Jeep Commander Lift Kit Install
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2017
- Rough Country 2" lift kit install on 2008 Jeep Commander. Also installed 1.5" wheel spacers and huge 265/70/17 wheels. This spacer and wheel combo requires modification to the wheel wells (found out the hard way). I believe 1/2" smaller tires would work better.
Check out these links to the products used in this video!
Rough Country lift kit - amzn.to/2mUig2D
Wheel spacers - amzn.to/2hO2tx3
Monroe Extra Load shocks rear - amzn.to/2hMaORw
Complete strut assembly front (cheap) - amzn.to/2mSANfB
Better quality strut assembly
Monroe Quick Strut assembly front left - amzn.to/2HcZU5n
Monroe Quick Strut assembly front right- amzn.to/2EMIPxw
Adjustable ball joint - amzn.to/2AL3LDG
12/07/17 Edit - Car just came off the alignment and camber is too negative in front. Need adjustable ball joints.
If you make a purchase through these affiliated links I may earn a small fee (at no cost to you of course :-)).
Music by Ethan Meixsell and Silent Partner.
Looks good. Thinking about doing the same thing to my Commander. Thank you for posting this video so I can see exactly what it will look like.
Nice job man looks amazing I’m thinking of getting a leveling kit this week and spacers hope mine looks at good as yours.
old vid but still important lmao...Hey thanks for actually showing how and what to do so I can get the rear done...I just replaced everything up front, I mean jba uca and lower, ball joints tie rods, struts, clevis bolts...A real pain in the arse...everyone else just fast forwards through it then you are at the mercy of that...I got a WK and took me 16 hours counting store runs and coffee,eating, cigs stuff like that...2.5 inch lift gave me 4 almost 5 inches of lift...its crazy simple but everything in the salt belt is rusted (demon clevis bolt on lower control arm) I ordered two new bolts and it was the wrong one...lots of problems to run into ..its done though posting a vid todayon it...once again man thanks so much!
I Lifted mine 2 inches and spacers 2 as well and I loveeeeee it no problems so far
You gave me the idea. I went the same way. Same rear shocks, same kit, with a nerf bar rail. I chip tuned my 4.7 though. Spacer for the throttle body with a forced air intake. And a flowmaster makes it look, run & sound good. You started me on my jeeps looks (Thanx)
What chip did you use
I use a Thornton chip. With only premium gas. It adjusts the truck to your driving style. And I put on a sealed, true cold air intake. I'll send a Pic of it all.
I got 09 commander 2 " rough country lift I got the 265/70/17 cooper discoverer at3 and 1.5 spider trac wheel spacers no rubbing looks awesome and rides like stock
Excellent job! Shout out from Flint MI!
The music makes video difficult to watch, but he couldn’t ask a better helper !! Nothing like helping dad!
planning something for my 08 commander now that the wife is done with it and wants a new vehicle! thanks for the video
im in the same situation. Went shopping for car for myself and ended up buying her a new car. So i get the commander. P.S. dont bring wifes with when buying a car for yourself
Did the same lift and same size tires with no spacers though. I'm satisfied with it since I don't use it for off roading since the huge tires rub and hit everything in the well. 🤤I wish I could do a 4 or 6 inch lift but that would cost way too much to do. Spacers will be the next thing I buy. Great vid my friend!!!
You need to install extended bump stops so tyres won't rub.
I lifted my commander thanks to you, I did everything you did on the video.
Vladimir Flores I’m glad it worked out! Did you use the spacers and the same tire size? Any rubbing?
TDR Auto The arm is rubbing against the shock it just started doing that. I used the better Shock you recommend it and same tires and spacers. Thank you
Did you need the adjustable ball joints he mentioned??
@@blackmarketbarber I did.
Thank you! Which ones did you use to replace them if you don’t mind me asking?
How are those adjustable ball joints holding up? Wanting to go in this direction. What are the specs on those rims? Looks great
Where was this Video when I did my lift 2 years ago??? I had to just pray and hope I was doing it right....
Awesome video!
Awesome!
I’m looking to do mine soon
Excellent. Thanks for the links.
Great video. Thanks. Nice Jeep!
Hey, I know this is an older video, however I was just curious on what tire size you would run instead for the tires so they wouldn’t rub at full lock. I don’t want to get into trimming lol.
