Me 18 years old with a hillbilly lift XJ air shocks in rear cut fenders 31/10/50 tires coil lowering clamps flipped upside down yeah that sounds within my 10 dollar budget! lmao goodbye fenders hey it kinda worked
I don't think I've ever heard anyone relate gasket rtv application to apes. Would apes just dump it all over the place? How many t-cases have apes rebuilt?
I mean if we done all these upgrades over the course of our own xjs life id say we end up spending about the same. I know im 10 k in just because i went taller than i thought i wanted then had ti go back down. Then started finding trails i couldnt do so i had to go up once again had to buy lift and tires two times cause i had sold everything on the low when i lowered it haha. And when i went back to 4.5 i got fox suspension so that cost me a lot. I put one tons on it with dana 60. The jeep itself started as a zero rust alabama jeep that had never seen mud or salt so its literally perfectly clean underneath so it cost me 6k right off the bat back when it was kn 30s and a 2.5 inch lift. So if you get to thinking about everything you do to your rig ti make it trail worthy and not dangerous on road. Along with relocating electrical components like alternator that costs too cause while youre at it you might as well switch to a 160 amp durango alternator to supply you more power for auxillary batteries and such. Plus the durango alternator is plug and play so its so much easier ti replace when you need to.
Cheap Cherokee! -rebuild the engine -completely rebuild the front suspension -rebuild the front axle -replace the rear axle -extensive frame modifications -replace body panels -disco balls and 22,000W stereo -4-person jacuzzi in the back -Mr. Fusion portable power
I love it. But maybe change the title because I don't see a single part of this being cheap. It's probably the most expensive build I've seen on RUclips.
How is installing bump stops defeating the purpose of an off-road rig? Also installing a long arm won't fix the problem. The tire will still come in contact with the fenders. Bump stops just like shocks and springs have a purpose on an off-road rig.
Pretty sure what they mean by not putting in bump stops is the the bump stops will limit the height travel of the wheel. That means it will be just a little bit more limited. By doing something else they give you options and more stuff to show us what can be done.
We just stated this in one of our videos about how many 4x4’s choose to go another route rather than taking care of their bump stops. Bump stops aren’t cool in most people’s mind so not much time is given to the topic.
Whether it's old or the Ritz new doesn't really matter for guys like me I don't have the time or the money to get into this for the space but I it's something that I've always been interested in
@@robertkerr4199 10 4 ,yep , I just had seen on other brand steering kits states that will not work with factory style wheels , I would prob not do steering flip just need to refresh my steering , only have 2 " lift. Thanks
Long arm kits are only if your going over 6 inch of lift it decreases ground clearance by half. Short arms are the best way to go unless your doing some serious rock crawling or stupid shit .. I have 2 jeep cherokees one a 4.5 short arm and one with a 6.5 long arm .. both have trail badges. But the 4.5 blew the doors off the 6.5
@@SarahSmith-hd8kd Technically he's correct. One universal = speed variation. Two universals = cancel the speed variation of one universal thereby being a constant velocity type joint.
Nice Jeep But I Don't Believe Their Is Budget And Jeep In The Same Sentence lol. I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with 4.0L6, Quadra Track 2 with a 4 inch lift ,33×12.5 R17 with just over 100000 miles and it cost well over $10000 to to have it done correctly with the best new parts. Anyone think it can be done correctly on a budget?? I Love My Jeep And Wouldn't Ever Part With It. Happy Trails.
This build left "cheap" behind long ago. At this point they're even starting to outgrow the term "budget" too... it's turning into a endless money pit real fast!
@@TheZbadam1 Saying that bump stops reduce suspension travel for example. If there's no more travel to be had because of the fender, then putting in a bump stop just before it starts ripping the fenders off isn't going to reduce anything.
Cheep cherokee = $50k. Lets see you build a capable XJ for $8k using basted pack springs, s10 steering boxes and ZJ rear disks. It's easy to build a rig using your credit card. Try using real cheep wheeling engineering...
4:48 “If you don’t have an impact gun, you should stop and go make dinner”
“Check out our budget cheap Cherokee”
*uses plasma cutter to remove suspension mounts
Spends thousands of dollars on long arms, transfer case and steering. "We'll just use shock extenders to save money on the build"
Me 18 years old with a hillbilly lift XJ air shocks in rear cut fenders 31/10/50 tires coil lowering clamps flipped upside down yeah that sounds within my 10 dollar budget! lmao goodbye fenders hey it kinda worked
"you don't need to go ape", proceeds to use air tool to tighten transfer case bolts. Lol
I don't think I've ever heard anyone relate gasket rtv application to apes. Would apes just dump it all over the place? How many t-cases have apes rebuilt?
