LIFTING A JEEP CHEROKEE XJ - WRECKED J LIFT PART 1 - FRONT END

[@rlt7409]

I hope rough County is sponsoring you. There's hundreds of people who are going to get RC lift now because your video is the best instructional video out there. I know I'm pulling the trigger now because I will have less questions since watching this video. Thanks Dan. Always the best.

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome man! When you make your purchase tell 'em I sold ya. lol.

[@mrjbone719]

I disagree. I'm doing my 1st 3" and struggling with the coil springs. 17 minutes of watching to find out that wasn't included in the video

[@ColoradoMoe]

I Finally finished returning my Sliver Beauty back to flawless glory! So... I did the right thing and bought "Project Auction Basket case" 😁 your vids help me in all I do!

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! Thank you! Appreciate all your views!

[@elchino1970]

I really enjoyed this video and pt 2. This is exactly how i want my next XJ 2 b done. At first i just want to leave it stock. U changed my mind. This will b my 3rd XJ. I traded my 86 4 a RV...i b came homeless 1 year...traded my 96 n 4 a 2019 Nissan Kicks..got totaled.. This time i wanna get a 97 or newer b cause of the a/c system with knobs reather than the slide controls for a/c heater...blah! blah! blah!..i can go on 4 ever....lol!...thanx man!

[@ProjectDanH]

Anytime! Let me know if you have any XJ question and I'll try to help!

[@onlymarkallen]

Don't forget to set your emergency brake.......in the event that you have one of the rare still operational units! Love the content. Great walk through on the process.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you!!

[@alvinhipps5388]

You make it look so easy

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! once you do a few lifts it comes pretty natural. lol

[@LouieGiNYC]

Been waiting 2 years to see you do a lift. Lets goooo

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol . Strap in.. lotta info comin at ya!

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Thanks for the call out for torque specs on the parts you upgraded and others you reinstalled. I have to do everything you addressed on a 95 ZJ including upper and lower ball joints and both engine mounts. I was considering removing the entire axle to get to the R&R on the left and right UCA's and easier access to the engine mounts. Your video convinced me to go this route.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Just a few bolts more and the axle is free and clear out of the way .. sky's the limit!

[@Mauser1965]

Nice to have a channel that doesn't have blaring music. Audio, lighting and camera angles provide some of the best coverage. Acquired a '87 XJ with lift parts missing, or do I say that half of them were ordered? I can say that what is there are Rubicon Express, and I'll have to go out and measure what is installed then make a list of what's needed to finish up what someone else started. How about companies stamping reference part numbers on their products. Got to be able to cross reference replacement parts eventually. It really show how simple the suspension actually is... Thank you for the great coverage once again. 😁👍

[@JustJeep_It]

I love the zip tie on the leaf spring!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! What did that even do??? 🤔

[@JustJeep_It]

@@ProjectDanH haha. Probably held the pack together. #engineering

[@15farcry]

Whenever you give something a shake, it is required that you say, "that's not going anywhere". Otherwise, you risk the possibility of it actually falling/failing...LOL As always, love the videos Dan!

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! Thanks Ethan!!

[@FattHoLLiday]

Love these videos. Inspires me to work on my WJ.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Matt! Keep working brother!

[@michaelcampbell4181]

I don't like to comment. Everything is so scrutinized these days. But all said and done, great job! I'm sure you will probably have haters, but keep being you. As a senior citizen just now being able to build my dream XJ, thank you.

[@ProjectDanH]

I appreciate that! Let me know if you need anything!

[@ulianotech]

OH YEAH BAYBEEEE!

[@ProjectDanH]

You know it!

[@misdemeanor85737]

Can't beat RC !

[@ProjectDanH]

Hasn't let me down yet!

[@danhambrick6331]

What,on the price??😂😂

[@DarrenBracken]

Dan, Great job with the Lift replacement. With all the trouble you went through with painting, I'm sure you were going to apply corrosion coating to the sway bar fasteners. Looks like those will start rusting after the first winter storm this year.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes.. I have a post-lift video coming in which I mention anti rust coating such as fluid film

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

Im having flash back nightmares from doing my sons rear a couple of weeks ago.. 🤣😂.

