Regardless of the outcome it was far more entertaining to watch a single person build fabricate beat and work on this jeep then to watch a team of people cunsult a jeep specialist and buy a bunch of bolt on parts and install them in a commercial shop I love your videos and have always enjoyed the content
The negative comments have no place here. They are 2 cool dudes that put together 2 cool rides and hours of great content. Stop complaining about how it happened or who did what and enjoy it!
You can. Start small and practice practice practice. During this pandemic, more people are learning a skill online than just about any other time in history. As Matt stated, the information is out there, especially in videos. Watch, practice, and repeat.
@@sonnicman yes, but luckily this Plan-demic is not nearly as dangerous as the other common flu viruses that we've been dealing with for years and years now. I don't know of a single person who has died or even been hospitalized from this thing. As usual, it's all about power and CONTROL.. *And money 💰..
@@BabyCharlotteschannel We buried my nephew on Friday, but as long as it doesn't affect you, that's fine. Maybe keep the disinformation to yourself, as it has absolutely ZERO to do with this video.
SO awesome to see you building again! One of my favorite videos!! Love to see how creative you got putting this beast together. Those wheel caps! The Dr is in the house 🤣. Now I wanna go lay some worms (weld) 😄. ❤️🐞
What you can do when welding parts like a driveshaft that are too large to clamp is grab one of those hood or engine ground straps from Pull a Part (or from your own vehicle). Generally they're a woven copper strip that is fairly long. Then loop it around your driveshaft, rollcage, etc. and clamp onto that with your ground clamp. Makes it real easy to clamp onto big or awkward parts and provides a good ground. Alternatively you can strip the sheathing from some large extension cables and wrap all the copper strands together, but that's more messy and destructive.
That rear axle was setup for a TJ that is why the brackets didn't line up as you found out. A TJ rear axle isn't a direct swap into a ZJ, the coil spring perches and control arm bolt in locations are completley different.
Love that you did it all on your own! Fabrication, installation you name it you did it!! In your shop at home. Awesome! Your competition had a handful of guys helping. Which is cool, but You Da Man👍
Great budget build! Nice to see examples of where some DIY effort and ingenuity can save cubic dollars. That XJ will have its hands full trying to beat this rig!
Outstanding Matt! I really enjoy watching these video's from an engineering perspective, but what I love most is that it clearly demonstrates your ingenuity and creativity and that by spending more on sweat equity instead of money you can have something that's just as good if not better!
I did the hockey trick for the winch stop, I put the cable through an aluminum plate same diameter as the hockey Puck then drilled the Puck for the cable then install the hook makes a perfect stop for the winch
I feel like I will always love zjs, they're super cheap, solid front and rear axles, I love the v8 in them, bout my first one for 500, bought some wheels and a 5inch lift for another 800 and loved it
Hey Matt. I have learned that if you clamp the spring directly across from the spot where you are heating it, it bends a little better. And if you dunk it in a bucket of oil while it is still hot, it will help to be temper the steel. The same as is done with making tools. Just be careful with the hot oil not to hurt your self or catch anything on fire. I recommend doing it outside in a safe place.
@@bleepinjeep That Volvo... Have you seen people use the rear Dana 30 traction aid in the front of a Jeep with a Dana 30? And, supposedly you can rig it and possibly use it in the Dana 35. I scooped up an 88 Comanche. I'm thinking of going spring over in the back which nets 5.5" - 6.5". Up front I'm thinking some control arm drop brackets will serve my purposes. How does your short arm set up at the oe pivot locations ride?
Great Video Matt. I love how your fabricating parts and putting it on. Explaining every steps and why. You’re like a lot of us garage monkeys thst doesn’t have a lift and using a floor jack/ jack stands. Laying on your backs. Love Colts video too cuz both of you represents us mechanics! If I could, I would buy a lift, but No garage height.! 🤙😎
The level of ingenuity and fabrication and just overall creativity is off the charts. I wouldn’t have thought to do half of the stuff you did in order to save cash and get parts to work. But it’s an awesome little challenge / build if you’ve got throwaway money like that! I don’t even have money to fund my one build as it is. Would definitely be cool to do this though.
