Not saying I’m picking favorites, but when MORR, FabRats, Robby Layton and you put out a video at the same time, I started here!!!! Great video Colt! Very informative with great tips. Go WD40! ❤️🐞
@@MattsOffRoadRecovery I went with you first, and I even kinda know Colt a lil bit 🤣. Sorry Colt!!!! Come wheel with the Cliffhangers this year!!! I'm the VP again, need to get some of you goobers, I mean tubers up here.
My 94 XJ was the same way + the rockers. Bumble Jeep is all good now, did floors and rockers at the start. Now it's just a yearly undercoat redo plus cavity spray for the uni frame rails and rockers. The rest of the Bumble Jeep is rust free. God bless and stay well.
I am following you from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I am grateful to you for this valuable information. I wish you success. I am waiting for more videos. Thank you😍😍
Sure, enjoying your Rats Nest build Colt! I can't wait until your next video. I met Dan Mick and his son Richard at the Off-Road expo here in Utah a couple years ago and they were great to hang around with. Their wealth of knowledge in off roading in Moab is just mind blowing. I know they have done many, many tours there over their lifetime, but they know their stuff. I can't wait until I can meet up with them and go off roading with them . Paul and Matt and Robbie and Cory are also some of my youtube favorites as well as yourself and Matt and I hope I can meet you all someday . Take care Colt and I will catch you on your next video.
Just started watching your videos when I watched when Matt picked up the Covair. Yes, people do use the lower part of the oven as storage. The actual use of the lower part of the oven is called a broiler to cook meats. Hopes this helps.
I am glad you mentioned the difference from one tape measure to another. A lot of people don’t realize the variability in tape measures, even with the same brand and model!
Found your channel following Mischief Maker and a few others! Good idea on the bolts from Cat. I've used them in several applications where a 1-1/16th" grade 5 will shear, and a "Fastenal" grade 8 anodized will twist, but the Cat grade 8 isn't damaged. I assume if the Cat bolts do break, it will be spectacular as metal explodes. Like the fact that you are in your small shop, not the million-dollar building with all the latest and greatest tools.
After realizing how many 'Bleepin Jeep' videos I've seen without remembering to 'Subscribe' afterwards, I'm definitely subscribing now - As this was one of the most informative videos I've watched. Not only did I appreciate all the tips - but it was awesome to have been able to watch it so early in the morning. Thank you for sharing this content! 👊
I've seen many many cherokees with rusted out floors and zero rust elsewhere. There's many leak spots on an xj where rain can get in and the factory seam sealer isn't very good. Even on a completely rust free cherokee, in fact every single cherokee I've done I have always found rust under the seam sealer. The weird thing is that it seems like the factory seam sealer holds moisture it feels wet and smells musty when you remove it with a heavy wire wheel and various other methods. Combine all the possible leaking points and failing seam sealer with the carpet insulation that never dries its a perfect recipe for rust. I had a cherokee sit indoors for well over a year in a heated environment and many stupid hot summer days and when I pulled the carpet the insulation was absolutely soaking wet I was amazed after that much time just how drenched it was. The carpet insulation probably couldn't even hold much more water than that there was zero evaporation. Taking the time to strip and redo the seam sealer and stitch weld the chassis and everything else takes months to get it to the point where you can actually start the build but with modern 3m 2 part seam sealer, new weatherstripping and dynamat then waterproof insulation on top of that then new carpet with the regular insulation removed makes for a wonderful driving experience. That combined with frame stiffeners a cage and everything else completely transforms the vehicles characteristics but that's a little ridiculous for most people I'm just ranting at this point haha. I really like a nice interior.
Another Great informative video on front suspension/ steering. Great breaking down the details of each items. Helpful for those Not in the know of wheeling suspension. Great job Colt!🤙😎
XJ is looking good!! Next project on mine is WJ knuckle swap and crossover steering, using a pro rock 44 instead but that was excellent to see the Barnes kit getting installed. Thanks for the good info, the back windows in the XJ leak, no carpet😄
The black Caterpillar bolts you have in your hand there are the phosphate oil coated bolts they carry. They call them grade 8 in their One Safe Source Parts Book but they do state that they are designed to be stronger than grade 8. They also have a taller head on them which makes sockets grip on them so much better
I worked in a cabinet shop years ago and every morning the shop forman would check everybody's tape against the table saw scale. Bend the hook if needed. Looking forward to rust repair video.
