Jeep Liberty Rear Lift Kit with New Brakes & Suspension, Project Renegade Ep.13
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2017
- In this episode I put the rear suspension back together with all new parts. I install the lift kit, new caliper hardware, new brake pads, new rotors, new coil springs from MOOG and a new set of awesome FOX 2.0 Performance IPF series shocks from Extreme Terrain. I hope you enjoy these videos, make sure to like, comment and subscribe to keep up on all the upcoming videos!
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I'm so jealous of those fox shocks they look so good
They do look good, I think they are my favorite part of this whole build!
Good vid man. Nice work on getting the sponsorships. You're going to love the Super Swampers (if that's what you're putting on from Interco), I had a set of Super Swamper NDs when I was running 31s on my Wrangler. They were noisy on the highway, but there was no stopping them off road.
It's really cool to have these sponsors but it is stressful! They're not demanding anything, I just want to do them justice and I always doubt my videos. Thanks for checking it out!
Great video. I have 02 liberty with only 20,000 kms that i only drive whenever i visit Korea. Planning to lift it when i go back and this video helps me alot with infos.
Glad they could help, thanks for watching!
those shocks look clean i might need to upgrade to those next time...
Those are my favorite part so far!
haha, lining that ball joint up sucks! I just take the whole knuckle piece off now, awesome video
You know... that would be easier, that thing was a huge pain! Especially with the lift, thanks for watching!
You might want to check full droop on the rear axle to make sure that the break line is not acting as a limiting strap :)
While I was editing I saw that, so I ran out to the garage, put it back on stands, took the wheels back off and dropped the axle down... It was close but all good, when I first saw it I had one of those certain body part puckering moments LOL! Thanks for checking it out.
Anytime :)
Thanks for the good videos
Thank you for watching! If you haven't yet, don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos. Thanks again!
I like the idea of steel spacers.
Thanks for this and other Videos!!!!!!!
Thank you for watching!
So from the factory shop just to regular shocks and struts you can only get a 2 inch lift kit on it or what's the highest lift kit you can get on a liberty that's enough to make it 3 or 5 inch lift kit
Did you come up with a solution for the upper arm bushings? I seem to destroy them quickly.
I am hoping an off the shelf solution exist so I dont have to trial and error something till it works right.
For anyone doing a lift on a KJ here's a list of what I did to mine. For the rear OME medium coils and 2 lower Isolators with adjustable Rancho shocks. For the front I added OME medium coils on adjustable Rancho shocks, JBA Strut Spacer Plate, 2 conduit clevis with JBA upper control arms.
Sounds like a great setup!
some kits i see instal the metal spacer in the top of the rear, above the spring. why is yours on the bottom ? Also, what actually keeps the rears' from over extending, and springs from popping out, the shocks ? By the way, excellent video, definalely not the one handed jockey video tech.
This is what I need to do with my 06 Liberty
Hello, good night, congratulations on your work, what fox rear shock do you recommend for a 2007 jeep liberty, I have 245 75 16 tires, I await your prompt response and thank you
Great vid, question ,i did the rough country 3 inch on my liberty and bought brand new quick change front struts from Detroit axle and noticed with the spacer that mounts at bottom of the strut and Detroit axles beefy new struts the front sits up roughly 1/2 inch higher than the back, have you heard this happening before??? ,I'm thinkin once the springs settle it will drop down that 1/2 inch. also the lower control arm caster bolts were frozen solid on 1 side so i had to cut the bolt to remove them, then took some carbide end mills and bored the bolt wall enough to were i could bang it out, what a job that was.
Completely normal. You should have seen mine when I lowered it down for the first time with the lift. The front end was almost 2 inches higher then the rear! One quick lap around the block and it came down an inch, and the rest of the way after a few days of driving. Thanks for watching!
Would this fit in an 07 liberty? And would you recommend it after 3 years of use?
How do you tell if your springs are sagging? Also did you use the same size control arms?
5:17 Can You Please send me the updated link to shop this Shocks in Amazon?
Wat is a good lift kit for the Jeep Liberty??
going to be recording the installation of modern power steering in a 1957 Ford this weekend for my dad. I might be stealing a few camera ideas from you. just an FYI. great video dude.
Thanks! Are you gonna' be posting the video on your channel?
Rocky X TV that's the plan.
Look forward to it!
Rocky X TV thanks dude.
Hi. Do you recommend to buy KJ, is it reliable vehicle?
Hi ...
Quick question; if I may!
