How-To Build a Rock Crawler ZJ for $5,000 Total

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @MaverickXeo
    @MaverickXeo 4 года назад +10

    10:48 I had to do this very same thing on my ZJ - went from the burnt out 249 to a 242. Swapped the entire mainshaft over and it works great!

    • @K_reaper
      @K_reaper 4 года назад

      I swapped 231.... works great too....

    • @ryan.vision
      @ryan.vision 4 года назад

      On Project ZJ I went from 249 to 242 with a Tom Woods SYE. Worked awesome!!

  • @killer1963daddy
    @killer1963daddy 4 года назад +12

    Gotta love it when the parts you buy come with a bag of "joints"!

  • @environmenteller4442
    @environmenteller4442 4 года назад +5

    I did 2 inch spacer on my ZJ THEN 3.5 front to rear lift then 6 inch lift custom long arms with full cage custom bumpers lol went from mild to all out in 4 years

  • @JoeGarofaloII
    @JoeGarofaloII 4 года назад +5

    15:45 that's an awesome transmission jack you got for the transfer case there lol

  • @codered7453
    @codered7453 3 года назад +3

    Proud owner of a 95 Grand that came stock with the np231. Great combo with 4.0 and 3.73s. Works really well.

  • @timetable620
    @timetable620 4 года назад +8

    The hitch was actually a recall repair. The recall was damage happening to the exposed gas tank and the fix was putting a hitch on all the Jeeps without hitches

    • @MrPiimpslap
      @MrPiimpslap 4 года назад

      And they offered a Gas tank Skid plate, mine had the skid-plate option and tow, so it has a hitch and TC and Gas tank skids.

    • @Durin_Son
      @Durin_Son 2 года назад

      @@MrPiimpslap Do they still honor these?

  • @miked5789
    @miked5789 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic....I can't see BK taking this time(away from their paying customers) to do this kinda work. This is straight up love right here.

  • @jacmac12648
    @jacmac12648 4 года назад +51

    Hell yeah, I'd love to see some WJ love, but hey ZJ is close enough.

    • @charlesfrazier2371
      @charlesfrazier2371 4 года назад +3

      Grandma jeep

    • @jacmac12648
      @jacmac12648 4 года назад +10

      @@charlesfrazier2371 Nah man, underrated luxury overlander. Mine holds its own just fine with the xj's in our group.

    • @jacksonsandstrum7875
      @jacksonsandstrum7875 4 года назад +9

      Wranglers are overrated

    • @jimhenderson6487
      @jimhenderson6487 4 года назад +1

      Look into getting ourself a spot blaster instead of grinding

    • @MotoTalariaRC
      @MotoTalariaRC 4 года назад +2

      Iv got wj done up with 6.5 long arm kit !! And on 33s

  • @mattbarrett41
    @mattbarrett41 4 года назад +44

    Well, if he built the axles correctly, it’s a bargain. Big IF

    • @xmo552
      @xmo552 4 года назад

      Personally I think I would have swapped the rear axle back in and sold the other

  • @brandonlewis2916
    @brandonlewis2916 4 года назад +12

    Its cool seeing these builds done on the ground without way expensive lifts! Good work!!

  • @keith2293
    @keith2293 Год назад

    Awesome! Stuff the rag and rotate the pinion. Or use a box wrench on the ring bolts and rotate the pinion until it locks in and it’ll pop every time.

  • @stoneblue1795
    @stoneblue1795 3 года назад

    This fella is a gifted fabricator.
    Man, you got vision and mad skills.

  • @Bluelightbandit
    @Bluelightbandit 4 года назад +9

    06:16 I got the same problem bud 🤏

  • @dannesser
    @dannesser 4 года назад +2

    I love this! I miss these 'Cheap Challenges' .. You're getting me motivated to get back at it on my XJ build

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +3

      Do it, stop procrastinating!

    • @dannesser
      @dannesser 4 года назад +1

      @@bleepinjeep I'm only procrastinating on non essentials like replacing floor pans, adding rock sliders, rear shackle relocators, etc.. all stuff I have, I just don't have time to tear into it & get it back together before the next trip.. it runs/wheels amazing for what it is.. low-ish mileage 94, 5sp, rear locker, frame stiffeners, lift, winch, bumper, all the basics are good to go. I'll get on it Matt! & btw I think these sum bidges are making up the rules as they go....Ha! you got this!