I love seeing all the XJ builds lately. My 96 is complete and I’m looking to build another but want it to be different. I honestly can’t wait to see where you go with this one. The cut and reform of stock flairs is what caught my attention but I’m all in now.
If I'm still up here in New England come June will take the 4 hour ride down to PA to see you guys. I am planning a move down to southern Kentucky so Windrock will be the new stomping grounds and will definitely see you guys then. Love the Rats nest though I'm alittle bias driving a 99 2 door on a 9 inch in the rear and a 44 in the front.Its on 35's soon to be 40's (post gear change,lol)😁🤓
So. I watched this episode today and it was good. Beefy arms from barnes 👍 i saw rudi from matts affroad recovery put some frame stiffeners on his rudicon and he said he was pleased with them. So during this episode you were commenting about people that paint there frames and didnt care for it and thats ok to each to each. Then at the end of the video you were wearing green framed sun glasses & i thought is this a rub on the frame painters 🤔🤣🤣🤣. The jeeps looking great and good luck with the floor pan repairs. 👍👍
Great content, Cole you are being very helpful to us and you are building my next dream rig. I'm currently completing a Willy's 226 pickup. Frame swap but keeping it basically stock with Dana 44 axles and lift.Your videos are very helpful.I watch Fabrats, Mats off-road and Moab motorsport.You guys are awesome and I hope someday I will meet you all. Thanks.Steve !
O0o0o0o y'all gonna be in Texas. I'm working on lifting my xj this weekend... just bought it and she needs a lot of leaks fixed and still gotta get a new radiator after I install all the parts I got lol.
I did the WJ swap on my 2000 XJ, I went with the Barnes crossover 1 ton GM offset TRE's with no tubing, and then I went down to my local steel supplier and got 78" of 1.5 x 0.250 wall DOM when I welded my tube inserts, I had the inserts threaded all down on the TRE's. Of course, only the left hand threaded are the ones I have an issue with, but it's absolutely imposible to adjust the left hand threaded TRE'S by hand. Even my big ass 27mm spanner was barely enough to spin the drag link and tie rod and being 6'5 and 175lbs I'm a skinny dude and I can literally hang on the end of a 27mm spanner and the bars won't turn. I had to sacrifice a 12" Crescent wrench and welded a 30" piece of 5/8 bar stock steel to the handle of the Crescent wrench just to make steering adjustments. Also my D30 with WJ knuckles and crossover steering LOVES to DW if I set it toe in on 37's. I gotta run toe out if I don't wanna dance with the Reaper driving any speed over 17mph.
My 99 XJ is lifted 3”. Is there a budget heavy duty tie rod kit that’s a simple Bolt on? I don’t do a lot of wheeling other than some hunting trails in the mountains…nothing wild.
Always wheeled chevys and Toyotas. But looking at getting my first jeep Cherokee are there common rust spots to look out for? Like chevys rockers and doors?
Did you remove the frame rails? Cause the XJ is a Uni-frame design so it has frame rails going from bumper to bumper unlike unibody designs which have sub frames instead.
I know you said driver and wheeler and I have a question about sway bar specifically on the front axle. Will you be running one and if so, where will you be adding the link mounts to the axle? I have done almost exactly what you did and can’t seem to find a place for link mounts that doesn’t interfere with front coils or steering linkages.
I have one question... If you load your steering parts up with gel lube... arent you basically creating a pipe bomb? ...just saying... not sure about the gel, but reg WD-40 is highly flammable
Yes it’s great to use a good Lubricant but not WD-40 it has alcohol in it use Tri-Flow four anything that doesn’t have alcohol in it very few do because they cost more but there are a few besides the great tri- flow lubricant
You said that the bumper itself and the bumper frame mounts from Barnes 4WD. I went to the site. Al I could find for an XJ were the bumper frame mounts.Can you help me here? I erally liked what you did and want to replicate one for my 99 Sport 4WD, 5spd, aka Blue Meanie.
