Hi Kalab, awesome video. Thanks for the walk around and all the great information you shared. I am 60 yrs old and have had Jeeps since I was in my 20's. They are usually stock. Here to say when jeep say's trail rated it is, once you don't abuse the use of it or do the really extreme rock climbing adventures. So don't apologize for still having some items stock, they work just fine. The aftermarket Jeep world is a guaranteed money pit as we all find out soon enough😉. I am to retire soon and now in the past year overwhelmed with the thought of Overlanding and back country adventure. Lots to take away from your video, thanks. As we Jeep owners know the ride has gotten better, the heater works better and after many years we now have better headlights... Or and gas mileage is still bad but we all love our wranglers, that was untill Jeep streached it into a family JK and it grew two more doors.😁. I have a 2009 Sahara with 746KM, only a couple of alternators and a few sets of Goodyear Wranglers later... Keep making these interesting informative videos, enjoy your adventures, live your dreams. Life is short, God bless.
Hey Roy, thanks so much for this. Very cool to hear some of your story as well! And I totally agree with your points 😂 appreciate it and may this next chapter for you be blessed and filled with some more great adventures.
2012 Rubicon here, on 37s. 4:88 gears, but stock axles (trussed and gusseted) and brakes (and rear drive shaft *gasp*). I'm a "weekend warrior" type, though and I don't bash on it since it's my DD. I used the inner liners from my stock front fenders, so I'm dealing with some of the same rattling issues as you. Let me also say that I wish I had the kinds of trails you guys do out west. All that's here is GA red clay and slippery rocks.
Hey Jade, so true on the “how you drive it” point. You can get away with running some stock components if you take it easy on the rough stuff. Sounds like a great build!
The YT algorithm finally put me on to your channel. I like your style. For starting only a year ago, you have some awesome growth. Defiantly will be keeping an eye on your content.
Nice set up! Btw, do you know if High Beam Offroad is still in business? I just recently placed an order on those same headlights but afterwards I went to check out some of their social media platforms and it seems they haven't been active since 2019.. I've also sent them an email but haven't gotten a response yet.
Heard something similar from someone else. They sent me a warranty replacement on my fog lights but that was sometime around 2019 and I haven’t talked to them since.
Great video! It was cool to hear your progression and thought process along the way as I bought my Jeep with a lot of the hard stuff done, thinking that was the way to go, and then proceeded to redo a bunch of it anyway…
Appreciate it Tim! Yeah, pros and cons for sure. Sometimes it’s hard to know the end goal when you’re starting out as well which can cause double work. I’m running into that with my front axle atm if/when I go to replace it I then need new gears, front drive shaft, front axle shafts, etc.
Hey man thank you for all your videos… Dude I have a question. What locker should I install on my 2015 Sahara jku. I have 4:88s a full metal cloak game changer lift kit including Metal Cloak HD steering. All fox shocks and stabilizer. I don’t know if I should add lockers. Also what are you thoughts on replacing my transfer case for a Rubicon transfer case?
Hey Steven! Thanks man and good question…I can say that with the Dana 30 front axle on the Saharas and Sports a front locker would probably stress that axle too much. In my case I’ve been really happy with the helical diff I had installed in the rear - it basically functions like a locker. If you ever do a beefier front axle I would say definitely try to go with an Eaton e-locker up front. That plus a helical rear diff would be a pretty solid combo imo!
The people giving you crap can shove it! The dana 30 is basically a dana 44 with a smaller ring gear and different spline count. I have the 44 and 37s. Did what you did to beef it up and the stock axle shafts have even held up pretty well. Brakes are the same story for me too. I just have a 2 door but the stock brakes will still lock up the 136lb 37" trail grapplers and beadlocks. Love the build. Did what you had to do to keep it functional and looking good, nothing flashy. Looks great!
Hey man, I’m sorry for the delayed reply here! I don’t have a shim dimension but they bumped it just forward enough that you can see a slight bow in the front coils. Probably pretty minor because still ran stock coil perches.
Thanks for the video cool set quick i also have JLU sport with 2.5 with heavy front bumper full roof rack roll and tent i current on 35s thinking about going 37s i do overlanding mild offroad any suggestion to i can stay with stock Axel?
I have my Yaesu FTM400XDR radio mounted in a custom overhead console right next to my Midland 275 GMRS. The ham never gets used and the gars is used on every trip. That is $500 that I could have put to good use somewhere else, as I mainly use it for the APRS feature so that my wife knows exactly where I am at all times. I have the same Smitybuilt and I mounted it on the roll bar's right rear upright.
Hey Todd, yeah admittedly I would probably not have my HAM setup if it wasn’t given to me by a family member who was an amateur radio enthusiast. GMRS definitely seems to be a good way to go these days! Thanks for watching
I just put tires, bumpers, headlights, light bar, pods and winch on my 2012 Sahara. I don't plan on hard-core wheeling it but I want to make it a nice camping trip rig. Roof top tent next.
