Custom Built High Steer Arms For The One Ton Swap Jeep Cherokee

Part 9 of the Cherokee Resurrection Series, man does time fly! Today we are fabricating our own high steer arms for the Dana 60 as well as building a drag link and a trac bar. Be sure to watch until the end for some important house keeping/ updates!
We are putting out a video EVERY Wednesday until this Jeep drives out of the shop and onto the trail!
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Thank you all so much for watching, We'll see you out on the trail and we'll see you next time!
- The Backcountry Beagles
Ash, Ron, Bella, Natalie, Lilli

[@johnyhawgleg]

Yukon and Motive Gear are the top two on gears just remember to get the full installation kits for the front and rear.

[@BillyTpower]

Hey good job on your fabbing. I’m a machinist for the past 35 years and I’d higher you in my shop no problem.. a small tip though, pardon the pun, is to slow down the speed of your drill press for the hole saw, I know changing the belts sucks but your drills will cut better and last longer. (Do this also for your larger twist drills too.) I hope this helps.

[@backcountrybeagles]

Appreciate the kind words man🤘🏽next time I’ll give that shot. That was the first time I used that drill press so I’m still new to it. Thanks for the info!

[@tylerp9620]

Heck yeah man! Let's go Jeep'n. Great job once again! Hope those subs start kicking up to help fund this expensive hobby!

[@backcountrybeagles]

That's what I'm saying! 😅

[@gregscherf9385]

Revolution gear all the way!! I have them in my cherokee. Been in there for over 2yrs. It was a simple install. They are really quite. And they run smooth. They really took care of me when I called to order my gears they talked me through selection of the gears I needed bc I wasn't sure. Super helpful people over there. I really couldn't say enough good stuff about Revolution gear and their customer support

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thanks for the insight, heavily considering going with them. No problems with Yukon, I just like to try new brands every build.

[@gregscherf9385]

@@backcountrybeagles I think you will be pleased with the price, performance, and customer service

[@lankeyman]

I love this series man!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Glad you’re enjoying it. More to come!

[@whitetrashxj]

Use pvc the same Size as the tube u plan on using to eliminate for links and steering etc so that you can minimize waste, looking good tho! Good job

[@cpthillbilly]

good job on the fab work and the video production!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Appreciate it!🤘🏽

[@moejr14]

Dude you have a bright future. Start you own small shop and seek parts. I’ll definitely buy and support you. For starters I need a xj swap truss for 2005 super dookie axles f/r and high steer arms😊

[@backcountrybeagles]

Appreciate the kind words🤘🏽 that’s the goal! Hopefully down the road sooner than later!

[@Blcfabrication]

Would be awesome to run some trails with y’all when you get it done! Love the videos and the fabrication, keep up the good work man!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you man, beautiful Jeep you got there, will deff hit the trails eventually!

[@whitetrashxj]

Heard lots of bad reviews of Yukons quality gone way down hill, I have always used revolution gear and have had good luck with them for years

[@Anthony_Adventures]

Awesome video man. Keep up the good work 😃

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you man!

[@andidhrami6701]

You are a legend ! Love my Xj !!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you, means a lot! Xj > wranglers 😂

[@WyattArnold9986]

The new steering setup looks amazing!!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you, trac bar next week!

[@flamezr6870]

love the production of these vids bro

[@backcountrybeagles]

Thank you! Only the best 💪🏽👌🏽

[@mylessterrett]

Interested in an OX locker as well.

[@backcountrybeagles]

Should be buying one here soon. I’ll let ya’ll know what I think.

[@Anthony_Adventures]

A trail ride with you guys would be super cool as well

[@backcountrybeagles]

We’ll deff be setting something up, stayed tuned!

[@Vitasshop]

Lets goo

[@backcountrybeagles]

👌👌

[@dragop5698]

Question on the one inch bolt choice, do you think drilling out the stock tie rod hole to one inch removed a lot of extra meat causing the stock cast piece to be weakened around the drilled hole ? maybe a 3/4" bolt is a good compromise. Love the videos keep up the good work

[@backcountrybeagles]

I thought about this for AWHILE. Finally came to the conclusion that there is still a lot of meat left around that old tie rod hole after drilling for 1”…..I’m no engineer but I’m sure it will be okay, but time will tell.

[@Angels22]

A Question Are you thinking of making the Stroker 4.6 Golden Stroker engine? I wonder why it will surely be more fun and you will have more power and torque to move those tires. What do you think :) .

[@backcountrybeagles]

We will for sure be doing something with the 4.0/an engine swap. 4.6 is on the table but I got some other ideas that would be alittle more interesting 🧐

[@Angels22]

​@@backcountrybeaglesOkay I leave my opinion why I would like to see that 4.0 revive and have more life with that Stroker 4.6 supercharger don't lose it I just leave ideas 😂

[@markaphillips14]

Your video and audio is really good! Idk if it’s just you running the show but maybe look into marketing your videos on KZbin to pull in a bigger audience. I’ve watched worse video and worse audio on much bigger channels. Great job!!

[@backcountrybeagles]

Just a matter of hitting the right crowd! Appreciate the kind words!

[@moejr14]

What cut oil?

[@backcountrybeagles]

“Mach blue goo”. Picked it up at Lowe’s. I guess it’s more of a “lubricant” than an oil.