Watch This After Lifting Your Jeep Cherokee XJ/ZJ/WJ/JK/JL

[@GoatOffroad]

We wheel my 2000 XJ very hard and have a HP30 with Artec truss, chromoly axles, 4.88 gears with an ARB locker. Rear is 8.25 with ZJ disc conversion, 4.88’s and ARB. I’m running 35 inch tires. You just need to be smart about the skinny pedal. Anything can break if you abuse it. Pick the right line and you’ll be fine!

[@christopherduby5330]

Ive ran a set up similar for years and been burried to my tits in mudd dowm by the swampy trails in my area and would hold her wide the F open until my 35s crawled out. Never broke a thing . But it never got stuck. Mainly did obstacle courses and crawling.

[@nathandurrett7319]

Overbuilding stuff is something I've also noticed when I migrated from a TJ to a XJ. It seems people in the XJ community complain that the HP Dana 30 isn't even strong enough for 33s! Meanwhile people wheel the piss outta TJs and LJs on 35s with the LP Dana 30 locked and are perfectly happy with that setup.

[@796andy2]

ran 33s for years in my yj , no probs

[@bluv6430]

I've still got a 2000 TJ with 190k on it, previous owner put on a 2.5" Teraflex and 31's and it's keep it simple stupid principle.

[@phantomghs6024]

Hey Ronnie. Let me say I apreciate all of your videos man!! Thank You for all your work on this channel!! I have a 99 Clasic picked it up a couple years ago for 2k. I knew it was going to need some work done on it such as suspension and some minor rust issues as well. Pretty much been using this for a daily driver but kept it in town. Since I changed up my job this year I have been driving it on the highway, and let me say it fell apart quickly lol.. Started getting Death Wobble that got so bad I could no longer drive it safely. So I ordered a stock replacement kit for the front end and replaced everything from bearings/seals/breaks/ball joints/u-joints/tie rods/bushings/control arms... pretty much everything on the front end. Drove great in town, but still got DD out on the highway around 55mph. The trackbar bolt was a little wallerd so I found and ordered an upgrad kit that came with a bigger bolt and bushing to match, drilled out the old hole and tightened that all up for me.. That took care of the DD, but I was still getting a whole bunch of vibrations, and the truck was waddling a little still.. I rotated my very old tires, and the problem moved to the rear end. Since the rear end needed replaced as well I went ahead and replaced everything on the rear as well.. Seals/bearings/springs/shocks/bushings..etc.. Drove to work a couple days ago and still noticed some vibrations that got worse as I drove home once again waddling through town.. Upon further inspection of the Tires, I now noticed the belts are broke and wore through the tires. Although all these things definatly needed replaced. This pretty much tells me most of this DD/waddling issue was probebly the tires all along. Heading to the tire shop today!! Will post an update after I get a proper Alignment, and new treads.. : ) (New tires, and it rides like new again!!)

[@kylestaley52]

Dude! You are the MAN! Everything u explained as far as handling on the road, I'm currently experiencing. Now I know what to do!! I'm beyond thankful 🙏

[@bamsannen]

Same here. Excited to tweak a little bit and see if I’ve got a smoother ride.

[@ancientsalt4291]

Glad I watched this video. About to lift my XJ 3". Gave me a lot of things to also look out for and what else may need adjustment. Even its very minor. Thanks for the info!

[@xj_overlander]

Caster was definitely the biggest game changer when it came down to steering in my case. Ended up doing control arm drops at the time and lost my previous caster adjustment. 0° caster made the jeep feel exactly like mentioned, where it felt like it was being pushed over the road. Was able to adjust it to 4° (fixed lower adjustable upper) and it made a huge difference. Don’t want to invest anymore money into the short arms so waiting for long arms to give me the extra adjustment I need to crank it out to 8. Mine is a 2000, and the LP held up just fine, I only upgraded to the HP for better caster cause I could work with the pinion angle more, and for $50 I could build something on the side and take my time instead of the jeep being at the shop for a week. Also! My favorite upgrade in steering is the Ironman4x4fab steering brace. All of my steering is new and parallel and it seriously made such a huge difference in the steering. Sitting at 80mph with a crosswind is still two finger driving

[@tracytillett]

I subscribed after the first 2 secs. Lol You really know how to help us newbies better understand

[@RaksatiRevolution]

Man I just subbed for this! Thank you! I've been having death wabble in my 02 grand and this is what I was thinking it was. Thanks for your wisdom my man!

