Cherokee Xj Shackle Relocation Kit Install
In this weeks video we’re going to be spending time in the shop fixing some carnage the Rubicon Trail left behind on the Green Cherokee.
The Green Cherokee is getting a RuffStuff Shackle Relocation Kit along with 5” lift Iron Rock Off-road Leaf Springs.
These 5” lift leaf springs should be a perfect fit for the Jeep to replace our old, broken and worn out 3.5” lift leaf springs and the 1.5” lift block.
We’re going to walk you through how we went about this install and afterwards hit the trail to test out our work!
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- Ash, Ron, Bella, Natalie, & Lilli
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The XJ's spacious interior and cargo space make it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
@backcountrybeagles
10 ай бұрын
They do have a lot of room, but fill up quite quick
Love the shop content! Keep up the awesome work!
@backcountrybeagles
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, got more coming soon!
Ron, is there anything you can't do???? Great job!
@lindasoares3293
10 ай бұрын
He never liked to cook that was the last badge he earned as a Boy Scout. 🤣
You make excellent videos!! Great job 😎
@backcountrybeagles
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Great video!
@backcountrybeagles
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I put a 4.5 RE on my 96 XJ. Wish i would have put 5 inch springs in the front too compensate for the weight of a winch and bumper extra battery and onboard air. Only got a .5 inch spring loss over 2 years. Now i know better for the next build.
Great video
@backcountrybeagles
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
If you guys ever come out to Sand Hollow Utah, hit me up and I’ll take you guys on some trails.
@backcountrybeagles
10 ай бұрын
We’re trying to get back down to Sand Hollow eventually, such a fun place!
Awsome video and channel I stumbled on. I am WAY past this all but i love refreshing my knowledge. I recommend just skipping past leafs with tons and go tins with rear triangulated 4 link and coilovers... not worth redoing and investing twice. Idk my 2 cents.
@backcountrybeagles
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! We have two Cherokees. The other one actually has coils in the rear. This one we want to keep leafs…for now 😅
I have thought about doing those no lift relocation brackets but i have too much going on back there. I would need something that welds in and doesn't bolt to the unibody frame rail.
@backcountrybeagles
7 ай бұрын
There are other ones on the market that are weld only options, these could be welded to but I opted to just bolt in.
@ProjectXJ
7 ай бұрын
@backcountrybeagles i have about 5" of lift and i don't really want to go any higher but i would like a better shackle angle. This is basically my only option.
Leaf springs win wars 🗿
@backcountrybeagles
10 ай бұрын
A wise man once said, “leaf springs are for poor people” ☠️☠️
@Thomson4x4
10 ай бұрын
@@backcountrybeagles 🤣
Hey thanks for the video! I will be doing this soon. Btw what spacers did you install on your 8.8?
@backcountrybeagles
9 ай бұрын
They are quadratec 1.25” adapters to fit the JL wheels!
looks like you need some bumpstops for rear i did a three day over land trip on black bear and bent one of my spring pack cuz i didnt have enough bumpstop
@backcountrybeagles
9 ай бұрын
It’s on the list, they’re deff needed!
I have the same kit. What did you torque everything to?
Cool video! What size lift/brand on the front and what size tires have you been running? Love the jeep!!!
@backcountrybeagles
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Roughly 5” of lift up front, it’s a custom long arm kit we build from scratch about 2 years ago. 35” pro comps!
@PabloPerez-tn6fo
10 ай бұрын
@@backcountrybeagles thanks for the info 👍. I’m a subscriber for sure!
Fine work - did you consider a coil spring conversion?
@backcountrybeagles
2 ай бұрын
I did. Possibly down the road.
@onefastcyclist
2 ай бұрын
@@backcountrybeagles Great! We shouldn't keep the front doing all the work keeping the wheels on the trail
What axles are you running in this video?
@backcountrybeagles
5 ай бұрын
High pinion D30 & Ford 8.8 in this video