My 2006 Jeep Commander is back with a new Hemi V8 engine 

Glad to see this jeep back on the road. So far my 07 commander 185k miles has had no coolant loss or lifter problems, the 70k mile spark plugs may need to go and does need new pads and resurfaced brake rotors

Hey Grant, great to see you got the Commander back. I have had mine about 10 months now and really enjoy the Hemi. I have averaged about 13.5 mph during this time with almost 182K on the clock. Mine also did not have a spare, but you can use JK wheels, but need a spacer to move the wheels from the calipers. It has been a typical Jeep, always finding things that need fixed or replaced. I have replaced the front differential bushings, which is very common, due to a 'clucking' noise when the transmission would go from reverse to forward. That has been the most difficult repair to date. However, I really enjoy driving it, and like you have I have an '03 Rubicon and got tired of rowing gears. Hope you have great success with the Commander and I really enjoy your content.

Welcome back !

There is something very unique about how the Commander feels inside. I am referring to the upright dash, how the ceiling extends further over the driver than in most vehicles, the upright windshield, the shape of the hood from the driver’s perspective, idk there is just something about it that love and cannot get over. Plus, the HEMI just takes it to another level. Effortless acceleration. Deep quiet rumble. Quiet interior. Super smooth ride. I’m dying for one. I love my 2011 Grand Cherokee, but there is something about a HEMI-equipped Commander I love a little more. Ideally, it would be a 2008-2010 Commander Limited or Overland, with the 5.7L HEMI and Quadra-Drive II with an immaculate-condition interior and exterior, dealership maintained, no wrecks, etc. I can’t find one. They were only made for a handful of years and that was a long time ago. Now, they are hard to find even if I’m willing to fly to buy one and drive it home. They all have high miles. I wonder if it would still be worth buying a higher mileage Commander and putting a new engine or transmission in it, or both. Might be a project for me once I graduate college and am finally out on my own.

The blower motor is easy to change!

I would love to buy one of these and put a new engine in it.

I literally just bought an 06 commander with the 5.7 hemi that sat for a little over a year and in worried about not blowing my hemi what do I and do I not do

bout to go pickup my 08 commander,, just had a new 5.7 put in it... i liked the commander enough to give it a second life...... u didnt show the motor? thats why i clicked.

How's the commander holding up?

Nice ride. How much was the new engine/labor?

What happened to the original motor? I’m looking to get a commander with the hemi. Is any year better than the other in your opinion?

You don't need 93 and won't gain any advantage for the increased octane. Wait until you stomp on the brake thinking it's the clutch

WHERE did you find an all aluminum radiator???

tip if it setting for a year or 20 drain gas and break fluid before it is to set and ruin ideally heck it would not hurt to add a gallon diesel to fuel tank and cycle the fuel pump [i would write a note that their diesel in tank i would possibly forget or if you sell it ] and as fer break fluid it sucks water and change break fluid guys i know we ignore it but look into what it is chemically and then do it .and change old 20 year old rubber break lines.and to any one worried about it messing crap up no it would not hurt an NA engine drain it out or just add high octane fuel 5 galleonZ min to that gallon it would run fine but drain it ideally

Any write ups on swapping the 4.7 for the 5.7?

What’s up with the MANNDER ? I see your busy with the other projects , but new HEMI wants to play !

Hey buddy, I hated to see the video when you told us the motor blew. I'm looking at a 2007 Commander this week,with the Hemi. Obviously, I suppose I should request a maintenance log and see if spark plugs,etc have been changed. Is there any advice or additional questions you could tell me? Thank you in advance but if you don't see this I totally understand. You take care

Sure would have been nice to hear the back story, costs etc....got bored and left at the 11mpg conversation....priorities....