Custom Rear 4 Link Coilover Install on Jeep XJ One Ton Swap

This is a complete custom coilover install video on the rear 4 link setup of my Jeep Cherokee XJ. I build custom tube shock towers and finally get the Trailplug on its own weight with new Fox Racing 2.0 14inch coilovers bolted up.
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[@DirtLifestyle]

Check out this handsome bastard 😁 Nice work bruh

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Ha thanks brother

[@NativeBrookie]

Might want to cover those shock shafts before showering them in spatter, could be an expensive mistake

[@TheTreadLife_]

That was my first though. Lucked out he didn't damage them.

[@raymondsparks9713]

Let me buy those shackle relocate brackets from you. Don't think you need them anymore lol.

[@TheTreadLife_]

Interested to know if that bar will come out when the jeep is on it's weight. With the bend in it and the way the clamps were oriented, it seems like it would be a fight to get out back out. Have you gotten it to come out since install?

[@MrPopcorn925]

I was wondering the same thing

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I see what you mean and I thought the same but it popped out just fine when I took it off to paint it.

[@TheTreadLife_]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 great to hear! I was thinking with the vehicle weight it would press Inward on the shock mounts and bind the crossmember.

[@courtneychappell8801]

America 🇺🇸

[@MBdrummer3288]

Dude, you’ve got some mad fabrication skills. Very nice looking welds and I like how you’re setting it all up! It’s gonna be a beast!

[@trailwolfzj9762]

Nice fabwork bud digging it, love when guys make legitimately one of a kind fab work best part about jeeps and offroading in general. How do u feel about dbm metalwork stifferners I have center sec havnt installed it yet. Would u recommend just letting brake line and fuelline hang to weld that inside I know u gotta spot stitch weld but worried about the heat around gasline etc. Everyone says u don't have to pull carpet my jeep is rust free just lil surface shit. And is there a reason u like the shock hoop better the. The shock tower.. is the fab advantages to the hoop im guessing easier..

[@brianwright4841]

This channel is one of my favorite. You and Kelly are putting out some of the best content in my opinion. Keep it up y’all!!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks a lot man

[@baldeaglegarage]

Great info and explanation!

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

Along the lines of a "budget" build, you could remove and sell your shackle relocation brackets as they are no longer needed. That is an upcoming upgrade to Project Bumble Jeep. I plan on making my own. Looking good. Was glad you heard me when I told you to put you lower hoop mounts through the uni-frame with backing plates. God bless and stay well.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I am going to get rid of them eventually but they are still a part of the bumper assembly that I am using for the jack stands.

[@smileycamel5635]

Nice welds,..which model Hobart is that, and is there anything less expensive that would give me good results with the same type use you do?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It's a Hobart 190. It's a pretty affordable welder, but Eastwood and harbor freight both make multiprocess welders that work great for hobby use.

[@ivtec4fun55]

The mounting tabs look like the weak link to me, On my Toyota, I thought similarly, but after I realized the weight of the vehicle will be on yours, then yes, gusset the mounting tabs!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I will boxing them in for sure

[@simonbertioli4696]

Very interesting...nice and slow...but full of good hints and solutions. Simon a Brit in Spain 👍

[@jesseyjulson1967]

You should do a full build parts list so I can copy your XJ. Looking to build mine almost exactly like yours but I want coilovers front and rear. But it’s a pain to try and watch all the videos and try to guess the parts

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

12:51 The Trail Plug is getting tube plugs! Well done Robbie!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks! 👍🇺🇲

[@alwaysmohawk]

great video man! did you consider running the horizontal tubes all the way through to connect both frame rails? also I've never heard buy once cringe once, but I have heard buy once cry once!

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Air shocks aren't the best. He made the right choice. Although he could have saved money and did emulsion coilovers. No difference in performance on a trail rig

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I didn't really want to run them all the way through because of cost and clearance. Tube is stupid expensive right now. And I don't think it would have added any strength

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 that would be unnecessary. The way you did it is way stronger than necessary. That was a good idea running them thru the rails.

[@halfwheeler2]

great work, super strong.great design and execution.

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Looks great. But i would have leaned the top of the shocks inward quite a bit more. For 2 reasons... first reason to keep the shock away from the tire. And 2, to keep the shock at a 90 degree angle to the axle tube when one tire is stuffed, and the other tire is drooped.