  • @MaverickXeo
    @MaverickXeo 4 года назад +6

    24:27 Just curious, how many hours do you think it took to build the rockers (including cutting off the factory rockers, etc)? My ZJ is starting to show some rust through, and instead of replacing it, I think it would be 'better' to do something like what you did.

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +3

      IDK, I took two afternoons to do it, maybe 6 hours, 8 hours... something like that if you are working like a madman.

    • @MaverickXeo
      @MaverickXeo 4 года назад +1

      @@bleepinjeep Ah, cool, sounds like it isn't too hard then! Thanks!

  • @MrJamesLuz
    @MrJamesLuz 4 года назад +2

    The most fun I ever had was in my XJ with 4.56 gears and lockers with 31s. It could do amazing donuts in 2WD and in 4WD in the desert I would have a blast running with JKs on 35s.
    I regret selling it but it sucked as a daily driver.

    • @cablenowadays6586
      @cablenowadays6586 3 года назад

      i daily my XJ and love it. I’ve done pretty much everything to make it modern. Sunroof, Apply Carplay navigation, 9 speaker system, heated seats, 4.7 stroker rebuild. It’s a blast driving and i can take it pretty much anywhere.

  • @bleepinjeep
    @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

    Part 3 Of the Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep Challenge - Bleepinjeep VS Busted Knuckle brought to you by Tekton Tools. In this episode I'll be building this cheap Jeep ZJ with a limited budget of $5,000 total. $2,000 for the Jeep and a $3,000 build budget. Can I make it? Will $3,000 be enough? Let's find out!
    -BleepinJeep-
    Episode 1: ruclips.net/video/zu04X2keY18/видео.html - Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep Challenge - BJ vs BK - ep1
    Episode 2: ruclips.net/video/8pgA4NS-pVE/видео.html - Stock Cheap Jeeps Compete Head to Head - BJ vs BK ep2
    Episode 3: ruclips.net/video/x8cN2tDvlDc/видео.html - How-To Build a Rock Crawler ZJ for $5,000
    Episode 3.5: Coming Soon
    Episode 4: Coming Soon
    Episode 4.5: Coming Soon
    -Busted Knuckle-
    Episode 1: ruclips.net/video/3yTcFFrRDK8/видео.html - Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep Challenge - Busted Knuckle vs BleepinJeep | EP1
    Episode 2: ruclips.net/video/etQMwVxuzgE/видео.html - XJ vs ZJ Stock Jeep Showdown Pull-A-Part CHEAP JEEP CHALLENGE - EP2
    Episode 3: Coming Soon
    Episode 4: Coming Soon

  • @MuddyBeards4X4
    @MuddyBeards4X4 4 года назад +1

    Got the D30 and 8.8 combo in my Cherokee and its been stout. Awesome build! these are fun series to watch

  • @BerserkerCatSplat
    @BerserkerCatSplat 4 года назад +1

    As soon as you said the 8.8 was set up for a TJ I knew you were in for a nasty surprise when you went to install it! Nothing a grinder and welder can't solve though. Nice score on the axles even with the rework, I just picked up an HPD30 with 4.56s and locker for $200 and I'm stoked to get it trussed up and under my ZJ.

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      Ya, it didn't just bolt up 😕

  • @peterwatson8295
    @peterwatson8295 4 года назад +1

    Your build videos are my favorite content, good one as always!

  • @trail-wolf4x4
    @trail-wolf4x4 4 года назад +3

    Matt, your skills are always incredible! Having just blown apart my ZJs 242 you made it look easy. Hope i get the chance to win this jaw dropper red rocker

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      😄 hopefully its still in one piece.

    • @xmo552
      @xmo552 4 года назад +1

      Jaw dropper red rocker panty

  • @Crzyfrlss1
    @Crzyfrlss1 4 года назад +4

    I could've told you the bracket orientation is different between the TJ and ZJ they look pretty similar yes, but you'll figure it out!

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      Well why didn't you say something then? 🙄

  • @NotAMartian-1
    @NotAMartian-1 4 года назад +1

    Love it!! Your channel has taught me so much about saving a buck but still doing things right throughout the years

  • @henrywit6147
    @henrywit6147 4 года назад

    Great video with an extreme amount of resourcefulness displayed. Further, every time I watch one of your fabrication videos I learn a lot, but also how much I have yet to learn.

  • @jamesmaltba5678
    @jamesmaltba5678 4 года назад

    Wow! This is amazing! Nothing like this out there. You have a style that pulls your viewers in and keeps them lasered in on what's going to happen next!

