Jeep Commander Gets a Lift!

[@nicexj]

My dude. I've watch this many times. Finally buying parts. And they are in stock!!! Thank you

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Nice! Make sure you check out my newer suspension vids in case you want to go bigger!

[@bounkanha5695]

As you have probably figure out the bang or thumping you hear taking off . Is actually a differential mount. I've changed mine on my jeep commander already. Happy driving.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

It was actually the sway bar bushings. However, I do have to replace the differential mounts. They knock when shifting from park to drive. Thanks for watching!

[@logger711]

Even though I know where the Commander is at now I always get a kick out of the journey to get there, man that lift is a must, chuck that on the list ✅️

[@Tazzspaz]

Wish you had the video of replacement but the parts breakdown and parts list is very much appreciated!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I wish I did too. It's really hard to film at someone's garage. I did my best to inform everyone of what I installed. Thanks for watching.

[@turtlebaysup9539]

I recently bought my first ever Jeep!! A Jeep Commander '06 Limited with the 3.0 V6 Diesel. I have a lot of plans for it. Keeping up to date on your channel for inspiration.. Thanks.

[@bahamashadow2535]

A diesel commander….🤭 you’re in possession of a Jewel

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Agreed!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

That is awesome! This is my first Jeep too! I love lots more coming!! Let me know if there is something you would like to see on the channel. I'm always open to new ideas. Thanks for watching!

[@turtlebaysup9539]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers Awesome, I will do! Keep up the great work..

[@williamrae9954]

​@@bahamashadow2535Literally the only ones available in Europe, diesel...Venezuela took most gas ones over there!

[@robfuse6320]

It looks awesome! Very nice!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertzumwalt1098]

Im running 265 70 r17s on my 06 grand cherokee no lift no spacers on oem wheels no rubbing

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

You are my hero

[@jayfd20]

With this set up are you still nose sown a bit like from factory? If so how would that be fixed?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

No. It was level.

[@kyotiangel]

Hey man, I just picked up my commander and can’t wait to start my mods. Thanks for the videos and ideas. Your rig looks great!!!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Glad you like them! More to come in the next couple of weeks!

[@VVchimaera]

Love how clean it is, wheels, beefy tires and all heck yea 😎 time for some overlanding

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I still have some maintenance to take care of and some performance parts coming. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@nickgibbs4692]

So almost 2 years later, how is everything holding up with this lift? Have you had to replace ball joints at all? How is the angle of front drive shafts?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

100% perfect. Better than stock. Zero issues. My angels are perfect. Haven't replaced a thing. Thanks for watching.

[@AbbasKhan-iv9gp]

Awesome! Been waiting for such a video.. shame you missed out the installation. Love the end result bro, nice neat lift. Look forward to seeing how it all handles. Good luck.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

It's always hard to film when someone else is helping or in this case we were at his shop. Filming always adds time to whatever you are doing and in this case, I was paying for the shop time so I didn't want to add to it! I rarely do videos like this, but every now and then it's necessary. Thanks for watching! I will be doing a 5000 mile update on everything, as well as an in depth tire review on the Toyo's once I get a chance to test them offroad.

[@AbbasKhan-iv9gp]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers totally get that. Still great work man. Been considering a proper lift kit for a while, so you totally reignited my project. Look forward to your next one

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

See you on Tuesday!

[@jaydee3046]

Did you have a noise problem with the back windows down when you first got it? My 06 with stock wheels does a "whunp-whump" like a huey helicopter whenever the back windows are down at freeway speeds.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Put your front windows down. Problem fixed. Any hatchback style vehicle will create that noise with only the rear windows down. It's not a Commander thing.

[@SSJTrunks45]

The strut hats, spring/strut insulators, bump stops, are they all only for Koni/KYB specific applications? What if I went with Bilstein struts/shocks would these parts work with them as well? Thank you in advance love the content on your channel.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

That will work with any setup. Thanks for watching.

