Shock Bracket Relocation - More Clearance XJ Jeep Cherokee - The Roadhouse

[@FerociousSniper]

So, your upward travel is still the same, while giving you more downward travel, and more clearance. Very cool.

[@wyattoneable]

I tell you what guys, you make work fun! That mod really cleaned up the axle. Almost makes you wonder why Jeep just doesn't do that in the first place.

[@PabstBoys]

Cuz of the stock ride height. it does make sense when you think about it.....

[@roadworthy6901]

I can honestly say I don't plan on modifying an off road vehicle, but I still find your videos entertaining, keep up the great content guys!

[@PabstBoys]

Thanks Bud! Well be making a mix of DIY's and other stuff, so lots for everybody!.....

[@rc3140]

Absolutely fantastic show guys👍 I did this too the dana35 and then three weeks later changed out the 35 for the 8.25 that's under the XJ now. I did however do this modification too the 8.25 while it was on jack stands. I used the old bracket just flipped upside down. Thanks for another kick ass show🍻 cheers.

[@PabstBoys]

That's an option, for sure! Just glad to not have to do it more than once....

[@rc3140]

+Pabst Boys Roadhouse now what's that supposed to mean??? Hahahahahahahahahaha just kidding 😋😜😉 the second time they turned out much better so I am okay with doing it twice 🍻 cheers

[@PabstBoys]

Hahahaha!

[@thetexianpatriot2201]

Great video Clive. It was a pleasure meeting you via video this evening.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Now that was slick and that mini ductor heating coil is definitely the way to go these days. Never knew Tommy wears pantyhose . LOL 👍👍

[@PabstBoys]

Keeps his low hanging fruit in there. Can never be too careful these days.....

[@acedogg692005]

And lets them Breathe!

[@bradleycampbell5933]

dudes !! U Bolt 101 clearly states " when installing long U Bolts on leafs leave one inch of threads and trim off the excess threads" great video and i want some of those brackets !!

[@PabstBoys]

Long threads are a theft deterrent...... Who am i kidding. Nobody want's to steal our sh*t..

[@bradleycampbell5933]

hahahahah in the end, we are all driving 1000 dollar or less junk with the parts worth more than the jeep!

[@shychi7772]

just broke my mount on my YJ and knew u guys had a fix. man miss tommy hope hes ok. love your other channel too

[@smokumjoe]

Always entertaining and informative. You know your just gonna have to do it again when you swap out your turdyfive. Or is it a keeper? The things that could be done if money was no object.

[@PabstBoys]

Sweet Jeebus! If money we're no issue....... We already swapped out the 35 for the 8.25 that's in there.

[@labtehaag]

the cherokee xj's are so popular and expensive in my country that the cheapest you can ever find will go for around 3.4 grands and for one without failures it will cost you about 5.2 grands ... wish i could buy them as cheap is they are in the US and as always i love your contents very entertaining ! For a video idea how about making a video that describes the sort of problems an xj may have and how to avoid them? i'd say it's a pretty good topic that could attract many viewers

[@PabstBoys]

Thanks! That's a good idea. What Country are you from Bud?

[@labtehaag]

I'm from Oman, a country where we live by the coastline(Soft Sand) because of the huge mountains that surrounds the country(Rocks) and we do have small deserts(Heavy Sand). It's a beautiful country where 4x4 can be a huge fun!

[@PabstBoys]

Oman. Oh Man, sounds like a cool place to go wheelin' What's the native language there? Arabic?

[@labtehaag]

Yeah it is

[@PabstBoys]

Right on. Did you know you can ad subtitles to KZbin videos? We leave that open for our overseas fans that wanna share our show with non-English speakers.

[@MyAlexVideos]

I use all zone products on my xj and I absolutely love it

[@PabstBoys]

Started with their lift and been most happy with their stuff...

[@MyAlexVideos]

+Pabst Boys Roadhouse same here......good quality stuff!

[@jbsjunk]

Need something on rear bumpstops and different mounting methods and alternatives since you don't want to mess up shocks when they bottom out. The stop can be gone by now.

[@PabstBoys]

The stop can, and is gone. Working on something....

[@jbossnack]

would like to do this to mine. I'll look up these brackets. it looks fantastic now, thanks a lot for the video, will post and share!

[@PabstBoys]

There's a link in the description.

