The TJ is the best generation of Jeep with its classic rugged, utilitarian looks and stance, and the off-road prowess of its MB grandfather, only the TJ is far better. There's nothing like the military 2 door, short wheelbase from '41 - '06. Add in the AMC 4.0L and coil suspension, you have the best and most fun Jeep ever built in the TJ. I thought about a 3" lift w/ 33's but fortunately very early on getting into off roading Jeeps, many told me, their TJ became very sluggish going from just 32's to 33's in addition to a domino effect of needing additional expensive parts. And I'm glad I listened! Because I drove a TJ with this set up and it didn't have that excellent low-end torque and was very slow off the line. And most of them returned to 32's while some fell for the aftermarket bait, very expensive bait. I get many who want to know what the perfect build is. Which is not easy to answer because everyone does different things with their Jeep. But I would like to share mine since my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn drives and handles absolutely amazing on and off-road. Keep in mind, I am NOT a rock crawler, I'm an adventurer who takes the family beach wheelin, beach camping, surf fishing, and we hit fun, moderate trails in the fall and winter getting to our favorite fishing holes and camp sites. Which is why the build is for what's near and for what we do, nothing was put on this TJ unnecessarily for show. I see too many "spotless Jeeps" with 33's - 38's. As long as you have good off-road instincts and common sense, a modest, high-quality build will allow you and your family to have a lot of fun! All in, I'm at $27k with my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn. And I can honestly say build wise, I'm done!! I might Raptor line it since the TJ has a few rough paint spots and won't ever have to worry about off-road pinstriping again. The best part is, this TJ not only keeps up, but outperforms a lot of these $45k - $95k JK's & JL' s. Due in part to people's inexperience and just "over building". The '05 TJ has a modest build, yet is extremely capable, durable and best of all, affordable. And you don't need a 2nd vehicle or rental to take that long out of state trip anymore because this build affords you excellent on road manners too besides being an off-road animal. I encourage any Jeeper to search for a rust-free TJ 4.0 I6, preferably stock, 3.73's w/ LSD and a Dana 44. And to use my build as a "guide". Although I highly recommend this build for anyone who is an adventurer, not a rock crawler. Best of all, it will eliminate you from chasing your tail, and the aftermarket will have one less "just empty every pocket" victim out there! It was a lot of trial and error, but it has been well worth it. 2" Old Man Emu coils 32" KO2's or 32" BFG MT's Quadratec Baja alloy rims - perfect backspacing - no rub! Currectlync steering Freedom Off Road front adj track bar Napa/BBB Heavy Duty gearbox - very stout! M.O.R.E gearbox brace JKS quick disconnects PPR Industries 32 Teeth Speedometer Gear - if you have 3.73 gears and 32" tires
Freedom Off Road front lower Adjustable control arms The rest are Fixed Detroit Axles
Transfer case drop kit Fox 2.0 Shox Fox steering stabilizer Professional 4x4 shop to do the alignment *If you have an "05 or '06 TJ, I highly encourage getting a Wranglerfix.com PCM. These 2 years are notorious for having erratic shift point and "so-called trans issues". Keep in mind, the 42RLE auto trans is actually very good, it's the lousy Chrysler pcm's that have given them a bad rap. Since installing this Wranglerfix.com pcm, it's like having a new TJ out of the showroom, excellent, smooth shift points and very nice acceleration now with no goofy, unwarranted codes. Thank God, because replacing a trans is something no one wants to do. Coupled with the best engine ever put in any Jeep, the 4.0L I6, and you have one of the best TJ's out there. Since doing this, I have had the best experience with any vehicle I've ever had. Staying with 32's allows us Jeepers to maintain that great low-end torque, saves us a lot of money on unnecessary aftermarket parts and still be able to wheel most anywhere. It's the best of all worlds! One of my favorite mods was added a Banks cat back exhaust giving it a throaty growl, but not obnoxiously loud. Absolutely perfect for the 4.0 I6. I might add front and rear ARB lockers and 32" BFG Mud Terrains if the family moves to a place with trails, but for now this is perfect for OBX beach wheelin', beach camping, surf fishing, freshwater fishing and camping. 😎🏖🌊🎣🏕🏞🐟 Most importantly, be honest with yourself, build your TJ for what you will be using it for. And know YOU CAN do great trails and much more with just a 2" lift and 32" ko2's or MT's! Incidentally, anyone who has or someone you know with a 2 door JL Rubicon, while I definitely prefer my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn over anything from '07 - present, I have to say these 2 dr JL Rubicons are absolutely complete, no reason to do anything to them! 33" MT's, perfect stock height lift, 4:1 ratio, lockers, etc. I wheeled with a couple that have this animal of Jeep and told them to leave it alone, it's perfect! They knew what they had, and I don't ever foresee them changing anything. I told them mine is just as capable and $40k less. 😎But at least they won't have to spend so much as a dollar for upgrades which is nice considering that monthly payment. DO NOT let the aftermarket pushers fool or shame you into thinking you "need" 33" - 40" tires and a 5" lift to wheel. That's 🦬💩! They know full well, once they get you at 33's, it's a freaking cash cow for them! Because you just embarked on their multi thousand dollar build conveyor belt. And it's 100% unnecessary for moderate wheelin'! Your axles, drive train, drive shafts, engine, gearing and a host of a lot of other stuff now "needs" to be upgraded. The aftermarket pushers feast on naive people. Don't be that guy! Like cereal companies saying breakfast is the most important meal of the day, the aftermarket will continue to take advantage of the misinformed. Thanks for reading this, my intention is to help as many Jeepers as possible, and to assist with avoiding making the mistakes I did. O|||||||O Only in a 2 Dr '41- '06
just picked up an 06 tj and looking for inspiration and coming up with a game plan for it, your jeep so far has been my favorite. i dont want a rock crawler, i want something that looks like it would have came from the factory and just a little more capable than stock. hope yall take that as a compliment. i know its not supposed to be about looks but your jeep has the perfect daily driver look i would like to accomplish.
