LIFTING A JEEP CHEROKEE XJ - WRECKED J LIFT PART 2 - REAR END

Here is video 2 of the wrecked J lift series... lifting the rear end! #Jeep #Cherokee #XJ #lift
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LIFT COMPONENTS
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UPPER REAR SHOCK FLAG NUT BRACKETS - amzn.to/3cHbyI3
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TOOLS USED / DAN H FAVORITE TOOLS!
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[@michaelcampbell4181]

Great job! Unreal how much knowledge and ability you have! Keep the " XJ ALIVE " ! She's alive!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Mike !! I've been doing XJs for 20 years so I've accumulated a lot of info... I'm just glad I know enough about editing and KZbin to share!!

[@LouieGiNYC]

While the whole world waits for the return of walking dead, XJ fans are waiting for the return of Dan H Project. Yes, I watched it on the big screen with surround sound. Never stop doing what you do.

[@ProjectDanH]

Turn up the bass and let me rock your world 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-cf3ii1sc4p]

Brother, you can not even imagine the pleasure to watch Your videos! Me too, I am so happy being owner of XJ 😀👍🍀❤️ EAT, SLEEP and Jeep! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you so much!!!

[@melton_r3557]

Im more impressed with the exhaust hanger😂

[@ProjectDanH]

What hanger??? lol OHHH the hose clamp 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@metaldemon60]

I sure am glad that I got my 99 XJ in North Carolina. Everything just unbolted with no rust. My first XJ was from Pennsylvania, and it was not good.

[@ProjectDanH]

Rust Belt Kills!

[@chrisve22]

Hi Dan, I like your job! I always learn a lot with your videos. That knowledge make me saved some money. I will like to see the xj running in future videos. Thanks!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you so much! glad I could help you save a bugger too! God bless

[@squelchtone]

This gives me the confidence to replace my flat leaf springs! Thank you for another great video!

[@wyattoneable]

Nice job documenting the process. I agree. The stance looks perfect with those wheels.

[@ProjectDanH]

Right on Brother! My favorite "look" 👍

[@rvmagnum5415]

Looks good, You got real lucky on those shackle and eye spring bolts , I have fought them many times when I was a full time mechanic.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes,. I've battled too.. a little experience goes along way!

[@fabuloussnow]

Love your videos, man! Keep them coming!

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad you like them, Will do!!

[@simeonmendez5964]

Nice Job Dan

[@hayzersolar]

once again awesome video. i have a 96 xj and putting a new front end on it. all new bushings tie rods u-joints and control arms. i didnt realize take the front axle out to take out and install upper bushings. thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Brother. God speed on your projects!

[@mikem9953]

Well done. I’m seriously looking at doing this same project, but as ‘Jeep Speed’ as I can afford. Some very, very good tips in there, thank you.

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome brother! Gotta do what you can when you can.. much respect 👍

[@misdemeanor85737]

Great vid learned a Lot. Happy Labor Day

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Rick! You too!

[@guys2nv]

I don't even own a Jeep so I just come here for the fantastic movie quotes and references lol! I do love seeing the fox hanging out in the backround though! ;)

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother! One day I'll work on the Fox.. I promise!

[@guys2nv]

@@ProjectDanH Haha! All good brotha, I know Fox content isn't your main focus on YT. One day I'll get an XJ or WJ as a daily/winter vehicle.

[@r.weaver3769]

Looks really good, Dan

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Bro!

[@LouieGiNYC]

Dan H: Rear disk conversion video, coming soon. Fans: On the edge of their seat, ready to order parts.

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO.. I'm starting to edit now... been a long time coming!!!!

[@cravenadventures]

@6:10 I love the Redneck exhaust hanger. It somehow makes me happy lol

[@ProjectDanH]

Keeps the exhaust on so it makes me happy too!

[@cravenadventures]

@@ProjectDanH you can't have a Jeep without at least one redneck thing done to it 😂

[@vet-7174]

Good Vid Dan ,you showed the good tricks to doing this 🖒

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad you enjoyed it, I'm always happy to share some tips and tricks!

