Wheeling Lifted Jeep Cherokee XJ (4.5 inch lift)
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- čas přidán 23. 12. 2014
- Crawling with my 1998 jeep Cherokee xj. Washington state. My jeep is on a 4.5 inch rough country x series lift kit with a few other upgrades. Check out my other videos for everything I have done to my jeep. I picked up a new set of dick Cepek mud country tires (33s). The white jeep in this video is on the same lift and same tires! Although there were parts of the trail that he was not able to finish. Please leave questions and comments below! Like the video if you enjoyed it (more on the way!)
The way the Cherokee XJ tackles those obstacles is both thrilling and inspiring. Jeep got it right with this one
Nice vid guys! when you winch though you should use a strap around the tree not just your winch cable so you dont damage the trees many wheeling spots get closed to the public because of damage to the nature
I am all about protecting what I love... the environment and life. Thank you for shining light on this.
Thank you for your insight, Penis Dragon.
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Very nice XJ. U should invest in a tree saver for the winch to protect the tree's.
+Frank Sanchez Thanks Frank! and yes i ended up picking one of them up not too long after this video!
Great looking Jeep you got there. Beautiful place for 4WD as well. Love the vid mate.
+Jaime D R Hey thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I'll be making more for sure! Snow wheeling is next!
That was epic, especially the ending by the power lines! Of all the XJs on CZcams, I still like yours the best! I'm going to find one in the next few months to compliment my 370z. Keep the vids coming!
Seriously means a lot! thanks! Ill be recording most wheeling trips from now on. And i go quite a lot so there should be lots of footage!
This video was relaxing for some reason. Really enjoyed it.
maybe cause there is no loud as music..
Me too.
I'm excited to bring more. Truly appreciate your words. Means a lot.
Thank you :)
Great video!!! I absolutely love the XJ! 😊
Thank you Nixon! my pleasure!
nice video! man lockers would go a long way!
thank you! I like to challenge my abilities, but lockers on this upcoming build soon!
I love your Jeep. Looks just like I want mine to look.
Thank you Brent! you've got a good eye for them as well then
Nice video man. I'm lookin at puttin that lift on my Cherokee but it's got to get closer to 200,000 miles on it first. It just now hit 95,000 miles and its a 99.
Nice looking rig ya have there. And that looks like a fun place to go wheeling.
thanks man! definitely a cool spot to get out to.
Got some beautiful woods! Would love to wheel/ camp out there🤙
you know a real off roader when they have a shovel strapped to the roof rack, :)
Nice video gentlemen
+Max Z Baus haha for real man! its always good to be prepared too! Thank you!!
Bad ass Jeep.
Good looking rig and nice vid. Recommend using a tree saver when you self recover next time. Tread lightly my friend.
Thanks! And yeah I've been looking at getting one here soon.
Sweet xj's guys but it looks like you could use front lockers. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks! and yeah i plan on getting some lockers in the near future.
I'm curious where this is as well, I'm in Bellevue. Hahaha, and I'm pretty sure I saw you the other day. A place like this would be nice to go test new parts without going to walker or naches.
At the 6:00 minute mark when you were winching, did you really wrap the cable around the tree and attach the hook to the cable instead of using a tree saver? Not good.
the first and only time I have ever done that... I apologize. Thank you for being so aware of the environment AND safety.
And keep on making vids man!
Nice Truck
Thank you '67 mustang!
I'm sure you've been asked but what transfer case and did you need a slip yoke?
Great video can't wait to get me a xj next month I'm gonna get 3 inch and 31s I think
Thanks! And yeah 3 inch with 31s is a good setup!
