Nice looking WJ. I also just lifted my WJ 🤙🏽

Well.... a coil spring compressor definitely helps, but you could also loosen all the bolts on the control arms too. You need the jack right under the front pumpkin to keep pressure on it but once you pull the shocks and detach the sway bar, you just let the jack down slowly and both sides will pop out at once. You'll need the front end fairly high with the jack stands though but re-installing the new taller springs is a breeze also. Usually you can just wiggle them in without a spring compressor. Just make sure to re-torque the control arm bolts while the vehicle is on the ground and on it's own weight otherwise you will destroy the bushings in no time.

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea that’s another way to do it! I didn’t want to take of the control arms as I will be installing long arms soon and didn’t want to take them off twice 🤷‍♂️

I recommend just getting a "V8 LIMITED" Axle. Its got a 3:73 axle and limited slip lockers. Its less than $200 on the yards here in vegas..

I dont want to sound like a smartass but using wd40 on rubber parts will dry them out. Use silicon spray grease on rubber. Great build.

If you trim your fenders you can run up to 35's but I would recommend going with 33's until you build up your axles.

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I’m thinking 33s or 32s

I know this is getting old but for anyone wondering about numbers on a tap or bolt, the 1/2-20 is referring to the diameter of bolt as half inch and 20 threads per inch. There are generally just two thread counts per each diameter bolt. The fine thread will of course be more threads per inch.

@NajarOffroad

2 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know 💪

Look at that lift! It looks like it turned out great man! Glad it drives well with it too, and you had no issues with Death Wobble or anything. Congrats and keep it up!

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I have to adjust my track bar to line up the axles again because I do feel a wobble and also I’ll need to adjust caster angle when I install the long arms and hopefully that should get everything straight! I’ve replaced pretty much every bushing and joint in the front end even the gear box

If you don't already have an adjustable track bar, now would be a good time to put one on. Without it the front axle could be pulled too far off center from the rear.

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I have a trailforged track bar in place and adjusted it 😜 good to go

Awesome video you gotta get a aftermarket muffler next I have a thrush welded and it’s awesome

@naturalrebel6301

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jeepfeenz just did I love your energy

Looks good. I went from 3ish to 4.5 on my 04 and I love.

Sweeeeettttt!! The lift looks good bro, glad to see the progression brother ✌️🙌😎

She looks beastly!!! I love it! Making it look easy as always!! :-)

The champion. El campeon Najar.

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Saludos 🤟

WOW it looks great!! congrats man keep it going!!!

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I’m happy with how it came out!

I just bought a 01 laredo i wanna do so much to it's all stock but really clean i wanna lift it put a little bit bigger tire on it

Great vid bro! I bought a 2inch bds lift. I wanted to keep the on road comfort but increase the off road capability a little bit

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea with the 2 inch you’d be surprised what the Jeep can do

@tylercollins208

Жыл бұрын

What are the spring length on the vehicle after you drive it on level ground.. I am going to springs on an overland with spacers, currently on 2-3/4 and 12 inch springs front and 2 inch rear on a ten inch stock spring , probably going to a 2.5 lift because of the v-8 which weighs less but squats the front springs more, any help guys?

I’m your biggest fan

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

I love my biggest fans ❤️

Nice! Ready for the rock trails? Looking forward on seen thay wj hit the rocks!

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Almost I should be ready February! 🤟

Jeep’s coming along

Where did you get your headlights

Looks good, Id like to hear how you think it rides before/after the long arm kit install. Ive heard it makes a huge difference. If you could share what you think Id appreciate it.

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I’m excited to see what the difference is! I’ll get my perspective and my friend who always has been passenger to get two different views

@kelvinstrickland7442

3 жыл бұрын

I have a long arm 4 inch lift with 33 inch ×12.50 R17 but I put track bars new drive shafts axtra shocks and a Perfect Alignment and I don't have any Death Wobble and it's as good as it was oringal and I think even better with the lift done correctly.

@tylerdubois9020

3 жыл бұрын

@@kelvinstrickland7442 Yeah Ive heard its worth the extra money. I'm just going to go with a 2.5" spring lift on my WJ. Trying to stay budget friendly haha.

@kelvinstrickland7442

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerdubois9020 Even with the 2 1/2 Budget lift you will see a huge difference and can add as you go. Good Luck And Have Fun Because That's What It's All About. Happy Trails From Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.

@tylerdubois9020

3 жыл бұрын

@@kelvinstrickland7442 Thanks Man, I just installed Aussie Locker in the rear and NO Slip in the front after doing my 247 to 242HD T/C conversion. Running 30" tires so I think a 2.5" lift will look good.

Finally man I want to lift my Jeep but my front axel is having problems so I should prob figure that out first 😂 it's also a wj

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea definitely get it running correctly first haha

Do you have to do anything else to the suspension to go along with the springs and shocks ? Meaning could I go from stock suspension and jus get by with the 4” springs and shocks ?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

You would definitely need a trackbar, sway bar links, shocks, I would recommend adjustable control arms to be able to adjust the axles

@j3rs3ykid11

3 жыл бұрын

Now with that being said,, I don’t plan on off roading or anything like that lol,, I jus wanna have like a clean street set up and be able to clear 20x12 or 22x12 with 33in tires ?

@xmo552

6 ай бұрын

@@NajarOffroad How bad are your control arm angles with 4" on short arms? I kinda imagine 2"-3" Is cool for short arms.

Tas pesado hermano!!! WJ gang

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias 🤟

@freddyflazh

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jeepfeenz you just got one more subscriber!!!

What was that lift list you had with all the random parts. I need to lift my wj, but on a budget and done right. Im looking to go 4 inches. Ideas bud?