The Jeep ZJ is a perfect sized offroad vehicle. It fits a lot of places that our 4door 4wd pickups don't fit. But the ZJ is roomy enough for my 6'4" son. I prefer the longest control arms available. For that extra articulation.
I'm new to the wheeling and jeep world but I feel that I'm in it for the long run. Absolutely love the rig I have but I can't lie.... I keep wanting more
What u joint are you running for the driveshaft? I ordered a 1310 cv shaft for my 8.8 I swapped in but I’m thinking an 1350 might be a little better? I’m not sure me and my buddies are running 35s and 1310 u joint and never had a problem but it would be nice to upgrade. Opinions?
Dang that’s the cleanest junkyard I’ve ever seen. An the vehicles are in good shape as well. The junkyards I’ve been too are dirty messy an the vehicles kids go out an just bust up the vehicles an destroy them. Let me know bleeping jeep I got a 95 gmc jimmy I wanna turn into a rock crowler but I’m on a shoe string budget. My trucks under construction right now trying put the prices back together from a fender bender I got into back in October. I can’t afford all the bells an wissles like all these nice rigs I see out on the trails. But I love wheeling an wanna be able to get back out on the trails agin . Thanks bleeping jeep.
love the custom fabrication you do. Wish i could do the same but i dont have a quarter of the fabrication equipment you have plus I would have screwed up the yoke swap. That was genius!
Man that valve stem tool is bad ass! Of course I've gotten really good at remembering to put them in before I get the tires all bolted in...ask me how I got good about remembering though😂
@@bleepinjeep tell me about it 😂 I'll pick one up.. just cuz...I'll put in my "wuzziss" drawer. Full of mostly homemade tools and anytime someone goes in there that's what they say... what's this? Im liking the build takes me back to the days when I couldn't afford anything and had to make stuff work. Sleeved track bars... extended links. Very entertaining!
i built my 5spd zj for under 2k years of searching an gathering parts its now sitting on 6 inches of lift 33 ltbs ford 8.8 artec trussed and locked with 488s rugged ridge sye and one off built front bumper. its been a long road but its def one of a kind and super cheap.
I just had an MJ fall in my lap today. 1988 4.0 Stick 4x4 Short bed Runs perfect Needs nothing Non op Has 4 NEW tires Ahh the joys of working at the auto parts store 😁 Free = $0.00
Question .. I have a 93 jeep grand cherokee AWD what lift do u recommend looking for 3 to4 inc lift most lifts i see say not fit for AWD.... any recommendations
Great video series. I've been looking for something to beat up on a little but still crawl like our jku on 37's just cheaper haha. .. soo I bought a Zj or 2 😬 5.2 v8 should be a fun build for our channel thanks for the inspiration Matt.
Man you put so much work into the arms and I've got preowned fully adjustable short arms for a ZJ just taking up space in my garage after I found a cheap roller with a long arm kit last year :)
Matt, I'll have to say I appreciate your build more than Busted Knuckles due to the fact that you did yours with no help where he had a group helping him. That ZJ turned out sick! Might sell my WJ to get one 🤔
ALWAYS STAND A TIRE UP WHEN FILLING WITH AIR, SEATING A BEAD, ADDING AIR OR ANY AIRING OF ANY KIND. The sidewall and/or bead always blows first if a failure occurs and very rarely does the tread blow on inflation. Therefore if a failure is in the tires future and your sitting on the floor with it on its side ( like bleeping here( even with a BL wheel) it will become an instant anti gravity rocket and you or HEED are just in the way.
Looks good! A bunch of compromises but proof positive that if you can weld you can wheel! Don’t get hung up on making the best crawler, just make one! Been keeping track of the tools used in this that I don’t already have besides the mig welder (I’ve got a stick welder), bearing pullers/presses, dial indicators, plasma torch, and band saw; I’ve got all to tools I need to follow your lead! I can probably get by with just my grinder on most of that cutting. I’m not to the point that I could hand the gearing stuff anyway, so pay for that. You think I could have gotten by stick welding this as an amateur?
what gauge steel is yur upper shock mount made from? It looks a bit on the lite/thin side? im just wandering thats all 3/16-1/4" think would be stronger wouldn't it? but i dont do what u r doing im just saying
Custom link control arms. I want to do exactly that to my WJ. But long arm 4 link front and back. 2 adjustable tracking arms, 2 major cross member purchases, rear diff link brkt, 2 front upper link mounts and Bob's your uncle, roughly speaking. Springs, retainers, shocks, sway bar links, drop pitman arm, tie rod mod, and steering gearbox mod. Do they make such a kit where they provide everything for the lift and you weld all the components together? It gets confusing when I'm looking at brands, what's included, and prices.
ik, forgot driveshaft mods. I'm mentaly preparing myself. If I missed any major or important parts or cheap and easy bullet proof mods, besides frame strengtheners between the front & back crossmembers and 2x6 rock rails welded in, let me know, plz, thanx.