[@2S1L3NT]

I guess I got pretty lucky. Installed an IRO 6.5 long arm rock link and it rides like a dream. Everything feels tight and bumps are smooth and drama free. The only issue is I'm temporarily running it with the 1" spacers and factory drive shaft and getting some shake in the driveshaft. I have the SYE kit in the garage, just need to get around to installing it. Oh and then order a new driveshaft... BTW, I really like the black headliner. I think the crazy designs and patterns everyone does looks ghetto imo.

[@Alpha-ms9nj]

Everything you mention here is very important. I found out the hard way after experiencing DW in front of a semi on the hiway at 65 mph. Thought we were goners that day. I have a 1994 ZJ with mild 2" lift, ALL new front end parts, 4 new springs control arms, bushings dampener etc I'm on my 2nd track bar too. BUT found it has a bent front rim AND unequal caster left/right and toe setting is off. Haven't driven it since and waiting on new caster bolts and 4 new rims. DW can strike at anytime and can be dangerous. Thanks for explaining this good information.

[@YumpyTrain]

Great vid Ronnie. Building up my 98 Cherokee as we speak and these videos are super helpful.

[@firstimeshooter6590]

Looking forward to it. You are so underrated.

[@bluv6430]

I just added a 3" lift to my 1996 XJ SPORT with 390k on it. I'm only running 31's but it's perfect for me, I'm only 5'5", any bigger lift and I'll need a damn ladder or stepstool.

[@michaelangelos5117]

On the ZJ, I heard you can just put the front springs on the rear for a 3-in lift and then get new 3-in longer springs for the front.

[@scottcameron35]

Yep, I’m over building JK44s for my WJ (DLS down in Charleston)

[@freeidaho-videos]

Words of wisdom. Thank you for putting it all in one place. And you are dead on about forums. Every thread morfs into several other topics and it takes a lot of work to follow the original topic, if it ever does get discussed. Its the same for robotics, motorcycles, shooting, etc. Forums just don't usually work all that well.

[@MrMattMohler]

You got my attention, I'm at a similar point with my 93 zj. 8½" on 35s.

[@santosangel1854]

hi Cherokee Ronnie my jeep Cherokee sport 1999 no crank no start indeed you help thanks

[@chiggyjiggy7019]

Crank position censor maybe. It's a pain but use some tape on the inside of your socket so you dont lose your bolts in your bell housing.

[@thomasgarcia752]

I appreciate this information. My Jeep Cherokee does exactly what your mentioning after I lift my Cherokee

[@lewisbasile5171]

Much love and respect! My 01 limited GC loves you too.. lol

[@vagnertutano8587]

You are the Man , thank you so much for shredding it up… I’m going through with it and I will be doing what you are saying in here . Once again, thank you so very much.

[@dmelson7502]

I have 2-01 xjs and a 96 with a high pinion front diff that I've been pulling parts wheels and bumpers off of. I'm going to be looking forward to seeing your build because I'm interested in everything you mentioned.

[@BradleyBeeksAdventures]

Awesome video, I just put a 6.5 long arm rough country lift on my XJ and haven’t got it all lined up perfect yet.

[@jk-76]

What was the issue? Did you get it figured out? I am about to finish my 6.5 Inch Rough Country long arm lift on my 92 XJ tomorrow and could use some pointers.

[@BradleyBeeksAdventures]

@@jk-76 I haven’t got to adjusting it yet as I been working on the break lines and other things right now but honestly the lift is really easy to install as long as all the old bolts and what not come out fine lol.

[@jk-76]

@@BradleyBeeksAdventures Tell me about it. I picked up a Dewalt impact wrench after changing the rear lugs by hand. That was a dumb idea.lol Pretty strait forward kit. I have to grab a 5/8 bit to drill the knuckles and Pittman arm before reeming them for the HD steering from RC. Then to the shop to get the slip yoke eliminator done. My back isn't going to let me do this one.

[@BradleyBeeksAdventures]

@@jk-76 haha 😂 my back wasn’t liking it at all either and almost every bolt either broke or was so rusted you couldn’t get it out. Good luck with it though and hope everything goes right for yours!

