Longarms Install - Rough Country

In this Video I'll show you how to install Rough Country's Longarm control arms into the Hope Floats XJ Jeep Cherokee Project. This is just a portion on the entire lift video series so check below and the rest of the video links will be added as they are uploaded.
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Lift Components:
Pitman Arm- • How-To Remove a Pitman...
Sway Bar Links- • Sway Bar Disconnect In...
Track Bar- • How-To Install a Track...
Sway Bar Stud Removal- • Stuck Sway Bar Stud Re...
Long Arms- • Longarms Install - Rou...
Coil Springs- • How-To install Coil Sp...
Front Shocks- • How To Install Front S...
Remove a threaded stud- • How-To Remove a Stud
Front Brake Lines- • How-To Install New Fro...
Assemble Adjustable Joints- • How To Assemble Adjust...
Cross Member- • How To install a Long ...
Transfer Case Skid- • Rough Country Transfer...
Tie Rod- • How To Change a Tie Ro...
Steering Stabilizer- • How To Install a Steer...
Rear Brake Lines- • How To Install Rear Br...
Rear Shocks- • How To Install Rear Sh...
Leaf Springs- • How To Install New Lea...
Shackles- • How-To Install Shackles
More RC:
SYE- • How To Install an SYE ...
Driveshaft- • Double Cardan Drivesha...
Diff Cover - • RC Diff Guard Armor In...
Front Bumper - • Rough Country Front Wi...
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This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee XJ, wrangler TJ, wrangler JK, or any Jeep vehicle, especially the newer Fiat ones. How-to videos may be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.
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[@ball_soup]

I really like how you muffle loud sounds. Other channels don’t do that.

[@jeepsolo7218]

Just installing the rough country lift on my zj. The front has gone very smooth so far. You can keep driving it if needed and do it one piece at a time. Springs and track bar, trans mount, then do all the control arms last. Worked really well. The back looks more involved. That's next.

[@jerryfreed3742]

I've used your videos to trouble shoot alot of issues I had on my 98 xj and will Continue to watch for my 97 I just bought. I will be using rough country products on both my jeeps so thanks for the info and keep putting out the great videos.

[@SamSam-ke9zy]

LOL "we have to re-use the hardware so be careful" then proceeds to hammer on the bolts. Good stuff Matt. Replacing my control arm bushings is the hardest thing I have done on my Jeep. The rubber had become fused with the metal and not only was the C-clamp press from the auto store not able to work in any combo of arrangements but it was so fused that the rubber came out in pieces. Finally a torch melted out the rubber chunks but left liquid rubber to be cleaned up. It was a learning process to say the least.

[@infob1873]

Sam Sam a drill works wonders. Use a 3/16 or a little bigger then drill in between rubber and the jacket then let your drill "walk" itself around the bushing eventually after several passes it will work itself out. I fought for hours with my xj before my dad came over and laughed at me saying watch this.

[@1115joev]

I subscribed to rough country. Love your videos along with theirs. Thank you for all the help you have provided in my constant love hate battle known as JEEP

[@Slaters_RC]

About time there is going to be some good videos on the install and setup of a long arm lift.

[@elsalindfield5691]

Not only am I learning a lot, but amused too. Staff walked by my office right when you said 'I'm on fire already!' LOL, I was dying!

[@yanceehardy]

Just subscribed to Rough Country's channel. Great video btw. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[@chriswalker7619]

I have subscribed to Rough County tv and am a BleepinJeep subscriber! Thank you BleepinJeep for all the awesome videos and cool stuff!!!

[@glacierfinancial]

I purchased a long arm rough country lift because of your videos. Should be here soon. Great video’s

[@darrenchamp8512]

Been subscribed to bolth channels for a wile now. Love the videos .

[@alaskan155]

if you put a small pinch of gear oil on the blade it will cut threw metal like butter....

[@johnvela8100]

love what u did to that jeep . that should give u alot of flex . love it keep jeepin .

[@overlandsouth6715]

Subscribed to rough country TV !! Love your channel man !

[@TepeYourHouse]

I Subscribed!  Jeeps coming along, looks great.

[@ReDRuMZy]

Been subscribed to Rough Country for awhile now!

[@EyebrowsMahoney]

Thank you for using compression on your audio! I love your videos but it drove me nuts having to fiddle with my volume to watch the whole video! :)

[@brucea822]

already subscribed, but really enjoy all the "commentary" as you go through the builds.

[@robertlabay8615]

thanks Matt you have been a good help ..keep it up ..XJ Bobby

[@josephpacheco7508]

It's been 6 years since your post of this video. But I subscribed and turned notifications on. Lol.

[@nickv1787]

Subscribed to RC from Denver! Awesome video!

[@marka.2715]

Subscribed to Rough Country TV!

[@billsanchez2665]

subed to bolth channels awsome job keep up the good work

[@laszlovandor4770]

Great video !

[@kakarote2277]

Your disclaimer is AWSOME!!! :)

[@victorybayllc8181]

I subscribed to Rough Country and also just installed the long arm kit on my XJ.

