Jeep Cherokee XJ Budget Build Part 1 - RC Builds - Episode 1 

I like the fact , Rough Country lift kit, comes with rear leaf springs and not just a plastic block spacer. Also very realistic. Cutting Rusty bolts, reusing old Hardware and no torque wrench. Backyard Style.

Thanks for making this video! Just finished installing the 4.5 RC kit on my 2000 XJ Sport (even the same color). Lessons learned: 1. Bawcum's a lot better at this stuff than me. 2. A real-deal professional lift is a lot better than jacks and stands. 3. Flag head bolts are evil. 4. A schmuck like me can pull it off if he's stubborn enough, has a long enough breaker bar, and his neighbors will tolerate high volume foul language.

Nice video, buying a rust free 94 xj with 137,000 miles tomorrow. Can't wait

First just want to thank Rough Country for offering a lift kit that not only is superrior but kills the price of other kits that dosent even offer the extent of the 4.5 x lift R Country sells.It is verry easy to install ,all the hard ware that you need is in the kit yes you have to reuse some of the original hard ware no problem there.This kit gets you off the ground and out in the woods having a great time.I enjoyed the lift so much as I opted to buy there upgrade to the long arm kit now we are talking.This kit is BEAFY .Will and do endorse this and all rc products and yes I needed the rc slip yolk eleminator kit with rc drive line,even with the 2 inch transfer case drop I still had drive line issues,besides who wants the transfer case hanging down 2 inches. I give Rough Country A big thumbs up this company rocks!!!!

This just gave me even more hope to my XJ dream, awesome video guys, my dad and I used to have an XJ but sold it for a first Gen Cummings

Just did this lift on my garage floor, with no power tools. This is my 3rd RC lifted XJ. The lift is great quality. People who have complained, don’t follow the recommended maintenance. Keep them greased properly. 2 XJs with 6.5 long arm RC lifts., and one with this one. Yes, I do use them on rocks- very happy with performance and quality for the cost. Still running all 3 XJs.

Between you guys and bleepinjeep's videos I'll get my 2 xjs on the trails in no time.

Nice job guys. U guys literally keep it simple and show every step. Keep making vids like this . Love from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

Awesome build! Xj's for the WIN!

+Cwalk All of the parts from this build are still available at www.roughcountry.com

20:06 made my night, couldn't stop laughing on those guys bouncing inside

Thanks for doing something on the XJ! Got the same kit (except I had to go with the 3-1/2" Leaf Pack and 1" Block combo on the back due to too great of an arch on the 4-1/2" leafs). However the issue with the 4-1/2" leafs not fitting is very rare but does happen. RC sent me the 3-1/2"s and told me to keep the 4-1/2" Leafs! The kit has been great and have not had one issue. RC Service is unparalleled!!!

That Jeep looks like a beast man great job and great video

Imagine being able to buy a decent XJ for $2,500 in 2021. 🥲

Thanks for a great video guys. Nice job!

nice! Ive got the same jeep, same RC 4.5 lift, same fender flares, same size wheels and tires and it does very well off road.

You make it look Soooo easy.

Love it. Amazing XJ.

great build!

The steel wheels were purchased from the Rough Country website.

I've been working on my lift (4.5 in on 00 XJ) for about 6 weeks (I know, but rain, snow and work have caused delays). Good lift kit, I would suggest replacing worn components. I will have replaced all the tie rods ends, as well as repaired any rust on the frame. I also replaced the front sway bar bushings as well as front spring tower grommets. Mine were worn and this is a good time to replace. Also, order new bolts that hold the springs to the frame. Otherwise, I've been impressed with the kit. I've got a new set of 33 x 12.5 tires and rims. I also have a set of bush wacker fender flares. The new springs with the 4.5 in lift are massive compared to the original. If your jeep sags after installing these babies, you must be hauling cement on the side.

Hello friends, my name is Julio from Brazil, congratulations for the great work, this car was very good

thank you for taking the time ,i am redoing a 1999 xj from ground up i will be looking into a 4.5 lift again thank you

Well done. That looks like a quality product. I'm planning to do the same amount of lift on my 97 zj, I will definitely consider a Rough Country lift kit.