The Dana 30 mods you did are great I have the same and added RCV axles and I do a lot of black diamonds and Haven't broken an axle, I've had them for 10 months or so now and no issues .. and I paired it with a lunchbox locker .. but I wouldn't recommend the locker for you on 37s , but would definitely recommend looking into the RCV
Great video man. Super thorough walkthrough. My build is quite similar to yours. Also hails from Connecticut! Totally agree with you on not needing to upgrade the front D-30. I run 35s on mine and it’s never given me any issues. I didn’t bother with lockers either. Upgrading axles is only necessary on dedicated trail rigs that don’t spend much (or any) time on the street. A nicely built Jeep with some armor, skids, 35s, and a moderate lift is perfect for 99% of folks out there.
Awesome video as always, and pretty inspiring for a Jeep newbie (just bought a stock 2017 JKU). Do you have a link for the lights that runs through your Amazon affiliate? Would love to support the cause.
Great video with a lot of detail. I have an 18 Rubicon I'm slowly building. It's a bit intimidating to listen to all the mods. I have a 2 1/2 lift on a stock rig with 35's. Looking to go to 37's and 3-3 1/2 lift but realizing it can be a large leap with gears, difs, etc etc.
Appreciate the comment! It’s true, there’s a leap between 35s and 37s but some of it can be done progressively. Here’s a deep dive into what’s required to run 37s (imo) th-cam.com/video/HOn01NJ85C8/w-d-xo.html
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Hey thanks for the comment. It’s an app called “Jeep badge of honor” where you put in your VIN and check in to various trails around the US. Each time you check into a trail they send you the corresponding badge.
super great video... loved it... you did gradual modifications and reasonably priced. you have great recpect for your family members and this is reflected in your changes and your attitude. Well done. have a nice day from Rouyn-Noranda, province of Québec, Canada
I also have a 2014, but it's a 2 door and I want to save a little money and keep the Dana 30 in the front. I plan on doing the same thing as you did with C gussets and axle truss. I will also beef up the tie rods. I go to a lot of places with buddies who are crazy and need the heavy duty stuff, me not so much. So, it's good to see a different approach. Thanks for the great videos!
Great video. Would like to know more about the sleeping setup as you mentioned you camp with the family. I got boys (2 and 4) and currently use a gazelle ground tent but was interested in a rtt. Wondering how space is with little ones in the falcon and what size falcon it is.
Hey Ramzi! Yeah for sure. We have the regular Falcon which has these interior dimensions: 88” long x 48” wide x 60” tall (at the tall end of the wedge). It’s great for one adult (if you like plenty of room) but is comfy with two adults too. Beyond that it starts getting crowded. Typically my wife and daughter will sleep in the Falcon and my son and I will sleep in a ground tent. The Falcon XL is a little bigger and might be enough for 2 adults / 2 kids while they are little.
Simple green 50/50 mix with water and a sprayer, and spray that on the under carriage or anywhere that there is mud or dirt depending on how much mud you might have to use more, Saw it one time when someone was doing it to their sxs and I use it all the time for my sxs and undercarriage.
Nice Video, Been watching you a while. My build is very similar to yours. I also live in Phx. Would be get great to meet up and compare notes or do a trail ride together.
If you have a pressure washer, just get the sweeper attachment at the hardware store and turn it upside down. Then it sprays upward and cleans the underside of the Jeep. It’s also on wheels so it makes it super easy to roll back and forth and get everything sprayed.
Yeah! Thought about that kit a while back. Ended up just leaving as-is but it’s cool the delete kits exist. Same concept but they make it nice and clean 💪🏼
Surprised they haven’t yet! Some people say they it white to make the interior brighter but it’s still plenty bright inside imo 🤷🏼♂️ thanks for the comment!
@@4XTRAIL damn well that sucks. Have you come across something comparable? And while I got you I see you don’t have the Patagonias on anymore? How’d you end up liking them? How long did they last?
Nice walk around. Just did a walkaround of my JKU as well after a major overhaul. Your mic clarity is very clear even with the wind. What’s your secret?
Just checked out your channel and latest video, great looking JK! This video was shot entirely with my iPhone 13 Pro. I have a GoPro Hero 9 with a shotgun mic but I like what I get out of the iPhone better in most cases.
As for shocks look into rancho 9000xl their adjustable and a lot more affordable than Fox or other remove res shocks. And I’m running the crown automotive big brake kit on front, and #powerstopbrakes truck and tow on rear.
@@4XTRAIL yes very happy! I also bought the big bore brake booster with it, no regrets. I run 37’stt pros and it will activate the ABS @ 50-60mph. And also the 9000XL shocks are great cause for on road you can soften them up and off road you stiffen them with a quick turn of the dial. @ probably 50% cheaper than others if not more
Great video and thank you for the walk-around. Its great to see some compromise and additions to the sport/Sahara models. Seems like a great and fun evolution to the Jeep.
