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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 03-04-2017
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Posted By Hounds
Yea. Have gone with a Ford Everest. Not as...

Yea. Have gone with a Ford Everest.

Not as plush on the inside and the engine is harsher under load but is rides just as well and is quieter at highway speeds.

Happy with it so for.

Heading...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 09-12-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
It's all good mate. Jeep paid for parts, I paid...

It's all good mate. Jeep paid for parts, I paid for labour. Just under $700 for that.

I'm happy with that to get it done and move onto a new rig early in the new year.


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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 09-12-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
Stuck in low range

No harder then it has been driven before. No harder then it has been driven getting up the same track before. And no harder than it has to be driven to get up the same tracks as other 4x4s set up for...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 08-12-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
Well the limit evidently is trying to get up a...

Well the limit evidently is trying to get up a track a Challenger, Prado and Patrol all had no issue with.

I'm not sure what it is but the GC breaks traction before anything else above. Too much...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 07-12-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
Stuck in low range

Diagnosis came back from Jeep as to the transfer case destruction.

Front wheel in the air combined with too much right foot.

Doesn't sound like what I was doing before it went bang at...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 29-11-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
Thanks mate. The wife is a barrister so I will...

Thanks mate. The wife is a barrister so I will run it by her and see what she thinks.

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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 29-11-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
It's a Aug 11. Jeep Aust has said they will...

It's a Aug 11.

Jeep Aust has said they will cover the parts cost. Leaving me the labour costs. Which is better then having to cover the whole deal.

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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 29-11-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
Just had a call back from Jeep. It is now a...

Just had a call back from Jeep. It is now a catastrophic failure of the transfer case. Metal has moved from the failed case into the drive line.

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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 29-11-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
No doubt a pic of it on the truck is doing the...

No doubt a pic of it on the truck is doing the rounds on the interweb as we speak 😂

Unfortunately only covered by my bank account.

Just raises the "can I trust it off the beaten track" issue...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 28-11-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
Apparently the culprit is the drive train control...

Apparently the culprit is the drive train control module which needs replacing.

About $1000 plus labour.

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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 28-11-2016
Replies: 29
Views: 5,499
Posted By Hounds
Stuck in low range

I was out at Land Cruiser Mountain Park on the weekend for some 4x4ing and camping.

All came unstuck when after the Saturday morning loop when the truck would not disengage from low range.
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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 24-08-2016
Replies: 1,246
Views: 495,529
Posted By Hounds
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160824/f643a6e57c9216ebec2d62e50e973ec2.jpg

Went for a dirty weekend in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Imbil State Forest.


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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 09-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 6,586
Posted By Hounds
I was certainly well stocked for the wait for...

I was certainly well stocked for the wait for Jeep Assist!


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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 08-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 6,586
Posted By Hounds
Mine lasted about 4 years before deciding the...

Mine lasted about 4 years before deciding the place to die was in the car park of my local Dan Murphys


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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 07-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 3,772
Posted By Hounds
Airbags on a lifted WK2- Firestone airbags from trucksprings.com

I have read that over on the myswag forum.

I have a ball weight scale I plan the pull out when I pick up the camper and see if they squirm a bit.

I want to get the ball weight at pick up. Then...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 06-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 3,772
Posted By Hounds
Thanks mate. This is now getting confusing. ...

Thanks mate.

This is now getting confusing.

The ball won't be over 220kg. ATM of the camper is only 1950kg.

I think I will just stick to plan and see how she goes when I hook it up for the...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 05-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 3,772
Posted By Hounds
Impressive camper! I have ordered a forward...

Impressive camper!

I have ordered a forward fold with an unpacked ball of 130kg which I am expecting that to raise a bit once fridge etc are added.

So it looks like the bags my be needed.

...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 05-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 3,772
Posted By Hounds
Thanks. So you found you needed the bags...

Thanks.

So you found you needed the bags over and above the self levelling shocks?

What are you towing if you don't mind me asking?


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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 05-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 3,772
Posted By Hounds
That's them. Firestone. They also look like...

That's them. Firestone.

They also look like the ones Airbag man use.

Only thing with polyair is they state only for standard height.

Do they still work on a lifted rig?


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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 05-08-2016
Replies: 17
Views: 3,772
Posted By Hounds
Airbags on a lifted WK2- Firestone airbags from trucksprings.com

Of course. I plumb forgot about them.

No not yet. I was a going to see how it was when I picked it up.

I'm just doing my research now in case I need them.


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