[@EnlistedBudgetVideos]

I saw some Motion5 action in there..killin it

[@PabstBoys]

Which ones though..............

[@EnlistedBudgetVideos]

All I noticed was the text at the end. Im sure there were other things lol.

[@PabstBoys]

hehe...

[@TheMuddman74]

Wouldn't that shorten the shock length significantly and make you have to purchase shorter shocks so that they don't bottom out

[@allanwagner4570]

Really cool mod Looks much better that way Think I'll do my TJ the same

[@PabstBoys]

Sweet! Yeah, it helps with snags. Cheers!!

[@downnoutdubin]

I cut the old bracket off and then got a 2.5" (dana 35) hole saw to reuse the factory. Free mod's are the best mods!

[@PabstBoys]

a good 2 1/2' hole saw is more that these brackets. Free mods ain't so free as it turns out...

[@DIYwithDrJeff]

Thanks for this video. I've been wanting to move the mounts on my XJ for the same reasons. You mentioned possibly bottoming out the shock. Could you get a different length shock (shorter) to prevent that? What if you lifted the Jeep by 3 inches and also relocated the mounts? Maybe then you could use the stock length shock?

[@TrailRecon]

Great mod. Always entertaining to watch guys... keep the videos coming!

[@PabstBoys]

Of course Bud!

[@johne9864]

How many inches did the mount move up? This would help retain stocks shocks with leaf springs that gave 3" of lift?

[@ziggassedup]

Pretty good mod boys.

[@PabstBoys]

Practical too..

[@c.salvador2268]

In the zooooooneee - tommy nice work guys, but wouldnt it be more efficient for the shocks if you positioned it closer to the center of the axle; where it is closer to being perpendicular to the axle itself? but it would also make it alot stiffer though, i think

[@PabstBoys]

The opposite actually. would be over leveraged and make it rocky side to side. The other problem would be that the shock would be too short to fit perpendicular. Good question though. Cheers Bud!!

[@slami81]

sweet video guys, simple and straight to the point, the way we like them, what welder are you using, i've got a harbor freight don't know if id trust it.

[@PabstBoys]

got a Lincoln SP170-T 240v It's not about the machine but the welder.........

[@mblake0420]

+Pabst Boys Roadhouse quality rods are important

[@mblake0420]

+M Blake Jr or wire

[@PabstBoys]

Fore sure. Have a stick welder that hasn't made it's debut on the show yet..

[@marshallhansen651]

Can we do a video on a Cherokee shift knob

[@xboxgamingironeagle7772]

love watching you guys! great job! drink up!😎👊

[@PabstBoys]

Gulp Gulp.....

[@Tony_860]

u guys should show how to install a body lift kit

[@PabstBoys]

I couldn't write a better joke....

[@joejoe7171]

what about the upper part of the mount. how to repair the rusted upper mount?

[@gamaliercuevas6141]

great show guys

[@PabstBoys]

Cheers Bud!

[@jtdehaanjr]

Do you have to change the length of your shocks at all for these mounts to work properly? Also, no damage to the axle welding like this?

[@dezertdestroyer7782]

John DeHaan Jr. Yes you have to change the length

[@blacksails_83]

could you put the mounts towards the top of the axle?, if you still have shock travel though. I just think that would create better clearance, imo.

[@PabstBoys]

Shocks would bottom out. Checked it out and it's way too close..

[@fullmediacommandos]

Excellent new episode! Almost made welding looking easy. So do you get a slight lift in the back when you do this mod?

[@PabstBoys]

No lift at all, but your suspension can droop down a little more when you're trying to get traction going over obstacles.

[@osidejosh87]

have u ever had n Pabst genuine draft? ANYHOO... love your videos Roadhouse boys

[@PabstBoys]

Never, but would not pass up the chance.

[@Robiam85]

Badass, thanks for the info! That welding didn't sound like bacon hahaha 5:05 increase your wire speed and up the amperage ;)

[@peterruppert560]

Nice job guys!

[@zoexj4872]

You guys up North must be mind readers! Thought of this last night, too. Will our existing shocks be too short now that they mount differently? Thanks for the great videos.

[@PabstBoys]

You figured us out!! Now we gotta find another way to come up with video ideas..... Damn!! Shocks are from a 4.5 lift and we're at 6.5 now, so no worry about the mod.

