I figured you were a young dude with his own business allowing you the means to build this awesome LJ; but when you mentioned you were in college?? I remember my dad giving me his Volkswagen Rabbit to go to college and earning a few grand a year:) Good for you my friend for making it happen so early in life. cheers
I’ve put about 20k. Bought a crate axle from Currie for $6125 regeared the rear and added locker for $5k (I live in California so labor is very expensive here) lift was around $3k, bumpers and armor was about $2k, wheels and tires (37x17) I got off fb marketplace for $800 for all 5 tires with rubicon jl wheels, bandlands winch $600, drive shaft $400, head unit and speakers $800, high lines and rear fenders $1500, and a bunch of other random parts probably $500ish. Things start to add up so fast. Luckily that stimulus check we got years ago paid for some of the parts.
I don't understand why you would get flamed for trussing and sleeving the axles. I have tj rubicon axles on my sahara that im debating on sleeves or truss. Good to know someone did both.
It’s getting there. A jeep is never done. I’ve got $43k into my 2002TJ. All parts and my labor. To think I still haven’t put Wonton axles in it yet. That price doesn’t include the 17K for the Jeep itself.
Nice LJ. With the TJ Rubicon axles and 42rle trans. you definitely want 5.38 gears for the 35s. The 42rle has a stupid .69 overdrive ratio. Also, $20,000 into your LJ isn't a lot of money. The only people that would say that have no idea what they're taking about.
Well this was a great build but personally 19,000 I would have bought another Jeep and had two of them I mean unless your climbing Mount Everest or something I have two Jeeps a TJ and LJ and they're both stock and then get me just about anywhere I want to go off-roading but still great video
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Thank you very much for the in depth run down of your build. You did a great job with this jeep.
Thank ya sir 🤝
Super awesome build dude! You’ve inspired me to build my TJ up! Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
I have 2 LJs, an ‘05 & ‘06. Nice job young man, very nice!! 👍👍👍
Well done man, great future thought on build.
Thank you for sharing! Great build and detailed explanations. Even though it was presented at a casual pace, you didn’t waste any time. 👍
I figured you were a young dude with his own business allowing you the means to build this awesome LJ; but when you mentioned you were in college?? I remember my dad giving me his Volkswagen Rabbit to go to college and earning a few grand a year:) Good for you my friend for making it happen so early in life. cheers
I’ve put about 20k. Bought a crate axle from Currie for $6125 regeared the rear and added locker for $5k (I live in California so labor is very expensive here) lift was around $3k, bumpers and armor was about $2k, wheels and tires (37x17) I got off fb marketplace for $800 for all 5 tires with rubicon jl wheels, bandlands winch $600, drive shaft $400, head unit and speakers $800, high lines and rear fenders $1500, and a bunch of other random parts probably $500ish. Things start to add up so fast. Luckily that stimulus check we got years ago paid for some of the parts.
imagine qualifying for stimulus money...
@@leecaldwell1029 wow you’re so much better than me
Another great video! Love the rig dude!
Appreciate it!
Do you think you would have been able to squeeze 37inch bfg km3s with this setup and stock fenders?
It’s a great build with great parts!
I don't understand why you would get flamed for trussing and sleeving the axles. I have tj rubicon axles on my sahara that im debating on sleeves or truss. Good to know someone did both.
People don’t like seeing different things lol
Nice Work!
Awesome build
It’s getting there. A jeep is never done. I’ve got $43k into my 2002TJ. All parts and my labor. To think I still haven’t put Wonton axles in it yet. That price doesn’t include the 17K for the Jeep itself.
Rad build, what brand/size rims are those? I want to get the same ones for my TJ!
They are cheap procomp 15x10s
you want 5.38 with the 35’s and auto for when you regear
Nice LJ.
With the TJ Rubicon axles and 42rle trans. you definitely want 5.38 gears for the 35s. The 42rle has a stupid .69 overdrive ratio.
Also, $20,000 into your LJ isn't a lot of money. The only people that would say that have no idea what they're taking about.
Good to know about the gears. 20k sure feels like a lot when you only budget for like 10k 💀
The LJ didn’t come with 33” tires
Money well spent. Enjoy your life style.
Fire video
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I need someone from Illinois to help me with my TJ ! 😛
Whatchu need? I don’t live there anymore I just visit every couple months
what grille marker lights do you have?
They are just 3 trailer marker lights I made a mount for out of a sheet of plastic and wired into the running lights
nice looks good
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5.38s. Don’t look back
TJ's and LJ's are the last real Jeeps.
YES
Ok but here’s the most important question. Do u still have the train horn?
Nah had to delete it for the new rear suspension
@@joshritchie_media that’s sad
Well this was a great build but personally 19,000 I would have bought another Jeep and had two of them I mean unless your climbing Mount Everest or something I have two Jeeps a TJ and LJ and they're both stock and then get me just about anywhere I want to go off-roading but still great video
19k on a Jeep?!!! Holy cow!!!
Coulda easily been $100k and one day will be
@@joshritchie_media so ur saying if u had 100k u would spend it on a jeep
@@RealRcbasher not necessarily it’s easy to spend 100k on one tho. If I could I would
@@joshritchie_media ok I was going to say ur crazy😂
@@RealRcbasherhave you seen a 100k jeep? I would if I had the disposable cash