I see you've replaced your pass rear brake caliper, at 6,000 miles on my JK my right rear caliper locked up on me(stuck piston) after a moderate braking event(not anywhere near hard) and i had to replace it immediately, got the cheap reman from oriellys and the damn thing was covered in rust in the first week like yours
Pretty much same story! Mines working fine still despite the rust. Good eye noticing that haha. Have you tried returning yours or just going to ride it out?
@@4XTRAIL this was 2 years or so ago, i think they had a core charge so it went back to oriellys. it's still working fine also, just covered in rust while the other 3 are still the OE silver
Hey, appreciate it! Yes, here's the 4XT Amazon link to the one I have...mine is 72 x 56". Please note you'll also need the Rhino Rack Backbone system sold separately. amzn.to/39xPVbe using this link is the same price for you but helps support the channel.
Nice updated walk around on your Jeep. What actually started me on your videos was when I decided to run 37s on my JK, the video was very helpful and I actually run a Dana 30, although I do not wheel my Jeep hard I do take your notes and tips and apply them. You should run something on the custom Diff breather extension set up you have. Thanks and take care.
Hey Cesar! That’s cool to hear. Good idea on the diff breather extensions - thanks for the comment! Side note, is your profile picture a tattoo of Psalm 144? That’s legit!
WOW, you did a lot of work to this Jeep and also super impressed with the knowledge you have on these components. We are still just starting to learn and scratch the surface of all the ways that we can customize our Jeep. I love how the fenders turned out, I totally thought it was aftermarket! Nicely done~
I have the exact same jeep except mine is a Rubicon and have the 3" Tera flex lift with the older adjustable arms, (not the Alpine arms) and it is super squirrelly on the road, any dip in the road and it darts around really bad.
Hey Michael, to answer your first question on the 2.5 lift - I changed to 3.5” lift when I went from 35s to 37s for clearance. Hard to say on why your Jeep is flighty over bumps on road. I know that can be a common issue with lifted Jeeps but in my experience it’s usually because the Jeep isn’t setup properly geometry-wise. A few things to check: alignment, drag link and tie rod should be close to parallel (not an overly acute angle of difference between them), control arms need to be long enough to re-center the axles in the fender well, avoid using wheel adapters or extra wide wheel offsets, front sway bar links need to be tall enough to re-level the front sway bar after lift. Hopefully some of these things get you started. Might be worth taking it to a reputable off road shop in your area and having them diagnose it.
@@4XTRAIL thanks for the detailed reply. We have checked most things you mentioned. I'll check into the rest. Thank you. Did your jeep on 35s with the 2.5" Teraflex ride nice? Any issues? Did you have the Alpine arms then?
@@michaelmcclellan9422 Sorry late to reply here...yes, the 2.5 lift rode fine w/35s. I only had stock control arms at that stage but they performed well with that setup.
@@4XTRAIL everything checks out good and tight on my Jeep except the rear track bar, the heim joint at the axle end has some play in it. I'm going to change that out this weekend and go from there. Thanks for the reply.
Your Jeep looks excellent with the perfect setup and good presentation, and I learned a lot from the video. Did you install all the gears yourself, or did someone do it for you? If you don't mind, can you provide all your upgrades, and where did you purchase them? keep up the excellent work and be safe
Hey W H, appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. The re-gear was something I had done professionally - didn’t want to tackle that job. I listed all the modifications in the video description but where I purchased them all varies quite a bit. A do a lot of purchasing on eBay because I tend to find the best deals there. www.Northridge4x4.com and www.morris4x4center.com also tend to have good deals on name brand parts. Hope that helps!
Great build. I started a channel (with one video) but lost my jeep (JLUR)for the last 5 months due to someone hitting my front axle. I'm back in the saddle and eager to travel and film again. Like you I go from very clean to dirty and clean again and the advice I give folks when they mistake my JL for a mall crawler is, LOT'S of elbow grease, meaning washing the bottom of the jeep just like the top side and the key is to prep the bottom before a trip. As corny as it sounds, I spray the mess out of my axles, frame, etc. with a non stick tire shine. It helps prevent the dirt and mud from sticking so much, but I still have to clean by hand with purple power cleaner, a brush, and a rag. I NEVER use pressure washer of any type under the jeep. If anyone cares to look, my jeep is the Granite crystal Gray jeep in my video, be sure to watch long enough to see it clean in the beginning and dirty in the end. Lol.
