I'm in the process of restoring my '03 Rubicon. More so rust removal and prevention. All the odds and ends are getting done first (facelift if you will), mechanical (pretty good there), axels and then a lift and tires. Nice jeep, I like that front bumper. Great video, thanks for making it. It's a change seeing TJ videos, everything now is the newer body style.
So all JK's are for the mall? That seems like someone doesn't get out to see the diversity on the trails. I've got a JK and wheel it regularly. It also sees a ton of road time.....look at "jeep jk in water" for the type of road time it frequently sees.
+kswyg you are in the minority of JK owners. some actually use them offroad but most JKs will never see dirt, their owners just bolt on a bunch of accessories and a ton of led light bars because they think it looks cool.
+supertroopercj5 after 20 years of f150s i just got my first jeep jk wanted one for bout 25 years. just got back from my property did stuff i was afraid to do with my long wheel base trucks! loved it and i will beat the shyte outta it and upgrade on the way. we're not all mall riders haha. but i do understand the label
Yeah older non jk jeep owners get soo salty when they see a jk with modern amenities that actually don't look like a toy piece of shit. Jk's are more capable and you obviously don't get out to public trails nearly all jeeps out there are jk's . just upgrade to a not antiquated jeep and you won't have to put jk owners down LMAO
This is a well made video with clear and accurate info for beginners. But it's not why I subscribed to this channel. I'm here to see actual work being done. Fab work, welding, axle builds etc.
It is easier to shoot a beginner video when the Jeep still looks the most stock it will look, right? Although this TJ won't be an all out build some of what you are hoping for is in the cards. New axles are need and that will be the next big project as I mentioned in the TJ intro vid. Just need to finish up some planning.
Break-over point is not always cleared with a suspension lift as they have transfer case and control arm lowering brackets. Best way to increase clearance is to install largest tires possible without lift even to the point to cut fender, and add fender flares. The goal is the maintain lower center of gravity to no flip over. The second, yes would be lockers, but those things are expensive.
I think sometimes when you find extra time make some videos over some mechanical issues of jeep cherokee. Like for example Jeep XJs have a engine knocking sound that is very common yet very annoying and how to fix it. Thank you
A small body lift lets you do a tummy tuck which on a TJ significantly increases clearance by several inches and improves breakover.... You can also lift the fuel tank (or run a bigger one). The body lift potentials were way down played in this video...
maybe a series more geared towards technical mods would work better. i wheeled XJs for a few years but switched to a TJ. grew tired of unibody constantly needing to be reinforced.
I started off with a 1958 ford f-100 later 1980 f-100 both had 4 on the floor. I saw jeeps and other 4x4s stuck in ditches one guy back over a shopping cart in the snow and got stuck the cart lifted his rear off the ground and his front tires just kept dragging the cart behind I figured out what every off reader knows know where your going and what's there. Faster is not better! When you hear a clunk, bang, or clank stop and figure out what made that sound. Last powering through is always a bad idea if you don't know what your powering through. Signed never been stuck!
I saw your Colorado story video. Wondering if you ever did anything with your front diff? Wondering if you would consider putting in some Eaton Truetrac's in your diffs?
Rust prevention. Undercoating the floors, making sure the carpet isn't collecting water. (Mine was-cowl was leaking-still is but carpet is out-) I don't know about the wranglers but the XJ are famous for rusting out. And batteries! If running all those fancy things off road, got to have a reliable battery, or duel set up like Matt did on the zombie jeep (I'm doing that sometime in the future hopefully)
Easy. an exo-cage or good internal cage (wrangler ones are crap and most vehicles don't have them) It's like they say about motorcycles. "It's not IF you lay it down, It's WHEN you lay it down."
They are both functional. Coil will have significantly more options on the market. But leafsprings are just as sturdy and provide less axle sway on uneven ground.
believe all that stats the obvious.any jeepers should know that by now.i miss the old bleeping jeep wheeling videos. should start another channel called bleepingjeepin for dummies
Every now and again it is good to have a basics video to help draw in the offroading newbies. Hopefully this would be a video you could share with a friend whose thinking about buying, or just bought their first Jeep. We all love the Scorpion Crawler, but custom triangulated 4 links are not a great place to start.
you also need light bars for visibility offroading and a sound break system you need enough gas in the tank or extra storage you need to know how to offroad
hey guys, i was wondering if my stock dana 30 (stock axle shafts) will hold up to 35s? i will only be playing in the mud. NO rock crawling. thanks! great videos btw!
