40's and 4 Link! One Ton Swap Rear Axle Final Assembly

[@kylancook3477]

Heck yeah!! Been thinking about this build lately, glad you have been able to get some work done on it!

[@runningproblem]

I like the videos. I didn’t document my build in videos. You make a rear 4 link look really achievable for the ‘guy who doesn’t know what they’re doing.’ I appreciate the time you took to explain a lot and document a lot in this build and you seemed to be confident with your decisions and never got angry.

[@ryanwilson2627]

Looking good XJ keep up the good work

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks

[@scottadvevture2022]

outstanding brother looks great soon one day i will be there lol thanks for sharing

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It's just time and money right? Lol

[@scottadvevture2022]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 so true brother so true

[@SGTRandyB]

I’d make one change from your fantastic build. Let me say first, my son and I are going to build a couple of rear coil setups one day for our XJ’s. This XJ series you’ve made is a fantastic guide of what we’ll need to be ready for, thank you for that. What I’d change, so the frame stiffeners being L shaped, and the two backing plates for your ‘through frame tube’….. I’d have complete the U across the entire section of inner unibody rail instead of two plates. I’ll probably make another cardboard mockup for the top curve and tube holes, then cut it from a large section of And finally I can’t wait to see your rear wheels tucked to help us decide if we should cut quite as much away.

[@paulscomedyclips]

Great stuff man.. keep the content coming!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man

[@CPPDIYJEEPXJ]

Dang… that is looking good!!!👍

[@pameladutton9076]

I've been thinking about the electric e-brake, haven't looked into it, might be something to think about

[@bajamedic]

Really cool build.

[@travisrscott75]

It looks great, but why not paint the underside of the body before you did all that?

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Will this be the year were we see both Robby and Kelly on the trail again? 🤔

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

🤣 hopefully

[@paulhughes9722]

Any updates on the clearance of the tires front and back or a walk around of it after its been on the trails. Like what you would do differently next time kinda stuff

[@berger1976]

Looking good!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks

[@paulscomedyclips]

I've heard guys talk smack about the clearance of the sterling, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It's a low hanging piece of iron. I'm sure it will be a rock anchor. I think the strength benefit out weighs the clearance. Besides just got to keep tires on the rocks not the diff lol

[@slowfox89]

Keep up the good work. We are still interested in the plug. Takes us working folk a while to get a major project done.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Ya I hear ya

[@glenncolin7038]

Great work

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks!

[@timbollinger3209]

So, when you get finished, with this build, what park and or what trail will you be seeking revenge on?

[@spencerd76]

Why do people mount the heims horizontally?

[@runningproblem]

It makes packaging easier.

[@tadfox9376]

What did you end up doing for your brakes as far as master cylinder or hydroboost

[@jamesforler6897]

Awesome walkthrough! I did have a question? What are your plans for the gas tank?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Pulled the tank. Going to run stock tank in the back of the rig. Built an enclosure around it. May go fuel cell but either way there is no room for it now

[@moejr14]

How did you obtain the 83” width? What size offset on wheels?

[@paulhughes9722]

How does your diy gas tank still fit with the rear coilover setup?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It fits in between just fine. It's actually narrower then the un rails

[@paulhughes9722]

@Muddy Beards 4X4 thank you for getting back to so quickly. I'm starting my 1ton swap this weekend and this will really save me some $$

[@danharrington386]

Anything new with the trail plug?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Unfortunately no videos. I did get the gears set up in the front axle. I need to gather a few parts and I should be able to install it. Hopefully soon it will be out of the garage

[@long-jeep]

What is the reason for the horizontal orientation of the frame side upper control arm heim joint?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Being vertical it can accommodate a wider range of upper triangulation. Also packages better with the short "frame" of the XJ

[@long-jeep]

​@@MuddyBeards4X4 thanks for the info 👍🏻

[@Thexkidd]

Going to be sweet.

[@offhighwayautomotive]

What wheels are you running?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Aluminum bead locks by sidetracked offroad

[@SunCityOffroadRecovery]

What did you use to seal the axle shafts to the hub?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

There is a seal on the back side of the flange

[@SunCityOffroadRecovery]

@Muddy Beards 4X4 I've always used ultra black or gray silicone coz every surface I've ran across in my repair career had been way less than perfect. I now have my own 2000xj and writing on my 4.7l stroker engine to be built and delivered then I'll be trying my hand and recording videos and doing recoveries with zero experience, I've only fixed stuff in the past but man do I love upgrading my xj lol

[@BSG4x4]

Hey bud, did you have to do anything to service the powerstop brakes, or were the pistons already greased inside? I ended up getting that same kit for my build, just curious if they're good to go or need anything before running them.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Good to run. I just added a little caliper grease to the sliders and bolted up

[@BSG4x4]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 thanks for letting me know