2011 Grand Cherokee - Now it's getting personal

[Milous]

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/2011/2011_gc_092m2.jpg


Brand new Mopar accessories catalogs for the WK2!

Available from WK2Jeeps.com: 2011 Mopar Accessories - flyer, catalog and brochure (http://www.wk2jeeps.com/wk2_mopar_accessories.htm)

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/images/2011_wk2_accessories_03m.jpg

[enzo83]

WOOOOW!!!! awesome stuff :thumbsup:

[trustee]

wheres the mesh grille listed...how about the chrome fuel door...bring back those chrome tow hooks on the pre-prod model...

[reezy8805]

Holy....holy....holy! Wow, now I'm really gettin excited.

[White Chocolate]

Wow is all I can say, I like it now!!

[maxst2]

Off road and towing package with those sexy black wheels plx.

[White WK Swagga]

Ummmm I have a semi now... LOL

[DAVY27]

!!!!

[SvenskaJeepGuy]

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/2011/2011_gc_092m2.jpg

sexy!

[jeepster23]

Those rims and mesh grill insert are sick. Those gotta be 22s any idea where I can find them?

[Chuck]

Nice! They should have an option of having things body colored.

[Scottina06]

nice...but not for me! Chrome is soooooo 2008

[bluethunderjeep]

Nice stuff! Thanks Milous!

Dave

[Scottina06]

yeah...thanks Milous! Hopefully they do a body kit for the wk2 as well.....

[RedRocker]

Overdone chrome is soooooo 1970s

Fixed it for you.

[Razoobadmash]

I like......

[B.P.O.D]

awesome milous! the interior is unreal in the new wk2!

[White WK Swagga]

So you're saying you like the exterior now Irf?

[B.P.O.D]

NO i said interior!

[White WK Swagga]

Are you sure??????? I think you like it a little bit!!!! LOL

[Chuck]

The interior is really nice but that exterior, I just don't know. They need to lose the chrome (atleast for me). They could have done a better job on the redesign but its growing on me slightly. I need to see it in person.

[Scottina06]

all the chrome is only on the Overlands...which is the upscale, high luxury model

[JeepKid]

Has a pretty big resemblence to the GMC Acadia in the pic on first post but maybe thats jus me. B.A. none the less.

[Marlin]

I like it, I think it will be quite an eye catching and imposing vehicle on the road when done "right" :)

[Scottina06]

^^^^^^yep....uh huh

[Chaoul1]

I went to the Dealership today to buy some T-case Fluid and asked when the 2011 Jeep will arrive. They told me soon, but there's one outside. It looks really nice! It was a White Overland with the V6. I'm loving it more and more!

[pjs1965]

I showed the first photo to my wife and she LOVES it. Good job Milous!

[SoCalMoparWK]

Something tells me I might be liking those black rims. hmmmm. Hopefully they are th same lug/bolt pattern.

[Milous]

Added a third WK2 accessories PDF, check out the wheel options in the brochure...

2011 Mopar Accessories - flyer, catalog and brochure (http://www.wk2jeeps.com/wk2_mopar_accessories.htm)

[Milous]

I showed the first photo to my wife and she LOVES it. Good job Milous!
Here's an uncropped 1152 x 864 version:

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/2011/2011_gc_092L.jpg

[trustee]

the new one looks great...looks like they put in the tow hooks but they are powdered black instead of chrome...still missing the fuel door...those new wheels look classy (20in)

[nek121328]

Milous, nice job as the third brochure is the best one. I was looking for those 18" winter tire wheels, like the rear fog lights, fuel economy guage and air intake kit to name a few items. Wish they had included the part numbers for Jeep parts folks easy reference. Know it would save time when I'm checking prices on Monday.
Thanks again.

[Scottina06]

awesome Milous! (as usual)

[hound]

Nice to see they are offering the Kicker upgrade again. Any idea when it will be available?

[mangoe]

I am loving all that chromre,bring on the u connect guardian later this year or on the 2012 line up.

[Megatron]

Chrome overload..

[GCOverland]

Hmm, nice!:thumbsup:

So do I get that right?