[@jk-76]

@@BradleyBeeksAdventures Thanks. I have every bolt out that is coming out. It was a chore but worth it. After the lift is complete I am going to be looking for an LS and transmission. I love that 4.0 but it is close to 300k miles and smokes if I let it idle too long.

[@THatChevyguy91]

I did a iron rock long arm kit .3 link I was just blown away on the ride quality .way better then the short arms my opinion anyways lol .

[@cherokeeronnie]

Yeah In the future I’ll be going to that. This Jeep don’t ride half bad though the way it’s set up

[@THatChevyguy91]

@@cherokeeronnie something alittle different that I had for a period of time had was a mile marker manual hub conversion. I would average almost 17 mpg on 35s with 4:10s was nice to drive down the hwy .unfortunately didn't hold up to mud very well lol

[@smcfall2]

if you could mention some good ready to buy complete brake kits for the front i would appreciate it...

[@TheJoePhoto]

Ronnie thanks for thuIGLs information.. I've rebuild the frontend of my '99 XJ and I'm dealing with the beloved Death Wobble.. I had a frontend alignment 5 times and still get WD at highway speed.. I don't know what else to do.. I don't do any Hardcore Offroading.. Question for you would Control Arm Brackets help..? Thanks again..

[@GearDownCrawlerz]

curious is that the stock headliner in your jeep, the black is 🔥

[@oscariturralde1270]

Question for you I have a 2001 jeep grand Cherokee good tires I had the car aligned it drives great I did a 2 1/2 inch spring lift. But when I’m going down the road if I turn the wheel right to left it kind of drives like a boat, if the car is parked, I can grab the car by the roof rack and move it side to side what do you think shocks I haven’t had time to take them off to check them but they’re not that old? Thanks.

[@tonypace2009]

Nice . Mine is a 2001 also with the low pinion. I was wondering if exhaust manifold flang is why they dont come with the dana 30 high pinion ? And if so how bad would contact be ? From looking looks to be mainly exhaust flange itself. But har to tell without checking with hp 30 in for reference. Look forward to builds.

[@number4777.]

Great video!!!!! Now gotta go try all of it! You explained everything I have experienced!!!!!

[@pistolmike791]

Bro I gotta pick your mind. So I have a 99 wj with the 4.7 in it. I've been replacing everythingggg and its on the road passed new York inspection but I have bump steer and I have where it doesn't return to straight. Like if I turn left a little i have to steer back right. I have a 2-2.5 inch left with 30inch tires, and I have the skills to do anything to it, replaced bearings and shocks and just everything but idk how to actually "tune?" The suspension. I want to get rid of the extra play in the wheel and the bumpsteer.

[@supertek6585]

Thank you for your time

[@aaronbutcher7321]

Like how you explain the bumpsteer. Got a question though, my track bar is at 33-1/2" and my drag li k is 38-5/8". I am running IRO double shear adjustable track bar and IRO 1/2" OTK heim steering. I am really close to dialed in but my rig wonders all over the place. Steering box brace is next for me as I have sector shaft play in the steering box. Any advice?

[@trevoriverson4892]

Did you use the high clearance Cavfab crossover steering kit?

[@williamrogers.]

You are correct.

[@hoppygoodness]

Don't know if you've already done a video on tire pressure when going up in size from stock. Would like to know how to figure out best pressure for road vs off road for 31", 33" 35", etc. THANKS!

[@cherokeeronnie]

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[@pfc.douglas406]

My 99 Laredo death wobbles at 55, I can’t figure out why. Any help? Please bro

[@juniorg3472]

Hey bud what gears you going to use for 35s

[@thruitallauto2538]

Would a bad track bar cause slack in steering stock form

[@TheJoePhoto]

Ronnie Thanks for the info.. Everything in my 99 up front is New.. I been trying to get rid of Death Wobble.. Would you have any advice.. Thanks..

[@cherokeeronnie]

Make sure your track bar bushing is good and super tight and ball joints

[@noemiiachino8383]

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[@Adrenalineoffroadad]

What can I do to eliminate the hard angle at the transfer case. I got 33 inch tires and a 4 to 6 inch lift kit. I got to much angle on the double cardon and the noise and vibration gets worse the faster I go . Then it gets even loader when I let off the gas and even worse when I hit the brakes.please help . I dropped the transfer case and helped a little.

