Custom Rear 4 Link Coilover Install on Jeep XJ One Ton Swap

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  • This is a complete custom coilover install video on the rear 4 link setup of my Jeep Cherokee XJ. I build custom tube shock towers and finally get the Trailplug on its own weight with new Fox Racing 2.0 14inch coilovers bolted up.
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  • @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
    @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12:51 The Trail Plug is getting tube plugs! Well done Robbie!

  • @DirtLifestyle
    @DirtLifestyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Check out this handsome bastard 😁
    Nice work bruh

  • @simonbertioli4696
    @simonbertioli4696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting...nice and slow...but full of good hints and solutions.
    Simon a Brit in Spain 👍

  • @projectbumblejeep4190
    @projectbumblejeep4190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Along the lines of a "budget" build, you could remove and sell your shackle relocation brackets as they are no longer needed. That is an upcoming upgrade to Project Bumble Jeep. I plan on making my own. Looking good. Was glad you heard me when I told you to put you lower hoop mounts through the uni-frame with backing plates. God bless and stay well.

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am going to get rid of them eventually but they are still a part of the bumper assembly that I am using for the jack stands.

  • @Rugsadventures
    @Rugsadventures ปีที่แล้ว

    You've given me the inspiration to do this my self

  • @matthewweyand5684
    @matthewweyand5684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel so much. You are such a good teacher. I bought my dream black '99 XJ from a buddy two years ago in college. I just got my first salaried check. I am salivating

  • @monicaeaton7376
    @monicaeaton7376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing rear suspension!

  • @MBdrummer3288
    @MBdrummer3288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude, you’ve got some mad fabrication skills. Very nice looking welds and I like how you’re setting it all up! It’s gonna be a beast!

  • @NativeBrookie
    @NativeBrookie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Might want to cover those shock shafts before showering them in spatter, could be an expensive mistake

    • @TheTreadLife_
      @TheTreadLife_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my first though. Lucked out he didn't damage them.

  • @halfwheeler2
    @halfwheeler2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great work, super strong.great design and execution.

  • @brianwright4841
    @brianwright4841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This channel is one of my favorite. You and Kelly are putting out some of the best content in my opinion. Keep it up y’all!!

  • @jesseyjulson1967
    @jesseyjulson1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do a full build parts list so I can copy your XJ. Looking to build mine almost exactly like yours but I want coilovers front and rear. But it’s a pain to try and watch all the videos and try to guess the parts

  • @baldeaglegarage
    @baldeaglegarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info and explanation!

  • @kylancook3477
    @kylancook3477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking good sir!! The body line is gonna be dope!

  • @fearnobeer-ns3om
    @fearnobeer-ns3om 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got the truss kit put on my dana 60 can't wait

  • @frediefarmer
    @frediefarmer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work. Xtra braces can’t hurt.. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @RenegadeHQ
    @RenegadeHQ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks so sick brother!

  • @daltonneal1676
    @daltonneal1676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ready to see the way you close everything off

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will be a lot of work, but I have some ideas

  • @thumpstar12502
    @thumpstar12502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    can’t wait to see it out on the trails up here in the north west . xj’s rock up here and yours is looking good

  • @raymondsparks9713
    @raymondsparks9713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Let me buy those shackle relocate brackets from you. Don't think you need them anymore lol.

  • @MegaMarclar
    @MegaMarclar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sweet man, always good to make progress.

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @MegaMarclar
      @MegaMarclar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyBeards4X4 I've been trying to upload some of my videos of my zj build, internet sucks bad out here right now.. Just made a tri 4 rear with an 8.25 swap, and 3link in the front. Still using old style coils for now, but need to move the fuel tank inside to push the rear back. One of these days it would be sweet to get all us WA jeepers together for a trip.

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll have to check out your channel

    • @MegaMarclar
      @MegaMarclar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyBeards4X4 sweet man. I'm not as popular as you guys, I run a dodge/jeep repair shop out of my house.

  • @shawnvergilia1609
    @shawnvergilia1609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome stuff. Can't wait to see this thing in action. Can't wait to see the rest of this build. Keep at it. We're all patiently waiting...... Kinda

  • @roberthadley8162
    @roberthadley8162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is freaking awesome, love it.

  • @JiuJitsuDudes
    @JiuJitsuDudes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep this series coming along, look forward to see the finished XJ!!!

  • @danielvalentin6852
    @danielvalentin6852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!!
    Foe your inner fender you can use trailer fenders and then seal the back I’ve seen this done in the mini truck world.

  • @danielclark4125
    @danielclark4125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks awesome man. Get that bad boy done and on the trail!!!

  • @courtneychappell8801
    @courtneychappell8801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    America 🇺🇸

  • @TheTreadLife_
    @TheTreadLife_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got a set of those coilovers for $750 for the 4Runner. Super stoked

  • @deanwills4824
    @deanwills4824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome build bro jealous big time...remote res. Hose clamps..put electrical shrink wrap over em makes em look way better keep it up love the channel

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks brother and good tip with the shrink wrap. I for sure will use that

  • @leefhead1
    @leefhead1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that came out great. i like the removable strut brace. Personally i would do the small gusset on the lower bars. i think it would reduce some flex that you might have, and it would have very little time and money investment to do.

