Cherokee Xj Shackle Relocation Kit Install

In this weeks video we’re going to be spending time in the shop fixing some carnage the Rubicon Trail left behind on the Green Cherokee.
The Green Cherokee is getting a RuffStuff Shackle Relocation Kit along with 5” lift Iron Rock Off-road Leaf Springs.
These 5” lift leaf springs should be a perfect fit for the Jeep to replace our old, broken and worn out 3.5” lift leaf springs and the 1.5” lift block.
We’re going to walk you through how we went about this install and afterwards hit the trail to test out our work!
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Ash, Ron, Bella, Natalie, & Lilli

[@4x4adventure_pl]

The XJ's spacious interior and cargo space make it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

[@backcountrybeagles]

They do have a lot of room, but fill up quite quick

[@GRUBSnumber1]

Love the shop content! Keep up the awesome work!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you, got more coming soon!

[@trailship]

I just got some cav fab shackle boxes and enjoying this video on how to !

[@backcountrybeagles]

Can’t go wrong with Cav fab parts!

[@keithlea6804]

I put a 4.5 RE on my 96 XJ. Wish i would have put 5 inch springs in the front too compensate for the weight of a winch and bumper extra battery and onboard air. Only got a .5 inch spring loss over 2 years. Now i know better for the next build.

[@ginnyberube6951]

Ron, is there anything you can't do???? Great job!

[@lindasoares3293]

He never liked to cook that was the last badge he earned as a Boy Scout. 🤣

[@axisbloodmoon3693]

thats funny, some pb blaster and my milwaukee impact and even here in the north they zipped right off the u bolts.

[@davidmoore2827]

Good video! Curious about the extra space you showed between the upper shackle mount and the Ruff Stuff bracket. Almost looked like it needed a different bushing maybe???

[@scottreynolds273]

You make excellent videos!! Great job 😎

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you!

[@ProjectXJ]

I have thought about doing those no lift relocation brackets but i have too much going on back there. I would need something that welds in and doesn't bolt to the unibody frame rail.

[@backcountrybeagles]

There are other ones on the market that are weld only options, these could be welded to but I opted to just bolt in.

[@ProjectXJ]

@backcountrybeagles i have about 5" of lift and i don't really want to go any higher but i would like a better shackle angle. This is basically my only option.

[@SarahSmith-hd8kd]

Awsome video and channel I stumbled on. I am WAY past this all but i love refreshing my knowledge. I recommend just skipping past leafs with tons and go tins with rear triangulated 4 link and coilovers... not worth redoing and investing twice. Idk my 2 cents.

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you! We have two Cherokees. The other one actually has coils in the rear. This one we want to keep leafs…for now 😅

[@freeridin12345]

looks like you need some bumpstops for rear i did a three day over land trip on black bear and bent one of my spring pack cuz i didnt have enough bumpstop

[@backcountrybeagles]

It’s on the list, they’re deff needed!

[@williampetty6680]

If you guys ever come out to Sand Hollow Utah, hit me up and I’ll take you guys on some trails.

[@backcountrybeagles]

We’re trying to get back down to Sand Hollow eventually, such a fun place!

[@MajorWeakness]

Great video

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thanks!

[@BudgetOverland]

Great video!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you!

[@natalioguido2362]

Hey thanks for the video! I will be doing this soon. Btw what spacers did you install on your 8.8?

[@backcountrybeagles]

They are quadratec 1.25” adapters to fit the JL wheels!

[@grantgood_258]

I have the same kit. What did you torque everything to?

[@onefastcyclist]

Fine work - did you consider a coil spring conversion?

[@backcountrybeagles]

I did. Possibly down the road.

[@onefastcyclist]

@@backcountrybeagles Great! We shouldn't keep the front doing all the work keeping the wheels on the trail

[@moejr14]

What axles are you running in this video?

[@backcountrybeagles]

High pinion D30 & Ford 8.8 in this video

[@PabloPerez-tn6fo]

Cool video! What size lift/brand on the front and what size tires have you been running? Love the jeep!!!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you! Roughly 5” of lift up front, it’s a custom long arm kit we build from scratch about 2 years ago. 35” pro comps!

[@PabloPerez-tn6fo]

@@backcountrybeagles thanks for the info 👍. I’m a subscriber for sure!

[@Thomson4x4]

Leaf springs win wars 🗿

[@backcountrybeagles]

A wise man once said, “leaf springs are for poor people” ☠️☠️

[@Thomson4x4]

@@backcountrybeagles 🤣

[@MandatoryP3]

bro what part of colorado are you? im build a green XJ too

[@backcountrybeagles]

Western slope!

[@MandatoryP3]

@@backcountrybeagles im near denver, no clue where is that hahahaha

[@backcountrybeagles]

@MandatoryP3 grand junction area

[@MandatoryP3]

@@backcountrybeagles thats awesome, you dont have like a group or Page on instagram or something like that to follow?

[@backcountrybeagles]

@MandatoryP3 Backcountry Beagles on Instagram!