Building a Jeep Cherokee in about 20 minutes

[@ItsJoshN]

Watching buddy try to figure out the double wrench method is me everytime

[@1josefat]

He should’ve just kept it rolling, that’s good entertainment

[@michaelramirez5969]

😉 You never forget your 1st time... When I saw them using a jack stand as a hammer on an Indiana Jeep,... I knew they were pros. 🍻 boys. I have a '00.

[@seanmacdonald8476]

Those DIY bumpers are dope, I have the rear version, have been running it for a while now but about to get after putting a tire carrier on it this weekend. Can't believe that 4400 price tag, what a flex

[@mikes4x4garage]

California prices… I remember being able to get these things all day for $1500

[@aidanmakinster922]

I will say mine welded like shit when i got it, it popped and burned like a flux core the whole time. still gotta grind it down and get it on mine lol

[@samfromalbuquerque7235]

You haven't put out a disappointing video yet. This was awesome, just like the rest. I see a lot of comments saying this is their favorite channel and I can totally see why. Thank you

[@ItsJoshN]

Ya this is one of my fav channels

[@limbergsauceda]

watching you guys inspired me to go work on my XJ that's been on jack stands for three months now lol

[@mikes4x4garage]

Get that thing going !

[@limbergsauceda]

@@mikes4x4garage yessir! Just dropped the front axle yesterday, now I'm working on the transmission

[@ProjectXJ]

My jeep has definitely been on jack stands that long or longer a time or two. 😀

[@jrburkhead4188]

I would build one likebthis but not to climb rocks but for sure off road. Sick looks good now all u need are some headers md exhaust for better flow and more up and a full tune up and fluids flushed.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Since this video we’ve done a lot to the Jeep! Maybe worth a second video

[@ackscratchers6648]

Thanks for sharing I just bought a very clean 99 almost no rust for $1500. Gonna start working on it now but fist will be fixing the non existing brakes. Definitely going to consider the rough country lift as well.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Nice, good price

[@tanner8355]

Haha sounds like someone watches Berm Peak Express. Love the content Mike keep it up!

[@markjesusmysavior7715]

Nice brother, I have a 1997 Jeep I've been holding on to for 8 yrs now!! Just haven't had the funds, thanks for the detail and work and pricing so people would have a better understanding, Godbless 🙏💖

[@2vford241]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels, awsome content man🍻

[@michaelphillips9870]

Gotta love seeing some coasties getting after it. Good job guys.

[@_Machine631_]

loved this...budget builds are the best ones on youtube. and to see you take it out immediately, thats what matters. enjoy it.

[@mikes4x4garage]

That’s the way to do it!

[@ProjectXJ]

I have been as budget freindly as they come with my build, without sacrificing anything. 🙂

[@willhooke]

Very satisfying to watch you upgrade the XJ Cherokee into something trail-worthy Happy viewing from Australia 🇦🇺

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks for watching!

[@willhooke]

@@mikes4x4garage thank you for the show 👏🏻

[@bucketings]

Mike would be a good friend to have just for the knowledge and beer

[@gongora420]

Nice I just put a rough country lift on my Tacoma and I love it. Couldn’t believe how well it performed off-road for the price point compared to all the other brands.

[@Nafleming3603]

Awesome vid man. I check to see if you’ve uploaded quite often and I’m always stoked to watch when you do. Love the fact that it’s out of your own garage and you’re doing everything on a budget. Super relatable content

[@mikes4x4garage]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@rayaboomboom]

Great Work, informative video, keeping it real. Thanks from Jersey, 98 XJ Limited 102K miles 3rd owner stock today

[@MagnumROCKSTAR1]

Great vid. Rig looking killer. Love that all purpose pan hammer 👍

[@skippywinters]

great DIY skills, love the enthusiasm too. keep it up

[@michaelpinedo8597]

Great vid guys, i'm working on a ZJ project. Your XJ came out great, just what one needs for off roading.

[@mickeytemple4579]

Mike, It was nice to see you at slickrock and awesome work. love the cast iron pan hammer....lol

[@mikes4x4garage]

It was nice to see you and Mike out there! And the cast iron is the perfect hammer 😂

[@stephenhajovsky3971]

Great build guys!! Well done! She looks fantastic! I need to get me one!!🤘

[@cousin_JACK]

That looks like so much fun seeing it in action, man you guys are a trip

[@mikes4x4garage]

It’s fun!!

