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Jeep Cherokee XJ Straight Axle Prerunner - Garage Build! | BUILT TO DESTROY
Straight axle 2WD Jeep Cherokee XJ!? Justin Wyche has honestly built a very good prerunner out of this XJ and we think he's pioneered new ways in making a go-fast Jeep. Also, Justin did this all in his driveway. This is going to end up being a 2 part episode because of how much detail went into this and how well Justin explains the work and thought process he put into it. You guys have been asking for this and we hope you enjoy it.
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We need more “affordable” home built builds like this one
@anthonyolsen9299
3 жыл бұрын
It's not so much affordable home built... It's weather you have the skills to build at home.. and honestly a lot of terra crew trucks n cars are home built.. my Prerunner is almost done..90% of it at home..still cost me 50,000
@brodieanderson7694
2 жыл бұрын
Affordable and any vehicle you abuse for the most part don’t coincide
That was one my favorite builds, first vehicle bead a Jeep. I’m blown away at what he has done and his knowledge. Keep him close by on desert trips. Huge fan of the Cherokee
@terra-crew
3 жыл бұрын
We’re having him help us with phase 1 of our Cherokee build
@chrismumford7295
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect man for the job! ⚡️
@cornfedxj
3 ай бұрын
Love my 4.7 stroker xj
@cornfedxj
3 ай бұрын
She will spin second in the dry with the aw4 auto
The analogy with the broomstick was a great way to tell people who are just getting into off-roading or even just into vehicles, it helps them visualize with an everyday “tool” most people have in their house.
Impressive! Title should include, “Price Gouging Companies Hate This Guy!”
Rode with Justin in his xj out at KOH this year and my jaw was to the floor couldn’t believe the holes we hit and how fast we hit them in an xj!
NGL I’m gonna steal that dudes broom stick analogy
@heartsky
3 жыл бұрын
Instantly relatable to anyone who's ever spent time pushing a broom.
I wonder if Justin scared anyone during a ride along. His driving is intense, and impressive.
@terra-crew
3 жыл бұрын
If you watched till the end you will see James shaking in the preview of PART 2
@craig7111
3 жыл бұрын
@@terra-crew LOL totally missed that. I know how James felt haha.
More XJ’s please! Love it
So knowledgeable about his vehicle! He did his work for this jeep!
the motivation i need to do this to mine since it’s 2wd
19:19 Bro Fab - "its a bit strong" LMFAO X10
You guys are the reason, why I own a 1:10 scale trophy-truck. Keep on making vids! It's awesome!👏👍🤙
I had rewinded this clip over and over again... Bc it was just so much information! Awesome my dude!!
I have a 93 XJ and this is the perfect guide for build mine (I hope so).
I really like this video.. just for the fact is so in-depth.. and explained so we'll. I'm not a jeep guy but this is one of the best terra videos to date..this content is what people need to hear n see.. learning is key.
The wait is finally over!! I've been waiting too long for this beast!
The only thing I will say about the front arms is long arms majorly reduce the caster change through the suspension cycle
The dude interviews well, awesome video!!!
Thanks for doing this video. I have owned so many Cherokee's and always wanted one like this. Can't wait for part 2.
I love how clean engine is..that's my guy. I detail my Prerunner big time.. even the engine. I'll be taking it to car shows also
i have a 96 xj and i noticed your air box gets its air from the front hole. people don't know there is a cut out you can get fresh air from behind the light. there ie a cover you have to unbolt 2 screws to remove. i use a old vacuum attachment to fill in the gap. glad to see im not the only one who found that.
Thing is neat
I've followed this guy on Instagram since before he started. Love it
What an impressive build, when he mentioned the hood louvers on his old Jeep I’d almost be willing to bet I own that Jeep now! it’s got some good size hood louvers
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
is it a white 4 door manual 4x4 with over 300k miles and a ford 8.8? oh and damage from being attacked with a tractor? lol
@angrywarriortacklebox42a32
3 жыл бұрын
😂nope guess not.. but them louvers though,
Broom handle analogy was great. My XJ has drop brackets from Trailmaster from 2000 when there wasnt much aftermarket available. Its been through jack, sledge, claw, outerlimits, wreckingball, upper johnson and its held up grinding over rocks. My jeep needs TLC and I think I will steal some of your front suspension modifications.
This dudes a good teacher🤙
Hell Yes Justin!
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
thanks man!