  • @thatblackjeep
    @thatblackjeep 4 года назад +2

    I liked your hammering sequence it was cool.

  • @Kaiju_Universe385
    @Kaiju_Universe385 4 года назад

    So jealous. My ZJs were budget boosted with open diff. That thing is proper

  • @mikemorris5681
    @mikemorris5681 7 месяцев назад

    The rear axle truss was set up correctly for a tj zjs have always had different spacing you can reuse some of the rear arms tho

  • @Strizzle81
    @Strizzle81 4 года назад +1

    Loved watching this video...awesome job!

  • @jakey20022
    @jakey20022 2 года назад

    I had a 94 Jeep ZJ loved that SUV , the Next auto I get will be a RAM 1500 or a New GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE TRAILHAWK would be awesome

  • @EpIc_NaChO
    @EpIc_NaChO 4 года назад

    Wow and here i was thinking I could never do something like this without a lift! Great video!

  • @Brhennes
    @Brhennes 4 года назад +1

    Did you have to bypass the charcoal canister in any way? Or can you just rip it out like that and call it a day?

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      I just ripped it and plugged the holes.

  • @davig88
    @davig88 4 года назад

    yes you need that... and put some plate into the unibody for the winch plate................ LOVE MY BLEEPINGJEEP

  • @robbanks7393
    @robbanks7393 4 года назад +1

    Not sure about a ZJ but rear JKU springs give 4” of lift to a TJ with an 8.8, 3” of lift with D35. Cheap lift

  • @beandip9043
    @beandip9043 3 месяца назад

    Just baught my zj and am watching this series and the comp

  • @TheBeardedJeeper
    @TheBeardedJeeper 4 года назад +1

    No bracing for the rock sliders?

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      Nahh, it'll be fine 🙂 🙏 ☺

    • @TheBeardedJeeper
      @TheBeardedJeeper 4 года назад

      @@bleepinjeep I like it! Just send it!

  • @SketchyJeeps
    @SketchyJeeps 3 года назад

    great tip on torquing the carrier using the axle shaft

  • @marcusalancate1782
    @marcusalancate1782 4 года назад

    Glad to see you back in the FC project!

  • @KLAYCO47
    @KLAYCO47 4 года назад

    Really enjoying this zj

  • @allterrainrandy2587
    @allterrainrandy2587 Год назад

    Love the rock sliders!

  • @kenaidog6974
    @kenaidog6974 Год назад

    I'm going to do the 2x6 steel rocker panels. Great idea and look easy.

  • @larryalexander4833
    @larryalexander4833 4 года назад

    Yaaaaaa Matt is building again in the shop

  • @one4x4nut
    @one4x4nut 4 года назад +2

    out of curiosity and budget wise why didn't you put the front springs in the back and add a spacer to get the rest of the lift? Thought front to rear netted around 5" of lift.

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

      front V8 ZJ springs to rear net 3.5 inches. At least thats what I remember from the black cheap jeep series I did.

  • @rcguymike
    @rcguymike 4 года назад

    Idk if anyone posted this already but you can get a factory gas tank skid pretty cheap or a ZJ. I actually took a 26 gallon tank and the gas tank skid and put it on my XJ.

  • @hangrymachinist
    @hangrymachinist Год назад

    I just saw this thing at the Wrecker games. Very cool build

  • @stevenjohnson8415
    @stevenjohnson8415 3 года назад

    Hey man I live in jacksboro about 30 min from windrock I got a 96 zj I need to build mine lol good videos you put on here

  • @DR.ELEKTRIK
    @DR.ELEKTRIK 4 года назад +1

    I was just watching videos on RC crawlers and stumbled upon your video thinking it was RC crawlers being built for $5,000.

  • @zilliver
    @zilliver 4 года назад +1

    For the transfer case input shaft, take it out of that planetary assembly and switch them, then you dont need to grind it short.

  • @morgancook6481
    @morgancook6481 4 года назад

    Awesome man!! Can't wait for the next video😎

  • @MAV3NX
    @MAV3NX 4 года назад

    Love the Tekton money shots....no shame in sponsorship as long as you believe in the product.

  • @FamilyLopezVlogs
    @FamilyLopezVlogs 2 года назад

    Hello Do you think we can do this to a 2006 Jeep Commander swap. ?
    And what would be cost roughly?