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha.. I bet! Hell of a mission

[@johnweber4169]

Nice work! Looking good. I'm getting ready to replace a heater core next week. I will be checking you past videos for some how to help. Take care!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks John!

[@onefastcyclist]

A good front lift video! I also have a 3" lift (Old Man Emu) I would recommend sway bar disconnects - Better flex and your sway bar bushings will last a lot longer

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for the tips!

[@oldxj]

Your a good man to do all this for your Pops!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks bro.. he deserves it 💪

[@JamesDonald-bl3zp]

I wouldnt put a lot of trust in those jackstands if i were you, turning on rusty bolts can turn them over and down itll comme, ive seen it happen before !

[@ProjectDanH]

I'm not sure if it was these jack stands in the video but I did replace the harbor freight ones when they had their recall. Safety first!

[@bjgarage6896]

I will have to do the same job on my xj . Thanks for the video

[@MattBrownbill]

Good job. My wife struggled to get into my stock ZJ today, so I told her I was doing a 3 inch lift, lol. 🤣

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO! nice move!! haha

[@MajorWeakness]

Nice work! The owner is lucky you know XJs so well!

[@ProjectDanH]

LoL !!! Facts!

[@danhambrick6331]

Looking good Big Dan the gumout man...😁😁👍👍💪

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! Thanks brother!

[@Vet-7174]

Great Job ! Good Vid

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! More to come

[@trail-wolf4x4]

Always like coming back to your channel Dan. You and D&E and NickInTime always make me remember why i like these brick shaped money pits. Any plans for Grevious upgrades in the future?

[@ProjectDanH]

Brick shaped money Pit! haha. FACT!!! You can follow the General grievous build at its new home on kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHLCdnine6eeq6s

[@geoffquinn3109]

I love your xj vids and its great that you do it all in your driveway. Do you have a video on a xj fuel lines. Thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! I appreciate your views!! Sorry no fuel line vids yet

[@kyleswitzer9306]

great vid!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Kyle!

[@mredashfishing]

I recently got my first XJ to use for fishing here on Long Islands beautiful beaches. I plan on doing a 3 inch lift at some point, probably next season, as I’m working on getting other things ready for this year. Question, do you find you need a SYE for this lift? I’m hoping I won’t need one, but will if I have to. Thanks for the awesome content and the inspiration!

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

O yeah zep is the best

[@ProjectDanH]

You know it!

[@r.weaver3769]

I wanna lower my WJ, an inch. Already put the 1 inch sway bar on the back. Gonna try cutting a half a coil off to start.

[@ProjectDanH]

Maybe try a lowering spring. Please Don't cut 🙏

[@r.weaver3769]

@@ProjectDanH Absolutely right, I'm not recommending cutting, I am doing as a test, not an end all. Guess I should have been clearer on that. If I don't like how the suspension reacts I can put stock back on without purchasing expensive lowering springs first. Not concerned with my original springs, I have a 1/4 of a million miles.

[@jaysmith5084]

What no bar pin eliminators ? Also quick disconnect sway bar links if he's going off road . This Jeep is on its way up 👌

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL, gonna be mostly a winter traveling jeep during ski season from NY to VT with the occasional beach ride in the summer!

[@NorEastBeast]

Dan, what was your process/technique did you use with regard to washing, cleaning, and painting your wheel wheels, axels, steering, etc? I just bought some Rp 342 and some Strip clean metal prep along with some Zep Purple industrial strength cleanet and steel wire wheels. Anything im missing ? I think I’m in the right track. Thank bud, -Fletch

[@wilfredvelez5033]

Hi, i really enjoyed video, my stock 2000xj , i just bought 3 lift kit( only schock, spring,a pair leaf) alot opinions suggest ( aditional )should only need new pair sway links and a transfer drop kit, my intention is just 30 inch tires on a off set wheel only to use street routes. Is it necessary drop bracket , new arms etc.. ? just want a smooth ride . Appreciate your advice; thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes, for a 3 inch lift you may need to do a drop bracket. you might get a slight driveline vibration

[@wilfredvelez5033]

@@ProjectDanHhi, what would you recomend on the sway links ( a lot options i see ), any in particular not sure …. Thanks for your reply, 💪

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wilfredvelez5033 i have heard good thingd about these but I didn't try em yet. let me know that you think amzn.to/3wHtDiR

[@wilfredvelez5033]

@@ProjectDanH i look the sway links you send me in amazon but there not available and it only for regular stock, then went to ebay ….. thanks 👍

[@squidrizm_7574]

What rims are those?

