For the hustlers out there: 0) make sure the Jeep is good before you start modifying it 1) a good long arm lift and good tires 2) power steering pump, steering linkage 3) slip yoke eliminator 4) frame stiffeners 5) a set of lockers (off-roading)
LMAO exactly. I refer to it as active rustproofing. Just changed my rusty oil pan and gasket that wasn't fun. You can run a locker all the time. I have a Spartan in the rear axle. I live in the north it snows here the locker is nice then.
I have my preferences that go closely with yours. I have 3 Cherokees 01 Stock, 00 on 37's, 98 on 35's If you're in the north you need to look at the common rust areas ( floorboards, rockers etc.) You also for the 99-01 need to make sure the head isn't cracked (0331 Castings are common) With Tire size, watch your axle gearing. Yes I've had a Cherokee with 35's on stock 3.55 gearing. And really that axle needed to be built. I cooked the spider gears in the front. I would say with the SYE if you're big enough for an SYE, you might want to look into Shimming the back axle to point the yolk at the back of the T-case instead of the front axle. I believe it's 6 degrees in the back that I have. Then my just because addition for driving whether on or off road. Disc Brakes in the rear.
Found your video very informative. I just bought my second jeep last Monday. My first jeep is a completely stock jeep. It’s from the east coast and very rusty. The second jeep I just bought is from Nevada and very clean. Already has what I’m told is a four inch lift already installed. However it has no information that came with it. No instruction manual, no repair records, nothing. So it’s going to be interesting learning this jeep. The person I bought it from bought it at auction, brought it home, girlfriend hated the height of it and told him to get rid of it. Thus how I ended up with it. So seller has no records of any sort on it and hadn’t even registered it in his state of Nevada because the gf hated it. His loss, my gain.
0:21 THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- I've been driving for 11 years now and I have never known (until a couple weeks ago) that there is a gas cap latch holder on the inside of your gas cap door. It helps prevent strain on the cap cord. My wife's broke off hers and, once rolled directly in the middle under her car in 15 degree weather was inconvenient! I just thought I'd throw in my 2¢ for other people as dumb as me
4:46 an SYE kit is mainly to keep your driveshaft from slipping out of your tcase during articulation. It does help a little with the angle of the driveshaft but mainly takes the stress off of the tailshaft of the transfer case
I’m 16 and just inherited my dads 91 Cherokee, once it’s re-Registered I want to start modding it. I already have a lift kit for it, need some ideas for simple mods that’ll make it look better, and prep it for off roads. don’t want anything crazy like sawing off doors. Thanks!
Great Video man. My first Jeep is a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee I feel in love with it but it's a family car so I just purchased a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee im putting a new rear end into it should be ready soon. But I definitely want to mod it and keep ot for a while. Saving your video when I get around to more modding.
I got a 2000 Jeep xj Laredo wit salvaged title...the 4 liter I think. 137k miles the engine is all covered in grease and oil, has a burning smell but runs great. Only problems I ever had were the starter went out and the fuel pump. Both replaced and now everything is great. Oh also the vehicle sways and steering feels loose. Worth it to keep upgrading or is this a bad idea? I have a main car but this is like an off-road camping fun car
Good stuff. Wish they had utube vids back in the day when I started messing with xj's..I never would have wasted my money on skyjacker for 1 and I definitely would have gone long arm🤙
Great vid. But what about lockers? I never hear anyone mention them. Lifted Jeeps and big tires can’t get you anywhere if your tires are spinning. I would say lockers first. But then again lockers don’t look as cool as a lift and tires. I’m guilty of that too :)
Did you know taking off the back bumper caps gives it a better look, since you took off your front bumper caps, my Jeep looks a lot Like yours so far, keep it up👍
How easy is it to install a lift kit? Can you take to a mechanic and have them do it? I am very new to car knowledge and know the basics but not much above that
My 89 Jeep Cherokee lerado has a 6.5” lift and I had a shop put in a stage 2 cam and a flow master muffler, it idels like a diesel. Best sounding Jeep in my county hands down. So I’m a little impressed no major upgrades were mentioned in this video. I also have 4.11 gear ratio. I’d like to know what tires those are I just ran through a pair of super swamper 33/12.50r15 and I liked the size just the road Ate up the aggressive tread.
You need some "falken tires" I have 35" mud terrain on my truck had them for about 3 years now and still have good tread. They're little spendy but worth it.