I was thinking about the same set up but I'd recommend going to 4.5 because for a bit more cash you'll have a badass set up not just a good one. And you wouldn't have to go bigger so quick
This is a boreing dirt road. We live above the snowline in the NE Washington mountains. A primative road crosses the bottom corner of our nearly 200 acres. We climb imediately steep just inside the gate and climb 1840 feet in 3/4 mile with spookey 600 foot drops into a sheer drop canyon at a couple squirrelly turns on the way to our second gate drive to our cabin or another 3/4 mile up over nasty boulders and show melt run off gullies to our top forty where our barn and horse quarters and loafing shed by the corals where our tractors and equipment is. Only 400 ft elevation more from middlegate. Its a climbing trail. Just a country road in the mountains. I'm 80 yrs old and wife is 70. She drives 2 round trips a day at down into the valley where she works at the hospital in a 900 population village. Everything we drive is four wheel drive built for the trail lifted on 33" to 36' SuperSwamper I Rok rock crawlers. Also have 6 wheel track drive Amphib.You guys are cruising a wet dirt road in town SUVs. Most city people who ever come up here with us swear they will never be back. and scream steady all the way up.😂😂 Your toys wouldn't make the climb on first grade at the bottom. Stay on the pavement.😅😅 Dandahermit. ( And u should try it in the winter in deep snow on ice!!😂😂
Sounds amazing to be honest
hey man i just made a video about my xj if u wanna check out what I'm running. and please post some more wheeling vids soon lol. i love ur rig
that would be great, i ordered the smitty 9.5 winch and deciding on buying a mig or renting one , also the c-roc or rustys frame repair kit,my names the same on cheeroke forums check my thread in the pnw section i also made a tread about my cracked frame there
what wheels u rocking brother jeep sounds sick🤘
black Diamond raven's dale area, old track at the top of the wash out lol
Where in maple valley is this? Me and my buddy's all live in maple valley and have been looking for some new places to go
nice vid and sick jeep! maybe ditch the running boards and go more places but that's just my opinion:)
+Ben Volesky Thank you Ben! and yeah I actually took them off not long after this video! i bought the jeep with them and just decided to leave them on as potential sliders hahaha
don't let off just let them eat if you keep stopping like that your going to ge stuck
A fine wheeling video! Are Lockers on your list for the future? BTW, have you had to get that heavy spare tire off the roof and back up on the trail?
Thank you Gary! they definitely are on my list. although the challenge of open diffs I truly enjoyed. takes more skill and awareness. This next build will be locked undoubtedly. As for that tire.. luckily never had to use it.. hahaha good point though, wouldn't be very fun.
Wouldn't be fun - don't you like to see your chiropractor? I broke down and added a Timken rear bumper and tire swing to carry my spare, and so far it's performing well. However, I'm running open diffs to and even on moderate trails throwing a switch to lock the rear axel would be a great addition to my rig - now where to put that needed compressor...
hahaha good ole chiropractor! good idea on the swing out carrier.. open diffs are fun right?? but yes a quick push button switch when you need it would be bliss. if you don't care for AC just use that as your compressor :) simple and easy!
Awesome!!! I have a 98 XJ as well and plan on putting on the same lift in a couple months.This was a great inspiration for me wanting to do it even more! When you put on the lift did you put on a new Rear CV Drive Shaft with a slip yoke eliminator?
I actually did not, I just installed the lift and thats it. I have been lucky enough to not need the cv drive-shaft or SYE.
Its definitely a great lift to start off with, especially if you are on a budget. I am in the process of putting a dana 44 under the rear end, then gonna get new gears and eventually a long arm lift
Nice, I think I will give it a try without the new drive shaft and SYE at first and see how it does. Also your muffler system was way louder than the white one. Did you cut it after the cat or is it aftermarket?
We both cut off our exhaust and left the cat on. ALTHOUGH, my cat is blown out... Meaning the honeycomb looking stuff inside of it came out. Which makes it louder. You can blow out the car by shoving a rod or something into it to break the stuff inside. It will come out when you drive after that
Yeah I blew my cat out a year ago because of shit shaking around. Also what type of wheels are on your jeep?
Daytona 51s from les Schwab
+JeepWA sorry if you have been asked before but what do you think of the RC bumper? I cannot decide between that & the Smittybilt XRC one? Your honest opinion on them please. Keep up the great vids.
