The trim work looks great, that's good looking rig.

@rockyjordy3271

3 жыл бұрын

you probably dont care but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my gf for the last couple of months :)

@cullenaustin6882

3 жыл бұрын

@Rocky Jordy yea, been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :D

Very nice trim job on the rear. Simply artistic. 👌

Hi Richard, Im asking if you can show us more about the sway bar links Im interested on how you made it , the reason I want to lift 3" my ZJ 93 and wanna know the mods I will need to do, thanks

what's your thoughts on that lift? Im running rubicon takeoffs with no axle upgrades or gearing changes in the near future. 33s are on but have yet to disconnect swaybars until I lift I've done about the same trimming as you (albeit a little more aggressive and carefree than yours) but thinking that zone 4 inch is the ticket in terms of price and it comes with lower control arms

I have a zj 98 5.9 and I want to put some 33s what lift do you recommend ??

what offset are you running

Well you should say in you personal opinion , i have 8 + lift in my zj using long arm and the trining in very minimum back bumber is trim out but is for lock ,35 tires and going up yo 37

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

Gotcha. I dont mind hacking at the sheet metal. But youre right, this is all in my personal experience.

@kenskens69

5 жыл бұрын

@@Rich9143 i liked any how doing good work

Can you still open the rear doors? Do you have a video of how you did it?

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

Doors open just fine. I have pictures on my Instagram, no video sorry.

Did you end up re gearing for the 35s? I'm running 33s at the moment but gonna need tires soon and was thinking of going bigger

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

Working on a set of axles with 4.88s, wj knuckle/brake swap, sleeves, gussets and other bracketry. I did get new 35s though. Spin well with the 3.73s for now with OD off.

@stibmx6898

4 жыл бұрын

@@Rich9143 I was thinking of going with the Rubicon Express 4.5 inch spring in the front and 3.5in Rubicon Express springs in the rear to eliminate that awful downward rake look in the front of my zj. Would that maybe work? Or what size lift do you recommend to clear that ugly awful rake look?

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

@@stibmx6898 I kinda like just a little bit of rake that way steep hills aren't as steep. Not too much though definetly agree. I've got buddies that claim the rear/front spring swap holds up the front end pretty decent. It's really only a problem with the v8s , which having a V8 is never a problem so it's all perspective. Maybe Accos adjustable up front? That way you can dial it all in how you'd want it.

We'res the charcoal canister

Do you have any photos of your rear fenders how you cut and fold

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet

5.5 inches of lift is the maximum before considering long arms. I've got adjustable short arms and I'm sitting north of 6 inches.

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

Maximum or minimum?

@justdoingit.43

4 жыл бұрын

From what I was told by rough country industries is 5.5 inches is the maximum you want to put on a short arm. One of my Jeep buddies had seven inches on a short-arm and ripped his rear control arm mounts off.

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

@@justdoingit.43 Ahh gotcha ya I'd agree. 5.5" is a lot on short arms.

Can i cut the original rear arm and extend it by welding

@Rich9143

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely can BUT I would A.)not recommend it because the oem are super weak and B.) You'll want adjustability, at least that's always the goal. If you can weld you should build something solid out of DOM honestly. Doesn't need to be a fancy joint but definetly a beefier arm

I’ve got a two inch lift with 31 inch tires with no mods to the trim/bumpers, can I go any bigger

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

With no timming, gonna be pretty hard to turn and you won't have any up travel. With trimming...well I saw an XJ (what was left of an XJ) on 40s with no lift over stock height.

Do you have any videos of how you did the rear

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

I don't yet but I will soon.

@newmexicooffroadvideoslock8814

4 жыл бұрын

@@Rich9143 Do you have to do any type of welding

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

@@newmexicooffroadvideoslock8814 I've done a bunch of welding on the Grand Hero. 2x6 sliders, a hoop on the winch plate, new brackets on my axles. The lift install did not require any welding if that's what you're referring to. Also, the fender trim only required a decent angle grinder and a BFH

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

Video on the rear trim is up!

