Jeep Cherokee XJ Build

In this episode of PART OUT Nate gives a subscriber the scoop on how to effectively spend his tax return on building and entire offroad rig and have it done in a day.
Zone Offroad 4.5" Lift:
zoneoffroad.com...
BFGoodrich Tires:
www.bfgoodrich...

[@craftsmancollaborative]

What a difference a good lift and tire combo makes on these things 🏁

[@Lray4x4]

Nice build but for under $600 you could have added front and rear lunchbox lockers. That would make it 100% more capable, it would crawl over those obstacles like they weren't even there.

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Very true! The owner of the XJ has some axle modifications he was planning on doing later on and didn't want to tamper with the stock ones too much. We like where your head is at though!

[@adamswaz4878]

Lray 4x4 you still need new carrier and re gear . . Little more than 600

[@themoparmechanic9394]

@@adamswaz4878 False

[@adamswaz4878]

THE MOPAR MECHANIC how are you gonna say false and not back it up. It’s not an ax15 trans with 4.10 gears so I’m assuming it’s 3.55 gears which needs new 3.73 carrier in the front 30

[@themoparmechanic9394]

@@adamswaz4878 you dont have to regear to install a lunchbox locker. now since they a running larger tires they should regear and since they went with 33's id recommend a 4.56 gear. But they dont "need" a new carrier or regear.

[@JUANEstrada-vw8it]

Good choice on lift kit!! I believe that zone offroad is a under rated kit.. I love my kit had it for 4 years and still sitting at lift height

[@jeremysmith8990]

Nice...I have almost finished my XJ on 1 ton axles and 38” Mud Grapplers and it’s first trip will be to Bundy Hill in a couple months due to the fact that I am working at the Toledo Jeep Facility reworking the JK line to start running the new truck and it’s a lot of hours right now...can’t wait to hit the trails in the XJ or my JK Rubicon or the TJ I just bought!

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Sounds like you caught the Jeep bug!

[@craftsmancollaborative]

Well built foundation! Get some lockers in there and you've got a beast

[@markbradley9008]

Good advice. But you don't need decals and light bars; just Wd40 lol

[@st3v3nb915]

I'm considering in getting 1 now!

[@childofodin1069]

I misunderstood budget I think lol I paid 300$ for a 92 XJ and 175$ for 4 90% tread 33/12.50/R16 Goodrich M/T on marketplace 65$ for a 4.5” lift for front and back off an old XJ and some F150 axles for 50$ at the junkyard and bought my buddy a pack of Marlboro reds for some old 2” pucks he had at the the house so I had about $600 and a pack of smokes in mine and had a fun time building it

[@onefastcyclist]

nice xj for just $1,600 ! Good choice on the lift kit. However, I'd recommend re-gearing the Diffs - the 33's will destroy stock diffs quickly. Personally, I do not venture off road without a full-size spare tire.

[@INSERTaccountHERE]

Axles snap before the gears explode

[@onefastcyclist]

There is an XJ in a local 4 wheel shop getting it's diff's rebuilt right now due to this tire choice. Dana 30's,35's and Chrysler 8.25 are not very stout compared to Dana 44's which are known to snap axels when over stressed with oversized tires on a JK

[@casekrasko2620]

@@onefastcyclist the 8.25 and dana44 are very similar in strength in their stock form.

[@onefastcyclist]

The last time I was in the 4-wheel store they had a customer's XJ in the shop to rebuild and re-gear the diffs after the customer lifted it and drove it around with 33's. I hope you're luckier then he was. And yes the 8.25 is a huge improvement over the dana 35 but you still have a dana 30 in front geared for 28" tires.

[@ProjectXJ]

Not a big fan of Zone lift kits but I guess its all preference. I paid less for a 4.5" long arm kit from rough country which is a more complete kit. I noticed the steering was upgraded, but no mention was made of it, and it wasn't factored into the price either.....

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

We all have our preference on what parts to use, we enjoyed the performance out of the Zone kit for what the Jeep was able to do. The steering is made by cav fab, the parts were included with the XJ and it took us a moment to figure out where they were manufactured. Great product by those guys so far.

[@ProjectXJ]

I have spent a little over $4k in upgrades on my XJ. Upgrades include: 4.5" LA lift, 33" mud terrains, 8.8 rear end with Detroit locker and truss, custom rock sliders, fender flares, 4.10 gears, chromoly axle shafts, dana 30 truss, Lock Right, and a winch bumper with bull bar. I did have to pay $4,100 for the Jeep but it was fairly low miles and pretty clean all around. I did break a few bolts as well on the install. 20 years will really do a number on a bolt! Thanks for the reply!

[@camaroboi13]

Rough county also makes the worst quality lift kits available for the XJs. So I guess it’s all preference. 🤷‍♂️

[@ProjectXJ]

@@camaroboi13 How so? can you elaborate? What parts are low quality? Just curious.