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Also.. shock bolts should always go Front to back (perpendicular to the axle tube) So when the suspension articulates the shock can pivot on the bolt and not rely on the shock mount to do all the work. That pivot ball only moves so far.

[@fearnobeer-ns3om]

Just got the truss kit put on my dana 60 can't wait

[@bustedwrenchgarage2051]

Yes you can't have to much gussets if you ever think it might need a few gussets then your probably right so just put them on anyway you also need limiting straps and bump stops for extra safety incase you full send it off a jump by accident like foot slips off break and floors the gas the limiting straps keeps you from pulling the rod out of the shock and bump stops keep you from bottoming your shocks out the best thing to do is get a go-pro mount it under the vehicle at your 4 link and shocks an run it for 30 mins and watch how your suspension handles if adjustments need to be made you'll have an idea on where to begin hope it helped you have a good one bud

[@beaumont9072]

America 🇺🇸 💪🏼🔧🔩🤙🏼

[@ja5onl6]

I love this build. Use to have a 98' xj. Was my favorite rig until the wife rolled it 3 times on the interstate (she was not hurt). I was just offered a 96' w/ a new in the create 4.0 motor for $500. The guy lost interest in the project. Im gonna buy it and make it my new off roading (read daily montana commuter ) rig.

[@leefhead1]

that came out great. i like the removable strut brace. Personally i would do the small gusset on the lower bars. i think it would reduce some flex that you might have, and it would have very little time and money investment to do.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I think your right

[@chuckvaldez4149]

awesome vids man, keep em coming

[@aaronmoores9233]

This thing is a beast! Cherokees on 40's!!! Are you planning to do an exo-cage?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I do plan on building a cage. Probably go the hybrid route, but I'm still mulling over my plans

[@AndrewSosa]

I’m doing the exact same thing on my Xj with the same axle do you mind me asking how long are your upper links and your lower links so I have an idea on how much tube I need to buy also what size are your heims?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

They are 1 1/4 heims from Barnes 4wd. I believe the lowers were about 26 inches and uppers a little longer.

[@deanwills4824]

Awesome build bro jealous big time...remote res. Hose clamps..put electrical shrink wrap over em makes em look way better keep it up love the channel

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks brother and good tip with the shrink wrap. I for sure will use that

[@RenegadeHQ]

Looks so sick brother!

[@fearless1931]

Thats a dope setup, nice work! Can’t kill the xj’s

[@elmnt6789]

What ever happened to the XJ??

[@TheTreadLife_]

Just got a set of those coilovers for $750 for the 4Runner. Super stoked

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

That's a great deal!

[@roberthadley8162]

That is freaking awesome, love it.

[@matthewweyand5684]

I love your channel so much. You are such a good teacher. I bought my dream black '99 XJ from a buddy two years ago in college. I just got my first salaried check. I am salivating

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Right on man. Congrats

[@grantmiller5921]

Nice work, most coil over shocks are designed to have about an inch of preload which will probably give you your 1 inch of shaft showing.

[@frediefarmer]

Great work. Xtra braces can’t hurt.. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

👍

[@nicolacaminha9421]

awesome congrats.

[@dougulrich7692]

Bad ass...soo want to do this

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

Nice job dude! I see a few things I would have done differently(doesnt mean better lol) it turned out great!

[@accutuneoffroad]

Looking good!!!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks for the awesome product!

[@thumpstar12502]

can’t wait to see it out on the trails up here in the north west . xj’s rock up here and yours is looking good

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man 👍🇺🇲

[@818k5krawler]

Great job I’m about to do the same what are your link lengths??

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks. I believe the lowers were about 26 inches and uppers a couple inches longer

[@bonespur2728]

Furst

[@davyleupz]

Looks awesome!!! 🤘😎

[@kylancook3477]

Looking good sir!! The body line is gonna be dope!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks!

[@shawnvergilia1609]

Awesome stuff. Can't wait to see this thing in action. Can't wait to see the rest of this build. Keep at it. We're all patiently waiting...... Kinda

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

👍

[@monicaeaton7376]

Amazing rear suspension!

[@bsideadventures2180]

Now we just gotta talk Kerry into tons.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Naw he doesn't need them. That 44 and 9 combo works great.