[@platinum7990]

Hi. I’m trying to do the same setup. I think the strut hats don’t come with the upper isolators anymore. Any recommendations? I‘m also not looking to do a lot of off-roading but I have a 2008 overland commander and I want to raise the suspension to throw on some JL wrangler wheels (275/55/20). I know I’ll use wheel spacers. Do you think I can just get away with the RC spacer lift or do your setup lift with the BS5100s shocks? FYI this setup in your video is over $1200 now lol

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Do not cheap out on your suspension or you will regret it. It doesn't matter if it's a Jeep or Honda or BMW. It's too important. And I wouldn't use wheel spacers. Do it right and do it once.

[@platinum7990]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers thanks - i think with the JL wheels i need to use spacers because they’re from a 2024 Wrangler. I maybe wrong but hubcentric spacers are probably needed to clear the brakes on commanders with those wheels. I think the tire size of those new wheels are equivalent to 32” so that should clear with your lift setup?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

@platinum7990 You will need spacers with the Wrangler wheels and yes the tires will clear but you will still need to do the pinch weld mod.

[@TRDxkenpachi]

Hey i have a 3.7L V6 commander can I use the same muffler and exhaust. I just took a look at mines and it looks a lot similar to what you have now.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Buy it and let me know if it works!

[@tabdeboer]

Fun bit of info, KONI is from the Netherlands, and the Jeep Renegade (the one that's manufactured in Italy at least), has KONI shocks, ones that become more stiff in corners, and are more forgiving when offroading. We own a Renegade, apart from the Commander, and got about 120.000KM on the clock of the Rennie without a hassle. KONI all the way!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Nice! That's great feedback. Thank you. I love them so far. It's cool that they are adjustable, it's just a terrible process for the front struts, but could be useful if I ever decide to get a metal front bumper, which would increase the weight upfront. Thanks for watching!!

[@ELKOBRA03]

I ran 275/70/17 with 1.5 wheel spacers - on 5100 max lift on shock and some cutting and well nothing a hammer 🔨 can’t fix 😂

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Nice. I plan on going to bigger tires soon. Thanks for watching.

[@BrownSugarJeepCommander]

so once you add a lift kit...how often will you need to redue it?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Maybe every 60k? The only thing that would need to be replaced due to wear are the shocks and struts. Thanks for watching.

[@justinbowden1830]

On the springs that you posted in the description is that link for both front and rear?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yes

[@justinbowden1830]

Thank you. Just mounted 265s and got minor rubbing. Enjoy your videos bud keep up the good work

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

@@justinbowden1830 The rubbing is inevitable. I did a video on the pinch weld mod. It's real easy to do and should give your the clearance you need. Thanks for watching.

[@josephlaurenzano4496]

Good evening I took off a 4 inch lift kit from my 2007 commander. It came that way when I purchased it. The problem was they were too much clanking and banging and you know like you had mentioned it ran and drove beautiful. How was yours doing? Well just a 2 inch lift

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

100% better than from the factory. Worth every penny. No issues. Don't do a spacer lift. They blow.

[@skisoffroad68]

What did you use for brake line extenders?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

You don't need them. Thanks for watching.

[@eugeneenslow8563]

I must have gotten lucky with my bilstien struts thru summit racing 😎

[@veerukabaka6470]

It's hot great work!!!

[@ginocrisano4804]

I like the really wide look seen someone in a reel on here who had a commander I think on a 6 inch lift possibly I think it was with 20x 14 looked like definitely 14 wide though what would be a good setup I’m going to be picking up a commander soon and would like to go really wide

[@ginocrisano4804]

Would I be able to go 14 wide without the 6 inch lift ?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

No chance.

[@ginocrisano4804]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers so with the 6 inch should be fine ?

[@firatsaygin6184]

Hi, this is good set up. How many inches lifting think you are and i have a 3.0 diesel 2007. As you know diesel engine more heavier the gasoline engine so can i run with this set up? Thanks.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Watch the video for the answer.

