spark plugs. Added new headlights with LED bulbs. This WJ now rides so nicely. Thanks for the video and the info about the overhead console. I'm going to look for one with the homelink buttons.
Hey Tyler. Went to the junkyard today and the very first WJ I saw had the Homelink console. I grabbed it and swapped it out in the parking lot. Took a few minutes for the compass to self-calibrate and when I got home, I programmed the Homelink to my garage door opener. Thanks again for the tip!
Great video. I bought a 2002 Laredo to use on the beach. I love it. I have to have the valves adjusted but other than that with 213k miles compression is within specs and all is good.
Please keep giving us these sweet upgrades for these beloved WJs I have had my WJ for 21 years 4.OL Laredo 6 cylinder with now on the dial 237K miles. Just did my whole suspension from front to back. I took some of your advice and am very happy that I came across your video @@TylerPotter Thank you for keeping those WJ's alive my Brother 😎
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, really like what you did to your WJ. Quick question, when you swapped your instrument cluster, did it just carry over the original mileage? If it’s just plug and play and can obtain original mileage, I would like to do this on my 04 WJ. Thanks again and please keep these WJ mod videos coming! Alex from Phoenix, AZ
The mileage is stored on the cluster and the engine computer, so to keep my mileage correct on the cluster I took both clusters apart and swapped the white face gauges and needles onto my cluster. Thanks for watching!
I can’t sleep, but watching this just calms me right down. I absolutely love the WJ’s. It’s funny I have a brand new JL Rubicon but why am I always more excited going back in the WJ? Lol
Thanks for the view that means a lot! This is also a good one walking through all of my suspension parts! Thanks again! th-cam.com/video/7w3GGLuTEFk/w-d-xo.html
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 I just picked up my third WJ, my first was 2010. Only payed 3k but it has a slight big end knock so I'll pull the engine out and rebuild. But everything else is great. Thanks for sharing this informative video, cheers 😎
Jeep released a software update back in 2001ish so you could flash the older 4 speed programmed 45RLE jeep's tcm and make them a 5 speed 545RLE trans. It's a pretty cool factory upgrade!
hi, great video (s) i have an 01 WJ limited with 4.7 select trac with the up country suspension package, the heads were freshened up but the last (and only owner) messed up some of the engine wiring, bare wires twisted together, after fixing that, new OEM suspension and steering parts, tune up, shocks and brakes (the parts were very reasonable from rockauto) and i love the WJ!!! i am thinking about putting the 242 transfer case in my TJ..
Nice sounds like you have done a lot of work! Around here the 242HD (for the V8) is kind of hard to find in out local salvage yards. Thanks for the view!
One huge thing I totally forgot to mention in the video was the fact I swapped in varilock carriers into my factory axles! Varilock is a awesome option for the WJ's!
I was keeping track of all the money spent on this but eventually the number didn't look very nice so I through the paper away lol Thanks for the view!
Feels funny looking at a vehicle nearly identical to your own except for the fact you own the 2003 Limited with Quadra. I've had mine over 13 years and am the second owner. Just had to replace the engine gaskets and oil pan at a cost of $1400. It has been in an accident, but no frame damage and the outer damage was repaired. (thank you full coverage insurance!) Now the center console is fall out due to broken clips at the bottom. The blend doors on the right side are out and blowing cold air even when the heat is on. Both passenger side power doors are dead and need switches at least. A decent bump in the back fender where I missed a rather large size rock around eight or so years ago. Bumper was backed into and the license plate ripped off. Decent from a pole when trying to back full into a parking spot..didn't eve notice the probably half inch size pole that day. Driver side hole in carpet and seat wear and tear. CD changer worked last I check 10+ years ago. HAHA Yeah, the Limited isn't in as good a shape as yours at all. I'm impressed it ran this long before the gaskets blew. Nearly 20 years. However, I won't be going back to Jeep. Horrible to no support. Now some of the worst reliability in the industry. I'll be jumping on the 4Runner bandwagon most likely. It's funny I am even tempted by the 4th gen Runners with their V8s. Wish companies would add the V8 option back. Too worried about gas mileage when the people buying these don't care about gas mileage.
Sounds like it been a pretty good Jeep regardless lol Check that door jam wiring before you go replacing switches, most of the time you will find a broken wire that can be repaired! Thanks for the view!
No the clusters are plug and play, but your odometer will be incorrect unless to change the back panel/circuit board to keep the original for the Jeep. Thanks for the view!
Hi Tyler, recently fixed my late wife's 2002 Jeep grand Cherokee. She loved it so i decided not to get rid of it but keep for a little while, even though i had other plans sometime after my wife passed. Thanks for your great video detailing all that you did to your jeep. It looks great, it sure does not look like a 25 year old jeep at all. You have done an amazing job with it. In any case, what did you use on your bumpers to get them so black. Mine is a little faded, i have been wondering what i can use on it to give it a little bit of a nice look. I really like your bumpers and how they look. Any pointers here will be much appreciated. Thanks again and have a good one.
Great video Tyler .. Love your WJ ... Have a few questions ... Where to get the 2" spacer for the back upper control arm? What lug nuts are you using on the newer style wheels? I bought a set and they use the 14mm stud bolts vs the 1/2"x20 on my 2001 WJ?? Also curious about the paint you used on the plastic bumpers and trim, would love a video on that ... Keep up the good work.
There are a lot of company's that make the WJ a-arm spacers, just search Jeep WJ rear control arm or a-arm spacer. I believe mine is from rocky road, but iron rock and kevins off road has them also. The wheels are 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK wheels so the bolt pattern and lug stud size is the same as the WJ so the factory lug nuts fit correctly.
Hey Tyler, fellow WJ owner here. Along the years I've been modding my rig and kinda went your way by keeping on purpose the OEM soccer mom look (lift and tyres aside lol), just love the weird looks I get from other jeepers/off roaders when they hear the "clac clac clac" from my aussie locker. Also, just wanted to ask you, do you have the part number for the 04 mid pipe? I read about that mod some time ago, but couldn't find where to get it... or is it one of those junk yard finds? Anyway, I'm glad to find fresh content about the WJ here, your rig is pretty mint for just $300!
Thanks for the view! The mid pipe is a "Walker 53530" it is super cheap I bought it on rockauto.com for only $7 plus shipping. It is a pain to install due to the old stuck exhaust but it definitely adds some clearance when off road.
@O Kl your transmission is going out, can’t really do anything. I’d recommend a good condition junk yard transmission. Not a lot of people know how to rebuild these Jeep’s transmissions well. Or if you have the money you can buy a remanufactured transmission from a reputable website. The 42re is the weak point in your jeep. If it’s a junker vehicle and you want an upgrade buy a V8 , they have the 45rfe or the 545rfe. It might be cheaper than a new transmission.
First thing ya wanna do is replace fluids with dealer fluids especially p/s get Mopar p/s because the fluid and pump power the fan yes it's expensive like 20+ per quart but worth it
HI Tyler, I can relate to every thing you say as I own a 2004 WJ V8. Every time you get behind the wheel its a new experience. I live in Sri Lanka a there are less than five WJs over here. could you share the suspension mods you have done with the Jeep please.
It looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor back in 1999, I got mine for $800, was able to drive it home, spent about $1200 fixing everything and tuning it up, it's my daily driver.
nice wj. I got an 03 4.7ho for 600. with radiator leaking and valve dropped, got it fixed and it has been a daily for at least 6 months now, took it offroad as is with the stock suspension and it performed great in sand and gravel. now my question is. what would be the best lift for it? I do everything myself. thanx for taking the time.