Nice ,good job duds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome thanks guys!

Just bought my xj 2 days ago for 1100 came with this rc kit

i like how everything was just ran in with a impact.i didn't see one thing get torqued with a torque wrench.anti seize would have been nice to see used on the bolts too,seeing how the original bolts didnt want to come out easy at all.

Beautiful jeep

Nice video guys thank you

Nice video. We are going to lift my sons 93 xj. Thanks for the video

Nice 👍 and good job you guys have done ✅

Love XJ

that is an awesome kit I want to do that with my jeep.

Did you really say "supreme rock-crawling beast" - pretty funny. I think your gonna need to deal with the stock open differentials and your 3.07 gear ratio before you go "crawling" over anything. Anyway just wanted to give you a hard time over the rock crawling beast thing and let everyone know that RC has great customer service. Had a shock issue on the kit for my TJ and RC really stood behind their stuff and got me taken care of. If you have an issue all you have to do is call them up and they will take care of you.

Excelente trabajo saludos desde paraguay

I want to do this exact build but painted black and white zebra striped. Love the safari look of the XJ. Have since I was a kid.

Love the premise, but holy audio levels guys.

Love my RC lift on my YJ.

Very nice. Just bought a 1990 2 door XJ

Still waiting for my rough country stearing stabalizer. Can't wait to see how well the steering stabalizer I ordered from amazon works

Thank you for supporting MCQBushcraft. Now I am looking for products for my 2016 Toyota 4Runner Premium Trail.

Still here Still sick Still appreciating in value

just got me a one owner 98 xj 130k for 1000 bucks.... almost like new. time for this kit !

Never thought I would miss 2013 so much

cool vid! I would forget the flares and installed Detroit locker in the rear. thanks!!!

Nice work 👍❤️💐

All right buddy, thanks. Now I know.

This may be what my 01 XJ needs.

ive been a painter for 20+ years. I can make a car look amazing. but oil changes, brakes rotors is about as far as my mechanical confidence goes haha. I FINALLY got a jeep because I want to do the off road thing. 99' xj with the 5" lift and tires and stuff...so its a great starter. Im HOPING this jeep will be my toy to try to learn mechanical stuff and also off roading. so im gonna prob copy this 2 part video. right after I put a custom paintjob on it.

Instead of spending money on flares... maybe replace the shackles and throw some decent steering on.

Wow you just gave me a great idea for my 95, shoot was already set on lift tires wheels. But 5k single income of 4 try to make it work. Thanks my wife thanks you as well

I see a lot of videos out there that really trash Rough Country. I've got about 20,000 miles on a Rough Country lift. I did have some issues after install but they had decent support and helped me out and I've had no issues after that with their products. I think if you're looking to do suspension on a budget it's worth looking into.

Ive seen the zep45 black can penetrate when pb blaster couldnt. I work on farm equipmemt for a living ,rebuilding grain bin motors and crop driers. Ought to give it a try

I really love this video, thank you guys..

Goood jeep xj congratulations

I'm actually running an '00 XJ myself at the moment -- nice to find a video for close comparisons. Suspension is still stock, but I just installed K&N intake, BBK high-flow throttle body and a cat-back Flowmaster system. Next on the list is a 3-3.5" lift and tires -- most likely an SYE / driveshaft to go with it. I can guarantee I'm over $5,000 at that point.I guess that's my only note. I wouldn't necessarily consider a 4-4.5" kit a budget build, especially with Mick Thompson tires. Other then that, very nice ride, and you guys have given me a few ideas. On to video two. Thanks RC!

I have a 3" Rough country lift with leaf springs kit on my XJ and like it.I also bought the adjustable top control arms.That being said anything over a 3" lift should need a SYE and new CV rear driveshaft to eliminate vibration.I see you havent done that here.I can imagine it vibrates and the rear driveline is not on the slip joint by very much.

Bought the kit, broke a tie rod immediately, rear sags after less than a year. Still competes with the high dollar rigs. Best bang for your buck in my opinion.