FROMENJAY from what I hear from serious offroad enthusiast the xrc has bad approach angles but I feel like the rough country cant br mutch better
Awesome rig man! What exhaust is on it? I just got a 4.5 inch rc lift for Xmas and I'm stoked. I'm finally starting to build my xj
Thanks a lot! I actually just took the muffler off and left the cat on. That's why it sounds so mean. That's awesome that you just got the lift man! You'll love it! And as for wheeling, yeah this spot is next to my house which is nice. Happy Holidays!
Bro same with me, my xj is stock now, got the same lift, can't wait to get new wheels and tires so I can install them all together and have a sick xj
What size tires were on the dark colored one at the time? Looks like a real good fit. Is that the 4 in short arm Rough Country on that one?
33x12.5x15. Thank you! 4.5 inch RC x series lift If I remember correctly. short arm yes
but keep in mind I also cut the fenders and got the flat bushwhackers on there. so the appearance changes a lot.
I got me a friend who lives in Washington by a Naval Base / Dock out there off the coast.
We "game together" online, and the Wife and I are planning a trip there to see Her this Fall.
*** I'm running a 1997 GC-ZJ TSi 4.0 4x4. ***
Are you wheeling anywhere near that part of the State ? 4.0 or larger in the Cherokee's ?
What brand Winches are you sporting ? Which work better, skinny or wide tread tires in your State's mud conditions ? How is the C.B. reception with Whip Antenna's or at least a 4 1/2' Monkey Works Antenna ? What is the Cell-Phone-Reception like in your area that you are Wheeling in in this video ? Where is the nearest Gas Station to this area and how far away is it ? And...finally, what kind of camera was used to shoot this video ?
The quality must be pretty good since it stays in focus and isn't as shaky as Don Knots.
Kudo's to the Cameraman and or Spotters, great job, and thank you for posting this !
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Mr. Cross / aka: Tokie
Kingsport, Tennessee 37660
The Heart Of The 423 and Home of the: facebook.com/Trespassers-off-road-club-1014949048645706/
Thomas! I am so sorry not to have gotten a reply to you faster. Its my pleasure, thanks for the appreciation.
There are a few amazing places to wheel here in Washington. Liberty, Naches Trail, Evans creek, Elbe hills, Tahuya, just to list a few.
Cherokees typically had the 4.0 yes. inline 6 cyl.
im currently in the process of getting new site and brands, so nothing at the current moment.
Tire wise, I haven't had the opportunity to test the range of tires. for muddy conditions definitely some beefy aggressive tread. there are always the pros and cons for width, find your specialty. we all drive different.
CB has been pretty good, don't worry about a few miles, careful in the ridges, not sure how great that is in those areas.
Cell service seems to be best with Verizon, I have usually had great service. but this spot is not very "deep" so hitting the mountains will be more spotty.
For this specific area, gas is everywhere.
I filmed this with my iPhone6. Thank you for the Kudos! again, my pleasure!
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Alex Hollenbaugh
Ravensdale, Washington 98051
nice. man what you could do with some lockers.
I'd love to take this trail on my 96 grand zj v8!
taylorjohnsonx yeah that would be pretty awesome! my buddy took his grand with once
shot out to the camera guy
THANKS!
Looks like you watched rough countrys xj build video and bought everything they did haha. No but these two are sweet, really like the sound of the black one; is it straight piped?
Well yeah I did see the video! But I built mine exactly how I saw it and it's turning out pretty good. I put so much time into checking out different parts it's not funny... Haha. But yeah, at the time I was straight piped with a blown out cat. The whole piping just ended after the cat. Right now I have added a glass pack muffler and it couldn't sound better in my opinion! Sounds exactly like this video but just a little dimmer!
+JeepWA right on man. Your jeeps lookin sweet, can't wait to see what's coming in the future; and I might be cutting my muffler off haha.
Very cool. How did you slant the headlights?
+AceInvader just some simple electrical tape!