There are a million options, myself and a few buddy's have started with the rough country 2in metal spring spacers and then ordered the 2in lift bilstein shocks. This works at a decent base that is cheaper and then you can decide if you would like to go bigger later down the line, Thanks for the view!
The Quadra drive transfer case (247) can actually work without a front driveshaft. Don't ask me how it works, but I've got mine out now because of a bad cv joint that was causing some vibration.
I'm already super free flowing with my exhaust, with no cat and a muffler swap, and have been holding off on a intake or cold air due to our water crossings off-road. th-cam.com/video/TQv_ERcBizo/w-d-xo.html
I just pick a 1999 WJ limited with a 4" long arm kit, 242 HD transfer case, HD heim joint steering. with the same 17' wheels in overall good condition. Except... guess what, 4.7 with engine problems. Haha let the fun begin.
Got my 2001 i6 w/ 120k miles and it's been great in snow. It has a weird issue where there is major vibration and even stalling on steep hills. I'm changing out the u joints , hopefully that'll fix it. Might be the bushings as well I'll have to inspect next time I'm under it.
My 02 Overland had no problem driving 60 miles home from the seller, despite the harness to the TCM being hacked by a blown shock. It was slow and stuck in 3rd, but had no problem making the trip.
Hey what's up saw your video like everything you like everything you did about A03 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland for 1500 runs good have a couple little issues on working on almost done I have a problem with heavy rain I don't know if the water's coming in from the sun roof like you mentioned in the video having a sunroof is not always good or it's coming from the
@@TylerPotter yup, and in my country not many mechanics know how to fix the car.. For example my car sometimes has problem with starting the engine, and no one know what causes the problem :/
@@gdziejestmojpies Crank position sensor would be where I would start, especially if it shuts off sometimes while you are driving. I've had to replace them on both WJs I've had (4.0 engine).
There are some Jeep WJ's that had tire pressure sensors and some that didn't depending on year and trim level. The one I swapped in had the Homelink but was not a tire pressure sensor Jeep
I just got an 02 a few months ago, I got it to just knock around in for utility and runs to home improvement stores. But as you say, it's enjoyable to drive, I agree the seats are comfy, and something about it, I prefer to take the Jeep instead of the new car. Mine is same color as yours, it has the selectrac, and the 4.0 six, still runs great. Still need some work on suspension, rear control arm bushings and front sway bar links, the engine feels solid but my worry is transmission, it has ~145K on the clock. BTW-Did you paint the plastic? Mine looks the same as your original condition, kind of a faded grey, I know there are different ways to try to rejuvenate it, but then you have to keep up on it all the time. You did a nice job on yours, hope to get mine to the same level.
Thanks for the view! With good fluid and filter changes the transmission should be happy, and I think I've replaced about all the old tired suspension bushing at this point and it drives really nice.
Great deal. Looks great though. What you do to get the bottom looking so good. That the great thing about these they look great bone stock or fixed up. I just bought a 04 with very similar packages. Mine has a sunroof but guy babied the hell out of it.
Hey Tyler! With your current set up/lift and your street tire that you run on it, did you have to do any bumper trimming? if so what did you use to trim the bumper?
Here is a video talking about everything on cheap Jeep. With the street tires I believe they will clear without trimming. I am running a tiny bit wider and taller tires on my other WJ and they just barely rub when backing up, so I trimmed a super small strip off of the bottom of the front bumper. Thanks for the view! th-cam.com/video/7w3GGLuTEFk/w-d-xo.html
i bought a 2001 jgc about 2 yrs ago.it had 133,000 miles on it i wrote down the things i put in it but i soon ran out of ink.i found out what jeep stands for the hard way,Just Empty Every Pocket for now i will stick with it but it better behave itself.
I picked up my 2000 limited v8 all the bells and whistles for 500$ , running, hi mileage 250k. needs the things that brake on these jeeps. blend doors, heater core , all the lift struts (hood etc ). tail light circuit boards.
Where can I find the radiator support? I have a 03 Laredo 4.7 well optioned with a budget boost. It has the select track from the factory and tow pkg, but unfortunately did have the sunroof. Thanks.
We really don't have much issues with WJ sunroofs, I am just always scared of sunroofs working at a shop and seeing issues with other vehicles sunroofs so it is one less thing to worry about, but the radiator support is a really cool part, I believe you can order it as a weld together kit like I did or you can buy them already welded together. trailforged.com/product/wj-high-clearance-radiator-support-replacement/
@@TylerPotter ah Trailforged. Thanks. I am 6" 4" so need as much headroom as possible, but my lady likes the sunroof. So there it is. Well optioned sure makes it female friendly, if you can say such things these days. I wired in an aux cord, and removed the CD changer. My first aid kit now resides there. Lots of options if you are creative. Happy holidays to you and yours.
These wheels fit great without any spacers, but I had a set of super thin 4mm spacers made to give me a little more room before my tires could rub on my aftermarket lower control arms.
Did you paint the front bumper? I swapped in a cheap aftermarket replacement in my 2003 wj. The plastic is starting to fade already. I was hoping to find a better option.
This was sprayed with a weird plastic dye. I didn't do it but it seems to hold up well but if bumped or knocked with something it will chip. I think the next one I rebuild I will scuff the plastics and use a black plastic approve spray paint and hope for the best. Thanks for the view!
Wait wait wait 5.2 and 5.9s are right up there with reliability of the 4.0 the only issues they had were a blown gasket on the underside of intake which is a $100 easy fix maybe cracked heads that very very very rarely caused any issues and they have massive after market support where the 4.7 has next to zero.
I just bought a 2004 with the 4.0, great condition, I paid 5000 , zero rust, zero dents, spotless interior, I think I still overpaid, 150000 miles, I put a 3in lift in the front, 2 in in the rear, I'm going to get bigger tires for it in a little while, I'm not sure what size will fit, your tires look like a good size for me, what size are you running
With a clean interior and no rust I think you did just fine on price! WJ's are getting harder and harder to find with no rust, for tire size on the street I am running 255/70R17 and then I have a 2nd set of wheels and run 255/75R17 for off road.
99% of the time it is tie rod or drag link ends being worn, normally with high mileage it will be 2, 3 or all 4 of the ends worn causing the issue. Thanks for the view!
Try your local salvage yards if your in need of a pump to save a lot of money, I just bought and installed a salvage yard pump on my 2004 4.7 Jeep and it has been great. Thanks for the view!
I took both apart and just swapped the faces. I took it apart again and made sure the needles weren’t plugged backed in too tight. RPM and speedometer are now moving however pointing at 3000RPM and roughly 50MPH at idle. Gas tank is reading little erratic too I think. I’m wondering if there’s any way I can calibrate it back to where they should be.
As far as repair costs. I consider that if I buy something only 5-10 years old I'm going to be seeing at least $500 monthly payments. So I figure if it runs for less than $6k a year I'm doing amazing. I just bought one for $2500 and have spent another $500 on it. If it runs a year I'll be way ahead.
I got mine for $800 and the biggest thing I had to do to it was rebuild the transfer case which was about $600 all together, I been driving this jeep as my daily driver for almost 4 years.
