It's always a pleasure watching Bec and Chris building or repairing vehicles! It shows that there's more versatility to LBN! Happy Trails to all at LBN!
Great video. I have very fond memories of using a 1983 CJ7 to hunt mulies and pronghorn on my uncle's ranch near Corona, NM. Thank you for the trip down memory lane!
Ok Chris, you have officially moved on to the G.O.A.T status watching you go over the transmission. Is there anything you can't do for a Jeep. I don't think so. Wear your crown with pride.
I remember a magazine article in the late 80's addressing the lubrication issue in the transfer case, they brazed small paddles on one of the gears to create enough splashing to lubricate the bearings. I believe it was in Petersons 4WOR.
Very cool resto-mod. That CJ should be a fun Jeep. If it was mine, I think I would have done white letters out on those tires for more of that vintage look. Good job guys. 👍
Happy New Gears! The great thing about Jeeps is all the changes and parts available. Too many double entendres available here! I’ve never heard anyone else say rebuilding an auto transmission is easy! She cleaned up real nice. Another amazing rebuild by Chris and Bec! Kool sticker! LiteBriteNationJeepsAreUs!
Hey Chris and Bec - Love the old CJ-7. MY best friend had a 76' CJ-7 with a 401 and Detroit locker in the real. We too looked at doing a front axle shackle swap, but didn't after we drove one that had it done. Every up/down movement seemed the to move the axle forward (instead of rearward like stock) and made the ride pretty rough. Good luck with your build - can't wait to see the finished project and how much fun you have wheeling it... Take care and keep up the great videos... Happy trails...
Great video that’s one thing miss full time RVing my shop we’re doing SXSs easier haul they pretty tough . Been out 8 years loving it when we land somewhere one day maybe get in Jeep world . Love rock crawling Sandhollow, Moab,Lake Havasu, keep rockin😊
If I was building a Jeep for flat towing I'd install locking hubs on all 4 wheels. That way its zero wheel drive when its getting towed, and absolutely none of the drive components are getting spun save the wheels themselves.
Awesome rehab on the Jeep! Would like a little more details on parts used like radiator (looked like a Champion from the cap?), what size tires did you end up using 33”, & gearing in the replacement axles, total lift achieved?Stance is balling!
You folks should install steel harden axles stronger because if break axle shaft your back tire will fall off also wielding axle housing to pumpkin housing so your axle housing won’t spin ?
You guys do some incredible work! The level of detail, very professional! Love watching you work together! How should someone contact you to schedule a job with you?
@@Garage_Speed Thanks for the explanation. I've always wondered why people were always flipping the shackle locations and I just couldn't understand why. Lite Brite Rocks!
Great video like always. I have a question on a issue I’m having with my Jeep. It’s starts over heating about every 3 to four months. There are no leaks. And I changed the thermostat. But it still does it every couple months. On the highway if I’m going over 70 it’s starts to over heat but if I slow down around 50 the temperature goes back to normal. Do you have any suggestions?
So three shops and 4 years later how do i find out if i have the budget or the blessing to see my Squarebody getting finished in your garage? I need help.
Most 1980s CJ7/8 has silly airplane gearing like 2.72s or 3.31s way to high a gear a 30-31 much less a 33. 4.10 gears are ideal for a 33x10.5R15 tire, the Dana300 transfercase only lubricates the rear bearings while under power, when you are flat towing there is not power to sling the gear oil around and with in around 200 miles the bearing will usually friction weld itself and destroy the TC OR set the jeep on fire. The AMC20 rear axle is a good axle BUT, the two piece axle shaft are a major weak link, the one piece axle shafts that are aftermarket are Much better and cheaper than the stock axle shafts, at around $250 for the pair. If you are doing a spring shackle reversal, Make sure that you have enough collapse in the front drive shaft or its going to be expensive, Tom Woods Drive shaft makes driveshafts to order for this that are already adjusted for the extra travel. You will also need to check the movement of the front axle articulation as it is close to the rear front fenders.
