BEST JEEP EVER MADE? Project Cheap Jeep Liberty! EP5
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- Best Jeep Ever Made? Jeep Liberty KJ! Jeep has manufactured many historic and epic vehicles but the Jeep Liberty is usually not considered one of them. Most would add it to the list of worst Jeeps ever made. This particular example however, was a one owner, well maintained unit with an engine problem. I think that is part of what makes this Jeep great, there are tons being parted out everywhere! I could not find a local machine shop that would even touch the cylinder heads but I did find a good used set with only a broken valve spring. A few days of work and I have a running driving Jeep for very little. Let the Jeep Liberty Off Road Fun Begin. The fun per dollar ratio is unmatched by any other car I have owned! In spite of hitting a tree and mild off road abuse the only damage done was knocking a tire off the bead. What an amazing machine! Follow this Jeep KJ build by Subscribing to the channel.
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I feel nervous just typing this buuut, I got a tow yard Liberty 1st gen with over 280k…32k miles of 100mi daily commute, camping trips, mild trails, and plenty of oil changes later he’s still running like a champ. About to do the front diff cause it finally cracked, but not from tension, I hit a rock the one time I didn’t have a skid plate on. ☹️
That is a bummer. I have not done a front differential on mine yet. I did remove the skid plat recently when I had the heads rebuilt. I hope it goes smoothly for you.
That's cool..you were actually in my backyard in tillamook oregon. Funny ,i also have an 02 jeep liberty with the 3.7 and right now sits at 260k miles and counting. Runs like it just came off the assembly line.
Mine is still running good. Even after my backyard head surfacing.
We still my wife's 2004. The OEM transmission made it to 205,000. The engine was still running fine at 240,000. Its in the barn torn apart for rust repair, lift, tires, "new" engine and a six speed. It'll be serving long into the future as a trusty backup for her JLU and my JT.
This is one cool dude love that he likes to put the work into it and the time and use it to have some fun with that's what life is all about in my opinion.
Thanks Phil!
I love it! I have several projects lined up to finish and a few I plan on starting. But I can always fit in a new project!
Really great work man
I've got an 2003, Pretty much have torn it down and rebuilt it, top end, drive train, suspension.
smaller list of what I haven't done yet, Heater core and replacing every nut and bolt, may as well do electrical too, wish the underhood area was large enough to have 2 batterys
I Am Real Eyes that sounds like a big project! I bet it will be one great rig when finished!
Love my liberty renegade 240 thousand mile still trucking strong
Nice! What engine do you have?
@@TurlosGarage I have the 3.7 V6
@@TurlosGarage And I'm not essay on it I hall stuff every day
I think it is the best jeep ever made!
Good for moderate off road, great prize. Mine is a 2007 limited.
My Libby has been through hell and back and never once broke
What year is your Liberty?
Nice, i got 2 2006 liberties, one blew a head gasket, and the other camshaft brackets exploded.
Dont worry it will eventually
@@redstarfarms2778 If you abuse them, even toyotas will break down. Nothing is perfect in the world.
Nice work brotha!!!! Making it look easy!!!!
A little elbow grease and a lot of guessing and watching RUclips videos. Lol
I have a 2003 cherokee kj CRD 8 years now and I m very satisfied with it. Bought it second hand in 2014 and has almost 300K km with no major problems. Every time I m in a difficult offroad obstacle it never stops surprising me. I still wonder why so many people especially in USA hates these jeeps.
I admit I didn’t want one either. They have a negative reputation for reliability and off road capability but I still have this one and it has been the most bang for the buck out of all the cars I have owned!
Seeing non-mopar fluids in this engine is the reason you got it so cheap
I have an 03 liberty with 200k miles on it it never really had any major issues only issue it had was suspension was shot from my sister crashing it on the side of a bridge and the engines only problem was the water pump broke and killed the belt
Mine has proven to be indestructible... so far.
