Yep, put that money into a good, locking differential, at least for the rear, if you do not have a Rubicon. The Sahara is part way there with the LSD, but those wear over time and become an open differential when the clutch plates wear.
as an owner of a jk there are quite a few parts you cant buy anymore like a stock skid plate that holds up the gas tank and they are pretty prone to rust as well. its a fun vehicle to drive in the snow and cant wait to find a place nearby to take offroad near me in illinois
Yeah...I think this build is gonna be more about buying parts at Summit vs tried and true mods that make a non-Rubicon Jeep last offroad. Also the way they were cooking those 35"s in the rocks, that axle is not long for this world...
This isn't a jeep build. This is the START of a jeep build. Driveshafts are on a timer now, as is the transmission, without re-gearing. Since you're in the difference, might as well add lockers. This is why jeeps are so expensive.
@@vanillagorilla911can always beef everything else up so when something does eventually fail it'll be even more costly. We always beef everything but the driveshafts in our 1000hp+ burnout builds in Australia. Would rather see a stock driveshaft shit the bed after hours of constant abuse than a $14,000 gear box or $9500 rear diff.
This is by far my go to program in the evenings unless I’m watching Yellowstone with the wife keep up the good work. One day I might trade in my Prius for a Jeep.
@@MatthewBerginGarage , if I didn't have the budget for a Pentastar; a previous generation I-6 4.0l would be a great choice. I saw a video where they stroked a 4.0 to 4.6 and made 282 hp and over 300 tourque. With an unlimited budget a Cummins 2.8l I-4 is the ticket. They need to get some Dana 44's from a junkyard.
@@matthewmeaux3450 Diesels are too heavy. Skip the 44's. Braced 8.8 for the rear and a braced dana 30 HP with better axles for the front They are only using 35's
@@matthewmeaux3450 I want neither. Diesels are too complicated and fragile if they are new and too heavy and gutless if old. A 4L inline 6 has 7 main bearings and is easily capable of lasting 500,000 miles and will get the job done.
Based off parts selection axles, gears and lockers would be a good idea as well. I don't see a Rubicon livery on it so I assume kth has something weaker than Dana 44s. And something for performance. Those things are already slow and with the bigger wheels and heavy bumpers it will be even slower.
Trade the light bar and skid plates and fancy rims for a rear locker and steel wheels then maybe a pair of gloves to handle the steel winch line if you're feelin it
@@crabbyfrog steel wheels are stronger and will bend not crack. A cracked aluminum wheel will leave you stranded but a bent steel wheel could be bent back to get you home.
I have a 2014 JKU with 157k on the odometer. Bought it new. 2.5 lift ( jks) running 33” BF KO2S. Deleted the rear seat replaced with sleep platform touring most of the west and Midwest. Have replaced 3 oil coolers, rocker roller herrings twice, new radiator, valve cover gasket, serpentine belt, ABS control module ( had to wait over a year for that part to be available) ! I limited the lift to 2.5 to avoid the front drive line issues, still wound up replacing the front rezeppa joint with an after market open flange joint. No problems since. How many miles on your Jeep?
@@edzimdahl1158 yeah it was pretty awful tv. The Roller they hacked the hydraulic system on and the super short VW bus they smeared 50lbs of mud on instead of fixing them properly were cringy. As a Ferrari fan watching them "customize" an F40 (albeit a wrecked one) was hard to watch.
I just got a 2011 Jeep Wrangler after having a 2005 Jeep Liberty. It seems the Wrangler has to downshift to go up the pacific northwest mountains. Why is that? The Wrangler seems to have the power....heard they put the wrong trans in the wrangler....is that true, if so is there a fix?.....thanks for what you guys do. Been watching for years....even when you where on cable.
Parts are cheap, as long as not Mopar. Having a 2016 Sahara and recently buying a 2010 Rubicon, very low miles (59k). I realize the “Oil Cooler” of the Pentastar is the EGR valve of the 3.8.
