Investigating 20 Broken Jeeps
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Ever wanted to take a close up look of all the repairs being done at a Jeep shop? In this video I convince my good friend Jerry from Shift Autowerx to take me around 20 different Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators, some stock, some built for hard core off-roading and some even for overlanding and share with me what problems they are having, the needed repairs or what aftermarket upgrades they are getting installed.
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That last one with the missing rear end that came from the not reputable mechanic belongs to my Dad! Can’t tell you how happy we are to have it in good hands.
Taking on a project like this, sight unseen, with potential unknown landmines can be a risk. Really appreciate it and so does my Dad! It’s been over a year sitting, so getting this project complete could be a great Father’s Day present!
Loved this one, please do more of these with Jerry. Like you, I like learning about the various Jeep issues and what to be on the look out for.
I feel the same way. This education is invaluable.
FWIW … I concur. Great video with an apparently great person who both wheels and works on the same product(s). Nicely done!
Damnit, makes me feel like I am driving a time bomb
Need much more of these kinds of shows on jeep problems. Also knowing that there is an honest and experienced shop around the SD area is valuable info. Thanks this was great to see.
Great vid. Would like to see a “prevention” video with Jerry. For example, “most common Jeep JL problems and how to prevent them”(if possible)
Stay tuned for our you tube podcast, we will be posting videos, installs and there will be a talk show also
Thank you. Prevention of most common problems and maybe not possible to prevent them, but just delay the problems. 👍
This makes me appreciate my ol' reliable 4.0 TJ 🙂
I might be one of those guys that couldn't wait for the warranty to run out on my JL. With so many issues with service at the dealership, I'm so glad to have found Shift Autowerks, thanks to Brad and TrailRecon. Jerry and his crew are my go to guys for all our Jeep repairs and service. 😉✌
I was the opposite and Chrysler helped cover over 10k of my engine and transmission when my warranty was barely out. It was within years but not mileage.
Working on American cars can make you a very busy mechanic
Brad, Man you are sooo lucky to have this shop and Jerry and his crew available to work on your rigs knowing that they are experienced and trustworthy. I, like you, enjoy working on our 2015 JKU. Sometimes though you gotta take it to a professional. Jerry’s integrity stands out every time you feature him in one of your videos. Want to wish you safe travels in your journey north. Looking forward to the videos to come!
Can’t believe he just walks through and remembers everything that’s wrong with all those jeeps. It means he’s in tune with his business and knows what’s going on.
He should absolutely have his own channel. A Jeep shop YT channel would be solid for people like me trying to learn!
It’s already in the works, 1st ep drops next month we will have a TON OF CONTENT
I am stoked!!!
Loved hearing what is going on with the Jeeps in the shop! Thank you, Brad.
Jerry is a brave mechanic to reveal all of the issues he hasn't figured out yet. I was a Truck / Heavy mechanic from 1970 til 1984. My specialty was fuel systems and electrical. This is before computers, so diagnosis was all gauges, pumps, and a test light. I made or modified most of my diagnostic gear, but at least the tool box was tiny! Intermittent problems were my life, and they were always tough to explain to the customers.
I am impressed he knows the details of so many of the vehicles in his shop, and by the level of innovation he still maintains.
Jerry is the best! Love to see him on a regular rotation. Adventure with you, Jerry, and Marco would be epic.
You’re in good hands for sure. He really does care about his customers.
Thanks for an eye poping view of a good local mechanic shop. And a honest reality view of the propblem you can in counter with jeeps.
I was introduced to Shift Autowerx from one of your earlier videos. I've been going to them ever since and I couldn't be happier - very solid group there!
I have three Toyotas with over 250k and am thinking about a Gladiator to replace one of them. More videos please to help me build my checklist of upgrades. Thanks Brad. Good luck in the Arctic. Be safe. Semper Fi.
Tacomas?
Hey Brad, THIS IS AWESOME .... As someone who LOVES Jeeps but Owns (And LOVES) TACOS, I WILL one day have a Jeep as well, LOVE to hear Jerry talk about all the Jeep issues that are brought to him !!!! Its GREAT to know all this , And its also GREAT that you have someone like HIM as your mechanic Who is EXTREMELY Knowlegable, As well as being a BADASS Offroader !!! Guys like Him ( AND his crew) are Few and Far between !!!! You are TRULY lucky !!!!!! And WE are Truly lucky to have someone like YOU !!!
Thank you Brad and Jerry for making and sharing this video! I recently had the clutch in my JK replaced and my mechanic refused to upgrade to a Centerforce. Also couldn’t diagnose a wandering/ twitchy steering issue. Everything in the steering has been upgraded and/or reinforced. I am even more convinced now that I need to make the 3 hour drive to Shift Autowerks and have my rig dialed in. Thank you again!
Awesome video as always Brad. Definitely like this type of content it so interesting as a fellow Jeep fan learning all about Jeep and all problems they have and learn how to fix them.
