Jeep Cherokee Project Update - It's Good News!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- We received some great news about the condition of the Jeep Cherokee XJ since the rollover accident and we've been hard at work bringing her back to life and getting her trail worthy again. In this video I'll share with the you recent body and suspension work we've done, the new wheels and tires we installed and what we have planned going forward. A big thank you to everyone that has offered some solid advice in our restoration. #xj #cherokee #jeep
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I had the same problem with my rear hatch. The latch is stuck because the tailgate isn’t straight. Loosen up all the bolts to the hinges and line up your body lines and your rear hatch should close perfectly. Love the videos keep them coming
Great info, thank you! We'll be playing with the door alignment next.
Great to hear that the XJ is like the Phoenix...it’s reborn and will be better than ever! Great job Brad!
Kevin Murphy I think you just found a name for the XJ
I'm glad that the XJ project will continue and the Jeep can be saved!!! I'm looking forward to the new videos that will come from this project/save.
I have BFG KO2s on my YJ, my JKUR, and I plan on putting them on the XJ. No affiliation either, just absolute satisfaction with these tires everywhere I've been with them.
I absolutely love BFGoodrich. I recently got a CJ7 and it had the BFGoodrich radial all terrains (aka pre KO2s) and I finally had one give on my and was leaking air. I went to get new tires and bell tire told us that they looked at the numbers in the tires, and found that they were 16 years old. without hesitation we put the new KO2s on my Jeep and took them out. Very very sticky tires. I 100% stand behind BFGoodrich.
Thats GREAT news on the XJ! Im SO happy for you all and very happy the XJ is going to stay a part of the Trail Recon family, hopefully for many more years to come. As a confirmed XJ fan I was very concerned about the rollover.
From Battleship Overland in England - all good wishes.
Great wheel choice! I know black rims are the rage, but I am over 40 so I grew up loving shiny wheels (before black rims were "old school"). As for the roll cage, I vote against an EXO. I have yet to see one that enhanced the eye appeal of a rig.
Cheers to us over 40 guys with an affiliate for polished rims!
I am currently working on an XJ project here in the Philippines as well. Just wanted to say that your tips are very helpful. I am looking forward to the next video.
So glad to hear the good news about the frame! I can see the worry is gone from your face and it has turned into excitement. I love the idea you and your son are trying to fix most of the dents yourselves. I love my Cooper STT Pros thanks to you but everyone need to run what works for them.
Thanks for the update Brad....
We will give the dents our best effort, but we have quickly learned it's not as easy as they make it look on CZcams! LOL!
It still sounds like the best option compared to spending thousands to replace the entire top of the XJ. It now has character and a story. So glad your son is ok.
AWESOME BFG UPGRADE !!! KO2 ROCKS !!!!
nice upgrade with the KO2's! I love mine so much. Absolute game changer for my JK.
Agree, I love them on both Jeeps now!
Major thumbs up on the good news ! Check that windshield for leaks because the rubber molding and glue might have taken some shock after the flip and show some leaks later. Test it by running a steady hose over the corners and center of the window.
Great point about the window molding... I'll give it a good once over. Thank you!
Just a little suggestion from what I’ve observed from other rigs, but I would recommend to do an internal roll cage because it’s a lot stronger. I’ve seen too many eco cages that aren’t attached to an internal cage buckle and break during a roll over. That just what I’ve noticed. You can do whatever you like.
Glad To hear you guys are going to get this Jeep back on the road.
A big thank you for your suggestions and advice... we really appreciate that!
You should get an exterior roll cage! I am kind of disappointed by the wheels, I’m sure it’ll turn out to be a great rig! Good luck TrailRecon!
I'm happy the frame alignment was straight as an arrow. I would really enjoy watching time lapse video of the body work in progress. I'm an amateur at body work and would love to see and hear what worked for you. I can't express how happy I am to hear the jeep lives another day!! The plans you have sound very exciting
The xj is my favorite jeep
I came across your channel last night and I liked it so much that I subscribed. Nice to have a family friendly off-road channel that my wife, kids and I can watch together. I look forward to catching.up on all your videos. Stay safe and happy 4wheelin!
Yea, Great News!!!
Perfect reason to buy all those tools you'll need!
Doing the body work on the XJ will be a perfect way to learn since you don't necessarily need perfect bodywork on a trail rig. But getting it as close to perfect will be fun! More tools in your future I'll bet! Air compressor, spray guns, power sanders, etc... lol
Thank God for Harbor Freight! Cheap tools for the once-in-a-while type of repair.
