7 Things To Consider BEFORE Lifting Your Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- I wanted to share my experience with lifting my Jeep and What you need to watch out for before Lifting Yours!
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Tripod worked good for ya .this is why my jeep is still stock .iam getting everything I need before going 4.5 lift and 33inch tires.
Good video, even with my old 4runner, there were so many extra parts you needed to make the lift work CORRECTLY. Some of us are the types to do it right once, others learn that later lol.
Great video. Thank you for the tripod. Everything you’re saying is exactly the same conclusions I am coming to. I think I will do the 3” just on your recommendation
Great tips!
Enjoyed the video and advice
This is why right now I’m staying at 4.5” lift and 33s, I’m on fully adjustable control arms from Rustys and IRO, but stock steering and double steering stabilizer. I wish I would’ve saved a little bit more and Get long arms at least up front, but for now it’s not that bad...
Yea Buddy, go long arms or don't go at all. You're right about the lift kit and the "Over the knuckle Kit" at the same time. The brake issue is because of the larger tires having twice the leverage on the brakes. Also I used spacers that came in the IRO Kit and bent the front brake bracket on the front for the clearance. I'm also having to upgrade my exhaust because of the long arm suspension in the back. Still looking forward to replacing my front drive shaft. Then it's Rauch Creek!! Oh, I'll have to get some off road tires too before that. $$$$$.
word, there arm several hack jobs that don't deserve being mentioned in the same breath as one of your builds. Word up, come strong or not at all.
Your videos on wj uprgrades are awesome! thanks
Thanks brotha!
Man I really like the content coming from this channel. 👍
Drilled and slotted brakes on the wj are beat on the front end on early years they warp rotors before they changed the calipers. I have 3 grand cherokees and mean no hate towards you. love your content!
Thank you for sharing. Definitely going with long arms.
Solid video. Most points goes with lifting any brand!
Great video dude!
Thank you!
Great video
Great video, tripod worked awesome but I'm kind of a fan of the old style. 😁 Felt like I was hanging out and carrying on a conversation with a friend 😃 Either way is a win in my book 🤙
Great video. Can you move around a little. J.k. lots of USABLE info. No filler. Thanks bruh. Just got a WJ. 2001 114k brake calipers made me realize. Can you do a vid on a good "emergency tool kit". I hit the road with NO tools. It was kinda ugly.
These are some good prerequisites!
Hey now, I'm a big fan of the channel. Thank you for all the great pointers and your instructional content is top shelf. Have you considered a locking differential?
Hey Brotha! Thanks for supporting 💪 I have a rear locker now. It came with the d44a axle i swapped in. I believe it has a spartan locker but I didn't find anything on the locker itself to be able to verify
Great video, one thing though, if you put a 44a in your drive shaft will be too long. Found this out the hard way, mounted it up and had to get my rear shaft shortened 1". I have pretty much the same setup as yours though. Except the steering, need to figure that out still.
hi,, nice wj!!!,, what backspacing are you using? +12 or -12
Jonathan. Hey bud. Phil is wisconsin here. What yr rig do you get a dana 44a out of? Do you have a complete build list for your rig?
I’ve owned 3 WJ’s I’ve lifted 3 of them. They are nothing like lifting and XJ or MJ even though the front suspension design is similar. Both of mine had IRO 3 inch kits as starters. Both of they had lots of body rolling when wheeling. One of them was down right spooky on off camber hills. Adco rear sway bar and Bilstien shocks pretty much tamed that one. The last one I did started at 3 ended up at 4 due to wrong rear springs. That one was a constant fight of death wobble. It didn’t matter where the caster was set at. All steering was replaced. Tires swapped. Ball joints replaced. New adjustable control arms installed. IRO track bar. Nothing really fixed . In the end I installed a dual steering stabilizer with Moog SSD107 . I don’t think it was fixed just made it drivable. I sold it and bought a Comanche!
I want a Comanche 🥲 yea it’s tricky to find the death wobble sometimes the joints on the drag link or tie rod look good but are actually bad! I’m guessing the body roll is because it’s springs all 4 corners instead of a XJ that has leaf spring rear probably stiffer
Digging the tripod work brotha!