Quality work from a shop is hard to find these days,but they still exist. Thanks to you the word is getting out there to more people who may require this type of service. Thanks for another great video Brad . And good luck again on your upcoming adventure North 🤞
Fun to hear the stuff in the shop! Thanks, Brad.
Strong right out of the gate: “this Sahara needs a new engine”.
Yeah that’s the Turbo
E-torque? With new 7 kW battery?
I had read the 2.0L is essentially a throw away engine. He basically confirmed it.
for sure, no BS
Sounds like an opportunity to get a 6.4 or a LS/LT in that bad boy!!! Just sayin'...
I really enjoyed this video. Appreciated the discussion of needed repairs. When this was over i went out and hugged my TJ 4.0 with manual 5 speed. Now I truly know how good my Jeep is.
Excellent Brad. More please!!!
Love this video. I will definitely be referring back to it for future builds.
Great vid Brad. Jerry and Shift Off-Road are top shelf. We live in Lake Elsinore and take our JKU to him for everything. They did the entire build after we bought it and all of it is exactly what we wanted. Thay absolutely continue to exceed our expectations.
Jerry is a great guy, he worked on my jeep, was honest and the work was done quickly. Glad to see his business is doing well and keeping him and his partners busy. Guess I better schedule the additional modifications I want done with him soon or it may be a while before he can fit me in his schedule. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome segment, and great work by Jerry/Shift team.
Your videos with Jerry are always so good. Always interesting and valuable information.
Awsome video! Thank you.
Very nice..I had a 14jk with 268k miles and sold it got 09 jk manual transmission..I like it spent last several months totally upgrading everything underneath...regear 4.88 I really like it.. glad my 14 didn't crap out while I had it. Nice walk thru
Just want to say, I love these videos. Very informative.
Great insides! Keep em coming!
Yes please - more like this. Thanks Brad - keep up the great work.
Hi Brad, very nice video. Thank you for sharing 🚗
Excellent informative video. Do more of these.
That was a great video please do more of these!!
These types of installments are great! good content..
I drive a 21 Tacoma but I still love Jeeps, the way they use to be before Stallantis ruined them. The thing I loved about old jeeps was the simplicity and ruggedness. Toyota is screwing up too with the 4 cylinder turbo, I fully expect and have heard of issues already. My favorite off road truck I have owned is an old FJ60, with a straight 6 and manual transmission. Dead simple.
I appreciate your openness in sharing the issues ... makes me a little nervous about purchasing a Gladiator (specifically the "miss" issue). I have been looking at them with great interest because there are so many aftermarket offerings. Thank you again for sharing the information.
Really like this series of episodes Brad! Driving alone so much I really need to learn! Tnx Brad
Shift re-geared my 392, installed my Tazer, and installed the Z automotive pigtails to override the locker sensor issue. They will be installing the 3" AEV lift. Great shop to do business with.
ANOTHER great video Brad !!!! I learn something from every one !!!! THANKS BRUTHA ........
I really enjoyed this video! Thanks!
Best video in a while. Really enjoyed it. Jerry is great in front of the camera.
Great episode
2022 Wrangler Sport with the 6 cylinder engine and auto trans getting 23 mpg on the highway, with 18k miles. So far zero issues. Nice review Thanks. 😎
I really enjoyed this video! Thanks man🙏🏻
Well done, thank you, appears to be a most exceellent shop. I had two Rubicons. One at 45K miles - engine block and manifold went out - and had to be replaced. 6 months later the fuel pump went out. The first case, a long tow, the second case a shorter tow. And then 6 months later the transmission went out & had to be rebuilt. Many sensors, belts, sway bar arms also had to be replaced. I finally traded that in for 20K mile 2020 Toyota 4 runner. I still have the other Rubicon, which was used weeks back for 5 days in the backcountry; six months earlier, new shocks & tires on that one $$$.It's a roll of the dice in my view, some jeeps 'make it', some don't. With the lockers, tires, power they are excellent climbing & on rock; but problems happen. We carry code readers for each vehicle. Thanks Brad, well done.
Very enjoyable, thanks
This is a great video for knowing what I'm getting myself into with a gladiator, would love to see more of these kinds of videos!
Love this type of content!
Great video!
Super great video. Would be awesome to do these with this shop every couple months. Love seeing knowledgeable shops like this break down the real life issues that come across these multiple platforms.
Great video, very knowledgeable information. Please do more!
I enjoyed the video and would like to see more. Jerry has great knowledge and experience that's good to hear.
Love this one great feedback and honest issues, not sure if I should be happy that it is all documented or if I should cry cause there's so many issues
I love this it’s nice to know what you need to look out for. I own 2 jeeps and you have to love them to own them.
Thanks, a really interesting video. Worth a one take retake when new jeeps are in.
