Lucas’s 1996 Grand Cherokee Make-A-Wish® Build

Step 1 - Putting the Pieces Together

Following some body work, the crew over at Malvern Collision slathered the Grand Cherokee’s sheet metal in a custom Cobalt Blue hue before tackling some maintenance items. Valve cover, oil pan, as well as various essential engine gaskets, were replaced in an effort to keep the inline-six running strong and smooth for years to come. To prepare for the soon-to-be-mounted 33” Mickey Thompson Baja ATZP3 tires, the Jeep’s differentials were sent out for re-gearing before addressing the interior. Lucas’ blue and black color scheme request was carried through the entire build to the interior of his ZJ. The ExtremeTerrain team ditched the original and worn, beige interior in favor for a beautiful new black interior, from headliner to carpet, accented with custom blue stitching. Next came illumination upgrades, with the replacement of the factory head and tail lamps in favor of new Spyder Euro units. Raxiom Single Row 50” lightbar and 3” square LED light cubes along with blue Vision X Tantrum LED Rock Lights and Baja Designs Squadron Sport Flush Mount LED lighting were affixed for additional brilliance. Moving onto the exterior, an ARB winching front bumper, Rock Hard 4x4 Patriot Series rear bumper, rock sliders and Barricade roof rack basket complement the Rough Country 4” Lift Kit. Rugged Ridge’s All Terrain Fender Flare Kit assist in keeping the massive 33” Mickey Thompsons, mounted on Mammoth 8 Black Steel Wheels, from protruding from the ZJ’s body, therefore, keeping it street legal for Pennsylvania stringent vehicle inspection standards. Finally, the underside was wrapped up by way of a Flowmaster Catback Exhaust for some increased rumble and exhalation.