Flexing the Cheap Cherokee By Adding a Long Arm Suspension System - Trucks! S11, E13

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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2020
  • We're converting the suspension on Project: Cheep Cherokee from a "short arm" to "long arm" system for better handling on the road and more suspension flex off-road.
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    PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
    Loctite: Loctite 518 Gasket Eliminator Flange Sealant.
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    Mr. Gasket: Shock extension set.
    More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6289
    Interdynamics Inc.: SUPER SEAL Radiator Stop Leak
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Accessory Belt
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Power Steering hoses high and low side
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Power Steering Pump
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Idler Pulley
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Replacement transmission mount
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Wheel Speed Sensor
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Temp, Sender, Oil Pressor Sensor
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Crank Sensor
    O'Reilly Auto Parts: Axle U-Joints (2)
    Rusty's Off Road: Advance Adapters Slip Yoke Eliminator.
    Rusty's Off Road: Diff Guard Skid Plates.
    Rusty's Off Road: Drop Pitman Arm 3" (XJ/TJ/YJ)
    Rusty's Off Road: Frame Strengthener & Trac-bar Mount Brace.
    Rusty's Off Road: Over-the-Knuckle Steering Conversion. The system includes a version of our proven steering conversion, adjustable trac bar with frame mount, weld on axle mounts, weld on sway bar axle mount, and knuckle shim inserts.
    Rusty's Off Road: Rusty's Off Road long travel suspension, Kit includes: HD Cross member, Adjustable Long Arm, Adjustable Radius Arm, Frame Reinforcement(inner and outer), Hardware Kit, Flex Joint Wrench.
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Komentáře • 123

  • @sweeler3216
    @sweeler3216 Před 3 lety +38

    “Check out our budget cheap Cherokee”
    *uses plasma cutter to remove suspension mounts

  • @paulmccoy2908
    @paulmccoy2908 Před 3 lety +22

    4:48 “If you don’t have an impact gun, you should stop and go make dinner”

  • @mrlibowski493
    @mrlibowski493 Před 3 lety +30

    "you don't need to go ape", proceeds to use air tool to tighten transfer case bolts. Lol

    • @JarrettLemke
      @JarrettLemke Před 3 lety

      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?

  • @RobertBreckenridge13
    @RobertBreckenridge13 Před 3 lety +58

    I reckon they have almost $20k into this "cheap" build, not including specialty tools.

    • @joeyrao402
      @joeyrao402 Před rokem +1

      at that point you might as well do the hoonigan build

    • @KarstRats
      @KarstRats Před rokem

      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.

  • @codybrady6637
    @codybrady6637 Před 3 lety +30

    Spends thousands of dollars on long arms, transfer case and steering. "We'll just use shock extenders to save money on the build"

    • @Elandycamino
      @Elandycamino Před 2 lety

      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

  • @nrconnor60
    @nrconnor60 Před rokem +3

    Awesome video! Keep it coming with the XJ stuff! So cool to watch.

  • @Sebastian_Hahn
    @Sebastian_Hahn Před 3 lety +1

    Glad you mentioned the Grand Cherokee video. I wanna do something like this with my ZJ eventually. I'll be watching it next.

  • @ethanbergen6268
    @ethanbergen6268 Před 3 lety

    Super informative, doing a lot of the same work to mine. Thanks guys

  • @seanchrist9875
    @seanchrist9875 Před 3 lety +71

    Very nice Cherokee! Though I wouldn't call it "cheap" anymore. Perhaps the original purchase was cheap :)

    • @trelanding8425
      @trelanding8425 Před 3 lety +2

      They have a couple bucks

    • @MARZ1911
      @MARZ1911 Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed...nothing cheap about this lol....it just rhymed..

    • @TheFogLakeshore
      @TheFogLakeshore Před 3 lety +11

      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

    • @wadeberry8261
      @wadeberry8261 Před 3 lety +14

      No jeep stays cheap

    • @IanZuczuski
      @IanZuczuski Před 3 lety

      True

  • @ProjectXJ
    @ProjectXJ Před 3 lety

    Fun build! Got to love the XJ.