The Rustoleum hammered finishes look good, but I discovered (unfortunately) that they are NOT gasoline resistant even if they have had plenty of time to dry / cure... I used it on a 5g aux tank for my Harley FLHP-I that was mounted in the luggage rack for long cruises and discovered this on the first fill-up... :(
Hello: Colt has knowledge we desire. He explains things so this dumb ole Country Boy gets it. I would like one link Red !!! I have Fastenal, Cat 75 miles..I started wanting a Jeep like yours, But they are rusted or wore out. Someone drove it in salt "we got Salt", washed outside but not underside. Well I guess it's off to Harbor Freight, sale on. And you do not want anything bright green on Jeep. LOL Later Colt !!!
Hey Colt.. Yo man have you seen the 4x4 Off Road UTV Build Videos on RUclips ?! the channel is Donn DIY. If not check it out man. I seen it the other day and instantly thought about you and your infatuation with Suzuki Samurai. 👍👍 thumbs up to you man with the Rats nest build it's looking great. Keep up the great work and thank you for your videos ... Tim from Wisconsin .
I disagree with your comments about overheating. 🤨 I have never had problems with Jeeps overheating and I have driven 100s of them. Make sure that you have all your shrouds and baffles in place in order to force as much frontal air flow as possible through the radiator fins. Lots of people make the mistake of putting electric fans on without having a 100% shroud.
I found this video that goes over bolt grades and such. Might shed some light on why the CAT bolts are so much better ruclips.net/video/Hj4BifNczCQ/видео.html
I thought the same thing about the winch weight when I was a kid lol!!
Not saying I’m picking favorites, but when MORR, FabRats, Robby Layton and you put out a video at the same time, I started here!!!! Great video Colt! Very informative with great tips. Go WD40! ❤️🐞
Thanks Bug!
@@MattsOffRoadRecovery I went with you first, and I even kinda know Colt a lil bit 🤣. Sorry Colt!!!! Come wheel with the Cliffhangers this year!!! I'm the VP again, need to get some of you goobers, I mean tubers up here.
@@MattsOffRoadRecovery - 😂 Our Jeep XJ obsession started here with Matt on Bleepin Jeep. Gotta stay loyal 🥰 But I never miss an episode of MORR 🤗
Crazy I'm subbed to every channel you mentioned and just subbed here! Hmmm 🤔
Colt, love how you seem to be such a happy dude. always chuckling. keep it up, some of us need more of that in our lives
Thanks, a good attitude goes a long way sometimes.
Absolutely agree especially during these messed up times. Stay true stay you.. 👍👍✌️
My 94 XJ was the same way + the rockers. Bumble Jeep is all good now, did floors and rockers at the start. Now it's just a yearly undercoat redo plus cavity spray for the uni frame rails and rockers. The rest of the Bumble Jeep is rust free. God bless and stay well.
Your killing it man.. the jeep is becoming a banger a$$ build !
Love your content Colt. Really enjoy how you explain a lot of the generic stuff that no one else seems to explain. Really appreciated. Great channel.
Thank you
I am following you from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I am grateful to you for this valuable information. I wish you success. I am waiting for more videos. Thank you😍😍
Wow, thank you
Sure, enjoying your Rats Nest build Colt! I can't wait until your next video. I met Dan Mick and his son Richard at the Off-Road expo here in Utah a couple years ago and they were great to hang around with. Their wealth of knowledge in off roading in Moab is just mind blowing. I know they have done many, many tours there over their lifetime, but they know their stuff. I can't wait until I can meet up with them and go off roading with them . Paul and Matt and Robbie and Cory are also some of my youtube favorites as well as yourself and Matt and I hope I can meet you all someday . Take care Colt and I will catch you on your next video.
I can live with not going, may well not live with out stopping. Wise guy said that when I was a we lad.
Just started watching your videos when I watched when Matt picked up the Covair.
Yes, people do use the lower part of the oven as storage. The actual use of the lower part of the oven is called a broiler to cook meats. Hopes this helps.
I am glad you mentioned the difference from one tape measure to another. A lot of people don’t realize the variability in tape measures, even with the same brand and model!