Looking forward to the updates!
Good Luck!
I love an excuse to by tools!!!!!!
Really glad everything is going smoothly so far and I’m looking forward to see her on a trail..... happy trails
We can't wait to get her back on the trail soon.
So glad to see this jeep is getting saved and fixed up more! Looking fantastic!
Those Methods on BFGs looks Fire!
You should have no problem with those body repairs. The only issue you may run into on the top is oil canning, because the metal has probably been stretched. But that is fixable as well with a shrinking disc and water. Good luck on this new chapter in your XJ, looking forward to the updates.
Tires & Wheels look GREAT in it. I'm glad to see You & your Boy make'n the repairs yourself's on it. Take'n out those small dents ain't that bad. Once you get the liner out the Top won't be all that bad UN-less you want it to be completely straight or perfect. You both will learn the body & fender trade. he-he.
So glad to hear the Jeep is still trucking along!!
I liked the black wheels better. Jeep still looks good either way. Great job as usual Brad.
Glad to hear the good news. Good call deciding on the roll cage since the roof has been compromised - can't be too safe.
I think the color of the Jeep pulls off the new shiny wheels too, the look good.
I think the roll cage is really a necessity now, we are excited to see how it will all turn out. The color and the wheels look so good together in the sun!
TrailRecon definitely! I love this build, I'm getting ready to research frame and steering stiffeners myself too.
better choice on wheels and tires, Cut the roof and add the RTT that is a full roof replacement with inside access. Replace the front fender, Have a body shop realign the rear hatch hinges & call it a day.
Glad to have good news about the XJ !!!, really want to see the upgrades you are going to be working on
Glad everything worked out! Those method wheels are awesome too love the look!
So relieved! Thanks!
I like them but I would of got small rims. I love the small rim big tire look on older off-roaders.
Lookin good. Ya that is great news. I'm a big fan of the KO2's and I think that is an excellent choice. I fixin to outfit my rig with KO2's as well so great minds think alike. Can't wait to see some footage from the trail.
I have grown to really love the KO2's. Lot's of trail videos coming in the next couple months!
Awesome news. Polished look, old school, I like it, looks good. I'd go with an exoskeleton, save you some bodywork in the future, like roof for example.
Still undecided about the roll cage, but maybe some kind of hybrid... budget will play a factor.
If your looking for a role cage thate doesn't take any room, RockHard 4x4 makes a really good one that doesn't require any welding. You just bolt in. It also has the option of running as many roof bars as you want
They also sell other attachments that go on the bar such as grab handles and attachments for accessories
So glad the xj is going to live.My oldest hit a house with ours.Xj died along with my dreams of the build that night.Not to mention 15,000 $ in damage to the house.Gotta love insurance.But we are Jeepless now.We have an Expedition that's a 4x4,so this is our build on vehicle for now.
Bummer to hear about your crash. I've seen a few expeditions that were built out really nice for overlanding!
The BFG KO2's are fantastic tires, no question about it. I love mine! Just a great all around tire, very hard to beat. I also have Method Wheels. Not black. You have great taste! ;)
I wish we would have done this wheel and tire combo from the start. Great minds think alike!
I have ko2s on my 08JK and 04 Rubicon absolutely the best tires I have ever owned! I can compare them-to firestone, Goodyear Kevlar muds, good but people could here me coming for a block, Mickey Thompson mud, Bf goodrich mud, good but wore pretty quick, Bridgestone ( took off in 35 miles ( going in turns on pavement the tire were squirmy hows that for a tech term ) those are my tire reports with 145000 on the Rubicon, 60000 on the JK. The other miles were on a 97 Cherokee which still. Is my favorite. Just loved the way it handled and the versatility. Like the 2 we currently have just not quite as much.
Great news Brad!!! Body work can be a bit frustrating but I have a feeling that you'll do a great job....have fun!!
We have encountered a few challenges, but we will be taking our time.. no rush.
I’m the same. I love bf Goodrich. They treated me well. I can’t say the same for Goodyear they failed me while being months old. I will be getting the new mud terrains later on.
I've been hearing great things about the new KM3's, but need to see some long term reviews before we consider those.
Great news ! looking forward to the future
We are so excited about the future!!
Sounds like a lot of great changes Brad! She will be ready for her next roll over!
