Full Budget Suspension LIFT on The XJ Build!

[@brent0034]

I remember doing my first build at 14 on my cheap Cherokee. Did an add a leaf, broke all the original leafs from wheeling and had to replace with new packs. When me and my buddy "both age 14" did the lift, we lifted it, and I couldn't get it out of the garage. Took it all apart, wheeled it out and installed it again. We learned so much that day 😅

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Love the Cherokee. It drives so much smoother now. It feels great and is a classic!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’ll never get it back now

[@jeepdoctv]

Don’t forget to flatten the seam in those front wheel housings! Great video Ben!!

[@TexasRedneck]

For the rear, check into a shackle relocation kit. Helps with the angle of the rear shackle and does give about an inch lift. Helps to have a better ride as the shackle is sitting in the correct angle. Lots of companies make them, some even make a "no lift" version.

[@RadRover99]

Recently bought a 2001 Nissan Xterra and put 31” bf Goodrich Ko2 and I finally remember what is like to drive a normal vehicle again. To your last video, yes ! 31” tires and big tires again. Lol.

[@EricRyan-u6x]

Glad to see projects that are reasonable for most

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Love these low budget builds... Love the XJ...!!🇦🇺

[@Mickale-Moranis]

Had a 87 XJ back in 91. Minimal lift mfrs, expensive was Tomkins, cheapest was Rancho. Went with the middle with the CA drop brackets and short add-a-leaf, can't remember who I ran, but do recall how those short add-a-leafs would bend the longer XJ leafs bad on articulation. Swapped in a long add-a-leaf for a GM Blazer (back then it was only full-size). Did a lot better with the longer add-a-leafs. Today, though the XJ hasn't been around since 01, still a viable wheeling vehicle.

[@thedirtaddiction]

before i went to coilovers on the xj it originally had the stock leafs and a 2" block. man it rode so well. i swapped it for rubicon express 3.5" leafs and it never rode the same again. so if you're ever wanting to change up the rear for a better ride, id recommend stock leafs, a small block and maybe longer shackle.

[@mazevx2451]

Nice, somehow those entry level, budget build stuff is always fun to watch!

[@donjones7232]

Got a sub due to taking care of the dogs. Plus you're a Jeep guy.

[@1FastRSV4R]

I purchased these same wheels the Friday they came out. They look great on XJs

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I agree, great looking wheel

[@Wiz-kidddd]

My favorite Jeep ever lifted

[@charlesjones3685]

You're building the perfect rig for me 😂

[@JKGearandGadgets]

haha!

[@dylanowens5222]

Love the cg content, I’m an Mk. I have a 01 xj I’ve been completely rebuilding/ upgraded. For the rear end drive line vibes maybe try a shim to turn the pinion up since most full leaf packs come with one already (at least my rc 4.5 inch ones did and I don’t have any vibes) few companies out there make em for the xjs

[@jrmotorsports5532]

Nice project. Love the budget friendly stuff.

[@caroleertel2961]

Thank you for your service & great videos

[@FredieFarmer60]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 thank you for your service Ben. Nice video

[@DernsDesigns]

cool build, enjoying the story!

[@Jeep144]

Thank you for your service

[@chucksrchabit.7671]

How I miss that some days

[@bobl8687]

Great video. Cute puppies.

[@StormbornJKU]

I was in the army for 8 years, but you make the coast guard stuff look cool when you show little clips of it. Would definitely love to see more from your perspective!

[@BobMeier-f2n]

Cute pups

[@JeepGearGadgets]

I would have kept them, but the owner responded to my Facebook post😭 lol

[@nicholassbardella6045]

Just to be clear WJ could are different than all the other models you grouped in and mentioned for the acos

[@ELJEFE-cq2xy]

Hmm Was that LJ a sneek peak of the next build ?😎

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Its a thought! Its just such a good little jeep haha

[@bradenlewis1]

I live in Okc and about to build an xj

[@67chevy4x4]

I'm running a 4.5 long arm with 8.8 rear currently on 33s, and I still haven't upgraded the driveshaft yet. I would still advise it

[@TexasRedneck]

12:32 the update came with the 97 model.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Oops! You are correct

[@TexasRedneck]

@@JKGearandGadgets all good brother! Love the xj content!

[@MSchumacherfan]

Do the suspension first, then choose the tires that fit

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Choose tires you plan on running, then build suspension to suit

[@ohnoadventures]

👍👍😃

[@thomasleonard9685]

You should build that, get it up to 35’s…. Then have a giveaway. Let the winner be the first person to say put it on 35’s and give it away

[@Ram-rm2gz]

No

[@danhambrick6331]

You can definitely tell that is Bens sister..

[@LeonAKALELE]

Raise the front a little

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I want to see how much the rear is going to settle in

[@brandonallison2617]

I am trying to buy a tap and dye and some WD40

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Go to Lowe’s at 9:00 on Tuesday, no one there apparantly

[@nicholascooper1193]

Do a JK case swap.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

If I find a Rubi Jk case, it’s going in Cassie’s LJ

[@nicholascooper1193]

@@JKGearandGadgets I meant just a standard JK case for the XJ. Rubi case would be cool, but the low gearing isn't really necessary for a small tire XJ with an 4.0/auto combo IMO.

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

6inch long arm lift lol...

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Long arm eventually for sure!

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

@JKGearandGadgets im still trying to find a decent one on marketplace.. no luck yet.. I had one I was going to go look at on a Sunday but a gentleman went and looked at it on Saturday and bought it lol.. I just gotta keep looking I guess...

[@w0wsuchdoge]

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