  • @HarleyRunner
    @HarleyRunner 2 года назад

    @BleepinJeep i kno its a old vid, But Thank you for all the tips and tricks and Information you have given me
    !

  • @geberhard
    @geberhard 4 года назад

    Awesome and inspiring! Building a beater budget ZJ in Sweden so some great tiups and ideas. I gotta try the Hockey puck seal mod haha!

  • @MrCAMO112
    @MrCAMO112 3 года назад

    On the rocksliders, do you weld the front fender to them as well? Thanks

  • @chriscook8076
    @chriscook8076 4 года назад

    Matt, that’s some very cool stuff you’re doing with that Jeep. I’m still pretty sure you’re gonna win this thing!

  • @nickkerr5714
    @nickkerr5714 2 года назад

    Have you used the winch with any big pulls?
    Most guys sleeve the front bumper horns into the frame rail a bit, rather than just butt weld them to the thin stock bumper.

  • @ronniehalsel5777
    @ronniehalsel5777 2 года назад

    Ok might sound stupid but why would you want the smaller of the two?
    I'm new to jeeping and looking for answers please and ty 😊

  • @james94582
    @james94582 4 года назад

    Always good builds. I've been looking at a red ZJ to replace my XJ... It's got a decent lift and setup to start... I'm sure I'll leave it as is.... NOT !! Look forward to seeing more of this beauty!!

  • @GustavLindstroem
    @GustavLindstroem 4 года назад

    @8:50; That song again! Can somebody tell me what that is!?
    Btw, that's one hell of a score you did on those axles!
    I am clearly living on the wrong continent...

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

      Its funny because some people say i overpaid 🤣

    • @GustavLindstroem
      @GustavLindstroem 4 года назад

      @@bleepinjeep that says more about them than about you 😏

  • @suzuki230
    @suzuki230 4 года назад

    Gods video, tekton makes some quality tools also, never had an issue with them

  • @edwindorlan4555
    @edwindorlan4555 2 года назад

    I’m also in Kingston, is there a metal shop close by where you got your sheet metal, tubing, etc?

  • @Meattornado
    @Meattornado 2 года назад

    Will the front and rear axles out of a TJ directly swap into a ZJ? I've been told in the past that it's not.

  • @JohnnyDragon25
    @JohnnyDragon25 4 года назад

    Love the video man, keep em coming. When are you guys planning on revving up the WJ Project again?????

  • @cage5.042
    @cage5.042 3 года назад

    I have a 94 4.0 what gears would I need if I put a 8.8 in the rear and also gears for the Dana 30 or axle swap suggestions plz?

  • @minttv8835
    @minttv8835 4 года назад

    Yes I have been waiting for this video for a while

  • @stevecoffman6480
    @stevecoffman6480 2 года назад

    Man can't decide ZJ or XJ? Any recommendations daily driver weekend toy? I've had Broncos FJ40s Toyota 4x4 trucks and TJ on 1tons.

  • @ColoradoMoe
    @ColoradoMoe 4 года назад +1

    Love the vids! I want to add some rock sliders like yours to my XJ but my rockers are rust free and I cant bring myself to cut em off

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

      Just cut em before you bash em!

  • @exhaustfumes927
    @exhaustfumes927 4 года назад

    Learned a bunch to be honest a lot of info I didn’t have . I don’t have any Jeep friends so my zj build has been a trail and error process . Do u still have the front sway bar mounts that hold it to the frame ?

  • @troysawyers9781
    @troysawyers9781 2 года назад

    Everything I have read says the TJ and ZJ rear axles are not an exact swap. It’s said the shock locations, spring perches and top control are mounts are different.

  • @brandonallen914
    @brandonallen914 4 месяца назад

    Do you happen to know if I was to swap a high pinion Dana 30 from an xj into my zj could I reuse the driveshaft? Or would the high pinion axle require a different length driveshaft

  • @jamesthompson4747
    @jamesthompson4747 4 года назад

    When you built the rock sliders did you do away with the seat belt bolt?

  • @jasonwhitten1917
    @jasonwhitten1917 4 года назад

    On the front bumper horns that you welded in, did you weld them straight to that sheet metal cover where it meets the frame or did you cut that out to expose the ends of the frame and weld them in?

  • @ethanmarsingill
    @ethanmarsingill 4 года назад

    I know its not ideal but due to time constraints could i cut the rockers off my zj one day, drive to work and back and weld the 2x6 in the next day? as long as i don't go flexing it out right???? i mean those rockers don't do much anyways i think.