Lemme get this straight. You bought a JK with the weak-ass 3.8L engine (200hp). Then you put on 35 inch tires without gearing down the front and rear ends, heavy front and rear bumpers, heavy rock sliders, a heavy winch, and heavy skid plates. You did nothing to improve engine power or engine cooling, despite the fact that this Jeep is gonna have to work much harder just driving around normally. It's only got a crappy 4 speed auto transmission and no locking diffs!!!
That's what I'm saying. Whatever happened to the reliable 4.0. At least it would ball out it the Cherokee, first thing I'd do buying one of these is a 4.0 swap and a 5spd
From the start they explain it is a budget build just something to have fun off-road and be a daily driver it is not a project vehicle with 800hp and can murder a trail with it's glare.
@@Devin-O Never said it had to have 800hp and murder trails. But if it's supposed to be a daily driver, I don't think they took steps to ensure it's daily driveability and reliability.
@@ldstirling Maybe but for the common folk with zero experience in off-roading or modifying vehicles it is a low level entry point for someone to get their feet wet.
I don't get people's fascination with the Wrangler. It's as crude a 1950s pickup and just as slow. A buddy has a Rubicon and at 70mph with the soft top and doors on you can't hear each other without yelling.
And I don't get why people want 12inch infotainment screens, beeping sounds and blinking lights whenever you get what the car thinks is too close to something.
Summit is a cool place to visit and look around but a horrible place to shop . You basically have to stand in line 3 different times to buy one part . Really bad if you get the wrong part and have to start all over .
Budget vehicle and budget build my ass, but when you're just a parts shill using "sponsors" donated vehicle and parts, it's all free to you, and ya just gotta do and say what the paycheck signer tells you to,,,,
Curious of your thoughts on that. I have a Rubicon Express on my CJ and it's been good. Shopping for a 1 to 2.5 inch lift for my JK. Leaning Teraflex, but the RE is a bit cheaper.
@@spuddoright1970 Had Rubicon Express, if you have a pavement Princess it’s great! If you’re hitting the dirt spend the extra money, there’s a reason it’s cheaper. MetalCloak, Teraflex or Rock Krawler would all be great choices!
@@jearl75 Ok. My Jeep is used as a fishing rig so I hit a lot of dirt roads with some mild trails. Looking to keep it simple w/ 33s and a leveling kit or 2.5. Still shopping.
Why waste all that time and money for 2 inches? My stock jk has 35’s with just a mild trim of the horrible looking factory brush guards and the the right wheel offset. I have no rubbing or issues at all. All that money and some real advise would have been save your money on stupidities and buy an air locker, or hey this is just a thought but how about a show on a diy air locker being that this a diy show. What happened to the old style truck shows?
It sure does look great. But.... "Extreme Off-Road" and "Open Diff Dana 30" don't really go together. And with the larger (and heavier) wheels and tires, opening that tailgate on the stock hinges is going to become increasingly challenging over time. The incredibly powerful 205HP 3.8L engine is not going to like those big tires, either. You've built a nice enough budget Jeep, but come on. Be honest. There is nothing remotely "extreme" about this Jeep.
BRANDON! At 40:55 !! Why the heck do you not have a glove on! That’s just irresponsible and very dangerous. PLEASE correct this behavior and maybe put a disclaimer, somewhere because that is an easy way to mangle your flipping hand right quick. Dude, 41 minutes of a 43 minute episode and you go and do that. Very disappointing #Powernation !!!
They aren't bad. At least they don't have them sticking 4" outside of the fender or have to cut safety bracing like Cajun man did on the F150 SRT10 build off because of stupid offsets. For me polished Micky Thompson Classic 3s are pretty snazzy. But that's just me. My truck is a dark green so a bit of bright is nice.
A Jeep has 2 doors, a soft top, and a stick shift. If you bought a 4 door monstrosity because it has more room, it fits the whole family, and rides better, then congrats, you have the mini van that your wife always wanted.