I want to raise the suspension on my kj 3.7. I am only going to raise it two inches. This in reality drops the leg two inches away from the bump stop(s)! Should I be worried about this, as on the very odd occasion when I carry something very, very heavy, I have felt the bump stops touch (and do their obvoius work). If I raise the suspension; again, this two inches (and say I carry something very very heavy) ... will the suspension coil springs still collapse enough; and have still have enough movement, allowing the bump stops to touch; or (and this is my worry) ... will the coils of the coil springs collapse too far and crush into each other, and possibly breaking a spring ... !? Or is there enough '''reserve''' in the coil springs!?
Thankyou.
William (Hampshire UK (Jeep Lover!)) I enjoyed your post. Thank you.
Just bought a 2005 Liberty and the backend looks like it has had a lift kit or just longer shocks. Wife does not like the look. Are the springs used for a lift kit like the one you did in the video the same length as OEM? Would someone try lifting by just using longer shocks? Would that even work? Have not crawled under to see what might have been done but just speculating. If I find the spacers under the springs then I have to replace the shocks after removing the spacer?
Hey man, is it possible to get the link to the exact fox shocks that you got. And could you possibly explain how you had to modify them? I want to look at getting a set of them.
Hello Justin, You can find the shocks I used here in my Amazon store/page - www.amazon.com/shop/rockyxtv They are located with the rest of the suspension products in this list. Most of the items have my own comments/descriptions so they will say used on Project Renegade. All I had to do in the form of modification was remove the steel sleeves that come in the shocks and install the ones from the factory Liberty shocks. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. What year is your Liberty? I am wanting to do the lift, and I would like to get arches like yours
Thanks! This is a 2005 Liberty Renegade Edition. The arches are stock on this model. Thanks for watching!
Thanks I must get ahold of a write off and see if they will fit on my 2004 Liberty. Also Have you seen the Wrangler modification for the fuel cap. I am very interested in that because I don't want a stick on fuel cover ... I want to replace it will a full on black with studs to hopefully match my wheel arches.
That so funny, thats the exact same way i had to ratchet down my upper control arm on mine
Yeah a ratchet strap makes that job easy!
Where did u get the wheel flares? I need some.
Nice, I'm the beast that like's your video, number hex, hex, hex and up the irons.
What is the part # for the rear fox shocks?
i got 2005 diesel and have a loud noise while driving. Sounds like tire noise like so loud I would like ear plugs. Bilsteins,new wheel bearing, new upper control arm cause had cut old one off, new tie rods. Still there could lower arm be bent or something I am just missing? Had Hunter alignment done by guy who owned Cherokee figure he would know right? Loud with Hankook rtm tires
I would think a Jeep guy that runs a shop would be able to tell you what's going on, but then again the suspension on a Liberty is different from a Cherokee. If the noise is coming from front and rear look up "tire cupping" of "chopped tires" this may help you out. If the noise is just from the rear you could look into your rear differential, they normally won't get that noisy, but you could be low or out of diff oil or have worn planetary's "spider gears" or a bad ring & pinion. Up front you could be looking at bad CV joints/axles, but again they normally don't get that noisy. I hope I was able to give you at least a starting point in finding your issue.
Sweet
Thanks for watching!
Regarding the rear upper control arm. I've installed a 2.5" Skyjacker on my 04 Liberty. The rear -end clunks like an old wagon. Coming from rear upper control arm. I'm guessing the the new lift changed the angle enough that the factory rear upper control arm is no longer compatible? The truck blows out those bushings about every 2 months..
You are correct. A company (Jeepin' by AL) used to sell rear upper arms for lifted KJ's. Unfortunately they no longer make them, or hardly any Liberty parts anymore.
Rocky do you happen to have a part # of that fox shock?
It should be in my Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/rockyxtv under Jeep Liberty Parts. I think the manufacturer part number is 985-24-028
I have the skyjacker lift kit on my renegade and I was looking into upgrading the control arms because there isn't a lot of space between the coils and the control arms. I know you haven't done the front end yet but you said something about upstaging the Y support where would I get the extensions for the rear and the front? I'm just not sure what I'm looking for
The rear Y-link extension is from Jeepin' by AL... Not sure if anything can be done with the front other than new uppers, also from JBA. Thanks for watching!
I've been looking into the new control arms and they are offered by both JBA and rocky road outfitters. Though I've heard mixed reports about RRO.. have you dealt with them?