If you can pay less than 3,000 and she has little to no rust and no major issues or costly issues and you're willing to get dirty 200k miles is nothing. I paid 1,500 for my 2000 Cherokee with 312,000 miles and she has no issues and little to no rust, other than bad U-Joints I haven't had any issues. As long as the base vehicle is solid and the price is right a 4.0l in a XJ can last a lifetime.
I have an xj and bought the rough country longarm arm kit, works fine for me I don’t really see why rc gets all the hate, I never had rc shocks I boght fox and have sky hacker leafs and rubicon express coils, the long arms seem to be doing fine at about 9 inches on 37s
Kyle C it depends on what parts you get from RC. The entry level shocks they have for example aren’t good. But I guess is all about taste and what you like.
VehicleTribe yea I never had the shocks so i’m not sure I just purchased the long arm kit that was 750 and just bought different leafs, coils and shocks I know you previously had them so you I trust that you know more then I do i’m just saying not all of the stuff they make is bad
I have a 1996 Cherokee XJ and have BF Goodrich 265/75/R16 Mickey Thompson Rims. I have a 4” lift but I want much wider tires like the tires on the Cherokee on this video. Any ideas on what I can buy? brand and size? What is on this Cherokee on this video?
i use mine as a daily and spend about 40 bucks a week in gas (my commute is about 15-20 mins to and from work, and if im being honest im pretty heavy on the gas pedal) but i also drive it around throughout the city (like vehicletribe, im also located in miami so he can vouche that traffic is a bitch lol). overall, not as bad as i thought it would be. lets be honest though, if you were looking for fuel economy you'd be looking for a prius. lmaooo
You need a winch bumper on that thing! Smittybilt XRC front bumper. Amazon 420 bucks-ish delivered. If I could post a picture of mine and see why you need it
1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD with a little rust on the doorstep and on the mudguard for 3900€? It's a little bit expensive, or? What is the realistic price for it?
I know it's been 2 months but hopefully you get this. DYC ranges from $400-$500. That's Dip Your Car. I'm going from black to Shark Gray for $400. I have a turbine spray gun. If you don't add another few hundred $$'s. Still the best bang for your buck. You can peel & dip your car whenever you want.
running well over 200k on mine and all i have is a slight transmission slip. give it a good test drive and look it over really well before you buy. xj's are absolute tanks and its pretty rare to find one that's too far gone to be saved lol.
First thing should be a aluminum radiator and hood vents if you own a Cherokee. Heat soak wrecked my motor after building my Cherokee all that money for lift tires rims lockes and rebuilding my axels . But hell it looks good sitting in my yard. No if your looking to mod a Cherokee you start with the design flaw that was built into every darn one of them.small grill openings small engine compartment and big heavy cast iron 6 cylinder = heat. Notice how the 2020 jeeps have hood vents from the factory now. Hmmm
For the hustlers out there:
0) make sure the Jeep is good before you start modifying it
1) a good long arm lift and good tires
2) power steering pump, steering linkage
3) slip yoke eliminator
4) frame stiffeners
5) a set of lockers (off-roading)
If it's not leaking and isn't overheating, is it really an XJ?
precisely
Means it still has fluid... if it's not leaking there's a problem!
LMAO exactly. I refer to it as active rustproofing. Just changed my rusty oil pan and gasket that wasn't fun. You can run a locker all the time. I have a Spartan in the rear axle. I live in the north it snows here the locker is nice then.
A winch👍 self recovery is very important as well
Ya that’s what buddy’s are for save money
@@jinxoneman3249 ya just get the winch much more reliable lol 🤣
the jeep is nice just need winch got straight to the facts
Badlands Apex 12,000lbs synthetic rope. Best bang for your buck!
I have my preferences that go closely with yours. I have 3 Cherokees 01 Stock, 00 on 37's, 98 on 35's
If you're in the north you need to look at the common rust areas ( floorboards, rockers etc.)
You also for the 99-01 need to make sure the head isn't cracked (0331 Castings are common)
With Tire size, watch your axle gearing. Yes I've had a Cherokee with 35's on stock 3.55 gearing. And really that axle needed to be built. I cooked the spider gears in the front.
I would say with the SYE if you're big enough for an SYE, you might want to look into Shimming the back axle to point the yolk at the back of the T-case instead of the front axle. I believe it's 6 degrees in the back that I have.
Then my just because addition for driving whether on or off road. Disc Brakes in the rear.
Headliner is intact!!! Haha now that's impressive!