[@thomasabbott2573]

I know you guys didnt have this problem but aLittle word of advice for people on those bumper is tack them then pre fit before final weld because not all the times they fit 100% and some minor adjustments need to be made, overall looks good

[@mikes4x4garage]

Not a bad idea people!

[@tradeMark182]

My afternoon beer videos .. what a treat

[@mikes4x4garage]

🍺 cheers buddy

[@ann-mariekitson9554]

Love your videos 😊It’s amazing all the knowledge you have

[@vincentmaala4733]

Love the page man. Props to you guys doing all the work yourself. Keep it going!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey thank you!

[@williamdomey7584]

Great video, I just found the channel and am finding it informative. I have a 2000 XJ which is a work in process.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Awesome! I’ve had 5 XJs so far, they can become a sickness.

[@dylan70765]

Killer build. Probably buying a cherokee because of this video.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Do it!

[@ILoveMyDog761]

I'm a simple man. Mikes4x4 uploads. I watch.

[@MTB-o4i]

How about frame stiffeners? Or drain and fill diffs or oil change , antifreeze drain and fill just to start

[@nulcable]

Great video as per usual. Hope you post more soon.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Soon!

[@trashbarn]

I really enjoyed this, thank you.

[@dmkorba]

With a friend like Mike, anything is possible!

[@skyler6133]

My favorite channel to watch!

[@4x4adventure_pl]

Good video!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@rexy83]

I basically have the same build going except different lift. But same bumper and tires. Also have Patagonias on my truck love them!

[@tannerhamilton6601]

Great video. I am really looking into getting a cherokee. What is the general miles range you're looking for on a used one? whats the cap? thanks!

[@christopherw.reactionvideo859]

"at home alignment" is the most jeep cherokee thing I've ever heard

[@mikes4x4garage]

She’s mint!

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

On my jeep I cut the front fenders out like that but I took the left fender flare and mounted on the right side and the right fender flare and mounted it on the left and I mount them higher so that it still looks good it still has the flare and it actually doesn't even look like it's not stock yet clears 33's or 35's,doesn't throw mud and rocks all over the side of the rig (Ever had a rock come flying out of the tread and hit the back of your forearm when getting off of the trail?... It doesn't tickle one bit!!) And the front fenders don't look hacked.

[@johnwdavisjr]

great job guys.

[@justinb3007]

I was just drinking beer and was thinking 🤔 wonder what Mike's up to... And BAM!!!! 🍻

[@mikes4x4garage]

🍺🍺

[@cng979]

just bought my own xj 2000 pretty clean for only 2k. my question is how would i fix the rusting problem

[@KayBeee]

Another killer video. Good job.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@cmac956]

good job , looks really good . use penitrating oil when you remove old bolts . put it on the night before you take it apart .

[@mikes4x4garage]

We soaked it for a month before the video. No help there 😂

[@cmac956]

@@mikes4x4garage bummer

[@Slow_gixxer_8r]

The cast iron skillet hammer seems to work better than the jack stand hammer imo some high quality tools

[@mikes4x4garage]

60% of the time it works every time

[@garrettblaster]

Shows you don’t need a lot to enjoy off-roading, my Tacoma regular cab with just 2in lift and 33s is so capable the short wheel base really helps it

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely! Just gotta get out there 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hankm16]

Bruh every time I watch one of your videos you make me wanna go straight outside and start building truck up 😭😂

[@Christian-vy9fs]

Slick rock trail in the sierras huh? You in the central valley of california? That sounds like a place we have right near the Sequoia national park

[@mikes4x4garage]

Bay Area! Slick rock is by Arnold CA

[@Chizham]

I usually dont comment, but I love your videos and always look forward to them! keep it up!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@jasonphillips752]

The cast iron pan 😂😂 then the floor jack afterwords 😂 that’s some true Jeep shenanigans

[@mikes4x4garage]

We like to have fun with it 😂

[@uh1857]

Great video man definitely worth the wait

[@AyyLarry]