Great to hear the Jeep is good to go and can't wait to see the progress. Keep up the great vids
I like the dents in my Jeeps it is like little memories and story’s about my horrible driving skills
That’s is great news. And yeah I dig the wheels. Nice choice
Im a old school polish/chrome guy as well.
Old school always wins!
Bfg ko2 are the way to go! Best tires for all around
Great news. Don't chase perfection with the body and get it back on the trail ASAP. I have KO2's as well and really like them. I really want that Currie setup, but I'm going to be replacing my D35 with a C8.25 first.
Congrats with the news about the frame. I am amazed and all i can think is that your son got super lucky that the thing rolled the way it did. The XJs typically crumple like an empty beer can in a rollover. Look forward to seeing the build move forward.
No doubt we got lucky with this situation, it could have been so much worse.
Brad, great news the frame on the XJ is straight. The new wheels and tires looks great. Really looking forward to the future build !
Thank you! More build videos to come for sure.
Great restoration project - have fun on the trails! 👍😎 ~Maverick
Great news keep on truckin!!!
Oh ya!
Glad to see you back Brad. I'm glad xj is still on the show. I love the new wheels you put on.
Lot's more Xj to come! Thanks!
Getting a 1991 Cherokee xj great job with your Cherokee
Congrats! It's a great platform to build a solid off-road vehicle.
Glad to here that your XJ will live on!
The mid frame stiffeners are a really cool upgrade. They take what you thought was a solid feeling XJ and make it really solid feeling. I did the JCR ones on our 95 XJ and it made a huge difference in how it felt on and off road. So much more secure and solid. Its a great upgrade! And it made a great platform to weld on the rock sliders I built myself. So now the middle of the XJ is super solid.
I will do my own 3/16" steel planting for the rear, but I will be looking into several of the front kits available when I do that. Still not sure which one.
Good luck with the Resto/Mod of this Jeep! Looking forward to future videos!
Rock sliders will be going on shortly after the frame stiffeners for sure. I'll take a hard look at JCR's, thanks!
Check out the "Sport cage" from Rock Hard. I can't recommend them enough!
Jeep is looking great already! I have a set of K02's from a JLU Rubicon on my JLU sport, they are great!!
That's really great news about the XJ. I like those method rims but I like the black. BTW I love your channel and I learn a ton every time I watch.
The black method are nice, just not our style. Great to hear you take away a little knowledge from our videos... thank you!
Excellent news about the frame! Looking forward to a tire review... really like to find out what you didnt like about the Cooper tires.. oh and Nice rims!
Cool stuff. Glad you guys are going to fix it yourself. Thanks for the idea of pulling the dents out. My daughter's car has a dent in one fender and I'm going to see if I can pull it out.
Love you videos and the XJ ! You just got a new sub !
Awesome..... Cherokees/ unibodies are tougher than people give them credit for... new wheels look great ... I have always been disappointed by bfg everyone talks em up I get some and just end up wanting more than what they give me and every flat I have ever had on a trail was with bfg
I have a new appreciation for the strength of the unibody!
Can not wait for this project to continue! I drive a Mazda Miata, and I’m looking for more room and I stumbled across the xj build and you guys are making me want one bad!
Heck ya, time to upgrade the Miata to an XJ!
Love the polished wheels! The blacked out look is getting old, IMO.
I've always love the polished look... nothing wrong with a little shine when you are on the trail!
Glad Sucia is recovering nicely
First and foremost I’m thankful your son was ok! I just found this video series recently and so I’m also happy to see it continue. I hope the Overland component continues. I am working on the same kind of project with my XJ. Any links for the steering components?
My sons and I love wheeling and camping, so the XJ will still get some overland/camping luxuries down the road as we progress. Thanks!
Mixed on the rims, It just doesn't look right with the coloring. The frame stiffeners will make a vast improvement in ridability and offroad. Shes looking better everytime though!
Awesome News Brad... Love the Polished Wheels as well...
Thank you!
Meh I just changed from KO2 to GY Duratrac but hey it’s not a tyre review 😁. Looks like you have your days cut out for you. Looking forward to seeing the results! Good luck and glad your boy was not injured!
Glad to hear the Great news!!!!
I can't tell you how thankful we were when we got the call from the body shop.. such a relief!
6:13 who's the salty Master Chief???? Lol love the wheel set up on the xj looks great hope you find a easy way to repair the roof!