[@soundboydesign1373]

Yes big dawg! My isolator came from Britain...yeah, I know...baby steps and you'll learn the feel...nice. One love

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks for always watching. One love.

[@soundboydesign1373]

My pleasure bro'sef lol...I like to learn like you do!

[@tomc4571]

How did you get the clevis bolts out? I have been struggling for a few days with mine.

[@ezzex9800]

Had the same problem,ended up pushing the mount bolts for the struts through and bolted them down,cut the bolts down with enough thread to keep them safe. Unbolt and slide it into the clevis and lean it under,may have to force it a bit. Get me by until I get new lcas and clevis bolts to fix the problem. Be sure to unhook everthing,end links and tire rods so you can push down on them really good.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

It took an air hammer and air ratchet to get it off. It was a nightmare. I wasn't able to remove it in my garage, which is a first for me. I would recommend cutting the bolt. You can get replacements from the dealer. Thanks for watching.

[@CWU2006EOY]

It looks outstanding!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thank you!

[@gosstg09]

Just got a commander last month can I do your same suspension modifications with a 3” leveling kit?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

You can but you definitely shouldn't.

[@gosstg09]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers may I ask why?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

@@gosstg09 My lift plus a leveling kit will not work. The front will be 5+ inches and the rear will be 2+. Your drive train won't last long either thanks to the ridiculous angles you will create. There are really only three options to lift your Commander. 1. Spacer lift 2. OME lift (basically the same thing mine is except with different components) 3. Superlift (which is discontinued). That's it. None of the three will work to together. Can you do it? Yes. Will the Commander be an absolute nightmare to drive and suck off-road? Absolutely yes. Don't do it.

[@gosstg09]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers Lol thanks for helpful information maybe I should’ve did more homework, sucks there isn’t many lift modifications for the commander.

[@wilmersalazar941]

how much money did you put on the suspension ?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

About $700 for the struts/shocks and springs.

[@maxxmich]

now u have to fix the drive shaft angles... they will wear it more now, and as all other components

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Stay off of the Facebook pages, dude. You don't know what you are talking about.

[@andreipretorius92]

Jeep looks great. I am also in Orlando and would like to check it out. Great kit as well.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks!! We should meet at Ace at the next Jeep night.

[@joelalvarez8027]

I noticed on Jeep commander , stock suspension the rear end is an inch higher. It looks awkward like the front end is sagging. I like the leveling kit so you can adjust the height even using the rockers as level . It totally charges the stand of the Commander

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

In my opinion, there is nothing more awkward than the front being higher than the rear, which basically every leveling kit for the Commander does. With that being said, I have plates that go on top of the front suspension that is supposed to raise the front end a half of an inch. I've had them for months and haven't installed them because I'm still on the fence of whether or not they are worth the hassle of installing if they raise the front higher than the rear. I'll do a video if I ever install them.

[@franzjones179]

⭐️ cool video, i just got a Jeep Commander and I'd like to put 20" rims on it, probably with low profile tires... I also want to add a snorkel and a winch... 🤷‍♀️ idk, i hope the vehicle is sturdy...

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

20 inch wheels, low profile tires, snorkel and winch don't all go together. I would lose the 20 inch wheels and low profile tires It's a bad idea. That's going to be a lot of rotating mass, which will hurt performance, MPG and probably give you all sorts of steering issues. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@franzjones179]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers ⭐️ that makes sense, but 245-50/r20 tires are actually smaller than the 245-65/r17 tires already on the jeep...

[@JeffGillis1]

Great video, great links too! If those are the biggest tires that will fit with your 2” lift setup, who much lift would you estimate I’d need to run 37”s ?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

37's aren't going to fit. Why would you want them anyway? They would weigh over a 100 pounds each wheel. You would lose so much power trying to move those things and you mpg would be about 1 HWY 0 CITY. Not to mention that you probably wouldn't be able to stop. Thanks for watching.

