The Abominable WJ – Project Yeti - North American Grand Cherokee Association

85IrocZ-28 · 10-29-2006, 12:14 PM

I finally got around to posting some pics of the WJ. Here it is all cleaned up, begging to get muddy.

It is the snow monster, so I call it the Abominable SnowJeep, or Yeti
Yeti is a name for the abominable snowmonster (Nepal/Tibet).

I learned real quick how much I like the MTRs after towing the boat through a 100 yard section of really deep mud. The boat was a mess. After getting a few feet in, I thought I had made a huge mistake.

Time to take a bath and get cleaned up. This is much better than waiting for hours at the boat ramp to put it in and out.

Bear Lake

First time out wheeling it.

I don't dare flex too much, This thing needs some serious trimming before I can discover Moab. 315x75x16's are pretty big tires for the jeep. In front of the rear tire will be OK, but something needs to be done about the rear bumper.

Motivation for visiting friends to lift their Grandy. He is currenlty raising his Gas tank and building a rear bumper. He may end up making many of the parts to do his own long arm kit. You can see the beginnings of the rocksliders he is making. They have been used extensively since he has been running in Moab without a lift.

Not to bad of a cruiser though. I really like the feel of the Long Arm kits. Much smoother than I had anticipated.

jeeperanthony · 10-29-2006, 06:31 PM

[smilie=freaked.gif] [smilie=freaked.gif] [smilie=freaked.gif] is that salt water?!?!

Casey L · 10-29-2006, 06:44 PM

Sweet rig! Thoes 35's look huge on it.

lol, btw, your differentials hate you!!!

85IrocZ-28 · 10-29-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeperanthony

[smilie=freaked.gif] [smilie=freaked.gif] [smilie=freaked.gif] is that salt water?!?!

Nope. Bear Lake is a freshwater lake. I always check the fluids afterwards. No problems yet. We have used the ZJ to launch for years and it is smaller than this one. The passenger side door seal does need some work though.

screendoor41 · 10-30-2006, 09:57 PM

Bro I'll give you props for washing the boat off in the lake. Thats great!

-Erik

GrnGrand97 · 10-31-2006, 10:03 AM

Looks awesome. I love the MT/R's but to damn expensive. Mad props for doing Jeep washing in the lake.

Texas ZJ1 · 11-02-2006, 12:32 PM

Nice pics.

Hunter

85IrocZ-28 · 01-02-2008, 07:29 AM

I haven't posted anything about what I have done in a while, so I better put in a few updates...

I removed the weak roof rack it had, replaced it with a Surco. I also rebuilt the RK joints, it rides great now. I also replaced the tie rods on the drag link, replaced the plugs (I think they were facory :oops

I added a set of vent visors. Added rubber mats to keep the carpets clean. Fixed the melted wiring to the blower motor. Poslished the headlights...

Difference from drivers to pass side:

85IrocZ-28 · 01-02-2008, 07:33 AM

What a better way to start the new year than to do some light snow wheeling:

Then I broke through the ice and had to back out...The passenger side front tire was completely submerged. I am glad I was able to just back out.

I did discover that I have a problem though. When I have a tire slipping, I hear a racheting sound. I believe my limited slip rear is toast...[

CrawlerReady · 01-02-2008, 10:43 AM

Good lookin new pics! I think I may be rebuilding my CA bushings soon too....a lot of clanking when I drive over bumps.

10-29-2006, 12:14 PM	#1
85IrocZ-28 YETI - The Abominable WJ Grand Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utah-243 miles from Moab Posts: 3,677	The Abominable WJ – Project Yeti I finally got around to posting some pics of the WJ. Here it is all cleaned up, begging to get muddy. It is the snow monster, so I call it the Abominable SnowJeep, or Yeti Yeti is a name for the abominable snowmonster (Nepal/Tibet). I learned real quick how much I like the MTRs after towing the boat through a 100 yard section of really deep mud. The boat was a mess. After getting a few feet in, I thought I had made a huge mistake. Time to take a bath and get cleaned up. This is much better than waiting for hours at the boat ramp to put it in and out. Bear Lake First time out wheeling it. I don't dare flex too much, This thing needs some serious trimming before I can discover Moab. 315x75x16's are pretty big tires for the jeep. In front of the rear tire will be OK, but something needs to be done about the rear bumper. Motivation for visiting friends to lift their Grandy. He is currenlty raising his Gas tank and building a rear bumper. He may end up making many of the parts to do his own long arm kit. You can see the beginnings of the rocksliders he is making. They have been used extensively since he has been running in Moab without a lift. Not to bad of a cruiser though. I really like the feel of the Long Arm kits. Much smoother than I had anticipated. __________________ 99 WJ Limited 4.7 \| 6.5" Rockkrawler LA \| 35" Goodyear MTR Kevlar's on MB TKO's Yukon 4.56 Gears \| QD2 - rocking the Varilocks \| Surco Rack with HID's \| LED rock lights \| Smittybilt 8k Iceland Bumper / Flares / Rock Sliders \| Protofab Rear Carrier \| Flowmaster \| SuperChips \| JKS Discos My Jeep won the war, your Honda mowed my lawn. Check out my BUILD THREAD Last edited by 85IrocZ-28; 06-22-2010 at 08:04 AM.