Love the built to destroy episodes but when are we gonna see the ranger build content
@nelsonflores_
3 жыл бұрын
This Thursday!! It’s going to be a banger.
@terra-crew
3 жыл бұрын
THIS THURSDAY!
@airmech404
3 жыл бұрын
Don't you mean "Another" Ranger build?
U could tell dude loves his build , I respect that . Lots of on par knowledge!
Yea Un Sprung Is like the Money that Keeps going outa our Accounts to Up Grade PreRunners , to the next Level , But Everything needs to GO !!! BIGGER tires Bigger Holes needs Bigger Suspensions needs Bigger Knuckles Bigger Breaks , Bigger Sway Sticks next to The Bigger Bouncy Sticks
Hi! Greetings from Portugal! Love this build!! I´ve been for years saving money to build a XJ but more like a IFS ultra four style 4wd because we do a lot of hill climb! But this build is so simple and practical and it looks so fun to ride!! Congratulations for this awesome XJ! Keep up!!!
That's cool the perfect family project , and you can afford it
I’ve been wanting to do a build like this but with a WJ Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 and 4x4
Really interesting and different build path for this vehicle. To see a straight axle 2wd prerunner with the spring and shock separate as well as a floating foam bump stop.. never seen one built like this but I’m a Toyota fan so I don’t know much about XJs. I can tell a lot of thought and design went into this and the information on a build like this is very scarce. Interesting to see how he arrived at the choices he did.
I happen to have a 94 Cherokee two-wheel drive two-door from Florida no rust and a 4.0 ho engine they are very rare
I prefer the 4-door because I like having passengers and you can say what you want it is easier when there is a back door for the passengers to get in instead of them having to climb through my door but the 2-door does look good as well if it's a square body Jeep Cherokee I love it no matter how many doors it has
@boogaloobaloo
Жыл бұрын
Obligatory #4DoorsMoreWhores
Look into it my 1974 DJ5 Has the same axle and it's 2x2 .O and i have a 94 Jeep Cherokee to!
Agree 💯 on the motor mounts. I have a built xj and my favorite mod is by far my motor mounts by filthy addictions off road.
I bought his old one ton steering set up for my Cherokee. Big inspiration for my xj build.
Wait. Why would the 2-door chassis be stiffer than the 4-door??? I figured it would be the other way around due to an added pillar
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
Im no chassis engineer but the way i look at it yes there is another pillar but it is very narrow and not that strong. it also has 2 huge openings where the doors are that in my mind allow things to flex. i think of it like a soda can with 2 holes cut in the side vs 4 holes cut in the sides. the one with more holes is going to be way easier to crush.
This thing is sick and as always love the content.
How do I get more pictures of that hood latch system. I order some for mine but want to see where and how this was installed?
I’m not the only person hella jealous he has carbon fibre on his bumper
Dude knows his Jeep.
Not much to critique about that jeep. Well done! Well thought out and purpose built.
Matt's Off Road Recovery has Corvair hood vents .
I'm also learning from this one. It also that high speed hop like the Jeep 2wd straight front axle Cherokee pickup.
i havent watched the video yet im justcommenting on the thumbnail... YES we need more solid axle prerunner trucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is my goal!!! Just did my first whoop section today still have a long way to go
Cant wait for Part 2!
the bodys are probly more stiff on a 4 door has more pillars every 2 door i had body seemed to flex more i could be wrong tho lol
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
not a bad theory but the way i look at it a 4 door has more openings where no sheet metal is connected and therefore allows more flex. im no chassis engineer but a soda can with 4 holes is easier to crush than one with 2 holes.
@CodySnell_87
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jusrin21 i think c pillars have alot more structure than a sheetmetal quarter panel take off the sheetmetal then think about the core structure 4 door smaller opening smaller holes vs 2 door having 2 less structural pillars but a cherokee is basically an indestructible soda can so anythings possible
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
@@CodySnell_87 haha like i said im no engineer so i could totally be wrong but that was my theory. I have also only seen 4 door XJs with all the doors removed have the body fall apart.
@CodySnell_87
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jusrin21 yea idk they both need unibody stiffners so i guess it doesn't matter lol
Hey guys where can i find these coil insert "progressive bump stops" for my jk What a build!
@lorenzobustos1253
3 жыл бұрын
They have them in different sizes as well.
Ok, everything is fantastic and surreal (for me here in Italy everything is impossible even to think) but .. what kind of fenders are those? (They don't seem to be the Notch Customs).
bad ass cant wait to see more.
love the ford motorcraft FL-1A oil filter he used, i use it on my O.B.S f150 🤣😂
yall need to see the bronco TTB swapped XJ...