  • @ericmcginnis9413
    @ericmcginnis9413 Před 3 lety

    Such a sweet Cherokee! I like it!

  • @Formerlywarmer
    @Formerlywarmer Před 2 lety

    Very nice. Great addition to a cool Jeep. I’ve got a 90 model 2 door that’s almost the same blue.

  • @Onethirtytwo
    @Onethirtytwo Před 3 lety +2

    Whats the plan with that '79 F-150 dually in the background? That oughta be a cool project

  • @machine7767
    @machine7767 Před 3 lety +2

    Was a final dyno run ever done with the new throttle body intake and exhaust?

  • @yudanov13
    @yudanov13 Před 2 lety

    What kind of front bumper is that, it looks awesome?

  • @mbikesrulee
    @mbikesrulee Před 3 lety +1

    Where do I find the finished dyno vid

  • @wbball15
    @wbball15 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm curious as to why not remove the "rock sliders" to install the other bracket.

  • @gaminghd6878
    @gaminghd6878 Před 3 lety +2

    What would you guys there at trucks! I gave yall two Dana 80s for the cheap jeep

  • @edwinperalta8977
    @edwinperalta8977 Před 2 lety

    How much will cost to you guys do de lifting and wheels and the suspension in the jeep

  • @anomilumiimulimona2924

    Why do they only seem to play with 2 doors?
    Ive been trying to fing one for a long time!

  • @ericsmith9206
    @ericsmith9206 Před rokem +1

    You have to bump and strap travel. It's a must in order not to break axles and shocks, coilovers etc.

  • @djanes7210
    @djanes7210 Před 8 měsíci

    Where you get the taper remover sleves?

  • @Arthagnou
    @Arthagnou Před 3 lety

    cool Jeep...the head design is the primary limiter (if you intend to keep the 6)

  • @Shahska1
    @Shahska1 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @MyGreatCreation
    @MyGreatCreation Před 4 měsíci

    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 CZcams.

  • @bigredracer7848
    @bigredracer7848 Před 3 lety +1

    573👍's up guys thanks again for taking us all to school with you with the great show

    • @bigredracer7848
      @bigredracer7848 Před 3 lety +1

      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

  • @Desert_Fawks
    @Desert_Fawks Před 3 lety

    Try project dodge dakota lmao gl finding upgrades

  • @immelting9834
    @immelting9834 Před 2 lety

    Why are they using a drop pitman arm ?. They have a adjustable track bar.

  • @conniechung6948
    @conniechung6948 Před 3 lety +2

    Project idea 4X4 VAN !!

  • @maxwelllevy5760
    @maxwelllevy5760 Před 3 lety

    cool

  • @Hutch_moto
    @Hutch_moto Před 3 lety +2

    If you use the steering flip does that give you more clearing for factory style wheels?

    • @robertkerr4199
      @robertkerr4199 Před 3 lety +3

      Has nothing to do with the wheels. The flip is to let the tie rod clear the ground

    • @Hutch_moto
      @Hutch_moto Před 3 lety +1

      @@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

    • @Hutch_moto
      @Hutch_moto Před 3 lety

      Thanks

    • @Hutch_moto
      @Hutch_moto Před 3 lety

      Thanks

    • @Hutch_moto
      @Hutch_moto Před 3 lety

      Thanks

  • @JG-kv4oi
    @JG-kv4oi Před 3 lety +3

    Who makes a work/welding table out of diamond deck plate? 😂 Oooo😯 Looks cool lol

    • @chrisv3863
      @chrisv3863 Před 3 lety

      All for show!

    • @donziperk
      @donziperk Před 3 lety

      J G Show off idiots thats who.
      They keep calling this budget. Far from it!

  • @myrondesjarlait9752
    @myrondesjarlait9752 Před rokem

    I wonder if they got the parts from Rustys?