Hey man, a very humble video about your awesome rig. I have a family of 5 and have a roofnest condor XL, and havent went out camping yet, as I have not yet installed it in my JK. Do you think the Rhino rack is a must or the roof rack that connects to the gutter mount and the rear window bracket hold up? Thanks for putting out an awesome video
Hey Rizwan, good Q. Do you know what weight the rack you’re thinking about is rated for? My guess is it wouldn’t be strong enough and/or could damage your hardtop over the long run. With that much weight up there it’s best if the rack is supported by the roll bar more than the hard top itself. The rhino rack has a foot that rests on the roll bar at the midway point of the hardtop and at the rear along the sides of the tub. This takes the load off the fiberglass top itself which is what you want to safely carry that much weight. Sounds like you’re on your way to a great set up to take the family camping!
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Hi Kalab, awesome video. Thanks for the walk around and all the great information you shared. I am 60 yrs old and have had Jeeps since I was in my 20's. They are usually stock. Here to say when jeep say's trail rated it is, once you don't abuse the use of it or do the really extreme rock climbing adventures. So don't apologize for still having some items stock, they work just fine. The aftermarket Jeep world is a guaranteed money pit as we all find out soon enough😉. I am to retire soon and now in the past year overwhelmed with the thought of Overlanding and back country adventure. Lots to take away from your video, thanks. As we Jeep owners know the ride has gotten better, the heater works better and after many years we now have better headlights... Or and gas mileage is still bad but we all love our wranglers, that was untill Jeep streached it into a family JK and it grew two more doors.😁. I have a 2009 Sahara with 746KM, only a couple of alternators and a few sets of Goodyear Wranglers later... Keep making these interesting informative videos, enjoy your adventures, live your dreams. Life is short, God bless.
Hey Roy, thanks so much for this. Very cool to hear some of your story as well! And I totally agree with your points 😂 appreciate it and may this next chapter for you be blessed and filled with some more great adventures.
2012 Rubicon here, on 37s. 4:88 gears, but stock axles (trussed and gusseted) and brakes (and rear drive shaft *gasp*). I'm a "weekend warrior" type, though and I don't bash on it since it's my DD. I used the inner liners from my stock front fenders, so I'm dealing with some of the same rattling issues as you. Let me also say that I wish I had the kinds of trails you guys do out west. All that's here is GA red clay and slippery rocks.
Hey Jade, so true on the “how you drive it” point. You can get away with running some stock components if you take it easy on the rough stuff. Sounds like a great build!
The YT algorithm finally put me on to your channel. I like your style. For starting only a year ago, you have some awesome growth. Defiantly will be keeping an eye on your content.
Appreciate it - thank you for the sub!
Umm, Where are your ducks? I don't see any ducks on the dashboard. Do you even duck bro? 😂
Hahaha I don’t duck bro 😂
Nice set up! Btw, do you know if High Beam Offroad is still in business? I just recently placed an order on those same headlights but afterwards I went to check out some of their social media platforms and it seems they haven't been active since 2019.. I've also sent them an email but haven't gotten a response yet.
Heard something similar from someone else. They sent me a warranty replacement on my fog lights but that was sometime around 2019 and I haven’t talked to them since.
Great video! It was cool to hear your progression and thought process along the way as I bought my Jeep with a lot of the hard stuff done, thinking that was the way to go, and then proceeded to redo a bunch of it anyway…
Appreciate it Tim! Yeah, pros and cons for sure. Sometimes it’s hard to know the end goal when you’re starting out as well which can cause double work. I’m running into that with my front axle atm if/when I go to replace it I then need new gears, front drive shaft, front axle shafts, etc.
solar panel are cute, but if you can run your mortar evertyday I dont think you need it :/
If you can find a 2-piece rotor for your brakes, it should decrease rotational mass a great amount. Maybe that can help.
Hadn’t thought of that! Thanks for the comment.
Hey man thank you for all your videos…
Dude I have a question. What locker should I install on my 2015 Sahara jku. I have 4:88s a full metal cloak game changer lift kit including Metal Cloak HD steering. All fox shocks and stabilizer. I don’t know if I should add lockers. Also what are you thoughts on replacing my transfer case for a Rubicon transfer case?
Hey Steven! Thanks man and good question…I can say that with the Dana 30 front axle on the Saharas and Sports a front locker would probably stress that axle too much. In my case I’ve been really happy with the helical diff I had installed in the rear - it basically functions like a locker. If you ever do a beefier front axle I would say definitely try to go with an Eaton e-locker up front. That plus a helical rear diff would be a pretty solid combo imo!
The people giving you crap can shove it! The dana 30 is basically a dana 44 with a smaller ring gear and different spline count. I have the 44 and 37s. Did what you did to beef it up and the stock axle shafts have even held up pretty well. Brakes are the same story for me too. I just have a 2 door but the stock brakes will still lock up the 136lb 37" trail grapplers and beadlocks. Love the build. Did what you had to do to keep it functional and looking good, nothing flashy. Looks great!
Haha that’s good to hear. I like towing the line between form and function and keeping things simple. Appreciate the comment!
My Jeep wrangler unlimited sahara RHD came with stock 13 inches rotor disk, when i ran 37s its handle pretty well.