Regardless of the outcome it was far more entertaining to watch a single person build fabricate beat and work on this jeep then to watch a team of people cunsult a jeep specialist and buy a bunch of bolt on parts and install them in a commercial shop I love your videos and have always enjoyed the content
I’m not an expert Cherokee builder so I consulted an expert and spent my money on good parts 🤷♂️
@@BustedKnuckleVideo how far did that get you judging by the video the zj did most of that with ease
The negative comments have no place here. They are 2 cool dudes that put together 2 cool rides and hours of great content. Stop complaining about how it happened or who did what and enjoy it!
@@andrewnicely8468 it was a compatition when comparing things it tends to matter
@@andrewnicely8468 if you are speaking about my comment it wasn't meant to be rude. He consulted an expert and bleepin built
Some.
Your budget rig is bigger and nicer then my normal rig.
Same
Get some more credit cards lol
Same here
Litteraly wtf
@@Jon-ko3vv lol i was actually thinking about charging my upcoming build lol
Matt, you are teaching me so much. I just wish I could fabricate like you do.
You can do it, all my experience is out there for everyone to learn!
You can. Start small and practice practice practice. During this pandemic, more people are learning a skill online than just about any other time in history. As Matt stated, the information is out there, especially in videos. Watch, practice, and repeat.
@@sonnicman yes, but luckily this Plan-demic is not nearly as dangerous as the other common flu viruses that we've been dealing with for years and years now. I don't know of a single person who has died or even been hospitalized from this thing. As usual, it's all about power and CONTROL.. *And money 💰..
@@BabyCharlotteschannel We buried my nephew on Friday, but as long as it doesn't affect you, that's fine. Maybe keep the disinformation to yourself, as it has absolutely ZERO to do with this video.
SO awesome to see you building again! One of my favorite videos!! Love to see how creative you got putting this beast together. Those wheel caps! The Dr is in the house 🤣. Now I wanna go lay some worms (weld) 😄. ❤️🐞
What you can do when welding parts like a driveshaft that are too large to clamp is grab one of those hood or engine ground straps from Pull a Part (or from your own vehicle). Generally they're a woven copper strip that is fairly long. Then loop it around your driveshaft, rollcage, etc. and clamp onto that with your ground clamp. Makes it real easy to clamp onto big or awkward parts and provides a good ground. Alternatively you can strip the sheathing from some large extension cables and wrap all the copper strands together, but that's more messy and destructive.
That rear axle was setup for a TJ that is why the brackets didn't line up as you found out. A TJ rear axle isn't a direct swap into a ZJ, the coil spring perches and control arm bolt in locations are completley different.
Love that you did it all on your own! Fabrication, installation you name it you did it!! In your shop at home. Awesome! Your competition had a handful of guys helping. Which is cool, but You Da Man👍
Thanks man!
That ZJ looks awesome. Love your fabrication skills.
Thanks a lot... now, I'm workin' on a cheap jeep '97 xj. You've inspired me!
Thank you for explaining how and why you're doing some things! As a noob it's nice to see it being done and also knowing why you're doing it. 10/10
Awesome simply awesome thank you I have learned a lot thank you teacher my bleepinjeep friend
Great budget build! Nice to see examples of where some DIY effort and ingenuity can save cubic dollars. That XJ will have its hands full trying to beat this rig!
best build series ive seen in while great job!!
I can't wait for part 3. I'm watching your videos and the ones over on Busted Knuckles. 👊👍
Outstanding Matt! I really enjoy watching these video's from an engineering perspective, but what I love most is that it clearly demonstrates your ingenuity and creativity and that by spending more on sweat equity instead of money you can have something that's just as good if not better!
