This video was the most helpful thing for this install. It took me about 5.5 hours and I have never done anything like this before. Many of the issue you showed were helpful for us to avoid in our install. I even think that Rough Country watched because the parts that came with my kit were adjusted to resolve some of the issues you showed in the video. Thanks for posting this.
Love you approach to everything, nothing seems to set you off. Your approach is positive the narration is always precise, clear and simple. Great work guy, always look forward to your videos.
i know im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb lost my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Sullivan Crosby thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
One of the Biggest Reasons I LOVE your videos, was exactly what you mentioned at the end. In Real life, unlike a "Slick video"... Something is always a little off, or not quite right, like having to cut off a shock rod, because the nut is frozen on..LOL. That reason, and I like to watch others do some of the things I do, with the same reaction. I had to chuckle just like you did when the wrench got stuck on the passenger side rear. Never fails. You learn quick to keep your fingers out of harms way. Sure glad I somehow discovered your videos. They are always a pleasure, Keep up the AWESOME Job... You do some Amazing Resurrections!!! Looking forward to the next one...
Great video. This was a big time help for me putting on my first lift kit. Using the swazall on the front shocks saved me allot of hell. I like your cool, calm, and clear approach. Thank you!
I have been watching your videos for a long time now. Just making an offer to you. I am a dealer for most everything you could imagine bolting onto a car or truck. If you ever have need of anything like that, you can have it whatever my cost is. I saw recently an older video of you doing a Rough Country lift kit. I get a substantial discount on that type of stuff. Consider my offer a small token of appreciation for all that you do.
This was great! Thank you very much for the awesome video. I really appreciate you pointing out that it's was a little easier for you with access to more tools than a driveway DIY. I just got my first Jeep and after your video I'm confident I can install a kit like this myself.
Used this vid to install the rough country 2.5" kit from extreme terrain website...great video in depth had the same issue with the nut washer combo besides that went in with ease thank you
Thanks man this is very helpful. Diving into a 2.5" on my 2015 today and I appreciate your thorough guide. Gives me a good foundation to work with. Liked and subbed.
Good video. Fluid Film helps the rubber inserts on the suspension parts go back together and find their proper location. Also helps prevent rust on all parts. Thanks for the video.
I loved the Cushman series. I bought this kit the other day and I made sure I eyeballed the washers to make sure they were aligned. At 16:00 that was tough for me to get the wrench to hold the top of the washer while I tightened the bolt. I did one wheel at a time and it took me two hours at a very slow methodical Pace to do it. I might try and just zip it up tomorrow without the wrench and see if it grabs. In any case just taking another moment to thank you for your time making the videos.
i know its an old video.. love it dude i lost count how many times i watched this video! im now ready!! installing my kit tomorrow you helped so much my friend.
hi mistie1, I did this to my 4x4 and you always seem to get some sort of problem with aftermarket parts, mine were the same nothing major just little bits that just rattle you. its a shame I put it down to poor workmanship, I always say if im not happy with it then the customer won't be happy. Oh no you can not have the bird, it's not oven ready! Keep up the great work love watching as things like this are a passion to me as it's something I've always enjoyed again thanks mark
Hi Darren, When I see you on video, I feel as if I'm walking into the garage door and catching you perform your magic with the normal ease you work with. When you take us on rides like that, makes me home sick for New England in the Summer. I love the finally; those bossy male turkeys were strutting their stuff as they pushed their women along. A little like most women shopping and the men hurrying them to get there. A great video as always; you have quite a talent.
Look forward to all your videos.much better than boring old tv. Its like the real world not tv fantasy.were everything fits with out a hitch. True hands on.love it. Jason. Boston. Uk.
I helped a friend install a Rusty's 5.75 inch lift kit on his Jeep. We also had a few fit and finish issues. Being mass produced its somewhat understandable but you'd think with the amount of R&D that goes into these kits everything would fit together perfectly.
1crazynordlander Rough Country is not known for being... good, just for being there in the maket. If Walmart carried lift kits, they would be Rough Country brand.