I have a stock 99 4.0 GC. She's got 270k miles. Engine taps but she runs. Any advice to make it better? I installed a new starter, battery terminals, using 10w 40 oil because the high mileage, coolant flush, and fuel pump.
The lifters will make some noise on the 4.0's with higher miles but they will still run for a looong time even with the noise, I would just keep up on your oil changes and it should still be a great Jeep for you! Thanks for the view!
@@TylerPotter Thank you so much for the reply back. I wasn't sure if it was the lifters or valve tap. I want to seafoam through the intake eventually to see if it clean it up but where I'm at, I don't need cops and firefighters running over thinking there's a forest fire haha. You think that would hurt it in anyway? I would like to replace the injectors due to it being the originals. Oh, I have the front driveshaft being rebuilt so I could have 4x4 again. Any recommendations for struts that won't hurt my bank account?
I wouldn't be to concerned with the original fuel injectors. We have some Jeeps that come in for service with 200-300K miles with original injectors with no issues. Now if it had a injector circuit code then you could have a bad one but they normally are pretty good. I really like my Bilstein shocks on mine. If you find the correct part numbers for your Jeep off Bilstein's website and watch Ebay you can sometimes find some great deals.
Thanks I am running the Rough country 2in spacer lift with new MOOG replacement Upcountry springs front and rear, I also replaced the front and rear rubber spring isolators with new moog replacement isolators when I installed the springs. The spring part numbers are these. Moog 80976 Front Moog 80873 Rear
@@nathanbook8160 Thanks man, I have had a few questions recently on the lift. I need to do a detailed video on all the parts that I've got on it for the lift. Thanks for the view and sub!!
@@TylerPotter Hello Tyler, what a nice video. Where can I find the spacer for the upper joint located in the rear control arm/triangle?, another question, I didn't see if yours has the double Cardan joint in the front axle, did you add that? I have a wj 2 inch lifted, all is stock parts just de spacer lift, I want to improve it. thank you
@@TylerPotter of course you should regear them. They just look beastly with that setup! I have been driving mine around with the 2 inch stock wheels with spacers for a bit now. It’s not my primary car but at this point. Why not go as big and cool as you can on these. Easy stuff and over build everything suspension size and have fun!
Hi, anyone know if the radio fuse in the footwell (think slot 5 -25A) will blow if ignition and radio off with a 20A fuse? mine pops instantly, not sure if could be a wiring fault. NB everything is stock 2004 lerado 4,7
@@TylerPotter Hi, Yes when unplugging the fuse does not pop. Whn i do continuity test on the radio B+ and GND, GND to SIgnal I get continuity...bit strange.
I am not quite sure where you got your information but there is a Ton of aftermarket support for the WJ. The fact that they share a lot of components with the TJ and XJ means that short of some suspension parts there is a lot out there. There are also a lot of WJ's around. You got yours for 300 because of the drive train. WHICH IS NOT DESIRED!. you had the drive train everyone avoids. The 4.0 is vastly more reliable and comes with the better T-cases. And since the 4.0l is shared with the TJ and XJ the parts are easier to find. XJ's and TJ's are almost impossible to find now. So people are turning to WJ's as they are more comfortable with the same proven drive train. A word to anyone that is looking at WJ's there is a not of stuff out there about them. watch more than one video and will learn a lot more about them that this video provides.
If you compare ZJ TJ JK JL XJ aftermarket bumpers, skid plates, ect to WJ there just seems to be A LOT less options out there, yes there still is some stuff but defiantly not the options like the others.
Why are you saying that if one of the driveshafts broke, you couldn't put the QuadaTrac II TC (the QuadraTrac II TC is used in both the QuadraTracII and UadraDrive systems) into 4Lo which clocks the front to the rear to continue driving? Are you under the impression that the QTII TC does not lock in 4Lo?
@@TylerPotter Thank you for responding. That's correct. So, I'm not sure your point. Yes, the Selec-Trac TC is more versatile, and I want to get one, too. But if one driveshaft breaks, I can put my QTII/QD TC in 4Lo and get off the trail.
@@rockymountboy Yes you can definitely get off the trail but with the select trac transfer case you could in theory drive at higher speeds on the road in front wheel drive if your rear drive shaft broke and was removed versus being stuck in 4low and trying to drive home if that was your only option
Check out Martinbuilt. His channel is awesome and he has tons of tons of info on these WJ’s and many upgrades. One thing you can upgrade on these 4.7’s is denso GM fuel injectors which have a 12 hole injector fuel spray compared to jeeps stock 2-4 hole. Supposed to help your mileage big time. The guy went from 15 to 20mpg on it. Check it out
Man i got a 02 jeep Cherokee 145k for 100$ blown motor giant hole in block jeeps nice tho no rust drove still even with a bad engine i mean i have a rod an peices of block bad runs tho 😅 now im in the process of tryn hard to find a good deal on a good engine for the life of me its impossible
@@TylerPotter I've got somewhere a little over $3,000 into it presently, and that's with me getting parts mail-order and doing most of the work myself. I've just been budgeting time and money out every week to fix something on it, but still daily driving it. LuLz
Great video :-) Actually the Quadradrive 247 transfercase isn't bad at all. Driving without a front driveshaft installed is no problem. After all the 247 transfercase is primary RWD anyway. I and lot's of others have driven for years without the front driveshaft installed in 4All Time. And it is of course locked in 4Low anyway. And the aftermarket is actually not bad at all for WJ's. It wasn't bad 10 years ago either, lot's of parts available. But now it is getting really good.
I am running the 2in Rough Country budget boost metal spacers on mine and like them a lot, but at work I have seen a lot of the Rough Country N2 shocks on jeeps that are leaking and blown out, personally I would get the rough country spacers without the shocks and buy some 2in lift Bilstein shocks, they ride great and seem to hold up a lot better!
@@videoheap the 4.7 is more powerful than the old magnums. Just don’t overheat them and stay on top of oil changes and it’ll last you as long as the others. Tbh it all depends on what you drive, I had 5.9 grand Cherokee and back then I wouldn’t shut up about how much better it is than the 4.7. Now I have a 4.7ho wj and think it’s better in every way than the niner. Moral of the story zj guys will always say the 5.2 and 5.9 are better and wj guys will always say the 4.7 is better lol
Personally you couldn't pay me to run the 4.7 I've had to tear apart countless 4.7s in my shop days 4.0s were rare and most were simply a crank or cam sensor
Other than leaking evaporators or heater cores we really don't have issues with the MTC housings I can't really think of the last time we had a door broken. Now ATC housings break doors ALL the time lol temp doors, recirculation doors you name it lol Thanks for the view!
I got my 2004 WJ Special Edition for $1,500 because the owner was scared of the occasional 'death wobble'
I balanced the front tires and tightened the track bar and it was fixed.
I took the family to dinner that night and they all like it better than my '21 Terrain.
I think it's gonna be my daily driver. Solid, smooth, quiet with great road manners.
Tyler, What a great video, full of great information. I'm the original owner of a 2001 Jeep WJ laredo 4.0l litre I love my Jeep because I can work on it myself and its become my hobby. I had a Dodge before this and after spending thousands each time I took it into the dealer for service I finally said F them and I started doing my own maintenance and fixes. My Jeeps now 21 years older and its got 328,000 miles on it and I've been running synthetic oil in it and it still runs strong. I recently put in new main crank bearings. main bearings, & a main seal all without removing the engine in my driveway. I did a compression test and the engine still has a decent 165 PSI compression in all cylinders so I guess that synthetic oil was worth the extra cost. Keep up the great work.....