@newmexicooffroadvideoslock8814

4 жыл бұрын

@@Rich9143 nice ok thanks

what lift kit did you go with for this video

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

Zone Offroad 4" short arm. It's been supplemented with adjustable uppers and an adjustable front track bar.

@pvmwarchief

4 жыл бұрын

@@Rich9143 looks big for a 4inch lift

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

@@pvmwarchief can't be afraid to open up the wheel wells. All about a clean cut and following the body line.

I have an 04 zj beautiful low mileage original shape. I want to leave it cosmetically bone stock inside and out but i want to give it a more aggressive look. I want to go with 32×10.50s (if that tire exists) or 11.50s if need be. Ive been thinking 3 inches but im not sure if that would be enough? Maybe i should go 3.5? I plan on running the stock wheels and some slightly aggressive all terrains.

@alexanderbarrera9140

3 жыл бұрын

Wj you have

@notavailable7379

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderbarrera9140 yes I've come to realize that lol thank you. I never cared for the grand Cherokees to be Frank. I was always a CJ, XJ, MJ guy

@alexanderbarrera9140

3 жыл бұрын

@@notavailable7379 i use to think the wj was a ugly jeep. But when you build them nice they turn out looking pretty badass. Id choose the wj than these newer model grand cherokees.

@notavailable7379

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderbarrera9140 I have come to the same conclusion myself as of late. It seems I always despise new body styles on almost all vehicles. I hated the 3rd gen rams for YEARS AND YEARS and now I think they can be some damn attractive trucks under the right circumstances. The 2017+ fords are the only "new" body styles I have ever found immediately attractive. I even hate the modern wranglers. I love the Tjs and the CJs and that's its I don't even like the YJs

I have lift my zj 8.5 inch for 35inch tire

@Rich9143

3 жыл бұрын

Different strokes for different folks. My goal was to keep it super low cog.

Do you have any video of how you did your rear fenders

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

I don't unfortunately but I will try and walk people through it next time I've got a stock zj parked next to me.

@newmexicooffroadvideoslock8814

4 жыл бұрын

@@Rich9143 OK I would really appreciate that cause I want to get minds cut thank you

If you really use your Jeep for off-roading rock crawling like I do my Jeep has 4.5 lift kit with rubicon express lift springs it seems really high with 31s but when I’m climbing some steep hills my axles travel a bunch without sway bars. If you guys just wanna look cool then put the biggest tire you could fit... but it won’t be great off road, if your actually climbing I live in California and I like to go to some really hilly climbs local and in big bear. My Jeep has been through it all and can hang with some really expensive rigs... the Jeep in this video look like is has ok clearance, bet I could get those mudders to rub on this crazy hill climb down the street

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

I really do. I too have disconnects and made up for tire size with 1 ton steering, a better gear box and pump and bump stops. But you probably already figured this thing only goes to the malls here in Colorado anyways. Feel free to watch another channel.

@kamereno

4 жыл бұрын

My Off-Road Obsession your Jeep looks great my comment was mainly replying to other comments about bigger tires, u did a great job shaving body, but yeah let me drive I’ll disconnect your sways 100$ says I’ll get the puppy to rub somewhere unless you restricted articulation with long bump stops...

@kamereno

4 жыл бұрын

My Off-Road Obsession what gears are you running? Mine has 373s works good with the 31s but I’m getting new Springs for the rear so I might go to 32s tbh.

Do you know if a 1994 jeep Laredo v8 can be lifted ?

@johnduffy3449

4 жыл бұрын

Of course it can

@playboy0869

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnduffy3449 nice I'm thinking of purchasing a a 1994 jeep Laredo but the only thing it has 200,000 miles idk if that's to much I'm new to Jeeps.