Thanks man!
Si levanto 2 " que tengo que modificar ?
Guys. I am getting a 4” lift kit on my 02 wj on Wednesday. Do I need to get a new drivetrain rn?
Remind me what size tires you have on your WJ and how much fender trimming and pounding you had to do please.
Great. Vidio I have a 2002 am how about the two inch doughnuts for a lift I use mine for work sometimes go on fire roads to get to job site don't want to go very high and don't want to have any sway like on corners when on freeway thanks for your time and help great channel
I promise you do not get the spacer lift you will get death wobble and it is going to make your ride uncomfy save up and get the 4in long arm
What do i need is the XJ.
Hey bro did you purchase separately a steering stabilizer for your trail forged steering?? I ordered the same one you got for my WJ. I am also getting their long arm kit. But I am going to 8” with the iron rock springs and iron rock exhaust and Tom Woods drive shaft. What else do you recommend I upgrade. besides brake lines??? Kick ass videos bro keep it up. Hope to hit a trail with you one day when my rig is complete. Thanks 🤙
Yea I got one from a JL Falcon steering stabilizer I made a video on it
I just got mine from rc and they didn’t tell me anything and wit really made me up set, got the full 4inch long arm kit but it didn’t come with the pinam arm witch I had to buy separate.wouldn’t even have bought it if I didn’t hear about it I a video when talking with them I ask what size tires. They told me 265/70/17 ( witch is 31.6), there web site says 31, but I can’t find where it says stock rims. I have the jk stock rims and the rub. Really made me mad… you said that I could use parts of the 4.7 and swap them. Will the gearing be the same. You should do a vid on things you can get off a 4.7 that can go on the 4.0. i know this vid hit on it but
Would all this work on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I remove sway bar links why keep them in offroad
Bro! Do you know anyone that can help me with my WJ? Check engine light is on code P1737 transmission shifting like crap
What about frame rot?
Do I need to worry about all this if I’m going with a 2in lift kit ?
No.
Just bought my first Jeep Grand Cherokee but it’s a WK. 2007 with 165k miles but it is all stock from original owner. 4.7L 4WD, been really fun. I don’t think I’m gonna lift it though
If i only want to lift 2" ?
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. I want to add the rough country 2" lift and put 245/75r16 tires on. I bought the rc 2'' lift (shocks included), and a set of 245/75r16 tires. What else do I have to replace when installing the 2" lift kit?
The trac bar
This format presentation is fine for a topical wide ranging presentation. The Jeep and terrain it's most likely to see use is appropriate and actually kind of makes me want to go 4-wheelin. For more specific presentation edit content to fit regardless of matter to 10 minutes. It's RUclips. for deep dives into similar items. Tires for example comparing AT to MT do they matter? use a PodCast. I studied Mass Communication in College it was the cusp of YT but the same comparison can be made between TV and Radio. I've seen Podcasts Jocko Willink for example worthy subject matter, it's only an example, go for 1 hr and 40 min! Talk about a stretch.
One of the strong suites of your previous videos is they are concise. You don't go off on tangets, perhaps a bit on the Iron Rock but then you have everything they make installled. lol. Like I mentioned worthy content. But yeah, I don't mean to be critical if fact for example your visit to Nv was great and in one video accomplish many tasks not the least of which, building solidarity within the community. So you know, I hope I'm not being interpreted as harsh, you prolly won't read this but just yeah, keep up the good work.
Dana 30 axles are plenty strong im being honest not
A jerk when I say : usually if that happens it's almost always
driver error. I've put mine in severe use no problem
Wassup bro 🙌 question, so when you upgrade the rear axle setup to a Dana 44, are you going to upgrade the front axle setup on the front as well? Is it recommended?
You either have to regear the front to match the rear or swap out the whole axle. Also you will need a driveshaft made to fit the length someone commented that on here and I didn’t realize that’s the case
So after you do the Dana 44 rear what is your plans for the front specifically ?
