Mickey Thompson Baja Boss is absolutely the best tire for on & off road. I’ve tried them all - BFG, GoodGriefs, TojoYamamotos. Amazingly quiet highway ride, rain grip & I’m very confident in mud & crawling with these. Great choice!
I've had three of those. Found 4" too much for those since they have such a short wheel base and narrow body. Hub spacers help by widening the step. 2 1/2" is plenty since 4" doesn't help in climbing at all. Your always limited by the Diff and tire height. If a street cruiser also, drop the 4" ego thing and keep the stability. I've done 360's on pavement with a 2 1/2" lift 31" tires, but wouldn't even try with a 4" lift.
Definitely agree! People don't think of what they need for what they are doing with their rig, rather are influenced by the aftermarket pushers. And most just throw safety measures out the window. I have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn with the AMC 4.0 I6, 3.73 gears, lsd and the Dana 44. Rolling on modest 2.5" Old Man Emu coils, Fox 2.0 Shox and Fox steering stabilizer, Freedom Off Road front lower adj control arms, the rest are fixed Detroit Axles, transfer case drop kit, 32" ko2's, Quadratec Classic Baja alloy rims. This is by far the best handling Jeep I've ever had. I'm an adventurer, not a rock crawler. I primarily beach and dune wheel for beach camping and surf fishing. And hit moderate trails on the weekends. If you have any common sense with good off road instincts, there is no need to ever go beyond 32's with a 2.5" lift. The aftermarket has been fooling people for decades about "needing" 35's- 40's to off road, that's 🦬💩 the misinformed fall for year after year. I added the Banks cat back exhaust giving it a stout, throaty growl, but not obnoxiously loud. Absolutely perfect for the 4.0 I6. JEEP ON!! O|||||||O 🇺🇲 Only in a 2 Dr 🇺🇲 '41- '06
I built a 74 CJ5 Renegade. Swapped out the 304 /3 speed trans for a built , Holley Sniper EFI fed 401 / NP435 - 4 speed. Swapped in custom Dana 44 front axle with e locker and a Dana 60 semi floater rear with power loc diff and 4.10 gears. Jeep definitely runs strong and goes where it's pointed on and off road
I say Red Rustoleum primer is a better choice for surface rust; it kills the rust and can be reapplied as needed. Plus you can always check the progress and always be galvanizing it, no hidden rust behind paint!
I have almost a unicorn. A1993 c1500 5.7 with 160k miles. All original except for LMC parts on the bumpers and dash. (Trim) it’s two tone blue and tan and I bought It new in 93. It is extremely clean, zero rust or bondo. The paint is in great shape(surprisingly). Garage kept its whole life. Hit me up if you wanna work on it! LOL.
my CJ7 could use that help about the same color too .. just got parts .. other day the rear drive shaft came out ,, the strap bolts broke and the straps bent other end the bolts bent and the straps bent . drove home in 4 wheel drive aka front wheel drive .. ordered new yokes and u joints also ordered the u bolts instead of the straps ,,also got new pinion seal its a bit damp at the rear end ,, a problem is repairs are done on the ground .. need a hoist ,, great videos you put out ..
Have an issue with fender well headers! They are just mud collectors hanging down behind the front wheels. Side pipes sound like crap unless they have a balance tube also. I use shorties inside the frame rails. 77 was the first year the cj5 came with sway bars and they really need them, with disconnects of course. Also first year for front disc.
I have a 60 CJ5 that keeps getting pushed off due to other projects like the 76 Postal I am body working. Such a challenge to work on any project with no garage and this Charleston heat and rain.
All very interesting and informative, but what amazes me the most is that you are working in bare hands without those stupid plastic gloves which stop the skin from breathing and deprive feel, the whole world and his dog seem to use. Very well done!
What do you do with all the custom parts that you take off? I would say you do a giveaway with one of your subscribers. In the winners would just have to pay for shipping. Not unless you have a store that you sell all your used parts. It was just an idea.
You might mention that urethane bushings are good for longevity but then you have no shock absorption and a bad ride quality. Also you do not want sway bars for an off road vehicle. Those vehicles really need a longer wheelbase for serious off roading!
