Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Suspension Skid Plate Tire Set up Walk Through

[@JasondenHollander-qj5hp]

Nice. Really appreciated the (pardon the pun) nuts and bolts explanations of what and how you did these things and it being from a problem solving perspective, not a bling-my-ride perspective

[@axerxes3981]

Tyler... I'm a certified noob!! And I didn't understand completely lots of what you said. But what I did understand was a terrific help in planning out my "lift" project on my new 2002 Cherokee!! Thanks for such a clear and knowledgeable walk through. You were a terrific help. Ax

[@dentondunn4346]

I just bought my 1st Grand Cherokee Laredo and it’s a 99 model. Has the Quadra Trac in it and the 4.0 in it ticks like crazy but runs good, not burning or leaking oil yet and everything works on it and it drives good. I’m thinking about 2” of lift is about enough for a good set of wheels without rubbing . Like your set up. Thanks for sharing this

[@TylerPotter]

The 4.0 will sometimes have some lifter noise and the 2in lift is always a great place to start! Thanks for the view!

[@bozodog428]

Great stuff. I cut my teeth on a Bear rack back in the day, so the geometry and alignment part brought me way back. Thanks for sharing.

[@TylerPotter]

That is awesome! Thanks for the view!

[@jamesdewer]

Word up! I cant count the number of times I've high centered it on that crossmember especially backing over a boulder. These mods are more critical if like myself keep it stock height. I just installed a new engine wiring harness and an engine to install it to. I lucked out and found a low mileage gently removed harness or two. The Transmission pan is a must! as is the radiator guard. Thank you thankyou thank you thank you!

[@TylerPotter]

That IRO cross member is an awesome part for the WJ, it is pretty pricey but it is so cool gaining all that center ground clearance! Thanks for the view!

[@jamesdewer]

@@TylerPotter I'm definitely enjoying the content. It's incredible how people still drive their WJs into the ground. My question to them is what do you plan to replace it with? I feel you're better off spending 20k on a restoration and know your weaknesses than start all over paying 40k for a newer high mileage one and for the price inheriting someone else's demons.

[@seanhigashida7243]

Very informative video, thank you so much for this! Wanted to ask a couple questions and get your opinion on my future build if you wouldn’t mind. I originally had built a 08’ WK but unfortunately lost that due to it being totaled by other party. Luckily I was able to get my dad’s 04 WJ from him. It’s in mint condition with about 193k miles. It’s got the 4.0L and is 2WD. All stock. I do not plan on off-roading but the suspension is in dire need of an upgrade. I have been really interested in the same RC 2in spacer lift along with upgrading springs, ball joints, drag link etc. As it is going to be a daily driver/pavement princess, which components do you think I’ll solely need in order to have a smooth ride without having to worry about putting to much ware and abuse on those parts. Also planning to keep this build pretty budget friendly! Would love to hear your input, thanks and keep Jeepin!

[@adamstone3433]

THAT WAS EXCELLENT . You r a 'BOSS" .

[@TylerPotter]

Thanks for the view!

[@BeeBillings]

you should have gotten the rear drop mount for the front axel with the rough country arms that go with it since you can adjust the caster like a stock set up and not have adjustable arms, it also keeps that stock ride and makes sure you can go higher without loosing caster and those rear mounts suck and they get worn about three weeks after driving with them. Iron rock makes better replacement bushings that are solid and cost a bit more but dont wear out in a week. getting the adjustable bottom links in the back works well and way better than stock. I like the skid plates and you gotta check out the three inch tank tuck this other guy did. the fuels tank looked awesome tucked up and has way more clearance

[@musicismeds]

Love all the vida Taylor. You are a great content creator. So I am getting ready to put my lift and noticed these new isolators do not like these springs. I think the springs are either iro and rough country. Not label junkyard find. That had a full Bilstein lift. I have a set of brand new bilsteins the Yellow ones not sure sure on the particular model. Do Spring isolators just sit on the Spring? It doesn't seem to want to fit. I'd hate to get everything apart and I not having what's needs. I have shocks, springs isolators and a track bar. Hopefully getting to JL takeoffs to throw on. Thanks for the the great bids.

[@theortegas5502]

Dang bro!!! Budget all the way around and I love it 🤠 I honestly respect and appreciate the time and effort. I can just imagine the feeling when driving it normal or off-road. Again you don't need all the money in the world

[@TylerPotter]

It really works well off-road. It has also been fun picking and choosing different parts and pieces to build it! Thanks for the view!

[@theortegas5502]

@@TylerPotter for sure bro. I have a 2001 WJ limited V8 they are for sure a extreme capable cars with only minimum upgrades

[@krroes]

Awesome build!!! Tons of space freed up behind that transfer case!! Maybe an air tank or jack will go there!