Thanks!
I did the hockey trick for the winch stop, I put the cable through an aluminum plate same diameter as the hockey Puck then drilled the Puck for the cable then install the hook makes a perfect stop for the winch
Holy smokes thats the cleanest pull a part yard I've ever seen! I wish my driveway looked that good.....
You and me both!
Absolutely Great! Exactly what i woulda done with talent, tools, cash!!! Lol great stuff
That axle swap though, need an 8.8 for my ZJ
I usually dont watch videos this long. I enjoyed the whole video and learned a lot. Thanks!
I feel like I will always love zjs, they're super cheap, solid front and rear axles, I love the v8 in them, bout my first one for 500, bought some wheels and a 5inch lift for another 800 and loved it
Really enjoyed this! One of the best videos you've put out in a long time!
Thanks
Damn that looks so good!
Hey Matt. I have learned that if you clamp the spring directly across from the spot where you are heating it, it bends a little better. And if you dunk it in a bucket of oil while it is still hot, it will help to be temper the steel. The same as is done with making tools. Just be careful with the hot oil not to hurt your self or catch anything on fire. I recommend doing it outside in a safe place.
I wish I could have your skills, knowledge,
& the most important of all, the patience! 👍🏼
You can, just watch every video I've made... thats all the skill I have!
@@bleepinjeep
That Volvo...
Have you seen people use the rear Dana 30 traction aid in the front of a Jeep with a Dana 30? And, supposedly you can rig it and possibly use it in the Dana 35.
I scooped up an 88 Comanche. I'm thinking of going spring over in the back which nets 5.5" - 6.5". Up front I'm thinking some control arm drop brackets will serve my purposes.
How does your short arm set up at the oe pivot locations ride?
I can’t be the only one here thinking that zj turned out absolutely badass! Makes me think about reading my wj for one
Thanks man!
It was badass! After watching busted knuckles video, its going to be so exciting! Cant wait for the next video!!
Gotta love these east Tennessee hill rigs doin work son!!##
Great Video Matt. I love how your fabricating parts and putting it on. Explaining every steps and why. You’re like a lot of us garage monkeys thst doesn’t have a lift and using a floor jack/ jack stands. Laying on your backs. Love Colts video too cuz both of you represents us mechanics! If I could, I would buy a lift, but No garage height.! 🤙😎
Hell yeah this series is awesome. Helps guys that are ballin on a budget do some thinkin. Thank you
The level of ingenuity and fabrication and just overall creativity is off the charts. I wouldn’t have thought to do half of the stuff you did in order to save cash and get parts to work. But it’s an awesome little challenge / build if you’ve got throwaway money like that! I don’t even have money to fund my one build as it is. Would definitely be cool to do this though.
I love it man I am looking to do about the same. Looking for the jeep now. Cheep cheep cheep. Thanks for the motivation!
Good Job Followed all the build..
Man Matt you rock , this was epic. !! Cheap rocks
Thanks Alan!
Man, I love this jeep build!
Another killer video...cant wait to see it wheelin!
Awesome build matt!! Would like a little explanation on your steering in the future if possible
I second that. 7.5in on the factory y-link on my ZJ and that's next.
I wish I had 10% of your knowledge. And tools. Great vid!
Your gonna kill it Matt!!!
The Jeep ZJ is a perfect sized offroad vehicle. It fits a lot of places that our 4door 4wd pickups don't fit. But the ZJ is roomy enough for my 6'4" son.
I prefer the longest control arms available. For that extra articulation.
Looks good! Good job Matt 👍
I'm new to the wheeling and jeep world but I feel that I'm in it for the long run. Absolutely love the rig I have but I can't lie.... I keep wanting more
Very nice ZJ. Solid build.
Spent hundreds of hours at Pull-A-Part, love that place, and veterans get in free!! Love this challenge, and look forward to the finale!
What u joint are you running for the driveshaft? I ordered a 1310 cv shaft for my 8.8 I swapped in but I’m thinking an 1350 might be a little better? I’m not sure me and my buddies are running 35s and 1310 u joint and never had a problem but it would be nice to upgrade. Opinions?
