Topic: Grand cherokee zj offroading (Read 9739 times)

kdev · « **on:** June 27, 2013, 04:17:24 PM »

Hi there,
So ive decided to do some off roading and green laning with my old grand cherokee zj, nothing too serious! It has BFG all terrains, but all else is standard.
Just wondering what else i should consider, ie skid plates, and where i might find some equip other than usa importing.
Thanks for any suggestions

Nosebolt · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:30:16 PM »

first thing would be front and rear recovery points

Cockney Boy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:32:56 PM »

You might want to consider a small lift, perhaps 2" but the cheapest mod you can do if you want to go froading is to air down your tyres. Mod your truck depending on the type of froading you want to do, if you want to go through 3 foot of water then you need to extend your breather pipes on your axles and perhaps fit a snorkel. If you want to go over a few rockes then your into lifting and under body protection.

The world is your oyster, and just rememebr Jeep stands for "Just Empty Every Pocket"

big g · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:39:47 PM »

They ain't bad out the box with AT's.

that's all I got on mine for laning it copes just fine.

Pucks are cheap to lift or fit the front springs to rear and get some lifted ones for the front.Think that's the right way round for swapping,sure you get 2-3" lift doing that.

Sure someone clever will confirm later.

Welcome BTW.

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2013, 10:15:35 PM »

as above
+ get some under body protection fitted
If you got skills you and make then your self
I and testify that the sky is not the you and spend a lot more i know.
so stick with a 2" to 3" lift and an bit of arch trimming if you have a buget

check out
http://mallcrawlin.com/forum/content.php

if you want inspiration

But zj are good trucks for laning and you stay warm and dry.
and that long wheel base helps getting up hills and slopes without rolling over

Mike2909 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:02:21 PM »

I hope you do not mind me hijacking this thread as it does relate to what you are asking.
I started going offroad with my ZJ (standard with Cooper STT tyres) about 2 months ago. I am lucky in that I live 20 mins from the Scottish Off Road Centre so I can practically go there daily. I have been stuck twice in deep mud just getting to know the ZJ and over estimating what I could drive through. When and how do you fit breather pipes to your axles? Does the gearbox also need protecting from the water and from what depth of water? I have been through water that came up to the top of the door sills a couple of times but no extensive wading as such.

daggie · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:38:42 PM »

Mike2909 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2013, 10:31:57 PM »

That looks good.What lift is on it?

dtooth · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2013, 10:51:36 PM »

Just finished my second zj bumper build this one has a winch plate attachment

The Smiths · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:11:47 AM »

Nice looking bumper

daggie · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:09:39 AM »

Quote from: Mike2909 on July 27, 2013, 10:31:57 PM

That looks good.What lift is on it?

From what I remember

The rear had cherokee front springs lifting it about 3.5" I extended the rear anti-roll bar with threaded bar, a bodge that worked and is still working today

The front had standard springs with a 3" budget spacer, R/Express control arms, JKS disconnects extended brake hoses from llama 4x4,
home made limiting straps made from old seat belts

home fabbed winch bumper (its for sale

)
+4" rancho shocks allround
Cooper SST muds 31x10.50 tyres
242 transfer case from a cherokee

I had her for six years and its still going strong with its new owner

Mike2909 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:33:15 AM »

Send me a photo of the front bumper when you have the time please. I am starting with a 2" budget boost I ordered last week and am going to take it from there.
I have owned the ZJ for 4 years but bought a WG last year.I was offered peanuts for the ZJ so decided to keep her and use her offroad.
I only live 15 miles from Glentarkie so can go up almost daily and it is challenging enough there to learn on and find out what the ZJ is capable of. She is still road going standard except for the Cooper SSTs .

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:38:59 AM »

ZJ rock
but you can spend thousands on them

daggie nice bumper

Mike2909 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:24:32 PM »

Quote from: bigjeepzj on July 28, 2013, 09:38:59 AM

ZJ rock
but you can spend thousands on them
daggie nice bumper

In fuel alone

daggie · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:41:32 PM »

mine was diesel

I'll look out some picks

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:58:56 PM »

you now got a 4l manual

Mike2909 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2013, 03:52:51 PM »

Quote from: daggie on July 28, 2013, 12:41:32 PM

mine was diesel
I'll look out some picks

Found any pics yet of the bumper??

daggie · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2013, 06:46:36 PM »

sorry I for got about this

its got a steering guard too, its not a shiny as that now though

j33pky · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2013, 07:12:01 PM »

XJ,s are good and look ace.. Had a ride around with a guy at Jeepey jamboree the other weekend who said he knew some off you... Seemed a nice fella

JamesH · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:13:43 PM »

It's a ZJ and a 'special' friend. He really should have done the double finger smiley à la Pirate.

j33pky · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:30:45 PM »

Yes zj. Sorry it is next to x on my keyboard...

j33pky · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:32:46 PM »

Funny that he said some of you were special friend too!!

Bubba · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:56:24 PM »

Special in every sense

isle of man · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:05:28 PM »

Quote from: j33pky on August 04, 2013, 07:12:01 PM

XJ,s are good and look ace.. Had a ride around with a guy at Jeepey jamboree the other weekend who said he knew some off you... Seemed a nice fella

He looks sheepish!!!!

Mike2909 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:20:30 PM »

Quote from: isle of man on August 04, 2013, 09:05:28 PM

Quote from: j33pky on August 04, 2013, 07:12:01 PM
XJ,s are good and look ace.. Had a ride around with a guy at Jeepey jamboree the other weekend who said he knew some off you... Seemed a nice fella

He looks sheepish!!!!

Is he Welsh?

Author Topic: Grand cherokee zj offroading (Read 9739 times)

kdev

Nosebolt

Cockney Boy

big g

Mike2909

Mike2909

dtooth

Mike2909

Mike2909

Mike2909

j33pky

j33pky

j33pky

Mike2909