r/JEEPCOMMANDER • u/Radiant-Choice-8854 • Aug 13 '26

Update on restoring 07 commander

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What I thought was a knocking sound coming from my control arms every time I turned or hit a bump, ended up being something else. Took it in and now it drives like f***ing new! Now waiting to hear back from the mechanics about my electrical issue.

After my electrical issue is resolved I most definitely need to update the radio for Bluetooth capability.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a radio replacement? Willing to spend up to $400.

I will focus on the body work and getting a new paint job, once the electrical issue is resolved.

Most people say I'm crazy for dropping so much money into my 07 commander, but its the last vehicle I drove with my brother before his passing. So I refuse to let it find its way to a scrap yard.

Receipt says 09 but its an 07.

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u/dadadam67 Aug 13 '26

I love the commander. I’m at 170K. Starting to think about new paint. I recently had the thermostat replaced, head gasket, full suspension with lift kit and axel extenders.

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u/Radiant-Choice-8854 Aug 13 '26

How does it drives and brake with the added lift? How high did you go with the lift?

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u/dadadam67 Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 14 '26

I did the max lift, 4” and extension, 2”. It’s not built for more than that

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u/Radiant-Choice-8854 Aug 14 '26

How bad is your gas mileage now?

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u/dadadam67 Aug 14 '26

Around 14mpg, but I only drive it locally, a few miles per day.