Jeep XJ CavFab Heavy Duty Steering & HD Adjustable TrackBar Install

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In today's video we install the CavFab Heavy Duty Crossover Steering & HD adjustable trackbar on our Jeep XJ! Along with installing everything I'll give you some tips and tricks to help you measure your trackbar and alignment to help you save money by not visiting a shop.
Cavfab one ton steering and adjustable trackbar:
Steering:
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Trackbar:
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@TACTICALWOOKIE 2 жыл бұрын

Holy fuck finally a video that’s helpful. So many build videos with no help at all just videos of before and after.

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help 😎👍🏼

@danhambrick6331 2 жыл бұрын

CavFab makes some quality stuff for sure..👍👍💪

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m very happy I went this route! Everything went together so easy and the powder coated finish is great.

@AMERICANA-BOOMSTICK Жыл бұрын

Seems like a simple install, thanks for the upload.

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

Not a problem thanks for watching!

@JeepinIvan_MTB 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to order this next for my XJ. My alpha 3 link arrives this upcoming week and can’t wait to get it bolted up!

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I have no experience with their alpha kit but I’ve heard nothing but good things about it! 👍🏼 I hope this video helps you when you get your steering!!

@JHeck1989 2 жыл бұрын

You’re always 2 steps ahead of me 😎

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike brotha! 🤔👍🏼

@davidgauthier4344 2 жыл бұрын

That looks nice good job

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😎👍🏼

@sticrzy123 2 жыл бұрын

I’m tossed up on Stinky Fabs vs CavFabs stuff . I like how stinkyfabs flex and return

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the aluminum steering that stinkyfab has also but for the price the CavFab steering can’t be beat

@hectorsandoval6817 Жыл бұрын

Saludos 🍀

@SolivagantJourney 2 жыл бұрын

You can flip the bolt for the steering stabilizer to fix the possible interference issue. Have the head of the bolt on the track bar side

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Good call man, I haven’t had an issue yet but I’m thinking about flipping it and doing a shorter bolt so everything looks a lot better

@SolivagantJourney 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland not a bad idea! Better safe than sorry. I'm glad it's working out well for you! I have a similar setup but I have wj knuckles and the track bar has a bracket that replaces the passenger upper control arm. I was watching this video trying to see how the steering stabilizers are set up so I can add one to my rig Hoping to get my xj setup for a 2400+ mile trip to Moab in September

@brianbaney2360 2 жыл бұрын

Heck ya

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man! 👍🏼

@chickenarmy9387 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if your Fox’s ever start leaking, I’m over in Yuma,Az. Can rebuild or revalve your shocks over a nice camping trip on the west end of AZ. I’m down to help the channel any time!

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

That would be huge man! A trip to Yuma for some shock tuning and trail sodas wouldn’t be bad at all 😎👍🏼 we really appreciate it and I’ll keep that in mind! Do you have an Instagram?

@liamgensel1117 Жыл бұрын

Love the round headlights. Need to replace my headlights and the entire bucket/bezel but I really love the round look. What mounts and headlights did you go with? What did you do for your turn signal?

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I went to a scrap yard and bought TJ headlight buckets and got some headlights at an auto parts store. When I did it there wasn’t really any options for the square headlights like there is now. And for turn signal I didn’t do anything 😬 I just let the bulbs blink lol but I wouldn’t mind doing some type of small LED as my turn signal but I haven’t done it yet

@liamgensel1117 Жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland Sick, I was thinking about doing something similar but haven't quite figured out what I was going to do for my turn signals. Great video by the way, can't wait to install my cavfab steering when it comes in a few weeks. Bent my cheap tie rod in half last weekend and decided this is the way to go, especially before going on another moab trip 👀

@timmyl2005 Жыл бұрын

maybe i didnt see it in another video and i have a 2004 WJ That i Have all the HD setup from TF Im just setting up the Alignment and the track bar and i wish i kept my stock stuff for a starting point. but live and learn. Now my Jeep Cherokee only has 60K on it and it wont really see off road. I have Street tires and just wanted to go heavy duty . May i ask why did you switch from TF. I Have heard that when i wear out the Hymes to get TMR Lifetime Hymes. But id like to know why ya changed i have 20 inch Spider monkey rims and tires Bilstein 5100 shocks and a 2 inch budget boast spacers and powde rcoated the stock springs RED and upgraded all the brakes to EBC and all new Stainless steel lines and did away with all the rubber brake hoses. Viper coil mod 12 hole injectors With Billet Fuel Rail upgraded all the power wires to large wire size and a 250amp JS Alternator and great Sound system. JL Audio Everything Different strokes for dif folks i guess sorry for the long winded Question

@michaelwilson9902 2 жыл бұрын

Do you daily your jeep? Or is it a camping and weekend Warrior? Wondering how tight the steering is for daily use.