  • @Petey1378
    @Petey1378 Před 3 lety

    This is great info for upgrades.
    But it covers the Front Tow Points
    and Tie Down Points !

  • @victorramirez3275
    @victorramirez3275 Před 2 lety

    Tire size please

  • @lukasaicic3879
    @lukasaicic3879 Před 3 lety

    Naice

  • @mirage6evo
    @mirage6evo Před 3 lety +4

    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.

    • @richardd.7479
      @richardd.7479 Před 3 lety +1

      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.

    • @RubiKidd06
      @RubiKidd06 Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @theviper6602
    @theviper6602 Před 7 měsíci

    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

  • @terraforge_motorsports
    @terraforge_motorsports Před 3 lety +9

    The driveshaft utilizes a Double Cardan not a CV joint 😅

    • @paulmccoy2908
      @paulmccoy2908 Před 3 lety +5

      A double cardan is a type of CV joint.

    • @SarahSmith-hd8kd
      @SarahSmith-hd8kd Před 3 lety

      @@paulmccoy2908 🤔

    • @ThePaulv12
      @ThePaulv12 Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @Chris-pm9mt
    @Chris-pm9mt Před 3 lety +1

    noice

  • @dillonaliesch6460
    @dillonaliesch6460 Před 3 lety +3

    What's the original air date?

    • @davidenglish2003
      @davidenglish2003 Před 3 lety

      Probably 2005 or so.

    • @shaunadams3170
      @shaunadams3170 Před 3 lety

      On tv like 95 or 96. I think I was a senior in school

    • @jzuelch
      @jzuelch Před 3 lety +3

      @@RD-km4yi Which is why I laugh at all the comments from people thinking this is a current day video!

  • @kimptonracing
    @kimptonracing Před 3 lety

    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

  • @julesphillips9420
    @julesphillips9420 Před 3 lety

    plasma cutter 3" away from fuel lines...smart.

  • @user-gq5rs9po9p
    @user-gq5rs9po9p Před 8 měsíci

    ناااس تشتغل صح مهب عندنا بنقاليه يحوس سيارك وياخذ فلوسك ياليت اودي جيبي لهم يزينون له ترميم كامل

  • @dixie265
    @dixie265 Před 3 lety +3

    So how Cheap is this jeep now? Be nice to see a cost list of the parts so far

    • @Callelle6251
      @Callelle6251 Před 3 lety +1

      It was never cheap to begin with.

    • @OldGriz708
      @OldGriz708 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Callelle6251
      Sure it was, remember they got it free.

    • @Callelle6251
      @Callelle6251 Před 3 lety

      @@OldGriz708 and then they pulled out their multi thousand dollar frame repair machine.

  • @mooshroomisland1903
    @mooshroomisland1903 Před 3 lety +5

    Cheap yeah right. Cost me a lot of money to do that to my jeep.

    • @jurassiclizzard
      @jurassiclizzard Před 3 lety

      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!

    • @basshead.
      @basshead. Před 3 lety +2

      Cheaper than buying a brand new Land Cruiser.

    • @zuestoots5176
      @zuestoots5176 Před 3 lety

      I would consider my 03 WJ cheap. $400 in July and literally havnt touched a thing in 3000 miles.

  • @donziperk
    @donziperk Před 3 lety +12

    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.

  • @kelvinstrickland7442
    @kelvinstrickland7442 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @travisrscott75
    @travisrscott75 Před 3 lety

    This video proves why I will not put Bushwacker Fender Flares on my Jeep

  • @station08
    @station08 Před 3 lety

    Gents.....your gonna need bumps and straps to control those axels. Period !

  • @wreck1987
    @wreck1987 Před 10 měsíci

    The “cheap” cherokee

  • @scubasmith
    @scubasmith Před rokem

    Cheap Cherokee (when everyone donates thousands of dollars in product and tools) - There, I fixed it for you.

  • @quiktv1587
    @quiktv1587 Před rokem

    should have replaced the axle bushings, those things are shot

  • @MrTommyboy357
    @MrTommyboy357 Před 3 lety +3

    Cheap? No prices, when you do check prices, it tens of thousands to do what they do.