Man, thank you! My RC 4" long arm kit should be in within the next week, was tryna find what else I'd need to do. This video couldn't have come out at a better time.
Haha perfect timing! I’ve been trying to make this video for like 2 weeks now but haven’t had the time!
While you are at it, change your uper and lower spring isolators, when you take them of you will realize how shot they are, fresh ones help with a smoother ride.
My rig is really heavy because it build for overland, I upgraded to power stop breaks and man it stops on point.
Off-topic question. Did you run wheel-spacers before getting the new wheels with more backspacing? Did you have any issues with them?
Thanks
I ran some 10mm ones so they slipped onto the stock studs. I didn’t have the 2 inch wide ones I wouldn’t trust those
Great question. I've had a jeep for 4 days.... Got ants in my pants about "beginner upgrades. Maybe get a year out of em type stuff" suggestions?
I don't plan on lifting my WJ (since its 2WD), but I would like to get a nice wheel/tire combo for the off-road look. What would be the largest/safe tire I could put on where I wouldn't have to worry about clearance in the fender wells or rubbing when turning? I also heard you mention about going too big will be harmful to my stock axles gears so I just would like to keep things safe. I love my WJ (she is 1 month old to me, with 216,000 miles and runs great) so I want to keep her happy. However, she still needs a name :(
Probably 29 inch tires maybe 30 inch 31s you will have to trim even on a budget boost lift
NOT A DISS ,, BUT A 2WD JEEP WJ IS USELESS ...
Bro italian traduction?
Tripod is definitely a WIN.
Thanks, for the vid, too bad you don't distinguish which lift, I hope and believe that with a 2" lift most of what you describe is not needed.
Love the stable videos, my girlfriend has motion sickness and she would start gagging when she saw me watching your vids lol
😂 sorry I’m picking up a better tripod today the one I used is only like 4 feet tall
I have been thinking about picking up a gopro and possibly getting a cheap stabilization gyro. Maybe that would work for you I'm not sure what you use for filming
The new gopros have such a good stabilization you don’t need that! It’s crazy how smooth they are!
So what would the general cost be for all the package combined?
I’ve probably spent 2500-3k and still not done yet
Do you need to upgrade gearing of you have a V8 Limted??
And I should say, my jeep will still go over 100mph, I’m just talking about a comfortable cruise at 70, and gearing for that. Mine isn’t screaming at 70, but it is at 85.
Are those Gladiator Xcomp tires?
Tires are a falken Wildpeak MT
Did you remove the bottom plastics under the doors? I may do that, I see that they trap dirt against the body. I haven’t done it yet tho
Yea mine were coming off so I just pulled them!
Would you recommend keeping them if they are in good shape or just remove. Mine cakes dirt against the underside
I may even weld some small sliders later on, but until then I was leaving them on.
I don’t think it matters it’s just for looks really
The 30,35,and 44 all have the same housing and tubing. just save money and upgrade your shafts and gearing.
dont worry about the housing.
Incorrect, the Dana 44A on the WJs and ZJ has an aluminium housing. I believe the Dodge Vipers also used the 44A. The 44A has a larger housing, larger ring gear, but since its aluminium you need to skid or truss it for offroading, otherwise you risk damaging. If you put a skid or truss on its a really solid axle. There isn't much aftermarket products available for it, only a few companies make skids and trusses, and if you want to lock it I think the Aussie locker is the only one available (at least that is what I am running in my WJ so I know you can fit an Aussie locker).
Not a lot is known about the 44A because it isn't very common.
@@overlandadventuresoffroad2078 but if your talking about upgrading, it’s still the same dimensions so just get better shafts and gearing inside.
@@oud25 Marty I just updated my original comment with more information, the 44A has a larger ring and pinion than does the regular 44. I agree that heavier duty shafts would be better for offroad use, and regearing helps with larger tires.
Thinking about buying a 2001 grand Cherokee 6.5” long arm lift kit any advice ?
Literally everything I said in the video! Also a rear drive shaft! Change it to the sye eliminator I think it’s called
@@NajarOffroad thank you!