Hybrid cage!! You are already tearing out the headliner and the roof is warped so why not do a hybrid. Love the polished aluminum wheels. Polished aluminum goes with any color and is one of my favorite as well.
You see brad I told you to keep the xj bro hi deserved be in your family after protecting you son in that wreck that car will appreciate everything you guys fix is a bond between man and machine love from the other coast brother
She has always been special to us, but yes, it's even more special ofter the accident.
I enjoy your videos, and I am really looking forward to all the modifications you are planning. Happy trails and be safe!
Thank you!
I'm so glad I found this channel! Great information and presented in a way the makes sense. I'm new to jeepin and have been going thru your older videos, great stuff! Haven't caught up with all of it yet but I'm getting there. I'm glad to see you taking on the challenge of fixin up the XJ. You'll learn a lot and we'll all have fun following your efforts. Love the wheels and tires btw but I'd hate to see them get wrecked off roadin with them. Couldn't you swap out the new one's with the old one's when off roadin?
Such an exiting and fun project. All the best guys :-)
She likes to challenge us with just about every project, but it is always fun turning wrenches on her. Thank you!
You’re videos are great and very informative keep it up!
A porta-power would help with those roof dents.
glad the frame is good. when you film the repairs on the jeep please leave in some of the mistakes so we can learn from them. thanks.
I'm sure there will be plenty of mistakes along the way and we'll be sure to share those with you.
TrailRecon awesome. too many people tend to edit out there mistakes. thanks.
Absolutely love the polished wheel look. What did you say the drag link steering upgrade thing was called? I’m pretty new to this stuff
Time for a hybrid cage! 👍🏼
i run the ko2's on my second gen escape and i love them, i run a lot of logging roads with lots of puncture threats and have yet to come home with a flat with these tire's my old tires sprung a leak just looking at the trail lol i'm running a 245/65R17
As always thanks for the great videos Brad! You should do an exo cage on the xj, I'm going to eventually do one on mine.
I wish you posted how you fixed that driver side door gap
Try to put the key in the trunk lock. Hold it in the unlock position and at the same time, take a screw driver and push the lock latch down. It will only work if you are holding the key in the unlock position
Thank you for that suggestion, we'll be giving that a try today!
You might have to pull the handle up too. When I did it, it took me 2 people to hold everything in position.
Nice jeep
Awesome Brad, alot of good quality time with your son. Super stoked you guys could save the XJ. By the way, those are some amazing rioms, congrats!!!!
The good news is my son is really excited bout everything we've got planned... lot so father/son garage time in our future.
I've been doing the same thing with my own son in building up our XJ. Now that he will be a Junior this coming Fall when he goes back to engineering school, he is going to be super busy and may not have as much time to spend with me in the garage or out on the trails. So I'll take as much time now as I can get. Enjoy it while he's at home with you!
As they get older it's tough to find time, but it's always a good time when we are in the garage together!
Love the roll cage idea!!
Gotta add some extra safety just incase.
For the rollcage i would go with the rockhard 4x4 cleanest looking cage in my opinion.
I know a lot of folks like those, but we are leaning towards a custom setup... we'll see.
Push the dents out with a bottle Jack and 2x4 for the rooftop.
Yep, I think that's a method we'll be trying.
TrailRecon when you have pressure on the metal use a non marring hammer to tap the metal and stress relieve the bent points.
It doesn't take heavy hits but a firm tap bends the metal nice and slow and keeps it from springing back once you remove the pressure from the jack
Good knowledge, thank you!
Awesome jeep xj I love the steering upgrade..I'm a huge fan oh your channel...
Thank you!
I like the black rims but that's not my XJ. Do what makes you happy.
I put Currie on my tj , great ! , love my kO2 also !
Really impressed with the Currie gear the minute we took it out of the box... solid!
TrailRecon best of luck ! Keep up the great work ! Your jeeps are awesome !
Internal , external would make it look like a rock crawler it would look better on the inside
We are leaning towards an internal cage, but wan't to explore all options.
I would do a exocage
I really liked the old black wheels. Can you give me the specifics of those?
Long live cherokee’s
You can say that again!
Pop the dents the best you can and bedline it
U should build a zj
How did you fix that gap between the door and the fender, I'm currently experiencing that issue on mine, any tip will be helpful.
Nice tyre choice. 👍
just subscribed.... on XJ #6 for me, and have watched and enjoyed many of you videos. Good job!!
Love these vids!
Right on!
Your in the desert-ish, so this should work, but research the dry ice dent removals.