Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
09-12-2005, 03:20 AM
#11
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
inside the rear wheel well.
I am happy with my 01 WJ,
Marko
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
inside the rear wheel well.
I am happy with my 01 WJ,
Marko
09-12-2005, 03:20 AM
#12
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
inside the rear wheel well.
I am happy with my 01 WJ,
Marko
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
inside the rear wheel well.
I am happy with my 01 WJ,
Marko
09-12-2005, 03:20 AM
#13
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
inside the rear wheel well.
I am happy with my 01 WJ,
Marko
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
inside the rear wheel well.
I am happy with my 01 WJ,
Marko
09-12-2005, 09:18 AM
#14
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
FWIW, I had an '01 WJ from 1/02 through 07/04. Bought new, by 22,000 mi it
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
09-12-2005, 09:18 AM
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
FWIW, I had an '01 WJ from 1/02 through 07/04. Bought new, by 22,000 mi it
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
09-12-2005, 09:18 AM
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
FWIW, I had an '01 WJ from 1/02 through 07/04. Bought new, by 22,000 mi it
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
09-12-2005, 09:18 AM
#17
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
FWIW, I had an '01 WJ from 1/02 through 07/04. Bought new, by 22,000 mi it
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
had numerous little issues, fuel gauge nutty (never fixed), trans leak,
shift lever at trans fell off (never tightened at factory), differential
howl (never attempted to repair since dealer flat rate goons were likely to
just make it worse) and finally, rotor warpage almost immediately.
WRT the latter issue, dealer replaced rotors & calipers with 2002 & later
spec units. Still had a bit of judder which I traced to warped rears. At
that point I cut bait & sold it.
The one I had was a 4.7 V8 Laredo with the full time AWD xfer case (can;t
remember what the marketing name is), without the semi-locking diffs. The
good, it was very comfortable, well finished, and capable off road when
compared to POS Ford Exploreres and the other crap the auto industry now
tries to pass off as "4x4s". The bad, it wasn't a particularly reliable
vehicle, nor did it have much utility for towing, load carrying, etc.
"marko" <nulll@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:W_9Ve.9254$_k2.145489@news2.nokia.com...
> Billy Ray wrote:
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono calipers,
> hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The V8
> comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser is
> less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where salt
> is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint inside
> the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
09-12-2005, 11:00 AM
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they
would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
enough.
marko wrote:
> Billy Ray wrote:
>
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
> V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
> is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
> salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
> inside the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they
would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
enough.
marko wrote:
> Billy Ray wrote:
>
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
> V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
> is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
> salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
> inside the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
09-12-2005, 11:00 AM
#19
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they
would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
enough.
marko wrote:
> Billy Ray wrote:
>
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
> V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
> is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
> salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
> inside the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they
would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
enough.
marko wrote:
> Billy Ray wrote:
>
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
> V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
> is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
> salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
> inside the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
09-12-2005, 11:00 AM
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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
Marko, I've had two WJs, a '99 and an '02, and with nearly 200K miles
total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they
would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
enough.
marko wrote:
> Billy Ray wrote:
>
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
> V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
> is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
> salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
> inside the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
total between the two neither ever had a warped rotor. Then again, I
always made sure the lug nuts were hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs so they
would be tightened evenly, helping to prevent warped rotors. If you
just let the tire jocks use an impact wrench to replace the lug nuts,
warped rotors is the likely outcome. No, torque-sticks are not accurate
enough.
marko wrote:
> Billy Ray wrote:
>
>> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
>> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>>
>> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>
>
> The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
> rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
> calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
> Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
> seems to have helped for most (check the above link).
>
> I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
> serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
> service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
> V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
> is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
> salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
> aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
> inside the rear wheel well.
>
> I am happy with my 01 WJ,
>
> Marko
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/