    • @nate0765
      @nate0765 Před 3 lety +1

      They did the cheap upgrades in a different video. Here their upgrading it further.

    • @zachsmith6279
      @zachsmith6279 Před 3 lety +3

      None of these upgrade are that expensive.

  • @bthompson1767
    @bthompson1767 Před 3 lety

    Get rid of that deep cycle battery

  • @Bennett-xo6iu
    @Bennett-xo6iu Před 3 lety +1

    Could I just win this jeep already lol....

    • @Stargate971
      @Stargate971 Před 3 lety +1

      Pretty sure that ship has sailed bud. This ep is from 2009.

    • @Bennett-xo6iu
      @Bennett-xo6iu Před 3 lety +1

      @@Stargate971 well wtf.... im just now seeing these shows damn it...

    • @Stargate971
      @Stargate971 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Bennett-xo6iu Used to air on Spike back in the day on weekend mornings. "Powerblock TV"

    • @Bennett-xo6iu
      @Bennett-xo6iu Před 3 lety +1

      @@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

  • @johnmirbach2338
    @johnmirbach2338 Před 3 lety

    😁✌🖖👌👍 😎

  • @brettmccafferty7510
    @brettmccafferty7510 Před 3 lety

    Coming from a machinist. Take it to a machine shop. Let us ream it to the correct size. Save yourself the headache.

  • @Friedbrain11
    @Friedbrain11 Před 3 lety

    Slip joint eliminator kit...misnamed...it should be slip joint relocator kit. Reamers are made to be hand tools...not power-driven.

  • @zachattack7
    @zachattack7 Před 3 lety

    What's he saying at 8:02?? A WHAT-insulator? 🤔

    • @zachattack7
      @zachattack7 Před 3 lety

      @Ryan Klingensmith Ty bro! Idk why I couldn't hear it the first time but listening back I heard it perfectly lmao 😂

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 Před 3 lety

    Not a fan of radius arms....

  • @noahs8495
    @noahs8495 Před 3 lety +3

    Should be called the expensive Cherokee now Jesus Christ

  • @TravelingTexasFisherman

    Cheap jeep?!?!? Compared to what or who?!? Millionaires building jeeps???

  • @edballantine1042
    @edballantine1042 Před 3 lety +1

    Why do you install new clean parts on filth and rust. Looks like shitty install ...

  • @deeplyclosetedindividual
    @deeplyclosetedindividual Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, quite the transformation from stock.
    It's now almost as capable as a stock Tacoma...

    • @JohnSmith-tj5se
      @JohnSmith-tj5se Před 2 lety

      ifs is shit bro, saying this as a person who owns 2 toyotas and a jeep

  • @louiscostanzo5595
    @louiscostanzo5595 Před 3 lety

    This shit isn’t budget

  • @Callelle6251
    @Callelle6251 Před 3 lety +3

    The amount of misinformation in this is astounding.

    • @TheZbadam1
      @TheZbadam1 Před 3 lety

      How so? Not saying you are wrong just not familiar with off-road stuff

    • @Callelle6251
      @Callelle6251 Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

    • @Callelle6251
      @Callelle6251 Před 3 lety +1

      @adam chapman at least I have spelling and grammar down.

    • @Callelle6251
      @Callelle6251 Před 3 lety +2

      @adam chapman cars wear shirts?

    • @paulmccoy2908
      @paulmccoy2908 Před 3 lety

      Proper spelling and grammar doesn’t make you technically correct. Go ask your teacher.

  • @skarr9843
    @skarr9843 Před 3 lety

    i was the 802nd like XD

  • @forgemientka3820
    @forgemientka3820 Před 3 lety

    Wow so cheap 😐

  • @ColoradoMoe
    @ColoradoMoe Před 3 lety +1

    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...

    • @zachsmith6279
      @zachsmith6279 Před 3 lety +4

      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.