I may have missed this in old videos but, are you running a Slip Yoke Eliminator? I have an XJ, was thinking of getting a WJ due to the rear coils (ZJ's are getting old and tired haha). But I was curious if WJ's need an SYE and all the same jazz previous Jeeps needed

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

It’s recommended but not necessary. I think I’ll be doing it later on not anytime soon

@xmo552

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad What about axle shafts, LSDs, or lockers... are you running any upgrades?

@xmo552

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad 1/2-20 means.... Half inch diameter 20 threads per inch 👍😉

So you not using the sway bar links

Dude nice job, you know, lyfting jeeps, is an addiction, ... :)

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it is 😂 I don’t think I’ll ever not own a Jeep

@oldprophet

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad Utah & Ohio don't care about ride height which is a blessing :)

Are you planning on getting a new daily with how much work your doing on your current one?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm in the future yes as of now I’m putting all the money I have into the WJ 😂

At 14:10. Don't the sway links affect anything? No longer sway links etc?

@NajarOffroad

Жыл бұрын

We replaced them in a future video. I have Disconnects up front and longer in the rear. But I did end up just removing the rear completely

Looks good, what is the total lift your running now ?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

4.5 Rustys springs, Iro a arm, trailforged rear lower control arms, Trailforged trackbar, and I’ll be adding the IRO rock link hopefully this weekend!

@csr7937

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad So I’ve got a question. Is piecing it all together the better way to go ? Or is it better to just buy a full kit from one manufacturer? I ask because I’ve been saving up for awhile and am trying to decide which way to go with my build.

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

From what I’ve read up on none of the kits out there are good as is they are ok but you’re better off piecing together a kit that will fit your needs

So, with everything done in this video, as shown, there are no problems with the drive shaft length? I want to keep mine without going down a rabbit hole of additional parts just to make this work. Thanks for the videos, Najar. I hope to hear from you!! Or someone from the comments section.😉

@NajarOffroad

Жыл бұрын

Definitely need a longer front driveshaft! And long arms

@nick_doutrnz_entertainment

Жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad for the front? I know the back would get pushed forward because of your follow up video. Lol

So you just put a spring to get how many inches.

Did you have to replace control arms or track bar? I have a budget boost 2.5”f 2”r on my wj and I need to replace the track bar and control arms cause I get rattling noise and death wobble. But I see you replaced the pucks with the coil springs, any other things that you have to work on along with the springs for stability?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

I already have a trailforged trac bar. And I’m adding long arms. Make sure your wheels are balanced and all your joints and bushings in the front end are solid and not old

@guillermovasquez4639

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad I was thinking that I should just replace the track bar and install an adjustable one, the control arms and bushings and stuff. I fear my axles might break at one point in time or something lol. My next purchase will be the adjustable track bar and control arms, then some bigger coil springs and new shocks

Buen trabajo👍👌👌

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias 🤟

What do you do for the bump stops how do you extend thim so your tires don't go into your fenders

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I will be making my own extensions and of course I’ll be recording it for you guys 👌

@jamestweedy963

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad cool thanks I am fixing to be lifting mine and wasn't sure how to do the bump stops. on my 99 Isuzu trooper I just had to put some spacers underneath them but this is my first Cherokee WJ

Nice Brother, When Your Finished Well When You Think Your Finished Because We Never Stop Adding lol. It's Going To Be A Nice Ride Brother.

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I don’t think you’re ever actually done with a jeep 😂 I hope so!

What size tires they look great.

@NajarOffroad

2 жыл бұрын

These are 31s now I’m running 33s

Dam ima have to take it out...cut scene ahah

Would removing the shock help with removing the springs?

That's all that was needed to lift that high is just new springs?

@NajarOffroad

Жыл бұрын

No. I was lifting it in parts since it’s my daily and I needed to get to work. That same weekend we added everything else

@tubbs200803

Жыл бұрын

@@NajarOffroad ah damn. I was like "it's that easy!?!?" No never is hahah

Why not just run a limiting strap instead if that spring retainer?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Because that is what came with my kit 😂

Yo man hope you can help me or any one else that sees this if I put 4 inch coils on my jeep do I need to do anything else??

What gears are you running? 3:55 or 3:73?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Stock so I think 3.55

@johnj4571

3 жыл бұрын

Some Jeeps have the gear ratio printed on the diff cover. Just curious to see if the 4.0L will become a dog with taller tires and stock 3:55 gears. The jeep looks great! Thx

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I’ll let you know when I get bigger tires and if I have to change the gears out then I want to learn how to do it myself! Would be a good learning experience

Wassup bro, do you still have those coil springs?

Do you ride in Jawbone, Dove Springs area?

Donde compraste los resortes delanteros?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Rustys offroad

Tire size?

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Bald 31s😂

Did you have to redo any break lines, or change anything with steering, and what other things would you recommend changing, I might be doing this to my wj

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

You should change out the brake lines. At full flex they get tight. I kinda just bent mine up so it would get tight meanwhile

Awesome !!!!! looking better everyday! I've been trying to build mine up too, no youtube ch. but my instagram is wjgrand_in_burque ... just installed a 4" Iron Rock Off Road short arm kit and now trying to obtain bigger tires.... If only the lottery was kinder! Keep posting updates,

@NajarOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Haha right! I want bigger tires too😢

Why are you spraying WD-40 onto those rubber isolators? Petroleum deteriorates synthetic rubber. Horrible install advice.

@NajarOffroad

10 ай бұрын

It’s been fine! Still no need to replace 👌

After going to Harbor Freight you still won't have any tools.