Found your video very informative. I just bought my second jeep last Monday. My first jeep is a completely stock jeep. It’s from the east coast and very rusty. The second jeep I just bought is from Nevada and very clean. Already has what I’m told is a four inch lift already installed. However it has no information that came with it. No instruction manual, no repair records, nothing. So it’s going to be interesting learning this jeep. The person I bought it from bought it at auction, brought it home, girlfriend hated the height of it and told him to get rid of it. Thus how I ended up with it. So seller has no records of any sort on it and hadn’t even registered it in his state of Nevada because the gf hated it. His loss, my gain.
tailsof1Leo glad you found it informative! Congrats on the new Jeep and good luck with your build 👍🏻
@@VehicleTribe shouldnt you get a re gear after installing new and bigger tires so it wont put to much on the motor
Got it! Mod first, then take care of the engine
0:21 THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- I've been driving for 11 years now and I have never known (until a couple weeks ago) that there is a gas cap latch holder on the inside of your gas cap door. It helps prevent strain on the cap cord. My wife's broke off hers and, once rolled directly in the middle under her car in 15 degree weather was inconvenient! I just thought I'd throw in my 2¢ for other people as dumb as me
@@b-rett4004 It's definitely the latter. Ya' crazy guy!
87 is actually fine for the 4.0 inline 6
Edwin Navarrete yes, I use 87 most of the time, but I put 89 once in a while
@@VehicleTribe Why do you put a higher octane rating in when 87 is required?
Got it. Thank you.
@@RyanWithAviators my ZJ's manual says 89 octane for the 4.0
@@michaelb2226 Do you by any chance have a 5.9 V8?
4:46 an SYE kit is mainly to keep your driveshaft from slipping out of your tcase during articulation. It does help a little with the angle of the driveshaft but mainly takes the stress off of the tailshaft of the transfer case
Doing a 87 MJ with the same lift and tires 👍
I just got my 93 jeep Cherokee larado runs great needs some love tho but I'm happy with it
Glad to hear that 👍🏻
Raymond Wright just got a 99 laredo love it
Gonna be buying my xj today after work
Put in a hydro assistance doesn't have to be PSC especially for 33's, there is 100 Rams out there and you're already ported
I’m 16 and just inherited my dads 91 Cherokee, once it’s re-Registered I want to start modding it. I already have a lift kit for it, need some ideas for simple mods that’ll make it look better, and prep it for off roads. don’t want anything crazy like sawing off doors. Thanks!
Hailey Miller welding the knuckles supposed makes the brakes wear evenly
why don't you first learn to get the maximum from what you have? Then you can decide what you really need. Just saying.
Bro your Jeep looks good man I’m in process of building my xj couple videos on my channel where you can see it.....keep up the videos bud👍👍👍
Thank you, buddy!
Sweet XJ ! Just picked up a 2001 w 91k miles. Mines also silver too
Hey can you make a video about front bumper installation? I'm installing similar bumper from Ebay and having little issues lol
New to the vehicle tribe family but this is some good content! 🙌🏾
Great Video man. My first Jeep is a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee I feel in love with it but it's a family car so I just purchased a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee im putting a new rear end into it should be ready soon. But I definitely want to mod it and keep ot for a while. Saving your video when I get around to more modding.
Agreed on that, bought my xj and about 8 months later the engine blew so one of the first things I did was a new engine
I got a 2000 Jeep xj Laredo wit salvaged title...the 4 liter I think. 137k miles the engine is all covered in grease and oil, has a burning smell but runs great. Only problems I ever had were the starter went out and the fuel pump. Both replaced and now everything is great. Oh also the vehicle sways and steering feels loose.
Worth it to keep upgrading or is this a bad idea? I have a main car but this is like an off-road camping fun car
Good stuff. Wish they had utube vids back in the day when I started messing with xj's..I never would have wasted my money on skyjacker for 1 and I definitely would have gone long arm🤙
Enjoyed the video 👍🏼😊
What size lift kit and size/brand tires are those? Thanks man! Subscribed!
Love these videos man!👍🏼 Keep it up! I have a 99 Jeep Tj and I’m doing a rear stretch and 37s😎
Thank you, man, I appreciate it! I love stretched TJs.
@@VehicleTribe 94 zj limited 5.2 318 here lets meetup i live by carnage motor sports my ig is @Savagejesusj you can dm me
@@VehicleTribe my company base is 8 blocks away from carange motor sports
@@VehicleTribe lets go offroading when i Finnish my jeep 👹
@@VehicleTribeyou got video on a/c I got recharge no leak but only heat air come out.