Thanks! It is always awesome to complete the work yourself! Thanks for the view!
Cool video man. I just bought a 2001 off my neighbor and I’m stoked to see that someone who knows about them can still say it’s a good buy and that you have such a passion for yours. I subscribed and I’m looking forward to some more awesome content. Keep it up!
They are a really great Jeep on and off road! Congrats on the 2001! Thanks for the view!
I've got a 2004 WJ Laredo, with over 192k Miles at time of purchase back in May of 2019, but with the 4.0L LOL-Tractor Inline-6 engine, & it's definitely Built Like A Tank. The Ductile Cast-Iron Block & Head are almost Bombproof, with keeping the fluids topped off, and watching the gauges as I drive, as the only things I really need to do between proper maintenance intervals.
The 4.0 is a beast that will take abuse and seems to run forever!
This was a very interesting video, thanks for making! That reminds me that I should finish writing down my accounts of my past Jeeps.
I'm currently on my 3rd Jeep, and own a 2003 WJ Laredo 2WD 6 cylinder. All OEM, 272K miles. I've had to dump $2000 worth of repairs and parts into it to get it to a road worthy state; while I got the vehicle for free, the transmission was half-wrecked and had a primary wire harness problem. To minuscule things such as the A/C expansion valve to have A/C, circuit boards on the tail lights so that they work properly, and having to splice wires to the main computer because of a squirrel or some vandal who slashed things in the hood.
Both my previous Jeeps, 96' era Grand Cherokees, were named after volcanoes due to their low gas mileage. This WJ deserved a different name due to how "modern" it looked despite it being 20 years old (it was the first time I had a vehicle less than 20 years old at time of acquisition); Britannica.
It's rounded, has a nice shape, and I bug my in-law that she can throw a crowbar at it and it'll take a hit. It still eats up gas at 15 mpg on the rural country roads where i live, but does better once you get 55+ mph on a freeway.
Save for some interior things, I want to do some of the OEM plus upgrades like you've shown on some of your channel. I do want to glass-panel the radio just to keep modern and link with devices, and plan to add some tech quality-of-life improvements for passengers such as USB-C/Q3.0 Quickcharge ports. I've kept it stock as possible for ease of maintenance, and primarily maintain it for long-range, Interstate driving (so factory lift for aerodynamics, etc).
Probably a bit of a longer comment than I was expecting, but your videos excited me to do more upgrades on Britannica when able. Thanks again for the videos on these lines of Jeep.
I really do like these darn Jeep's and also love the OEM upgrades. It sounds like you've got a good plan for yours. Thank you so much for the comment and all of the info! It really means a lot to me and thank you for the view!
Great video! This one video taught me so much!
We're trying to get a 2nd gen. Hard to find but still working on it.
Thanks!
Thanks! They are getting kind of hard to find in decent shape!
@@TylerPotter found a 2004. It's great!
There a ton of clean RWDs around...just get that I6.
@3.05 you mention wrangler rims, I've got them on mine and couldn't agree more, good job bruvva.
Thanks! They look really good on the WJ's.
Not bad for a WJ! At least you taken great care of it, I own the 2002 WJ Laredo trim package which has the inline 6 engine, leather interior and then along the way I installed a 2 inch lift kit, all terrain tires from Falken, Moto Metal wheels, new front bumper for the winch, new headlights and upgraded the sound system too including a touch screen. Its a hobby man once you own a Jeep the projects never stop!
V8s are nice for the sounds but harder to maintain, inline 6 engines can go on forever as long you know how and when to maintain it and find the source of its problems.
Awesome! These WJ's do really well off-road and the 4.0 will run forever!
@@TylerPotter As much I like their V8s because of how they sound, I'd rather go with the 4.0 for its durability! Especially with the selec-trac transfer case!
That is for all the great info! I’m looking to pick up a WJ to do some easier off-roading.
They really are great off-road! Thanks for the view!
Great Job!
Thanks for the view! I really love this old Jeep!
Thank you very much!
You're welcome!
I have a 2004 WJ 4x4 with the 4.0 i6. Bought it in 2020 after the FED printed trillions and I knew that inflation was going to kill us one day and I needed to get out of debt before hand haha. Paid $6k for it with only 122k miles, SUPER clean inside and out, leather and a sun roof etc. I have added a roof basket and a lift and tires similar to yours. I went from a 2019 Rubicon Wrangler to it and do not regret it. Best part is that I have not had a car payment for nearly 3 years now. Saved a ton.
The no payment is pretty awesome and a nicely sorted out WJ really drives nice! Thanks for the view!
04.overland Grand Cherokee 4.7...W/J 189k...$1000 No leaks yet ... loaded every working...lifted leather interior ONLY DOWNSIDE IS THAT I HAVE 🍏 KOOL-AID PACKED INTO MY RADIATOR NOT ORANGE 🍊 PER SPEC
Just a week ago, I bought an 04 WJ Laredo with 4.0 and Select-Trac. I paid $5500, BUT it only has 83K miles and zero rust (was an AZ Jeep). I put on the same wheels as yours with Yokohama AT tires. I replaced the motor mounts and had to fix a few things. Loose front shocks, loose airbox, improperly gapped spark plugs. Added new headlights with LED bulbs. This WJ now rides so nicely. Thanks for the video and the info about the overhead console. I'm going to look for one with the homelink buttons.
Nice sounds awesome, the lower mileage ones with no rust are getting super hard to find! Sounds like you got a good one, Thanks for the view!
Hey Tyler. Went to the junkyard today and the very first WJ I saw had the Homelink console. I grabbed it and swapped it out in the parking lot. Took a few minutes for the compass to self-calibrate and when I got home, I programmed the Homelink to my garage door opener. Thanks again for the tip!
Great Video. Thank You. I own a 1999 Jeep G.C. limitied.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the view!
Great video. I bought a 2002 Laredo to use on the beach. I love it. I have to have the valves adjusted but other than that with 213k miles compression is within specs and all is good.
Nice! When taken care of they can last a long time! Thanks for the view!
My 2000 WJ is the same color. I have a 4.0 selec-trac. It’s a tank, got 160k miles on her I love driving it in the snow.
That's perfect! The 4.0 is super reliable and will go forever compared to the 4.7
It's beautiful.
Thanks for the view!
Just added those JL links to the front and rear of my 02 WJ. Thanks for this little upgrade I'm truly happy how they feel on my 02 WJ.
Awesome I like that they are a OEM upgrade for the WJ!
Please keep giving us these sweet upgrades for these beloved WJs I have had my WJ for 21 years 4.OL Laredo 6 cylinder with now on the dial 237K miles. Just did my whole suspension from front to back.
I took some of your advice and am very happy that I came across your video @@TylerPotter Thank you for keeping those WJ's alive my Brother 😎
Hola amigos Tengo una 99 límited Edition exactamente de ese color y me encanta mi Jeep
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, really like what you did to your WJ. Quick question, when you swapped your instrument cluster, did it just carry over the original mileage? If it’s just plug and play and can obtain original mileage, I would like to do this on my 04 WJ. Thanks again and please keep these WJ mod videos coming!