You can get:

-Panorama-Roof

AND

- Rear-DVD-system (either with 2 headrest-screens or a console mounted screen between the front-seats

AND

- Still have the full functionality as the factory-installed system that would delete the Pano-roof (with full functionality I mean the option to get FLO-TV and to connect it to the car's stereo-system)

If yes, that would be awesome because I felt a bit stupid for paying an additional $1500 for the optional factory DVD-entertainment system on the Overland ALTHOUGH I would lose the pano-roof...:)

[LJS8510]

saw this here at AllPar anyone knows if the power steering true??
what makes it better?

www.allpar.com/.../2011-grand-cherokee-getting-electric-steer...


Sources tell us that electrohydraulic power steering will be a Jeep Grand Cherokee option for late in 2010, though the rationale behind it — and whether it will replace the current hydraulic system — is unknown. Electrohydraulic power steering, in theory, should reduce the parts count and make the use of start-stop or hybrid systems easier.

Quadra-Lift and Quadra-Drive are both due at the end of this month, to be followed by a Mopar Chrome Edition Group adding to the already generous shine of the luxury Jeeps. White Gold paint will emphasize the luxury aspect of the Grand Cherokees, as well.

[Milous]

saw this here at AllPar anyone knows if the power steering true??
It's been listed for quite awhile now on the upcoming features list at this JG link: http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=4482

It will be a running change on the 3.6L starting November 15th.

[daellis]

i want to order the ambient light kit. Any idea when it will be available? I did not see it on the Mopar website.

[Scottina06]

just get the bulb numbers and switch out to LED's yourself. One of our vendors...xenondepot...sells LED's for the interior. Some of thsoe mat match up with the 2011.

[daellis]

yea but would I have the option to change colors without switching bulbs?

[Scottina06]

change colors? Does the mopar kit change colors? I thought it was just led bulbs made by putco???

[daellis]

They are supposed to change 7 or 8 different colors.

[Scottina06]

gotcha...didnt know that. The kit was so expensive....I never looked into it. Ther may be some color changing LED's out there.

[jeepster23]

i want to order the ambient light kit. Any idea when it will be available? I did not see it on the Mopar website.

It is available now on EBAY I think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2011-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Interior-Ambient-Lighting-oem-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d29f5a3afQQitemZ40013 5922607QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[daellis]

Thanks man!

[iJeep]

Very nice!! Don't care for the rims tho.

[GCOverland]

I was wondering how and where this "Rotary Knob" will be installed. I like the LED-feature but I certainly don't want a knob glued somewhere on the dashboard with an ugly wire running over the dash.:o

[Milous]

change colors? Does the mopar kit change colors? I thought it was just led bulbs made by putco???
4 colors, two intensity levels for each = "8" variations.

http://www.wkjeeps.com/ambient.htm


I was wondering how and where this "Rotary Knob" will be installed. I like the LED-feature but I certainly don't want a knob glued somewhere on the dashboard with an ugly wire running over the dash.:o
I installed the kit in my '08 as a test exercise for the WK web site. Since I didn't want a "permanent" installation I simply routed the switch out through the side of the center console trim. Worked perfectly, the switch stays in place by itself and with the seat in the normal drive position it is out of the way yet fully accessible.

http://www.wkjeeps.com/interior/ambient_03m.jpg


WK2 ambient light kit notes:

The kit for the WK2 (p/n 82212347) is different than the kit for the WK1 (p/n 82211607AD). The WK kit includes additional lighting for the rear footwells. The WK2 kit is not available yet, and for some reason has been deleted from the recently revised 2011 WK2 accessories catalog. It could be awhile before it becomes available.

While the seller on ebay is advertising and listing the kit as being for "2010-2011" GC's, I believe the kit he is selling is the WK1 kit, and he is even charging the (higher) list price for the WK2 kit. When available, it be be a lot cheaper through JustForJeeps.com.

The WK1 kit will not fit the WK2, they are not interchangeable.

[GCOverland]

Thank You for the info, Milous.:thumbsup:

Let's see what kit will be available for the WK2.

[Scottina06]

awesome info

[XenonDepot]

I got to drive a 2011 V8 limited the other day. My father in law is looking at getting one. I liked it very much. THey dropped the price in comparison to the older models.

Steve

[Scottina06]

bump for great info

[DavidB]

I have the lighted door sills, chrome bezels and the grill inserts ordered for the GC when it comes in. I would love to know what the chrome wheel cost??

[J13ntv]

I have the lighted door sills, chrome bezels and the grill inserts ordered for the GC when it comes in. I would love to know what the chrome wheel cost??

How much were each of these accessories if you don't mind me asking? I haven't seen the grill insert listed on the mopar accessory site, else it went up within the past 2 days.

