Top 5 Mods for your Jeep Cherokee XJ

In this video I go over the top 5 mods for your Jeep Cherokee XJ.
LED headlights: quakeled.com/5...
Lift kit: www.rustysoffr...
Wheels: www.4wheelpart...
Tires: www.4wheelpart...
Slip yoke eliminator kit: www.rustysoffr...
Thanks for watching!

[@KCars]

1. LED headlights 2. Lift kit 3. Wheels and tires 4. Slip yoke eliminator kit 5. Upgraded steering Links in description

[@joethenerd2427]

Thank you so much for posting this. Searching through videos is such a pain

[@KCars]

Glad I could help, thanks for watching!

[@bullishburks6337]

A great mod would be upgrading cooling system. Electric fans or new radiator Great video tho bro nice jeep

[@KCars]

@Bullish Burks thanks! I actually got a lot of the cooling parts replaced with brand new OEM parts and it’s been running great ever since! Thanks for watching!

[@williamthorpe3436]

Slip yoke eliminator is a must have if you lift an XJ. I didn’t spend the significant dollars for the TW driveshaft. I just got a front driveshaft from a wrecking yard for $30 and flipped it over. Been working like a champ for over a decade.

[@earlgeorge7573]

My 5 top upgrades: 1: Bosch 4 hole injectors. 2. Extended idle switch(600 to 1000 rpm). 3. Viper coil replacement. 4. LMC headlight harness with sylvania superstar headlights(at my age, I do not drive that much at night) and BF Goodrich 235/75R 15 M&S tires to replace the stock tires( 2" budget boost lift to go along with the tires)

[@as300567]

Nice & good locking XJ.

[@user-ws5np6uq2q]

FOR TIPS FOR DRIVING IN THE SNOW! if its a rear wheel drive car if you go to home depot or lowes and get some 50 pound bags of concrete and throw about 4 in the trunk 2 on each side it will drive much better

[@kennethrutt7986]

The flicker is due to the voltage in the line not matching the voltage requirements of the lights. It's usually an easy fix, I think it's pretty much just adding a resistor in-line for most cases.

[@KCars]

I tried adding in an anti flicker harness but it actually caused the headlights to stay on while the Jeep was off. So I’ve just been dealing with the flicker

[@GoneBroke]

Good looking XJ, just bought one a few months back a one owner lady driven an babied so excellent shape. I have been a Jeep owner for many years and owned several kinds but mainly Wranglers. Good tires make a huge difference on roads, many love the BFG's which are great and I personally like Toyo Open Country lll super in snow etc. If you run a lot of deep snow air down your tires for a wider footprint and better traction.

[@KCars]

Thanks! Sounds like you definitely got lucky finding your XJ. And I agree tires make a big difference in performance, no complaints with my ProComps

[@oof4dayz]

How many miles does your XJ have?

[@rayzielonka7856]

I installed the 4 port injectors from Ksuspension. Very nice! I got the 5 Star LED headlights. The high beam is amazing. Very nice 45 degree off to the sides! I had the local car alarm store drill out that so annoying opden door alarm!

[@KCars]

Awesome! What is the benefit of the 4 port injectors? Been thinking about that as well

[@rayzielonka7856]

@@KCars Been running them for a week. XJ ssrts better, quicker. Runs smoother. So far, I got 205 miles out of a tank vs 180 before. Not saying a huge power difference. Just feels like new.

[@KCars]

Hmm interesting. Sounds like they’re worth it then

[@cjhawk67]

H4 harness adapter with new H4 housings and Hella bulbs is a much better option with better beam pattern and they don't ice over in the snow like LEDs. Also #2 really should be a AUX trans cooler. The AW4 is a bullet proof trans with 1 weakness, heat.

[@KCars]

Thanks for the input! I actually haven’t had any overheating issues which is why I don’t have a need for a trans cooler just yet. Thanks for watching!

[@cjhawk67]

@@KCars The trans cooler isnt for overheating per say its more a fact the AW4 A340 Toyota Transmision they put in these (also found in mark 3/4 supras lexus sc300s and a ton of other toyotas from the 80s into the early 2000s) Will eventually fail due to heat from the stock in radiator trans cooler but with a aux unit added into the loop they will go forever. transmissioncoolerguide.com/best-transmission-coolers-for-jeep-cherokee-xj/ is a good source of info on coolers for them

[@KCars]

Thanks!

[@jdssurf]

Good vid dude

[@KCars]

Thanks!

[@jdssurf]

What would have been hilarious, is if at the end, you said bro, I have no idea who’s jeep this is, and ran off lol

[@KCars]

Lol

[@mariomilton7115]

😭🔥

[@MerkMonarchX]

jeep headlights actually stay on if you have your headlights on and shut the engine off and then shut your lights off, some sort of timer and probably for comfort as well, but if you shut your lights off before you shut your engine off your lights wont stay on. an alternative method is if the headlights stay on and you want them off, simply put the key into the ignition and flick the key on and off again, hope that solves your issue or part of it

[@KCars]

Whenever I had the anti flicker harness installed, the headlights were turning on when I turned the ignition off, that’s why I took it out

[@Prosth3tiks]

Hey, thanks for making this... I went through the Rubicon trail for the first time two weeks ago and now I want to build a rig. I'm considering an xj or a 4runner...

[@KCars]

That will be a lot of fun, can’t go wrong with either of those. Thanks for watching!

[@Pube1]

4Runners are amazing as well off road but are more expensive to buy. I’m currently building my 1986 4Runner

[@nadrojfan]

The first mod is always a kill switch!