Matt forgot one simple Jeep rule.....if you have a sawzall you can fit any size tire
Dang that’s the cleanest junkyard I’ve ever seen. An the vehicles are in good shape as well. The junkyards I’ve been too are dirty messy an the vehicles kids go out an just bust up the vehicles an destroy them.
Let me know bleeping jeep I got a 95 gmc jimmy I wanna turn into a rock crowler but I’m on a shoe string budget. My trucks under construction right now trying put the prices back together from a fender bender I got into back in October. I can’t afford all the bells an wissles like all these nice rigs I see out on the trails.
But I love wheeling an wanna be able to get back out on the trails agin . Thanks bleeping jeep.
love the custom fabrication you do. Wish i could do the same but i dont have a quarter of the fabrication equipment you have plus I would have screwed up the yoke swap. That was genius!
Did you use 8 or 10 inch wide bead lock wheels? About to put some on my XJ and was wondering which would be best.
You should get the Volvo and make a gambler 500 rig and bring it out to Oregon and run it in the O.G. Gambler 500
This inspires me to learn how to weld and I really really wanna do it now
Dude that thing is so sick!! My XJ is almost done, 6.5" long arm 3 link kit from IRO, 35" goodyear MT Kevlars. So stoked to go crawling
I picked up and MJ and I'm thinking of going to 6.5". What did you do in the rear and did you have to install a slip yoke eliminator?
Man that valve stem tool is bad ass! Of course I've gotten really good at remembering to put them in before I get the tires all bolted in...ask me how I got good about remembering though😂
You need one of these! No need to remember.
@@bleepinjeep tell me about it 😂 I'll pick one up.. just cuz...I'll put in my "wuzziss" drawer. Full of mostly homemade tools and anytime someone goes in there that's what they say... what's this? Im liking the build takes me back to the days when I couldn't afford anything and had to make stuff work. Sleeved track bars... extended links. Very entertaining!
I agree Jared. Gotta get me one of those for Christmas lol.
So...Do you think a Grand Cherokee ZJ is as good as a XJ? Is an Off Road worthy rig?
What's the name of the parts yard you went to? I live in Canada and can't find a np249j anywhere.
i built my 5spd zj for under 2k years of searching an gathering parts its now sitting on 6 inches of lift 33 ltbs ford 8.8 artec trussed and locked with 488s rugged ridge sye and one off built front bumper. its been a long road but its def one of a kind and super cheap.
Where is your pinion angle at?
@@jamesholguin9327 off the top of my head not sure ill have to check i just installed a sye
Way over budget!!! 💩 📦 🤣🤣🤣
No, that you be you, Mr rcv
@@bleepinjeep Lol, shots fired!!!! :0)
@@sonnicman Mr magically built axles and extra parts for $2200!
@@BustedKnuckleVideo LOL, you would think he has a magical Lucky Charms Leprechaun helping him out. :0)
I just had an MJ fall in my lap today.
1988
4.0
Stick
4x4
Short bed
Runs perfect
Needs nothing
Non op
Has 4 NEW tires
Ahh the joys of working at the auto parts store 😁
Free = $0.00
Is that knoxville pull a part? My buddy has a volvo and told me they had a wagon s70 for sale
Question .. I have a 93 jeep grand cherokee AWD what lift do u recommend looking for 3 to4 inc lift most lifts i see say not fit for AWD.... any recommendations
Sick ZJ build! Don’t see a lot of these built up AND taken off road
On a budget, what's one zj mod you would do that has the most benefits?
having the right tools and knowlege is key
What did you use for rear control arms on the zj crawler whats the length of upper and lower rear control arms?
Give a man a welder and some scrap metal and he can do anything!
Can't wait. I hope Matt wins!😂🤣😂🤣🇺🇸
Great video series. I've been looking for something to beat up on a little but still crawl like our jku on 37's just cheaper haha. .. soo I bought a Zj or 2 😬 5.2 v8 should be a fun build for our channel thanks for the inspiration Matt.
Very well my friend. Good job
Man you put so much work into the arms and I've got preowned fully adjustable short arms for a ZJ just taking up space in my garage after I found a cheap roller with a long arm kit last year :)
Wanna sell them to me? I’m building my zj rn
What was the over all length of rear drive shaft looking for one right now for the same set up 🤘
What xj front drive shaft you recommend I’m 16 and in a budget?
Great video, lots of good info!