[@pra3t0rian]

Sweet channel. Keep it coming.

[@OhioStatePatrick]

"All Jeeps need stickers"

[@GLG-20DECOY]

You should get lockers first before a winch.

[@steveballard1463]

lockers , winch

[@sparcules]

Nice build. But you need some shackle relocation brackets to fix your (not so good) shackle angle. (seen at time 2:52). This current setup allows nearly zero droop and will be too stiff to have any decent compression. One of the best mods I've done on my XJ was the HD Offroad shackle relocation brackets.

[@claytonpoole1688]

Tell me more about it relocation brackets and droop ?

[@sparcules]

When the shackle is close to 90 degrees (straight up and down) it makes for a rougher ride. And you'll be close to full droop. You want the shackle to be kicked back about 45 degrees - which makes for a softer ride. And there's room for compression and droop. I installed these: hdoffroadengineering.myshopify.com/products/xj-shackle-relocation-kit

[@rafenatho5406]

He could have probably crawled that rock/cement culvert if he aired down a bit, those thing looked like they were at 50 psi!

[@BudgetPowerGarage]

Disconnect the sway bar next time you go off road . It will flex so much better.

[@user-pd1jn1cz2g]

I love the Jeep Cherokee.

[@marcoantoniocasoascanio6905]

Nice jeep and good job.

[@travisrscott75]

Where are you guys out of I'm in Jackson I see you were at Bundy hill

[@GASFUMES-zm4fw]

He conveniently bought one that I already had the fenders trimmed and some armor put on it

[@mikecorr2163]

The leaf springs are the absolute worst when they’re rusty and you’re trying to get them out!!!

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

No joke, we are glad its long over with!

[@suchasreallife]

Should you build up the axles with axle shaftes and lockers before a lift kit wheels and tires

[@andrewwinchel4659]

When I hear "budget build" I'm not thinking of an advertisement for an overpriced lift kit. I'm thinking resourcefulness. Also, if youre on a limited budget, go with "on the cheap," used parts from other sources and budget for the right parts, otherwise your paying for two builds (or more), that may well add up to more than doing it right in the first place. Using used, cheap parts lets you decide if you like that product or type of build for your specific needs. Search the forums and read lots of reviews. Don't build a crawler if you are only building a hunting rig. Or, just throw your money away and impress people who don't matter. It's up to you.

[@johnvela8100]

love what you do to the Jeep up a muddy Hill and mud holes that's what I would hit

[@williamdomey7584]

Did you cut the fenders to put the 33s on? What do you think of the Rough Country 4.5” lift?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I can dig it. 👍

[@TrackenHill]

Your parts estimate seems on point. Any estimate on how much this would cost in labor? I am a fabricator so I build my own bumpers and tire carriers, but I don't have the facilities to safely work on suspensions to this level. Also, low-rust, low-mile XJ's in Southern California are in the $6-$8k range.

[@camaroboi13]

That’s a bit high. I paid 1650 for my 87 with 142k on it. I’m on 32s with a 4” lift and I spent less than 600 bucks on parts.

[@michaeldmckenzie]

Fender flares

[@CHeckman-gr8sj]

I just bought a 91 Cherokee nothing wrong with it 2inch lift and mud tires and a new clutch and new rockers for $150

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

You sir, know how to shop!

[@CHeckman-gr8sj]

PART OUT only reason was because the guy left it in gear and hit the key and sent it into my truck and the title is all screwed up

[@stek96]

You need to set OX lockers)

[@gordongman3423]

What is all that white stuff on the ground ? Nice job guys. new sub

[@jordanwhitford2208]

Gordon GMan snow

[@BeardedJibaro]

Is that a jcr steering kit?

[@LittleMikeStarCraft]

I made the same mistake with my 98' lifted it before looking into locker. Its silly to watch something like this have open axles. I won't be making that mistake again.

[@mojaverc1585]

Totally agree

[@coltrockwell5467]

What about for the t case linkage? Did you need different ones?

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

We didn't need to change up the T Case linkage however an SYE kit would be nice to add to the Jeep.

[@chadashton7029]

Did you slip a 1 ton steering setup in there without telling us?

[@jakefournier3526]

Did yall cut and fold the back trim

[@fatboy9072]

did you have to drop your transfer case ?

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Yep, the kit did include a 1" T-case drop to keep the driveline in check.

[@juanfo7307]

Do a REAL budget build like homemade rear blocks and longer shackles. Homemade pucks for the front springs. Cheap Monroe shocks. Sure the geometry would be all fd up and ride like s. I mean something that anyone could build with zero money like a HS kid or someone from another country without access to parts because of prohibitive shipping costs. Built from scrap stock lying around the front yard

[@TheAmericanUhate]

Lol blocks and pucks? Really? Plenty of other types of vehicles to get actual parts off at the junkyards. Coils from an older f150 gives some lift. Any 2.5 wide leaf for a bastard pack. JK rear lower control arms for front lower control arms on an XJ. Chevy or dodge 1500 brake lines. Tons of parts to be swapped for XJ's. Fuck some blocks and pucks.

