Jeep Cherokee KL gets a Rough Country Lift

Join us in the garage as we begin the build process of a new overlanding vehicle for the coddiwomple crew. On this episode, we will be installing a 2 inch lift kit from Rough Country on to a 2017 Jeep Cherokee.
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[@ChuckUnderFire]

I’ve got a 2016 Cherokee Trailhawk. This is easily the most humble and non-elitist overland video I’ve seen. Thanks for inviting me along!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you very much!!! And thanks for watching!

[@fordfiveohh]

Yeeeet ! 2016 Trailhawk here too!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching.

[@cottonkyle0]

Does this kit fit a 2wd as well? I have a 2019 cherokee and just looking for some more ground clearance on the ranch and to make her look a little better

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

I'm not sure. You will have to call and check.

[@SashaM0915]

I really like that there wasn’t any music, just pure mechanical sounds

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@punktexas]

Nice see a Cherokee KL getting some love on KZbin. Looking forward to RRO slider install.

[@aronjohn84]

Finally!! Someone that uses an impact and real tools to make the job easier!! My god feel for some of these guys that just ....spend so much time wrenching when it's not needed!!

[@JoshMaerker]

I've got a 2014 Cherokee 4x4 Limited and this is the first upgrade I plan on doing!

[@beardedrebel3364]

1993 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0, 4" zone lift, 33x12.5, rtt smittybilt xl. We've been from NC to Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and back. 6000 mile trip, and would love to do it again! Love the channel and look forward to each new adventure!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Sounds like an awesome rig! Thanks for watching!

[@treywilkerson9620]

Love the RC lift on our 2007 Liberty! I can not wait to see that Cherokee hit some trails with you!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We are looking forward to it too

[@jamesakemon4115]

OME/Bilstein is so much better

[@tulpa1940]

Thank you so much for doing this video. My cherokee is on the way and this is the first mod that I'm looking at installing. Incredibly helpful!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darko6965]

Just installed the lift kit. I didn’t have to drill at all. I just moved the holes where the tension bolt goes and it lined up. That’s just from my experience and everything fit perfectly. Also check your lift kit to make sure you have every screw or bolt needed before you get started. Mine was missing a few parts but Rough Country sent the parts right away.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for the info.

[@jimwillemsen5991]

Like the video. I running a 2012 liberty with 2" OME lift, full plates, 31" grabber ATs. Locker out back

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Cool

[@overlandadventuresoffroad2078]

04 WJ Grand cherokee, 4.7L HO, 545 RFE Transmission, 3.73 Gears, 242HD Transfer Case Swap, 3" Lift with Rancho 9000xl adjustable shocks, 32" KO2s, front quick disconnect Sway bars, Front Powertrax No Slip locker, Rear Aussie Locker, Front Differential cover guard, Rear Differential Skid Plate, Transfer Case skid Guard, Front Winch bumper with bull-bar, 9500lb winch, radiator skid, air snorkel, upgraded 160amp alternator. And a bunch of other random mods.

[@jeremystout412]

I’m looking to put a lift or level kit on my ‘21 Jeep Cherokee, thank you for the very informative video!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You are welcome!

[@truckinsince9617]

Can you do a brief video of the Cherokee with the larger tires and where the trimming was done?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

I'm sorry this was Debs sisters and she no longer has the Chrokee.

[@michaelblaze502]

2000 XJ 4 inch lift 32” Firestone mt2 smittybuilt xrc front bumper pro comp wheels and I love it.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Very cool

[@tylerdubois9020]

Thats a real cherokee!

[@michaelblaze502]

@@CoddiwompleOverland I’ve been wanting to go to LBL with y’all for awhile now. My XJ needs a little bit more of TLC till I can take her out again but my goal is to finish doing it all before fall hits 🤙

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Sounds good. We will catch you out there next trip

[@KTWilliams]

Great video! I'm ordering the kit for my 2019 Trailhawk! I can't wait! Was there ever an update video with the 32's?

[@markulanday2781]

why does this video make it seem like i can do this? lol thanks for the video, very clear and motivating.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Because you probably can do this! Thanks for watching

[@risbill1]

Nice. Definitely want about a 2 or 2.5" lift for our 06 Grand Cherokee Limited.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching

[@onestopoverland9563]

Give us a shout, we can help you find a kit!

[@DY-ez5zj]

I’m buying a 2014 or 2015 Cherokee soon definitely buying this lift. Didn’t know you can fit 32” tires with this lift that’s awesome. Any update video with jeep on 32s. Thanks

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

She no longer owns the jeep.

[@TheDiesel_JLU]

Glad to see another KL but you should have went with Hazard Sky or MFC Offroad

[@Tom-jx8td]

I have ordered this kit and the rear spacers are made from plastic… is this Normal for these lifts ?

[@odawgisboss1486]

Thinking about lifting mine since I wanna slap some all terrain tires on it. Mine looks a lot like yours but mine is a sport so I dunno if it be silly or not.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

This one is basically a sport with 75th badging

[@shawnthorn2693]

Could you get spring compressors squeeze spring put spacers and stuff in then decompress spring that would save a lot of time

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That is possible

[@dylnfstr]

Aaaaannnnnd there's no update video after this.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

😬 I can tell you it's Deb's sisters vehicle, and she has had no issues.