Did you have an issue with the car fab steering clearing your rims? Their website says the 1ton links can have clearance issues. Thanks.
No clearance issues with neither my ProComp Series 69 rims or the RockTrix RT111s 👍🏼
What radio mount are you using
keep the bottom clean . Drive thru lots of tall wet grass. LOL. That was Dad's answer atleast.
Innovative! We don’t have too much of that here in the desert though 😂
Great video. New subscribers here…what rear helical diff did you use? Detroit truetrac?
Hey! Apologies for the delay…it’s from Nitro Gear and Axle. Glad to have you here on the channel! Planning some new content here soon - stay tuned!
Great video.
Best wish from. Poland
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Glad you are following along! Thank you for the comment! 👏🏼🙌🏼
I just put those wheels on my jeep. What psi are you able to go down to without worry of popping a bead?
I typically stop @ 15psi on these. Sometimes a little lower if the trail is difficult.
Do you have measurements or layout/ template for those fenders !!? Those cuts are perfect !
Hey! Appreciate it. I used another TH-camr video to do mine. Here’s the link: good luck! th-cam.com/video/WeSRHtrDTvs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iZR0SpJebAOqelP_
You have to run drilled & slotted rotors with beefed up brakes.
Hey, sorry for the delay here. I ran stock rotors with the BUB pads for about 3 years with no issues fwiw. Sold the Wrangler with them still on there!
i camped right where your standing, its right by the dry river right?
That’s awesome! Near there, yes!
What angle shim did you run up front and how far forward do you push the axle? I’ll be running a 2.5 spring on a 37.
Hey man, I’m sorry for the delayed reply here! I don’t have a shim dimension but they bumped it just forward enough that you can see a slight bow in the front coils. Probably pretty minor because still ran stock coil perches.
@@4XTRAIL not a problem. I may try to do this to help with the tire clearance as well
Thanks for the video cool set quick i also have JLU sport with 2.5 with heavy front bumper full roof rack roll and tent i current on 35s thinking about going 37s i do overlanding mild offroad any suggestion to i can stay with stock Axel?
Hey! With the added weight you have I would stay with 35s unless you can upgrade or strengthen your front axle.
@4XTRAIL thanks for info 🙏
@@dab0yhdizzlefor sure!
Nice build
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Sweet setup, great job!
Thanks so much! ✌🏼
I have my Yaesu FTM400XDR radio mounted in a custom overhead console right next to my Midland 275 GMRS. The ham never gets used and the gars is used on every trip. That is $500 that I could have put to good use somewhere else, as I mainly use it for the APRS feature so that my wife knows exactly where I am at all times. I have the same Smitybuilt and I mounted it on the roll bar's right rear upright.
Hey Todd, yeah admittedly I would probably not have my HAM setup if it wasn’t given to me by a family member who was an amateur radio enthusiast. GMRS definitely seems to be a good way to go these days! Thanks for watching
I just put tires, bumpers, headlights, light bar, pods and winch on my 2012 Sahara. I don't plan on hard-core wheeling it but I want to make it a nice camping trip rig. Roof top tent next.
Right on! Sounds like a great build.
Lil bit pricey all that you done to ur rig
A little yes. Not compared to some but definitely still an investment.
Spray rock line on the undercarriage
Good to know, thanks!
After watching your video, I purchased a set of GPCA GP back grip lite and a GPCA carabiner. I have looking for products like these.
I love mine! Thanks for watching 👊🏼
The Dana 30 mods you did are great I have the same and added RCV axles and I do a lot of black diamonds and Haven't broken an axle, I've had them for 10 months or so now and no issues .. and I paired it with a lunchbox locker .. but I wouldn't recommend the locker for you on 37s , but would definitely recommend looking into the RCV
Love it! Thanks for the info 🙌🏼
A Dana 30 truss would beef up your Dana 30 enough you shouldn't have any problems; don't take that as a challenge!
So far so good!
I have a 2014 JKU as my DD and have been taking it off-road more frequently recently. This was thorough and incredibly helpful!, nice setup!
Glad to hear! Thanks Jean - and keep enjoying your Jeep!
Great video man. Super thorough walkthrough. My build is quite similar to yours. Also hails from Connecticut!
Totally agree with you on not needing to upgrade the front D-30. I run 35s on mine and it’s never given me any issues. I didn’t bother with lockers either. Upgrading axles is only necessary on dedicated trail rigs that don’t spend much (or any) time on the street. A nicely built Jeep with some armor, skids, 35s, and a moderate lift is perfect for 99% of folks out there.
Appreciate the comment Clark! Cool to hear about your build and the similarities too. You can do a lot with 35s and good driving skills! Rock on 👊🏼
Awesome video as always, and pretty inspiring for a Jeep newbie (just bought a stock 2017 JKU). Do you have a link for the lights that runs through your Amazon affiliate? Would love to support the cause.