[@TylerPotter]

That would be a great use of that open space!

[@BigMateo24]

What year is your WJ? I see a few good dents on your rocker panels, if you have an 02-04 you can slap a set of factory Overland rock sliders on them super easy, if you can find them, as from that model year onward Jeep stamped in the original mounting locations on all WJ trim models. I paid $75 bucks on mine, but had to source them from a junkyard. The sad thing is junkyards are crushing these cars with all the good valuable parts still attached, so supply is getting harder to find.

[@TylerPotter]

It is a 99, and yes the rockers have taken a beating off-road in the rocks. My plan is to eventually cut the rockers out and weld in 2x6 square tubing. This is a pretty common mod for WJ and XJ's in the off-road world for rock rails. It would be cool to find a non rusted set of overland rails but being a 99 I don't have the mounting holes and the factory rails hang down a good amount vs. doing the 2x6 square tubing mod. Thanks for the view!

[@krroes]

I’m building my 04 WJ right now. I like that you kept the stock upper control arms.

[@TylerPotter]

With some fresh bushings installed in the arms and new bushings installed in the control arm mounts on the axle they work great and we do really see any reason to replace them with aftermarket adjustable ones. Thanks for the view!

[@denniswarner2150]

Nice job Tyler. Very informative!

[@TylerPotter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the view!

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Tyler, thanks for sharing this informative tutorial, great job!!! 👍👍

[@TylerPotter]

Thank you!

[@christopherkraft1327]

@@TylerPotter you're welcome 🙂

[@Windyhillfarm71]

Best video ever

[@TylerPotter]

Thanks for the view!

[@huh-64]

Nice a flying car

[@TylerPotter]

It's get better gas mileage that way! Thanks for the view!

[@gman1035]

Nice setup man.

[@TylerPotter]

Thank you! It works really well off-road. Thanks for the view!

[@mondomikeg4921]

Great Video!i!i! Lots of information and inspiration... Much Love

[@TylerPotter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the view!

[@sundancer76]

Killer video man!! Good job! I'm curious about that grille🤔

[@TylerPotter]

Thanks the grill is a 2004 laredo grill that I added to my 99. Thanks for the view!

[@Sharplife45]

really enjoy your in-depth details. i have a question about the 4.7. i believe you said get 2008 camshafts for 2000 wj’s?

[@TylerPotter]

Yes here is a video talking about the 2008+ cams. Thanks for the view! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZniumZhuidd8pJI

[@davidchappelle6480]

I have the 4" RC lift on my 2001 "2" Wheel Drive WJ. Upper and lower adjustable control arms on the front, New spring Isolators, New stock A thang ..i'm gonna buy the Upper adjustable A thang soon for the rear. All i need now is tires an maybe new wheels. THEN soon as get all the parts it's gonna be 4 wheel drive... Just waitin on this guy to get off a High Pinion Dana 30 front axle ! I also plan to cut out the spare tire tube an raise the fuel tank an skid plate up about 3 inches.. there is a video here on youtube to do that.

[@TylerPotter]

Nice sounds like a great plan and will be a awesome Jeep when done! Thanks for the view!

[@kennysimmons535]

Love the vid! I'm looking to set mine up similarly, nothing too crazy. For the Core4x4 control arms - looks like you are just running lowers in the front, with the uppers stock. Are you able to get good alignment with this setup? would you recommend core4x4 front upper control arms also?

[@TylerPotter]

Yes stock uppers front and rear and Core4x4 arms front and rear on the lower. With this set up you are able to get the caster into spec due to the adjust arms. I personally don't really see the need for the upper Core4x4 arms as I did already replaced the front upper control arm bushings on the arm and the axle housing. Thanks for the view!

[@johnclayton6946]

So, a year and a half after making this video would you change anything? If not, in what order would you begin this build? Just purchased a 2000 WJ and really appreciate your content on this project.

[@TylerPotter]

Actually I recently removed the upcountry springs and the 2in spacers in favor of 4in Iron Rock Offroad springs and longer rear shocks to match, as I needed a little more tire clearance. I also added some bump stop extensions. I probably need to make an update video in the future. The 1st thing I normally do is add the 2in spacer lift. Thanks for the view!

[@Logan-de3xx]

Love this video, appreciate you going over all of your components. I don’t have the up country suspension, and just confused which shocks to match for the OLD MAN EMU springs. 1-1.5” or 1.5-3” shocks. I think I’m going with the rear old man emu heavy duty springs and light duty in the front only because I’ll be carrying a bunch of weight in the back and don’t want any rear sag.

