How To install a Long Arm Crossmember- Rough Country
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- In this Video I'll show you how to install Rough Country's Long Arm Crossmember into the Hope Floats XJ Jeep Cherokee Project. This is just a portion on the entire lift video series so check below and the rest of the video links will be added as they are uploaded.
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Front Shocks- • How To Install Front S...
Remove a threaded stud- • How-To Remove a Stud
Front Brake Lines- • How-To Install New Fro...
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Cross Member- • How To install a Long ...
Transfer Case Skid- • Rough Country Transfer...
Tie Rod- • How To Change a Tie Ro...
Steering Stabilizer- • How To Install a Steer...
Rear Brake Lines- • How To Install Rear Br...
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Shackles- • How-To Install Shackles
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9 years later I cannot express how helpful your videos are. Love how they are split up for each part of the steps
man it was pouring at your place that day lol. love the sound of rain on a tint roof
Matt just want to say thank you for ALL the content you post. I bought the same rough country long arm 4.5" lift and your videos have helped me with every step along the way. Keep up the good work, I appreciate you and the bleepn jeep crew👊
thanks for watching!
@@bleepinjeep BleepinJeep you would not put the frame stiffeners in before the long arm kit?
that's a good trick for removing the stud. I struggled for a long time with a set of vice grips and a blowtorch to get mine out.
Hi Matt. I used to watch your videos often, when I had my 99 XJ. I have an 05 Avalanche now and I like it a lot, but I miss my JEEP. With the price of gas lately, I might sell the AV and get an old XJ again.
"Oh gosh almost took my arm off"
Best part in the video! Keep me coming!
EvilEagleTalon I realize it’s been 4 years since this video I’m hoping you learn from mistakes and have grown in 4 years time. Cool videos and I like bleepin jeep....he gets hurt in almost every video.... I believe he’s grown too. I would hope
I just got the same long arm kit. can't wait to install it. Just need to figure out the pinion angle because I have 12" of lift
been subscribed. ordered my RC long arm upgrade for my XJ today. was holding off but my upper control arm unibody bolt hole are worn to twice the size of the bolt so time to upgrade.
I am already subscribed to rough country tv.
I'm subscribed to Bleepinjeep and Rough Country. Thanks for all the videos Matt! It has really helped me while working on my XJ. Keep up the great work!
i have subscribed to Rough County and am a BleepinJeep subscriber! Thank you BleepinJeep for all the awesome videos and cool stuff!!!
Always enjoys the videos and the tips you add, even though I have TJ Wrangler. On an completely unrelated note, we sure would like to see some TJ Wrangler videos... Keep up the good work.
Keep Jeepin'.
give him your TJ so that he can make us some cool TJ videos
nate on bleepinjeep now has posted a few great tdi TJ videos
(i think they are great videos and i do not own a TJ)
Hey Matt, Love the videos, you are a biger help to all of us out there than you know. I've been watching your videos for a good while and am subscribed to you and subscribed to Rought Country as well. I've been eyeing the same kit that you installed. Keep up the great work.
The self tapping screw has a different thread. When I went to clean the threads on the unused hole it f'd them up. Hopefully I can chase them back with a correct sized tap and salvage it.
Edit: 10mm-1.50 tap cleaned it up nice.
very subtle video editing in the intro...I liked it!
I know this is an old video, love your channel by the way. Would you happen to know a work around to drop the transmission pan for service without dropping the crossmember
From what I've read thats one of the down falls of this lift is having to drop the crossmember for trans service
Any advice on how to change the transmission fluid/filter once this is in place?
You should still be able to change the trans fluid and filter, but will make it a lot harder to drop the pan. You will also have to hope to hell that you can separate the transmission dipstick tube at the joint, or you are going to have a hell of a time. I have to replace the transmission mount with mine and not looking forward to it. Have to remove the control arms to drop the crossmember, which means I have to try and find jack stands and a jack that will get my un up high enough to be able to shift the front axle around when I reinstall everything. What should be a very simple job is a huge pain. Not sure why they couldn't have separate long arm mounts independent of the crossmember like other manufacturers.
First off, gr8 vid. secondly 9:13 almost took my arm off lol .... thnx
Ok, this is an old video, but I have a question. Why not just use the existing stud that is mounted inside the framerail instead of taking it out and replacing it with a bolt?
Subscribed to rough country..great videos really enjoying them..
Does any long arm kit increase comfort ride at regular road ? And If... does it noticeable, relevant change ? I will be grateful for the answer. Regards
I plan on doing long arms in the future. Out of my ignorance im curious, do you have to fight the front end at all whenever you have to drop the t-case?
Hey Matt those 3 17mm bolts. The one in the front has a hole but no threads. It’s a 1996. Got any ideas?
I've been subbed to u and RC. I love their products and love your in depth vids on installation
Joe Mercurio thanks, glad to hear it!