This is the most XJ video ever, little rusty but mint Jeep, let’s cut it up and run it into rocks 😂😂 love it

[@mikes4x4garage]

The only way to xj

[@suttonracing2957]

paint matching your jeep parts to your jack stands is an interesting idea 😆

[@mikes4x4garage]

lol wild color in my opinion as well

[@armandocardona6975]

tips for springs when uninstalling like in this video, jack up your axle and compress it. Get a bunch of heavy duty zip ties and tighten them on the spring then release jack. To safely undo zip ties do the reverse or place on some hot coals and run away 😎

[@mikes4x4garage]

😂 you have a death wish 😂

[@Supercheeze0123]

Hell yeah another Mike upload! Hope your trip was safe bro!

[@mikes4x4garage]

It was great!

[@austinbottensek9878]

What’s the front bumper? Looking to do a somewhat hidden winch and that should work for me

[@uknowsj8686]

please keep uploading, love the 4x4 content!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

I will!

[@pasqualemaggio1698]

Great video. What is the company that sold those bumpers?

[@mikes4x4garage]

It’s a JCRoffroad design, but this is just a rip off from Amazon.

[@cameronspeed9052]

12:12 coming with candy is top tier customer service

[@WYATTHINGE]

The blue paint for the rock sliders was a bold move.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Bold indeed!

[@rossedwardmiller]

Another banger. Like everyone I found the channel thru the taco series but I’ll happily watch some jeep content here. Keep ‘em coming!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely !

[@dannymartin4x482]

Great video mike! Keep them up🤟

[@chrisdicus3183]

So you said slickrock trail is in the Sierras I live in Sparks Nevada how far is it from me I just got a 98 Cherokee

[@mikes4x4garage]

Not sure,, but it’s in the Lake alpine area. Probably 2-3 hours

[@reids_relics]

Awesome build

[@acraftsmansimagination56]

I’m just like… thinking of all the activities we can do now! There’s just so much more room for activities the amount of activities we can do now is crazy! Love that movie Great video man love that bumper

[@mikes4x4garage]

Classic step brothers!

[@David603B]

Looks good ! I need jeep friends just got stationed in MA , where you guys at ?

[@mikes4x4garage]

North Cali!

[@noahingianni5578]

No sway bar links? Genuinely curious if they’re required or not and clearly they’re not lol

[@MileytheJeepV2]

I get a wobble starting at 65 and idk what its from... Did the rear suspension have not done a thing to the front dont know a thing about doing that either

[@pb-bx1ll]

Great video thank you

[@TylerSmith-jq1gq]

Now u got me thinking about buying a cherokee

[@mikes4x4garage]

You need a Grand Cherokee with your fancy ass

[@thelifeofduke3316]

I have the same car in Egypt. But yours is super clean. I want to start rebuilding the suspension to a legit 3-4” lift and I need guidance on the parts I won’t be able to buy the parts all at once since I’ll have to import everything to Egypt (super costly) My car is lifted 3.5” but more of a DIY thing by the previous owner: Teflon lift kits for the front shocks Jeep Wrangler shocks Added 1 leaf for the rear springs (no shackles) Rubicon lower control arms No slip yoke eliminator What do you think I should do? Where should I start?

[@mikes4x4garage]

Sounds like you’re up to a good start. Make sure you set up the bump stops correctly, and have the brake lines extended or moved so they don’t get ripped off. A Transfer case drop is an easy way to avoid an SYE, but you do lose and inch of ground clearance. Bilstein 5100s are great shocks if you’re looking to firm up the ride, and I would looks towards a reputable brand like iron rock offroad if you want a decent lift kit. Also, amazing to talk to someone from the other side of the planet! Good luck!🤘🏻

[@thelifeofduke3316]

@@mikes4x4garage thanks for responding to my comment Mike! I was thinking about buying a Rough Country lift kit but in several stages: Shocks and springs + sway bar links Then leaf springs and shackles Then a track bar and steering stabilizer The thing is I don’t know what should be done first I know that Rough Country is not a top brand but it will perform well at the end of the day, right? I won’t be crawling over rocky terrain but I still prefer the clearance.

