2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

While the XJ was an awesome machine it was missing something I love, a trusty V8 for it's performance, longevity and of course, the V8 rumble. So, I started doing some homework and eventually tracked down and purchased a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland which is a WJ model. I purchased the Jeep from Achibald Motors in Christchurch who, while I'm at it, were fantastic. Cory was a great help and not the typical kiss-arse type salesman. I wanted this next purchase to last me for good (run it into the ground) and this Jeep had everything I wanted and then some.

It was modern (2004) and being an Overland model (which is what I was after) it came with the high output (HO) 200kw (265hp) 4.7L V8 engine. This was an extra 35hp over the stock 4.7L, commonly found in the Limited editions. Plus, it had low kms (39,000) at the time of purchase. The Jeep was put on a train, shipped to Wellington Port and delivered to my door within 3 days of purchase. Although I like the stock look of the Grand Cherokees, like the XJ, I wanted to make it my own, stealth. So, the day I got it, the rock rails and mudflaps were removed. In the following days all emblems were removed using a heat gun and the grille, lower fascia and chrome body side mouldings were blacked out. Very stealthy!

Modifications:

3" IRO (Iron Rock Offroad) Suspension Lift Kit
Heavy Duty Front & Rear Addco Sway Bars
16x8" Cragar 397 Soft 8 Series Wheels (5" BS)
245/75R16 (30.5x10") BFGoodrich A/T Tyres
Kolak 3" Exhaust with Hi-Flow Magnaflow Cats
Hi Performance Magnaflow Muffler
K&N Filtercharger Injection Performance Kit (FIPK)
BBK 70mm Throttle Body
TransGo Performance Shift Kit (Firmest Available - L2)
Yukon Front & Rear 4.56:1 Crown Wheel & Pinion
Westin Sportsman Powder Coated Front Grille Guard
SteelCraft Black Steel Tail Light Guards
5% Window Tints Rears & 35% Front Windows
Grille, Lower Fascia & Side Molding Painted Satin Black
Black Headlight Covers & Window Monsoons
Hella Black Magic Black Faced Spotlights (x2)
Hella Clear Spotlight Covers Painted Black
VHT Nite Shade Spray Painted Rear & Side Marker Lights
Pioneer AVH-P5950DVD Indash TV/DVD Screen
Pioneer Reverse Camera + Parking Assist
Pioneer Bluetooth Communication System
Pioneer iPod Adapter (Glove Box)
Pioneer Steering Wheel Controls Adapter
Black OEM Radio Surround Bezel
All Wood Grain Interior Trim Painted Satin Black
Hardwired V1 Radar Detector + Mirror Mount
Hardwired NAVMAN GPS System
Hardwired Uniden UCBT9 Police/Fire/Ambulance Scanner
Hardwired Uniden PRO530XL CB Radio + 32" Black Antenna
All Badges & Emblems Removed