How I Make A Living Fixing Jeep’s

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
  • Another just simple video of how I make a living. Every video I do at this time of my channel is just a learning of what viewers may enjoy. I had a jeep that was thought to be a kind of easy fix but I was wrong. However it get's fixed up for a jeep to sell. Hope you enjoy!

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  • @paulanderson388
    @paulanderson388 11 месяцев назад +63

    Working from home, having a great shop, setting your own schedule, loving Jeeps, owning many Jeeps...You are living the dream my friend!

    • @6lemans10
      @6lemans10 11 месяцев назад +3

      He is living the life.

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +9

      I appreciate it very much. I honestly love my job and what I do.

    • @royvanzant5811
      @royvanzant5811 9 месяцев назад +3

      How did you finance the business (land,buildings,equipment, etc? Like to do same on a much smaller scale, with model A s, to also mentor young to mechanical experience, and an appreciation for antique cars and to help keep them out of trouble, restoration of cars and lives!

    • @chickenlittle5916
      @chickenlittle5916 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@royvanzant5811if you fig it out let me know plz!😂

    • @papatomsthoughts
      @papatomsthoughts 5 месяцев назад

      He said in another video that he used to have 2 employees, so I bet that he paid stuff off while running a full mechanics shop. Just my thoughts.

  • @Wooden_Crate
    @Wooden_Crate 4 месяца назад +1

    You make money and don’t have to really deal with the general public that’s the dream brotha!

  • @sh-df1bb
    @sh-df1bb 9 месяцев назад +3

    you are very fortunate to be able to do what you do and make money at it. Y'all gotta get merch, tshirts & hats and stuff!

  • @fix-it-frank
    @fix-it-frank 11 месяцев назад +5

    This man is living my dream

  • @Sybreed117
    @Sybreed117 11 месяцев назад +1

    My first car I ever bought was a 1990 2 door Cherokee, I loved driving it... I had a small issue that I never fixed, and just stopped driving it in 2011, it was sitting ever since. I just recently moved across the country to TN, I knew I had to bring my jeep with me to actually bring it back to life some day. I was scrolling through shorts on RUclips after I moved and came across your channel. I looked you up, and to my surprise you're about an hour 30 drive away. I've been meaning to give you a call, but I've been unsure on how to approach the conversation so I've just been watching your content in my spare time, and every time I do, it makes me want to get my jeep running again!

  • @trev119
    @trev119 11 месяцев назад +7

    Nice to see your channel growing. You deserve it. You seem like just a good honest man trying to make a living. We need more people like you out there.

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate that! I hope so too!!

  • @2CabrasLocas
    @2CabrasLocas 7 месяцев назад

    Just found your channel last week, and I've learned something new from every video. Thanks!

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  7 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear it!

  • @matthewpursley3292
    @matthewpursley3292 11 месяцев назад +9

    Man how the hell do you have only 43k followers and half a million views on a 2 hours old video…😮 keep up the good work bro

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +5

      I appreciate it! I’m only 4 months into all this.

  • @jhama78
    @jhama78 11 месяцев назад +12

    Keep up the content Dex, always great to see quick tricks and tips from a mechanic that knows what hes working on. You could film yourself doing a full tune up on something and people will still watch and most likely pick up a new way to do something.

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +1

      A guy noticed how I hooked the chains to lift a 4.0 engine up. I’ll get better but I fully agree with you. Thanks. I appreciate it.

  • @carlosford3162
    @carlosford3162 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love your channel. A Ford that loves Jeeps 😄❤.

  • @Quesadla
    @Quesadla 11 месяцев назад +2

    What a job, What a life. Great video again Dex. These are more interesting than you know, And we appreciate you taking the time to record these.

  • @freewillchoice8052
    @freewillchoice8052 11 месяцев назад +2

    Man you got a great set up! Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @mvirocKoRn
    @mvirocKoRn 11 месяцев назад +4

    I hope your channel grows enough for you to keep you making these videos. Nice to see how you do things.

  • @mychannel6718
    @mychannel6718 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love my 2000 Cherokee! Always something I’m fixing on it lol I’d be in heaven with all of those jeeps!!

  • @acfrmlc
    @acfrmlc 11 месяцев назад +6

    do you dude! love the videos, as a full time mobile mechanic seeing some of your fixes and common issues on these helps alot!