[@ryanrischack7466]

I dont see where the almost 5k was spent. I'm 2500 into my nearly rust free long armed XJ with OTK steering and only 132k miles. Looks nice but for that cost you would expect a regear at least or long arms at minimum.

[@jkeep31895]

Regear happened a few weeks after this video!

[@ronaldweese7708]

I agree to much

[@weye3763]

Awesome 😍

[@Rozza43]

I just purchased and somewhat built a pretty bad xj that will go almost anywhere. All I am just barely over $5k

[@camaroboi13]

Nice, you’re just a hair over twice what I’m into mine for.

[@Rozza43]

@@camaroboi13 they are fun...I am just driving around people in this snow in the Midwest. Lockers allow me to go just about anywhere.

[@Heathernjames6969]

Should of got body stiffer for $160 so the unibody won’t break.

[@spork132.5]

What gear set did you use?

[@MechEnthusiast2023]

What’s the offset on the wheels?

[@andrewwinchel4659]

It looms like his wheels set at least 3 or 4 inches outside of where my stock offset sets. Mine sets about 1in inside the stock flares. His has the flares missing, at least at the end of the video. Maybe they cut the wells?

[@Wrecklessjlo]

What rims are those

[@96xr400]

What's the biggest tires you can put on a XJ without any lift so that they won't rub?

[@96xr400]

@Uniroyal Mish thanks, so you could probably put a 245/75/15 or 16 on no problem?

[@96xr400]

@Clayton Pope yea I dont plan to do any hardcore offroading

[@muleyhyperpursuit327]

Where did you get the tires from?

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Side of the road at a yard sale on the way to picking the jeep up...lol

[@albertort1]

Are those 33x12.5?

[@Vexumy]

no TCase drop or SYE? rough

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Yea it was a bit rough, this is just the start for this XJ. The owner keeps in contact with us with more modifications he is doing. We will probably bring it back on the show when a few more things are done on it.

[@josh26050]

I was about to say the same thing...No SYE on a 4.5 lift 😬

[@chavandelacalle3190]

What are the tire specs

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

15x8 wheel on 33x12.5 BFG M/T Tires

[@bradh6185]

Stock motor?

[@davis954]

What year xj

[@kdigiacomo]

5:05 Commercial...

[@Wesley22619]

his jeep come with the tow package?

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Yep that's how the jeep came.

[@BigHeinen]

Over 1.5Million Jeep Cherokees and Liberty's were recalled due to a rear impact risk of fire. The solutuion: Bolt on a rear Class 2 tow hjitch assembly to protect the gas tank from rear impacts. Ergo: most mid-90's Cherokee's are equipped with tow packages. The NHTSA Reacll CAMPAIGN ID Number is 13V252000. The Grand Cherokee recall number is N45. The Liberty recall number is N46. Jeep Grand Cherokee : 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Jeep Liberty : 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

[@evanthomas7116]

Good lord 😍

[@algafamalk9935]

😍

[@edwardgt3028]

Steering?

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Steering is made by cav fab, the parts were included with the XJ and it took us a moment to figure out where they were manufactured. Great product by those guys so far.

[@Nothingtoya]

I'm running CavFab steering and their Alpha 3 Link. They make awesome stuff, their wait times can be rough though.

[@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh]

What are the steel rims called ?

[@MrDuel666]

Mickey Thompson

[@camaroboi13]

Wheels

[@juniorjr4815]

And now I want lockers........🙄

[@freeidaho-videos]

Jeeps without lockers are for the mall.

[@acedogg692005]

Bumper and winch? Why not lockers? lol

[@supernova_akm72]

Where tf is everyone getting these cheep xjs?

[@chutemi-ph4kj]

Where do ya live? In Washington I find them all the time about 500$-1500$ in decent condition with about 150,000-200,000 miles on them so they ain't bad for off road builds

[@colbybougon503]

What backspacing on the wheels did you use?

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

We used 4 3/4" inch back spacing on this set up

[@mojaverc1585]

LOCKERS

[@ghanascam2412]

$1600 in 2022 will get you NOTHING 😂

[@skulldriver1019]

Just bought my xj for 600$

[@flex-jsteve540]

and the steering just magically appeared on it....

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Steering is made by cav fab, the parts were included with the XJ and it took us a moment to figure out where they were manufactured. Great product by those guys so far.

[@flex-jsteve540]

PART OUT they are the worst...them rough country and iron man 4x4

[@Nothingtoya]

Flex-J Steve why is that?

[@flex-jsteve540]

Josh B be more specific

[@Nothingtoya]

Flex-J Steve why do you think CavFab and Ironman 4x4 are the worst?

[@newlion7013]

Wouldve saved $ going with Bilstein 5100. I've had fox shocks theyr overrated over priced.