I love to have a old 4x4 jeep I love to drive on back roads even 2 track trails made by hunters in the country but don't think it happen don't have the cash I rather have a old 1960 to 73 car or truck then the new junk they build these days
in Texas and Jeep weekend in Galveston is roaming small (gangs of Blatts) looking to (steal car parts) evey year it's held near the blatt neighborhoods.
I think it’s funny how different people think in different areas I replace the brass hex plugs with square ones because I’m tired of having to try and remove striped out over torqued hex plugs lol
I love watching you guys work on the classics. Curious about why you did not opt for 1 piece axles. And going with harness (based on adding the bar) but not planning on lockers? And don’t stress about the sway bar. Not needed on a CJ. Took mine off when I bought it 12 years ago.
The 40k we just dropped on my wife's Highlander will motivate her to help get my CJ restored this summer so she can park her ride in the garage instead of my project Jeep. I might start a comedy channel to document this because she cant even air up her own tires.
Wait what?? Bec is going to be grinding for an hour!!! Damn... I don't think I could last more than 25 minutes with...... waaaaiiiiitttttttt a seconnnd..... oooohhhh... you mean grinding with an ANGLE grinder.... well that's a bit disssssappointing but I'll take a few minute of Bec on film instead!!
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Chris and his Mark One Eyeball calibration is very impressive
It's always a pleasure watching Bec and Chris building or repairing vehicles! It shows that there's more versatility to LBN! Happy Trails to all at LBN!
Agreed
kinda wish they would start their own channel lol
So sad. Brings back memories of my CJ7 I had to sell years ago. Nice to see you able to bring that one back to life.
Love this half of lite brite. Every guy who does stuff wants a girl like Bec, you guys are the best team.
I hope Kevin gets Beck n Chris a hydraulic tube bender someday🤞their worth it.
Chris and Bec make such a great team!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! So nice to have Ragnarok home:) I gotta say the seats are just incredible ❤
Such a beautiful CJ. Great job. Take care God Bless.
The second ya hit play, pure gold, with a dash of mind in the gutter.
Chris is design on the fly! Engineering and fab all in one.., Beck is definitely a great apprentice 👍
Chris should have an honorary Ph.D. in Engineering - holy cow. There's multiple lifetimes of knowledge in there.
Great video. I have very fond memories of using a 1983 CJ7 to hunt mulies and pronghorn on my uncle's ranch near Corona, NM. Thank you for the trip down memory lane!
@25.50... I now want to try to put a spring on my piston... Sound like a fun idea 😂😂😂
He seems like such a humble chill dude, all the knowledge he has is insane
Wow! What a noble project to bring an old Jeep back to life with new found improvements. Well Done, Carry On!
That’s a ton of work packed into a few short days.. great job Chris and Bec!!
Great build video Chris and Bec!! Those little blowers are so cute and handy. ❤️❤️💯🤙
Chris’s knowledge is encyclopedic, best build videos on TH-cam , thank you!
Another great build. Always interesting watching the shop videos. Great job, looking forward to more!!
Great Content and Recovery of this Jeep
(Nicely Done)
Have a Great Day 👍
God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
Ok Chris, you have officially moved on to the G.O.A.T status watching you go over the transmission. Is there anything you can't do for a Jeep. I don't think so. Wear your crown with pride.
1822 Beck without a hat?? Hair down maybe one day?
Gorgeous
I don’t think I’d mind seeing Bec grind for an hour.😂
Great job you guys. Love your vids.
Thing about old jeeps there easy to build and find replacement parts all over the place. Good job on it.
I have learned so much from this video to apply some of this knowledge on my 86 CJ-7. 😊
I remember a magazine article in the late 80's addressing the lubrication issue in the transfer case, they brazed small paddles on one of the gears to create enough splashing to lubricate the bearings. I believe it was in Petersons 4WOR.