Thank you!! Great video!
Little update, vehicle came back from the alignment and it needs adjustable ball joint to correct too negative camber.
So for anyone doing this project, make sure you do the alignment. Otherwise you can wear your tires out fast and unevenly.
TDR Auto thanks for the update. I have 2.5" kit. Haven't installed it yet. Who sells adjustable ball joints ?
I have added the link in the video's description! Thanks! You can do the alignment first and see how much negative the camber is, then install the ball joint. To correct negative camber you basically need to move the top of the knuckle away from the strut.
TDR Auto thank you sir.
TDR Auto How much negative camber did you have?
TDR Auto I bought JBA Upper A-arms for lifted WK/XK to correct camber
Hi , did you put new suspensions at the rear, should I do so, or can I keep the original. I will really appreciate the link of all the parts you installed. Thanks for the informative video.
Wow man i love it !
Hi TDR auto. Great lift.
Got myself an '09 Commander, bought a suspension lift just like yours. I don't want to install it cos they said I need front differentials.
How was your CV axle after your lift was installed?
Thanks.
Looks Good 😎👍
I suggest getting a front diff drop if they have it. I got the 3 inch RC lift for my 3rd gen 4Runner which didn't come with the diff drop but I got one separate. Took a lot of the angle out of my front axles. But great job...looks great! If I can find one of these Commanders for less than a million bucks in my neck of the woods, it's gonna be my next project.
BuddyLe3
Thanks for the tip, I'll let my buddy know. I'll be doing lift to my Forester and it comes with subframe spacers to ease off the stress and keep the camber in check.
I like the look of the commander but when he got that lift it looks event better, wow :D
Awesome
This video is very helpful
I put that kit on the front and I had to remove it because if the width of the lift spacers is 2", the vehicle rises much more, since the front strut assembly rests on the middle of the lower suspension arm, not on the wheel hub.
Then hit the transmission axle in the fork when the suspension is extended.
I put another system (heavymetal suspensions) changing for a longer forks.
And to correct camber, I use JBA Upper A-arms for lifted WK/XK
J E just clarifying that with the installation of the 2” lift the stance also changes, and the front no longer rests lower than the rear. I’ve attempted once already to install this lift, which is sitting in my garage in the box. I got as far as removing the lower clevis bolt( lower strut fork) bolt and it seemed to be overly seized, I did soak it with lubricant for serval days and was still unable to beat the bolt loose.. Any Inputs Please?
@@d.mclean6300 I just did mine. Call jeep and order 2 new bolts and nuts and save the headache. As for removing, I had to cut the bolts out. Then the whole bushing sleeve came out which basicly renders the lower control arm shot. So pending on miles and where your located (mine was 136k miles and from the north east, with the ammount of disassembly, maybe new lower control arms are the way to go. That's what I did. It added like 250 bucks to the project cost but I plan on keeping my commander indefinitely so it was a worth wild investment in my opinion
Was the adjustable ball joint because of the wheel spacers or simply the lift? This is the first time I've heard of anyone need the adjustable ball joints before of the simply rough country lift.
Update; I have been driving this set up for a while and I can tell you get what you pay for. If you want good on and offroad performance, think about upgrading these struts/shocks, like Bilstein.
TDR Auto thanks bro I was about to click the button on Amazon but I figured I scoll through the comments to make sure! I tink I'm gunna go with Rancho or Blisten.
TDR Auto what are the rear shocks like??any good?
They are ok, like stock feeling maybe little stiffer, I would say they are more oriented for towing or frequent loading up.
how much dix all the parts cost?$$
So definitely get better shock n struts don’t use the same stock ones
Thank you for your video!! Hi Can you comment How many of the parts you mentioned should i buy for all the 4 wheels? Ill be buying it all from abroad. and What is the Ideal/maximum Rim Size and Wheel Size combination you can recommend that would not rub at all :).
Start the lower sway bar bolt by hand not with an impact , as it will cross thread . Good job though, I've done this twice now,first time was billstein HD's , They lasted 8 years, now I just put on munroe quick struts.
How are the Munroe struts lasting?
Getting ready for spacers after my lift install. Thanks for the vid. Did I see you put red locktite before you put the spacer on? Maybe anti seize? not sure. Any thoughts? I was just going to locktite the lugs......which I think you didn't do.