[@KCars]

Not a bad idea🤔

[@kevinschmidt9295]

1: lockers front and rear 2: tires 31s-33s 3: 2-3 inch lift kit 4: v8 ZJ Jeep tie rod upgrade 5: delete sway bars This set up will give you the absolute very most capabilities for cheap

[@KCars]

💯💪

[@joestein1144]

FYI... I did LEDs in my Jeep... was much brighter in summer and clear weather... Rainy night was different and on snowy slushy days forget it... zero visibility... the lens will not get hot to melt the snow and ice... I will be Getting a better LED from JW Speaker the 8910 series has heating filament in lens.

[@KCars]

That would be a good idea if you frequently drive in the snow and need that heating feature. I’ve ran into this issue once when I drove in a snow storm, the entire headlights got frozen over and I had to take the ice off of them by hand in order for them to be able to illuminate the road properly.

[@joestein1144]

@@KCars I do believe the JW Speaker 8910 the heat feature is only when needed

[@KCars]

That would be useful for snow storms

[@buckboy1701]

I just picked up a bone stock 99 cherokee sport. The rocker panels are gone, and the suspension is worn right out. Other than that the truck is mechanically sound, with 230k and it is a 5 speed 4 liter. But on the drive home i experienced death wobble around 55 mph. I havent had a chance to turn any wrenches on it yet, but could you give me a few pointers on where to start? I am already looking at replacement suspension/lift kits but i want to do what i can before i get the suspension in. I appreciate any response, and love the content👍

[@KCars]

I haven’t heard of having death wobble with the stock suspension, so that’s new to me. If you’re already planning to do a lift kit then I’d recommend getting a complete kit like the Rusty’s advanced lift kit, which is what I have. This way you’ll be replacing as many worn out parts as possible. I haven’t had any death wobble issues with my Jeep running this lift kit. Thanks for watching!

[@hobble_dehoy]

I bought a 2000 model this weekend and drove it about an hour home, same wobble for me right at 55. Completely stock with basic tires, above and below 55 it runs fine, really strange!

[@larryriffle100]

Looks lovely me your lower control arms are on up side down

[@KCars]

Somebody else told me that awhile ago. That’s the only way that they would fit on there. They probably just look like that because of the angle that they were filmed at

[@cjhawk67]

Shake in the steering like you showed while turning is axleshaft ujoint related

[@KCars]

That’s what I was told. The problem actually ended up going away by itself somehow.

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

Don't know if it will cure your headlight flicker? But I would try a separate headlight relay !

[@KCars]

Thanks!

[@masonnutter6718]

I have Leds on my 87 jeep mine flickered until i turned the headlights off and then click the high beams off

[@KCars]

That’s how mine are too

[@ThranduilsCreations]

Good looking Car! What year is it?

[@KCars]

Thanks! 2001

[@brawndon7875]

gots to put some links for everything

[@KCars]

LED headlights: quakeled.com/5x7-inch-headlight-39-watt-high-low-jeep-yj-xj-tempest-series-quake-led.html Lift kit: www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/xj-cherokee-84-01-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/rustys-xj-cherokee-3-advanced-kit.html Wheels: www.4wheelparts.com//p/pro-comp-51-series-rock-crawler-wheel-15x8-with-5-on-4-5-bolt-pattern-gloss-black-51-5865/_/R-FPWF-51-5865 Tires: www.4wheelparts.com//p/pro-comp-31x10-50r15-tire-xtreme-mt2-75031/_/R-BKBR-75031 Slip yoke eliminator kit: www.rustysoffroad.com/advance-adapters-sye-tom-wood-cv-driveshaft.html There’s all the stuff that I have that was mentioned in this video

[@dabandit-5471]

off trail ?

[@brojitsu]

Dub Vee baby!

[@KCars]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kmangustafson3450]

The fan was on when they flickered, they didnt have the amps they needed. Also, your headlights are upside down...

[@nicojdmtv657]

wheels 15x8 et?

[@KCars]

Yes

[@nicojdmtv657]

@@KCars offset? et -30?

[@KCars]

3.75 backspacing

[@motownXJdad9565]

is this deja vu???? your front lower control arms are installed wrong.

[@KCars]

How so?

[@motownXJdad9565]

@@KCars theyre upside down, the bend should be on the bottom not the top. the way they are now, if the axle drops the control arm will hit the spring perch and wont allow your suspension to fully articulate. im suprised its doesnt hit with just normal driving. sorry i didnt see it the first time you posted this vid

[@KCars]

That’s weird, I got it installed at a pretty trustworthy shop. I’ll have to look into it, thanks!

[@KCars]

I just looked at them, they actually bend towards the inside of the Jeep, they don’t bend up or down. It probably looked like that in the video because of the angle I was filming

[@motownXJdad9565]

@@KCars the bend should be towards the ground, almost everyone makes the lower non adjustable arms the same, they all have the bend facing the ground. heres a rustys install video kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17GmXqwgtZ9pLc

[@ehap9389]

Dude get yourself a locker in that rear axle. The difference is like night and day. Good tires that bite and a locker are the top 2 as far as off road performance is concerned. Lifts look sexy but a stocker with a locker will run rings around you off road. Upgrade your brakes. Stock Cherokee brakes suck.

[@KCars]

I don’t have a need for lockers because I don’t do any kind of serious off roading. Brakes are on my long list of things to upgrade as well. Thanks for watching!

[@theviper6602]

Bet your stocker won't hang with my 4.5 lift on 33 and front locker only .. put a grand on it ..

[@jdssurf]

Anti flicker harness lmfao……….geeeezus

[@KCars]

Tried this and it actually gave me new problems and didn’t completely solve the flicker issue

[@jdssurf]

@@KCars no no, I just meant the fact that there is even a part called that is hilarious.

[@KCars]

Ahhh