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      ya I think you would be fine... just dont get in a wreck!

  • @JoeGarofaloII
    @JoeGarofaloII 4 года назад +5

    After I saw you and Jeremy's video a couple of years ago about why not to use chrome sockets on an impact, I've only used impact sockets on it and it's become a pet peeve of mine. I'm pretty sure every video since then you exclusively used chrome sockets on your impacts lol. Gives me a weird sense of anxiety and comedic irony every time 👍

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +2

      Lol, I still need to organize my toolbox better and I dont have many impact sockets yet. 🥲

    • @JoeGarofaloII
      @JoeGarofaloII 4 года назад +1

      @@bleepinjeep haha all good, gives me a good laugh every time. Thanks for the awesome content!

    • @ronnie955i
      @ronnie955i 4 года назад

      That what happens when your sponsor doesn’t make impact sockets

    • @JoeGarofaloII
      @JoeGarofaloII 4 года назад +1

      @@ronnie955i he's given away impact socket sets from sponsors 🤷

  • @xjmachine2503
    @xjmachine2503 4 года назад

    What brand is the ring and pinion tool? Was it a pricey one?

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

      The clamshell puller in a Yukon, 300 something I believe

  • @aaroncoyle5208
    @aaroncoyle5208 4 года назад

    Learned a lot from this. Thanks for uploading this

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! check out the challenge, its already up!

  • @brianpardee1281
    @brianpardee1281 4 года назад

    Something with some good content from matt after a year of not watching

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

      Watch them all bro, we've always got good stuff 👍

  • @jamieweirdworld
    @jamieweirdworld 4 года назад +4

    I'm into Jeeps and motorcycles, and I really like food. Seems like my food addictions suffers a lot.

  • @Chris-P
    @Chris-P 4 года назад

    Nice vid, looking forward to part 2 👍

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +3

      Wednesday evening!!

    • @Chris-P
      @Chris-P 4 года назад

      @@bleepinjeep 😎

  • @francisbrackney2061
    @francisbrackney2061 4 года назад +1

    You should budget for a taller set of Jack Stands! Considering all the tall/ lifted vehicles that you are always messing with..

  • @messix7768
    @messix7768 4 года назад

    awesome video, its cool to see how an average person could build a rig this way

  • @erichughes9098
    @erichughes9098 4 года назад

    Thanks for a great video 😎👍

  • @Deadbuck73
    @Deadbuck73 4 года назад +1

    Is there any basic Jeep videos that explain dana 30’s and all kind of other stuff?

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      Hmmm, maybe some of my older videos from years ago.

  • @chicagorc3967
    @chicagorc3967 2 года назад

    i got a 97 orvis with a dana 44 rear end, so any and all TJ axles will fit my ZJ or is it just some years?

  • @zacharyelias4643
    @zacharyelias4643 4 года назад +1

    Wow, incredible skills.
    I don’t know how the XJ is going to compare to this.

  • @dustincecchi3988
    @dustincecchi3988 4 года назад

    You guys are awesome!

  • @royremick1453
    @royremick1453 4 года назад

    Which transfer case is superior 231 or 242 and why? Always thought the 242 was but I have seen you go after the 231 previously...

    • @royremick1453
      @royremick1453 4 года назад

      Also if you need the 3.73 carrier for the Dana 30 I have one already pulled, which I believe will hold up to 4.88 gears.

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад

      I commented below but I like the 231 for its simplicity

  • @mrdadchewbakka
    @mrdadchewbakka 9 месяцев назад

    I got a question you might be able to answer. 2nd gen 2500 gear box on a wj, is it possible?

  • @julianhaylock9843
    @julianhaylock9843 4 года назад +1

    How hard is it to learn how to regear? Forums make it sound impossible.

    • @xmo552
      @xmo552 4 года назад +1

      Video request

    • @AttwoodsGarage
      @AttwoodsGarage 4 года назад

      It's not that hard to swap gears. But you do need some proper tools.

    • @bleepinjeep
      @bleepinjeep  4 года назад +1

      It requires a lot of investment in tools and a lot of trial and error. Not a job for a newbie, im still not comfortable doing them.

  • @sabysaby3618
    @sabysaby3618 2 года назад

    Tiene una falla la mía se apaga estando en marcha y no le encuentran, alguna sugerencia?

  • @dennisstraight
    @dennisstraight 4 года назад

    Jeep made a gas tank skid for the zj, my 98 5.9 has it.