Great vid. But what about lockers? I never hear anyone mention them. Lifted Jeeps and big tires can’t get you anywhere if your tires are spinning. I would say lockers first. But then again lockers don’t look as cool as a lift and tires. I’m guilty of that too :)
Excellent Review!
I have the rc long arm kit and its actually not bad so far Other than the shocks but they are manageable
Always wanted a xj I’ll buy one some day
Keep that attitude... best vehicles i've ever had
Yo I haven’t seen that pfp in years
Did you know taking off the back bumper caps gives it a better look, since you took off your front bumper caps, my Jeep looks a lot Like yours so far, keep it up👍
How easy is it to install a lift kit? Can you take to a mechanic and have them do it? I am very new to car knowledge and know the basics but not much above that
Gears before lockers if you goin 35+ tires
William Kisepi that’s a good one 👍🏻
My xj is stock with bald tires and it off-roads better than all the Jeep’s where I go off-roading
Great vid I like how you combined lift and tires I know that some you tubers would just separate them just to make the video Easier to make
I'm guessing you don't wanna stop. Stopping is more important if you go bigger tires.
LSD in the back and E-locker in the front. Best all around?
My 89 Jeep Cherokee lerado has a 6.5” lift and I had a shop put in a stage 2 cam and a flow master muffler, it idels like a diesel. Best sounding Jeep in my county hands down. So I’m a little impressed no major upgrades were mentioned in this video. I also have 4.11 gear ratio. I’d like to know what tires those are I just ran through a pair of super swamper 33/12.50r15 and I liked the size just the road Ate up the aggressive tread.
You need some "falken tires" I have 35" mud terrain on my truck had them for about 3 years now and still have good tread. They're little spendy but worth it.
Best vehicle I've own 94 and 97 they hv certain issues but tough.
frame stiffeners gears and lockers would be my first mods if i did it all over again
Frame stiffiners have to be first
Noob here, what are lockers?
Hi. What brand and where did you get your fender flares? Do you really like them? Thanks!
do you recomend a 2001 cherokee 4.0l with 200k miles?
If you can pay less than 3,000 and she has little to no rust and no major issues or costly issues and you're willing to get dirty 200k miles is nothing. I paid 1,500 for my 2000 Cherokee with 312,000 miles and she has no issues and little to no rust, other than bad U-Joints I haven't had any issues. As long as the base vehicle is solid and the price is right a 4.0l in a XJ can last a lifetime.
@@stevo1977 the cheapest cars starts on $10000 here in my country. Thanks government
Hi, where to buy White intermittent?
What’s the lift and tire setup on yours?
What brand and size tires are on this Cherokee?
idk the brand but theyre 33x13.50
Another good video man👍
Which of these older cherokees is the most reliable. I hear they have a lot of issues. Though there’s probably a lot of after market parts.
I have an xj and bought the rough country longarm arm kit, works fine for me I don’t really see why rc gets all the hate, I never had rc shocks I boght fox and have sky hacker leafs and rubicon express coils, the long arms seem to be doing fine at about 9 inches on 37s
but for the xj I would say hands down first upgrade is headlights
Kyle C it depends on what parts you get from RC. The entry level shocks they have for example aren’t good. But I guess is all about taste and what you like.
VehicleTribe yea I never had the shocks so i’m not sure I just purchased the long arm kit that was 750 and just bought different leafs, coils and shocks I know you previously had them so you I trust that you know more then I do i’m just saying not all of the stuff they make is bad
I have a 1996 Cherokee XJ and have BF Goodrich 265/75/R16 Mickey Thompson Rims. I have a 4” lift but I want much wider tires like the tires on the Cherokee on this video. Any ideas on what I can buy? brand and size? What is on this Cherokee on this video?
How is it reliability wise? I’m looking at maybe getting one for a first vehicle
Great content, I agree with the statements you made
Thank you!
Good video and information...so why the steering box of the wj is better ?
I have a 2001 jeep in perfect condition but is 4x2.i want to swap to four by four.what part's I need to change
COOL JEEP!!! I GOTA SAY, THE #1 MOD IS A LS SWAP, THEN A LIFT.
That CrazyGuy 😂 who invited the Chevy guy
PUSSY.
What about shackle extensions? Any engine performance mods? You should definitely look into working under the hood.👍👍
where did you get the fender flares?
Thinking about getting a Jeep, but is the gas that bad?
