Wheeling the Willys

The Mad Brit on the back side of Suzie's Knob at the Illini 4X4 Safari, his son playing around at the same event and his daughter learning to wheel for the first time at the Cliff's Insane Terrain Off Road Park. www.jeepingoffroad.com

[@vjeep8]

with out a doubt one of the best looking jeeps on the planet.. my next jeep project will pretty much be a copy of this.
nice work

[@Chevallier87]

Just being a stickler, I love my old willys unadulterated hahaha

[@nordic04]

I can't wait to build one of my own! So cool!

[@madbrit]

I put my axles over the leafs for simplicity and stability. Nothing like off camber and not having to worry. I used 4" Jeep Wrangler YJ leafs for easy replacement. Lower center of gravity also makes it easier to get in and out of which is mighty handy at my age.

[@AllInOneProduction]

nice daughter im hoping i have a daughter like that someday

[@Amund7]

Awesome Willy! I have one in parts, actually a CJ3B, a CJ5 frame + 4,3 Vortec + toy axles with ARBs. Gotta put it together soon, you gave me some much needed inspiration, yours have the right stance.

[@Thecherokee4x4]

Cool vid...gotta love that a/c

[@K20wheeler]

Real nice rig..

[@travellerstoryteller]

I want one like that to mine offroading stuffs, the KING!

[@ChainsawRaptor]

I love that rack setup.

[@nordic04]

So awesome! I hope to build one someday. Love the flattie!

[@madbrit]

Thanks, go build one you will never regret it. I've been wheeling mine for 16 years and loved every minute of it.

[@ManheimDiesel]

Fantastic Jeep, I love it!

[@mrhtownd4]

Sweet jeep!!

[@lef178]

@vjeep8 i totally agree with you , this jeep is realy beautiful

[@bbbustedflush]

Good thing you held it back at 6:06. LMAO

[@Walffe]

Awesome Jeep! Im trying to do something like that with my WIllys

[@madbrit]

Perhaps I will come down to scare everyone at the TRJC Father's day Run. I never find the time anymore although it is not for a lack of trying to get there.

[@madbrit]

Hi Jose,
The site was down was down for couple of days but it's back up now. The lift is a 3 inch lift using Wrangler YJ springs. I did do some trimming of the rear fenders but that's it.

[@seanfairbairn8815]

i really like your jeep. I'm getting a 55 cj and your jeep is an inspiration.

[@jarradmcdonald2895]

Manual all the way! Better for steep descents and keeping revs where you want them. It is handy not having to worry about the clutch though.
Where was dad telling her not to ever cross her arms or to keep her fingers out of the wheel?! :p

[@broncodude6299]

Way cool!

[@jarradmcdonald2895]

Awesome truck though, good job!

[@angelabanegas3680]

Willys número uno siiii

[@madbrit]

You might want to check my build site shown at the end of the video. You will see what I started with and that I did not ruin a piece of history.

[@proSk8boarderboy]

awesome make more vids!

[@madbrit]

@sbrodacz Thanks for the compliment I have a spec page listed at the end of the movie along with a dozen or build pages

[@madbrit]

@pretzel1253
I am driving and only hanging onto the steering wheel. I do believe the trail guide was attempting to prevent the Willys from going ass over tit because the wheelbase is so short. It would not be the first time someone mucked up on the particular piece of rock. Then again it might be his Jeep and I am stealing it or I wasn't going fast enough and he was pushing me of the ledge. Whatever the reason we were all just having fun.

[@madbrit]

I have Intn'l Scout axles so bought all new brackets, u-bolts and skid plates. Check out my build on my web site listed at the end of the video for some pictures

[@sbrodacz]

Beautiful Jeep. What are the specs?

[@TheXJthatCould]

thanks! did the yj leafs bolt right in? or do i have to move the brackets?

[@madbrit]

I'm working on it but hard to do when you are driving.

[@madbrit]

I find running an automatic gives me far more control. It's one less thing to worry about in a tight situation.

[@MrJal111]

I went to the website for more info on your Willy and it seem's the site is down? I was kinda wondering how much lift you went with and if you did any trimming to get the 37s to fit.

[@TheXJthatCould]

Hey man how did you lift it?, i heard most people put the axles under the leafs, i got a 48 cj2a that im about to get running and would like a 5.5, or 6" lift

[@drdwgmd14]

Wow

[@drums2god]

Are you running an automatic? Does it make it easier than a manual?

[@7797killer]

I have a question, who made your winch mount and your roll cage? any info would be nice.

[@madbrit]

It was all custom made. The which plate was a standard Warn plate cut to fit. The cage was custom to fit just above the windshield and sized to fit under a Tiger Top soft top.

[@7797killer]

Ok, thank you

[@mud15x]

She seamed nervous? First time?

[@worldtravel101]

are you from illinois? i think those look like illinois license plates? i grew up in peoria.

[@madbrit]

+World Traveler东北 I do indeed live in Illinois, Naperville to be exact but wheeling here is pretty much limited to mud and more mud.

[@Ken19700]

What axle ratios are you running?

[@madbrit]

+Ken MacMillan Dana 44's 5.13 axle ratio with Detroit lockers.

[@adamant7146]

what seats do u have in that thing?

[@madbrit]

They are made by a company called Steelhorse. I bought them from Quadratec in the USA about 13 years ago

[@adamant7146]

ok i'll check it out, thanks

[@COPPER71]

Join FLEXIN FLATTIES on fb would love to have yas

[@ElaBellll]

the girl needs to learn to take it steady, don't hit the breaks every 6 inches,

[@traileaderProduction]

Weird way to spell perfected!

[@Chevallier87]

You ruined that piece of history.