@johnduffy3449

4 жыл бұрын

playboy 08 do it bro, these are gonna be hard to come by in the next 10 years

@playboy0869

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnduffy3449 cool I didn't cause the bottom was all rusted man :( I might just get a Jeep liberty haha

@Rich9143

4 жыл бұрын

Yup its the same suspension setup and everything. That body style is known as the ZJ

lift 6 tyres 33?

@Rich9143

6 жыл бұрын

rigs offrods 4" Lift with 33s

@rigsoffrods9386

6 жыл бұрын

thx ;)

I got a 3 Inch lift do you think that 33 will fit under it

@kzoomin

5 жыл бұрын

On stock short arms maybe. On adjustable short arms yes. But check your wheel back spacing accordingly and extend bumpstops. Front bumper cover trim and chassis mods also. Regearing is highly recommended if you don't want to over work the transmission.

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

It'll be tight and likely require some trimming. I've got 4" and wheel 1.25" spacers and I still rub the control arms on full lock

@robertrohme8042

5 жыл бұрын

OK do you think trimming would be better then Putting another 2" inches of lift

@kzoomin

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertrohme8042 I prefer lower cog myself. Fitting biggest tire on lowest lift. I'm currently sitting at 3.5inches on 32s. Considering 4inches on 35s when it's time to buy tires..

@kzoomin

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertrohme8042 33s can be done on a 2inch bb. Backspacing, extended bumpstops, and trimming for sure.. stock gearing?? V8 or 4.slo??

The saying is human beings want to be promoted to their peak of inaficiancy

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

Which explains all of your nay saying but no content of your own to prove anything else otherwise.

@kzoomin

5 жыл бұрын

Try to be efficient first at spelling.

Specify the goal and need money

@Rich9143

2 жыл бұрын

What's the question?

Why 33 inch tires their is no benefit

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

They got me to the Blanca Peak just fine. With a locker and some reasonable driving, almost anything is possible.

@kanoandlupo3707

5 жыл бұрын

I never had a problem running 33 inch tires with my short arm zj

@keithlea6804

5 жыл бұрын

I take you for a ride in my 96 Cherokee. Locked up with 33s you will see the humor in your question

@kzoomin

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of ignorant question is that? Are you still a kid? "There" are different builds. Some are overland expo rigs and some are dedicated rock crawlers.

@martinvalencia6141

5 жыл бұрын

@@kzoomin no benefit? Try running your factory 28s on a trail and see how that goes for you.

Dont selll it bro you will regret it.

@Rich9143

3 жыл бұрын

Sold it a while back now. Kinda regret it but I'm into supermoto now. Also I have plans to SAS a Ranger

If you want 35s get a real truck, I'm not talking s, I have a grand but why are you trying to build a truck to the point where it is useless?

@Rich9143

5 жыл бұрын

I chose this because it suites my family fine. A "real truck" would also be real hard to fit on a lot of Colorado trails and switchbacks. Thats just my opinion just as you've got yours.

@kzoomin

5 жыл бұрын

Let's say a truck/4door wrangler (longer wheelbase) with the same amount of tire and lift as 2door wrangler/xj,zj (shorter wb).. Will not perform as well off-road on the trails. Diesel trucks are awesome for towing shit tho.

@martinvalencia6141

5 жыл бұрын

Theres people i personally know running 40s on these grand cherokees, it's a real truck if you ask me.

@kzoomin

5 жыл бұрын

@@martinvalencia6141 I'm in the auto/truck industry. These grand cherokees are NOT trucks. Trucks have ladder type frames. SUV's with ladder type frames are suburbans, 4runner, tahoe, etc. The grand cherokee share a unibody design similar to a sedan, coupe, wagon, mini van etc.

@martinvalencia6141

5 жыл бұрын

@@kzoomin that's just an opinion you have, these vehicles are trucks. The insurance company considers them trucks, when my family bought one new the jeep dealership referred to them as trucks.