Excellent `how-to` video ! One note to add - the `driver`s ` side of vehicles will most often sit a tad lower than the `passenger` side due to the driver being the only person in the vehicle most often . My father ( RIP ) pointed this out to us many years ago. Enjoyed the `wildlife` shot ( groan !) at the end. Tom-turkeys struttin` their stuff !
Nice work and videography! As if the vehicle wasn't high enough for on road. But that's what the customer wanted. The times have changed for sure, now the ladies want the high ride look.
I cant tell you how many times I've bolted a wrench up into something. I did a driver seat swap on an old XJ Cherokee. Fixed it up and sold it. As far as I know there is still a 10 mm wrench pinned up between the seat and rail.
Crap parts make for an incredibly wonderful aggravating job. Its like owning a Harley, everything you buy is accompanied by a gray area with no explanation !
The one and only time a friend dragged me into doing a lift kit it was an old chevy and like you said, every nut and bolt fought us the whole way. Too much work for a truck that couldn't be used as a truck ever again. The Jeep was cute though.
Mustie,Just one comment,in a shop where I worked we found that while installing metal bushings into rubber grommets,if we used the assembly lube that we used to make up hydrulic hoses,the bushings were easier to install,suspension settled in faster and there was no damage to the grommets.
Really like your channel. Im BIG into jeeps. RC isn't a lift that is known for quality..... Fun video and channel, really like all the variety of stuff.
I have found 2 stock OEM Jeep suspension kits on Craigslist for free from owners that did suspension conversions. Both had very low miles. One drove right from dealer to suspension shop to do the conversion. Pieced it out on Ebay and made some good dough.
You are the same type of guy that I am. So I've vatched many of your episodes. Just I 'm envying you fot the environments you can pursue. I am living in a diffrent country and much my works have to be done on the street. JKeep it up, but you have to sometimes restrain yourself from never ending appetites.
Rough Country didn't give you a front track arm relocation bracket? Weird, I have never installed a solid axle Jeep lift without either a bracket or a completely new adjustable track arm to make it longer. It pulls the axle towards the drivers side if you lift the Jeep without using either. Great install video by the way.
just to let you know Darren. At short line garage in Mahwah they use a stick to go from front inside to to opposite side to set the front end of busses. Then the rear of the tire. You can do the same if you like or a tape measure may cut it... Just a bit of help... Jack
G'day, Mustie! I agree with you, the Rough Country 2.5 inch, lift kit showed a little bit of installation hiccups! Still, not a bad job!!! Well done! Thank you very much for the video! Cheers! :-)
pinch the lock arms of the clip pins together with needle nose pliers, and they are easier to get back through the hole without breaking them. i worked as a parts puller in a salvage yard, can't break anything taking it apart to get top dollar. every clip, bolt and ring went with the part.
Did a 2-inch lift on my Vanagon a couple years ago. If I'd made a video of it, it would have taken me three days to produce! The rears were simple. The fronts were a total bear. Had to modify a set of spring compressors to make it happen and order a set of upper swing arm spacers. I'd hate to have to get back in there again.
I loved the turkey footage at the end. Apparently they're not any different from people, the guys are doing their best to look big and manly and the ladies are just casually walking away not paying any attention at all. :)
real fine lift video I had to go out for a turkey grinder ( sub with tough bread for the non new England folks ha ha !!!) really don't know why?¿??, thanks classic Mustie!!😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍
you getting that spanner stuck reminded me of my first vehicle ((austin mini van, 850 cc engine) that I took to a local garage to have the brakes fixed, picked it up the next day and drove it round for 18 months before spotting something sticking out under the front. got down to find a flare nut spanner still on the brakeline not 2 " from the road. I don't know if that surprised me more or the fact that it got through an MOT test without anyone spotting it!
I have a 1998 Wangler Sport 4.0 (TJ), bought it as is, already on a super high lift. Yes, I take mine off road often. But the husband/wife project has a mixed bag of mismatch parts. Say like the rear axle, it has stock short control arms on top & long control arms on bottom. Because of the two different lengths, when hitting bumps the rear axle twists. Front is on a 6 inch lift while the rear is either 8 or 10 inch lift. So... It's something else to drive on the highway. Handling sucks - period!
