Jeep Cherokee History, RealHawk Overview, Our Thoughts on the XJ - JcrOffroad

[@TheGilbertsonfamily]

I have a TJ. It was the first vehicle I bought. Still have my first Jeep. I also have had four XJ's. I love my TJ, but my every day is Chero. I hope it always will be.

[@varoplazer]

I just got my hands on my first jeep, a 1989 XJ Laredo. Just putterin' here and there, but this build looks like a BEAST! Thanks!

[@Wolfpak765]

My first jeep was an XJ and I still miss it. I love my JKU but wish I had room for an XJ in the garage. Love this project guys!

[@SunCityOffroadRecovery]

Man. I can't even begin to describe how much I love my xj. I got a 2000xj sport and I blew the motor 2k miles after I put the lift kit and everything else on it lol. Piston skirt broke, I ordered the s&j stroker engine to replace it. It's expensive but no regrets at all. I will be doing the Final assembly of the engine in my kitchen coz I live in an apartment and work as a mobile tech for a nationwide body shop company. I will be filming it and putting it on KZbin as well as the recovery jobs I'll be doing after I get v2 done. Iono how many versions come after this but I'm excited already lol. Anybody else love their xj?

[@CHOMPER93]

XJ for life

[@ramiroramirez2310]

True that!

[@FispCowboy]

long live the jeep xj, all hail cherokee, its our time to make a move, our time to go wheelin, its our time to beat wranglers, let's begin, and I say hey, hey hey hey, livin with our cherokees, cherokees. - to the tune of "renegades" by Xembasseders

[@phantomshtter]

Gayest comment I've ever read.

[@causeuncause4059]

nerf pals that was pretty gay

[@johndoe-xv3yy]

@@FispCowboy the xem whos? GAAAYYYY

[@V8salem]

I m from saudi arabia . I LOVE this vehicle . I have 2 of thim . 1998 sport education . both

[@jameswoodham7890]

I’ve had CJs and Wranglers for 23 years now. Just bought my 1st XJ 3 weeks ago (should’ve bought one 20 yrs ago cuz it’s still totally stock but AWESOME) and looking forward to modding it out with some of y’all’s parts. Loving the bumpers you guys build and that will be my first buy from you guys.

[@oscarbriceno1940]

Great video... seeing Realhawk on KZbin made me want to get my own American Hero ( XJ). My XJ project is all complete and I have used many of JCR Off road parts. I truly believe Jeep Cherokee (XJ) is one of last symbols of what "Made in USA" meant.

[@AdmiralOffRoad]

My favorite JCR vehicle!

[@donsmith7979]

Cherokee's are great jeeps,Owner since 87,Will never want to "Not" own one.See Ya in Moab for the 35th AN NAXJA Event October 2018

[@chriswheeler3108]

Great video - and spot on about the XJ. I currently have 5....Just ordered a pair of Core44 axles with ARB's and 4.88's for my greatest Cherokee ever...Colorado, here I come! I will post some videos of my other XJ's....someone may want to buy one!

[@gordongreninger6109]

Chris Wheeler Binders and J20s make excellent axle donations on the cheap.

[@jerroldtaylor3047]

love the XJ. I have a 2000 with a 4.5 inch lift and it goes just about anywhere I point it. Would like to get some of your product one day when I do my rebuild.

[@LTUSATV]

Great video guys, and congrats on building such a nice XJ.

[@deadkemper]

could be my favourite xj ever

[@marka.2715]

Awesome XJ. You guys did a great job building it. I hope to have mine like this one day.

[@nickbanksy7133]

im digging that gauge cluster! yall did fantastic work on that rig, i hope to be building mine pretty much like that one

[@rusackson]

Great Vid! Thanks! I'd like to see a history of the inline 6.

[@cherokeecherokee5682]

An interior makeover sounds awesome.

[@z1catfish]

Nice work, I have a few XJ tudoors my daily is an 87 just a " and 255/75/17's love it goes where I WANT to go, but not a crawler and want to go places in the National Forest ro fish, camp or just explore.