This CJ-5 is an excellent edition Jeep but is over built. Lift and tires are unnecessarily big making it very unsafe for any CJ-5, already well known as a "flipper" in stock form. I'm an adventurer, not a rock crawler. I primarily beach and dune wheel taking the family beach camping and surf fishing. Also hit moderate trails on the weekends. If you have any common sense and good off road instincts, there is no need to ever go beyond 32's with a 2.5" lift. The aftermarket has been fooling people for decades about "needing" 35's - 40's to off road, that's 🦬💩 the misinformed fall for year after year. Its seems very few people nowadays build their Jeeps for what they will use them for, rather they are influenced by aftermarket pushers. As much as I like the CJ-5 and CJ-7, they aren't the most comfortable rides. But I definitely think they are the coolest looking and the most classic Jeeps ever built. I prefer my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn over any other Jeep, the coil springs and superior suspension are amazing making the short wheel base a much improved ride over previous generations. The CJ-8 Scrambler is my second favorite Jeep of all time. This is a platform meant to have the longer wheel base. Unlike the LJ that just looks goofy. I was fortunate to find an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn with the AMC 4.0 I6, 3.73 gears, lsd and the Dana 44. Modest 2.5" Old Man Emu coils, Fox 2.0 Shox and Fox steering stabilizer, Freedom Off Road front lower adj control arms, the rest are fixed Detroit Axles, transfer case drop kit, 32" ko2's, Quadratec Baja alloy rims. This is by far the best handling Jeep I've ever had and encourage anyone looking to build a highly capable, great handling on and especially off road, and want to save thousands, take this path! This build was a lot of trial and error. But everything I listed is purposeful, nothing unnecessary in the least. Lastly, I added a Banks cat back exhaust giving it a throaty growl, but not obnoxiously loud. Absolutely perfect for the 4.0 I6. O|||||||O 🇺🇲 Only in a 2 Dr 🇺🇲 '41- '06
Should've stayed with the 35s you really need to replace sping shackles which will get you enough lift to handle the 35s giving you 2 more inches of ground clearance
You gotta give this show credit for the dedication of the host but it's shows like this that perpetuate the gas guzzling american stereotype of building cars that use way too much fossil fuels.
Why even mention lift blocks on a spring under? Come on. Wedges to “Line your driveshaft up correctly”? Only if that driveshaft magically turned into a double carden…or maybe he just loves having a driveshaft that vibrates.
In my 6 decades on this planet, the one i had a TV? Was the one you made these. I watched every one but tow truck reveal.
I miss this show. So glad its on here.
I started watching your shows years ago. All these new "car build" videos now your still the best brother! Thank you for letting us see these. 💪💯
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss is absolutely the best tire for on & off road. I’ve tried them all - BFG, GoodGriefs, TojoYamamotos.
Amazingly quiet highway ride, rain grip & I’m very confident in mud & crawling with these.
Great choice!
Thank you for uploading these!!
I agree Michael!
I've had three of those. Found 4" too much for those since they have such a short wheel base and narrow body. Hub spacers help by widening the step. 2 1/2" is plenty since 4" doesn't help in climbing at all. Your always limited by the Diff and tire height. If a street cruiser also, drop the 4" ego thing and keep the stability. I've done 360's on pavement with a 2 1/2" lift 31" tires, but wouldn't even try with a 4" lift.
Depends on the year and axles. I believe post 79 they came with wide track Dana 30 series
Definitely agree! People don't think of what they need for what they are doing with their rig, rather are influenced by the aftermarket pushers. And most just throw safety measures out the window.
I have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn with the AMC 4.0 I6, 3.73 gears, lsd and the Dana 44. Rolling on modest 2.5" Old Man Emu coils, Fox 2.0 Shox and Fox steering stabilizer, Freedom Off Road front lower adj control arms, the rest are fixed Detroit Axles, transfer case drop kit, 32" ko2's, Quadratec Classic Baja alloy rims. This is by far the best handling Jeep I've ever had.
