I just purchased my 2005 Silver WK Hemi Limited a few weeks ago. It took me quite a while to find one somewhat near me in silver with every available option. I have not had a Jeep in almost a decade, but previosly I owned both a ZJ and WJ.
Immediately upon purchase, I made the following modifications/additions:
Next, I want to perform some common upgrades and am looking for advice/suggestions. After driving the WK for a few weeks now, addressing the ride quality is probably my first priority so it appears the Bilstein 5100s and Addco front sway bar would be the most beneficial modifications to start with.
I considered the K&N air filter or FIPK, but after reading through many threads here on the forum, I decided on the AC Delco air filter for $13 as the most effective air filter.
I have also been considering the following modifications:
The Jeep has 162K miles on it and the mileage, especially on the highway, is even lower than I was expecting. After reading through many threads on MPG, I was looking for suggestions on what I might try to improve the mileage. Here is what I been thinking I would start with: (thanks to Walt- http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/9-5-mpg-how-improve-1499960/index2.html#post15221307)
Any feedback on which of the above is most the most bang for the buck? Any other suggestions?
Lastly, my HEMI has the surge problem described here around 2000 RPM at highway speeds so I am looking to address that as well:http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/subtle-hemi-surge-530286/index2.html
Thanks in advance for any replies
Immediately upon purchase, I made the following modifications/additions:
- Had dealer perform ignition switch recall
- Full professional interior, exterior, and engine bay detail (Jeep was very dirty and appeared to have never been waxed/sealed)
- BF Goodrich A/T KO2 in stock 245/65 17
- SRT Bright Pedals
- Bosch Icon wipers
- Husky floor and cargo liners
- Jeep Hitch Receiver Plug
- Moved "LIMITED" badge to under "4X4" on left side of tailgate
- Added "HEMI" badger under "5.7L" on right side of tailgate
- Added "Trail Rated" badge to right side to mirror the existing one
- Added "Jeep" tire valve stem covers from eBay
- Added Jeep cupholder liners
- Scosche Magic Mount for iPhone
- 24" black antenna from AntennaX
- Monoprice black iPhone lightning cable and Stereo to 2RCA cable to connect iPhone to DVD player Aux. to allow playback through speakers
- AC Delco Air Filter
- Existing key and fob was very dirty and worn so I purchased a $7 eBay flip key remote and swapped electronics from OEM fob and had new key cut at Walmart ($1.49) so I now have a brand new flip key remote fob
Next, I want to perform some common upgrades and am looking for advice/suggestions. After driving the WK for a few weeks now, addressing the ride quality is probably my first priority so it appears the Bilstein 5100s and Addco front sway bar would be the most beneficial modifications to start with.
I considered the K&N air filter or FIPK, but after reading through many threads here on the forum, I decided on the AC Delco air filter for $13 as the most effective air filter.
I have also been considering the following modifications:
- Door entry guards
- New black wheels
- Spyder LED taillights
- Replacing stock fog lights with 4" KC Hilites Rally 400 lights (if that will work), or adding other aux. lights probably to front bumper or future roof rack
The Jeep has 162K miles on it and the mileage, especially on the highway, is even lower than I was expecting. After reading through many threads on MPG, I was looking for suggestions on what I might try to improve the mileage. Here is what I been thinking I would start with: (thanks to Walt- http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/9-5-mpg-how-improve-1499960/index2.html#post15221307)
- Oil change with Mobil1
- AC Delco AIr Filter (on the way from Amazon; AutoZone, O'Reilly's, and WalMart did not carry it
- Replace all 16 spark plugs with Champion 570
- PCV valve
- Transmission fluid change
- Change fluids in transfer case and in both axles
- Serpentine belt
- Air intake filter
Any feedback on which of the above is most the most bang for the buck? Any other suggestions?
Lastly, my HEMI has the surge problem described here around 2000 RPM at highway speeds so I am looking to address that as well:http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/subtle-hemi-surge-530286/index2.html
Thanks in advance for any replies