[@frankrhodes5689]

Digging the new look :) Wise Choices .....

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks! And thanks for watcing!

[@AlexTM44]

I bought a Commander like two months ago, first thing I did was get some new tires on it, I got 265/65 R17, and I haven't noticed anything wrong/rubbing while driving. I didn't install any lift on it as it seems to sit pretty high already, higher than a new Wrangler. Anyway your Commander looks really cool, they look cool even stock, that's why I wanted to buy for a while. I also have a 93 XJ which is an amazing Jeep, have it since 2001 and it never gave me any trouble

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Try putting on some 265/75/17's like I did and I bet you'll be rubbin'!! Congrats on the new Commander! Make sure you sub to the channel I put a new video every week and lots of Commander content coming. Thanks for watching.

[@_XOXOLOVELESS]

Same I don’t have a lift on mine and I have 255 70 17

[@bobmanjarrez868]

By now you most likely have found the rubbing on the passenger side front wheel liner, a shiny spot!

[@maxxmich]

you also should of replaced the toe rod boots as well.. that why u hear clicking..... do it right the first time .....

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

It's all good. Like I stated in this video, everything that needed to be replaced was. Two years later and everything is still working perfectly.

[@syedsadiq4446]

Just at the right time 😀 i am about to lift my 5.7 XK, are you done with the pinch weld?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Did I do the pinch weld?? I did a video on it!!

[@syedsadiq4446]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers haha ok will watch

[@eugeneenslow8563]

That's the look that should've rolled out of the factory!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Agreed!!

[@felixtavarez7769]

Now that this video is a over a year old. How’s the components holding up. Any sagging. Anything else wear out prematurely due to the lift. Btw I love how you add all your part links in the description. Makes it easy to follow a fellow commander.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Everything is great. I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@tyroo196]

Bro what is this wheels?! It s looking f****ng cool and simple. Thx

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

There is a link in the videos description for everything, including the wheels. Thanks for watching!

[@bobmanjarrez868]

I did not like how my Commander's front end sat lower than the rear. I also did not like how my vehicle rode on rough poorly maintained pavement and washboard dirt and gravel roads. My shocks and struts were changed just a few years ago before I bought it, so I thought how can I make an improvement without major work or costing me an arm and a leg. I then thought about what racers do to smooth out the rides on their cars, so I decided to try adding spring rubbers along with a 1inch rubber block. Mr Gasket made a spring rubber the exact size I needed for my spring gap and I also added the rubber blocks (total cost $60). Now my front end height is within 3/8" of my back end and the best part is my ride on rough roads is like day and night compared to before. No more kidney jarring rides on the washboard roads to my favorite fishing spots. I was only wanting a leveling lift because my Commander is just 2wd and I needed to justify the cost to my wife so that I could continue to make modifications here and there to make my vehicle not look like every other Commander out there. I may add softer spring rubbers to the back springs but the ride is good now just doing the front.

[@edgaraguirre547]

Perfect!!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks!

[@toanigamboa4483]

Looks clean, but you had nothing to do with install! 😆🤣 Nice!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Not true. I did it with a friend at his shop. The springs on this car are no joke and your typical spring compressors are dangerous to use. Thanks for watching.

[@josezuniga71]

Love the wheels and tires. By the way what color are the wheels, silver? I also own a Commander 2008 3.7L Black exterior with black cloth seats. No sunroof 😔

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks! Yes, they are silver. Thanks for watching!

[@corvigelucorvigelu38]

When you Will do another video about The miata

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

When I have something to film.

[@kasper_429]

That's a lift? It looks like 2" higher than stock lol. Needs more lift and some proper wide off-road tires and wheels. Looks nice for an urban daily though.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Watch the video before you comment! It works much better that way!