Take off those fricken side steps
there aren't any...
Don't happen to see that big gaudy-ass sidestep on the driver's side of the black XJ, eh? Looks like the passenger side got ripped off already. Don't worry. Another good sized rock will take care of it for you.
Thereisnotry lol not everything is a pick up
how and where to go to get here? coming from lake taps..
Looks like you guys need a lot more than just lift kits installed. Traction kits mite help!!😳😅
that's my neck of the woods, kagneva out near Cumberland?
Mike, nice to meet you! you know it!
would love to know where this is , now that wilkesons shutdown, i have a 97 xj with 33,s ill upload a vid now. im in tacoma
I could show you where it is sometime! Near ravensdale
4.5 on 33's? i like that. do you get any wobble on freeway with the 4.5?
as much as i would like the long arm, i think the short will suit me fine. i got a 1990 pure bone stock. not a future crawler, but my epic huntin rig. nice rig you got.
Yes 4.5 on 33s! Really don't need to be any bigger than that! But I'd like to go up to the 5.5 rubicon express long arm in the future. No death wobbles at all. I could use better gears though, 4.56's kinda tough to go speed limit up inclines on the freeway
Where here in Wa you guys wheel? The few places I used to go back in highschool are all closed off.
hallowlibra This place was near ravensdale area but is as of now shut down... But im sure you know of the major wheeling areas such as elbe, evans, naches, liberty, manastash, walker, tahuya, and others.
have you ever tried using the brakes to make up for the open diffs?
+Devin Royce yeah and its never really worked out for me... My front brakes are always way to strong and the back brakes barely press
where is this? i live in southwest Washington and iam looking for some new places to wheel my 93 xj
foster erickson did you ever find out
is this christian camp area in Darrington? maybe Sadie Creek area?
what exhaust are you running on that black jeep? it sounds sick
+Sam Kowalski I believe I was just running a cutoff exhaust and a blown out cat. Was definitely a deep good sound. Now I have a glass pack and it still sounds great
+Sam Kowalski at this time I was running no muffler just the cat. Thanks man!
I got a 98 cherokee with 4.5 long arm suspension lift and I'm looking to get a set of 33's. Will I be able to fit 33's with the stock fender flares? It sags a little in the rear as well.
Yes they will fit, the white Cherokee in this video had stock flares with 33s. ALTHOUGH he does go through quite a lot of rubbing when turning or flex. Usually they recommend 32s for a 4.5" lift and stock flares. I personally recommend the 33s and trim the flares a bit
Yeah I plan on getting aftermarket flares in the future. I just plan on driving it normally on the streets for now. Thanks for replying because I'm picking up tires this weekend. Wasn't sure if I need to take off the flares.
If you're driving normally you're good! Just take turns lightly and you will only experience minor rubbing! Go for the 33s!! Happy jeepin'
I'm running 4.5 long arm and 33s... Can't tuck them with stock flares. I'm running the same as this guy in the video without rubbing. You do have to trim though
Ok CZcams, more videos like that pls
ever been stopped for having the exhaust cut after the catalytic? Im planning to cut my 4.0 tj muffler off and running a short turndown pipe after the cat.
Nope, never have. I live in Washington and the law says no modifying muffler to make it louder. But I have never been harassed about it, I've been pulled over for mud flaps and left my jeep running as he talked to me, he didn't mention anything. Also I think the muffler laws are more targeted at ricers
***** Cool, thanks for the reply!
Curious what u used to make ur front headlights look mean? Tape?
Yup, just tape! Hahah kinda dumb but it's there for exactly what you said! Lookin' mean
Does that white Jeep have a bell on it or is it about to fall apart?
Hahah no it had a loose exhaust hangar
Andrew Roby haha, I was thinking cowbell and looked down here and saw your post. haha Beat me to it.
hallowlibra Gotta have more cowbell.
Never enough cowbell
At 4:40 ish, some lockers would help a lot
So what's the difference between a 3 1/2" lift and a 4 1/2" lift?