[@bobquattrini1787]

My 1999 Xj has almost 350,000 miles and is still like new.....4.0AW4 BEAST!!!!

[@nicholasshotwell5340]

Love the XJ and admire people who have the knowledge and skills to do those mods. What music did you use for this video?

[@Zimmbobwhey]

Thank you guys so much! I've been waiting so long for this overview!

[@xjlover7480]

Great Video, Love the Jeep. Very inspiring. I have my 3rd 98 XJ and I can't wait till my next upgrade.

[@BerettaDarkwolf]

Still driving a 1991 XJ. 183,000mi. and My 1997 TJ 153,000mi. Cherokee is my first and only true Jeep to me.

[@troyshowtime7401]

I Love seeing you guys rolling around Schoolcraft on 131 south and back north in the old stomping grounds! I am proud JCR is from my old backyard. Let me know when you guys are itching for a new project and I'll give you my XJ and give it a JCR UPDATE! (That is NOT mine in my profile pic!) I have a nice 99 XJ with 4.5" R.E. lift running 33's the problem is the budget came into play when it came to me buying my bumpers and honestly I didn't learn about JCR until after I had made the purchase when a buddy of mine turned me on to you guys. Now that I know that one of the best brands in offroad are some MI boys from my backyard, I gotta have your products! You have earned your success through Reputation and word of mouth of many offroad nuts, Keep up The Great Work! Let Me know if you can hook a MI boy up! Best Wishes to all you Guys and Continued Success!

[@jacklaster8203]

I would really love if you guys could do an install video on those fender flares.

[@elev8j10]

4.0's just dont die. Nice looking rig.

[@artardFTW]

"jeep xj- the $1000 dollar beater rig saving $15,000 Rubicons since '07"

[@SimonCarr]

Awesome build!

[@RavenwoodAcres]

NOW THAT IS PURE ARTWORK!!!

[@WJ4x4OR]

What an awesome build.

[@MoonyJohn]

Attention to detail is perfect. The fact that you rag on the jk owners makes me feel like im not the only one. Your cherokee is slick, any true jeep enthusiast would have waved. Wrangler owners against all others pretty much. I drive a grand and I actually got a wave for the first time in.. a year and a half? I couldnt believe it.. And mines all done up almost as much as your cherokee minus some drivetrain. I also am very fond with the flares, going to be getting me a set eventually

[@calid5933]

Love the RealHawk. I am building my own XJ and have added your vanguard rear bumper, a front bumper, OME 3.5 inch lift, quick disconnects, 31 inch tires, fender flares, and will soon have the vanguard rear tire carrier with all the add-ons plus your gas tank skid and rock rails. I am curious of what type of gas mileage to expect as I think mine is a bit low. It seems I am averaging about 180 miles per tank in my 2001 XJ with 156k miles on it. Is this normal?

[@ExTrumpet]

Love the headliner!!

[@eastcoastteddy58]

Thanks this is exactly what I had in mind

[@nirvana896]

I've got a 2008 jk and a 97 xj with 260,000 miles on it and I still choose to drive the xj every day. Original motor in the xj no rebuilds, the auto trans was starting to slip and make noise at 240,000 so I swapped it out for a 5 speed. like to see the new Cherokee make it to 260,000.

[@jeremiahlawrence4120]

I've been hoping the after market would have gotten behind the commander by now being the replacement/rebranded Cherokee

[@byknmikerc7153]

AAAAHHHH the golden crack!!! love in rock form!

[@Azzysdesignworks]

Another great video guys

[@ChatanikaRoosting]

I love what you guys did with this XJ! Tell me yall put stiffeners on it? Especially if you're running and flexing 35's!!!

[@Jeep79]

Beautiful rig

[@clsalcedo99]

Awesome XJ

[@reagan860]

just bought a xj with my buddy for 1500$ cant wait to build it!