Appreciate it Jason! I just added a link to the taillights but none of the front lights are available through Amazon. Welcome to the Jeep fam 👊🏼
Great video with a lot of detail. I have an 18 Rubicon I'm slowly building. It's a bit intimidating to listen to all the mods. I have a 2 1/2 lift on a stock rig with 35's. Looking to go to 37's and 3-3 1/2 lift but realizing it can be a large leap with gears, difs, etc etc.
Appreciate the comment! It’s true, there’s a leap between 35s and 37s but some of it can be done progressively. Here’s a deep dive into what’s required to run 37s (imo) th-cam.com/video/HOn01NJ85C8/w-d-xo.html
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Hey, appreciate the offer! Feel free to send more info to my TH-cam email under the about tab. Thanks for the comment.
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How exactly do you receive/earn the badges from trail rides? Thanks and awesome build
Hey thanks for the comment. It’s an app called “Jeep badge of honor” where you put in your VIN and check in to various trails around the US. Each time you check into a trail they send you the corresponding badge.
What roof rack are you using?
It’s the rhino rack pioneer platform with the “backbone” system that secures it to the hardtop and gives it strength.
super great video... loved it... you did gradual modifications and reasonably priced. you have great recpect for your family members and this is reflected in your changes and your attitude. Well done. have a nice day from Rouyn-Noranda, province of Québec, Canada
Hey, thank you for the comment and the encouraging words! Glad you found the channel. Would love to wheel in Canada some day!
I also have a 2014, but it's a 2 door and I want to save a little money and keep the Dana 30 in the front. I plan on doing the same thing as you did with C gussets and axle truss. I will also beef up the tie rods. I go to a lot of places with buddies who are crazy and need the heavy duty stuff, me not so much. So, it's good to see a different approach. Thanks for the great videos!
Appreciate the comment bro!
Love the Jeep! You should try Chemical Guys Bare Bones, it’s really good for keeping the undercarriage clean!
Definitely going to check that out! Thanks Aaron!
Hey man.. Great setup.. For under carriage, Hit it up with a powerwash, let it dry and put on some WD40. works wonders :)
Thanks for the pro tip! Appreciate the comment 👊🏼💥
Somehow this showed up in my TH-cam algorithm...and I gotta say, I loved it. Sub'd.
Great to have you! Appreciate it 👊🏼
I really liked your build and video. Your build is a reality build and not some $100,000 unattainable setup
Appreciate the comment! All the best on your adventures 🤙🏼
Great video. Would like to know more about the sleeping setup as you mentioned you camp with the family. I got boys (2 and 4) and currently use a gazelle ground tent but was interested in a rtt. Wondering how space is with little ones in the falcon and what size falcon it is.
Hey Ramzi! Yeah for sure. We have the regular Falcon which has these interior dimensions: 88” long x 48” wide x 60” tall (at the tall end of the wedge). It’s great for one adult (if you like plenty of room) but is comfy with two adults too. Beyond that it starts getting crowded. Typically my wife and daughter will sleep in the Falcon and my son and I will sleep in a ground tent. The Falcon XL is a little bigger and might be enough for 2 adults / 2 kids while they are little.
This is the second video I’ve seen of yours. You’ve got a new subscriber my friend!! Keep up the great content!!
Appreciate it Tony! 👊🏼
Simple green 50/50 mix with water and a sprayer, and spray that on the under carriage or anywhere that there is mud or dirt depending on how much mud you might have to use more, Saw it one time when someone was doing it to their sxs and I use it all the time for my sxs and undercarriage.
Just tried that on my JT - worked well! Thanks
Hi from fellow Jeeper! 👋🏻 Loved the video! Gave me some new ideas 😅
Hey thanks for watching! Glad to hear.
Nice Video, Been watching you a while. My build is very similar to yours. I also live in Phx. Would be get great to meet up and compare notes or do a trail ride together.
That’s awesome - would be great!
If you have a pressure washer, just get the sweeper attachment at the hardware store and turn it upside down. Then it sprays upward and cleans the underside of the Jeep. It’s also on wheels so it makes it super easy to roll back and forth and get everything sprayed.
Will have to check that out! Appreciate the comment 👊🏼
For the rear, EVO rear bumper delete. It has D ring inserts and a facia that makes it look clean and proper 💪👊😎
Yeah! Thought about that kit a while back. Ended up just leaving as-is but it’s cool the delete kits exist. Same concept but they make it nice and clean 💪🏼
Get some EVO mini inner fenders. Keeps your engine cooler and there small and secure 💪👊😎
Cool, I’ll have to check those out for the JT build we are starting!
That black lined interior hard top looks great. Couldn't agree more about how Jeep should make that stock.
Surprised they haven’t yet! Some people say they it white to make the interior brighter but it’s still plenty bright inside imo 🤷🏼♂️ thanks for the comment!