It depends on how long you are gonna keep it stock lol
VehicleTribe Not staying stock very long lol, simple 3in or 4.5in lift and upgraded steering, also does it make it good daily driver?
i use mine as a daily and spend about 40 bucks a week in gas (my commute is about 15-20 mins to and from work, and if im being honest im pretty heavy on the gas pedal) but i also drive it around throughout the city (like vehicletribe, im also located in miami so he can vouche that traffic is a bitch lol). overall, not as bad as i thought it would be. lets be honest though, if you were looking for fuel economy you'd be looking for a prius. lmaooo
I've had a lot of XJ's and 17 to18 mpg is what I average.
No.. My 2000 got better gas mileage than any other vehicle I ever owned.
Very good list.
good list.
Thanks!
Where do you/ or what kind of off roading do you do in Miami??
swamps
My 87 xj has eaten up 4 power steering pumps in 10 years, have no idea why but seems like it stresses out the pump a lot
What fenders are those
You need a winch bumper on that thing! Smittybilt XRC front bumper. Amazon 420 bucks-ish delivered. If I could post a picture of mine and see why you need it
How many times have you been off-roading?
Not many obviously😂
He doesn’t think recovery gear is important
Whats the mpg for my 99 Jeep Cherokee
what bumper is that on front
Long arm BDS lift kit all the way!
yours would look 10x better w tint😈
Fc Xd what do you mean? I do have tinted windows
@@VehicleTribe Super dark tinted
What’s the intro song you played ? Beautiful Jeep man!
is that a 4.5 inch lift?
subbed. Sick jeep.
Do u know any long arm lift kits that will be good with the fox shocks 2.0?
Do you know if a 1994 jeep Laredo can be lifted ?? I'm new to this Jeep stuff
Just bought a 96 jeep Cherokee xj 5 speed....... $250 needs a clutch which i already have
1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD with a little rust on the doorstep and on the mudguard for 3900€? It's a little bit expensive, or? What is the realistic price for it?
It depends on where you live and your budget, but 3900 for a Jeep XJ is not a bad deal
Unless you are building a mall crawler, lockers are #1.
What brand your shade bro?
if you are going to wheel.... a winch is a MUST! never go without a winch.....even in a jeep. ;)
what’s wrong with rough country?
How much do a set of 33’s cost
I got a 2000 jeep Cherokee sport and im tryna get some ideas and also anyone know what the price range is on get a jeep a different color
Around 3 grand
I know it's been 2 months but hopefully you get this. DYC ranges from $400-$500. That's Dip Your Car. I'm going from black to Shark Gray for $400. I have a turbine spray gun. If you don't add another few hundred $$'s. Still the best bang for your buck. You can peel & dip your car whenever you want.
Good afternoon, what size is your flow master? 40 or 44?
I don’t have a flow master, this is the stock exhaust, or at least the one that came with it when I bought it.
Average mpg and I'm 6'4 but want an XJ, idk how well they fit taller people
@Sam James awesome, thanks
Michael if I hear one more person talk about mpg when talking about Jeeps I’m going lose my fuckin mind
What rims are those you using adapters?
These are procomp wheels 15x12. No spacers.
@@VehicleTribe looks perfect
i just bought the same exact headlights for me 78 ford
I have a question, what is the proof very wide tires?
👍👍💪 Excelente brother!!
gracias!
I love your jeep bro 🤝cheers
Could you get any closer to the pump haha
What is the reason for avoiding RC?
So I’m looking into buying an xj but mileage is what holds me back. What mileage is too high for an xj?
running well over 200k on mine and all i have is a slight transmission slip. give it a good test drive and look it over really well before you buy. xj's are absolute tanks and its pretty rare to find one that's too far gone to be saved lol.
Good morning
What bumper is that??
I miss these videos. No new content.
The best
First thing should be a aluminum radiator and hood vents if you own a Cherokee. Heat soak wrecked my motor after building my Cherokee all that money for lift tires rims lockes and rebuilding my axels . But hell it looks good sitting in my yard. No if your looking to mod a Cherokee you start with the design flaw that was built into every darn one of them.small grill openings small engine compartment and big heavy cast iron 6 cylinder = heat. Notice how the 2020 jeeps have hood vents from the factory now. Hmmm
US 1 to key Largo
Hey dude! Have those headlights stayed alive for you? I just installed them on my 99 XJ
Where’d you get you 99 xj?
Imagine gas still being $2.35
good video man will all of that upgrades work for a 2 wheel drive??