Alex from Phoenix, AZ
The mileage is stored on the cluster and the engine computer, so to keep my mileage correct on the cluster I took both clusters apart and swapped the white face gauges and needles onto my cluster. Thanks for watching!
I can’t sleep, but watching this just calms me right down. I absolutely love the WJ’s. It’s funny I have a brand new JL Rubicon but why am I always more excited going back in the WJ? Lol
Thanks for the view that means a lot! This is also a good one walking through all of my suspension parts! Thanks again!
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@@TylerPotter Love your Cherokee videos please keep them coming!!!!
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 I just picked up my third WJ, my first was 2010. Only payed 3k but it has a slight big end knock so I'll pull the engine out and rebuild. But everything else is great. Thanks for sharing this informative video, cheers 😎
Thanks for the view!
04 grand Cherokee columbia edition wj daily driver love her got a 3 inch lift on the way so im binge watchin wj vids
Awesome sounds like a cool project! Thanks for the views!
i own a wj(wg) 3,1 tdi with dana 44 and a 44re great video
That's awesome we don't get the diesel option in the states, it would be crazy to see one in person!
I love how you can just add parts from other. You can add the tcm from and 04 and have a 5 speed auto
Jeep released a software update back in 2001ish so you could flash the older 4 speed programmed 45RLE jeep's tcm and make them a 5 speed 545RLE trans. It's a pretty cool factory upgrade!
I'm an owner of 99. She taps and has 270k miles. Any advice?
hi, great video (s) i have an 01 WJ limited with 4.7 select trac with the up country suspension package, the heads were freshened up but the last (and only owner) messed up some of the engine wiring, bare wires twisted together, after fixing that, new OEM suspension and steering parts, tune up, shocks and brakes (the parts were very reasonable from rockauto) and i love the WJ!!! i am thinking about putting the 242 transfer case in my TJ..
Nice sounds like you have done a lot of work! Around here the 242HD (for the V8) is kind of hard to find in out local salvage yards. Thanks for the view!
I got that same exact Jeep for $1000 but it was the 4.0 put around 5k o. It so far and 0 problems
Nice! the 4.0 is pretty bullet proof!
You can drive with quadratrac 2 without either driveshaft. Quadradrive 2 is the best to have off-road because of the varilock axles
One huge thing I totally forgot to mention in the video was the fact I swapped in varilock carriers into my factory axles! Varilock is a awesome option for the WJ's!
thats pretty nice, for 300 its worth putting a bunch of money into it. turned out great.
I was keeping track of all the money spent on this but eventually the number didn't look very nice so I through the paper away lol Thanks for the view!
I have an 02 wj limited 4.7 with 171,000 on it. No issues at all with the engine. Replaced 2 coils and spark plugs and good to go.
They are a really good engine as long as they get maintained well and taken care of. Thanks for the view!
Feels funny looking at a vehicle nearly identical to your own except for the fact you own the 2003 Limited with Quadra. I've had mine over 13 years and am the second owner. Just had to replace the engine gaskets and oil pan at a cost of $1400. It has been in an accident, but no frame damage and the outer damage was repaired. (thank you full coverage insurance!) Now the center console is fall out due to broken clips at the bottom. The blend doors on the right side are out and blowing cold air even when the heat is on. Both passenger side power doors are dead and need switches at least. A decent bump in the back fender where I missed a rather large size rock around eight or so years ago. Bumper was backed into and the license plate ripped off. Decent from a pole when trying to back full into a parking spot..didn't eve notice the probably half inch size pole that day. Driver side hole in carpet and seat wear and tear. CD changer worked last I check 10+ years ago. HAHA Yeah, the Limited isn't in as good a shape as yours at all. I'm impressed it ran this long before the gaskets blew. Nearly 20 years.
However, I won't be going back to Jeep. Horrible to no support. Now some of the worst reliability in the industry. I'll be jumping on the 4Runner bandwagon most likely. It's funny I am even tempted by the 4th gen Runners with their V8s. Wish companies would add the V8 option back. Too worried about gas mileage when the people buying these don't care about gas mileage.
And yes, my Jeep is that burgundy red.
Sounds like it been a pretty good Jeep regardless lol Check that door jam wiring before you go replacing switches, most of the time you will find a broken wire that can be repaired! Thanks for the view!
Hi Tyler love the WJ videos keep them coming was just wondering did you have to reprogram the gauge cluster when you swapped it out
No the clusters are plug and play, but your odometer will be incorrect unless to change the back panel/circuit board to keep the original for the Jeep. Thanks for the view!
Hi Tyler, recently fixed my late wife's 2002 Jeep grand Cherokee. She loved it so i decided not to get rid of it but keep for a little while, even though i had other plans sometime after my wife passed.
Thanks for your great video detailing all that you did to your jeep. It looks great, it sure does not look like a 25 year old jeep at all. You have done an amazing job with it. In any case, what did you use on your bumpers to get them so black. Mine is a little faded, i have been wondering what i can use on it to give it a little bit of a nice look. I really like your bumpers and how they look. Any pointers here will be much appreciated. Thanks again and have a good one.
Great video Tyler .. Love your WJ ... Have a few questions ... Where to get the 2" spacer for the back upper control arm? What lug nuts are you using on the newer style wheels? I bought a set and they use the 14mm stud bolts vs the 1/2"x20 on my 2001 WJ?? Also curious about the paint you used on the plastic bumpers and trim, would love a video on that ... Keep up the good work.
There are a lot of company's that make the WJ a-arm spacers, just search Jeep WJ rear control arm or a-arm spacer. I believe mine is from rocky road, but iron rock and kevins off road has them also.
The wheels are 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK wheels so the bolt pattern and lug stud size is the same as the WJ so the factory lug nuts fit correctly.
@@TylerPotter Tyler, what did you use on the plastic trim? If paint, do you remember the brand and color? Looks so much better!
I gotta 1999 inlive v6 146,399 miles 4x4 runs amazing
Hey Tyler, fellow WJ owner here. Along the years I've been modding my rig and kinda went your way by keeping on purpose the OEM soccer mom look (lift and tyres aside lol), just love the weird looks I get from other jeepers/off roaders when they hear the "clac clac clac" from my aussie locker. Also, just wanted to ask you, do you have the part number for the 04 mid pipe? I read about that mod some time ago, but couldn't find where to get it... or is it one of those junk yard finds? Anyway, I'm glad to find fresh content about the WJ here, your rig is pretty mint for just $300!
Thanks for the view! The mid pipe is a "Walker 53530" it is super cheap I bought it on rockauto.com for only $7 plus shipping. It is a pain to install due to the old stuck exhaust but it definitely adds some clearance when off road.
@@TylerPotter Nice, thanks for the reply!
Nice 👍🏽
Thanks for the view!
Greetings from Germany love your content.. keep going 👍🏽
I replace many parts on Cherokee 2002 all the sensor run like a beauty
Awesome they really are great Jeeps! Thanks for the view!
Love my performance build 02 Overland with the H.O engine.
I have another 4.0 as a daily driver.
Gonna get another 4.7 as a off-roader in the future.
The HO is a awesome motor, sounds like you have a great WJ fleet going! Thanks for the view!
@O Kl your transmission is going out, can’t really do anything.
I’d recommend a good condition junk yard transmission. Not a lot of people know how to rebuild these Jeep’s transmissions well. Or if you have the money you can buy a remanufactured transmission from a reputable website.