  • @larrygulick6080
    @larrygulick6080 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. Keep it up. Being in my mid 70's I wish I could still do what you're doing.

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for subbing! I’ve been working hard to get here. Now I can slack up and work on this channel.

  • @Rado88
    @Rado88 11 месяцев назад +1

    Man I love this channel! Glad I found it.

  • @ManiacalManiac
    @ManiacalManiac 10 месяцев назад +1

    "now what do I do?" 😂 How i feel sometimes working on my vehicle's. It doesnt matter how long you've been working on stuff theres always question marks at some point. The honesty kills me!!😂

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  10 месяцев назад

      Everytime!! Yes sir. No lies.

  • @kennethhughes1600
    @kennethhughes1600 11 месяцев назад

    Went and bought me a shit box xj after watching you guys put the wood to jeeps over and over and you share you secrets good content

  • @averagejoe9234
    @averagejoe9234 11 месяцев назад +3

    Loving the videos! A video on the windows fix would be awesome sometime…any tips you have on any of the common issues with these jeeps would be great!

  • @frankshelton5330
    @frankshelton5330 9 месяцев назад

    Loads of entertainment on this channel. Happy I came across your videos.

  • @steveesposito
    @steveesposito 5 месяцев назад

    Great video to start my day with.

  • @SGTRandyB
    @SGTRandyB 9 месяцев назад

    Love it man. My son and I want to restore XJ Cherokee’s. Probably less at a time lol, but it’s a shared passion. I’m in an auto tec school at 41 to learn to fix everything on em, my 4th act in life just because I realized I love fixing mine and my kid’s XJ’s.

  • @AllenBlue452
    @AllenBlue452 11 месяцев назад

    Place looks like heaven. Just missin a pack of guard dogs

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck 5 месяцев назад

    there is a transmission shop near me they buy all the cores that they can get. they save all the usable parts, if the clutches look good they save them. when you go there you have the option repaired, reconditioned , or remanufactured. repaired is usable parts used new bushings and used parts. reconditioned new bushings and clutches and seals. remanufactured all new wearable parts and includes updates if any.

  • @rustypotatos
    @rustypotatos 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you brother

  • @51-FS
    @51-FS 11 месяцев назад +2

    I was hoping to see u helping the farmer get un stuck

  • @taw5218
    @taw5218 10 месяцев назад

    Love your channel. Found you on shorts. I've subscribed. Good honest content and might even learn a thing or two.

  • @whathappentoofficersamr
    @whathappentoofficersamr 6 месяцев назад

    Speaking of making a living..... I have 96 ZJ for sale. It runs and drives and is currently a daily driver. Its camo wrapped with 3" lift. As I was typing this you say something about a stolen vehicle 🤣 I have the "Clean" title on hand lol. Im throwing a hail mary here

  • @hippiemiller
    @hippiemiller 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good job 👍👍

  • @MuddysGarage
    @MuddysGarage 11 месяцев назад +3

    Loving the vids man, you are living some of our dreams lol. I currently own a 99 GC 4.0 3" lift i daily, an 02 4.7 i just bought, and a 98 5.9 i just bought. Are you doing merch ? id rock a few "Dex Jeeps No Ducks Given" stickers for sure.

    • @user-uj3zk2cx8t
      @user-uj3zk2cx8t 11 месяцев назад +1

      You gonna hook up with the guy too?

  • @macattack1392
    @macattack1392 11 месяцев назад

    Subbed awhile ago, but Haven't watched much.
    --HOWEVER, im glad i saw this "insight video" of what u do.
    Already know u enjoy jeeps as well.
    For the haters saying ur raising prices, I don't see it.
    Now if u weren't enjoying & building them for urself as well. I could understand alittle more.
    There is always someone else that could take ur spot.
    jeeps in south Florida always want way too much & they beat.

  • @_ghost96
    @_ghost96 11 месяцев назад

    I hope to buy my first Jeep from you. I am OBSESSED with the 90’s and early 2000’s Cherokees man. They look good to me in any condition lol.

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +1

      Right on! They will forever be that way!

  • @danielmcclain1573
    @danielmcclain1573 11 месяцев назад +1

    Stop worrying about the haters man !!!

  • @justinchandler5436
    @justinchandler5436 11 месяцев назад +1

    Keep up the good work love all the content thanks Dex

  • @thenolans2172
    @thenolans2172 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is awesome. I'm a contractor for the post office, do you have any right hand drive cherokkees?? Keep up the great work!