[DavidB]

How much were each of these accessories if you don't mind me asking? I haven't seen the grill insert listed on the mopar accessory site, else it went up within the past 2 days.

I dont mind telling but I have to warn you that you should be sitting down first. Prices installed are as follows
Chrome stainless nesh grill $443.00
illumintaed sill $239
chrome bezels $143

The only reason that I when ahead and had the dealer order and install so that when my wife sees the GC for the first time it will be the way its going to be. Besides I think the apperance will just blow her away. After the winter I will pick up a set of chrome wheels

[Spoon]

I dont mind telling but I have to warn you that you should be sitting down first. Prices installed are as follows
Chrome stainless nesh grill $443.00
illumintaed sill $239
chrome bezels $143

The only reason that I when ahead and had the dealer order and install so that when my wife sees the GC for the first time it will be the way its going to be. Besides I think the apperance will just blow her away. After the winter I will pick up a set of chrome wheels

Please post some pictures once you have them installed, would love to see!

[Skip Lincoln]

I dont mind telling but I have to warn you that you should be sitting down first. Prices installed are as follows
Chrome stainless nesh grill $443.00
illumintaed sill $239
chrome bezels $143

The only reason that I when ahead and had the dealer order and install so that when my wife sees the GC for the first time it will be the way its going to be. Besides I think the apperance will just blow her away. After the winter I will pick up a set of chrome wheels

By any chance, do you know the part number for the stainless grill insert?

+1 on pics!

Thanks,
Skip

[BJB]

nice...but not for me! Chrome is soooooo 2008

I love that photo!!! Scott, are you Amish?? :lol:

[Scottina06]

LOL.....yes! I built my computer from sticks and dried amish bread....

[Bucky]

I dont mind telling but I have to warn you that you should be sitting down first. Prices installed are as follows
Chrome stainless nesh grill $443.00
illumintaed sill $239
chrome bezels $143

The only reason that I when ahead and had the dealer order and install so that when my wife sees the GC for the first time it will be the way its going to be. Besides I think the apperance will just blow her away. After the winter I will pick up a set of chrome wheels

Do you mind sharing which Michigan dealer you ordered from and what your experience was like?

[DavidB]

By any chance, do you know the part number for the stainless grill insert?

+1 on pics!

Thanks,
Skip

Sorry, I dont have the part number, I just emailed the sales person and he took care of the rest. The next time I go there I will get that and post it.

[DavidB]

Do you mind sharing which Michigan dealer you ordered from and what your experience was like?

I have gone through Boyd Earls Lakeshore http://www.boydearls.com in Montague, MI. The sales person "Darby" has been great. He has kept me as informed as he possibly can and delt with my constant stream of questions in a very professional manner.

[Bucky]

I have gone through Boyd Earls Lakeshore http://www.boydearls.com in Montague, MI. The sales person "Darby" has been great. He has kept me as informed as he possibly can and delt with my constant stream of questions in a very professional manner.

Thank you. Through various trips around Michigan over the last few weeks I've visited five different Jeep dealerships, but not that one. Thanks for the tip.

[Steeler]

I dont mind telling but I have to warn you that you should be sitting down first. Prices installed are as follows
Chrome stainless nesh grill $443.00
illumintaed sill $239
chrome bezels $143

The only reason that I when ahead and had the dealer order and install so that when my wife sees the GC for the first time it will be the way its going to be. Besides I think the apperance will just blow her away. After the winter I will pick up a set of chrome wheels

When you say chrome bezels, do you mean the foglight bezels?

[DavidB]

When you say chrome bezels, do you mean the foglight bezels?


Yes, I just think that they give the front a finished look

[Steeler]

Yes, I just think that they give the front a finished look

I have them. The MSRP on those are $79.00. You can install those yourself in less than 10 minutes. They pop on and off. No tools, just a roll off painters tape and a thick credit card. Don't pay someone $64.00 to put them on.

[Scottina06]

We have a vendor here...black ops...that sells those fog bezels in real carbon fiber......

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[Jim Hef]

I don't think black replacing black does as much for the look, carbon fiber or not. I'm waiting for some pics from guys that have also added the mesh grille insert. For me, the chrome bezels and bright stainless pedals will be the first things added after the mats.

[Skip Lincoln]

Sorry, I dont have the part number, I just emailed the sales person and he took care of the rest. The next time I go there I will get that and post it.