[@TylerPotter]

That is a good question. My other WJ friends and I are running bilstein 5100's and they have 2 options when ordering. 1.5-2" shocks and 3-4" shocks. I am running the 1.5-2" shocks front and rear and it seems to work great. Another friend is running the 1.5-2" front shocks and the 3-4" rear shocks to get a little more rear down travel and it also seems to work great.

[@bruceallen6016]

You have some very well thought out mods. Thumb up for sharing them.

[@TylerPotter]

Thanks it has been fun putting it together! Thanks for the view!

[@bruceallen6016]

@@TylerPotter I have to wonder about the possibility of larger brake rotors? Seems that would help in holding it in steep terrain? Thoughts?

[@zachsheffield1325]

Picked and chose.

[@TylerPotter]

Words are hard lol Thanks for the view!

[@jason200792able]

The coil spring isolators where did you order those from?

[@TylerPotter]

I had just ordered MOOG replacements from rockauto.com

[@joelove3158]

Question. Where did you buy your 4 millimeter hub centric wheel spacers?

[@TylerPotter]

That is a good question, I will have to do some searching but it was a website that I was just able to custom order with the bolt pattern and size I wanted.

[@phillanassa759]

Tire and wheel size? Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to do something similar to my '04 Overland HO as the weather breaks !

[@TylerPotter]

17in Jeep Wrangler JK Sport wheels, on the street I am running 255/70R17 and for off-road I run 255/75R17. Thanks for the view!

[@phillanassa759]

@@TylerPotter Thanks for the prompt reply!

[@TylerPotter]

No problem!

[@Saltlife2182]

Hey Tyler! With your lift and your tires that you run on the street did you have to do any trimming on the front bumper? And do you have any rubbing when turning from left to right while in drive or in reverse?

[@TylerPotter]

No I believe the 255/70R17's cleared fine with the 2in lift, they are just all-terrain tires though so maybe super aggressive mud-terrains might rub. Thanks for the view!

[@Saltlife2182]

@@TylerPotter thanks Tyler. If you don’t mind me asking how much do have in cost wise with the lift as in the video? Also what street tire do run?

[@Saltlife2182]

@@TylerPotter and do recommend a wheel spacer to help with rubbing a preventive? If so what size? I have the exact same rims.

[@jonathangomez-vv2dh]

Hey Tyler, did you relocate your cats or did you removed them completely? I have an 04 overland and yes it has two small cats in the front but man they hang low. I would like to relocate them.

[@TylerPotter]

This 99 only had one larger cat further down by the crossmember, the later V8's had the 2 smaller cats up front. Thanks for the view!

[@seange4089]

I’m thinking of getting a set of Firestone Destination XT 255/75R17 for my stock Jl Sport. Do you think this will change ride quality? Currently I have 245/75R17 Bridgestone Dueller HL’s street tires

[@TylerPotter]

Looking at those tires they all look to be "LT" tires or light truck that are a heavier stiffer tire vs. your stock tires, so they might make the ride slightly harsher then your current lightweight bridgestones. I wouldn't let that scare me away from them though because a LT255/75R17 Firestone Destination M/T is the stock tire for the Willy's trim level wranglers and they still drive and ride great. Thanks for the views!

[@seange4089]

@@TylerPotter Thank you very much I really appreciate that you took the time to respond I think those M/T on the Willys Look awesome

[@tylerdubois9020]

Nice video. Just to let you know, its pronounced bil-st-eye-n In german 'ei' makes an 'eye' sound, whereas ie makes an 'e' sound.

[@TylerPotter]

Nice, Thanks for the view!

[@revolutionday1]

Curb in a grocery store parking lot got my factory crossmember.... 💀

[@TylerPotter]

Yeah they hang down really low from the factory! Thanks for the view!

[@CNylundPhotography]

Tank's a lot. I'll copy your part list and send it strait to Santa 🎅 Is a good thing that I live in the land of Santa so he doesn't have to drag my gifts half way around the world 🌍

[@TylerPotter]

That will help! Thanks for the view!

[@emilioulloa3676]

What length do you have the front lower control arms ?

[@TylerPotter]

I will try and measure next time I am under it. Thanks for the view!

[@emilioulloa3676]

How much of a lift is your Jeep ?

[@TylerPotter]

Jeep UpCountry springs and 2in rough country spacers, so it should be around 2.5-3 inches of lift. Thanks for the view!

[@motorcycleboy6939]

This...uh...guy...is...just...uh...im... possible..to...uh...listen...uh...to.

[@TylerPotter]

Maybe KZbin pays per pause?

[@canadiangoldhunter5307]

Chooosed. 😂😂

[@TylerPotter]

Words are hard lol Thanks for the view!

[@gcopp81]

''Picked and choosed'' OMG ... what the f?

[@TylerPotter]

Thanks for the view regardless lol