The dana 30 is a pretty good axle and will run up to 35's. The bigger questions is what you have in the rear? Is it a D44 or the D35? If it is the D35, then it is only a matter of time before it fails.
Real quick my two since Don't lift, don't body lift High fenders belly up skid. Keeps a LCG and still has high clearance. Armor...... skid plates yes bumpers? Not really. Really better with out bumpers, better angels.
+Michael BleepinJeep Not necessarily. In mud racing it's common to have lower (number) gearing in the front to allow higher wheel speed. But if you are driving on a hard surface it's a bad idea to have mismatched gearing.
There's certainly an extreme exception to every rule. This video is mostly targeted to the offroading newbies-people who just bought their first Jeep or just decided to upgrade. For them, and 99%+ of Jeep owners, the gears should match.
lots of trucks have different gears. you can't use them on the payment in 4wd. however if you are on rocks mud snow etc. you will be fine. my 79 f250 has 4.11 in the rear and 3.54 in the front. original gears from 79
Kind of assuming here that we're talking about daily drivers also used for off road. You want your gears (assuming same size tires) to match as closely as possible. Or else.
Some do. From the factory Jeep TJs had open differentials, limited slip differentials (LSD), and lockers. You just have to check each one to see which you have.
WOW! Awesome. Can anyone recommend a good 1999 4runner of road p[arts website. I just bought it, I want to make it really reliable for backcountry travel. Not for Rubicon Trail but, for camping and other dirt road and desert road situations. Save money too. Thanks all for your help! Dario
5:53 That's some of the worst advice I've heard in a long time. If you always stay in your comfort zone how do you get any better? simple answer is you cant.
+Michael BleepinJeep good example: I have an 87 samurai on stock axles, I know how and when it will teeter and tip, I tried driving my dad's cj5 on full with axles, twin stick, and 350 sbc, and I rolled it 24 ft lol its all in how well you know your vehicular device
I own a JK and I'm off road once a week. It's not the model of the Jeep, it's the driver. Thanks for an informative video. Stay safe on the trail
I'm in the process of restoring my '03 Rubicon. More so rust removal and prevention. All the odds and ends are getting done first (facelift if you will), mechanical (pretty good there), axels and then a lift and tires.
Nice jeep, I like that front bumper. Great video, thanks for making it. It's a change seeing TJ videos, everything now is the newer body style.
people with their negative comments. pitiful. nice video. thank you for sharing.
Great video and some great information!
Facts
Can you do a "7 ways to get more attention at the mall" video so JK owners will feel included? Thanks.
haha yes
So all JK's are for the mall? That seems like someone doesn't get out to see the diversity on the trails. I've got a JK and wheel it regularly. It also sees a ton of road time.....look at "jeep jk in water" for the type of road time it frequently sees.
+kswyg you are in the minority of JK owners. some actually use them offroad but most JKs will never see dirt, their owners just bolt on a bunch of accessories and a ton of led light bars because they think it looks cool.
+supertroopercj5 after 20 years of f150s i just got my first jeep jk wanted one for bout 25 years. just got back from my property did stuff i was afraid to do with my long wheel base trucks! loved it and i will beat the shyte outta it and upgrade on the way. we're not all mall riders haha. but i do understand the label
Yeah older non jk jeep owners get soo salty when they see a jk with modern amenities that actually don't look like a toy piece of shit. Jk's are more capable and you obviously don't get out to public trails nearly all jeeps out there are jk's . just upgrade to a not antiquated jeep and you won't have to put jk owners down LMAO
LOL door swing at 2:40. Nice vid as well!
I was just about to comment on that!! LOL
This is a well made video with clear and accurate info for beginners. But it's not why I subscribed to this channel. I'm here to see actual work being done. Fab work, welding, axle builds etc.
It is easier to shoot a beginner video when the Jeep still looks the most stock it will look, right? Although this TJ won't be an all out build some of what you are hoping for is in the cards. New axles are need and that will be the next big project as I mentioned in the TJ intro vid. Just need to finish up some planning.
Whenever the winch thing came up the sound you played jump scared the crap out of me lol.
Me too.
I Love the wrangler videos.. keep em comin!
Break-over point is not always cleared with a suspension lift as they have transfer case and control arm lowering brackets. Best way to increase clearance is to install largest tires possible without lift even to the point to cut fender, and add fender flares. The goal is the maintain lower center of gravity to no flip over. The second, yes would be lockers, but those things are expensive.