I'm an adventurer, not a rock crawler. I primarily beach and dune wheel for beach camping and surf fishing. And hit moderate trails on the weekends. If you have any common sense with good off road instincts, there is no need to ever go beyond 32's with a 2.5" lift. The aftermarket has been fooling people for decades about "needing" 35's- 40's to off road, that's 🦬💩 the misinformed fall for year after year.
I added the Banks cat back exhaust giving it a stout, throaty growl, but not obnoxiously loud. Absolutely perfect for the 4.0 I6.
JEEP ON!!
O|||||||O
🇺🇲 Only in a 2 Dr 🇺🇲
'41- '06
@@JeepTJWheelin Word. Great sounding rig. Dont forget the winch. You know, for the other guys.
@@ellkir1521 👍😆
Short and fat
I built a 74 CJ5 Renegade. Swapped out the 304 /3 speed trans for a built , Holley Sniper EFI fed 401 / NP435 - 4 speed. Swapped in custom Dana 44 front axle with e locker and a Dana 60 semi floater rear with power loc diff and 4.10 gears. Jeep definitely runs strong and goes where it's pointed on and off road
I will watch Stacey David for another 30years..... An my future kids will be forced to watch.
Great video, great story on that Road Runner.
Even though the springs come with wedges I had to buy a new double cardigan rear driveshaft to really fix the rear driveshaft angle.
I say Red Rustoleum primer is a better choice for surface rust; it kills the rust and can be reapplied as needed. Plus you can always check the progress and always be galvanizing it, no hidden rust behind paint!
I have almost a unicorn. A1993 c1500 5.7 with 160k miles. All original except for LMC parts on the bumpers and dash. (Trim) it’s two tone blue and tan and I bought It new in 93. It is extremely clean, zero rust or bondo. The paint is in great shape(surprisingly). Garage kept its whole life. Hit me up if you wanna work on it! LOL.
glad to see you back!
Love these old cj's.
my CJ7 could use that help about the same color too .. just got parts .. other day the rear drive shaft came out ,, the strap bolts broke and the straps bent other end the bolts bent and the straps bent . drove home in 4 wheel drive aka front wheel drive .. ordered new yokes and u joints also ordered the u bolts instead of the straps ,,also got new pinion seal its a bit damp at the rear end ,, a problem is repairs are done on the ground .. need a hoist ,, great videos you put out ..
Ouch! At least you made it back home. Thanks for watching.
I really like your Jeep CJ because it often looks cool in today's world.
Nice seeing you again
Welcome back
Have an issue with fender well headers! They are just mud collectors hanging down behind the front wheels. Side pipes sound like crap unless they have a balance tube also. I use shorties inside the frame rails. 77 was the first year the cj5 came with sway bars and they really need them, with disconnects of course. Also first year for front disc.
Does anybody know what year these were filmed? It has an early 2000’s vibe.
I have a 60 CJ5 that keeps getting pushed off due to other projects like the 76 Postal I am body working. Such a challenge to work on any project with no garage and this Charleston heat and rain.
All very interesting and informative, but what amazes me the most is that you are working in bare hands without those stupid plastic gloves which stop the skin from breathing and deprive feel, the whole world and his dog seem to use. Very well done!
What backspacing did you order for those wheels so that the tires won’t run the leaf springs?
can i ask why the front wheels extend so far out past the fender arches . i would have thought the back ones would have been the same
Anything worth doing, is worth doing RIGHT
Hi,is it safe to cancel sway bar,to be flexible on unpaved ground ?
I did that over thirty years ago if you use cyclone headers you don't have to cut out thefender
Wow that Cougar is wicked
👍👍 Nice video!
33s are a good choice but not that wide, narrower is better for airing down, relly!
Hey Stacy ..how much you want for those wheels and tires off that CJ
Single bore master cylinders were around after the 1950's. Look at 1965-1966 Mustang and Falcon.
My Dad's 1980 V8 Renegade I think it was stock on 35's it walked over everything
What do you do with all the custom parts that you take off? I would say you do a giveaway with one of your subscribers. In the winners would just have to pay for shipping. Not unless you have a store that you sell all your used parts. It was just an idea.
