Great video and very informative. Not sure if this is the beginning of a series where you showcase ET employee's rides, but I think customers will enjoy watching and can't hurt sales. Side note: coincidently, I've got a sienna pearl TJ w similar add-ons. -Cheers
my TJ is basically this exact build, but straight factory axles, no chromoly, no lockers. does great in the woods. I know it is a ticking time bomb though LOL
Nice to see that you still have the D30 and D35. I need to upgrade my 3:07s to 4:10s and throw some revolution gear 30 spline axle shafts in mine. And I have a lot I plan on doing... Just limited on money being a graduate student.
You asked; "Next Mod?" With a 5" lift and 35's, probably a real roll bar or bolt on support for existing windshield/showbar frame. Just my old school 2cents worth
I'm realy glad to see and hear that even the stock axles with 35" tires can take some abuse wheeling without exploding :) This makes me more comfortable knowing that I can hold as well for a while before upgrading those axles...either via truss or perhaps even a complete swap out if the money in my pocket allows it. GREAT VIDEO, THANX!
Cool video as well as all the others done here. I would like to see a build on an LJ! Tj's and jk's have been done and i know the lj os almost the same thing but still would love to see one done! You can use mine if you want😁
Question...does the Corbeau passanger seat flip forward like the stock seats to allow rear passengers easy access, but pulling the "tab"? Does the passenger seat even have the tab?
Hi. So you find the short arms actually work well for you? The easiest trails I run are the rocky bits in your video. I was thinking long arms as the kits are less money. I have a 2006 LJ
Hey I'm looking at buying my first Jeep. I've only been considering TJ's with a manual transmission to avoid some automatic transmission problems. How has your automatic held up? and how many miles are on your TJ?
Hey Jonah, unfortunately Ryan isn't in today but I'll make sure to ask him when he is and get back to you with an answer! Manual transmissions are known to be more reliable and easier to work on then automatic transmissions. Although I have seen plenty of 4.0L Jeeps go well over 200K with the original automatic trans. -Jake
What kind of soft top are you running? It looks sharp, I need to figure out what's wrong with mine, I've got some sort of aftermarket frame and rough country canvas, it doesn't play together nicely
if you still haven't decided, just get the D44 or a ford 8.8. Much stronger overall. I spent over 2k upgrading my D35 and honestly wish I had bought a used 44.
hello I have a 2000 tj that Is all stock. do you think its worth it too upgrade everything, like a lift and bigger tires or do you think the transmission will go out with bigger tires? its an automatic btw. it has 150000 miles on it and is still basically like new. its never been offroad before either.
I drive mine daily.. I have a 33inch tires looks very similar to yours,, my question is... I cam feel a every bumps and lumps on the road or feels like the engine would fall off one day if that keeps up.. how can i make the jeep smoother on the road?thanks!
Depending on how inclusive your lift kit is, you may want to look into some extra parts to add-on to your Jeep. Cheaper lift kits tend to just include springs and shocks, with a couple other smaller components. I'd highly recommend looking into a full set of 8 adjustable control arms and a front adjustable track bar. Both of those pieces if you don't already have them will do a *ton* to correct your suspension geometry and smooth your ride a bit. If your shocks, tie rod ends, ball joints, spring isolators, or any other bushings on your Jeep are worn you should look into replacing them as well. Hope this helps! -Zach
Weird that it's even worth mentioning that the build is for function over looks. I really don't understand those lifted jeeps I see with no trail marks 🤷♂️
Do I need to get an adjustable track bar when doing a 4in lift ? The instructions for the trail master tj 4in spring kit says nothing about it and I’m a bit lost
I would highly recommend purchasing an adjustable front track bar for a 4" lift kit to ensure your front axle stays nice and centered. You may want to look into a rear adjustable track bar or track bar bracket if the kit you purchased does not have one, either. -Zach
Thanks for the heads up Anthony! I see what you mean with the adjustable nut, although I'm pretty sure that there's enough rust on Ryan's Jeep to keep it in place 😉. -Jake
35's are definitely going to drop the gas mileage on your Wrangler, sadly. If you're looking to save as many gallons as possible but still fit a larger tire, I'd recommend sticking with 31s or 33s. -Zach
Very very nice rig,straight to the point.I hate that huge donkey d$$k look guys are doing. Bigger isn't always better. If you haven't yet next mod... trans cooler. Cheapest insurance
gullf1sk the low pinion 30 should be OK with the 35 inch tires but the lower trimmed tjs came with a d35 which is fine as long as it's open with a 35 inch tire as long as you wheel it with respect then they are bad about breaking the ring gear. later models of the tj and the tj rubicon came with a d44 they are a huge upgrade. I'm still running my d35 with a true track lsd on 36s and it's holding up ok but it's always in the back of my head when I'm on the trail and in the junkyards when I pass a v8 Explorer with an 8.8 lol
Chris Fuscooo he has the 3 speed 32rh. it is a much more stout and robust trans than the 4 speed 42rle. it doesn't have the over heating problems that the 4 speed does. however, a cooler is still a nice mod to have.