2 Door Jk Sport with soft top and 6 speed manual here, no power windows, no push start, no fancy big screen with a back up camera. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Give me the real Jeep experience, or as close to it as it once was lol.
Look everyone.... We have an elitist! lol Calm down man. Different strokes for different folks. I personally drive a Gladiator. I have to have a truck at work, but wanted a Jeep. This solves both for me. I love my Gladiator, and as long as I'm making the payments, my opinion is the only one that matters.
Would love a 2-dr JL Rubicon with 3" lift and 37's. But, the wife wanted something we could all go wheeling in. That's how you end up with a very capable JKU .
I really love working on my Jeep. Feels like a beginner friendly vehicle to work on. Everything is so easy!
Music City Trucks has become one of my favorite of the hot rod, trucks, and 4X4 fix-it-up shows. Good job guys; keep on rockin' the mechanicals!
have nothing like Summit here in Australia. so jealous! plus prices are so much lower than here, blows me away! best toy store ever.
For the MAJORITY of JEEPS, and 4x4s in general, that amount of lift is all that's needed IF any at all. Way to many are for looks alone.
Yep, put that money into a good, locking differential, at least for the rear, if you do not have a Rubicon. The Sahara is part way there with the LSD, but those wear over time and become an open differential when the clutch plates wear.
This was an awesome time watching this build come to life. Great job y'all so now go get some clean pants LOL
as an owner of a jk there are quite a few parts you cant buy anymore like a stock skid plate that holds up the gas tank and they are pretty prone to rust as well. its a fun vehicle to drive in the snow and cant wait to find a place nearby to take offroad near me in illinois
Happy to be a part of this episode.
I would have passed on the armor, sliders and bumpers for lockers.
Plus gears and axles. I assume they are not 44s under it since it is not a Rubicon. 35s on a Dana 30 isn't a recipe for success.
Yeah...I think this build is gonna be more about buying parts at Summit vs tried and true mods that make a non-Rubicon Jeep last offroad. Also the way they were cooking those 35"s in the rocks, that axle is not long for this world...
@@bmstylee also it's the 3.8 motor
@@Wezi427 is the 3.8 shit?
@@agonzalezx2013 I don't think it's as bad as some say, just watch the oil and make sure it's not burning. The 3.6 has a better history.
Great video, thanks man! I think my jk has symptoms of all those 4 common problems 😂
Lifted Jeep is such a classic look.
Cool build. Hope they re gear for those 35”s. Also it would be a great idea to put a truss on the front axle, those Dana 30’s are notoriously weak.
Light bars BEFORE lockers....😂😂😂😂😂
Brilliant job guys great transformation,like it .🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍
Very very nice video, showing all the repairs and modifications. Good work, I really like it. Was a joy to watch! Greetings from Germany!
Love the green color with the light colored hard top!
This isn't a jeep build. This is the START of a jeep build.
Driveshafts are on a timer now, as is the transmission, without re-gearing. Since you're in the difference, might as well add lockers. This is why jeeps are so expensive.
@@Souped-upJalopies perhaps, but as I said, the shafts and transmission are now future failure points. Not "if", but "when"
@@vanillagorilla911 35s on that size lift isn't going to kill the driveshafts. The axles are definitely at their limit.
@@vanillagorilla911can always beef everything else up so when something does eventually fail it'll be even more costly. We always beef everything but the driveshafts in our 1000hp+ burnout builds in Australia. Would rather see a stock driveshaft shit the bed after hours of constant abuse than a $14,000 gear box or $9500 rear diff.
This is by far my go to program in the evenings unless I’m watching Yellowstone with the wife keep up the good work. One day I might trade in my Prius for a Jeep.
As a Jeep AND 4Runner owner it makes me happy to see that silver anchor helpin y’all get out of that mud bath
Ready for the Hammers
A reliable 3.8l V-6, the 3.6 is reliable in stock form with a slight tune and exhaust. Swap that 3.8l for a 5.7l Hemi with 345 hp, that's reliable.