Very rare Jeep...I'm bettin Dennis Collins would love to have it
He already has enough!
You might mention that urethane bushings are good for longevity but then you have no shock absorption and a bad ride quality. Also you do not want sway bars for an off road vehicle. Those vehicles really need a longer wheelbase for serious off roading!
thanks for the sales pitch!!!!
People need to remember that you don't drive a Jeep like your monster Miata without regretting it
have u finished the catalog camaro
2 1/2 lift is a better lift and more driver, passenger dayley friendly.
Man between there commercial breaks and TH-cam it’s hard to watch 😮,
This CJ-5 is an excellent edition Jeep but is over built. Lift and tires are unnecessarily big making it very unsafe for any CJ-5, already well known as a "flipper" in stock form.
I'm an adventurer, not a rock crawler. I primarily beach and dune wheel taking the family beach camping and surf fishing. Also hit moderate trails on the weekends. If you have any common sense and good off road instincts, there is no need to ever go beyond 32's with a 2.5" lift. The aftermarket has been fooling people for decades about "needing" 35's - 40's to off road, that's 🦬💩 the misinformed fall for year after year. Its seems very few people nowadays build their Jeeps for what they will use them for, rather they are influenced by aftermarket pushers.
As much as I like the CJ-5 and CJ-7, they aren't the most comfortable rides. But I definitely think they are the coolest looking and the most classic Jeeps ever built.
I prefer my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn over any other Jeep, the coil springs and superior suspension are amazing making the short wheel base a much improved ride over previous generations. The CJ-8 Scrambler is my second favorite Jeep of all time. This is a platform meant to have the longer wheel base. Unlike the LJ that just looks goofy.
I was fortunate to find an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn with the AMC 4.0 I6, 3.73 gears, lsd and the Dana 44. Modest 2.5" Old Man Emu coils, Fox 2.0 Shox and Fox steering stabilizer, Freedom Off Road front lower adj control arms, the rest are fixed Detroit Axles, transfer case drop kit, 32" ko2's, Quadratec Baja alloy rims.
This is by far the best handling Jeep I've ever had and encourage anyone looking to build a highly capable, great handling on and especially off road, and want to save thousands, take this path! This build was a lot of trial and error. But everything I listed is purposeful, nothing unnecessary in the least.
Lastly, I added a Banks cat back exhaust giving it a throaty growl, but not obnoxiously loud. Absolutely perfect for the 4.0 I6.
O|||||||O
🇺🇲 Only in a 2 Dr 🇺🇲
'41- '06
31s are big enough for old jeeps
My 66 f100 had a single reservoir Master cylinder with drum brakes. Put a M/C off a 71, much better.
What the hell happened to Project Street Sweeper the Plymouth satellite
Buenos
I've got a 77.5 f250 that you could do a show with...😎
I want that cj5
I've got a 79 cj just like that one except sadly my bumblef**k uncle hacked it to the point you can barely tell what it is
I wish I had half your skills and tools
Single master cylinder weren't replaced tell 1967, get you info right
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Hey Stacey...are you and Ron Jenkins brothers from another mother?
Should've stayed with the 35s you really need to replace sping shackles which will get you enough lift to handle the 35s giving you 2 more inches of ground clearance
Fancy...
Stacy,sell me that Jeep CJ!!!!
You gotta give this show credit for the dedication of the host but it's shows like this that perpetuate the gas guzzling american stereotype of building cars that use way too much fossil fuels.
Why even mention lift blocks on a spring under? Come on.
Wedges to “Line your driveshaft up correctly”? Only if that driveshaft magically turned into a double carden…or maybe he just loves having a driveshaft that vibrates.
I shure do like high iq jeepz
I have an 1980 CJ 5.. I'm going stock.. useless vid..
POR 15 snake oil 🐍 🛢️
You have obviously never used it!
@@dodgeguyz lol 🤣 I've seen that shitt peeled so many times and it definitely does not prevent rust more like moisture trap
CJ5 is the most useless vehicle I ever owned.
Awesome! check mine out!
What backspacing did you order for those wheels so that the tires won’t run the leaf springs?