Great video. I watched it after I installed my RC 2.5" lift kit, just to see if others ran into the same snags I did. One question. You pointed out that the driver's side front brake line doesn't fall exactly into place for the relocation bracket. I observed the same thing, so I took the bend out and made it work. I found the passenger side front to be much more challenging though, and you didn't show that part of the installation. Any issues there? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! PS, I also had the same issues with the nut and washer welded retention piece for the rear springs. No I don't have all the tools you have so it was a gigantic PITA.
I know i'm watching this vid 3 yrs later , but i was wondering what you did with the 1-1/2" toe-in on the front left wheel . It was pretty drastic . You mentioned the client was getting new wheels/tires , did she get an alignment also ?
Easiest to just measure distance between the front of the front tires and the rear of the front tires at center height. Set them just a hair closer at the front. Then drive it straight into the garage and set the drag link to center the steering wheel.
Hi, thanks for the video, it is very well explained, I bought a 3" lift kit, but mine did not come with the nut/washers for the rear coil spacer. I contacted the manufacturer and they said that they are not requiered, but I just feel more secure to bolt thise rear spacers, by any chance do u know what diameter were those washers with the nut welded to them? Thanks
That is pretty bad for a bolt on kit. You had to grind out the washer and then pry the bracket to get it to align with the wholes. Awesome video and love the variety of vehicles and machines you work on.
This video was the most helpful thing for this install. It took me about 5.5 hours and I have never done anything like this before. Many of the issue you showed were helpful for us to avoid in our install. I even think that Rough Country watched because the parts that came with my kit were adjusted to resolve some of the issues you showed in the video. Thanks for posting this.
"Hey Guys" -
The only YT intro I don't have to fast-forward through. Never change it.
l do the same thing, mostly the real long ones
@@mustie1 Me too! Geez I hate it when these guys have some long intro with some junky music blaring and it last like a full freaking minute lol!
yes , makes me mad as a hornet binge watching peoples vids with an 8 minute intro and a 3 minute video ! GRRRRRRRRRRRR
Love you approach to everything, nothing seems to set you off. Your approach is positive the narration is always precise, clear and simple. Great work guy, always look forward to your videos.
thanks for watchin tom.
@@mustie1 gillette the best A man can get?? Did they make you guys chant that during shift for morale??
i know im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb lost my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Keaton Byron instablaster ;)
@Sullivan Crosby thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Nicely done as usual. A pleasure to watch a craftsman at work.
One of the Biggest Reasons I LOVE your videos, was exactly what you mentioned at the end. In Real life, unlike a "Slick video"... Something is always a little off, or not quite right, like having to cut off a shock rod, because the nut is frozen on..LOL. That reason, and I like to watch others do some of the things I do, with the same reaction. I had to chuckle just like you did when the wrench got stuck on the passenger side rear. Never fails. You learn quick to keep your fingers out of harms way. Sure glad I somehow discovered your videos. They are always a pleasure, Keep up the AWESOME Job... You do some Amazing Resurrections!!! Looking forward to the next one...
another success ---I've not seen anything beat you ----best regards from retired engineer ( Brit )
Great video. This was a big time help for me putting on my first lift kit. Using the swazall on the front shocks saved me allot of hell. I like your cool, calm, and clear approach. Thank you!
I have been watching your videos for a long time now. Just making an offer to you. I am a dealer for most everything you could imagine bolting onto a car or truck. If you ever have need of anything like that, you can have it whatever my cost is. I saw recently an older video of you doing a Rough Country lift kit. I get a substantial discount on that type of stuff. Consider my offer a small token of appreciation for all that you do.
I don't even watch TV anymore. Just Mustie vidz.
1TY
Csris
Same!!!
Mustie 1 vids all day long.
You bet your Aspencade!! (Honda). Always entertaining, he is so good!!
Likewise..
This was great! Thank you very much for the awesome video. I really appreciate you pointing out that it's was a little easier for you with access to more tools than a driveway DIY. I just got my first Jeep and after your video I'm confident I can install a kit like this myself.
This lifts my spirit, thanks Mustie!
