| From the launch of the 1999 models and up until September 2, 2003, the Up Country Suspension Group package has been an available option on all WJ models, except (for marketing reasons) 2002-2004 Limited's with the HO engine. Utilizing upgraded shocks, springs and tires, the UC package claims to give about 1" of additional lift, with a slightly firmer and steadier ride. However, there seems to be a variety of different springs that have been used for this option, with some owners claiming only 5/8" of lift while others have stated higher. The "body roll" factor seems to be worse on most models with this option (a shortcoming which can be easily solved with an upgraded rear sway bar ).
Overland models with and without Up Country Suspension
Starting at the end of model year 2002 production, Jeep introduced a "delete" option for the Up Country Suspension, which up until that time had been standard on all Overland models. The "delete" option, however, just takes away the Up Country shocks and springs and not the skid plates, tow hooks or upgraded tires. The reason for this change is that supposedly research showed some customers preferred the ride of the "softer" standard suspension, although it has never been promoted that way.
A problem that came up with the "delete" option is that the Up Country package ordering code ("SDA") was confusing. It was offered as a "$0.00" no cost option, so when ordering a new vehicle, many dealers and customers had mistakenly checked the box for this, as it is defined only as "QuadraCoil Suspension". Since it was "free", customers and dealers assumed "why not put it on the order". Since QuadraCoil Suspension is standard on all models of Grand Cherokeee anyway, by checking the box you were in effect deleting the Up Country Suspension and "bringing it back" to the standard suspension level. There was no mention of the U/C option being "deleted" on the sticker, nor was a credit given for taking the feature away. Any Overland models that have the "SDA/ QuadraCoil" option listed on the sticker do NOT have the Up Country Suspension components.
Up Country package discontinued for all models as of August 31, 2003
All models built after August 2003 were no longer offered with the Up Country package, the special shocks and springs were discontinued. Skid plates and tow hooks, formerly included with the Up Country package and also available separately, became standard on the Overland and optional on all other models.
Adding the Up Country components to non U/C vehicles:
WJ owners having the standard suspension (Quadra-coil) can add part or all of the UC package components to their vehicles. Although, like adding any other parts or options after the fact, it is much more expensive. All that is really needed are the springs and shocks (plus the skid plates and/or tow hooks if desired). The end result will probably be around 1/2" of increased lift.
Up Country package availability
(Optional on all models except Overland) |
| Model / Year |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
| Laredo
1 "F" Package only
2 Special Edition "T" Package only
(Not available on Freedom, Columbia
or Rocky Mountain Editions)
|
X |
X |
X1 |
X1 |
X1 |
X2 |
| Limited
3 Except models with HO engine
|
X |
X |
X |
X3 |
X3 |
X3 |
| Overland
(Standard but not included on all models,
see Overland notes above)
|
- |
- |
- |
X |
X |
X |
| Springs - Front 1999-2004
Up Country front spring and standard front spring
|
| Type |
Code (L/R) |
DC Part # |
Comments |
MSRP |
| Standard (845 lb) |
ZKE, ZYE |
52088262 |
1999-2004 |
$104.00 |
| Standard (900 lb) |
ZKF, ZYF |
52088263 |
1999-2004 |
$104.00 |
| Standard (960 lb) |
ZKG, ZYG |
52088264 |
1999-2004
'04 Columbia I6
|
$104.00 |
| Standard (1020 lb) |
ZKH, ZYH |
52088265 |
1999-2004 |
$47.60 |
| Standard (1085 lb) |
ZK1, ZY1 |
52088269 |
1999-2004 |
$109.00 |
| Standard |
ZLH, ZZH |
52080399AA |
2003-2004 |
$44.25 |
| Standard (1000 lb) |
ZLG, ZZG |
52089421 |
1999-2004 |
$62.75 |
| Up Country (820 lb) |
ZLE, ZZE |
52088267 |
1999-2004 |
$109.00 |
| Up Country (930 lb) |
ZLF, ZZF |
52088268 |
1999-2004 |
$109.00 |
| Springs - Rear 1999-2004 |
| Type |
Code (L/R) |
DC Part # |
Comments |
MSRP |
| Standard |
SKW, ZYW |
52088343 |
1999-2004 |
$73.50 |
| Standard |
ZKY, ZYY |
52088404 |
1999-2004
'04 Columbia I6
|
$99.75 |
| Standard |
ZKX, ZYX |
52088550 |
1999-2004 |
$112.00 |
| Standard |
ZLU, ZZU |
52088551 |
1999-2004 |
$99.75 |
| Standard (tow pkg) |
ZLX, ZZX |
52080400AA |
1999-2004 |
$73.00 |
| Standard (tow pkg) |
ZKZ, ZYZ |
52089500AA |
1999-2004
(confirmed on Overland w/o U/C)
|
$54.00 |
| Up Country |
ZLV, ZZV |
52088344 |
1999-2004 |
$109.00 |
| Up Country |
ZLW, ZZW |
52088345 |
1999-2004 |
$109.00 |
| Shocks - Front 1999-2004
Front and rear Up Country shocks
|
| Type |
DC Part # |
MSRP |
| Standard |
5014730AM (1999-2004)
|
$145.00
|
| Up Country |
5014732AG (1999-2004)
|
$169.00
|
| Shocks - Rear 1999-2004
Front and rear Up Country shocks
|
| Type |
DC Part # |
MSRP |
| Standard |
52088221AK (1999-2004)
|
$78.45 |
| Up Country |
52088235AE (1999-2004) |
$143.00 |
| Front skid plates
Front skid plates, with and without access holes
|
| Year |
Part # |
Comments |
MSRP |
| 1999-2001 |
52058923 |
Plate with large access holes |
$83.70 |
| 2002-2004 |
52080217AB |
Plate with no access holes |
$143.00 |
| 1999-2004 |
82207487 or 82208305 (same) |
Mopar kit with same plate as above (no access holes)
Includes plate and 4x M10x1.50x40 mounting bolts.
Specially priced as a Mopar accessory. |
$59.05 |
| 1999-2004 |
6505961AA |
M10x1.5x40 mounting bolts |
$3.00 ea. |
| Transfer case skid plates
|
| Year |
Part # |
Comments |
MSRP |
| 1999-2004 |
52058922 |
Skid plate (same skid plate as below) Does not include hardware! You will need 4 mounting bolts. |
$118.00 |
| 1999-2004 |
82204489 (No longer available) |
Skid plate, Mopar kit (same skid plate as above)
(includes plate and 4x M10x1.50x35 bolts w/washers) |
$59.05 |
| 1999-2004 |
6503571
or
06502467 |
M10x1.50x35 mounting bolts (w/washers). It might be required to replace the threaded inserts at the same time, generic Rivnuts/Nutserts can be used (size M10x1.50x21. Stainless is recommended). |
$5.25 |
| Fuel tank skid plates
|
| Year |
Part # |
Thickness |
Comments |
MSRP |
| 1999-2000 |
52100313AA
52100313AB
52100313AC
(discontinued)
|
0.040 = 1/25th inch |
"Brushguard" |
$190.00 |
| 1999-2004 |
52100376AG |
0.125 = 1/8th inch |
Skidplate |
$542.00 |
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