[@bemyers123]

+Mopar Madness What do you think of the kit?!

[@WeBleedGreen1]

I've been subbed to RC for a while now.

[@BteamxX]

Just subscribed to Rough Country TV!

[@offroadgarage5945]

can't find the full length video for the 6" rc long arm instal, thanks

[@blakefeichtl5233]

Just subscribed to Rough Country!

[@KlaptOutOffroad]

I have the 4.5" short arm kit from RC on my XJ, and it's been pretty good for a couple years now, but i eventually want to upgrade to a long arm kit. The one thing i don't like about RC's long arm kit is that theres only 2 points of contact holding the axle to the frame instead of 4. It just sounds like a weak setup to me. Whats your opinion?

[@jeepsquad1822]

I'm doing a similar lift on my zj and I'm unsure if I need to do an sye with the kit or not.

[@followme2top323]

I subscribed to Rough Country!

[@brianfedie8046]

So, after 4 years of running this lift... Is it a good kit? Or should I save for a better kit? Thanks!

[@mattshafer6644]

Did you ever have to readjust the control arms after, if so would you happen to remember the length of the top and bottom control arm. Thanks

[@RWH9mm]

Figured it out for my XJ thanks

[@ManagerFilms]

I installed a 4 inch long arm in my 98 tj and everything is in check except for the passenger coil is hitting the front of the bump stop and looks as if the coil is bent, all measurements are correct for the control arms i was just wondering if you had any thoughts as to what it could be thanks

[@1Dakota318]

Sub'd to both channels, keep up the good work.

[@corbind96]

Subscribed to Rough Country TV

[@keithgardner3865]

Subscribed to Rough Country

[@izzynutz2000]

Call Matt I have a question I have a stock Jeep XJ and my control arms are starting to wear out I want to put something beefier underneath it but I'm not going to lift it or change it I'd like to get the spherical ball instead of the rubber bushings any suggestions to a regular ride height beefy replacement kit

[@jaybourbon8608]

Came down on my RC 6.5in. right lower control arm yesterday and put a slight bend in it. How concerned should I be? Think I can get away with just backing the adjuster out a turn?

[@fabricioromero5076]

Just suscribed to rough country tv, grat video

[@77marco07]

i subscribe to rough country tv and your video is helpful

[@johnvela8100]

I had a question have a 93 isuzu pickup and thinking of putting discovery land rover axels or should i put dana 44 axels and the guestion is do you have use long arms 4 sale and how muck john wayne low south texas hit mt up .

[@rugged1209]

looks good

[@brattainthad]

Do you need a slip yoke elim with the 6.5 long arm kit?

[@oldprophet]

hahaha a fresh disk, 'n' we're on fire already you gotta luv it,... :)

[@0443kato]

Subscribed!

[@markkoller479]

Thanks Matt, great vids. I subscribed to Rough Country. Ready to make some mods to my 2014 Rubicon. Looking at lifts not sure if I want to go with 35” or 37” tires. Recommendations appreciated.

[@invadertrig]

Just subscribed to rough country.

[@slicari83]

Subscribed. Cheers.

[@Henrystrailer]

I have a 6.5 inch lift on my xj it says on the Website 4-6 inch would these work for my lift

[@thatwhitejkuguy]

Subscribed to rough country

[@RonGallardo777]

I have the same long arms but the uppers jointa (smaller) the screw in ring was bend after 2 years ? what about yours

[@daved2783]

On that bracket all you got to do is cut straight up the corners then bend the three sides until the weld failes, the sides real easy just two little tacks, the back has that weld the width of the frame may want to cut that from the front once each side is gone.

[@Pukerson]

Yeah I subscribed to rough country a long time ago.

[@daviddoodle87]

What about the drive line doing a 6.5 long arm wondering if it's too short

[@kyleprobably6363]

Just subscribed

[@richtyler8034]

I’ve put the same one on my 97xj but out wheeling I bent my passenger side. Ruff county did send a new one to me after I sent them numerous photos of different angles to prove I was not abusing it. Which I appreciate. But I was wondering is the a better option that is a bit stronger and more reliable

[@Mattjor]

almost looks like matt messed up on cutting off the lower control arm bracket did he cut the frame on accident?

[@ericcotton2641]

I own an 01 XJ and it came with a basic 3" add a leaf RC lift. I want to go higher like 4.5" or 6.5". On a budget but don't want junk. So what lift do you recommend?

[@ericcotton2641]

Thinking long arms...

[@m14lvr]

when you are adjusting your upper links pinion angle is only one thing to consider. you still need to have proper caster. The more caster you take out the less stable the vehicle will be at speed. Add that to raising your vehicles center of gravity it could be dangerous on the highway.

[@richtyler1353]

Ok I subscribed to Roughcountry

[@riderjay253]

are those rough country shocks mine dont have a bumper on them

[@805videogroup5]

subscribed and subscribed...a 3 time LandRover Discovery owner, looking to be a JEEP Grand Cherokee enthusiast !!