  • @antonionavarro1825
    @antonionavarro1825 4 года назад

    Hey, hello 😁 Just a quick question
    I have a 3.5 inch lift kit installed on my zj right now, can i put my front springs in the back of my zj and only buy the front ones?
    If so, what size do you think I should buy for the forwards?
    Thank you very much, I hope your answer.

    • @rubicon59grand
      @rubicon59grand 3 года назад

      With the stock springs I've seen people do the front to rear swap and add a 3-inch spring up front. So that would get you to roughly 6.5 inches of lift, but that might vary a bit with spring rates. Another thing to note would be that if you add that much lift you're going to need a lot more than just Springs. You're going to need to upgrade to long arms (assuming you haven't already), extending the driveshaft and of course the slip yoke Eliminator, and then extended brake lines, longer socks, etc etc.

  • @blastworksllc
    @blastworksllc 4 года назад

    Great score on those parts. Sure wish I could come across an 8.8 set up like that. I’ve been looking for one to put in my 85 Scrambler

  • @thewheel2023
    @thewheel2023 4 года назад

    Great stuff Matt

  • @joebaca1019
    @joebaca1019 4 года назад

    Hey bleepinjeep I have a question can you help me out I have a 2001 xj the messaging error on cluster engine light is on what can it be ?

  • @callsigncustard6419
    @callsigncustard6419 Год назад

    i need to do that rocker rail mod cuz mine got some rust id like to cull

  • @chrisstevens1401
    @chrisstevens1401 4 года назад

    I put my stock front springs an put them under the back of my zj an put a xj rerend under the back of it an I made it a 5speed jeep to its Ben doing everything iv wanted it to do sofar

  • @49Fordproject
    @49Fordproject 4 года назад

    I just got my ZJ back on the road after 4.5" lift, upper/lower arms, upgraded steering arms, 249-242 swap. And whatever else is added...1998 5.2 144,000 miles. Black wagon wheels and 32's
    I was stoked about driving it...it drives like a sloppy tractor...shakedown cruise is disappointing....I have my work cut out...kinda bummed...

    • @yjjeeper1
      @yjjeeper1 4 года назад +1

      Guessing you're still running a short arm, go to a long arm and it's a totally different story. The problem is running that angle on shorts, despite the length, the mounting location is your problem. Long arms are of course much more work, but I did mine in a weekend in my parking lot. Started with a short arm 4.5 also, even added a drop bracket kit to help drive better and it helped but the long arm is the key. Besides, you can then go as high as you want. Drives so good now, my wife steals it for her daily city/ highway driver during the week, now over 6" locked both ends on 35's. Long arm, It's all the difference.

    • @49Fordproject
      @49Fordproject 4 года назад +1

      @@yjjeeper1 Thanks for commenting! I will wish for a long arm kit. Christmas 2021 ? Momma is already frustrated! I aftermarket short arms, so the are a touch longer than OEM. I will take another look at all the bolts again. It feels like something is loose. It creeps a bit left and right upon accelerating. When I go from Drive to Reverse and back up, I can hear a popping noise, like a control arm bolt is loose. I set it aside until the weekend.

    • @yjjeeper1
      @yjjeeper1 4 года назад

      @@49Fordproject I'd certainly check it out, be sure to check your trans mount area and especially your drive shafts when you do. They commonly fail a U-joint right after a lift because they've spent their whole life handling pressure at a certain angle, and then suddenly all of the pressures at more of an extreme angle than before.
      When we had ours like yours, it was nearly impossible to keep it straight and not look drunk. Drop brackets on the front do and would help you, but then you'd be investing more money into that set up and it only helps a little. My wife went from terrified to drive it anywhere for anything, to now always going 80+mph on a bigger lift and tires, and loves driving it now. If there's any questions you have, feel free to ask if you like. I've built many lifts on many different Jeeps.

    • @turbolq4
      @turbolq4 4 года назад

      I long armed my WJ and it has ugly death wobbles!! It is frustrating for sure!

  • @bradlaflamme6127
    @bradlaflamme6127 4 года назад

    Hey bleepin jeep, what mig do you use? I am a professional welder for a steel manufacturing company, but the migs we use are um not feasible for a home set up. I was looking for a welder for home that is not a pile of shit. I like the way yours works and was wondering what yours is.

  • @HarryCane305
    @HarryCane305 3 года назад

    I love this type of build! you should look at lemons racing