Damn, that engine bay is clean.
@3:55 That Miata though lol! Didn’t know if that was an F35 or what with all that aero.
NICE Jeep! Great Job!!!
Dude, this Jeep is sick! Id love to hangout with this guy and help him build shit
HELL YEA TWO DOOR XJ!
What's the deal with solid axle vs I beam vs IFS when it comes to 2wd? He said that swaybars are difficult to do on beams, but I assume there are other driving dynamics factors to consider, as well as ease of construction and simplicity of maintenance factors, too. So what's the deal?
James.. Since you're an RC fan, can you pleeeease do a video on a Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) Prerunner build like Ivan Stewarts 94 PPI Trophy Truck.. I remember seeing a Tacoma garage build with 19 w/t using IRS 6-7 years ago at Pismo and it blew my mind.
Great video broom stick info is a first
That 2nd gen that drove by though 👌
I should’ve listened to check my motor mounts
NICE! Now let's see you drive it and see how it performs...
Keep up the good content and great merch 👍
Please, more info obout power steering box
Swat bars also tighten up the suspension a bit. Deffenitly a difference in handling.. I like running no swat bars most the time
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
ya no sway bars is definitely more comfortable but long ago gave up comfort for performance haha
Was that the Dave Ramsey theme song when he said snowball?
Do more Jeep xj builds
@terra-crew
3 жыл бұрын
We just bought one actually. It’s Nelson’s XJ that he built on the Hoonigan channel. He bought it back after selling it and we’re going to build it up.
This is so RAD!
What side mirrors are those? I like that they are Baja style but square.
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
wait for part 2 ;)
@bassist21685
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jusrin21 I CANT WAIT!!! Hahahaha
The unibody sucks but the 4.0L with some smart cage work and "frame" plating makes XJs really awesome. 2Drs are SUPER rare. Even being a Toyota guy I love my XJ I inherited from my Dad.
Jeep XJ
I have a 98 montero sport and I love this truck and I wanna turn it into something street able but able to blaze trails, where would I start? Please like this and comment I'm completely new to offroading and I need all the help I can get. Nobody makes adjustable upper and lower arm kits for it btw
Nice Jeep 💙💙💙💯👍
Where is the steering stabilizer? Where ia the ram assist?
I love this thing.
Dude counter activated
I got so excited for a new video then realized I watched this video earlier today 🤦🏼♂️ at least it’s a cool and humble guy not another truck bro with deep pockets and the show truck they claim too dirt, the flat brim hat over the ears and huge lens sun glasses. Please don’t feel attacked lol
what are those orange steering parts?
Hell yeah for the average guy garage builds!!!
What are those headlights?
love it !
This foo knows wassup
Don't know if the owner will see this but Justin, and chance you'd be willing to share your valve stacks? I have something similar, also with 2.5 bypasses (and even prothane bumps!), and am always curious about valve stacks for vehicles that are working well like yours. Not a lot of info on short-ish wheelbase, solid axle, 1:1 ratio shock valving. I think I'm pretty close to having mine how I want it (perfection is always just "1 more revalve" away, right? Haha), but I'd love to see what's working for you. Thnx
The 2 door is definitely cooler/better less common but rare? Lol
@Jusrin21
3 жыл бұрын
its fairly rare when compared to the 4 door XJ
Would love to know where he got his oil filter adapter. That is facing up? Man could ya put a link ?
@foch3
Жыл бұрын
Can't you just loosen the stock adapter and turn it.
@johnathanfields6797
Жыл бұрын
@@foch3 no unfortunately. There's a fitment link kinda like a keyed shaft
Badass!
Dig your driving and 2 door XJ Did you modfy the front axel?
are those bushwaker fender flares? if not, what are those?
@Prerunner_xj
9 ай бұрын
He took fenders off a tj and made brackets for them 🤘🏽
Question what brand and size of injectors you installed?
He should add frame stiffeners.
So 37s would be a good happy medium
What bumper did he say this was
can someone explain please prerunners are RWD only then how are called those trucks that are 4x4 like those on king of the hammer or those are rock crawlers but they also race in desert its comfusing for someone who dont know mutch about this sport not gonna lie thx for answers
In your own words describe what you see @ 2:42 😂
Come on babe, show me that junk in the trunk. Terra Crew "NOPE!" 😢