A better idea would be to replace the V6 with the inline 4L from the previous year. Better engine all around. V6's suck butt. 😉
@@MatthewBerginGarage , if I didn't have the budget for a Pentastar; a previous generation I-6 4.0l would be a great choice. I saw a video where they stroked a 4.0 to 4.6 and made 282 hp and over 300 tourque.
With an unlimited budget a Cummins 2.8l I-4 is the ticket.
They need to get some Dana 44's from a junkyard.
@@matthewmeaux3450 Diesels are too heavy. Skip the 44's. Braced 8.8 for the rear and a braced dana 30 HP with better axles for the front They are only using 35's
@@MatthewBerginGarage , a 4BT weighs 700+ lbs. A Cummins 2.8lR is 503lbs. I'm taking the Cummins
@@matthewmeaux3450 I want neither. Diesels are too complicated and fragile if they are new and too heavy and gutless if old. A 4L inline 6 has 7 main bearings and is easily capable of lasting 500,000 miles and will get the job done.
Summit Willis Jeep Willy Wonka factory oh my look at all the treats and goodies call jokes inside the Jeep looks great.
Look’s great! Should’ve done gears too since you went to 35’s
Based off parts selection axles, gears and lockers would be a good idea as well. I don't see a Rubicon livery on it so I assume kth has something weaker than Dana 44s. And something for performance. Those things are already slow and with the bigger wheels and heavy bumpers it will be even slower.
You can run 37s and you will be fine I’ve been doing it for years
Trade the light bar and skid plates and fancy rims for a rear locker and steel wheels then maybe a pair of gloves to handle the steel winch line if you're feelin it
Just getting into off-roading. Why steel wheels over alloys? Thx
@@crabbyfrog they are just cheaper if your building a wheeling rig
@@crabbyfrog steel wheels are stronger and will bend not crack. A cracked aluminum wheel will leave you stranded but a bent steel wheel could be bent back to get you home.
Rather than lift it you should long arm it.
I have never looked at a vehicle with black wheels and thought WOW! that looks great!
Need to swap out those driveshafts for sure.....
Never seen an axle shaft removed to replace wheel studs. That's uh...one way to do it I suppose.
A shorter name for frozen water??? You mean like.... ICE!!!
Jeeps don't Leak. They're marking their Territory!
I thought those were British vehicles that did that.
OHHH!!! Slipping that steel winch line through you bare hand?!?! Ladies and gentlemen, do not do this at home! ;)
“ OK what are they doing now?” 👍
Seems like the brake lock diffs were working. Maybe just because they had the traction control off?
Didn't these two re-do a 2-door '07 JK on a previous series? Not sure when this was originally broadcast.
I have a 2014 JKU with 157k on the odometer. Bought it new. 2.5 lift ( jks) running 33” BF KO2S. Deleted the rear seat replaced with sleep platform touring most of the west and Midwest. Have replaced 3 oil coolers, rocker roller herrings twice, new radiator, valve cover gasket, serpentine belt, ABS control module ( had to wait over a year for that part to be available) ! I limited the lift to 2.5 to avoid the front drive line issues, still wound up replacing the front rezeppa joint with an after market open flange joint. No problems since. How many miles on your Jeep?
Love that color green.
That's a cool place to go off roading. What do they charge 🤔 THANKS FOR SHARING
Why do they never clean the areas before installing new parts? It's always a brand new part installed over rust.
Pretender wannabes, sub par hacks
@@edzimdahl1158 you've never watched Gas Monkey Garbage. They are pretty hackish at times as well.
@@bmstylee used to, once Aaron left it went really down hill from where it was
@@edzimdahl1158 yeah it was pretty awful tv. The Roller they hacked the hydraulic system on and the super short VW bus they smeared 50lbs of mud on instead of fixing them properly were cringy. As a Ferrari fan watching them "customize" an F40 (albeit a wrecked one) was hard to watch.