[@offroad8163]

Love the jcr xj... its beautiful man🤘🤘🤘

[@hondafreak8613]

Got a scx10 Cherokee because can’t afford real one. Love it and the JCR goodies. You should ask Axial do the orange Comanche

[@emmpro3558]

Great work! Beautiful project! Here in europe the next model , the "Liberty" we call it Jeep cherokee.. I have a 2004 jeep liberty and I love it, but I start thinking to selling it, and buy a car like yours..the XJ..It is an old time classic car..and you show to us how to do the old modell more modern..I have the same thoughts about the desing except from the grafics! Imagine it with a 3m vinyl wrap in cammo black! My Lord! :) Greetings from Greece!

[@vonguido1]

Glad to see you guys get this video up! Love the build guys...I sold off my XJ when the transmission and motor were finally giving out after 260K on the clock. I now drive a 15 Accord and I hate it...looking for another XJ out west to bring back and do what you guys have done. Do you guys have a build thread on this bad boy? In particular I'm curious about the suspension hooking up with the JK44 axles. Wish I would have kept my crusader bumper on my old XJ before I sold it.

[@Scote001Jeep]

Need to do something about that headliner tho

[@AdamRapier]

i love this freaken Jeep. Just got my XJ last month after getting rid of my quad since I got a kid now. I really want the drive train you have in mine. When are you going to post the final numbers after you put the stoker motor in?

[@xandrooooo]

Awesome ride!!

[@travisbarbier1060]

My XJ is jealous. It is in need of so serious TLC. It lost the daily driver to the motorcycle for 3 years and can't make the 120 mile round trip commute this last year. I need to look more at your rear bumper, been wanting something to throw the spare tire on instead of laying in the back taking up space. Did you do anything else to the motor besides the new exhaust? Has a great sound.

[@thelotgarage1715]

I have the base utility rack coming and can not wait to put it on! Hear it is back ordered until mid-October?

[@cjhawk67]

I would care less what the new Cherokee looked like if it had solid live axles under it

[@logansmith4215]

I agree 100%

[@wrenchist]

smaller jeep commander.... with solid axles.

[@pknlpr]

dido

[@dirtycommtroop]

Im sorry i cant say the new cherokee is progress. Front and rear independent suspension they cant even make a lift for it.

[@owenbame1131]

@icycrash lol

[@codyallen8691]

hey are you going to be at EJS? I'll be over from new zealand and would be amazing to see this xj. I'd have a xj over a wrangler anyday

[@epicrider3467]

Where did you get the fender flares? I have the bushwackers, not installed yet, so I might pick up a set like you have, if they are available. Great looking XJ. I have a 97.

[@rbuste]

This came out great. Will the JCR Offorad on the hawk sticker that is on the back window be for sale on your site? I would love to put that on my JCR equipped JK.

[@kevinknabe7252]

The aftermarket world needs to show more love to zjs. Everyday i think to my self. Man i wish they made that for zjs.

[@michaelmoore2745]

like what? I own a baddass zj

[@fatboy19831]

You green Cherokee is insane. I love the laid back look. Let me know what you did please. Is there any way to get used high quality parts?

[@JcrOffroad]

He did an overview video today :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqqriZqGeq96ftU

[@jeeperalainbigal]

Your Jeep XJ is gorgeous. I agree with you about the XJ there are the best as Cherokee the bes ever built. the knew model are terrible and are far from the spirit of what could be a Jeep. I owne a 1986 xj with a 4L150 and YFA carb very easy to handel. My new project is a 3"" suspension by Zone. Would you told me what the size of tires will be be more appopriate for my XJ , I do not change my axles ?

[@bryanviezcas4432]

That roof rack is nice

[@Bronkey469]

1:17 Homeboy has a gun in his locker

[@treyvader]

Consider swap to LS v8 power,Novak has the conversion for that and it's pretty awesome to have 400 hp in your xj,the hawk with v8 rumble from nice daul pipes how bitchin is that.

Beautiful.

[@Mr.EricMBlack]

I LOOOOOOOOOVE my 01 XJ!!!