What i found from experience is People hate these things because they can be just as capable as any other jeep with comparable mods for a fraction of what a typical jeep costs.
Its not the best jeep, but its the most affordable one.
You can get a liberty renegade with factory lockers or the 4x4 CRD if you fancy a diesel.
I have to admit I was not interested in a Liberty originally. I was looking for a cheap XJ. But I kept finding Liberty’s in much better condition for cheap. After fixing this one, many off road trips, camping trips, store trips I love it. It does everything well! With a few minor modifications I think it would be as capable as a Wrangler. Thanks for commenting! 😁
Awesome video man love the intro. Looks like you had a blast
Thanks for checking out my Liberty! It was a lot of fun!
Good job and persistence.
I am in the process of fixing the engine again as it was overheated due to a cracked overflow reservoir. Hopefully it goes faster this time.
I am from Chile, I have a 2006 Cherokee Sport similar to the Liberty, an excellent machine, the bad thing that here in Chile spare parts cost a lot of money. But Cherokee Sport or Liberty are excellent!
My Liberty has been indestructible. Check out the latest video where the Liberty goes up against my Grand Cherokee!
Video Suggestion: I am a Jeep owner Newbie(Jeep Noob?)... I would like to see a video on outfitting a jeep for off road adventures. What do I need to add to the jeep or put in the back? farm jack, wench, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, shovel gas/water can? etc etc... I have an 05 liberty.
That is a great suggestion. I have not done much Jeeping so that would be a good learning experience for me as well. I am planning on making November Jeep month and doing some off road trips in the rain and mud. I will see what I can do to make a list.
My CRD Liberty was one of my favorite vehicles I ever owned, but it was expensive as hell to maintain so I let it go. But I always will have a soft spot for the KJ
I really wanted an XJ but a friend bought this for me originally. I must say it is surprisingly capable off road and not bad on road. Loads of interior space. My daughter is driving it now. I am very impressed with it. These seem to get a bad rap.
@@TurlosGarage For an IFS rig, I think they're put together fairly well
Not so expensive to maintain. You brought it to a expensive mechanic i bet..
@@CFITOMAHAWK no, it was the straight up cost of things like the alternator, and the starter for a motor that was produced for 2 years (before the Colorado put it back into mainstream production). Did that work myself.
The best 4wds I've owned were a 92 S10 blazer with the 4.3 tbi and now this 02 jeep liberty with a 2 1/2 " lift a d leveled with air schock supension and additional regular shocks.
I have owned a few few 4wd. The Liberty is good. We did the Cedar Tree trail with smaller than factory street tires, no lift all original. Although it was not too difficult the Liberty kept up with the group we were with no problem. It would climb anything. I would like to take the Grand Cherokee next.
Thanks for watching and your comments!
Haha, I had 84 s10 p/u 4x4 5sp. Had to replace that clutch seemed like every Xmas break back then. Great 4x4. Now yrs l8r got a '04 Liberty (Bella) and am blown away with her, don't know why all the negative talk. ✌️
That Land Rover though!!!
That is a one of a kind Land Rover. Just like the guy that owns it!
Love my 2007 Liberty with 175k miles. The trans just went, but had it rebuilt this week. They don’t make em like this anymore.
They are a robust vehicle that is good for just about everything. I think these will be the next great Cheap Jeep since the Cherokee’s are going up in price. This 02 has been incredibly resilient to the abuse. Thanks for commenting!
check the differential oil is good an clean
Just took over an 06. 197xxx mile and runs very well.
Congratulations! They are great vehicles and a lot of fun. Just keep the oil changed and if it starts to get hot turn it off. It will last a while.
Are you considering adding a lift kit to this Jeep. I would like to see a good video on Installing one for a Liberty. From what I can tell, not too much trouble and saw a 2" suspension lift kit for $500.
I looked at some cheap ones for $150ish. I really would like to build my own.