Found your channel following Mischief Maker and a few others! Good idea on the bolts from Cat. I've used them in several applications where a 1-1/16th" grade 5 will shear, and a "Fastenal" grade 8 anodized will twist, but the Cat grade 8 isn't damaged. I assume if the Cat bolts do break, it will be spectacular as metal explodes. Like the fact that you are in your small shop, not the million-dollar building with all the latest and greatest tools.
Awesome! Thank you!
After realizing how many 'Bleepin Jeep' videos I've seen without remembering to 'Subscribe' afterwards, I'm definitely subscribing now - As this was one of the most informative videos I've watched. Not only did I appreciate all the tips - but it was awesome to have been able to watch it so early in the morning. Thank you for sharing this content! 👊
Thank you we hope to get to 500k subs soon and we'll try to continue early morning video releases.
I just Bleepin Subbed! 🤣
Aluminum bumpers would shed weight, but still give it a clean look. Thanks for the videos.
I've seen many many cherokees with rusted out floors and zero rust elsewhere. There's many leak spots on an xj where rain can get in and the factory seam sealer isn't very good. Even on a completely rust free cherokee, in fact every single cherokee I've done I have always found rust under the seam sealer. The weird thing is that it seems like the factory seam sealer holds moisture it feels wet and smells musty when you remove it with a heavy wire wheel and various other methods. Combine all the possible leaking points and failing seam sealer with the carpet insulation that never dries its a perfect recipe for rust.
I had a cherokee sit indoors for well over a year in a heated environment and many stupid hot summer days and when I pulled the carpet the insulation was absolutely soaking wet I was amazed after that much time just how drenched it was. The carpet insulation probably couldn't even hold much more water than that there was zero evaporation.
Taking the time to strip and redo the seam sealer and stitch weld the chassis and everything else takes months to get it to the point where you can actually start the build but with modern 3m 2 part seam sealer, new weatherstripping and dynamat then waterproof insulation on top of that then new carpet with the regular insulation removed makes for a wonderful driving experience. That combined with frame stiffeners a cage and everything else completely transforms the vehicles characteristics but that's a little ridiculous for most people I'm just ranting at this point haha. I really like a nice interior.
Good one brother Colt!
Another Great informative video on front suspension/ steering. Great breaking down the details of each items. Helpful for those Not in the know of wheeling suspension. Great job Colt!🤙😎
Love your tutorials for those of us not in the know!
XJ is looking good!!
Next project on mine is WJ knuckle swap and crossover steering, using a pro rock 44 instead but that was excellent to see the Barnes kit getting installed.
Thanks for the good info, the back windows in the XJ leak, no carpet😄
The black Caterpillar bolts you have in your hand there are the phosphate oil coated bolts they carry. They call them grade 8 in their One Safe Source Parts Book but they do state that they are designed to be stronger than grade 8. They also have a taller head on them which makes sockets grip on them so much better
Gotta have top notch brakes & steering in a crawler Cherokee is coming along great Colt nice job 😉👍
I love Hammerite finish. It looks professionaly industrial Dandahermit
I worked in a cabinet shop years ago and every morning the shop forman would check everybody's tape against the table saw scale. Bend the hook if needed. Looking forward to rust repair video.
I love seeing all the XJ builds lately. My 96 is complete and I’m looking to build another but want it to be different. I honestly can’t wait to see where you go with this one. The cut and reform of stock flairs is what caught my attention but I’m all in now.
Good info and Pro tips as always! Well done Colt!
Incredible video. They are always so informative
If I'm still up here in New England come June will take the 4 hour ride down to PA to see you guys. I am planning a move down to southern Kentucky so Windrock will be the new stomping grounds and will definitely see you guys then. Love the Rats nest though I'm alittle bias driving a 99 2 door on a 9 inch in the rear and a 44 in the front.Its on 35's soon to be 40's (post gear change,lol)😁🤓
Hope to see you there!
Love the show and the content.
Keep up the strong work... Love your Cherokee build... Got to be lovin' those Cherokee 2 doors...
Thanks! Will do!
So. I watched this episode today and it was good. Beefy arms from barnes 👍 i saw rudi from matts affroad recovery put some frame stiffeners on his rudicon and he said he was pleased with them. So during this episode you were commenting about people that paint there frames and didnt care for it and thats ok to each to each. Then at the end of the video you were wearing green framed sun glasses & i thought is this a rub on the frame painters 🤔🤣🤣🤣. The jeeps looking great and good luck with the floor pan repairs. 👍👍
I thought the same thing as your son when I was a kid. 2,000lbs!