Exelente trabajo muy profesional

What amazes me they didn't put any lock tight or anti seize on any parts of this build. Like really if I was the customer you would redo everything you did !

I picked up my xj for $500. No rust. So i got you guys bet from the start haha

bravo excellent.

That's roughly what I have in mine price wise and some of the same equipment. People in my area have 8 to 12 grand in there jeeps starting with $2,500 to $3,000. But I do see your point we XJ owners usually don't have a $5,000 budget altogether at once to start with. Lol! I started with a nineteen ninety-eight $2,500 talked down to $2,300 x j with 160000 MI almost 4 yrs ago. 3 inch lift (have a 6 inch waiting g to be installed instead now tho) 15 x 8 Blackout wheels with 31 inch Mastercraft MXT Mud tires new beefy suspension and steering components including adjustable trackbar and steering box front wheel bearings 4 new shocks. And due to wheels 2 inch wheel spacers. She has 311,000 miles now and still upgrading!

I would really like this suspension lift and tires and rim set up on my

01 163k miles have the RC 3 inch suspension lift kit, added rousch steering damper tie rods,wheel bearings, roof rack, water pump, thermostat, brake system, 31x10.50R15 tires/rims. Everything works👍

I LOVEEEEEE how all these bolts came out soooo easily! Lol

definitely read all the reviews you can on Rough Country. I really wish I would have.

It's hard to beat the xj's value

I really love this kit it has impressive quality for the price

nice vid :D good work

Jesus cries every time you use a chrome socket on an impact gun.

Grate vid wish I had the money to do a lift and tires on my 1986 gmc short bed that is stock right now

Looked practically all day for a rough country lift kit for my Jeep Cherokee xj. Wanted 3” but couldn’t find it anywhere.

its the outtakes that got you the sub..

Sweet

I want one..😍😍

I was expecting that kit to be around $1100. Nice job keeping it under a grand! Awesome! A lot more attainable and less sticker shock.

Hey guys. I’m building an xj sport 1995. I just would really appreciate what the offset measurements were on the 15x8 rims chosen for the Jeep in the video. Thank you 🙏

Awesome I found one a 1999 xj for $800 near mint.

Should have budgeted in new gears for the axles. 33" tires are a lot of strain on those little axles at stock gearing.. Anyway, I love my XJ and nice to see you guys build one!

Now all I have to do is find a good jeep for $2500!

does anybody with an xj really have a 5 thousand dollar budget though?

Exelent

Great video. Do you run into any vibration issues with late '00-01 XJs with the low pinion front axle?

Great

Can u guys do a Jeep commander build serious about building one thank u

What amazes me is that people are so fixated on the look they don't think about the engine in these videos

96 XJ for $4900. I have a $100 left. Woooohoooo!

Do you make a video like this for the ZJ? Last month i put a 3.5" from you guys on my ZJ...instructions were alittle confusing but I figured it out.. Still very informative. .my buddy wants to put a lift on his xj..this is a big help

Awesome! Do you guys send kits to Brazil?

My engine blue up !!

This looks just like my Jeep but mines green with the tan trim on the bottom. I have a 4.5 inch lift with 33s

I want a lift like that for my 99 xj!

Rough country suspension makes the country rougher.

5 k but only in parts ... + labor nice job !!!!!!

good 👍

Pregunta, esos que le pusieron esa suspencion, tienen Bamboleo de la muerte? Yo creo que no

Makes me want another jeep Cherokee lol

hey guys again Greetings from Panama! wanted to thank you! everything arrived in great condition as ordered! project is DIY . doin it with your 3 inch lift at the moment could not afford the SYE+ CV chaft so i got the TC drop kit for now was about to start putting everything togehter I will use the stock 15 inch wheels and was wondering in ur opinion what is the biggest widest meanest tire size i can put in there w/o further mods to driveline differentials etc. and with out using spacers they are hard to get down here and money is low still have tires and paint to go. ( and the same question with spacers if i get some for cheap) was thinking a 31 but wanted it really wide... ( will post pictures as soon as it comes out of the shop o btw coils got the orange is the new black treatment and the RC stickers will be over that baby!