I did it to mine.. 2002 jeep liberty. I used a Daystar 2 1/2 lift/ leveling kit and it rides amazing.
joe arreola how is the alignment? I was planning on using clevis on front from a 2005 or newer Liberty and making a spacer for the top of the strut to get to 2 1/2 inches in the front. Then building spacers for the top of the springs in the rear. I am guessing it will also need brackets for the shock mount as well.
I just ordered a 2.5 inch lift kit from daystar. It was a little under $150 and supposed to be here in a week. Look for the video in a few weeks! Thanks for the suggestion and support!
My lift kit just arrived. What would you like to see in a video? What Measurements? Step by step installation? Problems? I have the same question posted on my Instagram and Facebook. Let me know what you would like to see before I film it.
02-06 KJ. 3.7L V6, very dependable if you update the rockers and stay up on the oil changes. 02 year has the 45rfe, near bullet proof and super easy to upgrade. 03-06 have the 42rle, not as great, but not bad. Most KJs have the 231 transfer case, super simple and cheap to work on. Rear end is a Chrysler 8.25", easy to build and cheap to maintain. Front is a D30A, switch to a JBA steel diff for serious offroading.
These Jeeps have been around long enough, and share enough parts bin stuff, that nearly all the problems have OE or aftermarket solutions.
Thanks for the info. I have done a lot with this KJ since I fixed it and it is still going strong. I have had very few problems. It has been a great vehicle.
Why update the rockers??
@@Gokywildcats11 The stock rocker arms can pop out. There are rocker locker kits available.
@xc8487 is that the only down fall towards the liberty 3.4 v6. Im leaning towards one. Whats alot of miles to stay away from. Whats the best year
@@Gokywildcats11 The 3.7 is a good engine. The problem is that most were never properly taken care of. If you pop the hood and it looks like it's never been cleaned then stay away from it. Mileage really depends on maintenance and how it was driven. No maintenance, city driving, and 50k miles, no go. Perfect maintenance, hwy driving, and 150k miles, could be mint.
Loved your video Andy. I'm working on my wife to let me get one for you to feature in a future video.
my wife didn't want a dog until the second she met The Chief. I decided forgiveness would come before permission. so let me speak for your fabulous wife............
I hate when a tree hits me! :-)
Cool video!
Thanks for watching! I have a few more Jeep Liberty videos I will be posting in the next few months.
You're welcome! I'll be around... 😉
man made objects attack, too
@@jimcarlson6157 November is Jeep month on my channel. Maybe I can find some man made objects to hit me and start a collection.
Arco sent me !! Good Times !!
Thanks Kevin for stopping in! Arco is a great guy with a fantastic channel! 👍
My man ignored the ice cream truck :(
What is wrong with me? 👍
Great video looking at my cousins liberty lol
They are a lot of fun!
Change the differential gears oil. Most dont. Mess up the diff the old oil..
I think the clutches are worn out. I did change the diff oil in a later video, and checked it out as well as the diff in the Grand Cherokee
@@TurlosGarage Its an open diff, limited slip comes from electronics slowing the slipping tires, if any. Jeep Liberty is almost as good as a Wrangler, for half the prize.
Good for you ! I wish I had learned to work on cars 👍🏼🇺🇸
I learned how to take stuff apart. Sometimes I get lucky and it works when it goes back together. That Jeep is still running strong.
Mine is a 2006KJ 3.7 V6 with a bad chain tensioner but still running. I consider it a good Jeep, but surely that engine is not so reliable like older straigth six 4.0L.
When I got the KJ there was about 6 for sale within a 10 mile radius with engine problems. So it was a matter of who would take the least amount for theirs. It seems they do not do well once they get hot. The chain tensioners wear out. Getting the timing correct was a complicated job. Other than that I think they do OK. But you are correct I don’t think they are as robust as the straight 6.
@@TurlosGarage I paid 250 each head and had the valve seats pinned and the oil returns enlarged. added updated lash adjusters as well...The 3.7 doesn't like to be overheated or miss regular oil changes.