I reckon they have almost $20k into this "cheap" build, not including specialty tools.
at that point you might as well do the hoonigan build
I mean if we done all these upgrades over the course of our own xjs life id say we end up spending about the same. I know im 10 k in just because i went taller than i thought i wanted then had ti go back down. Then started finding trails i couldnt do so i had to go up once again had to buy lift and tires two times cause i had sold everything on the low when i lowered it haha. And when i went back to 4.5 i got fox suspension so that cost me a lot. I put one tons on it with dana 60. The jeep itself started as a zero rust alabama jeep that had never seen mud or salt so its literally perfectly clean underneath so it cost me 6k right off the bat back when it was kn 30s and a 2.5 inch lift. So if you get to thinking about everything you do to your rig ti make it trail worthy and not dangerous on road. Along with relocating electrical components like alternator that costs too cause while youre at it you might as well switch to a 160 amp durango alternator to supply you more power for auxillary batteries and such. Plus the durango alternator is plug and play so its so much easier ti replace when you need to.
Very nice Cherokee! Though I wouldn't call it "cheap" anymore. Perhaps the original purchase was cheap :)
They have a couple bucks
Agreed...nothing cheap about this lol....it just rhymed..
Cheap Cherokee!
-rebuild the engine
-completely rebuild the front suspension
-rebuild the front axle
-replace the rear axle
-extensive frame modifications
-replace body panels
-disco balls and 22,000W stereo
-4-person jacuzzi in the back
-Mr. Fusion portable power
No jeep stays cheap
True
Awesome video! Keep it coming with the XJ stuff! So cool to watch.
You have to bump and strap travel. It's a must in order not to break axles and shocks, coilovers etc.
Where you get the taper remover sleves?
I'm curious as to why not remove the "rock sliders" to install the other bracket.
Whats the plan with that '79 F-150 dually in the background? That oughta be a cool project
Was a final dyno run ever done with the new throttle body intake and exhaust?
Very nice. Great addition to a cool Jeep. I’ve got a 90 model 2 door that’s almost the same blue.
Where do I find the finished dyno vid
I love it. But maybe change the title because I don't see a single part of this being cheap. It's probably the most expensive build I've seen on RUclips.
Who makes a work/welding table out of diamond deck plate? 😂 Oooo😯 Looks cool lol
All for show!
J G Show off idiots thats who.
They keep calling this budget. Far from it!
How much will cost to you guys do de lifting and wheels and the suspension in the jeep
How is installing bump stops defeating the purpose of an off-road rig? Also installing a long arm won't fix the problem. The tire will still come in contact with the fenders. Bump stops just like shocks and springs have a purpose on an off-road rig.
Pretty sure what they mean by not putting in bump stops is the the bump stops will limit the height travel of the wheel. That means it will be just a little bit more limited. By doing something else they give you options and more stuff to show us what can be done.
We just stated this in one of our videos about how many 4x4’s choose to go another route rather than taking care of their bump stops. Bump stops aren’t cool in most people’s mind so not much time is given to the topic.
Did they ever dyno test the engine?
What would you guys there at trucks! I gave yall two Dana 80s for the cheap jeep
Fun build! Got to love the XJ.
Whether it's old or the Ritz new doesn't really matter for guys like me I don't have the time or the money to get into this for the space but I it's something that I've always been interested in
There is nothing cheap about those long arm kits or slip yoke eliminator.
I should know I’ve done 2
So quit calling this cheap or budget.
SYE and an Adam’s driveshaft is only $500 😂
If you're going to build a serious off road XJ you gotta cut the fenders and 💩can the stock flairs.
What kind of front bumper is that, it looks awesome?
If you use the steering flip does that give you more clearing for factory style wheels?
Has nothing to do with the wheels. The flip is to let the tie rod clear the ground
@@robertkerr4199 10 4 ,yep , I just had seen on other brand steering kits states that will not work with factory style wheels , I would prob not do steering flip just need to refresh my steering , only have 2 " lift.
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Why are they using a drop pitman arm ?. They have a adjustable track bar.
Project idea 4X4 VAN !!
Super informative, doing a lot of the same work to mine. Thanks guys
Long arm kits are only if your going over 6 inch of lift it decreases ground clearance by half. Short arms are the best way to go unless your doing some serious rock crawling or stupid shit .. I have 2 jeep cherokees one a 4.5 short arm and one with a 6.5 long arm .. both have trail badges. But the 4.5 blew the doors off the 6.5
weird to see someone actually do something with a renix era
Such a sweet Cherokee! I like it!
I wonder if they got the parts from Rustys?
cool Jeep...the head design is the primary limiter (if you intend to keep the 6)
So how Cheap is this jeep now? Be nice to see a cost list of the parts so far
It was never cheap to begin with.
@@Callelle6251
Sure it was, remember they got it free.
@@OldGriz708 and then they pulled out their multi thousand dollar frame repair machine.