Excellent video! Hopefully my upcoming install will go as smoothly. This video sure helped me mentally prepare. Thank you.
Used this vid to install the rough country 2.5" kit from extreme terrain website...great video in depth had the same issue with the nut washer combo besides that went in with ease thank you
Darin nice job as always. Gotta love Jeeps.
Thanks man this is very helpful. Diving into a 2.5" on my 2015 today and I appreciate your thorough guide. Gives me a good foundation to work with. Liked and subbed.
Good video. Fluid Film helps the rubber inserts on the suspension parts go back together and find their proper location. Also helps prevent rust on all parts. Thanks for the video.
I loved the Cushman series.
I bought this kit the other day and I made sure I eyeballed the washers to make sure they were aligned.
At 16:00 that was tough for me to get the wrench to hold the top of the washer while I tightened the bolt. I did one wheel at a time and it took me two hours at a very slow methodical Pace to do it.
I might try and just zip it up tomorrow without the wrench and see if it grabs.
In any case just taking another moment to thank you for your time making the videos.
i know its an old video.. love it dude i lost count how many times i watched this video! im now ready!! installing my kit tomorrow you helped so much my friend.
Glad it helped
Great video! This helped me installed one on my wife's 2017 JKU and was extremely helpful. Thanks so much!
Hooray Jeep! Nice video Mustie.
hi mistie1, I did this to my 4x4 and you always seem to get some sort of problem with aftermarket parts, mine were the same nothing major just little bits that just rattle you. its a shame I put it down to poor workmanship, I always say if im not happy with it then the customer won't be happy. Oh no you can not have the bird, it's not oven ready!
Keep up the great work love watching as things like this are a passion to me as it's something I've always enjoyed again thanks mark
Hi Darren, When I see you on video, I feel as if I'm walking into the garage door and catching you perform your magic with the normal ease you work with. When you take us on rides like that, makes me home sick for New England in the Summer. I love the finally; those bossy male turkeys were strutting their stuff as they pushed their women along. A little like most women shopping and the men hurrying them to get there. A great video as always; you have quite a talent.
Look forward to all your videos.much better than boring old tv. Its like the real world not tv fantasy.were everything fits with out a hitch. True hands on.love it.
Jason. Boston. Uk.
great job Mustie..good Dad..good Husband..helluva mechanic..
I helped a friend install a Rusty's 5.75 inch lift kit on his Jeep. We also had a few fit and finish issues. Being mass produced its somewhat understandable but you'd think with the amount of R&D that goes into these kits everything would fit together perfectly.
You are just the best teach, great edited video. Thank you...
Another fun project. Thanks Mustie.
If I had lived in your area, I had asked you to take my car in maintenance. Great work!
Hey, we have the same coffee mug! Now if only I could clean a carburetor like you!!
Also should adjust Headlight alignment since front and rear are at different elevations which will effect oncoming traffic at night
good point
Just like when we jacked up the rear end of our cars in the seventies. Gotta adjust the headlights. (Some didn't and it was obvious).
jlucasound Yeah I vaguely remember that from the 80’s too Was just a kid. What was the point if that though? Looks?
Oxyrisen bigger tires without rubbing or tubbing, at least for my Chevelle.
I wish anyone actually did that... instead I am usually blinded by lifted trucks. And I drive a stock truck lol.
Wow, says a lot for Rough County QC. But it won't stop Mustie1 in his tracks. Mustie1 is prepared!
1crazynordlander Rough Country is not known for being... good, just for being there in the maket. If Walmart carried lift kits, they would be Rough Country brand.
great tutorial for anyone with same project enjoyed...thanks
Excellent `how-to` video ! One note to add - the `driver`s ` side of vehicles will most often sit a tad lower than the `passenger` side due to the driver being the only person in the vehicle most often . My father ( RIP ) pointed this out to us many years ago.
Enjoyed the `wildlife` shot ( groan !) at the end. Tom-turkeys struttin` their stuff !
Nice work and videography! As if the vehicle wasn't high enough for on road. But that's what the customer wanted. The times have changed for sure, now the ladies want the high ride look.