Very cool resto-mod. That CJ should be a fun Jeep. If it was mine, I think I would have done white letters out on those tires for more of that vintage look. Good job guys. 👍
Happy New Gears! The great thing about Jeeps is all the changes and parts available. Too many double entendres available here! I’ve never heard anyone else say rebuilding an auto transmission is easy! She cleaned up real nice. Another amazing rebuild by Chris and Bec! Kool sticker! LiteBriteNationJeepsAreUs!
Beck I was waiting for a grinding joke too
Nice, so your donor axle has a higher gear for the bigger tires. Love how how y'all brought this CJ back to life!!
Good job guys as always !!!
Missed these vids! Fun as always!
Great video , been waiting to see it finished
Great video.. thanks for sharing.
Thats a ton of work and details, props to u guys and great job!
Hey Chris and Bec - Love the old CJ-7. MY best friend had a 76' CJ-7 with a 401 and Detroit locker in the real. We too looked at doing a front axle shackle swap, but didn't after we drove one that had it done. Every up/down movement seemed the to move the axle forward (instead of rearward like stock) and made the ride pretty rough. Good luck with your build - can't wait to see the finished project and how much fun you have wheeling it... Take care and keep up the great videos... Happy trails...
Awesome job Guys!!! The CJ turned out really nice!!! Man I wish I lived near Utah!!! 😢😂
awesome awesome vlog as usual
Wholesome content! I love seeing things come together like this...
Great video that’s one thing miss full time RVing my shop we’re doing SXSs easier haul they pretty tough . Been out 8 years loving it when we land somewhere one day maybe get in Jeep world . Love rock crawling Sandhollow, Moab,Lake Havasu, keep rockin😊
The automatic trans on those are not that bad to overhaul. Great tutorial on going through it.
Well done y’all
LITE BRITE NATION MABUHAY....
If I was building a Jeep for flat towing I'd install locking hubs on all 4 wheels. That way its zero wheel drive when its getting towed, and absolutely none of the drive components are getting spun save the wheels themselves.
Awesome rehab on the Jeep! Would like a little more details on parts used like radiator (looked like a Champion from the cap?), what size tires did you end up using 33”, & gearing in the replacement axles, total lift achieved?Stance is balling!
love these vids, what a team, is there nothing they cant do!!
Very nice!
You folks should install steel harden axles stronger because if break axle shaft your back tire will fall off also wielding axle housing to pumpkin housing so your axle housing won’t spin ?
Bec. How is it that you work with beige pants and they’re not dirty? Impressive.
Nice restomod.
I'd like to have those stock springs. We're rebuilding a 79 CJ5
Hello Bec and Chris. Is Bec's Jeep finished?
Do you have to put a bubble flare in the new fuel line when changing over to a rubber line. 1978 cj7 V8. Thanks
Dude. Tell Kevin and Brittany to buy y’all a proper tube bender. 😂
👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 damn guys you have made it awesome
Guys I used to wheel with put locking hubs on all 4 corners so they could easily flat tow their Jeeps
You guys do some incredible work! The level of detail, very professional! Love watching you work together! How should someone contact you to schedule a job with you?
Very cool
Becca, do you miss Kentucky? I live in Louisville.
good job 👍
I don't need the springs but I wouldn't mind having the diffs you pulled out.
Is that the Howell efi kit or the Holly?
finally decent content
Put 1 piece axle in the amc 20 since your going with bigger tires
I be revvin’ my CJ7 (the song by summer salt).
yeah bec anybody that turns wrench knows that half of wrenchin is gettin the cuss words in the right order
What's the advantage of changing the shackle position? And if it's better that way, why would the factory make them backwards?
It has advantages and disadvantages, ride comfort offroad was the biggest advantage for this jeep, as it will spend most of its time offroad.