Nice Rig. Good video it’s beautiful out there. Was out there a couple weeks ago. Have a great time.
Thanks Sean! Yeah, fantastic place. Worth the drive out from PHX for sure.
I take tire shine foam and coat my undercarriage prior to off roading. Makes the cleanup MUCH easier.
That’s brilliant, might try that once I get mine clean. Thanks
Nice video I'm looking into getting the roof rack as well soon. Looking forward to the roofnest review
Awesome - thanks for watching!
Do you have link for headlights?
The manufacturer went out of business! 😭
@@4XTRAIL damn well that sucks. Have you come across something comparable? And while I got you I see you don’t have the Patagonias on anymore? How’d you end up liking them? How long did they last?
Simple and informative. Nice content. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate it!
That's dirty? LoL
For a clean freak yes 😂
Nice walk around. Just did a walkaround of my JKU as well after a major overhaul. Your mic clarity is very clear even with the wind. What’s your secret?
Just checked out your channel and latest video, great looking JK! This video was shot entirely with my iPhone 13 Pro. I have a GoPro Hero 9 with a shotgun mic but I like what I get out of the iPhone better in most cases.
@@4XTRAIL the new phones are amazing and I do most of my videos with my 12 Pro Max. Keep up the great work and thanks for checking out my stuff!
@@TrailExpedition 👊🏼💥
As for shocks look into rancho 9000xl their adjustable and a lot more affordable than Fox or other remove res shocks. And I’m running the crown automotive big brake kit on front, and #powerstopbrakes truck and tow on rear.
I’ve heard good things about the 9000xl. Are you happy with the crown BBK?
@@4XTRAIL yes very happy! I also bought the big bore brake booster with it, no regrets. I run 37’stt pros and it will activate the ABS @ 50-60mph. And also the 9000XL shocks are great cause for on road you can soften them up and off road you stiffen them with a quick turn of the dial. @ probably 50% cheaper than others if not more
Great video and thank you for the walk-around.
Its great to see some compromise and additions to the sport/Sahara models. Seems like a great and fun evolution to the Jeep.
Appreciate it - thanks for watching!
I see you've replaced your pass rear brake caliper, at 6,000 miles on my JK my right rear caliper locked up on me(stuck piston) after a moderate braking event(not anywhere near hard) and i had to replace it immediately, got the cheap reman from oriellys and the damn thing was covered in rust in the first week like yours
Pretty much same story! Mines working fine still despite the rust. Good eye noticing that haha. Have you tried returning yours or just going to ride it out?
@@4XTRAIL this was 2 years or so ago, i think they had a core charge so it went back to oriellys. it's still working fine also, just covered in rust while the other 3 are still the OE silver
Simple Green will get it clean just spay it on and spray off.
Legend 👊🏼 thanks!
Great info, man. Subbed. Thanks. 👍👊
Glad to hear. Thanks John!
Do you have a link for the rooftop rack? Good looking jeep!!
Hey, appreciate it! Yes, here's the 4XT Amazon link to the one I have...mine is 72 x 56". Please note you'll also need the Rhino Rack Backbone system sold separately. amzn.to/39xPVbe using this link is the same price for you but helps support the channel.
Nice updated walk around on your Jeep. What actually started me on your videos was when I decided to run 37s on my JK, the video was very helpful and I actually run a Dana 30, although I do not wheel my Jeep hard I do take your notes and tips and apply them. You should run something on the custom Diff breather extension set up you have. Thanks and take care.
Hey Cesar! That’s cool to hear. Good idea on the diff breather extensions - thanks for the comment! Side note, is your profile picture a tattoo of Psalm 144? That’s legit!
@@4XTRAIL Yes it is Psalm 144:1, I live by it in my profession. Be safe and if you can’t be safe be deadly 🤘🏼
Great Video! explained everything in detail to understand!!
Glad to hear! 👏🏼 is that a two door I see in your avatar? Looks great!
WOW, you did a lot of work to this Jeep and also super impressed with the knowledge you have on these components. We are still just starting to learn and scratch the surface of all the ways that we can customize our Jeep. I love how the fenders turned out, I totally thought it was aftermarket! Nicely done~
Thanks guys - it’s a learning process for sure. Looking forward to following your build and adventures!
Cool Jeep, I subscribed!
Thank you! Glad to have you here on the channel 👊🏼💥
Awesome video dude I love it man this is pretty much my dream jeep except I want it white it color and brushed aluminum wheels
Appreciate it Donald! White with brushed aluminum wheels would look sweet.
@@4XTRAIL i love your jeep though all black is very cool
@@4XTRAIL do you also have any merch for sale would love to help support the channel that way
@@donaldschmidt449 Appreciate it! I don't currently but I've had several people ask about that lately. Might be time for me to start!