[@VictorVectorJKU]

Great work! I like your explanation and reason behind drilling through the unibody frame and plating the backside for the support tubes for the coil over tower! Excited to see the next steps!!

[@garylanders1470]

Great work!

[@adamgomez4565]

Man I’m doing a 1 ton swap on my Jeep and your videos are helping me get thru it. Was wondering what spring rate are you doing on your coilovers?

[@moejr14]

Dude, whatever happened to you. I don’t see you on the channel anymore? What’s up with the jeep? Where is it? Come on give me some updates. Did you start another page?

[@danharrington386]

Anymore progress on trail plug I’m following along. Getting part’s together have tons stripped down and waiting for brackets from Barnes glad I found your channel

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I should have some more progress soon. Been a challenge to get out into the shop lately.

[@danharrington386]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 I feel you on that! I live an hour from Moab built XJ was hoping to Jeep safari this year took it out couple months ago and broke axle shaft found your channel and bought super duty’s! I’ll be there next year

[@jayceandjeremysadventures.4441]

Nice VW dude. I’m planning to do the 1 ton swap on my ZJ, I’ve had the axles for about a year, just slowly getting the Jeep on long arms and stiffeners.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Haha the jetta is my little commuter car. And I would like to see a one ton swapped ZJ! Sounds awesome

[@stevensprojectgarage99]

Just found your channel. I was actually looking for ideas on doing my own 1 ton axle swap to my XJ. That looks good so far keep up the good work

[@daltonneal1676]

Ready to see the way you close everything off

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It will be a lot of work, but I have some ideas

[@trailwolfzj9762]

Can u do a review on the shocks aswell after u wheel with price and all

[@trailwolfzj9762]

They like 600 or 300 a piece right or they like 800 a piece 🤣😅😭

[@samuelgodin9983]

How many travel you have in your coilovers?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

They are 14 inch travel shocks

[@owenwest2402]

I'm ordering my coilovers and wondering what numbers you gave for your corner weights for the tuning and spring rate packages im basically running the exact same set up for my rear ton swap, like top spring and bottom spring

[@danielclark4125]

Looks awesome man. Get that bad boy done and on the trail!!!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks brother

[@danielvalentin6852]

Awesome!! Foe your inner fender you can use trailer fenders and then seal the back I’ve seen this done in the mini truck world.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

That has crossed my mind

[@JiuJitsuDudes]

Keep this series coming along, look forward to see the finished XJ!!!

[@MegaMarclar]

sweet man, always good to make progress.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks!

[@MegaMarclar]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 I've been trying to upload some of my videos of my zj build, internet sucks bad out here right now.. Just made a tri 4 rear with an 8.25 swap, and 3link in the front. Still using old style coils for now, but need to move the fuel tank inside to push the rear back. One of these days it would be sweet to get all us WA jeepers together for a trip.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I'll have to check out your channel

[@MegaMarclar]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 sweet man. I'm not as popular as you guys, I run a dodge/jeep repair shop out of my house.

[@kjbakke2]

We’re all off-roaders here, please tell me I’m not the only one that laughed at 6 inches of shaft showing….

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Sometimes I say stuff and think to myself......"that's what she said"

[@kjbakke2]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 my guy!! Hahaha

[@rickmarquart3277]

Lookin good, Robby! Can't wait to see it in action. 💪🏼👊🏼👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Me too buddy

[@Joshua-bp9nl]

How are we going to see each other on the trail when not only your cherokee sets in the garage months and months, but my does too?

[@Rugsadventures]

You've given me the inspiration to do this my self

[@andrewmalicki4945]

Do you recall the spring rates they set you up with?

[@phillipmoore7283]

Wow that looks great. Awesome Work

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks brother

[@imzackson]

How come we never see you two working together on projects?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

We want to, but hard to line up schedules and we live an hour away from each other. It will happen here soon for sure

[@imzackson]

also why modify jeeps when both of you seem to have enough skills to build full on buggys?

[@imzackson]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 oh thanks and the buggys?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks for the compliment. But not sure I'm on the level of building a buggie quite yet lol

[@ricknewman2417]

Great content!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks

[@myronjansen2165]

Awesomeness on the weld tips! I’m a beginner to welding & frame stiffeners are what I’m trying too get started on my manche. This year after I get her running on the road with some fresh tires.

[@paulezk]

Great job!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks 👍🇺🇸