No I didn't use locktite. I use locktite where there are increased vibration or centrifugal forces. As long as I tight the bolts right, they're not coming loose. You still need to do periodic inspections especially after throwing in aftermarket parts.
Roger that.
For future reference, disconnecting the control arms isn't necessary. Jack up the opposite side and it'll provide enough clearance for the spring installation.
Hey I need a huge favor , what tolds and sizes did you used for this job? Planning to do mine tomorrow
Did you get a rub on the back of the spindle/knuckle rubbing against the bottom portion of the shock assembly?
TDR Auto, what is the modification to the wheel wells that is needed with this lift? RC recommends 265/70R17 tires with this lift kit, which is what you used. So I am wondering what modification was needed? Could it be because you used aftermarket wheels and not the stock Jeep wheels to put the 265/70R17 tires on (this could cause a different offset if the new wheel package did not match the stock offset)? I am about to do this exact job next week and want to be prepared for anything unexpected.
Brady Thomas
Those wheels are 17x9 and offset -6 with 1 inch spacers.
The owner cut off bit of the rear wheel wells and had to hammer the pinch wall behind it completely flat. We removed and bypassed the rear coolant lines as well.
Great video! Using the Rough Country lift kit, do you "have to" replace any other stock part on the commander?
I did not but I did have to replace upper control arm on passenger side only because it was worn. When I got bigger tires I added 1.5 wheel spacers to fit 265/70/17
Thinking about doing the same to my Commander 5.7 HEMI
Dont change the control arm my friend, how good was it after a long time?????
What is the total time it take you to finished it?? I’m looking forward to do the same thing on my 2009 commander but with the help of a friend.
How much was lift? I was looking at lift blocks and shock / struts and spacers . Keeping stock wheels and tires for now .
Bro your daughter just made my butt laugh so hard my wife looked at me like I was crazy but good job I'm learning I'm learning
Actually, I'd like to know what these songs are. I liked it.
would this work just using a spring compressor? Seems easier to get the at least the rear done,no?
I had a question, I wanted to know what the name of the new rear shock absorbers that you installed.
Daughters are the best!
What size rims and tires did you put on it?
Freaking Awesome 😎👍
What brand struts did you put in? The bottom of my strut is sitting on my CV axle
Did you get the strut back in without using a spring compressor ?
Any suggestions on bigger brakes? Maybe wishful thinking but what about from A higher trim charger or challenger??
What else did you have to change other than the shocks an struts ??
Did you have to replace the upper control arms
I have a 2007 and want to add this lift. What size tire did you use?
These XK look best with 6 inches of lift with 35's. Not too practical, but that's how to make them look as good as a H2 Hummer. Grand Cherokees WK of the same model year can get by with much less lift and look great
I had some problems with from wheels , they hit with the cover
How well does it ride with the helper springs in the back?
HI , WHERE DO YOU BUY THOSE SPACERS? BRAND? .... GREAT VIDEO BY THE WAY
Mk Perez
Hi, thanks! The product links are in the description. The spacers are made by Rough Country.
My Jeep is lifted but the front tiers keep rubbing on the wheel barrow when I turn any solutions you might recommend
What size tires are you running?
What tires and rims are you using? Have you had any issues with your Commander? I bought one 4 months ago and it’s already sitting. 🤦🏻♀️
The “sponsored shop” 3.25 in lift kit will fit a 2006 jeep commander? Wanna know before I buy it
Hello, great video!!
I did a 2.25 lift on my 2006 Commander about 8 years ago! I just finished putting new struts, JBA upper control arms , lower control arms, sway bar links, bushings, and tie rod ends in the front. I replaced shocks and sway bar links in the back. Does the rear of your Jeep Commander sit lower than the front?? Before I did all this work, myJeep sat very even, now it sits lower in the back. I was thinking coil springs, but the dealer can only get the right side🤔and the left side has been discontinued?? Any thoughts??
👍🏻👍🏻
Yes - good question! I want to lift my jeep commander but I don't like the sagging rear end look. Anyone out there with suggestions?
Ive seen lots of rear springs for sale on amazon or Ebay ?
How has this set up doing for you? How many miles were on your commander when you did this? I’m at 120k and definitely thinking of doing the rough country kit, wheel spacers, and some new suspension.