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +3

      No, sorry. I help so many local rural route people out. They keep me busy enough.

    • @thenolans2172
      @thenolans2172 10 месяцев назад

      @@dexjs I bet haha

  • @Jgriffin0808081
    @Jgriffin0808081 Месяц назад +1

    Killer vid

  • @joshuacripe1514
    @joshuacripe1514 11 месяцев назад +6

    Dex 29min for head removeal for the average guy 3 hrs lol

    • @edwarddavis507
      @edwarddavis507 11 месяцев назад +2

      It takes me 3 hours just to get to the head bolts. Dex had the head off and already knew he was going to use it on the red jeep in 29 minutes.

  • @user-ln9cg9cv2c
    @user-ln9cg9cv2c 4 месяца назад +1

    Love your Content, Dex! What brand do you use or reccomend for aftermarket pistons?

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  4 месяца назад

      So far seal power has been doing great for us.

  • @trefunk3743
    @trefunk3743 11 месяцев назад +2

    Real dream job!

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +1

      I really love it. Always some kickbacks tho.

  • @timothyproksch2915
    @timothyproksch2915 5 месяцев назад

    I got a feeling this gentleman talks like this when he’s all by himself with no camera on him all his life

  • @doers8154
    @doers8154 11 месяцев назад

    Keep the cool videos coming! for real!

  • @Markus_4.0ooh
    @Markus_4.0ooh 11 месяцев назад +1

    In the future would you make a video tear apart and rebuild on a 98 4.0? (Or how to take care of the motor head) Probably you already did but my bad. Thnx for the info sénior

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +1

      I will as I come across the projects.

    • @jeannettevasquez2684
      @jeannettevasquez2684 10 месяцев назад

      I have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0 6cl that won't start on park. Only neutral. ???why????

  • @nickmanwebb14
    @nickmanwebb14 11 месяцев назад

    An idea on how to stop your GoPro from falling over, what if you mounted it to an old dial indicator magnet.

  • @josephsucharski289
    @josephsucharski289 11 месяцев назад

    Living the dream broo

  • @jamesherald5050
    @jamesherald5050 11 месяцев назад +1

    What do you ask for a jeep. When you get them ready for the road

  • @mykalmcb
    @mykalmcb 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Do you sell parts from your junkyard? Do you have them all cataloged?

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  10 месяцев назад +1

      It’s all run by me and my head. As simple operation as you could think of.

  • @backyardbuilders9835
    @backyardbuilders9835 11 месяцев назад

    Due you're awesome. I live in the murfresborro are and ride coalmont and wheeling mainly. Would love to meet up. I have a 98 zj

  • @tomtheman91
    @tomtheman91 10 месяцев назад

    Man I'd pay you for help. I love my xj got a 98 and I have done some much trying to figure out what's wrong. I got a rough idle sometimes. Starts right up cold. Cranks forever when it gets hot. It will start and run tho. I have replaced tps and iac map coolant temp air charge temp or whatever. New distributor Rotor coil, coil pick up sensor crt performance kit new wires spark plugs.....fuel pump. Fuel is soild at 49 psi. Also have a heat shield on the fuel rail and yes a brand new cps....

    • @tomtheman91
      @tomtheman91 10 месяцев назад

      It runs great not low on power got 32 in tires and I can spin them... just long cranks when hot.

  • @tdfitch
    @tdfitch 11 месяцев назад

    holy shit, what a stockpile.

  • @ohioshitboxoffroad2121
    @ohioshitboxoffroad2121 11 месяцев назад

    Damn it I need those red zj doors in background lol.

  • @AKA-MOSS
    @AKA-MOSS 11 месяцев назад

    keep up all the good work love it😊

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @jamesdodson9417
    @jamesdodson9417 7 месяцев назад

    Have you ever had a door that wouldn’t open from the inside or the outside on those Jeeps , curious to know how you might get it open ?

  • @christopherrivers9635
    @christopherrivers9635 11 месяцев назад

    You’re cool as hell Dex!!!

  • @wpg1977
    @wpg1977 11 месяцев назад

    I think your jeep farm is totally Awesome!! I owned 2 yjs, an xj and currently a 2 door rubicon JL 6 speed . I am amazed at what goes on there.