[@mclehed77]

Ohh man she looks awesome 😁 I know we're watching a 30min video but how long did that take u?

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother... about 30 days. lol. more vids on this to come

[@mclehed77]

@@ProjectDanH oh man that's crazy But well worth it👍🏾😁

[@ProjectDanH]

@@mclehed77 lol ..the adventure included an oil pan change rear main seal oil pump connecting rod bearing. A rear disc brake conversion and a wrap up video. Lol

[@mclehed77]

@@ProjectDanH sweet can't wait to see the vids

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

Dan!, I got a set of barely used Zone Off-Road 3" lift coils. I went to 4.5" lift to squeeze 33"s under the Bumble Jeep. Let me know if you're interested. God b less and stay well.

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey thanks brother! Ill definitely take em!

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

@@ProjectDanH You can contact me through my email, should be available under "about" on my channel page.

[@blakejulian6878]

Since you can weld and you had everything out of the way, why didn't you ad front stiffiners?

[@ProjectDanH]

Excellent question! The new owner isn't going to do much off-roading and didn't want em. Thanks for asking 👍

[@blakejulian6878]

Thanks for quick reply. Front end looked good!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@blakejulian6878 you got it! 💪

[@markpatterson7247]

What year xj?

[@ProjectDanH]

Wrecked J is a 2001 limited 4x4 Auto

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

Droopy and bow legged

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Mattmazz77]

Send me your old tires ok...lol.

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol.. come get em!

[@Mattmazz77]

@@ProjectDanH I'm guessing that you don't live too close to me. I'm in Westchester NY. Trust me if you actually lived in the area I would definitely come get them. I'm running cheater slicks on the front. Plus I have the spare 225/75/15 on 1 side of the rear and a 235/75/15 on the other...lol. VA disability is barely covering the norm...lol. Enjoy the content brother keep it up.

[@tsmith578]

Hey Dan ,. I watch your videos quite often, and I see you using wood blocks on top of your jack stands, And I'll be honest man, it makes me grind my teeth a bit every time I see it. If you are going to use blocks on top of them like that,why don't you get some 4x4 blocks that are larger and notch them so that they have a channel to fit around and cradle the frame, and maybe the other side also so they cradle the jack stands a bit also. Yea I'm harping on you dude,,,, but so what,. Cause no one really wants to see some guy on KZbin that is trying to get some work done on a jeep and make a video of it get injured, or killed. It would probably be great for a horror film . But not for a jeep repair video. Stay safe man. Thank you for your videos. Tim from Wisconsin.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Tim! That's a great idea.. my little 2x4 cuts always worked well but I think I will try your 4x4 idea.. thank you! PS... If I get squished then no one will edit and post my vids so you'll never know 🤣

[@tsmith578]

I have had a few close calls myself over the years. Personally I don't think that getting crushed by a several thousand pound vehicle would be the worst thing. Getting crushed by a several thousand pound vehicle and living to tell about it, would probably suck even more.

[@ernestogonzalez2652]

Xj 1995

[@timturk6003]

When your harbor freight jack stand break Hold up the jeep with your bare hand Be a man

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO!! Exactly! I got these from AutoZone the same day I returned my harbor freight ones. 🤣🤣🤣

[@cravenadventures]

So much cancer

[@ProjectDanH]

The sad reality of NY Jeeps

[@cravenadventures]

@@ProjectDanH awesome video

[@FatalError261]

You look like Jabba ......

[@robertweinstein6441]

9 inches is better

[@ProjectDanH]

That's what she... N/M 🤣

[@robertweinstein6441]

@@ProjectDanH fair

[@181auto3]

How to ruin an XJ 101

[@ProjectDanH]

Hilarious