[@drewnunez5483]

Awesome vid man!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks drew!

[@vincentmeredith2561]

pretty good price for the build and thats not a ruined fender thats called self clearancing

[@KB-1976]

Nice set up. Should give ya a long time of fun.

[@JB50713]

Another great video Mike! Jeep looks great.

[@rodgerrodger6298]

loved the video, discovered you from your tacoma series. cant wait for the next one

[@sloanmustafa7792]

Great content as always brother

[@CB-hr6zs]

Good video bro lovin the content keep it coming.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@Ckymacias]

Enjoyed the video! Btw where is Slick Rock? It looks like the Rubicon/Fordyce trail as well.

[@mikes4x4garage]

It’s just south of the Lake Tahoe area. Along highway 4 to lake alpine 👍🏻

[@98xj64]

Almost identical to my xj, im having trouble with death wobble. It has been a pain in the rear

[@mikes4x4garage]

Check your front track bar mount (axle side) the hole likes to oval out.

[@98xj64]

@@mikes4x4garage sure will, thanks for the tip. Ive changed alot but that was a suspicion. Just found your channel this before i watched your video but will definitely keep an eye out for more to drop.

[@98xj64]

@@mikes4x4garage thats a very good possibility now that i think about it, appreciate it.

[@Kasper-qr3in]

Thx for the quality content:)

[@prestondallas4035]

How was the steering performance without the damper/steering stabilizer?

[@mikes4x4garage]

It’s great! As long as you have hood front end parts, nothing worn out. The stabilizer really just covers up bad parts imo

[@ProjectXJ]

I have about $6k in upgrades now with just a few more goodies. 🙂 Take good care of that XJ!

[@mikes4x4garage]

They’re great!

[@christopherhettich5167]

Send the link to those wheels please

[@williambabak6034]

Does the jeep overheat with stock engine components on a trail ride like this? I’m asking because I’m just finishing my 4.5” lift but haven’t wheeled it yet.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Nope! No overheating issues on either of our cherokees, as long as the cooling system is decent you won’t have an issue!

[@jbonilla5912]

Yeaaahhhhhhh new video !!!!!!!!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ericreimer6627]

Why not use WJ knuckles and steering linkage? The bonus is you get bigger brakes too.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I have that on my personal Jeep and it’s great! However you will need to also do a fair amount of work, including trackbar mount, welding up the knuckles, and re drilling the rotors. Great upgrade , not the simplest though

[@EricBuenoo]

Been on the fence between a new JL or an old XJ. $4K Is a hell of a deal in California!

[@mikes4x4garage]

It hurts compared to what they used to cost, but hey that’s the market !

[@gavinoloupe135]

Definitely a XJ!

[@EricBuenoo]

@@gavinoloupe135 so hard to find a decent one for a good price these days. His was a steal at 4k

[@gavinoloupe135]

@@EricBuenoo that's for sure!

[@nathanpavko2190]

Love your vids man!!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@johnpaulpunla3357]

Hi. What's the exact color of your Cherokee?

[@juniorcontreras642]

Been waiting so long for a video ❤️

[@Garrett053]

Hey, thats a lot of new nice parts. Are these things expensive? Are the rear shackles strong enough, really? Looked thin.

[@mikes4x4garage]

They are pretty thin from factory. Work fine for what they need to do though!

[@BigGamePursuit]

Station vacation?

[@spencernorris8482]

Need an update on this jeep

[@mikes4x4garage]

Still doing great! Wheeled the rubicon and a few other trails. Added a front locker recently

[@jairouseche546]

Quiero que la mía tenga esa transformación ... dónde lo consigo?

[@stayve.]

This is a great video

[@tbon.4458]

ever seen a nissan patrol or safari in the states? they are probably the australian equivalent of an xj. it would be an awesome build for the channel if you found one

[@mikes4x4garage]

I wish! They’re pretty awesome, never have seen one around here

[@robertottwell605]

Put two tennis balls inside the springs for bump stops works awesome

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah that works too!

[@JDMJACOB1]

Thanks for sharing!! Looking for a Cherokee myself so great to reference!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

They’re great trucks!

[@ESbro831]

Sick Santa Cruz shirt! I live there!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Cool place to live!