I think sometimes when you find extra time make some videos over some mechanical issues of jeep cherokee. Like for example Jeep XJs have a engine knocking sound that is very common yet very annoying and how to fix it.
Thank you
Buy a Ford that's your fix. Lzzzzz
I'm just a 14 year old boy and has always had the dream to have the most beast jeep ever
That's a pretty cool 5.11 cap you're sporting there.
Might want to mention adequate recovery attachment points and hardware.
he did about 3:00min
Didn't see it. He talks about a winch there, but not recovery points or hardware.
A small body lift lets you do a tummy tuck which on a TJ significantly increases clearance by several inches and improves breakover.... You can also lift the fuel tank (or run a bigger one). The body lift potentials were way down played in this video...
maybe a series more geared towards technical mods would work better. i wheeled XJs for a few years but switched to a TJ. grew tired of unibody constantly needing to be reinforced.
I started off with a 1958 ford f-100 later 1980 f-100 both had 4 on the floor. I saw jeeps and other 4x4s stuck in ditches one guy back over a shopping cart in the snow and got stuck the cart lifted his rear off the ground and his front tires just kept dragging the cart behind I figured out what every off reader knows know where your going and what's there. Faster is not better! When you hear a clunk, bang, or clank stop and figure out what made that sound. Last powering through is always a bad idea if you don't know what your powering through.
Signed never been stuck!
+Johnboy I use that phrase all the time.
Man this isn't what I was expecting when bleepin jeep got a TJ on the channel. Matt how do I submit a video to you.
+Roy Mayberry make a video, send me the link! Email or the fb page is probably the easiest way to contact me.
+BleepinJeep will do buddy.
Did you ever end up filming a TJ video?
+CurrySoSpicy I have. I just haven't had the time to send to Matt.
Cool dude
Really good advice
madram11 said you guys had a jeep tj, i cant wait to see what you guys do with it.
Real good video! THANKS
great... nice video for share
Ghost rider is ready to go for a ride! lol
nice video!
Hey bleepinjeep!! Awesome channel, I came here from madram11
More Wrangler vids!
I saw your Colorado story video. Wondering if you ever did anything with your front diff? Wondering if you would consider putting in some Eaton Truetrac's in your diffs?
I wanna know how you get the spare tire in the parachute bag? this could save me tons of room.... Just Kidding, great video.
I did say that, didn't I... Well it is a really big bag.
+Michael BleepinJeep LOL, it's ok you're making good videos.
If you were to add an 8th upgrade, what would it be?
Rust prevention. Undercoating the floors, making sure the carpet isn't collecting water. (Mine was-cowl was leaking-still is but carpet is out-) I don't know about the wranglers but the XJ are famous for rusting out. And batteries! If running all those fancy things off road, got to have a reliable battery, or duel set up like Matt did on the zombie jeep (I'm doing that sometime in the future hopefully)
sway bar removal/bump stops
snorkel/breathers
quick deflation/on board air
Easy. an exo-cage or good internal cage (wrangler ones are crap and most vehicles don't have them)
It's like they say about motorcycles. "It's not IF you lay it down, It's WHEN you lay it down."
Not what I was expecting from the First Framed Jeep on this Channel ........ Time to step your game up bud .....
which is best... coil or leaf when looking for a used jeep? ... i forgot! and what year is good to have as a fix'r - up'r cheap jeep?
They are both functional. Coil will have significantly more options on the market. But leafsprings are just as sturdy and provide less axle sway on uneven ground.
I am having a mahindra thar. So can u suggest how to upgrade the performance
believe all that stats the obvious.any jeepers should know that by now.i miss the old bleeping jeep wheeling videos. should start another channel called bleepingjeepin for dummies
Every now and again it is good to have a basics video to help draw in the offroading newbies. Hopefully this would be a video you could share with a friend whose thinking about buying, or just bought their first Jeep. We all love the Scorpion Crawler, but custom triangulated 4 links are not a great place to start.
what wheels and tires are you running? love the videos! thanks
yea. wheels and tires please?
Esse Jeep é igualzinho ao meu 👍👍👍
What about a cb radio
hi, I need advice about transmission, clutch for going into flood, any explanation how to protect clutch when entering flood ?
Don't enter flood. If you do, don't push the clutch.
tires make all the difference in the world!!!
you also need light bars for visibility offroading and a sound break system
you need enough gas in the tank or extra storage
you need to know how to offroad
Hey Mike, nice TJ! What kinda wheels you got there?
round uns,,
Word.