  • @davidbgooch9587
    @davidbgooch9587 11 месяцев назад

    Hey man you dont have anyway to contact you. I thought i was a cherokee guru lol. I do have a question about my Cherokee crawler that no one has been able to answer or fix in 10 years almost. You might be someone that could give me an answer. Hasnt charged in 10 years since it froze in a mid hole. Had several peolle look at it and cant fix it. Been nothing but a Cherokee guy since my first one in 2008. Still have five of them. Even a rare 1989 4 door 4.0 5 speed 4x4. I looked for an email on your page but couldn't find a contact anywhere. Not sure where located im in Florence Alabama btw. Hope you see this man and great videos

  • @FD-dh2fu
    @FD-dh2fu 9 месяцев назад

    Great job. What does it cost to swap a 4.0 WJ engine?

  • @mstrlink1796
    @mstrlink1796 Месяц назад

    I want to learn how to fix cars, thinking about buying a jeep to fix up. What should I look out for, or steer clear of as a beginner?

  • @fishinacreek
    @fishinacreek 11 месяцев назад

    good stuff dex

  • @j.finesseflights1403
    @j.finesseflights1403 11 месяцев назад

    By the sound of the rotation while you was cranking, sounded like it was down a hole! Ya know where I learned that from...?
    RUclips 🤣!

  • @jeremiahthomas2669
    @jeremiahthomas2669 11 месяцев назад

    Jeeps seem to fetch some money in south fl

  • @Stealthbich
    @Stealthbich 11 месяцев назад

    bro im about to move back home to alabama to do something similar. would love to work on dirtbikes and whatnot. Also, you got any tacomas by any chance for sale? ha. i know you specialize in jeep though!

  • @jerryg8606
    @jerryg8606 10 месяцев назад +1

    where do you post jeeps for sale?

  • @alvinuselton912
    @alvinuselton912 10 месяцев назад

    How can I contact you about purchasing a Jeep? Boy you are living the Jeep life 🎯🇺🇸

  • @baelm
    @baelm 9 месяцев назад

    after having a 0331 head crack on me i wouldn't put one back on a motor even if it was good at that moment

  • @kaiserhund8437
    @kaiserhund8437 10 месяцев назад

    How often do you have commanches come in or for sale? I'm looking for a truck to pair with my TJ haha

  • @Dmowery5036
    @Dmowery5036 9 месяцев назад

    Do you sale any parts to the public? I’ve been looking for a grill for my Special Edition WJ for a few years now.

  • @DannerPlace
    @DannerPlace 10 месяцев назад

    I wish I could pick you brain about a stalling problem with my 2001 TJ. Do you find wiring issues inside the harness from the PCM to the Crank and Cam sensors? I'm thinking that may be the case with mine...

  • @ryanjacobsen6196
    @ryanjacobsen6196 11 месяцев назад +1

    Id kill for late model zj tan driver door panel sombody help

  • @Dmowery5036
    @Dmowery5036 9 месяцев назад

    What engine you like better in a wj, a 4.0 or a 4.7?

  • @chasononeal17
    @chasononeal17 11 месяцев назад

    Hello I just came across your videos looking for info. I want to put 4.0 of mine in a ranger. But I want to eliminate everything that I don't need. Mostly like sensors vacuum lines anyting that is unnecessary. Is there any pointers you can give

  • @Ballen1182
    @Ballen1182 7 месяцев назад

    I need an air filter box. Kid at the lube place broke off the clips :/ 2004 4.0

  • @josephsucharski289
    @josephsucharski289 11 месяцев назад

    Love the vids mna

  • @whatwasthat3269
    @whatwasthat3269 10 месяцев назад

    hey Dex, do you have a website for parts for sale ? and also those jeep you sell? thanks

  • @anthonysmith7258
    @anthonysmith7258 9 месяцев назад

    Got a question I just bought my 2nd jeep cherokee sport xj the first one is a 2000 jeep cherokee sport 4.0 v6 2wd has a motor knock needs a new motor and the newest one is a 1996 jeep cherokee 4.0 v6 4x4 but anyways on my 1996 xj when I put my key in to start it it want start by turning the switch there's the a button under the the steering wheel all I have to do is push it in to start it up

    • @Xirtey
      @Xirtey 3 месяца назад

      whats the question?