I cant tell you how many times I've bolted a wrench up into something. I did a driver seat swap on an old XJ Cherokee. Fixed it up and sold it. As far as I know there is still a 10 mm wrench pinned up between the seat and rail.
Great job mustie and all details were clear and well explained mate. Great video buddy
love the vids always tinkering on something I love it
Good eats right there at the end!! Excellent repair Mustie, as always. Zip~
Regarding the nut welded off center, I have found that running a tap through the assembly is quick and easy.
Rough Country is a pretty popular suspension company. I can't say weather they are good or not but they seem pretty popular. Nice work :)
Love watching, better than UK TV shows.
As my dear old Pappy used to say, he's say "Son, you cain't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear." Love your videos.
Yes sir, and you cant polish a turd
Love your channel watch almost all of them just want to say thanks
Crap parts make for an incredibly wonderful aggravating job. Its like owning a Harley, everything you buy is accompanied by a gray area with no explanation !
The one and only time a friend dragged me into doing a lift kit it was an old chevy and like you said, every nut and bolt fought us the whole way. Too much work for a truck that couldn't be used as a truck ever again. The Jeep was cute though.
Thanks a lot now that i found your channel i can't seem to watch any thing else! I know you probably get thus a lot but that Honda CB 350 Is so cool!
thanks for watching david
Mustie,Just one comment,in a shop where I worked we found that while installing metal bushings into rubber grommets,if we used the assembly lube that we used to make up hydrulic hoses,the bushings were easier to install,suspension settled in faster and there was no damage to the grommets.
Really like your channel. Im BIG into jeeps. RC isn't a lift that is known for quality..... Fun video and channel, really like all the variety of stuff.
We had a flock of wild turkeys on the property where I grew up, the babies running around in the spring were so cute.
I have found 2 stock OEM Jeep suspension kits on Craigslist for free from owners that did suspension conversions. Both had very low miles. One drove right from dealer to suspension shop to do the conversion. Pieced it out on Ebay and made some good dough.
You are the same type of guy that I am. So I've vatched many of your episodes. Just I 'm envying you fot the environments you can pursue. I am living in a diffrent country and much my works have to be done on the street. JKeep it up, but you have to sometimes restrain yourself from never ending appetites.
nice work ,and nice Jeep
great video i am putting that kit in my 2014 jeep thanks for sharing and make such a good video
great job Darrin!
Rough Country didn't give you a front track arm relocation bracket? Weird, I have never installed a solid axle Jeep lift without either a bracket or a completely new adjustable track arm to make it longer. It pulls the axle towards the drivers side if you lift the Jeep without using either. Great install video by the way.
Great job! You should put one on the 'Yota now.
I've been missing your videos
Sure would of like to see that jeep on those new big wheels , but I think the those wild turkeys will do
😎 Cool
Thanks for the video
Happy holidays
Not used to seeing a Jeep without leaf springs - I'm old. I hope she did the alignment straight away and not wait.
your videos are the best
thanks
just to let you know Darren. At short line garage in Mahwah they use a stick to go from front inside to to opposite side to set the front end of busses. Then the rear of the tire. You can do the same if you like or a tape measure may cut it... Just a bit of help... Jack
Nice job and a couple of nice turkeys.
G'day, Mustie! I agree with you, the Rough Country 2.5 inch, lift kit showed a little bit of installation hiccups! Still, not a bad job!!! Well done! Thank you very much for the video!
Cheers! :-)
Vb
glad i'm not the only one that uses standard sockets in a 1/2" impact gun :)
some times the wall is just too thick.
pinch the lock arms of the clip pins together with needle nose pliers, and they are easier to get back through the hole without breaking them. i worked as a parts puller in a salvage yard, can't break anything taking it apart to get top dollar. every clip, bolt and ring went with the part.
Did a 2-inch lift on my Vanagon a couple years ago. If I'd made a video of it, it would have taken me three days to produce! The rears were simple. The fronts were a total bear. Had to modify a set of spring compressors to make it happen and order a set of upper swing arm spacers. I'd hate to have to get back in there again.
Interesting! Sure was a clean under carriage for a 3 year old Jeep.. Might do that to my truck.... :-)
Are those turkeys rentals or do you have your own herd now ?? Lol
Great video as usual, sweet project.
