Nitro Gear and Axle 07 CRD WK Build

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Nitro Gear and Axle 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Build
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Here is one of our project vehicles we have built in house using some of our parts, and some other great products. Below is what we started with, and some of the modifications we added to this WK ready to hit the trails, and take on the snow we are hoping to have in the hills here shortly!










Engine: 3.0L CRD with TST Box, Swirl Servo Motor Bypass


Transmission: 5 Spd Auto with custom AEV Tuning in TCM


Transfer Case: NV245/Quadradrive II


Rear Axle: Stock is a Chrysler 8.25” with electronic limited slip “ELSD”. The downside to this rear axle is that you’re stuck with the ELSD. No aftermarket traction device will work and the differential cover is a different bolt pattern than any other Chrysler 8.25” rear axle. So we removed this rear axle assembly and swapped it for a Chrysler 8.25” from a non Quadradrive Jeep WK. This allowed us to install ARB Air Locker, Nitro 4.10 gears, & Nitro Extreme Aluminum Differential Cover


Front Axle: Factory ELSD equipped, Nitro 4.10 R&P


Front Suspension: King Coilovers, Rock Krawler lift kit, Synergy Sway Bar Links, Synergy Limit Straps


Rear Suspension: Radflo 2.5” Remote Reservoir Shocks, Custom Zone adjustable rear control arms, Zone Sway Bar Links, TJM Coils


Armor/Body Protection: ARB Bull Bar, Rocky Road Outfitters Rock Sliders, 4X Guard rear shackle mounts and rear skid, Asfir Skid Plates


Winch: TJM Stealth 9K


Wheels: Hutchinson Beadlocks


Tires: Toyo M/T 285/75/17


You can see the full album of pictures on our facebook, HERE.

Start of the parts pile:

Getting ready to tear into it:

Bumper brackets being installed:

TJM winch install:

 

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Exhaust mods:

New King Shocks:

RCV Shafts compared to stock:

Getting everything buttoned up:

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Tires needed a little extra clearance:

The interior is awesome: :smokin:

ARB Bumper finished up:

Working on the rear recovery points:

Finished product:

 

[jscusmcvet]

Nice!

 

[locrwln]

Very nice.

Jack

 

[SSF556]

Awesome build.....good to see this platform getting some coverage.

Those RCV driveshafts or on my list...

What are the specs on the Hutchinson Wheels? Can you also provide exact specs on the front and rear suspension....I am running OEM and may be looking for another option....

 

[Bob Freda]

Very nice ! What size tires ? Any rubbing ?

 

[Septu]

Damn that looks good! If I were to ever have another jeep as a DD... I'd want it to look like that!

 

[X-plorenow]

Tires needed a little extra clearance:

The interior is awesome:

ARB Bumper finished up:

Working on the rear recovery points:

Finished product:

First off, great build, and I am glad to see you use this platform. But secondly, what is the camper behind it in the picture? Looks awesome!

 

[wADVr]

Is this the same WK as attended a April snow run with the MCE guys? seems very similar sans Beadlocks.

Nice rig for sure:sombrero:

 

[redthies]

But secondly, what is the camper behind it in the picture? Looks awesome!

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ome-on-42-s-Build-Thread?highlight=Nitro+gear

 

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That is the perfect pair!

 

[X-plorenow]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ome-on-42-s-Build-Thread?highlight=Nitro+gear

Thanks!

 

[SamM]

Wow, what a great platform. Today, I bought my wife a new 2014 Jeep Compass. We just didn't 't have the 50K entry fee required for the Grand. She'll use the Compass as a DD/work vehicle.

I sat in a new 2014 Jeep Summit and I can tell you this is an awesome vehicle. You've done a great job with this one. Please keep us updated as to what your next mods are. Watching closely!

SamM

 

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Thanks guys! Tim, this was the WK that went on that run. It has changed a little bit since then.

Good news for all you Jeep WK and Commander owners, Nitro Gear & Axle 4.10 gears are coming soon!