    • @anthonysmith7258
      @anthonysmith7258 3 месяца назад

      My 2000 xj has a rod bearing 5 that's knocking I got offered another motor it cone out of a older xj I was told I couldn't use a older motor for my 2000 xj I thinks it come out of a 1996 cherokee would it work in my 2000 xj

  • @clifsant9266
    @clifsant9266 11 месяцев назад

    At what point in your buying cars for a junkyard did you decide to switch to mainly Cherokee? Not that I’m complaining. I’ve loved the Cherokee ever since one of my good friends mom got a brand new one. We’re back in 91. I was in seventh grade and that’s when I knew that was the car for me.

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад

      I always wanted the reputation that I would have anything you need for one so I just bought as many as I run across... You need a green fender? got it!!

  • @shizzyranks
    @shizzyranks 9 месяцев назад

    I'd rather do it myself and get it done right, at least if it fucks up I'm the only one to blame. That's why you ain't go no more employees.

  • @scotttilbert8141
    @scotttilbert8141 11 месяцев назад

    Guy I worked with last all he wore in the shop was crocs 😳

  • @Domp896
    @Domp896 11 месяцев назад

    Where do you sell your parts at?

  • @mchaves7663
    @mchaves7663 3 месяца назад

    How did you learn fixing jeeps?

  • @sumo-ninja
    @sumo-ninja 11 месяцев назад

    Where are you from dex? I'm in Georgia so I'm just curious as a fellow southern man lol

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад

      haha 38315

    • @sumo-ninja
      @sumo-ninja 11 месяцев назад

      @@dexjs awesome!! Beautiful up there!

  • @joshuacripe1514
    @joshuacripe1514 11 месяцев назад

    Drx when fixed how much are you asking for the jeep?

  • @ethanelectric1024
    @ethanelectric1024 11 месяцев назад

    I don't think anyone is thinking you are fake man. Also question, if you had to choose a different vehicle other than jeeps what?

  • @mavmcdonald9962
    @mavmcdonald9962 2 дня назад

    let’s be buddies

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost8686 11 месяцев назад

    👍

  • @freeridin12345
    @freeridin12345 11 месяцев назад

    would you be willing to sell a motor and ship it to az lol

  • @NCMATT
    @NCMATT 11 месяцев назад

    We're you from

  • @brianandglendaharkin9457
    @brianandglendaharkin9457 11 месяцев назад

    👍🏻🇦🇺💯⛽️

  • @destinyballard925
    @destinyballard925 7 месяцев назад

    Being female, I am offended. The whole underside of my jeep is covered in oil, but that’s beside the point..😂

  • @benjamintresham9649
    @benjamintresham9649 8 месяцев назад

    You must have been pissed when they had that so cash for clunkers 15 years ago. The old jeeps people got rid of made me pisssed

  • @bwell98
    @bwell98 11 месяцев назад

    Sell me one of your xjs lol.

  • @Markus_4.0ooh
    @Markus_4.0ooh 11 месяцев назад

    Torque everything.. okay 👍

  • @796andy2
    @796andy2 11 месяцев назад +1

    your like Yoda of 4.0

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад

      I been around soooo many 🤓

  • @jasonwest792
    @jasonwest792 11 месяцев назад

    Great video, but I'm positive I have ADHD now.

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад

      Explain that one please

  • @AllenBlue452
    @AllenBlue452 11 месяцев назад

    If a female because it's gotta drip-dry!!!! Lmfao

  • @sumo-ninja
    @sumo-ninja 11 месяцев назад

    Lmfao "this is a female, I could be racist for saying that"

  • @zapstrapsnmudflaps8609
    @zapstrapsnmudflaps8609 11 месяцев назад

    Damn u are LUCKY

  • @MrCAMO112
    @MrCAMO112 11 месяцев назад

    Would you be interested in building me a cage Dex?

    • @dexjs
      @dexjs  11 месяцев назад +1

      I’m not cheap but I do good work.

    • @MrCAMO112
      @MrCAMO112 11 месяцев назад

      @@dexjs give me a discount I’ll paint Dexs biggest fan on the side 😂 lol jk. I have about 40 foot of tubing but the few fabricators I have talked to so far just tell me to buy a kit

    • @FantasticHunter
      @FantasticHunter 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@MrCAMO112 they aint wrong either lol. All depends how much you got in tools (pipe bender, welder, etc.). You'll spend more on labor alone than buying a kit and welding in yourself.

    • @MrCAMO112
      @MrCAMO112 11 месяцев назад

      Yeah I know it. Trying to decide right now between D & C and XO Fab