[@danhambrick6331]

That turned out awesome!!!😁😁👍👍💪

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you brother!! Cheers!

[@motownXJdad9565]

nice work Dan, i cant believe thats wreckedJ, thats real nice safe ride for your dad👍

[@ProjectDanH]

I know rightI!! What a great transformation.. I'm glad I got to share it with you guys!

[@SuperBobby1974]

Nice stock Icon wheels!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks! I Love The Icons!

[@mclehed77]

Oh man does she look awesome like u said the truck came a loooooong way and I'm glad I got to follow the build👍🏾😁

[@ProjectDanH]

LOOOOOONG WAY! Thanks for watching the playlist!!!

[@JoeVizethum]

great job, Dan - perfect set up for the XJ in my eyes as well and the video was entertaining as always ! Been there with spinning bolts in the sleeve, all rusted out badly - worst thing I've ever done on my XJ. Because getting the bolts out was a piece of cake in your case, my guess is, that these leave spring bolts had been treated/removed not too long ago.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for the insight.. I was hoping it was because I soaked em in penetrating oil 🤣🤣

[@williambolin177]

Looks great dude!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Will!

[@bobert201164]

Awesome dan

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Brother!

[@raystevens687]

Well it looks like your pre-PB-Blaster paid off I've seen other people on other channels they didn't take the time to pre-soak the nuts and bolts. Good Job

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Ray, A little rust planning goes a long way in the north east!

[@1jimjiminy]

Very nice almost as nice as my '96 extra

[@mredashfishing]

Hey dude, awesome video. Do you get any driveline vibrations with this lift? I wanted to do 3 inches, but dont want to have to get a SYE if i dont need to. Thanks!

[@mohammedmujalled1554]

Great work. I have an issue with mine that has different measurements between the rear sides. I ended up changing the leafs to another factory one but it is still has the same issue. Hope for an advise. Thank you

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

Dan ! I agree ! Good look, good stance and rake ! Looks like it's really ready to pounce ! I had 235×70's on mine at stock height and it looked good. I'm putting an Old Man Emu 3.5" lif on mine with 31×10.50's, BFG KO2's. Love the wheels ! I'm using the transmission cross member from the same year XJ w/ std transmission. It will lower my stuff 1" for better angles w/o SYE ! That looks awesome ! Wish you were local ! I'd hire you to help with mine !

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Brother! Great idea with the standard cross member 👍 I appreciate your comments!! Best of luck with your XJ

[@glendonbailey4137]

Perfect

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank You G!

[@juanjosetorres6703]

That's a nice change buddy!! I want that lift kit...

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother! Check the link in the description!

[@tonyperez5360]

Your Awesome appreciate all all your talent I have a1996 Cherokee sport 2x4 California no rust not for off road I may do a 1 inch lift also want to set it up pulling a trailer thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Right on man! Thanks for the view. I'm def jealous of those rust free Jeeps out there

[@emtjc8465]

no way all 4 leaf spring bolts! I live in Florida and still had to fight 2 of them! LOL

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol.. this was an anomaly.. you should have seen the last lift... 1 day for the 2 upper shackle bolts

[@joshuapennekamp4333]

Hey Dan! Love your new video series on a 3" lift! You may remember that I wrecked Lazarus 1 just over a year ago. I started a KZbin Channel called "SirThrival". I'm having fun building Lazarus 2, it came with a 3" lift, and it's good watching your stuff, it explained the swaybar holes haha. I wasn't sure what to do about the rear swaybar since the previous owner removed it. I prefer them, and didn't know that I could use the stock links! That was a huge help to me! I also did the Liberty disc brake conversion, and working on the WJ disc swap up front, and some other things. I'm building it into an affordable overlanding rig. I used the rough country spacers to run JK wheels, but I was wondering if you know of any place that sells 17x9 steel rims with the right backspacing for the xj? That way I can run cheap new jk tires people are throwing away on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace without the need for a sketchy rough country spacer. Right now I have the 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, but when I go chromolly and lockers in the rear I could go to 5 on 5 axle shafts, with WJ hubs. Only problem running JK wheels without a spacer is it gets very close to the body and rear springs, so I would need 1.5" of backspacing for the 17x9 rims. What do you think?