[@elneto6568]

Is there a package like this for the 99 model? I imagine that the original supports are not the same👍

[@toxiconjeep3871]

how do long arm kits, actually handle on the high way

[@Jake98Cob]

I've been hearing that the lower front control arms hit the frame... is this true? I'm trying to decide which lift to buy. thanks

[@srfrydr333]

Good video as always and I've been subscribed RoughCountryTV for awhile

[@bemyers123]

I really enjoy your videos. This will be my next upgrade because I'm sick of the short control arms and the poor performance that they give both on and off road. I believe your desired front pinion angle explanation is incorrect. The driveline angle is important, but the caster is also important and negative caster (upper control arms too long) causes "death wobble". You need some positive camber. There has to be a compromise and the steering is more important for obvious reasons- steering stability. The negative side of this is shortened u-joint life and some minor vibration at high-way speeds.

[@nicknamean]

If y’all gonna do this don’t forget a set of fresh upper control arm bushings!

[@Bighern96]

Would this work with an 8 inch coil spring lift

[@CRAZYCAM6.7]

Are the long arms the same in the 4in lift as in the 6in lift?

[@danvaca199]

Subscribed both channels

[@ArthurRoy13]

Subscribed to Rough Country tv

[@nonielacuesta2735]

how did u secure the parking brake cables?

[@ajarmstrong64]

I've subscribe to rough country's chanel and is the cross member mounted the same way as the stoked cross member

[@masonfarley8653]

I subscribed :)!

[@jasonhomister2928]

Do you have a video of you doing the rear control arms

[@donalddunigan6856]

Thank you

[@christopherduby5330]

I used a plasma cutter . So quick and nice. Lucky my friend had one

[@johnlang8]

subscribed to rough country tv

[@bustedback]

Please tell me the upper links didn't just fall into place. I had to fight with mine to get the bolts in at the axle end of the link. A ratchet strap made it easier, but still a pain in the ass.

[@tristanwilson1834]

alan jackson one of my control arms were too short and won’t line up with the axle side did you have that problem if so how did you get it on

[@Kchojnacki]

Great build and love all the advice and how-to's! Question though. Why did you chose Rough Country over the others? I'm currently researching the RC LA kit and wondered how it road and held up to the wheeling?

[@christopherduby5330]

It rides really smoothe on road and off. The reason the long arms work 50 times better because it changes the Way your vehicle will come up over a bump in the road or the trail .. Using short arms your suspension and axle will literally bounce up in the air and the Jeep will sit still Is causing a weird feeling of a speed bump. The long arms eliminates this problem and changes the pitch of your arms back to factory almost do factories almost horizontal so you have more room for travel and better abilities abilities going over bumps. Your whole entire rig will come up over the bump and it feels like a smooth motion

[@unidentifiedbomb]

What about the crossmember?

[@MrMrsregor]

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[@FlXkayakfishing]

subscribed.... putting in my 6.5 long arm and SYE with drive shaft😆

[@RD-hn6ut]

I know this is a old vid but how are you long arms holding up I have a jku with a RC long arm and I ve already bent 2 of them one from falling off a ledge and one in the rear from bumping to hard so question is do you have any bent control arms or did you brace them up with 2” angle iron or strapping to keep them from bending them??

[@bleepinjeep]

Sorry, I cant say, I sold it after building it. I think the guy has a channel called hope floats jeep or something like that.

[@mikemorales4830]

Hey dude, I have a 1993 Grand, can you tell me how can I low at least 2" the rear of my zj please? Right now have the original level and I will high 2" in front but I want to low 1" or 2" in the rear side. Thanks

[@seananon4893]

Drop 15psi in the tires.

[@jimmiedow]

It looks like this kit is converting the factory 4-link to a radius-arm system. Which design works better for a lifted XJ? Is the rear mounting bracket of this kit even with the transfer case output so that the axle rotates around an arc centered at the transfer case u-joint? If so then it should eliminate any change in pinion angle as the suspension travels, correct?

[@bleepinjeep]

It helps yes... longarm kits are always better!

[@tylerstains]

Is this better than a three link kit?

[@muthanaahmed3760]

Who can i put the control arm holder or whatever it’s name in the right place

[@jamespearson2282]

Did u like the roughcountry longarm kit?

[@bfgman422]

Subscribed :)

[@CoorsLight292007]

subscribed and liked

[@jeremy8715]

Would this kit work with a Jeep TJ on 2.5'' springs / shocks temporarily (2 - 4 months) till I get 4'' springs / shocks?

[@bleepinjeep]

hmmm, I would think so.

[@scottmaskell2412]

had you thought sbout just grinding down the wends ad poping of the rest with a big prybar

[@magikone945]

do I need the stock rear sway bar with a rough country long arm lift on my 91 cherokee?

[@braapsmoke9831]

No

[@Wheelingoffthewrench]

Unless you rotate you inner c your pinion angle will alter your castor. but if your willing to work a d30 that much it's time to upgrade

[@ateamoffroad1179]

I subscribed