Rough Country should see your work !! A1
stage props, l wind them up and let them go,
Mustie1 LMAO
Learned loads as usual. ty.
A very up lifting vid bro and looked to go fairly well. ATB
That was uplifting! Nice job, how long did it take?
The curse of the "Bolt on" kit.... They never just bolt on!
I loved the turkey footage at the end. Apparently they're not any different from people, the guys are doing their best to look big and manly and the ladies are just casually walking away not paying any attention at all. :)
so true
mutie videos are good and long. he saves me a ton on buying stuff. just watch him fix it lol!!!
Great job darrin, it looks spot on, you make every job look easy :-D
Nearly lost a spanner to your daughter lol :)
great vid. just one question, what did you do with the short and cable on the rear.
Nicely done
Nice install . . . don't ya love the weather?? ;) Roger
real fine lift video I had to go out for a turkey grinder ( sub with tough bread for the non new England folks ha ha !!!) really don't know why?¿??, thanks classic Mustie!!😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍
I just did this lift today with shocks and springs. Like new but better
Great video!!!
you getting that spanner stuck reminded me of my first vehicle ((austin mini van, 850 cc engine) that I took to a local garage to have the brakes fixed, picked it up the next day and drove it round for 18 months before spotting something sticking out under the front. got down to find a flare nut spanner still on the brakeline not 2 " from the road. I don't know if that surprised me more or the fact that it got through an MOT test without anyone spotting it!
I have a 1998 Wangler Sport 4.0 (TJ), bought it as is, already on a super high lift. Yes, I take mine off road often. But the husband/wife project has a mixed bag of mismatch parts. Say like the rear axle, it has stock short control arms on top & long control arms on bottom. Because of the two different lengths, when hitting bumps the rear axle twists. Front is on a 6 inch lift while the rear is either 8 or 10 inch lift. So... It's something else to drive on the highway. Handling sucks - period!
Thank god i found your video, thanks.
Love your stuff! Quick question and sorry if it's addressed before but what kind of auto lift were you using for this vid? Thanks in advance.
Good work boss👌🏽
Great video. I watched it after I installed my RC 2.5" lift kit, just to see if others ran into the same snags I did. One question. You pointed out that the driver's side front brake line doesn't fall exactly into place for the relocation bracket. I observed the same thing, so I took the bend out and made it work. I found the passenger side front to be much more challenging though, and you didn't show that part of the installation. Any issues there? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
PS, I also had the same issues with the nut and washer welded retention piece for the rear springs. No I don't have all the tools you have so it was a gigantic PITA.
Top class. No less.. thanks for sharing.
Seems smother,Quiter than the first drive!
Great vid
Great video as allways your narration is spot on when your not making a video due you still talk to your self or is it just me that do that Les
Love youre coffee glass
Was that nut close enough that running a tap thru from the back side may have cut threads in the side of the washer and made it work?
I know i'm watching this vid 3 yrs later , but i was wondering what you did with the 1-1/2" toe-in on the front left wheel . It was pretty drastic . You mentioned the client was getting new wheels/tires , did she get an alignment also ?
Easiest to just measure distance between the front of the front tires and the rear of the front tires at center height. Set them just a hair closer at the front. Then drive it straight into the garage and set the drag link to center the steering wheel.
Hi, thanks for the video, it is very well explained, I bought a 3" lift kit, but mine did not come with the nut/washers for the rear coil spacer. I contacted the manufacturer and they said that they are not requiered, but I just feel more secure to bolt thise rear spacers, by any chance do u know what diameter were those washers with the nut welded to them? Thanks
I regognize where you where driving I did not know you where local I'm in Haverhill love your videos
It seems the kit must have come from Japan...all that extra work is a hassle !! Plus all that winter salt in your part of the USA.
As usual, great "real world" stuff; aka, The Dance of the Lone Wolf. Now, which headlamp are you using and, more importantly, do you recommend it?
That is pretty bad for a bolt on kit. You had to grind out the washer and then pry the bracket to get it to align with the wholes. Awesome video and love the variety of vehicles and machines you work on.