@@TurlosGarage of course no other engine configuration is as robust as an inline 6, be it ford, chevy, chrysler, amc, the I-6 is a balanced engine when it comes down to the firing order. No to mention the fact they are the least complicated layout. Half the part of most v6 engines
Very good work!
Thanks. This Liberty has been the most bang for the buck out of any car I have owned so far.
Greetings! I have the priveledge of leading a 2005 Jeep Liberty known as The Old Goat around Colorado and Moab. He has a 3 inch Rocky Road Outfitters lift kit and aggressive tires. I've had the factory limited slip rebuilt. Oh and his Take No Prisoners attitude. He routinely will get up and over 90% of any trail or obstacle any other near stock Wrangler will. The Old Goat routinely embarrasses Wranglers. His rocker panels are beat up, he knocks the fender flairs off (I carry a bag of attachment clips to remount the flairs - 5 minutes at the end of the trail and the flair is back on) and with being much shorter and narrower than the Wrangler what he can't get over he usually wiggles around. No lockers yet (Man are they expensive with the installation) AND he has never broke on the trail which can't be said for a lot of recent JLs and JTs. I do have to put a lot of maintenance, but that's true of any vehicle ran offroad. Karl and The Old Goat
That sounds like an unstoppable Jeep! Jeep on Karl and Old Goat!
My 2006 Jeep Liberty went to Hell and back with me. And runs and drives like a clock.
My Liberty has been a good car. It has been all over and keeps going.
Good channel, you know about cars 👍
What I don’t know I make up! Thanks for the comment!
For jeep Cherokee liberty kj the part- time is 50-50) and full time is 48-50?? which of the two can i use in the dry??
I have used part time on wet and snow/ice. It works great. I would only use full time on loose ground, Gravel/dirt/snow. Just a note. I use 2 wheel drive until I get stuck or sliding around. If you get stuck in 2wd, typically part time 4wd will get you out. If you get stuck in part time 4wd, full time will usually get you out. If you get stuck in full time 4wd you will need a winch and/or shovel to get out. Great question! 👍
I’ve had a project for years about decking out my Jeep Liberty. I joined the army and my plans got kicked back but I was wondering if you would ever take the time and money to really build an 02 Liberty? Some how fit a v8 or something in there. Love the videos brother
This was originally going to be my off road toy. Half doors, Exo-Cage, steel bumpers with a winch. But my wife decided it was too nice and now my daughter drives it. Then I got the Grand Cherokee. I had plans of doing the Rubicon with the Jeep’s this last summer but had to postpone it due to COVID. I don’t think the Liberty needs a V8 the V6 does good. I have some plans to do some off road videos in November and compare the two.
Thanks for watching!!!
awesoem! looks like stupid fun!
Cheap stupid fun. I have a video series starting this week doing a Dangerously Cheap and quick Overland conversion on the KJ.
I love my Jeep liberty. I just hate that it burns oil
I will be doing a one year review of living with a Liberty soon. There have been a few issues since I fixed the engine. It has been a surprisingly good car.
So does mine...its my only issue!
More than likely your valve cover seal. Same thing with my jeep liberty but once i replaced them, not one scent of burnt oil.
Use thicker oil like 20w 50. Put slick 50. Check for leaks.
Whats the best years for the liberty? What's the problems people have with them
To the best of my knowledge the early models I think 2002-2004 had a lot of problems with the valve seats in the 3.7 engine. I believe the 2005-2009 had valve spring issues in the 3.7 engine. The front ball joints tend to break if you put a lift kit in and don’t correct the upper control arm angle. The 2010-2012 I have not heard any complaints. If you plan on doing off roading make sure you find one with a trac-lok rear differential. That makes a big difference and not all libertys have that.