Subscribed! Well I have been subscribed to you and Rough Country TV for quite a while.. lol
hey man i just ordered this kit. i was wonderimg if i have to use those extra plates on the cross member that bolt to the frame. the reason i ask is because i have boat sides and the frame is fully enclosed as far as the sides go. if i have to run them than ill just cut the sides open and reweld. thanks
Well this is a bummer. Not only will I have to remove my rock sliders to get that bolt in for the side bracket, I will have to cut off and re-weld the one end of my rock slider because it is mounted right in the way of that side bracket for the new cross member. Guess that's what I get for making my own...
Thanks for the video. Very informative on how to install the whole RC long arm set up. Did I mention I subscribed to Rough Country TV?! lol
Will that long arm kit work on a 95 jeep grand Cherokee iv already put a 5speed out of a 96 Cherokee in it with the hipinon in it all fit fine but want a long arm kit for just the front of it
I'm having issues getting my drivers side front and read bolt to line up. Once I get one in the other end isn't lined up... ??? Am I don't something wrong?
Could I use a XJ long arms and skid plate on my WJ? Someone local is selling the front links the skid plate and the coils for $500 but they're for an XJ and I own a WJ They look the same I figured you all might know
Will the mount up with frame stiffners? I'll be doing a 6.5 long arm. If this will mount up with th3 frame stiffners I'll prob go rc
Hello, BleepinJeep. Help me, please.
Rear hole (9.13 min in video) you drill both wall of rail?
Who make the 3 piece cross member so the middle come out without dropping the control arms?
DO YOU HAVE TO DRILL 3/4 HOLE THROUGH BOTH SIDES FOR CRUSH SLEEVES
Just subscribed to Rough Country TV
@BleepinJeep you would not put the frame stiffeners in before the long arm kit?
Great vid but Instead of pushing your driveline out of whack to line up the mount you need a 97+ transmission mount, they are centered and line up with the rough country centered crossmember. Pre 97 had offset trans mounts
Dude, 2 years later and your comment just saved me so much headache. I've been scratching my head all night trying to figure out why my trans mount doesn't line up with the holes in the Rough Country crossmember. I spent so much more money to get the long-arm keep my suspension geometry right, and went with the slip yoke eliminator, and the cv rear drive shaft. With all that focus toward keeping things lined up correctly, it just seemed crazy to me that I'd need to tweak my drive train that far, and I wasn't comfortable with it. I had no idea they switched bolt locations in the later models until I read this. (Mine is a '98 but it must have been a holdover year because it uses the older style offset bolts) Also, I think it's crazy that RC doesn't say anything about that in their documentation. Thank again.
another great video, Matt! great job!
How did you go from 2 holes with the stock mount to 3 threaded with the new one?
hey I am a big fan of bleepinjeep and have learned a lot from your videos!! this was a great video for the RC kit, I'm just curious if something could be possible in the near future, I am going to be installing the RE long arm kit on my 99 very soon, just would really love to see a video on how to install that 3piece crossmember becuse it is kind of confusing and I really do not want to screw it up. I know you do a lot for RC and this may be a long shot but thought that it can't hurt to ask. p.s. I have been running a RC lift on my xj for about 5 years now, just got a good deal on this RE upgrade or else I would be going with RC again.. thanks for your time!
Already subscribed , great job on your videos man really enjoy ur stuff 👌
This might be a newb question, but I wasn't sure and was just wondering. Does that cross member act as a transfer case lowering kit also?
Tom D no, I added an SYE for that.
BleepinJeep thanks, I didn't know that the SYE would cancel the need for a transfer case lowering kit, thanks for the info, love the vids
Hey bleepin jeep what are your thoughts on wheel locks and the multitude off different styles out there?
Wheel locks? I always liked my gorilla brand ones.
I never received hardware with my kit do
You know what size these bolts are for the crossmember
No, i would call rough country and have them send the hardware
I attached the tranny mount first. Easy to move the crossmember into place because of the leverage you have. I found moving transmission really hard.
so, you attached the trans mount to the cross member and then installed the cross member with trans mount already bolted up ?
MrMrsregor Yes. With the crossmember bolted in place first you have to move the trans around and I could not get it to line up. I bolted the crossmember to the trans first then bolted the crossmember to frame. It was much easier to maneuver that way. Of course all of this was after cutting, drilling and tapping at least one bolt in the rusted frame.
@@matthewjenkins4505 cool, sound smart. i will do just that. thank you !
What size bolts replaced the factory crossmember bolts?
Did u have trouble with the transfercase shifter after u lowerd your transmission , cuz im having trouble with mine need help asap.
try re adjusting it by loosing that bolt on the lever, put the lever in 2wd and the tcase in 2wd then retighten!
BleepinJeep - is there a video or a similar video that can guide me in how 2 do it my self thks for your help . and if u can plz send it 2 me.
Would this crossmemeber fit with ruffstuff frame reinforcement
Enjoyed the video and I Subscribed thank you
Do you know it that will fit in a zj
Maybe with some modifications
rc is telling me to take off wheels and Springs on long arm upgrade. I don't understand why
. any comments?