[@chrisoddo7989]

I have the same problem. And i only lifted my 97 xj 3.5 inches with 31's. Even installed a sle, double cardin axle and got pinion angle correct. The rear still has a wobble sound at 60 mph... any suggestions on what to do now?

[@franklinwright7248]

Man I have questions lol!!!!

[@immelting9834]

Mine is at 6.5 lift jeep wj. Drives literally like stock. Cut and turn your axle boys ! Or throw the kitchen sink at it , and chase demons till you sell it or break it.

[@Spoof2k3]

What exactly do you mean by " cut and turn your axle "....I have a 99 WJ and it wanders pretty bad even after EVERYTHING steering related and track bar has been replaced.

[@roadrunner594]

Can you point out the vid for converting rear drums to disc's pl ty?

[@cherokeeronnie]

Bolt On Jeep XJ Rear Disc Brake Conversion kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKeTo5hvgM6laLc

[@AGuyandHisProjects]

Valid points! Thank you

[@demonjanitor9555]

I actually have more rear issues. I suspect driveline angle- but reverse is particularly rough. I'm a '98- 5 spd manual. I swapped from 3.07 axles to 3.55's any ideas?

[@redneckswitwheels]

U can use a angle finder and figure out where u meed to be and get the shims for the rear or cut offthe perches, set the rear to the angle u need and weld it up

[@jln1122]

Thank you

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Good info Ronnie

[@garrettnolin9931]

What about torque steer ?

[@jeepxj1434]

Hey I have a 3.5 inch lift do I have to worry about anything like track bar or pinion angels ???

[@cherokeeronnie]

Not really maybe the track bar

[@chrismay2298]

Without a track bar adjustment, the body will sit farther to the passenger side of the axle.

[@mikewilson7132]

good advice

[@ky0611]

If my track bar axle side mount is wallowed out by just 1/16 will it cause death wobble? Does it need to be exact fit to the bolt?

[@cherokeeronnie]

It’s better to have a tight fit or it will wallow out more and cause death wobble

[@VINNY5674]

Just got my hands on a grand jeep cherokee 1995 limited with only 47,000 miles on it any advice?

[@cherokeeronnie]

Take care of it they are getting rare

[@VINNY5674]

@@cherokeeronnie Yes sir ZJ is getting nothing but love already invested 6 Grand into it got all new fluids in transmission, radiator flush, New engine oil, differencials. New suspension only did a 2 inch lift. All new Headlights and tail fully led. Was able to cut out the radio cavity and install a double din pioneer along with new door speakers, subwoofer upgraded to a mechman 240 amp alternator with the odyssey battery and new distrubor cap wires rotor and spark plugs. I was only getting 200 miles per tank and now getting 350 big difference . It's driving great now.

[@VINNY5674]

@@cherokeeronnie Upgraded this week to: Skyjacker 3 inch soft ride coils Bilstein 5100 3 to 4 inch lift compatible Rough Country x-series front and rear upper /lower control arms and front/rear track bars. Rockjox currie HD steering Rubicon adjustable sway bar links My shop installed it but doesn't have alignment machine so told i need to get that done on my own. As of now at 30 mph i was swaying like if i was driving through a storm. I was able to find a alingment shop that works a lot on jeeps. Anyway your video explained unlike any video anywhere...... Thanks 👍

[@ky0611]

Is cavfab good for daily driving?

[@crashtke]

Works fine on mine

[@Александр4х4-с9х]

Доброго дня не подскажитеисколько у вас стоит спмый дешовый лифт кимплект на джип wj пружины и амортизаторы! Заранее спасибо.

[@michaelwilson9902]

What steering setup did you use?

[@cherokeeronnie]

Cavfab

[@michaelwilson9902]

@@cherokeeronnie would you say that is a good set up for a daily/weekend warrior?

[@michaelwilson9902]

@@cherokeeronnie would you say that is a good set up for a daily/weekend warrior?

[@officialWWM]

What Cherokee Ronnie doesnt know about XJs ain’t worth knowing!

[@gab4690]

You dont need a lift kit you need a lift system. Shocks springs bump stops control arms trac arms brake line extensions and more its not just raising it. Also I stopped listening to you once you said you bought parts off amazon.

[@BostonianBroker]

Where do you get your xj parts from sir?

[@Spoof2k3]

Why even bother with a fucking comment like that ?

[@sharlenena2737]

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