Where did you get your front bumper?
hey guys, i was wondering if my stock dana 30 (stock axle shafts) will hold up to 35s? i will only be playing in the mud. NO rock crawling. thanks! great videos btw!
The dana 30 is a pretty good axle and will run up to 35's. The bigger questions is what you have in the rear? Is it a D44 or the D35? If it is the D35, then it is only a matter of time before it fails.
+Michael BleepinJeep thanks for the response ! i appreciate it! and i got a d44 rear so im not worried about the rear end.
What front bumper is that
Instructions unclear, not sure where to place flux capacitor.
Real quick my two since
Don't lift, don't body lift
High fenders belly up skid. Keeps a LCG and still has high clearance.
Armor...... skid plates yes bumpers? Not really. Really better with out bumpers, better angels.
what kind of lift is on that tj???
What gear ratio is being ran for the 35's that are on there now, guessing its the same one they had for the 37's
4.56, yes it is the same.
Is 4.56 ok for the 35's or would you still go lower if you redid the diffs
Where did you get the tactical cap, Michael?
It is a 5.11 cap. Love it.
andddd after 10k in mods whos ready to trash a 15k car!!! honetly just get a crappy lift and big tires.
you know you can have to different gears in the front and rear axle right?
Not if you want to use the four-wheel drive. Otherwise something is going to break/wear out.
+Michael BleepinJeep Not necessarily. In mud racing it's common to have lower (number) gearing in the front to allow higher wheel speed. But if you are driving on a hard surface it's a bad idea to have mismatched gearing.
There's certainly an extreme exception to every rule. This video is mostly targeted to the offroading newbies-people who just bought their first Jeep or just decided to upgrade. For them, and 99%+ of Jeep owners, the gears should match.
lots of trucks have different gears. you can't use them on the payment in 4wd. however if you are on rocks mud snow etc. you will be fine. my 79 f250 has 4.11 in the rear and 3.54 in the front. original gears from 79
Kind of assuming here that we're talking about daily drivers also used for off road. You want your gears (assuming same size tires) to match as closely as possible. Or else.
What size lift + tires you got on here?
4" 35"
Guess I'm the only idiot that don't drive my jeep the way it was meant to be driven..I got a mall crawler 98 tj
don't forget the pretty girl in the passenger seat.
let's you do more stuff lol
Do Jeep have torsen or clutch pack LSD ?
Some do. From the factory Jeep TJs had open differentials, limited slip differentials (LSD), and lockers. You just have to check each one to see which you have.
Jeeps have a Clutch pack style LSD ..... (if that option was selected at the time of the build , or you find an LSD axle )
Depends on the Jeep.
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IT NEEDS 4 DOORS,3M WHEEL BASE,DIESEL ENGINE,5 OR 6 SP.NO AUTO PETROL CRAP.
WOW! Awesome. Can anyone recommend a good 1999 4runner of road p[arts website. I just bought it, I want to make it really reliable for backcountry travel. Not for Rubicon Trail but, for camping and other dirt road and desert road situations. Save money too. Thanks all for your help! Dario
I came from madram11
"Better tires for more traction"
Uses spanked mud tires...
If you watch my intro video you'll discover that nearly everything you can see was done by a previous owner.
What year jeep is that??
1997
Anyone else thinks he looks like evan peters?
How much did your mechanic pay you for the plug?
Lol spare fuel. You don't need that and I'm serious. Unless you're going on a 5day off-road camping trip you don't need spare fuel at all.
hmmm, no we actually need it quite often when going over 1 or 2 days outings, especially in a V8 powered rig with a 10 gallon fuel cell.
5:53 That's some of the worst advice I've heard in a long time. If you always stay in your comfort zone how do you get any better? simple answer is you cant.
Bruh this is common sense
really none of that matters if you can't drive worth a crap...I've seen it before guy have a really nice vehicle but he can't drive worth a crap
Agreed. That's why one of the 7 was "The Driver" at 4:30.
+Michael BleepinJeep good example: I have an 87 samurai on stock axles, I know how and when it will teeter and tip, I tried driving my dad's cj5 on full with axles, twin stick, and 350 sbc, and I rolled it 24 ft lol its all in how well you know your vehicular device
+Red Robin I have a 92 asuna they are fun little vehicles off road
That testosterone bit made no sense just so you know
first
by two seconds lol
:)
what ever happened to just matt doing these videos? i dont like any of the rest of em, matt will atleast make u laugh
Lame and pathetic way to submit us to unwanted adds.
#8 jeeps are for noobs. Trade it in for a subie