[@johnathancrumm]

I love that you got a Jeep and look forward to it’s content. But I have to say at least once… 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I miss your xB. Okay, all done. Also, the Miata is looking amazing!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thank! We are hoping to have an update video on the Miata in a week or two. Until then, I'm going to keep wrenching on the Cobra Commander!! Thanks for watching!

[@mikeblanchard7579]

Ah....that's cheese. I just picked up a wicked set of rims with bf goodwrich mud terrian tires or my commander that are 265/75/17 and they rub when i turn 😔

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

You need to do the pinch weld mod. I did a video on it. Just search the channel. Thanks for watching.

[@josemendez2567]

Awesome 😎

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks!

[@slickmouf879]

The clunk that you speak of has nothing to do with tie rods ball joints or any of the above it is your front differential bushings there are three of them they are a p i t a do yourself a favor and replace them with polyurethane bushings the first time you have to do it because if you use the factory rubber bushings or the knockoff ones from anywhere else you will replace them once every year and a half 2 years.... Hope this helps

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks. The clunk that you are describing is when you go from reverse or park into drive. I don't have that issue. My problem was driving over bumps and accelerating was causing a clunking noise. After the installation it's gone. Thanks for watching.

[@Key2Life911]

Love it!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks! Me too. I couldn't be happier. Thanks for watching.

[@eugeneenslow8563]

OME springs for Commander are $414+ tax at summit racing 😎

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Probably not in stock, tho. Still, they are a great option for what I hear, but I couldn't be happier with the H&R. Thanks for watching.

[@CJunior22]

Sick!!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks!

[@JC-hx6md]

Dude the CC looks fkn sick! The lift is perfect and the wheels and tires are perfect! Funny thing, I started seeing Breaking Bad again only to notice DEA uncle Hank chasing down meth heads in a Commander, pretty cool! Congrats man, it looks badass, what's next, lights?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks JC! It's finally starting to look like something I would actually drive! Lol. Soooo much more coming. I'm really excited about this build, hopefully it doesn't break my heart! Thanks for always watching!

[@timothykirkland6920]

Jealous! Wish I had done new coil springs on my 5100’s on my 06 Commander

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I was super close to doing 5100's. I had them on my Tacoma and really liked them, however, that was a much newer vehicle when I bought and this old, heavy thing needed new springs. I couldn't be happier with it. Thanks for watching.

[@fords4life914]

The front end still sags

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

It's level. It's the exact same height as the rear. I measured it. And there is nothing uglier than a truck with a higher front end than the rear. Thanks for watching.

[@Breezy-fs3gc]

i fit 33s 2 inch lift lmao

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Tell us how you did it!

[@Breezy-fs3gc]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers 1 1/4 inch wheel spacers. Did the chop on the front bumper you did. And grinded my pinch welds and welded it back together.

[@maxxmich]

u never told us what u r gonna use the jeep for... it's a very heavy suv for u to go rock crawling, or off roadi g. remember it is a 7 passager suv.. not a jeep cj

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Seems like you are really behind in your videos. Check out the newer vids for answers to all your questions. Thanks for watching.

[@maxxmich]

ur better off just buying g fully loaded strut Assembly... alot safer and u will go home to ur family

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Umm, no. But thanks for watching.

[@buildingusa9604]

Dude you are awesome but you talk to much 🙄 You would have been a really good politician🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 God Bless Be Safe 🙏

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Pssh, you should see what I cut out!!!! This one was a weird one because I didn't actually do much. So yeah, it was a lot of talking. I promise they aren't all like that! Thanks for watching.

[@buildingusa9604]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers no problem 😊 my friend I'm subscribing right now like your videos keep them coming

[@dailydrivendiecast]

👍👍👍🌵🌵🌵

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks for watching!! 🌵🌵

[@JC-hx6md]

First XDD nation!!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Didn't I ban you? :)

[@maxxmich]

it's about a 6400 lb SUV... get the facts straight

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Google Jeep Commander curb weight. 🤡