[grzesiuskow]

Im Thinking about getting another one for myself. Currently have 2002 WJ V8 Select-trac, very happy with it. I just want to know which one would be better to get, especially for off road. I want V8, 4.7 engine. NO HEMI, NO 6 cylinder.

[Wheelin98TJ]

Most wheelers would prefer the WJ for its straight front axle.

[ArloGuthroJeep]

Well if you get the QDII in the WK, then the WK is better hands down over a QD WJ IMHO. I have seen the QDII go up some pretty crazy stuff Otherwise the WJ is better.

[walter_da_jpr]

WJ will generally be chosen, especially if you consider the price you can pay for another one, because you could get a nice 04 and have solid axles and a decent amount of aftermarket parts. Just makes more sense than wheeling a very new vehicles IMO.

[Pretty C]

Also the transfer case shifting in the WK is all electronic.

You have to hold up a lever and wait for the electronics to do its' thang. The driver has no real manual control over the t-case.

[ArloGuthroJeep]

Originally Posted by Pretty C

Also the transfer case shifting in the WK is all electronic.

You have to hold up a lever and wait for the electronics to do its' thang. The driver has no real manual control over the t-case.

That is something you'll just have to get used to accepting, what modern day car still has a manual linkage? It isn't even worth comparing anymore since it just is...

[BLACKzj52]

Originally Posted by ArloGuthroJeep

Well if you get the QDII in the WK, then the WK is better hands down over a QD WJ IMHO. I have seen the QDII go up some pretty crazy stuff Otherwise the WJ is better.

psh get a locker

[BlaineWasHere]

I have a pretty sweet one you can buy and it is allready off-road ready!!!

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[CMARJEEP]

Originally Posted by grzesiuskow

Im Thinking about getting another one for myself. Currently have 2002 WJ V8 Select-trac, very happy with it. I just want to know which one would be better to get, especially for off road. I want V8, 4.7 engine. NO HEMI, NO 6 cylinder.

well since you dont want a 6 cylinder or a HEMI and you want the 4.7 that only leaves you with the WJ.

Looks like you answered your own question buddy.

[grzesiuskow]

Originally Posted by cmarjeep

well since you dont want a 6 cylinder or a HEMI and you want the 4.7 that only leaves you with the WJ.

Looks like you answered your own question buddy.

No, there is a 4.7 V8 for WK.
here are the engines:
3.7 V6
4.7 V8
5.7 HEMI
6.1 HEMI

here is the link to 4.7 WK engine
http://www.jeep.com/en/2008/grand_cherokee/capability/engines/?feature=feature_4_7_liter_ffv_v8_link

[CMARJEEP]

Originally Posted by grzesiuskow

No, there is a 4.7 V8 for WK.
here are the engines:
3.7 V6
4.7 V8
5.7 HEMI
6.1 HEMI

here is the link to 4.7 WK engine
http://www.jeep.com/en/2008/grand_cherokee/capability/engines/?feature=feature_4_7_liter_ffv_v8_link

touché.... i never knew that. i thought there were only the hemi and the 6. havent done much research on them. get the dub tho. solid axles rule for keeping all four on the ground.

[KingPrat]

Originally Posted by grzesiuskow

No, there is a 4.7 V8 for WK.
here are the engines:
3.7 V6
4.7 V8
5.7 HEMI
6.1 HEMI

here is the link to 4.7 WK engine
http://www.jeep.com/en/2008/grand_cherokee/capability/engines/?feature=feature_4_7_liter_ffv_v8_link

Don't forget the 3.0L Diesel

[tbm5690]

WJ hands down solid front, smaller, lighter, and you're an idiot if you take a brand new car and beat it up off road. And parts are WAY easier to find for the WJ. Why don't you want the HEMI?

[ArloGuthroJeep]

Originally Posted by tbm5690

WJ hands down solid front, smaller, lighter, and you're an idiot if you take a brand new car and beat it up off road. And parts are WAY easier to find for the WJ. Why don't you want the HEMI?

You calling me an idiot?

[Redbob]

I can certainly understand not wanting that silly little V6 they put in the WK, but there's nothing wrong with the I6 in the WJ.

Unless you lust to burn the most fuel possible. Then the Hemi's your engine.