[@CyanSkies]

Love this build! I installed that entire rear tire carrier and bumper from you guys along with the rotopax cans. I'm slowly trying to get it as close to this build. Down the road will install the long arm kit. Two questions: did you guys do anything under the hood? The engine start sounds sweet. And what is the gas mileage after all you mods? Be honest! Great video, great company!

[@gibsalot]

thoughts on the "new" Cherokee ?? i hate it . ran my 93 XJ till its was sagging in the mid from rust in the rails had 375,000 miles on it had some serious blow by the last 20k miles but other than basic tune up stuff only had to replace the water pump and belts

[@vexphoto]

Nice jeep!

[@A72789]

Do you have a list of the upgrades done to the RealHawk??

[@rexrussell6030]

Can you give some more info on Daryl's xj? Besides the obvious exterior mods. Lift size and brand?

[@JcrOffroad]

He did an overview video today :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqqriZqGeq96ftU

[@rexrussell6030]

Awesome! I just picked up a 2000 forest green xj last week. Probably going to steal that look. Not gonna lie!

[@P00katube]

It's high time for Jeep to bring back The XJ Cherokee!!!!!

[@reece7259]

Nah, they wouldn't make it good enough

[@bambam305633]

+jcrOffroad How did you make the Tereflex Speed Bumps fit and function in the Jeep Cherokee?

[@MetalDetroit]

I just put a 4.5 inch lift on my 99 32 in Mastercraft Courser MT's I'm in Michigan, no rocks, just mud and snow. Would you recommend going with lockers or a winch next?

[@monkeyevil]

MetalDetroit lockers if you wheel with friends, winch if you wheel alone :)

[@ironfalconx]

Long live the XJ!

[@JayElement13]

Dope xj bro

[@JACOBMOORE2015]

I have 2 things. 1.) How much did the real hawk setup cost? 2.) I have 220,000 ish miles on my XJ. Is it even worth modifying it. There is some problems with the engine missing, but the frame looks great.

[@ricksanchezc-1386]

if its rust free go for it. you can always get a new engine

[@mitchb2440]

4.0 I assume.. is anything done to the motor? and how does it feel going down the highway with 35s? is it a pooch? I ask because mine is a terrible pooch just on 33s with 3.73 gears

[@samhenderson1781]

Awesome video, will you guys be in Moab for EJS?

[@JcrOffroad]

Sure will :)

[@cobyhillier8789]

those rims are pretty good looking on the XJ. dont they put those on the new jeeps now? What are they called?

[@logansmith4215]

they are called Rubicon wheels

[@cobyhillier8789]

+logan smith alright thank u

[@logansmith4215]

There is a similar one on the new "cherokee" that I think are neat as well

[@cobyhillier8789]

+logan smith I'll check those out as well!

[@ka4172]

Please add a rollcage.

[@jspang31]

XJ love

[@richarddelacruz3026]

Great video man, name song please????!!!!!!!

[@georgewastaken]

Would you have clearance issues with those big 35's if you'd have stuck with stock width axles and 1.25" adapters? Curious as I have those same wheels and would like to run 35's eventually

[@JcrOffroad]

With the JK wheels? Oh yeah. We run 4.5" to 5" backspace wheels on stock axles with 35" tires and notch flares. Sometimes we still add wheel spacers.

[@georgewastaken]

Gotcha. So dana 30 xj axle with 1.25" spacer and jk wheels won't work? Not talking lift height, but more so rubbing up on control arms or something.

[@eastcoastteddy58]

How do you keep your XJ from overheating on the trails or in my case in stop and go traffic?

[@samlockman8795]

+eastcoastteddy 58 hood vents and up grade your radiator

[@Effect2o]

I HATE THIS VIDEO: 1: Cause you have a XJ and I dont (anymore..) 2: Cause you have a KILLER XJ and I dont even have a stock XJ

[@calcrystal5702]

I'm with you! same missin'my XJ

[@Jack_Torrance.]