I've spoke with RRO and wasn't impressed with their CS but never used any of their products. I was looking into uppers for this project, but in the end I didn't need clearance uppers. I've heard good and bad about both JBA & RRO but more bad about RRO.
How do you get your sponsor for your gear and parts??
how were you able to tell the 1.5 inch jk shocks would work for the 2.5 on the liberty I have the same set up but want to run fox.20s w/ resis
I looked up the OEM shock length and travel for my year and model, then found shocks that had the extra length and travel. I forget what the OEM length was, but the 1.5 JK shocks measured out just right. I did have to press out one end of the shock though because the JK is different at the top. I still need to work on the bump stops though, thanks for watching!
@@RockyXTV what is bump stops?
whats that nice bass jam that was playing
Thanks for watching! The song is called RetroFuture Nasty by Kevin MacLeod. If you haven't already make sure to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again!
Hi mister Rocky, can I have your help to find the back lights like yours and other changes such as suspensions and a knockout kit?
Thank you in advance.
Here is a link to the lights, www.amazon.com/SPPC-Black-Euro-Lights-Liberty/dp/B00O83HM0Q/ref=pd_sim_263_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6DQQPPCMRPHQNB13V9TZ
The suspension was from multiple companies, the shocks are FOX Racing Performance IPF for a 0-1" lifted Jeep Wrangler (Modified to fit) The lift was from Ebay, but I can't find it anymore, and most of the other stuff was from Detroit Axle. Thanks for watching!
nice work, I'm looking for the lift kit you used, I went back a couple of videos but did not found the info
The lift is actually just a cheapie Ebay lift and I added the Fox shocks and all new suspension. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again.
Rocky X TV I want to use the H&R 1.5" lift with rear Dakota coilovers and Koni front coil overs, do you have the rear fox part number to cross reference to Koni?
The Fox shocks are supposed to be for a Jeep Wrangler JK with 0-1" of lift. I just had to swap out the bushings to make them work for the Liberty KJ. They are called (FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP Rear Shock for 0-1 in. Lift 07-17 Wrangler JK) The manufacturer part number is 985-24-028.
Rocky X TV thanks man, you should join Jeep Liberty Kj in Facebook I'm talking about this because of the Detroit Axle parts
so what all did you do to lift it how high it as well im new to this lift kit thing
The lift kit consisted of longer shocks and steel spacers that go under the rear coil springs and on top of the front struts/coilovers. This was supposed to be a 2 inch lift kit, but I replaced all of the old sagging suspension with new parts so I ended up lifting the Jeep nearly 3 inches. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe to keep up on all the new videos! Thanks again!
I've got a question. I've seen a lot of your videos, but your camera went out while you were doing the front, so you only had the top view camera rolling. I ran into a problem installing the front spacers on the struts, when I put it back together, the bottom fork the strut goes into hits my cv axle. Did you have that problem? How did you get around it?
I did not have this issue, not quite sure why you would... I do however strongly advise against using this type of lift in the front of a Liberty. This lift completely destroyed my front suspension in less that 10k miles! You can find out more if you check out my 10K mile update video.
@@RockyXTV thanks for the advice
I am trying to get the Same fox shocks from extreme terrain but they said they don’t carry for Libertys. Did u get the ones for the 97-06 Wrangler TJ? They look like same fitment.
It has been so long that I can't remember what they sent me. I want to say they were for a 0-1" lift JK, but I could be wrong. I did have to change the end to a sleeve instead of the cross bolt type end so they would fit. Thanks for watching!
Rocky X TV would changing the end be an easy replacement ?
Putting taking out the cross bar mount and installing the sleeve was pretty easy with a vice. The hard part was getting the sleeves out of the original Liberty shocks, I didn't have any sleeves so I had to basically melt the original ones out.
Part number for the shocks?
Dude how is that you have disc brakes on rear I’ve been told no substitute
Maybe because it's the Renegade edition? Not sure, I've seen a lot of them with rear discs. Thanks for watching!
And I forgot what that have to change a lot of things Without Santa want to change the regular suspension that it came with want to keep it but I want to know if it was if I can get like a 3 are 5 inch lift kit
The most common lift for the Liberty KJ (2002-2007) is 2". Some companies have 2.5 and 3" that don't really require much modification, but they don't last long. These kits put a lot of stress on the factory front suspension causing it to fail as mine has. I can't even drive my KJ anymore as the front suspension has totally collapsed from the lift kit I installed. There are some quality lift kits out there, they are just really expensive. There are also some kits that go up to 6", these kits can cost just as much as the KJ's are worth themselves! Check some of these out, Jeepin' by Al is one of the best names you can get when it comes to Jeep Liberty KJ lift kits. jeepinbyal.com/liberty-2002-2007-kj/jba-suspension-systems-kj.html
Where do you get those rivet fender flares?