[@TheJoeyfishy]

What if you put the bracket on the top of the axle? So kind of just flip it and weld it on the top instead of on the bottom? I feel like that'll give it even more clearance, the only issue I see is possible bottoming out the shock if you have a lot of up travel.

[@JAKE101ish]

what about a video of you guys wheelin?

[@PabstBoys]

Working on it.

[@Captain_Zero_]

Nice Crescent hammer!

[@WILSON.1]

Do you have to worry about welding back there near the fuel tank? I was grinding back there and put up a big fireproof sheet to block the sparks. Got me nervous.

[@calfury254]

first time watching these guys and i already love it.

[@PabstBoys]

Love ya too. No homo....

[@josephbarcia4198]

nice one guys I was thinking of doing that to my Jeep to thanks for the info

[@PabstBoys]

Cheers Bud!

[@joachimjohan1215]

what about graphite spray in the bushing instead of silicone spray? POR-15 spray? I MUST SAY POR-15 is not what it promise.. i just bought bill hirsch miracle paint and i think it will be great! :D CHEERS GUYS!!!!!!!. johan from Norway!

[@PabstBoys]

Graphite could work but would make a mess. We use silicone just as an installation lube. You can use whatever you like after. Sorry POR didnt work out for you. We aughtta check out the Bill Hirsch stuff. Cheers Norway, from Canada!!

[@rubenzamora9960]

Hey Guys, I have a STOCK Height XJ and I'm wanting to LIFT it 3.5" with the RE Kit. I'm trying to be low budget and I don't want to have to buy NEW SHOCKS for the lift as I just bought new shocks for my stock Ride Height. If I did this MOD will it give my current shocks enough room? In other words, has anyone ever measured STOCK Length SHOCKS to those needed for a 3.5" lift. How much longer are they?

[@PabstBoys]

Well. you'll never bottom them out, but they'll limit your downward travel. Never measured for that, but the worst that could happen is you blow your shocks and have to buy new ones. I'd say giv'er for now till you can afford replacements. Cheers Bud!

[@UndergroundTrev]

Good to see you guys working on the Jeep again! Cool mod. How does it affect your suspension travel though?

[@PabstBoys]

Yes, It makes the stuff a little shorter, (but we had too much anyway) and the suspended down travel longer.

[@tylernutter6968]

sweet! How much lift do you think that added, if any? because every bit helps!

[@PabstBoys]

No lift. But we have a farther suspended droop, witch helps a lot.

[@patcb829]

Are those shocks completely toasted? They don't seem to have any real down travel, making them way to short even shortening the overall length with this mod. Love the videos guys.

[@PabstBoys]

Not totally toasted. Getting up there in usage for sure.....

[@javiergarcia6912]

Nice Rachet. Bro.

[@dezertdestroyer7782]

And now you need new shocks

[@saltymethods2637]

Question: Why does the manufacturer put the shock brackets so far down? On my Land Cruiser it's similarly so low. What's the advantage?

[@PabstBoys]

Stock ride hight is a lot lower. you can fit a much longer shock in a stock vehicle with the bracket down so low. With our lift, the leafs are nearly flat at ride hight so we dont anticipate much up travel, but would like more suspended down travel. This mod allows that. Hope that answered your question...

[@countrymadness4895]

Would it work if you placed the shock mounts like a upside down triangle would that work??

[@PabstBoys]

Not sure what you mean by that...

[@ml2trick]

Always a Great video. Me the Same. P.B.R and a Mechanic.

[@PabstBoys]

Its a burden, I know, but someone's gotta bear it...

[@kawi32369]

wish my zj would just run already so I can do all this badass shit should have just got a xj

[@PabstBoys]

Hey, ZJs are good. gonna be working on one on the channel soon. Not a fan of the T-case though......... junkyard trip...

[@kawi32369]

zjs are nice mines just a thorn in the side right now lol but hey your guys videos are awesome all my Jeep buddy's and I love watchen them keep up the good work!

[@PabstBoys]

***** side project, we have something else in mind for a new project.....

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

great video guys. now its time to put Tommy on the tools and get his hands dirty.

[@PabstBoys]

Agreed!

[@joachimjohan1215]

ROCK LOBSTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PabstBoys]

Love the B52's!