I really enjoy this style of video because it shows me that I'm not alone in facing random mechanical issues with my Jeeps over the years. I've often wondered what was happening with all the impressive rigs at Shift. For years, I was a DIY mechanic, but after meeting Jerry and having him diagnose early issues on my old JK, I've decided to entrust all my suspension and engine work to Shift. Jerry has helped me avoid some potentially disastrous purchases. Up next will be a Rhino Rack and a Metal Cloak Game Changer to replace the Teraflex lift currently on my JL.
I saw the Trail Recon Trail Aid Station on a parts run to Napa the other day. It looks way more impressive in person.
Great to see this type of video. Master tech/mechanics are hard to find.
Brad, I really enjoyed the video and goes to show what having a competent Jeep shop available to you offers. I will state this as well having a good mechanic that does. The general stuff is also priceless as well as I would love to do a lot of stuff myself my problem is I only have one car so if something comes up, I don’t have a way to go and get other stuff so I have to trust more in these guys, so thanks again for the video
LOVED ❤❤ this
Jerry has a ton of information that would help everyone, from the newest, most basic Jeep owner to the most seasoned off-roader. Keep this videos coming (every once in a while when Jerry has time, of course...).
Would love more vids like this.
Very interesting, enjoyed this video very much.
Great video .
Perfect video.
Love it thanks , good shop to drop your truck off.
Love the video. Definitely would like to see more content like this in addition to your other great videos.
So happy to see that project prickly pear is still alive. Great video man!
From all Jeep owners, THANK YOU!
Some good advice for service and preventive maintenance
Great video
Nice video Brad! Would love to see the follow-up on the AMW swap when they get certified and built out
Such an awesome shop! I'll definitely have to check them out sometime
LOVE this video! do more
I really liked the walk arounds with Jerry. I just subbed to him.
Now we need to get him to make more content!!
What a cool video, this channel is awesome about bringing content I didn't know I wanted
Love the content
Awesome video, I think it's great to see issues and things to watch out for. It could really be great for someone. Thanks for sharing this.
I hope that older gentleman's jeep gets fixed. Please do a follow-up on that if you could.
no problems with 08 tacoma, 298k miles, same clutch.
I enjoyed it👍🏻
More of this please.
RANT WARNING: What stands out to me far above the cool mods that he's doing for some customers is the continuous onslaught of WELL KNOWN jeep problems; Head Gaskets, misfires, flattened cam lobes, mysterious electrical problems, transfer cases in the 392's, etc. My 2011 hemi swapped JK has had nothing but problems. In the past 3 years it has spent a total of 20 months in the shop Not only did I have an over heating problem, a burnt valve, a head gasket issue with the engine, but the ECM has gone hawire a couple of times, the EVAP canister issue seems unsolvable, the TCase and trans have had problems, and I lost a ring and pinion. Not to mention normal wear items like ball joints, wheel bearings, U Joints. Jeep is consistently on top or near the top of the worst cars on the road, right along with Volvo, Jag, and Land Rover. I don't know what to say, but Good Fxxxxing luck if you're a jeep owner. Don't get me wrong I love my jeep when it's working.... love love love it, but I am done emptying my wallet for it. After thousands of man hours in maintenance, 6 figures in cost, and more down-time than up-time I'm going to finally throw in the towel. I dreamed of being a Jeep guy. I tried hard to be a Jeep guy, and now I'm finished being a Jeep guy. I'll continue to watch and appreciate all the great Jeep content being produced with operational jeeps, but I'll be sighing all the while, because I know from experience that, behind the scenes, creators are constantly emptying their wallets to keep these things trail-worthy. Brad I love your videos. Keep 'em coming!
Awesome info especially 392...m
Definitely getting the frame reinforcement when it’s available
Nice video. Ramped up my anxiety just thinking about having to schedule and work on that many jeeps.
Great job. Please do this every few months!
Thanks, didn't know about the Gladiator Frame Brace. Went to their website and sent them a message.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. I would love to have a shop like this to work on my jeep . Very interesting to see what they are working on also.
Cool format! . I enjoyed seeing the different Jeeps and hearing about the various issues. Also, watching this made me feel good about my 173k mile boring 4Runner, haha.
Definitely make more videos like this
I love this type of videos. great to hear the story. Sad to hear about the customer that lost 15,000 dollars. very sad indeed.
Great episode… we miss that passion in France,
that was a really good video.
I LIKE THIS TYPE OF VIDEO! ADDRESSING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC ISSUES CAN BE DIFFICULT. I LIKE THE FACT THAT HE ADMITS THAT HE DOESN'T ALWAYS KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM THINKING ABOUT BUYING A JEEP RUBICON 392, AND KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT REALLY HELPS. I LIKE THAT YOU DO NOT USE COARSE LANGUAGE IN YOUR VIDEOS, IT IS REFRESHING! KEEP DOING THESE INTELLIGENT AND INFORMATIVE VIDEOS! HAVE A BLESSED DAY , SIR!!!
I wish this shop was over here in Virginia. I would definitely take my wife’s Gladiator there for an alignment and “once over/double check” after I just finished installation of a Clayton Offroad suspension yesterday.