Great explanation for arm length!
I'm just curious why you didnt make a long arm kit. I've seen you use a plasma cutter. Arms just need to be some DOM adjusters and poly bushings.
What did you do for rear arms just stock jk with no modifications?
What I’ve done to make a shock longer is a coupler nut and a stud and screw it on the top of the shock
Thats cool, what size is it do you know?
@@bleepinjeep if I'm not wrong it's 3/8"
They make and sell those commercially
Yea a new video I'm so excited for the new video
This is going to make for great content!
Already is! You got some watching to do!
I’ve now caught up. Man I’ve got to say your good shit. Your a true Jeep guy and off-roader. Keep it up.
This is by far the beat goofy comedy you have applied to any of your videos! 😂😂😂 hood content tho
Matt, I'll have to say I appreciate your build more than Busted Knuckles due to the fact that you did yours with no help where he had a group helping him. That ZJ turned out sick! Might sell my WJ to get one 🤔
His wife was helping 🤷♂️😂
Wj's can be cool too i bet!
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I'm not knocking you. I watched your video and it was good.
@@bleepinjeep WJ is ok. I have it lifted and locked. I'm just not a huge fan of the "rounded" look of the WJ. Always been a square body guy.
@@marka.2715
Build the DubJ
I love this, thing looks badass man
Did you lengthen the rear jk lower arms at all it doesnt look like you did
ALWAYS STAND A TIRE UP WHEN FILLING WITH AIR, SEATING A BEAD, ADDING AIR OR ANY AIRING OF ANY KIND. The sidewall and/or bead always blows first if a failure occurs and very rarely does the tread blow on inflation. Therefore if a failure is in the tires future and your sitting on the floor with it on its side ( like bleeping here( even with a BL wheel) it will become an instant anti gravity rocket and you or HEED are just in the way.
Looks good! A bunch of compromises but proof positive that if you can weld you can wheel! Don’t get hung up on making the best crawler, just make one!
Been keeping track of the tools used in this that I don’t already have besides the mig welder (I’ve got a stick welder), bearing pullers/presses, dial indicators, plasma torch, and band saw; I’ve got all to tools I need to follow your lead! I can probably get by with just my grinder on most of that cutting. I’m not to the point that I could hand the gearing stuff anyway, so pay for that. You think I could have gotten by stick welding this as an amateur?
Ya for sure, everything except the sheet metal.
@@bleepinjeep figured as much. Time to invest into a mig welder, I guess.
love the detail on this vid! Get even more detailed next time!
I am a chevy man always have been but i must say them jeeps kick ass
Amazing!! Greetings from Mexico!
what gauge steel is yur upper shock mount made from? It looks a bit on the lite/thin side? im just wandering thats all 3/16-1/4" think would be stronger wouldn't it? but i dont do what u r doing im just saying
im a classic car (mopar ) guy
Is that a Maxxis Trapidore leaning bejind you??
Nice work
What did you do for rear bump stops?
Truely truely great stuff
Custom link control arms. I want to do exactly that to my WJ. But long arm 4 link front and back. 2 adjustable tracking arms, 2 major cross member purchases, rear diff link brkt, 2 front upper link mounts and Bob's your uncle, roughly speaking. Springs, retainers, shocks, sway bar links, drop pitman arm, tie rod mod, and steering gearbox mod. Do they make such a kit where they provide everything for the lift and you weld all the components together? It gets confusing when I'm looking at brands, what's included, and prices.
ik, forgot driveshaft mods. I'm mentaly preparing myself. If I missed any major or important parts or cheap and easy bullet proof mods, besides frame strengtheners between the front & back crossmembers and 2x6 rock rails welded in, let me know, plz, thanx.
nice build tips!
25:04 genius. Gonna go great with my skate wheel drive shaft true-er'r.
Where and what is that roll bar you put in the ZJ???
You have to leave the tire out of the budget. That is over$1000 in just rubbers
I died when you said " that things beef!"
turned out looking like my 95 Zj haha except the nice ass axles you got for cheap!
Dude! I actually got the rear seats out of that Red Limited GC, there was a manual 4.0L ZJ there last time I went as well.
And here she lives again
Awsome job! As usual
That valve stem tool looks like the CO2 bolt gun the bad guy on No Country for old men.