The 42re is the weak point in your jeep. If it’s a junker vehicle and you want an upgrade buy a V8 , they have the 45rfe or the 545rfe. It might be cheaper than a new transmission.
First thing ya wanna do is replace fluids with dealer fluids especially p/s get Mopar p/s because the fluid and pump power the fan yes it's expensive like 20+ per quart but worth it
HI Tyler, I can relate to every thing you say as I own a 2004 WJ V8. Every time you get behind the wheel its a new experience. I live in Sri Lanka a there are less than five WJs over here. could you share the suspension mods you have done with the Jeep please.
Wow that is awesome, I have thought about making a updated WJ suspension view. Thanks for the view!
It looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor back in 1999, I got mine for $800, was able to drive it home, spent about $1200 fixing everything and tuning it up, it's my daily driver.
15:00 you can drive the quadra-trac II with the front driveshaft removed I drove like that for almost a year.
Cloth seats are dandy!
They are really comfortable! Thanks for the view!
Love wjs
Thanks for the view!
Hey Friend! Thanks for your videos! I wonder if you trim the front bumper to fit those tires?
Yes I have trimmed the front bumper for a little more tire and ground clearance. Thanks for the view!
Like to add the v6 4x4 for towing has a stronger towing package than the v8 being stock. Like the heads up on the jeeps views enjoyed your videos.
Thanks for the view!
nice wj. I got an 03 4.7ho for 600. with radiator leaking and valve dropped, got it fixed and it has been a daily for at least 6 months now, took it offroad as is with the stock suspension and it performed great in sand and gravel. now my question is. what would be the best lift for it? I do everything myself. thanx for taking the time.
There are a million options, myself and a few buddy's have started with the rough country 2in metal spring spacers and then ordered the 2in lift bilstein shocks. This works at a decent base that is cheaper and then you can decide if you would like to go bigger later down the line, Thanks for the view!
The Quadra drive transfer case (247) can actually work without a front driveshaft. Don't ask me how it works, but I've got mine out now because of a bad cv joint that was causing some vibration.
Nice, I had my front drive shaft balanced, Thanks for the view!
Believe it or not but exhaust and intake really helps these 4.7’s out
I'm already super free flowing with my exhaust, with no cat and a muffler swap, and have been holding off on a intake or cold air due to our water crossings off-road.
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I just pick a 1999 WJ limited with a 4" long arm kit, 242 HD transfer case, HD heim joint steering. with the same 17' wheels in overall good condition. Except... guess what, 4.7 with engine problems. Haha let the fun begin.
Nice! Sounds like a good start to a great Jeep! Thanks for the view!
Got my 2001 i6 w/ 120k miles and it's been great in snow. It has a weird issue where there is major vibration and even stalling on steep hills. I'm changing out the u joints , hopefully that'll fix it. Might be the bushings as well I'll have to inspect next time I'm under it.
Wow that's not a common issue? Keep me posted on what you find! Thanks for the view!
Consider checking your motor mounts if there is major vibration
My 02 Overland had no problem driving 60 miles home from the seller, despite the harness to the TCM being hacked by a blown shock. It was slow and stuck in 3rd, but had no problem making the trip.
Once it was moving it should have been pretty happy going down the road in 3rd. Thanks for the view!
@@TylerPotter Yeah, she's gutless off the line, but she has no problem between 20-40.
Hey what's up saw your video like everything you like everything you did about A03 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland for 1500 runs good have a couple little issues on working on almost done I have a problem with heavy rain I don't know if the water's coming in from the sun roof like you mentioned in the video having a sunroof is not always good or it's coming from the
You could check and try to blow out the sunroof drains, we see them come into the shop clogged and cause leaks. Thanks for the view!
Add the Adco rear sway bar as well. Night and day difference
I have heard that really changes the on road handling for the better.
i have a 2001 WJ V8 since 2019, that damn car has left me almost broke, but when I drive it.. all the anger goes away, I cannot explain that..
They are really nice driving Jeeps but as they get older they get kinda needy!
@@TylerPotter yup, and in my country not many mechanics know how to fix the car.. For example my car sometimes has problem with starting the engine, and no one know what causes the problem :/
@@gdziejestmojpies Crank position sensor would be where I would start, especially if it shuts off sometimes while you are driving. I've had to replace them on both WJs I've had (4.0 engine).
@@nomaddawhat7643 it was replaced, and it seems that's not the problem, still fighting with that :)
Great video... so with your overhead console does it beep about you not having tire sensors and if so did you find away to bypass that?
There are some Jeep WJ's that had tire pressure sensors and some that didn't depending on year and trim level. The one I swapped in had the Homelink but was not a tire pressure sensor Jeep
I just got an 02 a few months ago, I got it to just knock around in for utility and runs to home improvement stores. But as you say, it's enjoyable to drive, I agree the seats are comfy, and something about it, I prefer to take the Jeep instead of the new car. Mine is same color as yours, it has the selectrac, and the 4.0 six, still runs great. Still need some work on suspension, rear control arm bushings and front sway bar links, the engine feels solid but my worry is transmission, it has ~145K on the clock. BTW-Did you paint the plastic? Mine looks the same as your original condition, kind of a faded grey, I know there are different ways to try to rejuvenate it, but then you have to keep up on it all the time. You did a nice job on yours, hope to get mine to the same level.
Thanks for the view! With good fluid and filter changes the transmission should be happy, and I think I've replaced about all the old tired suspension bushing at this point and it drives really nice.
Great deal. Looks great though. What you do to get the bottom looking so good. That the great thing about these they look great bone stock or fixed up. I just bought a 04 with very similar packages. Mine has a sunroof but guy babied the hell out of it.
Nice! Ones in good shape are getting really hard to find! This was a trim dye that was sprayed onto the trim. Thanks for the view!
Is Hoovie your next door neighbor? If so, time to take your Jeep to the Wizard for repair of the oil burning issue. Great video. Thx for sharing.
Yeah he is next door playing with Ferraris and Lamborghinis while I am playing with smoky old Jeeps.
@@TylerPotter Isn't he playing with Maybachs too, now? :-)
Maybachs and conversion vans now!
"Ticking time bomb" lol. What Chrysler isn't? We love them anyways.
That's for sure lol Thanks for the view!
Yes Please!i!i!
The $300 bucks have turned into a lot more but it is still a awesome Jeep, Thanks!
Hey Tyler! With your current set up/lift and your street tire that you run on it, did you have to do any bumper trimming? if so what did you use to trim the bumper?
Here is a video talking about everything on cheap Jeep. With the street tires I believe they will clear without trimming. I am running a tiny bit wider and taller tires on my other WJ and they just barely rub when backing up, so I trimmed a super small strip off of the bottom of the front bumper. Thanks for the view!
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i bought a 2001 jgc about 2 yrs ago.it had 133,000 miles on it i wrote down the things i put in it but i soon ran out of ink.i found out what jeep stands for the hard way,Just Empty Every Pocket for now i will stick with it but it better behave itself.
Yes these older jeeps will ask for some money to keep them happy! Thanks for the view!
I picked up my 2000 limited v8 all the bells and whistles for 500$ , running, hi mileage 250k. needs the things that brake on these jeeps. blend doors, heater core , all the lift struts (hood etc ). tail light circuit boards.
Yep those are the pretty common issues on them but sounds like a got it for a good price! Thanks for the view!
Ever thought about a fuel tank tuck? Done on the Martinbuilt channel.