Great content, Cole you are being very helpful to us and you are building my next dream rig. I'm currently completing a Willy's 226 pickup. Frame swap but keeping it basically stock with Dana 44 axles and lift.Your videos are very helpful.I watch Fabrats, Mats off-road and Moab motorsport.You guys are awesome and I hope someday I will meet you all. Thanks.Steve !
You rock dude!
Nice job Colt.😁👍👍
Thanks 👍
Your property there is gorgeous!
O0o0o0o y'all gonna be in Texas. I'm working on lifting my xj this weekend... just bought it and she needs a lot of leaks fixed and still gotta get a new radiator after I install all the parts I got lol.
My jeep was the same way solid on the outside but Rusty as could be on the inside just got done replacing the floor pans. Good luck.
Come up and do some wheeling in Washington. The PNW has some great orv parks
Starting to think that type of rusting is more common than not! My 95 xj sport is nice on the outside and Swiss cheese underneath also!!
That car is so cool
Colt is awesome
well thank you!
Need to try some marine grade anti-seize. its rated for constant water exposure and submersion, Loctite 299175 is my favorite
Nice, great info thanks for sharing
Rats Jeep is providing more great contents for us fans 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thanks!
Hey Colt !! Great video & explanation of the steering upgrades !! WOW
I did the WJ swap on my 2000 XJ, I went with the Barnes crossover 1 ton GM offset TRE's with no tubing, and then I went down to my local steel supplier and got 78" of 1.5 x 0.250 wall DOM when I welded my tube inserts, I had the inserts threaded all down on the TRE's. Of course, only the left hand threaded are the ones I have an issue with, but it's absolutely imposible to adjust the left hand threaded TRE'S by hand. Even my big ass 27mm spanner was barely enough to spin the drag link and tie rod and being 6'5 and 175lbs I'm a skinny dude and I can literally hang on the end of a 27mm spanner and the bars won't turn. I had to sacrifice a 12" Crescent wrench and welded a 30" piece of 5/8 bar stock steel to the handle of the Crescent wrench just to make steering adjustments. Also my D30 with WJ knuckles and crossover steering LOVES to DW if I set it toe in on 37's. I gotta run toe out if I don't wanna dance with the Reaper driving any speed over 17mph.
Use synthetic boat grease, Lucas, Amsoil, Lube-Guard something along that line. not anti-seize
the millwright way is to cut 2" then measure and have rubber tipped vice grips
Make sure you record it like to watch all the build on this Jeep
on my jeep the rain gutters pinchweld faild and would leak down the side, in the back
TREs (like chevy "1 ton") VS Heims? Is that a kit getting you double shear on that axle? 99-04 SD?
Any view under 40 had to google Grizzly Adams (it was my favorite TV show as a kid btw) 😁
try a diesel heater or put a duct on your heater so the hot air blows across the floor
My 99 XJ is lifted 3”.
Is there a budget heavy duty tie rod kit that’s a simple Bolt on?
I don’t do a lot of wheeling other than some hunting trails in the mountains…nothing wild.
K2 is around the corner from me sure like sign up is there a link
Yea the breaks in my blazer gave out I got lucky as hell it was wall or cliff at about 35 to 40 mph at the time of impact on the wall
Great video
my 95 xj has weird quarter size rust hole under where the factory jack would be but rest of the jeep is rust free
Always wheeled chevys and Toyotas. But looking at getting my first jeep Cherokee are there common rust spots to look out for? Like chevys rockers and doors?
Common spots on XJ's are usually front floor board and rear rockers.
Did you remove the frame rails? Cause the XJ is a Uni-frame design so it has frame rails going from bumper to bumper unlike unibody designs which have sub frames instead.
Where can i get more info on the ultimate 4x4 fieldtrip in mason tx?
www.4x4fieldtrip.com
Aftermarket steering wheel? Who makes it?
I know you said driver and wheeler and I have a question about sway bar specifically on the front axle. Will you be running one and if so, where will you be adding the link mounts to the axle? I have done almost exactly what you did and can’t seem to find a place for link mounts that doesn’t interfere with front coils or steering linkages.