OK, thanks! I'm considering the same items for my Overland when it finally arrives.

Skip

[Scottina06]

I don't think black replacing black does as much for the look, carbon fiber or not. I'm waiting for some pics from guys that have also added the mesh grille insert. For me, the chrome bezels and bright stainless pedals will be the first things added after the mats.



and chrome from 2002 does? LOL...JMO:thumbsup:

[Spoon]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j79/puppypaws22/Jeep/ChromeJeep.jpg


Scott you no likey?? :arms:

[J13ntv]

I don't think black replacing black does as much for the look, carbon fiber or not. I'm waiting for some pics from guys that have also added the mesh grille insert. For me, the chrome bezels and bright stainless pedals will be the first things added after the mats.

Jim what mats do you have your mind set on.. and are the metal petals a Mopar accessory?

[Kev-]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j79/puppypaws22/Jeep/ChromeJeep.jpg


Scott you no likey?? :arms:
Hah! That picture is from the Philippines. That's a "jeepney" (jeep-knee). Those things are EVERYWHERE over there, mostly used as public transportation. That one is merely typical of the flashiness and accessorization applied to most of them. I've seen some that are much flashier. I suppose some of you might already have heard about jeepneys, since this is a jeep forum and all ;)

[Spoon]

Hah! That picture is from the Philippines. That's a "jeepney" (jeep-knee). Those things are EVERYWHERE over there, mostly used as public transportation. That one is merely typical of the flashiness and accessorization applied to most of them. I've seen some that are much flashier. I suppose some of you might already have heard about jeepneys, since this is a jeep forum and all ;)

Well I have not so thank you for the info! :thumbsup:

[Scottina06]

Im more of a paint match type of guy...I would remove the bezels and have them painted to match....
Any of you thought of that? I'd also paint match the door moldings and any other chrome

[Jim Hef]

...are the metal pedals a Mopar accessory?
Yes, shown in the accessories catalog. Sort of close to the SRT set.
Im more of a paint match type of guy....
Agreed, and that's certainly a possibility for the fog bezels. With all the chrome of the front end, I think the accessory bezels are a nice choice, and certainly not very expensive.

[earf45]

I want those black 20''s something fierce! hell even those black 18"s. i think they'll look good on my blackberry overland

[J13ntv]

Milous or anyone else who works/has access to pricing. Do you know what dealer cost (invoice or whatever you call it for accessories) is for the tubular chrome side steps for the 2011 WK2? I'm just trying to see how good of a deal they really are online compared to what the cost is on the items. At a MSRP of about 516 they are costly but look pretty good.

[Scottina06]

I saw them for $461 on ebay...

are any of you guys checking justforjeeps.com?

[J13ntv]

I saw them for $461 on ebay...

are any of you guys checking justforjeeps.com?

I could do better on jparts.com at 423. I
Just curious my neighbor who is away for the week can get me accessories at cost + 10 percent. Thus I'm trying to see what cost really is verses the online price I can just order and get before they even arrive home..and not feel werid if I want to return them. But if I can save another 50 to 100 it would be worth the wait.

[XenonDepot]

Does anyone know when they will be releasing the blind spot indicator option on the 2011 models?

Steve

[Scottina06]

Does anyone know when they will be releasing the blind spot indicator option on the 2011 models?

Steve


we are hearing Dec. for the tech package...which includes blind spot

[blackpepper]

:) I've seen it in action.. works well.. when I was following a pair of WK2s over the bridge I was apparently in the Overland's blind spot as the little orange triangle was lighting up in the passenger side mirror. I moved forward a bit, and the light turned off.. looks like a simple yet effective feature! :)

[tkln]

A couple of years ago I test drove a Volvo with it..I don't know if the indicators are the same, but I found it extremely annoying. On the Volvo it could be turned off...any idea if that will be the case here?

[J13ntv]

A couple of years ago I test drove a Volvo with it..I don't know if the indicators are the same, but I found it extremely annoying. On the Volvo it could be turned off...any idea if that will be the case here?

Its an option.. Don't order it if you want it off.. lol Save the $$

[blackpepper]

A couple of years ago I test drove a Volvo with it..I don't know if the indicators are the same, but I found it extremely annoying. On the Volvo it could be turned off...any idea if that will be the case here?

I test drove a Volvo for my parents before they went with a Lexus..