Have new bumpers my next upgrade is a lift.
Krystal M. Livinsgton So basically the difference is that with the 4.5 lift you can fit 33 inch tires. and it overall looks better i would say! With the 3.5 lift i think you can only fit 31 inch tires.
The difference is an inch more clearance with the 4.5
I'm buying an xj and live in WA, good trails anywhere? besides forest roads off forest road 90 outside mt st helens cause everyone I know goes there.
Welcome to the wheeling world! look into, liberty, niches trail, tahuya, evans creek and elbe hills.
Nice video! Still liking the Mud Countrys?
Thanks!! And yes I definitely do!
+JeepWA I thought they closed it all out there, is it ok to play there again? or just don't get caught
i haven't been in a while! its always been a bit hairy going out there though.. so yeah be careful.
What trail is this? Would love to go there!
Not a public spot unfortunately..
lockers????
what roof rack is that one the black jeep ...
that was a yakima roof rack. i believe is was called the mega warrior, I could be mixing up another brand though. Thanks for stopping by.
that white xj don't sound healthy
the cave of david
poor white XJ... LOL
I know this please
Very nice
Quite a fun spot eh? Thank you Josley!
where is this?
Where is this?
new time wheeler ..where the trails at ;)))
AYYYYE! welcome to a lifetime of expedition!
does the black jeep have lockers?
All open
Whats your exhaust system? That thing sounds badass.
+Myles Hebert at this time I had no muffler, thanks man! I still had the cat on though
***** And for inspection did you just slap it back on real quick?
+Myles Hebert I actually live in an area that doesn't require emissions... So it's an all around win win hahaha
***** Heh. Nice.
Check out what my 2015 4runner did at widomaker. "2015 Toyota 4runner at widowmaker". Enjoy.
Are you part of an offroading club? I recently bought a cherokee and am looking to for people to go out with on the weekend.
I actually host some wheeling events sometimes but I'm pretty busy with work right now, if you have Instagram follow JeepWA on there and there's a lot of people who wheel on that page
Cool, thanks!
Add lockers, subtract air
+Sgt StickyTits lockers for sure! and i typically do air down to about 12 but hadn't for this video because of time.
oh no don't worry man! Nothings better than trying to help others! But hey hopefully things will change for you and maybe you'll find yourself surrounded by all that good stuff! Keep at it man 💯
on my front axle the passenger tire spins only,when stuck is that strange its 97
***** no its not strange, because you have an open differential and the power is split 50-50 to each tire, but if one tire begins to spin easily, then the motor thinks it doesnt need to produce much torque and therefor the tire that requires less torque to spin will be the only one spinning. which is why the other tire isnt spinning. This is why people install lockers, lockers make it so that even if one tire is in the air and the other is jammed into the ground, they both spin at the same. BUT it could also be a broken axle. i'd need more info to know for a fact.
What is the exhaust setup on the black jeep?
blown out cat and a flow master glass pack, may have been a muffler delete at this time in that jeeps life.
Did you change your gear ratios for the 33s?
+Huxxification no i did not but it would be best if you bumped up to 4.56 gears.
How does it drive in road an do u have sye in it I ask cuz my 89 is getting 4.5 an 32s
What trails are you guys on, i live here in WA also.
This is near maple valley area
I live really close to maple valley
Oh wow, yeah I live in ravensdale, ever see me driving around? I go through Mv all the time
Lol I always go offroading where there are power lines too. Only trails I can find around me in md
Hey buddy where in Md are you?
U go to broadneck?
I'm in annapolis area
I used to live in arnold
do u go offroading anywhere in the area?
black exhaust setup?
blown out cat, muffler delete. I may have installed a flow master glass pack muffler by this posting. with out without that glass pack, very good sound.
Dude I’d get new tires first part of videos should of got out no problem
We're do you go wheeling at in Washington
Well this video was local to the maple valley area. But I usually go to places like Naches Trail, and Elbe Hills. There is also; Tahuya, Evans, Manashtash area, Liberty, Walker Valley, 7 mile, and a few more that aren't coming to mind this second!