Didn't disconnect swaybar links for greater articulation????
I just got a 2011 Jeep Wrangler after having a 2005 Jeep Liberty. It seems the Wrangler has to downshift to go up the pacific northwest mountains. Why is that? The Wrangler seems to have the power....heard they put the wrong trans in the wrangler....is that true, if so is there a fix?.....thanks for what you guys do. Been watching for years....even when you where on cable.
Nice build
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Parts are cheap, as long as not Mopar. Having a 2016 Sahara and recently buying a 2010 Rubicon, very low miles (59k). I realize the “Oil Cooler” of the Pentastar is the EGR valve of the 3.8.
How do you know an EGR is bad if there is no code showing? Symptoms?
@@karl6852 CE light with P0401 code thrown on ODB scanner.
That green with the Grey top is....different
Did that actually fix the oil leak? I have the same issue. Thanks for the great video.
All it needed was lockers
Gearz music!
Granted it might be expensive:, but what are the chances of installing portal axles?
Lockers before lights.
What's the stuff you guys spray on everything? Degreaser?
Lemme get this straight. You bought a JK with the weak-ass 3.8L engine (200hp). Then you put on 35 inch tires without gearing down the front and rear ends, heavy front and rear bumpers, heavy rock sliders, a heavy winch, and heavy skid plates. You did nothing to improve engine power or engine cooling, despite the fact that this Jeep is gonna have to work much harder just driving around normally. It's only got a crappy 4 speed auto transmission and no locking diffs!!!
That's what I'm saying. Whatever happened to the reliable 4.0. At least it would ball out it the Cherokee, first thing I'd do buying one of these is a 4.0 swap and a 5spd
From the start they explain it is a budget build just something to have fun off-road and be a daily driver it is not a project vehicle with 800hp and can murder a trail with it's glare.
I'm actually talking about the crappy drivetrain, it needs to have a 4.0 and truthfully a 5spd but a better auto would work. Damn I miss the cj days.
@@Devin-O Never said it had to have 800hp and murder trails. But if it's supposed to be a daily driver, I don't think they took steps to ensure it's daily driveability and reliability.
@@ldstirling Maybe but for the common folk with zero experience in off-roading or modifying vehicles it is a low level entry point for someone to get their feet wet.
To many Atlanta rich up there in N Ga.
That’s odd, it says that lift kit is not in stock. 😂
How do I find it in NorCal
I need help with my 2012JKU
Good job
Wonderful
I don't get people's fascination with the Wrangler. It's as crude a 1950s pickup and just as slow. A buddy has a Rubicon and at 70mph with the soft top and doors on you can't hear each other without yelling.
Are there any convertibles that don't do that?
And I don't get why people want 12inch infotainment screens, beeping sounds and blinking lights whenever you get what the car thinks is too close to something.
You clearly havent seen or heard of the wrangler rubicon 392...
@Wild Bill as the saying goes. IT'S A JEEP THING, YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND! 🤪🤪🤪 ✌✌👋
Summit is a cool place to visit and look around but a horrible place to shop . You basically have to stand in line 3 different times to buy one part . Really bad if you get the wrong part and have to start all over .
Or picking up parts for a shop is ridiculous now.
Reliable my azz that tiny 3.8 is garbage, go grab a 4.0 now those were great.
3.8 reliable?
Did they say the brand and model of wheels and tires?
@NovaScotiaNewfie yes they have a link of everything they used in this video.
Needs re-geared too.
Budget vehicle and budget build my ass, but when you're just a parts shill using "sponsors" donated vehicle and parts, it's all free to you, and ya just gotta do and say what the paycheck signer tells you to,,,,
1st mistake is the Rubicon Express lift 🤦🏻♂️
Curious of your thoughts on that. I have a Rubicon Express on my CJ and it's been good. Shopping for a 1 to 2.5 inch lift for my JK. Leaning Teraflex, but the RE is a bit cheaper.