The Volvo light is within the cabin, not on the mirror so it's more prominent.
n-ejjtcj3Ws

The Jeep's indicator is within the external mirror and not as big but just big enough to see.

[XenonDepot]

Scott,

Do you think that the dealership would be able to add the blind spot indicator to an overland jeep that does not have them currently installed? My father in-law just picked up a 2011 overland and would have liked to have the blind spot indicator.

Steve

[Scottina06]

Steve-I very seriously doubt it.....cheaply that is. Its probably a hodge podge of mirrors and sensors. It would be doable..but expensive. But lets play wait and see though. I had people tell me the same things about items I added to my Jeep....LOL. Mopar may come out with a kit similar to the rear back up sensors or rear camera

[Scottina06]

Has he joined yet? By the way.....LOL

[J13ntv]

Scott,

Do you think that the dealership would be able to add the blind spot indicator to an overland jeep that does not have them currently installed? My father in-law just picked up a 2011 overland and would have liked to have the blind spot indicator.

Steve

The engineers in the chat we had on JG said it would be very difficult to add after the factory however that doesn't make it impossible I suppose.

[XenonDepot]

Thanks guys. Either way, the vehicle is amazing. Very smooth ride and the interior is gorgeous. I will try snapping some pics and posting them up. He got silver on tan leather.

Steve

[Scottina06]

are the fogs HID's? What are the bulbs in those and the headlamps?

[XenonDepot]

Fogs are not HIDs to the best of my knowledge. I haven't taken a look at the bulb yet but will do so when I see him next. It does have pretty cool interior LED map lights though.

[Scottina06]

yeah...we were told the limited and Overland had HID fogs

[Technosavant]

The engineers in the chat we had on JG said it would be very difficult to add after the factory however that doesn't make it impossible I suppose.

From what I can tell (I could be wrong, but it's basically doing the same job, no point in designing a completely different system), the BLIS is basically just another sensor of the type they use for the rear parking distance alert system, only it's mounted in the side of the rear bumper cover, not the rear. Mate that to a light on the side mirror and a buzzer, and you're there. Still, I wonder if there's just no spot on the stock harness for it- that, the mirror differences, and the computer programming are probably the main obstacles. The computer isn't much of one, but the mirror and the harness would be.

[XenonDepot]

I'll check it out Scott and advise.

Technosavant - Thanks for the input!

[dubwarren]

yeah...we were told the limited and Overland had HID fogs


no hid's for fog lights from the factory on overland.

[Scottina06]

what are the bulb part numbers?

[dpope]

we are hearing Dec. for the tech package...which includes blind spot

Another thread said you could order the tech package today. I don't know if that means they will be building that way right away. I didn't hear from my dealer today as expected so I can't say that I personally know that. Other members are definatley informed.

[Scottina06]

^^^^that could be true.......dec. was the last I heard

[RMac]

My understanding is that the items that became available today are for November build.

[HEMInator]

My understanding is that the items that became available today are for November build.

Nothing on Jeep.com yet so it would be great if anyone could chime in on whether the dealers are able to order any of these new options (Mineral Grey, Saddle, ACC, Blind Spot, Rear Cross Path Detection, Advanced Collision Warning etc.)

[dpope]

My understanding is that the items that became available today are for November build.

I would be ok with that. I'm in no rush to get rid of my paid for Tahoe with 118,000 miles:rolleyes:
Seriously I would just like to get it ordered the way I want it and then play the waiting game.
I did this last year with the wifes Camaro. Once it was ordered then I went into frantic when will it be here mode. Really only because it was her anniversary present. Sure enough it came in 2 days before.

[dpope]

Nothing on Jeep.com yet so it would be great if anyone could chime in on whether the dealers are able to order any of these new options (Mineral Grey, Saddle, ACC, Blind Spot, Rear Cross Path Detection, Advanced Collision Warning etc.)

I was hoping they would update the site today with more options. Looks like they got a few more 2011 models up though.

[RMac]

Yes, dealers can order the new options as of today. The web site updates always lag behind the dealer order availability date.

[XenonDepot]

Should be seeing him today. I will see what I can figure out. Will take some pictures too.

[Scottina06]

^^^^cool

[Milous]

NEW RELEASE - FEBRUARY 2011:

2011 Grand Cherokee Mopar accessories - Quick Reference Guide - 29 pages

Download here:

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/wk2_mopar_accessories.htm