Nice I live up by the border and there not a whole lot sweet vids and great progress from when you first had it I just got mine in Dec and plan to build it
Thanks! And awesome, I got mine two Decembers ago! Glad to hear you are gonna start building it! Let me know if you need any parts or lift kits and stuff, I sell just about everything you could think of for great prices! Also let me know if you ever have any questions while building it! I'm always happy to help.
Thanks man forshure!
Washington mud is the best... LOL GO HAWKS
Cheers! you know it!
Allister2016 where is this? I live in Oregon
What exhaust you got on your rig
J Prach in this video i was running no exhaust and blown out cats... i just unbolted and removed the exhaust and my cats blew out on their own. but you can purposely blow them out by jaming some sort of rod into it.
Do you need a sye for this lift?
they recommended it but I NEVER installed one! happy wheeling!
you need detroit lockers for your front axel the right tire was'nt spining
I know... thanks! although, I've always loved the challenge that open-open brings. requires perfect placement. Although this next build will definitely be a locked up BEAST
You still have the xj?
I don’t
What part of Washington are you in?
Maple valley area!
This is in maple valley?
What kind of exhaust system do you have?
+Sam Gee in this video i was running a my stock exhaust WITHOUT the muffler. i had cut it off
+JeepWA Ah ok, thanks man! I'm picking up a 1993 jeep Cherokee XJ this weekend as a project jeep, should be fun rebuilding it!
What exhaust is that or is there none
My jeep (black XJ) only had a catalytic converter, no exhaust. also the Cat was blown out. (somewhat straight piped I suppose.)
looks like north fork?
honestly I had a different name for it, could've been though, not sure.
where in washington?
PRO HOMELESS maple valley!
We are neighbors! I live in maple valley!
Sweet! Do you have a jeep? You oughta join me and a few friends some time out on the trails!
***** I would love to once I have a jeep. I have been shopping for months, waiting for the right one to pop up. TJs are at the top of my list but these damn XJs sure do grab my attention. Why did you choose an xj?
I went with Cherokee mainly because it was within my budget range and i knew i could build it up pretty easily how i wanted to. Also my mom owned a cherokee as i grew up and still does to this day.
***** Very cool, well I subscribed to your channel. Keep making these videos. Ill keep in touch!
***** have you made any new upgrades to your Jeep?
since this video, no i have not! the last thing i did was install the winch.
Look at my Xj... Lol mine would have walked threw that no prob in 2wd
Haha I dig your jeep, although you are very incorrect... Unless you have a locker or piss rally the thing, you wouldn't be going much further if any
Yea I'm locked Lol.... and I wouldn't really pull in reverse..... Lol what front axle do you have.
good shit i need lockers soon! and just the stock turdy. i dont even have a rear tow point yet... gonna get a hitch within a month
Lol. OK that explains and yea I have a factory 44 Lol ;)
What tires and rims are on the first jeep
Dick cepek mud country tires and black steelies, (pro comp sells similar ones) I sell these products as well so if you need anything let me know!
***** do you have a website or something
Yes, Jeepwa.com BUT I haven't had the time to insert any parts really. So basically just let me know what you need and I can get you pricing and everything! Feel free to email me at jeepwamail@gmail.com or text me at 425 890 6649! Ask any questions you may have, I'm happy to help!
ok
what mpg?
12 mpg. i drive a lot of city, not very many highway miles
Gear ratio?
stock ratio
heres a short vid at brewers to show what my jeep looks like i have a lokka rear locker catback exhaust, terraflex short arms, otherwise stock czcams.com/video/DxOsbM-pefY/video.html
Light bar before locker? Why?
Lol, the light bar was probably like $60 chill
Michael McClintic what good is a locker if you can't see where you're going?
"wheeling"
Darren Turner with a locker u dont need to see where ur goin bc ur gonna make it anyway!! Lol
Young and dumb ;) hahah