@@NajarOffroad
On the front long arms. Do you think your 3 link wears out faster vs a front 4 link? I kinda think I want 4 links.
Do you need a double cardan driveshaft for a 3 inch budge boost?
Yes! The rezzepa will give out mine did at 2.5 inches
@@NajarOffroad how long did it last till it went? I just installed the 3 inch lift yesterday! Need to save up some money before I can get anything else haha
I think maybe 4 months! Since you do lighting Do you know Flyryde?
@@NajarOffroad yes! I sure do!
Mine lasted 3 years with a 3 inch iron rock kit. With heavy highway and offroad/mud use here in colorado, but it will definitely go out at some point I just saved until I could put the 242hd in my 4.7 with Quadra drive and did both driveshafts and the tcase at the same time cost me about 1500 bucks
How much did it cost for you to cut the key on the Fobs you are selling on your website?
Under $4 for two keys
@@NajarOffroad Where did you get that done at, was it a local locksmith?
I went to do it best I’m not sure if you have one of those but they did them pretty quick! I’ll have it in the video tomorrow
@@NajarOffroad Sounds good thanks.
Great info when our WJ gets back from the shop with the new motor I will being doing a 2.5" Rusty have most of the parts will be running 30's. Tripod nice just watch's the winds hate to see your camera go down. Stay safe my friend
Oh that’s going to be a good set up! Haha right I was afraid of that with the cheap tripod I was using haha
@@NajarOffroad stay low if we like the 2.5 at sometime we might go for 4 with long arms but for 2.5 is fine we did get the IRO a arm for the rear and a rough courtly track bar.
Don't know if you know..but when I installed the dana 44a on my Inline 6, I had to shorten my rear drive shaft about 1 or 1.5 inches.
I didn’t know. Hmm I thought everything was plug and play that’s weird! So it’s a good idea to get the driveshaft and axle at the junkyard at the same time then
@@NajarOffroad Believe it or not the v8 drive shaft didn't fit either and I forget why. I did it last summer and can't remember lol.. But I just ended up shortening my inline 6 rear drive shaft. Brought it to a drive shaft shop, told them what I needed. They shortened it, made sure it was balanced and I had them do the u-joints asl well sense they had the tools to make the job easy (your choice on u-joints).
Hmm maybe because it’s different transmission? Maybe a good time to do the SYE eliminator kit
@@NajarOffroad It could have been the spline shaft in the transfer case being different from the v8s transfer case but don't quote me on that, I can't remember. Either way just get your drive shaft that's in now shortened to fit. once you get the rear axle in, slide your drive shaft into the transfer case make sure its all the way in and hold the axle side of the drive shaft up to the pinion and it should be about an 1inch or 1.5inches off of fitting. Use your best judgment that's all I did.
@@NajarOffroad sorry for the split replys but that's not a bad idea either. This forum has good info. www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310/wj-transfer-case-compatibility-swap-database-3700889/
SO JUST LIFT A V8?
Tripod worked good for this style of video
Thanks! Yea definitely get the right parts
“ biggest rock I could find” way bigger rocks behind him 😂. Ur ok by me kidd. MOPAR2YA
Giveaway on this video?
Next giveaway will be next week! Doing the Lasfit pods
You say that is the biggest rock you can find but yet there is 30 ft away in the picture a substantially bigger rock.
I think the rock behind you is bigger 🤣
"Biggest rock i can find" , ignoring the big stack of rocks behind him to the right
😂😂
Off road version of SteveWilldoit
Mannnn I wish I’d seen this 2 weeks ago 😭😂 now im in to deep , lifted it 6.5 inches , got 35’s now I need new driveshafts, new break lines , breaks , right front ball joint, got a leak in my transfer case and Fauck bro shits racking up big time 😮💨🥲😭 had to buy a whole other car cuz it was my daily and I can’t daily it until everything is installed or at least the important stuff like the drive shafts
Haha yea it adds up quick! Maybe I should make a video about why your shouldn’t lift your jeep 😂
Good video man!
Thank you!