Yes where did you get the fender flares i've been looking for ever
Did you had to do anything to the 2.0 shocks to fit the jk or no
I had to press out the mounting tab on the end of the shock to replace it with a sleeve, very easy. Thanks for watching!
Rocky X TV one question what's the sleeve that u took out?
The shock came with a cross bar type end and I had to put a sleeve in it. I took it from the original Liberty shock. It's just a metal sleeve that's inside the rubber on either end of the shock for the mounting bolt to pass through. I hope that makes sense.
what size is the lift spacer and what's the part number?
The spacer was 2 inches I believe. The company is no longer in business though.
You know where i can buy the kit or have the link for, the lift kit?
This is pretty much the same kit, I can't find the exact kit I used in the video, but they are all pretty much the same. www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2007-Liberty-KJ-Steel-Full-Lift-Kit-Front-2-Rear-2-inch/172283897266?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D49566%26meid%3D7a65eff8315943e4af11b1c271503aba%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D172315636380&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
I bought a roughcountry 3 inch lift kit know im finding out it will not fit my 07 liberty its states only 03 to 06 is there a difference will it work on my 07
Do you have a part number for the FOX rear shocks? Thanks
They changed/upgraded these shocks a little, and they are also for a non lifted Jeep Wrangler. I had to modify them for the Liberty, not hard to do at all. All you have to do is push out the mounting tabs and tubes on the ends of the new shock and push in the ones from your Liberty and they bolt right in. Here is a link, thanks for watching! - goo.gl/ciR5tB
Rocky X TV will they work with 3-4” lift?
They should be fine for a 3", I can't say for sure on a 4 though. There are a lot of other parts that need to be taken into account when lifting a Liberty over 3". Things like longer brake lines, shorter front axle shafts, new upper control arms, rear Y-Link extension and others. 3" is the max you can lift a Liberty without having to mess with all this extra stuff, unless your lift kit comes with all of it.
Looks good makes me want to get a liberty and lift it. I think they look awesome lifted. I have seen a lot of them lately.
They do look pretty cool, now if I could just find the CRD diesel version.
Rocky X TV didn't know they made a diesel version that's cool!
Yep, a 2.8 4 banger I believe. Just can't find them around here though. There's quite a bit of aftermarket performance mods out there for them to!
The Bearded Jeeper I got a liberty diesel and it’s freaking awesome for rocky terrains lots of torque tu spin 35 “ super swamper
Have you found replacement liberty renegade fender flares
I have not, I've been looking, but no luck as of yet. I do kinda' like the factory Renegade flares I have now though. Thanks for watching!
Rocky X TV, I've been looking for some to go on my 06 liberty sport
No luck with flares, I have found a steel bumper though.
I have a two-wheel drive Liberty that I want to raise up there's high as I can get it what would you suggest
Lifting a Liberty up high is an expensive task. Most of the lifts for the KJ are between 1.5-3 inches. You can get some pretty crazy lifts like an 8 inch kit from Jeepin' by Al, but you are in the 4-8K range for those. Thanks for watching!
Ok that later on planning big lift for it 35" tires
@@sunshineslade601 It can be done with the right amount of cash LOL!
where did you get those steel spacers?
I can't find the exact ones that I used, but I got them on Ebay. I just searched for Jeep Liberty Lift Kit, thanks for watching!
cool, thanks! now i just need to get some sweet sponsors for my KJ upgrade :)
Thank YOU for watching the video! Get some KJ vids posted on your channel and I'm sure you'll have sponsors rolling in in no time.... It only took me a few years and a few hundred videos haha! Thanks again man!
What about those E- brake shoes?
Well.... I still haven't gotten around to getting all the hardware for them. Pretty much all of the E-brake parts are gone right now.
Haha.. roger that..👍🏽
Is this a Daystar lift kit ?
No, this is a cheap Ebay kit from Blitz Auto, kinda' similar though. I would NOT recommend it. The rear is fine, but the front suspension is ruined from this kit after only 10K miles. I can't even drive this Jeep anymore, it's going back to stock soon. Thanks for watching!
Would the Fox 2.0 work without a lift?