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey brother! glad things are going well.. Honestly I Think Spacers are the easiest way to go.. You may be able to try ford explorer wheels.. same lug pattern, dunno about the back spacing tho.

[@lilred-emax2027]

Use heat on those leaf spring bushing and shackle bolts like you mention after trying it without. But need to balance between the point of no return

[@ProjectDanH]

Yea man... Its a tough call. I prefer to pre soak everything in penetrating oil.

[@mudlefish]

im currently dealing with the result of the stringing the bolts through after the old ones break free. since they arent connected to anything, when you go to loosen them they just spin free. trying to get a wrench up in there to hold in place to loosen the nut is a pain since you cant see. im also going with those replacement nut stip things as well

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes! Spinning bolts the is the worst! Got speed

[@etc-and-more]

Nice work. Why did it take my son and I several days to change out the shackles and shocks and you get it done in no time. We had to drill out one of the upper shock mounts and tap for a new bolt. How is the ride with the new setup - much stiffer or more comfortable or both?

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah brother.. I've battled in the past.. the lift I did for my buddy prior to this one took me one whole day to get the upper two shackle bolts out. I was prepared to battle but I think my saving Grace was being able to use the impact on the upper shackle bolts since I cut out so much rot on the rear quarter

[@ulianotech]

im gonna ride your wave of success with those bolts to my xj. and when i did my rear shocks those flag nuts are perfects. i got mine from rough country

[@ProjectDanH]

Amen brother! Fix you baby!

[@ulianotech]

@@ProjectDanH oh i will! Ive even got a new DanH decal prepared for when its ready. A tribute to the XJ King 👑

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

Dude ! You lucked out on those spring eye bolts ! Don't put that rear sway bar back, rip it outta there ! The rear leafs don't flex as much as the front coils do, that will help you out in the long run ! You can repurpose those sway bar mounts for upper shock mounts !!! Love your channel, it always looks easier ! Definitely keep those add a leaf springs ! You'll run across one too nice to lift sooner or later !

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL ! thank you brother, I always appreciate your view and input! Thank you again for watching.

[@tonyperez5360]

way Cool

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks!

[@dvdguana]

Great. Next time you can use the sway bar bracket you removed as rear shocks mount 😏

[@ProjectDanH]

Ahhh! Smart!

[@dvdguana]

@@ProjectDanH Yeap... You can weld those also (careful due to fuel tank right next to it) and you will have a permanent shock mount easy to access and replace and forget about those rusty bolts. If you delete the rear sway bar you can use that part right there at the spot.

[@baller908790]

Do you need to the transfer case drop kit with the suspension kit?

[@ProjectDanH]

Eh... 3 inches you can get away without one.. I did one tho, it will be featured in my next vid. stay tuned!

[@FivePandas]

How's that harbor freight canopy been holding up

[@ProjectDanH]

Not too bad... I actually chopped it up and made a garage out of 3 of them

[@FivePandas]

@@ProjectDanH Really? I'm new to your channel do you have a vid featuring that contraption?

[@aidana7846]

Can you give me a link to the differential case. Thank you

[@ProjectDanH]

Absolutely!! for a C8.25 rear amzn.to/3CUu4au

[@aidana7846]

@@ProjectDanH thank you

[@JoeyJenrette]

The OCD in me wants to POR15 the entire bottom side and suspension of that Jeep lol

[@officialWWM]

Mine doesn’t even have a rear sway bar 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO!!!

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

Lmfao Peekaboo

[@ProjectDanH]

HAHA! My Man!!!

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

This would be a great time to do a rear disc brake conversion. Btw, check your email. Never mind, great minds...Could do axle seals now too. Just sayin'

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! Sounds good

[@arnoldmiller3120]

Rear sway bar is a waste of life

[@ProjectDanH]

Rear sway bars safe lives on the streets of NY! Lol