[@stevo1977]

What happened to you guys? No videos in nearly 3 years

[@circusmonkey84]

what's the link for the parts, I need to get some

[@WiscoLandOutdoors]

So I ordered these brackets myself, I havent installed them yet. What size lift are you running and what size shocks with it? i have 4.5-6" rough countrys right now and im worried that with too much preload it may shorten the life of the shock itself.

[@PabstBoys]

4.5 lift Zone shocks at 6" total lift. Wheeling shortens the life of any part. LOL, but we'll see

[@JgCompTech]

How will this affect the performance of my RC shocks on the 4.5 lift kit i just installed?, im also using BPE's on the top mount shocker.

[@PabstBoys]

Nothing will diminish the performance of your shocks more than who you got them from, but you might wanna check the min. travel point and make sure that your bump stops, stop them before they cram up in and blow out the seals in your shocks.

[@JgCompTech]

Thankyou, i will bear in mind for the future, as for the bump stops i need to get new ones as mine rusted off! Great videos guys keep up the good work, currently lifting my 97xj 4.5" RC kit, drop brackets, shackle relocation etc :)

[@rustybrowneye]

y is it i never see tommy workin on anything

[@PabstBoys]

Good question.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

tfw someone not in the rust belt is able to take an xj shock mount bolt off with an adjustable wrench.......

[@TheJustin0494]

I just did this with my 5.5 lift and the shock is a couple inches from bottoming out do you guys have a problem with that

[@PabstBoys]

We have 4.5 lift shocks and 6" of lift now. Think it'll work out. but that's a good point.

[@speedingjeep]

Looks to me like you're going to be losing a bit of shock travel

[@TheOtherSean]

WHAT the fuck is that crescent wrench! I need one!

[@mountain_man1432]

is it bad that I only watch these videos to listen to Tommy's funny ass accent?

[@PabstBoys]

Is it bad that we subtitle it so you can actually understand what he's saying?........

[@mountain_man1432]

Pabst Boys Roadhouse nope, the fact that you do makes it all the funnier

[@FX4_outdoors]

What welder do u have I'm looking at upgrading my old lincoln

[@PabstBoys]

Also have an old Lincoln. A SP170-T Let us know what you go with. Like ours but it needs a new whip

[@FX4_outdoors]

+Pabst Boys Roadhouse nice! iv got an old sp125 plus thats served me well for years. but iv out grown it so I'm looking into a 220v now.

[@jamessteffen09]

whats the name of the website for that stuff?

[@PabstBoys]

You can find that on BDS Suspension's site

[@MSpeedThree]

If you do this your shocks will bottom out too early limiting your up travel and damaging the shock internals.

Not if you have a lift already.

[@MSpeedThree]

blackened 1 in that case your shocks will be too short for the application and will be at full extension before you reach full spring articulation. This will negate your travel gain from the lift and put stress on the shock internals eventually destroying the shock. Long story short you need the correct shock for the application or you will run into problems. This video = bad advice.

[@MSpeedThree]

blackened 1 moving the shock mount that much with the setup they have will essentially make your rear suspension not work. You’ll have about an inch and a half of up travel before it bottoms out. I hope you do this mod to your Jeep.

[@MSpeedThree]

@ cool story bro. Enjoy your 2.5" lift I'm sure you do some gnarly rock crawling with that set up hahaha

[@MSpeedThree]

blackened 1 come out to Johnson Valley and hit the Hammer trails with me bud. Bring your 2.5” lift lol.

[@4JeepxJK4]

Wheeling vids!!!

[@PabstBoys]

Getting there, getting there!!! Hold your horses Nickey G

[@joewho3691]

👍

[@headlesnorseman701]

if you ever buy a cherokee... soak every nut and bolt you can see underneath in PB blaster every time you are under there. you will thank me later

[@StormLaker]

Very Nice, haha:-)!

[@PabstBoys]

You're pic is even better....

[@javiergarcia6912]

Dude face shield el locco.

[@joeyquigley3794]

Cheap version of Farmtruck and Azn

[@PabstBoys]

Yep, Same format exactly.

[@BroncoSolid]

An hour and a half? Man. Is your name Barry Allen? Too fast for me. :-)

[@PabstBoys]

LOL

[@Katarinarabbit]

Shit I never thought of that

[@pagecreator6545]

what the hell happened to these guys? i used to go to all their videos to do stuff to my xj, and no new videos for like 4 years lol wtf

[@javiergarcia6912]

Pipeliners you ain't.