10-29-2006, 06:44 PM	#3
Casey L Senior Member Grand Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 355	Sweet rig! Thoes 35's look huge on it. lol, btw, your differentials hate you!!! __________________ http://www.slide-rite.net/random/jeep-signature.gif

10-30-2006, 09:57 PM	#5
screendoor41 Senior Member Grand Junkie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Walnut Creek, California Posts: 251	Bro I'll give you props for washing the boat off in the lake. Thats great! -Erik __________________ Just wheel your junk http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/index.html

10-31-2006, 10:03 AM	#6
GrnGrand97 Senior Member Grand Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 1,511	Looks awesome. I love the MT/R's but to damn expensive. Mad props for doing Jeep washing in the lake. __________________ 05 Nissan 350Z l 6MT l 06 Front Bumper l 06 Rims l Stillen CAI l Stillen Spoiler l Tanabe Springs

11-02-2006, 12:32 PM	#7
Texas ZJ1 Super Moderator Grand Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 3,673	Nice pics. Hunter __________________ 94 5.9 Laredo, (RE 4.5 lift with 2 inch spacers), Super 35 with Detroit, Turbo City dual air inlet, Performance ECU, Magna flow, LP-1 Sliderz, 33s and 35 x 12.50 15s on 15x8s, addco F&R, rear bumper w/ tire carrier, skids, 4.56s, and ARB front bumper. - SOLD to CBatZJ...

10-29-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
jeeperanthony Member Grand Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 51	[smilie=freaked.gif] [smilie=freaked.gif] [smilie=freaked.gif] is that salt water?!?!

01-02-2008, 07:29 AM	#8
85IrocZ-28 YETI - The Abominable WJ Grand Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utah-243 miles from Moab Posts: 3,677	I haven't posted anything about what I have done in a while, so I better put in a few updates... I removed the weak roof rack it had, replaced it with a Surco. I also rebuilt the RK joints, it rides great now. I also replaced the tie rods on the drag link, replaced the plugs (I think they were facory :oops I added a set of vent visors. Added rubber mats to keep the carpets clean. Fixed the melted wiring to the blower motor. Poslished the headlights... Difference from drivers to pass side: __________________ 99 WJ Limited 4.7 \| 6.5" Rockkrawler LA \| 35" Goodyear MTR Kevlar's on MB TKO's Yukon 4.56 Gears \| QD2 - rocking the Varilocks \| Surco Rack with HID's \| LED rock lights \| Smittybilt 8k Iceland Bumper / Flares / Rock Sliders \| Protofab Rear Carrier \| Flowmaster \| SuperChips \| JKS Discos My Jeep won the war, your Honda mowed my lawn. Check out my BUILD THREAD

01-02-2008, 07:33 AM	#9
85IrocZ-28 YETI - The Abominable WJ Grand Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utah-243 miles from Moab Posts: 3,677	What a better way to start the new year than to do some light snow wheeling: Then I broke through the ice and had to back out...The passenger side front tire was completely submerged. I am glad I was able to just back out. I did discover that I have a problem though. When I have a tire slipping, I hear a racheting sound. I believe my limited slip rear is toast...[ __________________ 99 WJ Limited 4.7 \| 6.5" Rockkrawler LA \| 35" Goodyear MTR Kevlar's on MB TKO's Yukon 4.56 Gears \| QD2 - rocking the Varilocks \| Surco Rack with HID's \| LED rock lights \| Smittybilt 8k Iceland Bumper / Flares / Rock Sliders \| Protofab Rear Carrier \| Flowmaster \| SuperChips \| JKS Discos My Jeep won the war, your Honda mowed my lawn. Check out my BUILD THREAD

01-02-2008, 10:43 AM	#10
CrawlerReady NAGCA Vendor Grand Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 1,994	Good lookin new pics! I think I may be rebuilding my CA bushings soon too....a lot of clanking when I drive over bumps. __________________ www.crawlerready.com "For The Truly Addicted!" Become a Fan on Facebook!

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