I remember doing my first build at 14 on my cheap Cherokee. Did an add a leaf, broke all the original leafs from wheeling and had to replace with new packs. When me and my buddy "both age 14" did the lift, we lifted it, and I couldn't get it out of the garage. Took it all apart, wheeled it out and installed it again. We learned so much that day 😅
For the rear, check into a shackle relocation kit. Helps with the angle of the rear shackle and does give about an inch lift. Helps to have a better ride as the shackle is sitting in the correct angle. Lots of companies make them, some even make a "no lift" version.
Recently bought a 2001 Nissan Xterra and put 31” bf Goodrich Ko2 and I finally remember what is like to drive a normal vehicle again. To your last video, yes ! 31” tires and big tires again. Lol.
Had a 87 XJ back in 91. Minimal lift mfrs, expensive was Tomkins, cheapest was Rancho. Went with the middle with the CA drop brackets and short add-a-leaf, can't remember who I ran, but do recall how those short add-a-leafs would bend the longer XJ leafs bad on articulation. Swapped in a long add-a-leaf for a GM Blazer (back then it was only full-size). Did a lot better with the longer add-a-leafs. Today, though the XJ hasn't been around since 01, still a viable wheeling vehicle.
before i went to coilovers on the xj it originally had the stock leafs and a 2" block. man it rode so well. i swapped it for rubicon express 3.5" leafs and it never rode the same again. so if you're ever wanting to change up the rear for a better ride, id recommend stock leafs, a small block and maybe longer shackle.
Love the cg content, I’m an Mk. I have a 01 xj I’ve been completely rebuilding/ upgraded. For the rear end drive line vibes maybe try a shim to turn the pinion up since most full leaf packs come with one already (at least my rc 4.5 inch ones did and I don’t have any vibes) few companies out there make em for the xjs
I was in the army for 8 years, but you make the coast guard stuff look cool when you show little clips of it. Would definitely love to see more from your perspective!
@@JKGearandGadgets I meant just a standard JK case for the XJ. Rubi case would be cool, but the low gearing isn't really necessary for a small tire XJ with an 4.0/auto combo IMO.
@JKGearandGadgets im still trying to find a decent one on marketplace.. no luck yet.. I had one I was going to go look at on a Sunday but a gentleman went and looked at it on Saturday and bought it lol.. I just gotta keep looking I guess...
I remember doing my first build at 14 on my cheap Cherokee. Did an add a leaf, broke all the original leafs from wheeling and had to replace with new packs. When me and my buddy "both age 14" did the lift, we lifted it, and I couldn't get it out of the garage. Took it all apart, wheeled it out and installed it again. We learned so much that day 😅
Love the Cherokee. It drives so much smoother now. It feels great and is a classic!
I’ll never get it back now
Glad to see projects that are reasonable for most
For the rear, check into a shackle relocation kit. Helps with the angle of the rear shackle and does give about an inch lift. Helps to have a better ride as the shackle is sitting in the correct angle. Lots of companies make them, some even make a "no lift" version.
Recently bought a 2001 Nissan Xterra and put 31” bf Goodrich Ko2 and I finally remember what is like to drive a normal vehicle again. To your last video, yes ! 31” tires and big tires again. Lol.
Nice, somehow those entry level, budget build stuff is always fun to watch!
I purchased these same wheels the Friday they came out. They look great on XJs
I agree, great looking wheel
Don’t forget to flatten the seam in those front wheel housings! Great video Ben!!
Had a 87 XJ back in 91. Minimal lift mfrs, expensive was Tomkins, cheapest was Rancho. Went with the middle with the CA drop brackets and short add-a-leaf, can't remember who I ran, but do recall how those short add-a-leafs would bend the longer XJ leafs bad on articulation. Swapped in a long add-a-leaf for a GM Blazer (back then it was only full-size). Did a lot better with the longer add-a-leafs.
Today, though the XJ hasn't been around since 01, still a viable wheeling vehicle.
Love these low budget builds...
Love the XJ...!!🇦🇺
My favorite Jeep ever lifted
before i went to coilovers on the xj it originally had the stock leafs and a 2" block. man it rode so well. i swapped it for rubicon express 3.5" leafs and it never rode the same again. so if you're ever wanting to change up the rear for a better ride, id recommend stock leafs, a small block and maybe longer shackle.
Do the suspension first, then choose the tires that fit
Choose tires you plan on running, then build suspension to suit
Got a sub due to taking care of the dogs. Plus you're a Jeep guy.
cool build, enjoying the story!
Thank you for your service & great videos
Nice project. Love the budget friendly stuff.
Thank you for your service
I’ve been subscribed to yall for years now but I never get recommended your videos anymore yall gotta argue with the TH-cam gods
Cute pups
I would have kept them, but the owner responded to my Facebook post😭 lol
Love the cg content, I’m an Mk. I have a 01 xj I’ve been completely rebuilding/ upgraded. For the rear end drive line vibes maybe try a shim to turn the pinion up since most full leaf packs come with one already (at least my rc 4.5 inch ones did and I don’t have any vibes) few companies out there make em for the xjs
Great video. Cute puppies.
I'm running a 4.5 long arm with 8.8 rear currently on 33s, and I still haven't upgraded the driveshaft yet. I would still advise it
👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 thank you for your service Ben. Nice video
12:32 the update came with the 97 model.
Oops! You are correct
@@JKGearandGadgets all good brother! Love the xj content!
You're building the perfect rig for me 😂
haha!
How I miss that some days
I live in Okc and about to build an xj
Hmm Was that LJ a sneek peak of the next build ?😎
Its a thought! Its just such a good little jeep haha
Just to be clear WJ could are different than all the other models you grouped in and mentioned for the acos
I am trying to buy a tap and dye and some WD40
Go to Lowe’s at 9:00 on Tuesday, no one there apparantly
@@JKGearandGadgets it's a king of the hill reference
👍👍😃
Raise the front a little
I want to see how much the rear is going to settle in
I was in the army for 8 years, but you make the coast guard stuff look cool when you show little clips of it. Would definitely love to see more from your perspective!
Do a JK case swap.
If I find a Rubi Jk case, it’s going in Cassie’s LJ
@@JKGearandGadgets I meant just a standard JK case for the XJ. Rubi case would be cool, but the low gearing isn't really necessary for a small tire XJ with an 4.0/auto combo IMO.
You can definitely tell that is Bens sister..
6inch long arm lift lol...
Long arm eventually for sure!
@JKGearandGadgets im still trying to find a decent one on marketplace.. no luck yet.. I had one I was going to go look at on a Sunday but a gentleman went and looked at it on Saturday and bought it lol.. I just gotta keep looking I guess...
2 minutes in and it is already unrealistic. There is not near enough rust on that jeep.
Hahaha 🤣
You should build that, get it up to 35’s…. Then have a giveaway. Let the winner be the first person to say put it on 35’s and give it away
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