I'm guessing it's a good thing you found all that rusted out interior.
same floor damage replaced all floors now it floats.for a minute
have you ever tried motorcycle chain wax to prevent rust. it should stay on the inside foever and it should also seal the treads.
Never tried that.
That jeep is looking cool! I see you will be in coal township, PA is that going to be at Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area?
I believe that's the place
@@bleepinjeep well I hope I'm not working that day. Would really like to come out.
Are you planning on keeping it that tall?
Looks great 👍 what’s Matt been doing ?
Been working on this shop and preparing for scorpion 2.0 coming soon.
Have a great day bro thanks for the reply 👍
I have one question... If you load your steering parts up with gel lube... arent you basically creating a pipe bomb? ...just saying... not sure about the gel, but reg WD-40 is highly flammable
I wish could in UT, I have some health issues non transmittable
What wheel/tire set up are you running there?
Raceline Monster Beadlocks with 37" Milestar Patagonia MT's
I have a 1996 jeep solid all originall
Why you guys didn't go to winter jamboree with Matt?
We can't make all the events but we will be in the area for Trail Hero.
@@bleepinjeep Thanks for the info, i was looking for you guys. Greetings.
Yes it’s great to use a good Lubricant but not WD-40 it has alcohol in it use Tri-Flow four anything that doesn’t have alcohol in it very few do because they cost more but there are a few besides the great tri- flow lubricant
Unibodies are for Unibrows. 😉
You said that the bumper itself and the bumper frame mounts from Barnes 4WD. I went to the site. Al I could find for an XJ were the bumper frame mounts.Can you help me here? I erally liked what you did and want to replicate one for my 99 Sport 4WD, 5spd, aka Blue Meanie.
www.barnes4wd.com/Dual-Pull-Winch-Plate-33-Inch-Wide_p_915.html
@@bleepinjeepi was wondering if it was the 26 in or the 33 in plate you used!
The Rustoleum hammered finishes look good, but I discovered (unfortunately) that they are NOT gasoline resistant even if they have had plenty of time to dry / cure... I used it on a 5g aux tank for my Harley FLHP-I that was mounted in the luggage rack for long cruises and discovered this on the first fill-up... :(
Do a wj please lol i need inspiration lol
Rather have rust on the inside than out. I’d say you lucked out!!
Here in the rust belt, all our XJs have cancer somewhere or other...
Try a Dodge d 100
Cat bolts are B7.
Hello: Colt has knowledge we desire. He explains things so this dumb ole Country Boy gets it. I would like one link Red !!! I have Fastenal, Cat 75 miles..I started wanting a Jeep like yours, But they are rusted or wore out. Someone drove it in salt "we got Salt", washed outside but not underside. Well I guess it's off to Harbor Freight, sale on. And you do not want anything bright green on Jeep. LOL Later Colt !!!
Hey Colt.. Yo man have you seen the
4x4 Off Road UTV Build Videos on RUclips ?! the channel is Donn DIY.
If not check it out man. I seen it the other day and instantly thought about you and your infatuation with Suzuki Samurai. 👍👍 thumbs up to you man with the Rats nest build it's looking great. Keep up the great work and thank you for your videos ... Tim from Wisconsin .
👍❤️
Where's Jeremy and chubby chaser?!?! I thought y'all was tight.
I have two cats near me 🐱
I disagree with your comments about overheating. 🤨 I have never had problems with Jeeps overheating and I have driven 100s of them. Make sure that you have all your shrouds and baffles in place in order to force as much frontal air flow as possible through the radiator fins. Lots of people make the mistake of putting electric fans on without having a 100% shroud.
Or they hauled fertilizer in bags.
🙂👍
I found this video that goes over bolt grades and such. Might shed some light on why the CAT bolts are so much better
ruclips.net/video/Hj4BifNczCQ/видео.html
what happened to Matt ?
America 🇺🇸💪🏼🔧🔩🤙🏼
Do you think they are sponsored by Barnes and WD-40?🤣
Why don't you have your own channel?
Really toed in??? Sound like a recipe for death wobble or am I tripping
you trippin' toed-in very slightly is correct.