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

My jeep is a weekend warrior but this kit would be more than enough to daily drive with it. The only wearable parts are the heim joints and that would take years to wear out.

@kevinarmstrong7469 2 жыл бұрын

What track bar bracket do you have? I have frame stiffeners and can't find a solid answer on one that will fit with the stiffeners?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I have the rubicon express one. It works well if you have between a 4.5in & 7.5in of lift, And It fits the trackbar perfect. I have it bolted and welded to the unibody just to play it safe. Here’s a link to the trackbar bracket amzn.to/3EPV35P

@bkdp 2 жыл бұрын

How do the heims feel for regular road driving? I always hear they're great for off road but not so great on the road.

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I honestly don’t feel a difference. I like heims cause of their strength and they’re cheaper to replace than standard steering parts. You shouldn’t have problems with heims if you keep them clean and lubed

@williambabak6034 Жыл бұрын

Hey quick question. So my jeep xj is on the jacks right now & thinking 10 steps ahead I removed the old track bar/tie rod & drag link completely off without measuring anything. I have the new drag link, tie rod & track bar just sitting here. Which order should I install first?

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

In order I would install track bar, tie rod then the drag link. Then get the jeep under its own weight on its tires. Then see if your axle is centered under the jeep and if it’s off center you can adjust the track bar and use the steering to pull the body in place to re-install the track bar. Once the axle is centered do a DIY alignment with the TMR kit or take it to a shop to get it aligned. I hope this helps with getting your rig on the road! 😬👍

@jeremycutler835 10 ай бұрын

I’m installing this setup on my 98 xj right now. This might be a stupid question but do you have rotational play on the tie rod and the drag link after tightening everything down?

@2AOverland 10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching! I do have some play in the tie rod and drag link but not much. I don’t think it’s a big deal if everything is tight 😬

@treyshumardcampoutwestus3702 Жыл бұрын

Are you still happy with the steering setup? I need to upgrade, but am concerned about street manners since we take long trips to get to the trails. Thanks for your work, keep it up!

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!! I’d say we have about 1500-2000 miles on this setup so far with zero issues 😎 I’d say it’s good to go for your badass Comanche!

@MileytheJeepV2 2 жыл бұрын

Will that fit with stock wheels no lift? I was looking at rough country and it says minimum 4" lift and needs wider wheels to clear

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly don’t know man 😬 I wish I had that answer for you but if it helps my wheels are -4.50 back space and I never had an issue so far. Maybe call CavFab and see what that recommend

@officialWWM Жыл бұрын

I’ve been going to do this but I have seen so many people saying not to do it because the advantages aren’t worth the long term wear issues. Apparently, it’s also not much stronger because, although the drag links etc won’t bend, the heims will just snap off instead. Love to hear your thoughts. Also, do you actually notice any difference when driving?

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of or seen the heims snapping off it would take a crazy amount of force to do that. From my experience heims are about the strongest joint you can get for steering. You just gotta make sure they’re lubed and not extremely dirty. But they are cheap to replace. I have not noticed any difference with driving with the heim joint steering

@officialWWM Жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland awesome. Thanks.

@firesorcererfs6029 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro saw u have fox shocks are they really good and smooth on the road for a daily cuz mine is 4x2 but on 4.5 inch lift with 33 and it’s rough looking to get bilsteins or foxes

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’d say the foxes are a huge upgrade and definitely would smooth out your daily. I have the non adjustable ones but if you can sway the few extra bucks a shock I’d get the adjustable ones to have even more control of your ride

@code_xj 10 ай бұрын

Can u put the drag link in the bottom instead of the tie rod? I think this would help prevent bump steer

@2AOverland 10 ай бұрын

I don’t think you can since it wasn’t designed that way. I had a kit from IRO that crossed over like that and I still had bump steer

@JacobEcret Жыл бұрын

What bracket is that, on the body side, and did the heim fit in there nicely?

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for watching! The body side bracket I have is from rubicon express and the track bar heim fit in it perfectly! Here’s a link to the bracket amzn.to/3TE7cBo

@thaddeusothello7689 Жыл бұрын

How would this workout with a WJ or ZJ big brake conversion for the XJ?

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

I called cav-fab and they said as long as the larger brakes bolt up in the stock location it should be fine. And if you’re doing WJ or ZJ knuckles the steering kit won’t work cause you’ll need a longer tie rod and shorter drag link.