So great jeep!! I love it!!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 👊🏼
Would you share why you ditched theTeraflex 2.5" lift?
I have the exact same jeep except mine is a Rubicon and have the 3" Tera flex lift with the older adjustable arms, (not the Alpine arms) and it is super squirrelly on the road, any dip in the road and it darts around really bad.
Hey Michael, to answer your first question on the 2.5 lift - I changed to 3.5” lift when I went from 35s to 37s for clearance.
Hard to say on why your Jeep is flighty over bumps on road. I know that can be a common issue with lifted Jeeps but in my experience it’s usually because the Jeep isn’t setup properly geometry-wise. A few things to check: alignment, drag link and tie rod should be close to parallel (not an overly acute angle of difference between them), control arms need to be long enough to re-center the axles in the fender well, avoid using wheel adapters or extra wide wheel offsets, front sway bar links need to be tall enough to re-level the front sway bar after lift. Hopefully some of these things get you started. Might be worth taking it to a reputable off road shop in your area and having them diagnose it.
@@4XTRAIL thanks for the detailed reply. We have checked most things you mentioned. I'll check into the rest. Thank you. Did your jeep on 35s with the 2.5" Teraflex ride nice? Any issues? Did you have the Alpine arms then?
@@michaelmcclellan9422 Sorry late to reply here...yes, the 2.5 lift rode fine w/35s. I only had stock control arms at that stage but they performed well with that setup.
@@4XTRAIL everything checks out good and tight on my Jeep except the rear track bar, the heim joint at the axle end has some play in it. I'm going to change that out this weekend and go from there. Thanks for the reply.
Awesome build
Thanks for watching, Dale!
Awesome rig!
Thanks Nate! Appreciate the comment
Awesome video!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 👊🏼
Your Jeep looks excellent with the perfect setup and good presentation, and I learned a lot from the video. Did you install all the gears yourself, or did someone do it for you? If you don't mind, can you provide all your upgrades, and where did you purchase them? keep up the excellent work and be safe
Hey W H, appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. The re-gear was something I had done professionally - didn’t want to tackle that job. I listed all the modifications in the video description but where I purchased them all varies quite a bit. A do a lot of purchasing on eBay because I tend to find the best deals there. www.Northridge4x4.com and www.morris4x4center.com also tend to have good deals on name brand parts. Hope that helps!
Wonderful Jeep, my friend. Not over the top, just perfect.
Thanks Paul! Still some things on my list for this build but happy with the performance of the current setup. Thanks for watching 👊🏼
Great build. I started a channel (with one video) but lost my jeep (JLUR)for the last 5 months due to someone hitting my front axle. I'm back in the saddle and eager to travel and film again. Like you I go from very clean to dirty and clean again and the advice I give folks when they mistake my JL for a mall crawler is, LOT'S of elbow grease, meaning washing the bottom of the jeep just like the top side and the key is to prep the bottom before a trip. As corny as it sounds, I spray the mess out of my axles, frame, etc. with a non stick tire shine. It helps prevent the dirt and mud from sticking so much, but I still have to clean by hand with purple power cleaner, a brush, and a rag. I NEVER use pressure washer of any type under the jeep. If anyone cares to look, my jeep is the Granite crystal Gray jeep in my video, be sure to watch long enough to see it clean in the beginning and dirty in the end. Lol.
Thanks for the comment and glad you have your Jeep back! 👊🏼
@@4XTRAIL One question I thought about afterward. Looks like your front diff doesn't point directly at CV front shaft. Do you have some vibrations?
Love that your Jeep is dirty and greasy it just means your using looks great man.
👏🏼💥 thanks for watching!
Hey man, a very humble video about your awesome rig. I have a family of 5 and have a roofnest condor XL, and havent went out camping yet, as I have not yet installed it in my JK. Do you think the Rhino rack is a must or the roof rack that connects to the gutter mount and the rear window bracket hold up? Thanks for putting out an awesome video
Hey Rizwan, good Q. Do you know what weight the rack you’re thinking about is rated for? My guess is it wouldn’t be strong enough and/or could damage your hardtop over the long run. With that much weight up there it’s best if the rack is supported by the roll bar more than the hard top itself. The rhino rack has a foot that rests on the roll bar at the midway point of the hardtop and at the rear along the sides of the tub. This takes the load off the fiberglass top itself which is what you want to safely carry that much weight. Sounds like you’re on your way to a great set up to take the family camping!
Love Rhino lining inside. I think im gonna do that
It’s one of the favorite things I’ve done to the JKU!
@@4XTRAIL you used to live in missouri?
My wife dailys a wrangler on 37s🥱
Haha love it! Judging by your 🥱 you’d probably dig the new long arm JT build we’re doing on 1 tons - it’s about wrapped up. Thanks for watching!
@@4XTRAIL yessir, I'll be on the lookout. 👀
@@4XTRAIL p.s. your tactful response got you a follow 😄