[@lweleven3423]

I would love another wrangler just can’t afford the MPG anymore so this maybe a option , I assume you have the Petrol ones there we have diesel ones in the UK

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes

[@lweleven3423]

@@CoddiwompleOverland that’s looks a lot easier than my 2000 Cherokee was to do 👍 great useful vid

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Glad it was useful. Thanks!

[@user-yn4fx4px8m]

Hello! what do you think, can such a lifting option lead to a fracture of the lower front lever? Thanks for the answer

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

The owner has had no issues

[@MountainRoots]

Was thinking about a lift for our Silverado. Been looking at RC..in general would you recommend?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

I have heard good things about RC truck lifts, but I have no personal experience with them.

[@MountainRoots]

@@CoddiwompleOverland yep same boat, well thx anyway. Hope you had a great 4th!

[@allsic1131]

Where is that video of it with 32" tires?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We do not have one. They took the vehicle home to wait for tires, and we did not get to video it

[@credencepattinson1828]

Looking to do this install myself, could you provide me a list of the basic tools I would need?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You can go to this link and then down to the instructions. There you will find all of the tools required www.roughcountry.com/jeep-suspension-lift-kit-60400.html

[@adriananttila6312]

I've got a 2019 Power Wagon that I just upgraded to 315/70r17 Cooper STT Pros (based on your recommendation!). I've also just installed the 75th Anniversary Power Wagon rock sliders I bought from someone on Facebook. Do you guys have any planned groups rides this fall?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That an awesome sounding set up! We don't currently have any group rides planned for fall. If we set one up, we will post it on our FB page.

[@cjbernardo93]

Pardon if you already answered this but did you need an alignment after the install? I’ve seen someone say to do an alignment afterwards.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes you need to have an alignment

[@williamtasker7882]

I know they say this is a 2” lift but the spacers look about half that. How thick are the actual spacers?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

They are actually 2 inches

[@bobbyspence4697]

91 chevy squarebody blazer.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Those are cool!

[@ashonyx6452]

Can someone explain the mechanics of how that front bracket works? The rest makes sense but it seems like the wheel hub(?) is biting less now that it’s 2 inches lower on the shock(?). Is there something I’m not understanding about how the front lift works?

[@bernswonger57]

It's like putting a longer strut, but instead you just pull it up, so there's less sticking out on the bottom of the steering knuckle. Then put on a spacer, so it won't slide back down while driving

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for answering his question.

[@MelGibsonFan]

Think I’ll give this lift a shot, just to clarify, I may have missed it, does your Cherokee have Active Drive I or II?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Not sure as it is not our vehicle.

[@truckingoover]

What about dropping both sides and avoiding sway bar nuts

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That might work

[@kingplays-tg2qw]

Toyota tacoma 2019

[@eddiesanchez6863]

Would this work with 2016 Latitude?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

I would check with the manufacturer.

[@aronjohn84]

Please tell me why you can't use the Original pinch bolt. Just like to know why

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It is not long enough

[@aronjohn84]

@@CoddiwompleOverland .....ok ....I think. Does it get wider more it goes down? I feel like this is something I'm going to have to do to actually see why. . . You know? Lol

[@aronjohn84]

I'm sorry not trying to be ignorant just...think I'd have to see it in person and hands on with it.

[@bennapier9260]

I gotta see this with 32s. I just don't see how they are gonna fit. I can't fit 32s on my grand cherokee with a 2 inch lift

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

I actually mis spoke. They put 31's on it. 255/65r18 Falken AT

[@bennapier9260]

@@CoddiwompleOverland bill sent me a pic

[@TortureKing2012]

How did the heat gun mod go for the 32" tires? Did you have to cut/grind out the pinch weld or modify the fender liner?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We did have to do the pinch weld mod. We pie cut it and folded it back. We then reminded the inner fender with the heat gun.

[@TortureKing2012]

Thanks for the feed back! I live seen some real butcher jobs on this. Would love to see a pic or vid with the 32’s. It’s about time for me to get some new tires. I’ve been waiting for 76,000 miles to go a little bigger!

[@TortureKing2012]

Best vid I’ve seen on this yet. Thanks!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@cummins24421]

I like the install and tutorial but...whoever paid to do this basically just made it into a worse Trailhawk (still doesn't have a locker, rock crawl mode, or robust skid plates), and if you pay a technician to install this as well as adding the tires, you're paying for the difference to just get a Trailhawk so....why?

[@tabskaggs5162]

I am the owner that made my jeep into "worse trailhawk". I don't need a locker or skid plates, I am not a rock crawler. I do soft off roading only. I wanted more clearance and quite honestly I just think it looks better. I also didn't have to pay for it because Bill's wife Deb is my best friend...just a perk of being a CODDIWOMPLER 😁. I'm sorry my jeep doesn't meet your expectations but thank you for watching.

[@cummins24421]

@@tabskaggs5162 as good an explanation as any. I'm sorry you decided my question was a personal attack of some kind. Hope you like it, and hope you don't react to every interaction that defensively.

[@tabskaggs5162]

I did not take this as a personal attack. Just answering your question as to why I added a lift kit and bigger tires. I do not see how a simple answer is in anyway being rude. I am also not one to get into some kind of argument on a public forum. Have a good evening.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

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[@aliceerdward9837]

Hi Sir, I'm a manufacturer of jeep wrangler accessories, we really like your videos and we'd like to invite you to do an review video for our product,can i have your email to send your more information?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

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