My buddy bought it with 137k and next day we ordered all these parts. I was afraid the ride will be more boat like after the lift. But to my surprise it rides no different! Probably thanks to the new struts and shocks as well.
What where the struts because when I look on amazo I can’t find them
LegendaryBishop1
Look in the video's description. I put all the links there.
What size tires can you on these ?
Did you have to buy a brake line extension? Got everything I need just need to know if I need to extend or buy new brake lines since it’s being lifted.
Hi there im a commander owner as well and no you dont need to make changes to your brake lines, i lifted my commander 3inches front and 2.5 on back to make it loom even and my brake lines are perfect ;)
Have never done any mechanical to a vehicle and was looking to do somthing like this is this a more challenging project or could it be a good first try thing
This is not a job for a beginner. One of the main problems with suspension work is seized bolts and stuff, and you need to know some tricks of the trade and have a good armoury of tools to deal with them. Eg I have a 3/4" socket drive set that I often resort to using.
Did you have to do anything with the axels? My boots keep ripping.
New here,what lift,and tire rim size,sorry if I missed all info,just going thru lotta crap in life and jeep is all I got,can't afford newer truck,gotta do so.d work on it,but figured might as add,please help,lift?,tire rim size?
What did that cost? I have a 2009 Jeep Liberty 4x4 trail rated wanting to do this to it
How’s the lift working after many years and miles?
I just bought a commander. Lifted with 3 inches in the front. But it makes a rubbing/grinding cranking sound when turning. The previous owner says it's because the lift is too high. So it needs a 2 inch instead of a 3 inch. But another person says I need wheel spacers. What exactly could it be?
What offset or backspacing are the wheels?
Can I use the same strut on the commander to do the lift?
copper anti-seize or locktite. OR BOTH>>??
How did you get the camber right?
Hi, this is 33 inch tires?
All other videos are showing painful techniques, guys are using wrecking bar to fit front strut assembly beck on,They need help from friends to do this job...Now we know..do it the smart way and you can do it by your self. Thanks.
What kind of tire is that brand wise.
wow beautiful 😍
what size tires can you fit? will 33 fit?
cool!
How much did this setup cost?
I know nothing about suspension or lifting a vehicle, did you buy new strut assemblies and the leveling kit? Why not just longer/bigger strut assemblies?
Because there is a significant price difference between these two.
I heard that your supposed to get longer rear shocks when lifting.. are the monroe shocks you put on stock length or longer?
Kevin Gerald Stock length. My friend the owner of the car was on tight budget. Later on he put on shock extensions.
I read that the monroe 58643 shocks are longer and fix this problem without extensions...they are for a ford f150 but apparently will work!
What wheels are those?
Question I did the same set up as you did the back look a little little bit lower than the front in the beginning for you
MrEamaya08
Yes the front sits a little higher thanks to the strut where is mounted to the control arm. 2" spacers in front will lift little higher then 2" in rear.
Spring compressor makes it easier not having to unbolt everything
Do you need new or different shocks when adding these spacers? Or did you just upgrade?
You don’t need to replace the shocks, but If they are old it will improve ride quality.
Do u still have it?
Hey it looks like my area
How much is a lift kit like that?
Hola disculpe una pregunta que número de llantas tiene en su jeep comander tengo unos rines 18 y necesito unas llantas como esas men gustan
how many ball joints did you buy ? 2 or all 4 ?
The front upper ball joints had to be replaced, so 2.
great video! I'd rather the peaceful workshop sounds than the soundtrack though.....
Did you had to get longer rear shock absorbers?
Trucker Danny My buddy used shock extensions on the bottom.
I was wondering about the upper control arms alot say to change them with this lift because the ball joint will fail and cause the wheel to fall off. I notice you didn't change this. What is your reasoning behind it? Thanks
Donavan Garcia
My friend did the research and requested this work. He never heard replacing control arms with 2" lift. You do need adjustable ball joints or control arms to correct the camber though if it's out of spec.
Thanks for the reply, I didn't think so since it's only 2in the are horror stories had me worried and there is quit a few. As for the ball joints you just pop them out and put those ones in ?. Look up jba upper control arms if you get a chance they explain why you should use them with a 2in.
The commander looks more like an xj than what the new Cherokee's look like
size tires and rim????