Yes it would be awesome for off road but I would hate to kill my spare tire well when I am on the street.
@@TylerPotter the swing tire carrier for the back liftgate like on cjs and wranglers looks boss on a wj
need to do a trans pan on my 03 4.0 is there anything I need to do when I'm in there other then a filter.. trans look use fluid looks clean
I would have a new MOPAR filter and MOPAR transmission pan gasket and fresh fluid and you should be good! Thanks for the view!
Where can I find the radiator support? I have a 03 Laredo 4.7 well optioned with a budget boost. It has the select track from the factory and tow pkg, but unfortunately did have the sunroof. Thanks.
We really don't have much issues with WJ sunroofs, I am just always scared of sunroofs working at a shop and seeing issues with other vehicles sunroofs so it is one less thing to worry about, but the radiator support is a really cool part, I believe you can order it as a weld together kit like I did or you can buy them already welded together. trailforged.com/product/wj-high-clearance-radiator-support-replacement/
@@TylerPotter ah Trailforged. Thanks. I am 6" 4" so need as much headroom as possible, but my lady likes the sunroof. So there it is. Well optioned sure makes it female friendly, if you can say such things these days. I wired in an aux cord, and removed the CD changer. My first aid kit now resides there. Lots of options if you are creative. Happy holidays to you and yours.
What size wheel spacers are you running if any? I just purchased the same wheels for mine
These wheels fit great without any spacers, but I had a set of super thin 4mm spacers made to give me a little more room before my tires could rub on my aftermarket lower control arms.
@@TylerPotter thank you!
Did you paint the front bumper? I swapped in a cheap aftermarket replacement in my 2003 wj. The plastic is starting to fade already. I was hoping to find a better option.
This was sprayed with a weird plastic dye. I didn't do it but it seems to hold up well but if bumped or knocked with something it will chip. I think the next one I rebuild I will scuff the plastics and use a black plastic approve spray paint and hope for the best. Thanks for the view!
How did you find/get the bottom covers like the Laredo?
These are just the stock trim covers for the laredo. Thanks for the view!
Wait wait wait 5.2 and 5.9s are right up there with reliability of the 4.0 the only issues they had were a blown gasket on the underside of intake which is a $100 easy fix maybe cracked heads that very very very rarely caused any issues and they have massive after market support where the 4.7 has next to zero.
Yeah I wished someone made new foam also! Thanks for the view!
How big of a lift is that? Thinking about getting mine done because I came across the some new 2019 wrangler rooms so need some extra room.
It should be around a 3in lift, Thanks for the view!
The wheels and tires that you’re running if I put that on a stock WJ do I need to put a 2 inch lift kit?
The tires would would be too tall without a lift the the wheels with shorter tires would fit a stock WJ. Thanks for the view!
I just bought a 2004 with the 4.0, great condition, I paid 5000 , zero rust, zero dents, spotless interior, I think I still overpaid, 150000 miles, I put a 3in lift in the front, 2 in in the rear, I'm going to get bigger tires for it in a little while, I'm not sure what size will fit, your tires look like a good size for me, what size are you running
With a clean interior and no rust I think you did just fine on price! WJ's are getting harder and harder to find with no rust, for tire size on the street I am running 255/70R17 and then I have a 2nd set of wheels and run 255/75R17 for off road.
What do you think is most cause of the death wobble on WJ's?
99% of the time it is tie rod or drag link ends being worn, normally with high mileage it will be 2, 3 or all 4 of the ends worn causing the issue. Thanks for the view!
still haven't fixed mine yet ha,just lookin for a powersteering pump still,ok later tyler
Try your local salvage yards if your in need of a pump to save a lot of money, I just bought and installed a salvage yard pump on my 2004 4.7 Jeep and it has been great. Thanks for the view!
Hi I have a 03 Jeep Cherokee Laredo & for some reason I can’t go past 50 mph could you please give me some input on that?
That's defiantly not common, does it seem like it is shifting correctly and is just low on power?
I just changed out the gauge face to the white ones and for some reason the gauges are not working. Any idea what I should be looking at?
Weird did you swap the whole cluster or take both of them apart and swap just the white faces?
I took both apart and just swapped the faces. I took it apart again and made sure the needles weren’t plugged backed in too tight. RPM and speedometer are now moving however pointing at 3000RPM and roughly 50MPH at idle. Gas tank is reading little erratic too I think. I’m wondering if there’s any way I can calibrate it back to where they should be.
As far as repair costs. I consider that if I buy something only 5-10 years old I'm going to be seeing at least $500 monthly payments. So I figure if it runs for less than $6k a year I'm doing amazing. I just bought one for $2500 and have spent another $500 on it. If it runs a year I'll be way ahead.
That is great logic! Thanks for the view!
I got mine for $800 and the biggest thing I had to do to it was rebuild the transfer case which was about $600 all together, I been driving this jeep as my daily driver for almost 4 years.
I just got a year 2000 Laredo 2wd. Not running for about the same price as yours. Needs towing
Nice! They are getting hard to find in ok shape in this current high priced market. Thanks for the view!
I have a stock 99 4.0 GC. She's got 270k miles. Engine taps but she runs. Any advice to make it better? I installed a new starter, battery terminals, using 10w 40 oil because the high mileage, coolant flush, and fuel pump.
The lifters will make some noise on the 4.0's with higher miles but they will still run for a looong time even with the noise, I would just keep up on your oil changes and it should still be a great Jeep for you! Thanks for the view!
@@TylerPotter Thank you so much for the reply back. I wasn't sure if it was the lifters or valve tap. I want to seafoam through the intake eventually to see if it clean it up but where I'm at, I don't need cops and firefighters running over thinking there's a forest fire haha. You think that would hurt it in anyway? I would like to replace the injectors due to it being the originals. Oh, I have the front driveshaft being rebuilt so I could have 4x4 again. Any recommendations for struts that won't hurt my bank account?
I wouldn't be to concerned with the original fuel injectors. We have some Jeeps that come in for service with 200-300K miles with original injectors with no issues. Now if it had a injector circuit code then you could have a bad one but they normally are pretty good. I really like my Bilstein shocks on mine. If you find the correct part numbers for your Jeep off Bilstein's website and watch Ebay you can sometimes find some great deals.
@@TylerPotter I really do appreciate you responding back. Thank you for helping me.
Yeah where can I get a NP242HD for a 2004 WJ 4.7
We will just watch out local pick and pull salvage yards for one to come in, they are kind of rare around here though. Thanks for the view!
Hey buddy good lookin WJ man. Does this just have a 2 inch lift? Looks like it sits higher than that
Thanks I am running the Rough country 2in spacer lift with new MOOG replacement Upcountry springs front and rear, I also replaced the front and rear rubber spring isolators with new moog replacement isolators when I installed the springs. The spring part numbers are these.
Moog 80976 Front
Moog 80873 Rear
@@TylerPotter awesome man thanks. I just got a WJ and plan to go close to that same route. Subscribed to keep up with your new vids 👍
@@nathanbook8160 Thanks man, I have had a few questions recently on the lift. I need to do a detailed video on all the parts that I've got on it for the lift. Thanks for the view and sub!!