The driveshaft utilizes a Double Cardan not a CV joint 😅
A double cardan is a type of CV joint.
@@paulmccoy2908 🤔
@@SarahSmith-hd8kd Technically he's correct. One universal = speed variation. Two universals = cancel the speed variation of one universal thereby being a constant velocity type joint.
Why do they only seem to play with 2 doors?
Ive been trying to fing one for a long time!
What's the original air date?
Probably 2005 or so.
On tv like 95 or 96. I think I was a senior in school
@@RD-km4yi Which is why I laugh at all the comments from people thinking this is a current day video!
Try project dodge dakota lmao gl finding upgrades
Tire size please
Cheap Cherokee (when everyone donates thousands of dollars in product and tools) - There, I fixed it for you.
This is great info for upgrades.
But it covers the Front Tow Points
and Tie Down Points !
573👍's up guys thanks again for taking us all to school with you with the great show
6L is 4.0 bore X 3.22 stroke = 364 ci I made
6.7L is 4.03 bore X 4.0 stroke = 408 ci
For my 2001 chevy suburban 3/4 ton
ناااس تشتغل صح مهب عندنا بنقاليه يحوس سيارك وياخذ فلوسك ياليت اودي جيبي لهم يزينون له ترميم كامل
I wouldn't say you necessarily need a sye i have a 9in lift and long arms on mine and I don't run a sye
Nice Jeep But I Don't Believe Their Is Budget And Jeep In The Same Sentence lol.
I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with 4.0L6, Quadra Track 2 with a 4 inch lift ,33×12.5 R17 with just over 100000 miles and it cost well over $10000 to to have it done correctly with the best new parts. Anyone think it can be done correctly on a budget?? I Love My Jeep And Wouldn't Ever Part With It. Happy Trails.
This video proves why I will not put Bushwacker Fender Flares on my Jeep
Cheap? No prices, when you do check prices, it tens of thousands to do what they do.
They did the cheap upgrades in a different video. Here their upgrading it further.
None of these upgrade are that expensive.
Cheap yeah right. Cost me a lot of money to do that to my jeep.
This build left "cheap" behind long ago. At this point they're even starting to outgrow the term "budget" too... it's turning into a endless money pit real fast!
Cheaper than buying a brand new Land Cruiser.
I would consider my 03 WJ cheap. $400 in July and literally havnt touched a thing in 3000 miles.
Gents.....your gonna need bumps and straps to control those axels. Period !
plasma cutter 3" away from fuel lines...smart.
What's he saying at 8:02?? A WHAT-insulator? 🤔
@Ryan Klingensmith Ty bro! Idk why I couldn't hear it the first time but listening back I heard it perfectly lmao 😂
should have replaced the axle bushings, those things are shot
Coming from a machinist. Take it to a machine shop. Let us ream it to the correct size. Save yourself the headache.
Slip joint eliminator kit...misnamed...it should be slip joint relocator kit. Reamers are made to be hand tools...not power-driven.
The “cheap” cherokee
Get rid of that deep cycle battery
Should be called the expensive Cherokee now Jesus Christ
cool
Could I just win this jeep already lol....
Pretty sure that ship has sailed bud. This ep is from 2009.
@@Stargate971 well wtf.... im just now seeing these shows damn it...
@@Bennett-xo6iu Used to air on Spike back in the day on weekend mornings. "Powerblock TV"
@@Stargate971 well im unfortunately didn't have the satisfaction of having these channels then or now... at least I get to see them now I guess
Why do you install new clean parts on filth and rust. Looks like shitty install ...
Not a fan of radius arms....
Cheap jeep?!?!? Compared to what or who?!? Millionaires building jeeps???
noice
Naice
Wow, quite the transformation from stock.
It's now almost as capable as a stock Tacoma...
ifs is shit bro, saying this as a person who owns 2 toyotas and a jeep
😁✌🖖👌👍 😎
The amount of misinformation in this is astounding.
How so? Not saying you are wrong just not familiar with off-road stuff
@@TheZbadam1 Saying that bump stops reduce suspension travel for example. If there's no more travel to be had because of the fender, then putting in a bump stop just before it starts ripping the fenders off isn't going to reduce anything.
@adam chapman at least I have spelling and grammar down.
@adam chapman cars wear shirts?
Proper spelling and grammar doesn’t make you technically correct. Go ask your teacher.
Cheep cherokee = $50k.
Lets see you build a capable XJ for $8k using basted pack springs, s10 steering boxes and ZJ rear disks. It's easy to build a rig using your credit card. Try using real cheep wheeling engineering...
I have 8k in mine and I have more than they have. Just gotta do the work yourself. XJ parts are pretty cheap. Also, Durango steering box > s10.
This shit isn’t budget
Wow so cheap 😐
i was the 802nd like XD