I helped my nephew purchase an XJ. We installed a 4 inch lift, larger tires and custom winch bumpers with lights. One day he comes over to show me what he got. He was all excited because he did an even trade. His XJ was traded for a Toyota Civic with less miles that was lowered, had a fart pipe, was primer ed for paint and had a loud radio. The piece of junk did have less miles than the XJ, but it had bow legged small rims and rode about two inches off the ground. I told him he was stupid and not to ask for any help when the pile of junk breaks down on him. Two weeks later, his junk pile fell into a moderate pothole and lost the front suspension, CV Joint drive axle and oil pan. I did not say a word. I think the piece of junk was toed to the junkyard. I hope he enjoyed his Fast and Furious Civic with a Vtech the short time it was blowing smoke out the fart can tail pipe.

[@TheReelUnwind]

never knew they made Toyota civics....

[@LesterWicked]

Get one

[@gordongman3423]

Bought 2001 XJ for a steal. Already had Dana-44s, lift kit, 33" BF.Goods. And I'm really loving it. Never had a Jeep before. After I pimp it out, bumpers, wench, lights etc... I'll have less than $5000.00 Total. If I don't go and break it. :-)

[@lelandeggleston1041]

Did I miss the dyno with the new strocker engine?

[@dah5096]

x2

[@mikecarr1484]

I picked up a 1998 with 2 inch poor man's lift. sitting on 31s. just got done redoing axles .drivelines. u joints . front hubs ..I will probably never sell it now.

[@therealblackyeti5791]

i like ur personal jeep

[@jacksullivan7550]

love it!

[@Dic_Twist]

where are my TJ bumpers? ordered June 28 and July 2.

[@JcrOffroad]

Ben, email us at [e-mail] or call at 269-353-1184 and they will let you know the status.

[@Dic_Twist]

+JcrOffroad The last 2 times I called they say they'll be their the next week and so far no bumpers have even shipped.

[@MrMusclebunny]

Ben Kietzke wait a while. they hand make every bumper. i waited a couple months for mine and it was worth every minute. JCR makes the toughest bumpers ive seen on the trails (without going custom) so put your big boy pants on and take a chill pill. no need to call the company out in the comments on a youtube video. im shure your tj will be fine without the bumpers in the starbucks parking lot for a while.

[@Dic_Twist]

+MrMusclebunny Sure thing boss I'll be sure to say hi when I see you at Starbucks.

[@oscarbriceno1940]

Ben Kietzke give them a little longer, the craftsmanship and quality will not disappoint. JCR Off road does great work.

[@dannypstl423]

didn't change the shift knob?

[@Jack_Torrance.]

Now, more than any other time in existence, a true Jeep is built, not bought.

[@MeHoffMotorsports]

any info on how to get teraflex speed bumps to work on an xj?

[@monkeyevil]

Jack Johnson We've got a video of that install coming up soon :)

[@hewhopunchessharks9470]

What do you guys think of the Leaf Spring sliders?

[@JcrOffroad]

+HeWhoPunchesSharks really happy with them, we don't have any A - B data with these springs with shackles, but the rear flex and ride quality is very impressive. They are Liquid Iron Industries if it didn't get mentioned in the video.

[@calebcook458]

+JcrOffroad whats the best long arm lift?

[@JoshBrown-lx3ik]

What would it cost in total to do my xj just like this one?

[@austinsimpson718]

Was the a lot of fabrication to get the 44s under Real Hawk?

[@pknlpr]

so was the Wrangler 4 door trying to compete with the Cherokee. that's the only regular that comes close to the Cherokee.

[@AceInvader]

Not exactly. Cherokee stopped production (in the US not in China) in 2001, the JKU started 2007. I think they definitely follow a similar goal though.

[@fergman300]

Whats the MPG and Weight now?

[@nickolaspl86]

my question is how much money did u spent it in this project? ? i have a 2000

[@freckelschmeckel7029]

What do you have for 93_98 grand cherokees