Is it a 4.5 or a 6.5 long arm lift
I'm going through this install myself actually. And I gotta say please do not use the self-tapping bolt to clean the threads. That bolt has a 1.75 pitch and the correct bolt is a 1.5 Meaning it might technically work but those threads are thinner because of it and more likely to pull out. If you need to clean it, take one of the old crossmember bolts and use that, or tap it and chase the threads with a 10mm by 1.5 pitch tap.
Also, if you're a good inch or more off from where you need to be with the transmission mount/cross member. You can actually unbolt the mount from the transmission and turn it around to move it either left or right about an inch. That's because it's asymmetrical. Just some things I thought I should share. Take care.
MrChucknorrisaurus so I f’d up and used that bolt to clear out the non-used hole. Now my bolt just spins and doesn’t get tight at all. What can I do?
@@moejr14 You may not like this but you'll have to do a bit of customization. Buy a metric tap and die kit. Try to tap it with the 10mm x 1.5 pitch tap, you can watch videos on how to use it if you're not sure.
If that doesn't work then you'll have to drill it out with a 10mm drill bit (or imperial equivalent) so that it's one size larger and tap it for a 12mm bolt. It can be a 1.5 or 1.75 pitch tap. It can sound rough, but the internet and others at the hardware store can help you pick out the right bolt, tap, and drill bit. Good luck
I subscribed to Rough Country!
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i need to know your secret on keeping your cool lol
How did the rough country suspension work and hold up at Moab.
Eric faley as far as I know the suspension is all still there.
Subscribed to rough county TV. Let us know how the rough country products hold up. They get a bad rap and poor reviews on Naxja.
Then on jeep
Forum they are doing pretty good on reviews.
Eric faley will let you know after Moab at the end of the month!
Great channel. Subscribed to Rough Country as well.
You need air tools. Thanks, I also sub to RC. I like RC's stuff, but they do not have much for me since I 'wheel a FSJ. If I 'wheeled one of the TJs or an XJ, RC would have lots of products for my rig. If RC made more SJ products I would get them.
has anyone installed one of these crossmembers on a Jeep with frame stiffeners?
I subscribed to Rough Country tv
Would this work with frame stiffeners?
I was wondering the same thing I can’t find info on it anywhere did you ever find out
Hey thanks for all the entertainment. And I sub to RC.
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RoughCountryTV well do thanks.
im subscribed to bleepinjeep and rough country
You don't have to set the jam nut that tough. Good and tight with some PB Blaster it will come out. 22 year old XJ.
Matt, How will this kit fit with a stiffener?
Not sure, might want to call them.
wish i had bought the long arm kit from RC ,but everyone was bashing them so i was turned off and bought a BDS short arm kit, well talking about being disappointed the BDS is not nearly as nice as this kit...RC if you listening i will take that zj LA KIT for my 98 5.9 GC !! ....and willl promote it threw my various groups all of which have thousands of members.
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Appreciate you 💪
I need this
What kind of jack do you recommend
Russell Deckard I like the aluminum racing jacks myself... especially when out on the trail!
When tj prices come down I'm sure the thrashing will commence
I subscribed to rough country tv!! What were the results of these giveaways?
RC is in charge of that...
We have already picked a random winner for this contest, but be on the lookout for Bleepin' Jeep's next video for another chance to comment and win!
Subscribed to rc!
Love the video man thank I subscribe at Rc to
Ive subscribed
I subscribe to rough country
I prefer to build my own subframe attached to the existing frame so as to kill 2 birds with one stone. A subframe welded to the factory frame rails allows the ease of installing by fabrication any bracket, brace, whatever u want to attach attach it to the subframe. To kill a 2nd bird the sub frame will double as a frame stiffener
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Hey please don’t try removing the “stud” using double wrenches, that’s an easy way to hurt your diy self. By the time he went and got the wrenches I would have it cut off with any type of grinder available It’s a small stud size easily cut off in like 2 seconds Orrr you can hurt yourself with a improper use of a tool
And once he cut off the stud flush with the frame, how is he then supposed to remove it so he can place it with the new threaded bolt for the crossmember? If someone listened to your advice, they'd end up having to drill out the remnants of the old stud and hopefully still be able to retap it. The advice you're offering is not a solution for this problem and it's going to screw someone who's in the middle of doing their own install.
@@matthewjcobb weld a new one
@@wsgregory Oh come on. Your "time saving" tip is to cut off the old stud haul out a welder (assuming they have one and know how to use it properly) and weld inside a frame with few or no access holes?
I'm sorry, I just don't see how that's any better than just using a wrench. You don't have to like his way of doing it, but it worked, and he didn't get hurt.
Now, if someone DOES have the ability to weld, welding the nut to the stud seems like a way better solution that hacking the thing off and the doing damage control. That's exactly how I did mine, but I'm not going to tell anyone their way was wrong.
@@matthewjcobb yep it two seconds to do that and you should be a welder/fabricator if you diy your Jeep at this level If your not, well you run into problems like this that are easily handled by one who can fabricate that’s right
And yes it takes in parentheses two seconds to do that OK two minutes big deal can’t be a whiner like that
Where is your electric impact? lol
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