He says not a beauty queen as I'm sitting here drooling over it lol
Wanted to add to what another poster said earlier. I think doing some videos and showcasing the employees Jeeps would be a great idea.
This TJ is a perfect example what offroading is all about. I don‘t see the point taking a 70k built 6000 pound JL to the trail.
lol ikr...where you basically need to swap a twin turbo 24v cummins into just to make it up a hill
The majority of these JLs never even see dirt, let alone actual off roading
@@JeepCherokeeful The majority of Rubicons travel on city streets only....
Luv your '98 TJ, this month makes a year since I bought my '99 TJ and I'm absolutely loving it :)
Today makes my 3rd day i bought my first tj
I love my 05 lj but a new lift is definitely on the list
Really like the videos of the process you're going thru. Keep them coming!
Had my 98 since I was 18 , awesome TJ
Great video and very informative. Not sure if this is the beginning of a series where you showcase ET employee's rides, but I think customers will enjoy watching and can't hurt sales.
Side note: coincidently, I've got a sienna pearl TJ w similar add-ons.
-Cheers
35s on Dana 30 and 35 axles for when you like to live life on the edge
Lol that’s what I’m doing.
my TJ is basically this exact build, but straight factory axles, no chromoly, no lockers. does great in the woods. I know it is a ticking time bomb though LOL
@@MrKyle513 the 30 will probably hold up OK but that 35 definitely will not
Dang son you did good, ++ on a trail worthy jeep.
Excellent , great vid. Saved for reference. Very useful !
Nice to see that you still have the D30 and D35. I need to upgrade my 3:07s to 4:10s and throw some revolution gear 30 spline axle shafts in mine. And I have a lot I plan on doing... Just limited on money being a graduate student.
awesome tj and awesome build man.....love the rugged used and the used feeling you can tell is all over the jeep
Really like the new seats!
You asked; "Next Mod?"
With a 5" lift and 35's, probably a real roll bar or bolt on support for existing windshield/showbar frame.
Just my old school 2cents worth
I'm realy glad to see and hear that even the stock axles with 35" tires can take some abuse wheeling without exploding :) This makes me more comfortable knowing that I can hold as well for a while before upgrading those axles...either via truss or perhaps even a complete swap out if the money in my pocket allows it. GREAT VIDEO, THANX!
CO 4x4 I think he said he’s got chromoly axle shaft, so technically not stock
Nice no nonsense purpose built TJ. Nice Rig Ryan.✋😀
Nice video Ryan and a well built TJ. Scott
Excited for the build.
great to see so much work under the jeep but suprised it's painted and covered to try and limit that rust
I HAVE MY 1990 JEEP YJ WITH REAR DANA 35 PLUS 30 SPLINE AXLE SHAFT AND NEVER HAVE A PROBLEM , AND I HAVE THE SAME 35 INCH TIRES
That's right it's not all about looks👍🏻🇺🇸
Nice jeep good video
Awesome simple functional build. Kind of wish i left my jeep more stock looking lol
Nice to see a jeep without insanely small and 100% useless aftermarket fenders
Good solid build Ryan. Scott
Lets see the extremeterrain crew get ryan a new JK and trick it out for him and all the work he does!!
Love the passion put into the jeep :)
You should get a dash plate and coat your hard top with flex seal liquid. It makes a HUGE difference
Great video can you tell me what it is you've got installed on your drive line to stop vibration once at a 4" lift please . Mike from the uk
I was sent 3 sway bat links with a bend and one straight one. Will the bent sway bar link still work for the back???
I would have thought you'd have sourced everything from your friends and family at ET!
nice setup!
Thanks for watching! -Zach
It would help if you put a drop pitman arm on it
Cool video as well as all the others done here. I would like to see a build on an LJ! Tj's and jk's have been done and i know the lj os almost the same thing but still would love to see one done! You can use mine if you want😁
I just picked up a 97 TJ. What would something similar to your setup cost me? I’m currently on a 6” lift with 33” tires. It’s a skyjacker lift.
Question...does the Corbeau passanger seat flip forward like the stock seats to allow rear passengers easy access, but pulling the "tab"? Does the passenger seat even have the tab?
Soooooooo........ how much money did it take for all these modifications in total?
A few thousand I’d imagine
What all did you have to do to adapt those seats to the TJ? Did you need any sort of additional brackets like the Bestop Trailmax front seats require?
You need to add links to the things you discussed on your build.
Did you have to get a bigger carrier for that D30 when you went to 4.56 gears?
Hi. So you find the short arms actually work well for you? The easiest trails I run are the rocky bits in your video. I was thinking long arms as the kits are less money. I have a 2006 LJ
Hey I'm looking at buying my first Jeep. I've only been considering TJ's with a manual transmission to avoid some automatic transmission problems. How has your automatic held up? and how many miles are on your TJ?
