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How to Measure Your Jeep for Custom Long-Arm Control Arms

In This Guide The Project: CarBuff & RockJock Custom Arms, No Re-Welding The Three Measurements Measuring Bent Arms Pictures Make the Difference Common Jeep JK Measurements Prefer Off-the-Shelf? What'...

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Jul 24, 2026 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Ram 3500 Tear Down for Long Arm Install Pt. 4 — Prep, Bracket Removal & Frame Cleanup

In This Guide The Build So Far What Is in the Long Arm Kit Tear Down: Removing Old Control Arms and Drop Brackets The Point of No Return: Cutting Factory Lower Control Arm Mounts Frame Cleanup and Wel...

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Apr 6, 2024 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

LJ Wrangler 3.5in Lift Kit Front Install -- Core 4x4 Camp Series Guide

In This Guide What We Are Installing Order of Operations Bump Stop Extension Kit Coil Springs and Brake Lines Setting Control Arm Lengths Installing the Control Arms Shock Installation JKS Sway Bar Qu...

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Sep 15, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

XJ Cherokee Wheels & Tires — Finishing the Core 4x4 Build

In This Guide Final Prep Before Wheels Go On Under the XJ: Core 4x4 Long Arms and Suspension New Wheels and Tires: Method + Kanati Mud Hog Wheels Installed: The Finished Look Full Build Recap: From Ru...

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Jun 25, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Powder Coating and Installing an XJ Cherokee Rear Bumper — Dirtbound Off-Road Highline Series

In This Guide What Is in the Box Sandblasting and Powder Coating Prep Work: Removing Old Bumper Brackets Cutting the Frame Rail for the Brackets Installing the Frame Brackets Mounting and Aligning the...

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Jun 18, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Installing XJ Cherokee Rear Fender Flares -- More Clearance for Your Lifted XJ

In This Guide What You Need for the Rear Install Step 1: Initial Fender Trim Step 2: Mark Your Fender Flare Support Guidelines Step 3: Horizontal Cuts and Fold-In Step 4: Drill Mounting Holes Step 5: ...

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Jun 11, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Installing XJ Cherokee Front Fender Flares — Bushwacker Flat Flare Install Guide

In This Guide Why Flat Fender Flares on the XJ? What Is in the Kit and What You Need Step 1: Install the Front Fender Support Step 2: Mark and Trim the Fender Step 3: Grinding and Paint Step 4: Inner ...

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Jun 4, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Powder Coating and Installing an Off-Road Bumper on a Jeep Cherokee XJ

In This Guide Where the XJ Build Stands The Dirtbound Off-Road Bumper Sandblasting the Bumper and Brackets Powder Coating: Primer, Top Coat, and UV Protection Installing the Frame Braces Mounting the ...

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May 27, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Rhino Lining a Jeep XJ Cherokee -- Budget Trail Jeep Makeover

In This Guide Why Rhino Line an XJ Cherokee? What You Need for a DIY Rhino Line Job Step 1: Strip the Exterior Step 2: Sand and Scuff Every Surface Step 3: Mask Everything Step 4: Rust Treatment Step ...

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Mar 28, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

XJ Cherokee Lift Kit Install Part 2 — Rear Leaf Springs, Shocks, and Brake Lines

In This Guide Game Plan: Rear Suspension Teardown Brake Line Relocation Leaf Spring Removal: Watch for Fused Crush Sleeves Shock Removal: Broken Upper Bolts How to Fix Broken XJ Shock Bolts New Leaf S...

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Jan 30, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

XJ Jeep Cherokee Long Arm Kit Install — Step-by-Step Guide

In This Guide Before You Start: Springs and Shocks First Step 1: Remove the Factory Lower Control Arm Mounts Step 2: Remove the Factory Crossmember Step 3: Mock Up and Drill for the Frame Brackets Ste...

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Jan 23, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

XJ Cherokee Lift Kit Install — Part 1: Front-End Teardown

In This Guide The Build: What This XJ Needs Step 1: Spray Penetrating Fluid on Everything Step 2: Remove the Steering and Track Bar Step 3: Remove Control Arms, Shocks, Springs, and Sway Bar Step 4: L...

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Jan 16, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

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