@@spuddoright1970 Had Rubicon Express, if you have a pavement Princess it’s great! If you’re hitting the dirt spend the extra money, there’s a reason it’s cheaper. MetalCloak, Teraflex or Rock Krawler would all be great choices!
@@jearl75 Ok. My Jeep is used as a fishing rig so I hit a lot of dirt roads with some mild trails. Looking to keep it simple w/ 33s and a leveling kit or 2.5. Still shopping.
None of your links for parts work.. come on.
Do a fj40 pls
Now a V8 swap...LT 5.3, 10spd tranny
nice u car
Why waste all that time and money for 2 inches? My stock jk has 35’s with just a mild trim of the horrible looking factory brush guards and the the right wheel offset. I have no rubbing or issues at all. All that money and some real advise would have been save your money on stupidities and buy an air locker, or hey this is just a thought but how about a show on a diy air locker being that this a diy show. What happened to the old style truck shows?
Who scratched the f@!$ out of the wheel rim putting the tire on lol? Wouldn't want that BS to happen to my new wheels.
34:56 most ugly seats covers I have seen lol 😂
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Should of did a build on the newer diesel Jeep
Ugh, you got a 2007 with that awful 3.8L V6. Couldn't you have at least gotten a JK with 3.6L Pentastar for more power?
Too much "dead time" during the show. Talk while working, instead of standing there looking at and leaning on the parts. Gearing?
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another mall crawler jeep, how original.
Exactly.
It sure does look great. But....
"Extreme Off-Road" and "Open Diff Dana 30" don't really go together. And with the larger (and heavier) wheels and tires, opening that tailgate on the stock hinges is going to become increasingly challenging over time. The incredibly powerful 205HP 3.8L engine is not going to like those big tires, either.
You've built a nice enough budget Jeep, but come on. Be honest. There is nothing remotely "extreme" about this Jeep.
Lol cheap huh I haven't made 17000 dollars this year yet by the end of the year I'll have made 32000 but I can't save everything for a "cheap" jeep
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I think you guys need to watch rat pros
0% extreme. Try again
BRANDON! At 40:55 !! Why the heck do you not have a glove on! That’s just irresponsible and very dangerous. PLEASE correct this behavior and maybe put a disclaimer, somewhere because that is an easy way to mangle your flipping hand right quick. Dude, 41 minutes of a 43 minute episode and you go and do that. Very disappointing #Powernation !!!
This has been done so many times it's boring .
I quit watching at the beep
Good lord those wheels they chose are ugly.
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They aren't bad. At least they don't have them sticking 4" outside of the fender or have to cut safety bracing like Cajun man did on the F150 SRT10 build off because of stupid offsets. For me polished Micky Thompson Classic 3s are pretty snazzy. But that's just me. My truck is a dark green so a bit of bright is nice.
those wheels look good with the dark green. why does it matter when they're covered in mud?
cringe
A Jeep has 2 doors, a soft top, and a stick shift. If you bought a 4 door monstrosity because it has more room, it fits the whole family, and rides better, then congrats, you have the mini van that your wife always wanted.
2 Door Jk Sport with soft top and 6 speed manual here, no power windows, no push start, no fancy big screen with a back up camera. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Give me the real Jeep experience, or as close to it as it once was lol.
Look everyone.... We have an elitist! lol
Calm down man. Different strokes for different folks. I personally drive a Gladiator. I have to have a truck at work, but wanted a Jeep. This solves both for me. I love my Gladiator, and as long as I'm making the payments, my opinion is the only one that matters.
@@brentdavenport01 I agree , you gotta do you and do what you like, I just wanted something stupidly basic is all lol
2 door JL 6 speed soft top here!!!
And she is STOCK until she NEEDS ssomething.
Would love a 2-dr JL Rubicon with 3" lift and 37's. But, the wife wanted something we could all go wheeling in.
That's how you end up with a very capable JKU .
Needs ls
ho hum yawn zzzzzzzz
Using old suspension bolts 😬