Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Challenge - CRD vs HEMI - Part 2

This trail is rated as medium difficulty.

Here's a little bit about the vehicles, they're both equipped with factory QD2 system, which incorporates the centre diff lock, as well as the front and rear, made by Eaton specifically for Jeep Grand Cherokee WH models (or WK in the US). The HEMI sports a 545RFE transmission and 3.73 diff gears. The CRD is equipped with NAG1 transmission and 3.55 diff gears. Both running a 4" Superlift lift kit, somewhat modified.

Both are running 33 inch tyres. The CRD is running 33x12.5R17 Atturo Trail Blade on +10 offset rims and the HEMI is running 285/70R17 Buckshot XMT Mudder with 1.5" spacers. So both end up with similar total offset.

We hope that you enjoy watching this video because we also had a lot of fun that day, besides four-wheel driving. Feel free to leave a comment. Tell us what you think in the comments section below the video, we'd love to hear from you. We really appreciate you taking the time and commenting, and we respond to almost every comment made on our channel.

Please see time stamps below 👇👇👇 for easier navigation through the video:

SCENE 1:
00:08 HEMI
01:30 CRD

SCENE 2:
02:29 HEMI
03:50 CRD

SCENE 3
05:52 HEMI
06:21 CRD

SCENE 4:
06:56 HEMI
07:15 CRD

SCENE 5:
07:25 HEMI
08:44 CRD

SCENE 6:
09:41 HEMI
10:49 CRD

SCENE 7:
12:30 HEMI
14:40 CRD

SCENE 8:
15:44 HEMI
16:28 CRD

17:39 SCENE 9

18:04 SCENE 10

18:27 SCENE 11

18:58 SCENE 12

19:46 INFLATING

19:56 ENDING

Enjoy watching and feel free to leave us a comment and share. We try and respond to every comment.

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Please see time stamps below for easier navigation through the video:
SCENE 1:
00:08 HEMI
01:30 CRD

SCENE 2:
02:29 HEMI
03:50 CRD

SCENE 3
05:52 HEMI
06:21 CRD

SCENE 4:
06:56 HEMI
07:15 CRD

SCENE 5:
07:25 HEMI
08:44 CRD

SCENE 6:
09:41 HEMI
10:49 CRD

SCENE 7:
12:30 HEMI
14:40 CRD

SCENE 8:
15:44 HEMI
16:28 CRD

17:39 SCENE 9
18:04 SCENE 10
18:27 SCENE 11
18:58 SCENE 12
19:46 INFLATING
19:56 ENDING

Enjoy watching and feel free to leave us a comment and share. We try and respond to every comment.

[sbomorse]

I've just got my first Jeep, 2006 WK Grand Cherokee with Quadra Drive II. Such a relaxing car to drive, much more comfortable than my current electric daily driver.

[tlukovics]

One of the best off-roading video. We can learn a lot. Excellent camera shooting.

[curtisjohnson]

I just bought one, super clean. Hemi, limited, QD2 and it keeps amazing me every time I take it off road. I am in love with this thing, just waiting for it to start letting me down :-)

[michaeljohn]

Those trials kick ass. Good stuff here looks like a blast. We’ll make some snow videos for you guys this winter.

[andygallegos]

“You’re imagining things” that killed me 😂😂

[joegriffin]

Love it. I've got a wj diesel, which gets plenty off road action, using an Aussie lokka, goes everywhere. I bought a black wk overland diesel after watching this video. Love em. Black ones to nice to off road as of yet..

[glenngoodall]

Great Video. Excellent examples of driving off road. Good to see people that don't flog the crap out of their 4x4s unnecessarily and drive at good speed, following good lines. Yes the CRD had tyre issues; but overall, as far as the CRD Vs Hemi goes; I think they were pretty evenly matched off road. Both had capable drivers and both didn't need to be over-revved to achieve their goals. Yes, the Hemi sounds awesome, but the CRD is no slouch, as most diesels have proven. I'll call it a tie based on the capability of both vehicles including ride height/clearance and torque being up to and achieving the challenge. Once again, good to see some respect for the vehicle without doing damage.

[mickey-qutk]

Love grand Cherokees r one of the best SUVs out there
I just bought 1. 4c4. 05 3.7 liter and I love it

[elfirebeasto]

Wheeling with you Aussies looks like it'd be one hell of a good time! Awesome videos, too.

[mr.krankypantsakakurt]

Once again a fantastic video.. You've made up my mind, I'm buying a wk. l have a low miles wj I just gave to my son, and bought a new wk2 to replace the one he wrecked. I'm going to start shopping today. Thank you.

[Nickjonesguitar]

If you read this I hope you have a good life

[JIMMY]

Too bad the 4" Superlift isn´t possible to get anymore. Any tips regarding lift kits?

[_TenaciousD_]

awesome vid, not quite your usual Patrol on 40s lol. BUT love seeing these stout Grand Cherokees out driving some beautiful terrain, and doing what most people wouldn't think they're capable of conquering as well. Nice driving skills helps as well. AND love the QD2 locker fix in part 1!

[theoriginalracingsnake]

Love the run out audio snippets on these filums. So, we never really decided which was best of the two did we? The CRD has "shit" tyres (hahaha!), but seemed to work most of the time in spite of that. The HEMI sounds amazing, and seemed more "relaxed" about the stuff it was pointed at. So for me, HEMI win.. Thanks for making these, I get quite excited when a notification pops up!

[OverlandTT]

Great to see the Jeeps out.
I'd be interested to see the fuel use comparison if fully tanked up at the start 👍

[shanehosking]

Absolutely AWESOME video once again guys! Love your work, and makes me wish I owned Look forward to the next Jeep adventure! 😎 👍👍

[dillonkoch]

damn now those are trails I wish I could take my ZR2 on those great work guys I love the sound of that hemi to

[SuperLes]

Great videos guys. I look forward to watching each new one that comes up. Good luck in your future trips..

[tonywoolnough]

I like the stance on them mate, what size wheels and lift are they running. Cheers