  • @fearless1931
    @fearless1931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a dope setup, nice work! Can’t kill the xj’s

  • @ja5onl6
    @ja5onl6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this build. Use to have a 98' xj. Was my favorite rig until the wife rolled it 3 times on the interstate (she was not hurt). I was just offered a 96' w/ a new in the create 4.0 motor for $500. The guy lost interest in the project. Im gonna buy it and make it my new off roading (read daily montana commuter ) rig.

  • @chuckvaldez4149
    @chuckvaldez4149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome vids man, keep em coming

  • @accutuneoffroad
    @accutuneoffroad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking good!!!

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the awesome product!

  • @phillipmoore7283
    @phillipmoore7283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that looks great. Awesome Work

  • @myronjansen2165
    @myronjansen2165 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesomeness on the weld tips! I’m a beginner to welding & frame stiffeners are what I’m trying too get started on my manche. This year after I get her running on the road with some fresh tires.

  • @rickmarquart3277
    @rickmarquart3277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lookin good, Robby! Can't wait to see it in action. 💪🏼👊🏼👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @garylanders1470
    @garylanders1470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work!

  • @davyleupz
    @davyleupz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks awesome!!! 🤘😎

  • @VictorVectorJKU
    @VictorVectorJKU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work! I like your explanation and reason behind drilling through the unibody frame and plating the backside for the support tubes for the coil over tower! Excited to see the next steps!!

  • @grantmiller5921
    @grantmiller5921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work, most coil over shocks are designed to have about an inch of preload which will probably give you your 1 inch of shaft showing.

  • @wheels.and.wrenches
    @wheels.and.wrenches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks great. But i would have leaned the top of the shocks inward quite a bit more. For 2 reasons... first reason to keep the shock away from the tire. And 2, to keep the shock at a 90 degree angle to the axle tube when one tire is stuffed, and the other tire is drooped.

    • @wheels.and.wrenches
      @wheels.and.wrenches 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also.. shock bolts should always go Front to back (perpendicular to the axle tube) So when the suspension articulates the shock can pivot on the bolt and not rely on the shock mount to do all the work. That pivot ball only moves so far.

  • @stevensprojectgarage99
    @stevensprojectgarage99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel. I was actually looking for ideas on doing my own
    1 ton axle swap to my XJ.
    That looks good so far keep up the good work

  • @ivtec4fun55
    @ivtec4fun55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The mounting tabs look like the weak link to me, On my Toyota, I thought similarly, but after I realized the weight of the vehicle will be on yours, then yes, gusset the mounting tabs!

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I will boxing them in for sure

  • @danharrington386
    @danharrington386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anymore progress on trail plug I’m following along. Getting part’s together have tons stripped down and waiting for brackets from Barnes glad I found your channel

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I should have some more progress soon. Been a challenge to get out into the shop lately.

    • @danharrington386
      @danharrington386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyBeards4X4 I feel you on that! I live an hour from Moab built XJ was hoping to Jeep safari this year took it out couple months ago and broke axle shaft found your channel and bought super duty’s! I’ll be there next year

  • @bustedwrenchgarage2051
    @bustedwrenchgarage2051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes you can't have to much gussets if you ever think it might need a few gussets then your probably right so just put them on anyway you also need limiting straps and bump stops for extra safety incase you full send it off a jump by accident like foot slips off break and floors the gas the limiting straps keeps you from pulling the rod out of the shock and bump stops keep you from bottoming your shocks out the best thing to do is get a go-pro mount it under the vehicle at your 4 link and shocks an run it for 30 mins and watch how your suspension handles if adjustments need to be made you'll have an idea on where to begin hope it helped you have a good one bud

  • @aaronmoores9233
    @aaronmoores9233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This thing is a beast! Cherokees on 40's!!! Are you planning to do an exo-cage?

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do plan on building a cage. Probably go the hybrid route, but I'm still mulling over my plans

  • @paulezk
    @paulezk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job!

  • @nicolacaminha9421
    @nicolacaminha9421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome congrats.

  • @trailwolfzj9762
    @trailwolfzj9762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice fabwork bud digging it, love when guys make legitimately one of a kind fab work best part about jeeps and offroading in general. How do u feel about dbm metalwork stifferners I have center sec havnt installed it yet. Would u recommend just letting brake line and fuelline hang to weld that inside I know u gotta spot stitch weld but worried about the heat around gasline etc. Everyone says u don't have to pull carpet my jeep is rust free just lil surface shit. And is there a reason u like the shock hoop better the. The shock tower.. is the fab advantages to the hoop im guessing easier..

  • @FlawedOffroad
    @FlawedOffroad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job dude! I see a few things I would have done differently(doesnt mean better lol) it turned out great!