The ones used in this video would not, as they are 2" longer then stock, but you may be able to find some that are the correct length. I had all of the measurements around here somewhere, but can't seem to find them. I do remember that these shocks are for a Jeep Wrangler JK with 1" lift. I'm sorry I couldn't be of much help, but thanks for watching!
Thanks!
What lift do you recommend for more then the leveling kit? I I want more height
I went with a 2" lift all the way around. It has pretty good clearance, you can go a little higher, but you will start running into other issues (CV's, Rear Ball Joint, Control Arms)
Quero um kit FOX para meu Jeep Renegade 2016 diesel 2.0 4x4?
Lo siento, no creo que lo hagan para el nuevo Renegade. Sorry, I don't think they make them for the new Renegade. I hope my translation was right.
Damn Rocky you can write in Spanish? You are the man brother
Where are you from they live
do the gas and diesel jeep liberty use the same rear coil springs?
I believe they do in the back, but not in the front.
@@RockyXTV that is what I am thinking, thanks. I know in the front the weight of the diesel engine makes a difference, but in the rear it should not matter
@@RockyXTV I am also going to install a 2" lift in the rear- I wonder if the same shocks will work? I do have a set of shocks from a 2017 wrangler JK- I think you mention the fox shocks you used fir a JK
They are for a 0-1 inch lifted JK. I had to press in the correct sleeves for the Liberty though as they are different from the JK.
@@RockyXTV Thanks
May I know what is the lift kit ?
I would not recommend it. It has caused my front suspension to fail completely. It was a cheapo kit from Ebay, the rear is still okay, but the front is trash. I can't even drive this Jeep anymore. Check out my 10K mile update video, I'm pretty sure I talk about the lift in that video. Thanks for watching!
Where did you get the lift kit? I didn't see the information for it. Please help...
I removed the link for the lift quite some time ago because it turned out to be a terrible kit. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I've yet to find a replacement lift. This Liberty has been sitting for a long time with a lot of damaged suspension components because of this lift. I think I did an update video explaining what happened.
Sorry I couldn't point you in the direction for a lift, but thank you for watching!
@@RockyXTV Thank-you as always for replying! I haven't, yet, seen it. If you can find it please send me the link. I'd enjoy watching it to see the results! I was just about to buy what looked to be a similar kit to achieve similar results.....I'm so glad that I reached out to you first!!!!!!! Thanks Again!!!!!!!
@@staceyoverton7736 I'm having an issue with the link in the comment section for some reason. The video is called Project Renegade 10K Mile Mod Update. I hope that helps, it comes up if you search that title.
@@RockyXTV Thank-you again, I'll look for it!!!!
I found a lift kit that looks really similar to what you had....I'm going to check out the video that you suggested also....Morris 4X4 Center:
Supreme Suspensions; Manufacturers Part no: JELB02RL0015
SKU: GDVK-JELB02RL0015
What's the part numbers for the lift kit.
I wouldn't recommend this kit now that I've had it for a while. After looking I can't find the exact kit, but I can tell you that it is from a seller on Ebay called blitz.auto. It's the same kit as this - www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2007-Liberty-KJ-Steel-Full-Lift-Kit-Front-2-5-Rear-1-5-inch/173441315483?fits=Year%3A2005%7CModel%3ALiberty%7CMake%3AJeep&hash=item2861e8729b:g:k1YAAOSwo5FbX6vF:rk:7:pf:0 but the kit I used was 2.5 for the front and rear. Again I do not recommend this kit or any spacer style like it.
The rear part of the kit is still okay, the front has sagged back to nearly stock height and destroyed the rest of the front suspension. The ball joints are shot, the struts are gone, control arm bushings are sloppy. It's is just all over bad in the front with this kit, and that's with only about 10K on it with ALL new suspension parts.
@@RockyXTV What kit should I get because I can't find any ether
There are quite a few kits out there, but unfortunately the actual suspension (not spacer) kits are pretty expensive. I'm either going back to stock or getting this kit - jeepinbyal.com/liberty-2002-2007-kj/lift-kits-jeep-liberty/tommudd-s-econo-3-5-lift-kit-kj-ome.html There's also something called the FrankenLift, I don't know much about that one.
the front is a bitch i have the skyjacker on mine too, good luck with the bump stops i couldn't get mine in
Working on the front right now, had to take a break. I've been at it for two days now, it is a pain.
Lift kit brand
the music is not helpful
Sorry, thanks for watching though!
😂 why would any one go to this much trouble for a turd liberty??