@TurlosGarage what years have trac loc. I have an 02 tacoma v6 double cab that's its pretty slick and don't want to abuse it. Like to have a liberty to deer hunt out of
Yes sir
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And yes this is actually a Mitsubishi engine!!!!!and yes i have a 2006 jeep liberty sport waitin for more problems outside the ac going out and all power window regulators....good luck for me
Well, I had a Rubicon with a winch pull me out of a flooded ditch today. I think it might have the Liberty beat n
cool Jeep
This KJ has been a lot of fun to take off road. Easy to work on. Easy to get parts for. It has been a great vehicle.
@@TurlosGarage Yes sir, I love Jeep!
No no! Best Jeep was the 99 to 01 Cherokee. If it was refined, it would have been the toughest. Problem was, the engines lasted toooooooo long. And unless you beat it into the ground, it would last longer than most vehicles. The liberty is second to it!
I wanted a Cherokee, 90-01 when my friend bought this Liberty. I actually found two that were wrecked, one in the front and one in the rear for about $500 for the pair. They sold before I had a chance to go look at them. While the Liberty was not my first choice it has held up very well for over a year now. Have you seen the Liberty vs Grand Cherokee video?
A lot of the 2001 i6 had casting problems with the block, but that gen definitely has the best intake manifold for the i6
super common failure on all 3.7/4.7/5.7.. its caused by leaking water pumps allowing over heating. I have a fleet of 11 jeeps ive rescued for cheap because of this failure.
Do you find used parts or get new, rebuilt, remanufactured? I am asking because where I am it is difficult to find good used parts. Most have a questionable past.
How did you get that badge? I want one for my new jeep
You download the Jeep Badge if Honor App on your phone. Then check in at the start of the trail and check in at the end. Once the trail is completed you requested a badge for the trail. There are certain trails rated by Jeep that can earn a badge. Good question! Thanks for watching!
Tillamook Oregon is in my back yard...
Love my 05 limited has268k miles on it
I am really liking this 02. I just wish the seats were more comfortable.
@@TurlosGarage seat covers would help that one
Tough cookies those Libbys are. Better on the highway than Wranglers with those too big tires..
They are great SUV’s
Cheap,reliable,low consumption (2.5 crd).Great for off road,real" peoples car".
Yes it is! Thanks for the comment!
The KK is way better because of BLD.
Just an idea, putting some prices like what you paid and time invested would make this video more interesting. good job though
I paid $300 for the Jeep and $300 for the new and used parts. $90 for the heads, which the guy threw in timing chain tensioners and slides and the PCV parts that broke. The Gasket kit was around $85 with head bolts. The rest was oil and coolant from changing it multiple times. It would have been less had I done it right the first time. Thanks for watching !
Thanks for the recommendations. That is a good point. I will try that in future videos of fixing vehicles.
@@TurlosGarage thanks man, awesome, i will watch them
Hey quick question:
Someone near me is sellling his 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD with only 18,600 miles (yes, 18,6k) for $2,600 usd. His wife passed away and he is looking to get rid of it. Is it a good deal? The exterior looks very good.
Thanks!
As long as there’s nothing wrong with it. Cause that’s a steal if it’s mint
Omg what a brutally unlucky two candidates for leftover part bingo
Leftover bingo parts. That sounds like a great video idea! 😁
What a cheap Jeep!
The best jeep ever made is definitely not the jeep liberty it’s the jeep XJ Cherokee. My uncle got his to 385,000 miles and the engine and transmission was still fine it was just rotted so bad that you could almost see holes in the floor. My girlfriend had a Jeep liberty Limited and it was like the nicest one you can get it it was kind of a piece of shit. The seat broke so it was like twisted because the plastic to the inside of broke. I neededBall joints like 15 times. And it ran through brakes like nobody’s business. Not trying to sound sexist but it could just be because it was female driven… Still a tough little bugger. However now that I’m thinking about it my friends dad had a diesel jeep liberty and he drove that thing for 15 years never gave them any trouble. I think it’s basically just the model you get the fancier they are the more problems they have.
I wanted an XJ but could not find one for my $300 budget. I still plan on getting one someday. Just too many projects right now. Thanks for watching!