@@TylerPotter that would be awesome dude. Would give us WJ rookies a good idea of where to start
@@TylerPotter Hello Tyler, what a nice video. Where can I find the spacer for the upper joint located in the rear control arm/triangle?, another question, I didn't see if yours has the double Cardan joint in the front axle, did you add that? I have a wj 2 inch lifted, all is stock parts just de spacer lift, I want to improve it. thank you
I bought mine for 500 with that leaky transmission an it’s not the pan ,what could it be?
We don't see to many big leaks on WJ transmissions other than the pan. But it could be a front pump seal or a output seal possibly?
Need ironrocks 6.5 long arm lift kit, 35’s on it!
The poor 4.7 would need a regear after 35's to keep moving down the road! lol
@@TylerPotter of course you should regear them. They just look beastly with that setup! I have been driving mine around with the 2 inch stock wheels with spacers for a bit now. It’s not my primary car but at this point. Why not go as big and cool as you can on these. Easy stuff and over build everything suspension size and have fun!
Hi, anyone know if the radio fuse in the footwell (think slot 5 -25A) will blow if ignition and radio off with a 20A fuse? mine pops instantly, not sure if could be a wiring fault. NB everything is stock 2004 lerado 4,7
I do love the vehicle
I would try unplugging the radio and then see if the fuse still blows, it is possible that the radio has a internal short.
@@TylerPotter Hi, Yes when unplugging the fuse does not pop. Whn i do continuity test on the radio B+ and GND, GND to SIgnal I get continuity...bit strange.
How did you find leather seats
I was lucky and this WJ was optioned with leather from the factory. Thanks for the view!
I am not quite sure where you got your information but there is a Ton of aftermarket support for the WJ. The fact that they share a lot of components with the TJ and XJ means that short of some suspension parts there is a lot out there. There are also a lot of WJ's around. You got yours for 300 because of the drive train. WHICH IS NOT DESIRED!. you had the drive train everyone avoids. The 4.0 is vastly more reliable and comes with the better T-cases. And since the 4.0l is shared with the TJ and XJ the parts are easier to find. XJ's and TJ's are almost impossible to find now. So people are turning to WJ's as they are more comfortable with the same proven drive train. A word to anyone that is looking at WJ's there is a not of stuff out there about them. watch more than one video and will learn a lot more about them that this video provides.
If you compare ZJ TJ JK JL XJ aftermarket bumpers, skid plates, ect to WJ there just seems to be A LOT less options out there, yes there still is some stuff but defiantly not the options like the others.
Why are you saying that if one of the driveshafts broke, you couldn't put the QuadaTrac II TC (the QuadraTrac II TC is used in both the QuadraTracII and UadraDrive systems) into 4Lo which clocks the front to the rear to continue driving?
Are you under the impression that the QTII TC does not lock in 4Lo?
You are correct in 4 low it is locked but back in the 4 hi or all wheel drive it is unlocked.
@@TylerPotter Thank you for responding. That's correct. So, I'm not sure your point. Yes, the Selec-Trac TC is more versatile, and I want to get one, too. But if one driveshaft breaks, I can put my QTII/QD TC in 4Lo and get off the trail.
@@rockymountboy Yes you can definitely get off the trail but with the select trac transfer case you could in theory drive at higher speeds on the road in front wheel drive if your rear drive shaft broke and was removed versus being stuck in 4low and trying to drive home if that was your only option
@@TylerPotter Yep! Definitely a benefit of SelecTrac.
Check out Martinbuilt. His channel is awesome and he has tons of tons of info on these WJ’s and many upgrades. One thing you can upgrade on these 4.7’s is denso GM fuel injectors which have a 12 hole injector fuel spray compared to jeeps stock 2-4 hole. Supposed to help your mileage big time. The guy went from 15 to 20mpg on it. Check it out
I have watched a lot of Martin's stuff it is pretty awesome work!
They start burning oil yeah sure, but I'm positive most people still believe that they are way better than the 5.2 or 5.9.. Okay, absolutely...
Oh yeah I don't even want to open the hood on an old 5.2 or 5.9 Grand Cherokee lol
Man i got a 02 jeep Cherokee 145k for 100$ blown motor giant hole in block jeeps nice tho no rust drove still even with a bad engine i mean i have a rod an peices of block bad runs tho 😅 now im in the process of tryn hard to find a good deal on a good engine for the life of me its impossible
I just bought a 2002 for $300 this past summer, with 150k miles and a shot water pump. I've got rusty rockers, and a dented tailgate. Ugh.
Sounds like a perfect project!
@@TylerPotter I've got somewhere a little over $3,000 into it presently, and that's with me getting parts mail-order and doing most of the work myself.
I've just been budgeting time and money out every week to fix something on it, but still daily driving it. LuLz
Great video :-) Actually the Quadradrive 247 transfercase isn't bad at all. Driving without a front driveshaft installed is no problem. After all the 247 transfercase is primary RWD anyway.
I and lot's of others have driven for years without the front driveshaft installed in 4All Time. And it is of course locked in 4Low anyway.
And the aftermarket is actually not bad at all for WJ's. It wasn't bad 10 years ago either, lot's of parts available. But now it is getting really good.
Yes the 247 isn't that bad but it is nice being able to lock the 242 in to 4hi, thanks for the view!
300 dolars here in my country people sell this cars up tu 7000 dolars is crazy
It was broken and not running when I bought it though. Thanks for the view!
What brand and size tires are you running?
On the street I run 255/70R17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W's and when we go offroad I swap onto 255/75R17 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain KM1's
What are your thoughts on the Rough Country 2.5”-3” budget boost that comes with the N3 nitrogen shocks?
I am running the 2in Rough Country budget boost metal spacers on mine and like them a lot, but at work I have seen a lot of the Rough Country N2 shocks on jeeps that are leaking and blown out, personally I would get the rough country spacers without the shocks and buy some 2in lift Bilstein shocks, they ride great and seem to hold up a lot better!
Would you happen to have a link for those shocks? I have an 04 grand Cherokee 4WD.
Also would you recommend replacing the original stock springs? If so what is a good brand/choice?
There not cheap anymore.
People found out that they can be refurbished.
Price in my area is 4-6k .
Okay but the 4.7 is not better than the 5.2 or 5.9 in any way
The 5.9 Limited Grand Cherokees were pretty cool Jeeps!
@@TylerPotter i just rolled one. Im bummed
@@videoheap the 4.7 is more powerful than the old magnums. Just don’t overheat them and stay on top of oil changes and it’ll last you as long as the others. Tbh it all depends on what you drive, I had 5.9 grand Cherokee and back then I wouldn’t shut up about how much better it is than the 4.7. Now I have a 4.7ho wj and think it’s better in every way than the niner. Moral of the story zj guys will always say the 5.2 and 5.9 are better and wj guys will always say the 4.7 is better lol
Personally you couldn't pay me to run the 4.7 I've had to tear apart countless 4.7s in my shop days 4.0s were rare and most were simply a crank or cam sensor
Yeah they defiantly require more care and upkeep to keep them happy. Thanks for the view!
"manual temp control never breaks", cough... um, not so much
Other than leaking evaporators or heater cores we really don't have issues with the MTC housings I can't really think of the last time we had a door broken. Now ATC housings break doors ALL the time lol temp doors, recirculation doors you name it lol Thanks for the view!
I just bought an 01 Jeep grand Cherokee …for 450
Nice they are getting harder to find for cheap!
So...you bought a $5,000 Grand Cherokee for ... $300!
Well it wasn't running and needed quite a bit of work, but it ended up working really well! Thanks for the view!