Hey Jonah, unfortunately Ryan isn't in today but I'll make sure to ask him when he is and get back to you with an answer! Manual transmissions are known to be more reliable and easier to work on then automatic transmissions. Although I have seen plenty of 4.0L Jeeps go well over 200K with the original automatic trans. -Jake
What kind of soft top are you running? It looks sharp, I need to figure out what's wrong with mine, I've got some sort of aftermarket frame and rough country canvas, it doesn't play together nicely
Yeah... the seats don’t get softer haha. Been 8 years for me and still as stiff as they were new
you need to get some new fender flares. would look so much better if they werent faded
I need the front seats for a 1997 TJ with all the underneath base, please put a link
I keep going back and fourth on whether I should upgrade the 35 or just get the 44.
if you still haven't decided, just get the D44 or a ford 8.8. Much stronger overall. I spent over 2k upgrading my D35 and honestly wish I had bought a used 44.
Or just do a super 35
Nice to see a real Jeep with some wear on it. Its not some showroom mall crawler.
you should get bigger wheels so you can put bigger break disks and also get rear brake discs.
hello I have a 2000 tj that Is all stock. do you think its worth it too upgrade everything, like a lift and bigger tires or do you think the transmission will go out with bigger tires? its an automatic btw. it has 150000 miles on it and is still basically like new. its never been offroad before either.
im just looking at maybe a 4 inch lift and 33 in tires. no more than that
Unkown PsN go for it 👍🏻
I drive mine daily.. I have a 33inch tires looks very similar to yours,, my question is... I cam feel a every bumps and lumps on the road or feels like the engine would fall off one day if that keeps up.. how can i make the jeep smoother on the road?thanks!
Depending on how inclusive your lift kit is, you may want to look into some extra parts to add-on to your Jeep. Cheaper lift kits tend to just include springs and shocks, with a couple other smaller components. I'd highly recommend looking into a full set of 8 adjustable control arms and a front adjustable track bar. Both of those pieces if you don't already have them will do a *ton* to correct your suspension geometry and smooth your ride a bit. If your shocks, tie rod ends, ball joints, spring isolators, or any other bushings on your Jeep are worn you should look into replacing them as well. Hope this helps! -Zach
Weird that it's even worth mentioning that the build is for function over looks.
I really don't understand those lifted jeeps I see with no trail marks 🤷♂️
Do I need to get an adjustable track bar when doing a 4in lift ? The instructions for the trail master tj 4in spring kit says nothing about it and I’m a bit lost
I would highly recommend purchasing an adjustable front track bar for a 4" lift kit to ensure your front axle stays nice and centered. You may want to look into a rear adjustable track bar or track bar bracket if the kit you purchased does not have one, either. -Zach
So the real question. How much do you have in parts?
NICE
I like your Rock sliders - were did you get them (I have a 2004 TJ) - Thanks
Steven Davis Body Armor
did you update the stock 30 in front? and what gears are you working with?
What's the backspace on your wheels?
does anyone know who made suspensions that were painted purple??? My TJ has a long arm kit that was originally purple!
Steinjager?
What part number kc HiLights are those
Your track bar nut is loose at 10:11 on the axle end
Thanks for the heads up Anthony! I see what you mean with the adjustable nut, although I'm pretty sure that there's enough rust on Ryan's Jeep to keep it in place 😉. -Jake
I'll see you guys at jeeps at the farm!
4 or 6 cylinder
Looks li,e it's time to replace those heims, they look clapped out. I'm not used to so much rust being out in the West.
How bad the mileage becames with the 35" tires?
35's are definitely going to drop the gas mileage on your Wrangler, sadly. If you're looking to save as many gallons as possible but still fit a larger tire, I'd recommend sticking with 31s or 33s. -Zach
I’m not a big fan of drilling into the tub either. Put a wench on the factory front bumper.
I'd rather throw the wench up on the hood... open like a tv antenna.
Very very nice rig,straight to the point.I hate that huge donkey d$$k look guys are doing. Bigger isn't always better. If you haven't yet next mod... trans cooler. Cheapest insurance
What's the Color code/name of this burgundy wrangler?
IamtheMoth sienna pearl! I have the same color 🤣
Is this your only jeep?
Daniel Tojcic no he said it is not
Every frame end of those arms is trashed. 🤦🏻♂️
Anyone know what rock sliders these are
Southern Raised Body Armor
Everyone does because we watched the video 😂
I jeep!
Second! Sick jeep man!
Cc trey
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Bruh I don't even know where to start.
definatetly not a mall crawler
lol 4 cylinder and automatic.
Nothing wrong with a four-banger!😂 -Zach
I’m mad I watched this
What the fuck kind of glass axles do american cars come with if they explode with tiny 35 inch wheels?
gullf1sk the low pinion 30 should be OK with the 35 inch tires but the lower trimmed tjs came with a d35 which is fine as long as it's open with a 35 inch tire as long as you wheel it with respect then they are bad about breaking the ring gear. later models of the tj and the tj rubicon came with a d44 they are a huge upgrade. I'm still running my d35 with a true track lsd on 36s and it's holding up ok but it's always in the back of my head when I'm on the trail and in the junkyards when I pass a v8 Explorer with an 8.8 lol
Can you speak louder
lol this is too much like THAT ONE SHOW lol come on if you want views be original with your work
no trans cooler?
Chris Fuscooo he has the 3 speed 32rh. it is a much more stout and robust trans than the 4 speed 42rle. it doesn't have the over heating problems that the 4 speed does. however, a cooler is still a nice mod to have.