How to lift a Jeep Cherokee XJ in 10 minutes

If you're lifting a Jeep Cherokee XJ and don't want to wait, then this is the video for you. Full suspension lift and transfer case drop and some welding along the way. Tune in for a quick tutorial before you start your project.

[@PostalReptiles]

Great video!

[@DustySteel]

Awesome video!!

[@seniorxj2931]

That was a funny ending!! Also completely true!!

[@NorEastBeast]

How common is having to replace the spring perchs? Where in New England are you located? Thanks for the video man. I'm doing my lift tomorrow an nervous to see how bad the rust is from all the NE salt.

[@officialWWM]

You make it look easy!

[@RhodeWerks401]

Ahhh, the wonder of time lapse to hide the blood, sweat and tears....or more likely swears! Thanks for tuning in!

[@officialWWM]

@@RhodeWerks401 there would be a lot of that if I was doing it 😂

[@atveasthonda]

I love it

[@kennethcallei1242]

Great Job! Great video! #rustlivesmatter #newenglandproblems

[@Prisonmike89]

What kind of undercoating do you use? nice video

[@lukesteele5013]

I want one of these so bad, thanks for the video. Pretty much rip out onld shit put in new shit

[@RhodeWerks401]

Hopefully yours is a little less rusty than mine was and it goes more smoothly for you! Good luck and thanks for checking me out.

[@hugoiram1559]

Ilustrativo

[@ccdccd2708]

God damn they lifted that rusty thing? I got two clean nj xjs and have been trying to prevent rust as much as possible. My 01 has over 30k into it so I'm trying to make it last

[@RhodeWerks401]

If you have a good fully dried/cured base of some kind of paint or epoxy primer, I spray Fluid Film to leech into all the panel crevices. Do it annually if it goes through the snow and you can keep them clean.

[@markmorgan3091]

Illinois ain't no better rust wise,never saw spring perches so bad!!!

[@RhodeWerks401]

This one was definitely one of the bad examples, but unfortunately not all that uncommon in these parts. It's a lottery up here. Salt on the roads is bad enough, but you never know other details like where it was parked, what it was used for, maintenance, etc. All of which can make matters worse.

[@framerandy77]

I need a Tetanus shot just watching this video.

[@RhodeWerks401]

😂 yeah that's the Rust Belt life up here. I couldn't live without a torch.

[@jelly7310]

What size lift and how much to install it? I'm getting ready to lift mine and I'm thinking about farming out the install. Ballpark figure is fine if you don't mind. Thanks. Answers = subscription lol

[@RhodeWerks401]

Hey thanks for checking out my channel. Due to pandemic stocking shortages I had to piece together this 'kit' to make a 2" lift because the client still needed to tow a trailer. The original suspension was sagging over an inch so it effectively raised it almost 3" from when it rolled in. As you saw from the video this jeep had some extensive rust issues so labor times vary depending on difficulty of install. If you're local and want to talk about an install feel free to call me at (401) 710-ATOM.

[@jelly7310]

@@RhodeWerks401 thanks for the reply. I'm in Ohio so I completely understand the rust issues. Mines not too bad but I just replaced the shocks and the back bolts broke off instantly with just a ratchet. Lol. I'm a mechanic myself but don't do it for a living anymore so my problem is not having a lift or a shop and being old and out of crawling around shape. I was just curious on the labor cost but I know in the end I'll end up doing it myself. Unless it's over my head or something I don't have the tools for I can't bring myself to pay someone to do what I know how to. Yet, anyways. Lol. I'm subbing anyway. God bless you and good luck with the channel.

[@RhodeWerks401]

@@jelly7310 well good luck to you. I hope they don't salt roads like they do here but regardless rust is not fun. It turns a 3 hour job into an all day job. Those rear upper shock bolts love to break all the time. I've actually had to cut a few access holes in the rear floor on a few vehicles. It seems I grab the torch more than any other tool in my box!

[@jelly7310]

@@RhodeWerks401 yep. I bought the adapter deal from rough country to replace the broken nuts before I ever started. I forget what it's called but it looks like a fork with nuts welded on and a handle to slide them in through the hole on the side of where the shocks mount. Easy and cheap enough and so far so good

[@joelbennett2371]

Good to see some budget builds , and not the over the top stuff , (unnecessary stuff) great job !!🤙🕶

[@dennisstrapac814]

where did you buy the front coil perches?i can"t find them for my 2000.looked everywhere.no luck

[@RhodeWerks401]

Morris4x4center.com

[@dennisstrapac814]

@@RhodeWerks401 thanks

[@RhodeWerks401]

Thank you for checking me out and supporting the channel. Glad I could help!

[@bojosephalajeel1571]

Where is the 10 mints these is 100 hours 😃

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

I don't think you can lift it in 10 minutes. 😉 Just kidding, nice XJ!

[@RhodeWerks401]

You got me! But thanks to the wonders of timelapse you don't have to sit there for hours watching me struggle. Thanks for tuning in!

[@smallywaters7063]

Um...this is not a "ten minute " job. This is something only a very skilled welder/artisan can do. How long does it take to get to the level of proficiency shown in this video?!

[@RhodeWerks401]

You are absolutely right. Here in rusty New England this can be closer to 10 hours than 10 minutes! Welding perches isn't part of a normal lift, only due to rust, so basic mechanical skills are usually all that is required. Thanks for checking out my video and the support. I hope you have better luck than I did.

[@josman2004gmail]

How much will that cost?

[@RhodeWerks401]

With older vehicles, especially here in the Rust Belt, it's by the hour, not the job.

[@markmorgan3091]

You're first born kid😫

[@796andy2]

you telling me the upper rear shock bolts didn't snap ??

[@RhodeWerks401]

I can count on one hand the number of lateral link long bolts that have come out for me. New England rust belt life.

[@796andy2]

@@RhodeWerks401 I'm in Pa , my xjs amazingly clean !!??? coming along nice , check it out !!

[@RhodeWerks401]

Worst one I had to cut access holes in the floor. Clean XJs are becoming rare, between rust and wheeling so keep it up!

[@DustySteel]

I’m getting ready to lift my wife’s 2-door XJ. I’ve been blasting those bolts for weeks now hoping that by the time I actually go to do it then they will come out.

[@RhodeWerks401]

I hope you have better luck than me. Acetylene torch was my savior. 2 door XJs are getting scarce. Nice rig!

[@crazycaseyandoldmanangus7143]

Its refreshing to see what all of us in the NE have to deal with RUST!!! I see alot of video from sw DIY folks and they whine about a little surface rust and occasional siezed nuts/bolts. I tell friends about when I worked at Lee miles trans and we put an old k car on the lift when we started lifting the engine and trans tried to fall out the entire subframe was terminal cancer 😆

[@RhodeWerks401]

So true. When I Iived in FL they would complain about beach cars being rusty from salt air. Those were a walk in the park compared to up here. Thanks for tuning in!