Jeep XJ WJ Knuckle & Brake Swap, OTK High Steer (Part 1)

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In this video I Install the WJ Knuckles and Brakes on my Jeep Cherokee XJ while setting up OTK high steer and a wheel alignment.
I have wanted to do a WJ steering knuckle and brake swap for the last two years and I finally have all the parts to do the build. My Jeep is a RHD so It took some time to locate part 5012517AB which I found in Russia and was kindly sent over.
In this video I do the knuckle and brake swap, set up a one ton high steer setup, a wheel alignment and build some high steer sway bar brackets. Its a complete install from start and almost to finish. I'm waiting on some inner axle sleeves, outer seals and inner seals to complete the build and that will be in the next video.

Parts List (mixed US and EU)
Brake Kit EU Link - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323897303938
WJ Ball Joints EU Link - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322305896946
JKS Spacers USA Link - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144653066424?hash=item21adfea0b8:g:4B0AAOSwc~5a6MFS&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsKrtvKM52ANfjgeLuuYvgnu7SJRuvDoO44gA9sQmAbC%2FlMtRxxXuflanMvzPRKXu2Q7UmzrzmdWCHk2nfGevoKry6Uj07zzs5a42JOzRg%2B4RcAk1Ye5Adr51Wct8R8qUVFNZvjV6l0OzY4qmrQrZ9%2BAQ8wCmdti1vq%2FDRwysWt6eESs9PZcze2eUNg%2FtXGc9ekPPiIHHI5gqIKfsqqEIRUXM%2FRmEvPV%2F5M2zNlpxGNo6%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4D_k9PQYQ
Steering Knuckle, LHD - Passenger - 5011976AB, Driver 5011977AB
Steering Knuckle, RHD - Passenger - 5012517AB and any LHD knuckle for the drivers side.

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Useful Links
Offroading in Sweden - http://www.swedishepa.se/Enjoying-nature/Motor-traffic-in-nature/Off-road-4WDs-ATVs-and-motorcycles/
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Wikiloc Trails - https://www.wikiloc.com/trails/offroading/sweden
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
Summer Tire - 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Winter Tire - Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX Por Studded 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - Ebay Custom Made.

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