@CHAPO4SHO 4 ай бұрын

Is the stabilizer necessary with this cavfab steering? Or is it an option

@2AOverland 4 ай бұрын

It’s not needed but I run it for smoother steering

@wesleyrutherford8890 5 ай бұрын

Couldn’t you have put the stabilizer bracket on the other side of drag link and eliminated having to use spacer?

@2AOverland 5 ай бұрын

I could have possibly…. I think I put the spacer cause the body of the stabilizer would of contacted the drag link itself

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

Does you stabilizer contact the track bar at full tuem

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Nope doesn’t at all :)

@justinbrown4622 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, can you just measure off the front and back of the bead of the rim while doing toe measurements??

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

You can as a ballpark alignment to get you to the shop to get a legit alignment or you can do it yourself like I did in this video with the TMR DIY alignment kit kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNGJo8p8zcyxhmw.html

@ghostkidd9047 11 ай бұрын

Did u get the high clearance steering? Or just standard steering?

@2AOverland 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I got the high clearance kit

@JacobEcret 2 жыл бұрын

What did you toque the bolts to?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t find a spec on their website so I used a little blue loc-tite and got it as tight as humanly possible… thanks for watching!

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

Did you modify your axle side tracked bar mount?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Not really other than reinforcing it cause it wallowed out years ago and was giving me death wobble

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland just welded a plate of steel to it?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Yep pretty much

@Dripix-uo1nu 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the high clearance or standar steering

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

The high clearance steering

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like that fox stabilizer?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been great! Definitely beefier than any other stabilizer that I’ve ran before

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland do you doubt it fully extended or compressed?

@alberthunt8501 Жыл бұрын

What rims and offset u got

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

Here’s a link to the wheels I have! They’re -4.00 offset 😎 www.summitracing.com/parts/crr-3975112

@matthewmcclendon5312 2 жыл бұрын

Why can't you put the steering stabilizer bracket on the back side of the drag link and eliminate the spacer or put the long bolt in from the back so the threads aren't near the trackbar?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

You could actually 🤔 I honestly didn’t think of that lol. I haven’t had clearance issues with the threads but if or when I change things up I’ll flip it all around! Thanks for that! And thanks for watching

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

Any death wobble or bump steer?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Slight bump steer but that’s cause of the trackbar and drag link angle but it’s not too bad. And zero death wobble 😎

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland how much lift you rimunning

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

6in of lift

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland awesome thanks bud

@cherokeeoff-road2158 2 жыл бұрын

did you have to relocate your sway bar or sway bar links

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Nope 😊 I got their high clearance kit so I didn’t need to. Thanks for watching by the way!

@cherokeeoff-road2158 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland i didnt think you were gonna reply im literally ordering this kit today i just stopped at the bank but i posted on this facebook group im in and like 2 guys said i had to say bye to my sway bar and i dont wanna lol

@cherokeeoff-road2158 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying bro ima subscribe

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it man thanks a ton 😎 I called CavFab just to make sure and the high clearance is what you’ll need so you don’t have to relocate anything.

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I try to reply and help everybody I can so no worries!

@agustinhidalgo405 2 жыл бұрын

What would the German spec be?

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Goodten tight 😂

@agustinhidalgo405 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland That was good.lol

@Natezoinks 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️🇺🇸

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man 😎👍🏼

@Natezoinks 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland great content man, you are doing a great job. The effort does not go overlooked. 👍🏻

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

That means a lot brother. We’ll keep the vids coming!

@dantheman7931 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know Oliver tree made jeep videos🤯

@2AOverland Жыл бұрын

I’ve got earl from my name is earl before but never Oliver tree.. I’m missing the bowl cut but okay 😂

@FattHoLLiday 2 жыл бұрын

Why can’t they have this for the WJ😩

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering why they don’t 🤔 I don’t see why their grand Cherokee kit would work. I would contact them and ask!

@ekbanjosworld4926 8 ай бұрын

I'd rather have tie rods for my DD,,,

@2AOverland 8 ай бұрын

Understandable. I like heims for strength

@seantbr2019 2 жыл бұрын

I paint my nails too

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t recommend the nail painting method I used 😂

@seantbr2019 2 жыл бұрын

@@2AOverland im an expert at hitting my hands with stuff i should'nt

@2AOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Same, playing whack a mole with fingers is not fun

@kickass465 Ай бұрын

You want to be towed in 1/16

@2AOverland 20 күн бұрын

I towed in 1/8