@@Garage_Speed Thanks for the explanation. I've always wondered why people were always flipping the shackle locations and I just couldn't understand why. Lite Brite Rocks!
Love first!
Great video like always. I have a question on a issue I’m having with my Jeep. It’s starts over heating about every 3 to four months. There are no leaks. And I changed the thermostat. But it still does it every couple months. On the highway if I’m going over 70 it’s starts to over heat but if I slow down around 50 the temperature goes back to normal. Do you have any suggestions?
I'm hoping that the internal work on those axles wasn't done by the guy that did the welding on the perches 😅
how much lift is that? is that tire 35s?
Is all the technical data you use readily available in manuals like Chilton type manuals, or do you use regular shop manuals or the internet?
I would have to do a few weeks worth of writing things down lol. but most of the info is online there are some good books like the atsg books also
Who makes that steering wheel? I’m liking it!
Super BadAss!
Nice video
So three shops and 4 years later how do i find out if i have the budget or the blessing to see my Squarebody getting finished in your garage?
I need help.
Strange. I've been flat towing my 79 CJ7 for years with no problems. Put the T-18 tranny in neutral & the transfer case in neutral and off I went.
Most 1980s CJ7/8 has silly airplane gearing like 2.72s or 3.31s way to high a gear a 30-31 much less a 33. 4.10 gears are ideal for a 33x10.5R15 tire, the Dana300 transfercase only lubricates the rear bearings while under power, when you are flat towing there is not power to sling the gear oil around and with in around 200 miles the bearing will usually friction weld itself and destroy the TC OR set the jeep on fire. The AMC20 rear axle is a good axle BUT, the two piece axle shaft are a major weak link, the one piece axle shafts that are aftermarket are Much better and cheaper than the stock axle shafts, at around $250 for the pair. If you are doing a spring shackle reversal, Make sure that you have enough collapse in the front drive shaft or its going to be expensive, Tom Woods Drive shaft makes driveshafts to order for this that are already adjusted for the extra travel. You will also need to check the movement of the front axle articulation as it is close to the rear front fenders.
I love to have a old 4x4 jeep I love to drive on back roads even 2 track trails made by hunters in the country but don't think it happen don't have the cash I rather have a old 1960 to 73 car or truck then the new junk they build these days
I would have made beck move the axle by herself. 😂
Nvm lol she is tough ..
I understand engines and have overhauled one years ago but transmissions are a complete mystery to me.
in Texas and Jeep weekend in Galveston is roaming small (gangs of Blatts) looking to (steal car parts) evey year it's held near the blatt neighborhoods.
Why electric fan than fan clutch?
Lj please !
I think it’s funny how different people think in different areas I replace the brass hex plugs with square ones because I’m tired of having to try and remove striped out over torqued hex plugs lol
Will Lite Brite be considering joining Ultimate Adventure this year?
When is the next Jeep festival?
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I love watching you guys work on the classics. Curious about why you did not opt for 1 piece axles. And going with harness (based on adding the bar) but not planning on lockers? And don’t stress about the sway bar. Not needed on a CJ. Took mine off when I bought it 12 years ago.
Can you ask Chris what is the brand/model of that bench top brake? Would appreciate that.
I'll go ask him right now
JK. its a harbor break one. i needed one in a pinch
The 40k we just dropped on my wife's Highlander will motivate her to help get my CJ restored this summer so she can park her ride in the garage instead of my project Jeep. I might start a comedy channel to document this because she cant even air up her own tires.
So what is the purple stuff?
My hubby's favorite color is purple so Chris and Bec threw some surprises in for him:)
Wait what?? Bec is going to be grinding for an hour!!! Damn... I don't think I could last more than 25 minutes with...... waaaaiiiiitttttttt a seconnnd..... oooohhhh... you mean grinding with an ANGLE grinder.... well that's a bit disssssappointing but I'll take a few minute of Bec on film instead!!
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I wouldn't even know where to start with an auto trans rebuild
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