- Location
- Lafayette, CA
I know, not another one:twak:
Im now starting to think about upgrading my DD '99 which is essentially stock, sans a OME lift.
This includes WJ brakes, steering, and control arms. And I need more power!
Across the street from my work is a '03 Grand Overland. I wouldnt buy that specific one, but it really got me thinking, why not "upgrade" to a Grand Cherokee?
Upsides:
-The 4.7HO has 265 hp and 325 torque. (compared to 195 hp and ~195 torque on the XJ)
-"Upgraded Steering"
-"Upgraded brakes"
-Better ride
-Potentially leather, heated seats with split rear seat
Downsides:
-AWD
-5x5 bolt pattern
-Bigger and heavier
-Potentially more expensive repairs
-Having to purchase a new vehicle
I am currently getting 12 mpg around town and about 17 on the freeway (15 when going snowboarding if Im lucky). I wouldnt mind the horrible mileage if I had the power to back it up, but the I6 meets its match at the mile high altitude. A V8 is just the thing I need. Same mileage with more power.
I would also like to upgrade to better brakes and steering at some point this year, and am eying the WJ swap.
This is another Starboard M pipe dream, but its really starting to look like a brilliant idea!
Talk me out of it guys, or tell me how happy I will be. Anyone done the swap one way or the other? If so, why?
Im now starting to think about upgrading my DD '99 which is essentially stock, sans a OME lift.
This includes WJ brakes, steering, and control arms. And I need more power!
Across the street from my work is a '03 Grand Overland. I wouldnt buy that specific one, but it really got me thinking, why not "upgrade" to a Grand Cherokee?
Upsides:
-The 4.7HO has 265 hp and 325 torque. (compared to 195 hp and ~195 torque on the XJ)
-"Upgraded Steering"
-"Upgraded brakes"
-Better ride
-Potentially leather, heated seats with split rear seat
Downsides:
-AWD
-5x5 bolt pattern
-Bigger and heavier
-Potentially more expensive repairs
-Having to purchase a new vehicle
I am currently getting 12 mpg around town and about 17 on the freeway (15 when going snowboarding if Im lucky). I wouldnt mind the horrible mileage if I had the power to back it up, but the I6 meets its match at the mile high altitude. A V8 is just the thing I need. Same mileage with more power.
I would also like to upgrade to better brakes and steering at some point this year, and am eying the WJ swap.
This is another Starboard M pipe dream, but its really starting to look like a brilliant idea!
Talk me out of it guys, or tell me how happy I will be. Anyone done the swap one way or the other? If so, why?