  • @jayceandjeremysadventures.4441
    @jayceandjeremysadventures.4441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice VW dude. I’m planning to do the 1 ton swap on my ZJ, I’ve had the axles for about a year, just slowly getting the Jeep on long arms and stiffeners.

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha the jetta is my little commuter car. And I would like to see a one ton swapped ZJ! Sounds awesome

  • @bsideadventures2180
    @bsideadventures2180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now we just gotta talk Kerry into tons.

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Naw he doesn't need them. That 44 and 9 combo works great.

  • @ricknewman2417
    @ricknewman2417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content!

  • @alwaysmohawk
    @alwaysmohawk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video man! did you consider running the horizontal tubes all the way through to connect both frame rails? also I've never heard buy once cringe once, but I have heard buy once cry once!

    • @wheels.and.wrenches
      @wheels.and.wrenches 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Air shocks aren't the best. He made the right choice. Although he could have saved money and did emulsion coilovers. No difference in performance on a trail rig

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't really want to run them all the way through because of cost and clearance. Tube is stupid expensive right now. And I don't think it would have added any strength

    • @wheels.and.wrenches
      @wheels.and.wrenches 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyBeards4X4 that would be unnecessary. The way you did it is way stronger than necessary. That was a good idea running them thru the rails.

  • @TheTreadLife_
    @TheTreadLife_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interested to know if that bar will come out when the jeep is on it's weight. With the bend in it and the way the clamps were oriented, it seems like it would be a fight to get out back out. Have you gotten it to come out since install?

    • @MrPopcorn925
      @MrPopcorn925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering the same thing

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see what you mean and I thought the same but it popped out just fine when I took it off to paint it.

    • @TheTreadLife_
      @TheTreadLife_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyBeards4X4 great to hear! I was thinking with the vehicle weight it would press Inward on the shock mounts and bind the crossmember.

  • @dougulrich7692
    @dougulrich7692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bad ass...soo want to do this

  • @trailwolfzj9762
    @trailwolfzj9762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can u do a review on the shocks aswell after u wheel with price and all

    • @trailwolfzj9762
      @trailwolfzj9762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They like 600 or 300 a piece right or they like 800 a piece 🤣😅😭

  • @adamgomez4565
    @adamgomez4565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I’m doing a 1 ton swap on my Jeep and your videos are helping me get thru it. Was wondering what spring rate are you doing on your coilovers?

  • @Joshua-bp9nl
    @Joshua-bp9nl ปีที่แล้ว

    How are we going to see each other on the trail when not only your cherokee sets in the garage months and months, but my does too?

  • @smileycamel5635
    @smileycamel5635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice welds,..which model Hobart is that, and is there anything less expensive that would give me good results with the same type use you do?

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a Hobart 190. It's a pretty affordable welder, but Eastwood and harbor freight both make multiprocess welders that work great for hobby use.

  • @818k5krawler
    @818k5krawler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job I’m about to do the same what are your link lengths??

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I believe the lowers were about 26 inches and uppers a couple inches longer

  • @elmnt6789
    @elmnt6789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What ever happened to the XJ??

  • @owenwest2402
    @owenwest2402 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm ordering my coilovers and wondering what numbers you gave for your corner weights for the tuning and spring rate packages im basically running the exact same set up for my rear ton swap, like top spring and bottom spring

  • @AndrewSosa
    @AndrewSosa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m doing the exact same thing on my Xj with the same axle do you mind me asking how long are your upper links and your lower links so I have an idea on how much tube I need to buy also what size are your heims?

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are 1 1/4 heims from Barnes 4wd. I believe the lowers were about 26 inches and uppers a little longer.

  • @andrewmalicki4945
    @andrewmalicki4945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you recall the spring rates they set you up with?

  • @imzackson
    @imzackson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How come we never see you two working together on projects?

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We want to, but hard to line up schedules and we live an hour away from each other. It will happen here soon for sure

    • @imzackson
      @imzackson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      also why modify jeeps when both of you seem to have enough skills to build full on buggys?

    • @imzackson
      @imzackson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyBeards4X4 oh thanks and the buggys?

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the compliment. But not sure I'm on the level of building a buggie quite yet lol

  • @samuelgodin9983
    @samuelgodin9983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many travel you have in your coilovers?

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are 14 inch travel shocks

  • @moejr14
    @moejr14 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, whatever happened to you. I don’t see you on the channel anymore? What’s up with the jeep? Where is it? Come on give me some updates. Did you start another page?

  • @kjbakke2
    @kjbakke2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We’re all off-roaders here, please tell me I’m not the only one that laughed at 6 inches of shaft showing….

    • @MuddyBeards4X4
      @MuddyBeards4X4  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes I say stuff and think to myself......"that's what she said"

    • @kjbakke2
      @kjbakke2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyBeards4X4 my guy!! Hahaha

  • @bonespur2728
    @bonespur2728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Furst

  • @beaumont9072
    @beaumont9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    America 🇺🇸 💪🏼🔧🔩🤙🏼