would have been funny if the TJ turned into an FJ or Tundra when you put the TJ in the shed with the Toyota logo and said, "This is going to be a game changer"
A lesson to be learned from how tight the oil filter and pan plug were - never overtighten things. That oil filter looked way over tight. You did good enough with oiling the gasket.
I’m no pro, so take what I have with a grain of salt: when I change the oil, I always take the ring off and dip the whole ring into the old oil. I’m paranoid about having a dry spot that results in a leak. Just my reflections. Keep up the great videos!
Nice I dig it ,good work , I have a 1992 wrangler yj and two Cherokee xj’s, how do you like the 32’s I went with 31’s on the Cherokee’s and 33’s on my yj I like the look of the 33’s on either Jeep However I love the performance of the 31’s 32x10.50x15 was my original plan but I went with *the 33’s Mickey Thompson legends Baja mud terrain They look nice So how do you like the 32’s Thank you and enjoy
I guarantee that you will be Rubbing your fenders with a stock set up and 32" tires! I'm currently running a 2 1/2 inch lift and 33"×13.50 Micky Thompson Baja ATz's and when flexing it I'm rubbing my fenders, with 32's you will only be gaining 1" of ground Clearance and will lose that plus some when airing down offroad!
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You are hilarious! I love it. Jeep looks sick. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for it.
That moment of enlightenment when we realize we need to drain the oil first, sir.
Been there before! 😅
The TJ is the best generation of Jeep with its classic rugged, utilitarian looks and stance, and the off-road prowess of its MB grandfather, only the TJ is far better. There's nothing like the military 2 door, short wheelbase from '41 - '06. Add in the AMC 4.0L and coil suspension, you have the best and most fun Jeep ever built in the TJ.
I thought about a 3" lift w/ 33's but fortunately very early on getting into off roading Jeeps, many told me, their TJ became very sluggish going from just 32's to 33's in addition to a domino effect of needing additional expensive parts. And I'm glad I listened! Because I drove a TJ with this set up and it didn't have that excellent low-end torque and was very slow off the line. And most of them returned to 32's while some fell for the aftermarket bait, very expensive bait.
I get many who want to know what the perfect build is. Which is not easy to answer because everyone does different things with their Jeep.
But I would like to share mine since my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn drives and handles absolutely amazing on and off-road.
Keep in mind, I am NOT a rock crawler, I'm an adventurer who takes the family beach wheelin, beach camping, surf fishing, and we hit fun, moderate trails in the fall and winter getting to our favorite fishing holes and camp sites. Which is why the build is for what's near and for what we do, nothing was put on this TJ unnecessarily for show. I see too many "spotless Jeeps" with 33's - 38's.
As long as you have good off-road instincts and common sense, a modest, high-quality build will allow you and your family to have a lot of fun!
All in, I'm at $27k with my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn. And I can honestly say build wise, I'm done!! I might Raptor line it since the TJ has a few rough paint spots and won't ever have to worry about off-road pinstriping again. The best part is, this TJ not only keeps up, but outperforms a lot of these $45k - $95k JK's & JL' s. Due in part to people's inexperience and just "over building". The '05 TJ has a modest build, yet is extremely capable, durable and best of all, affordable. And you don't need a 2nd vehicle or rental to take that long out of state trip anymore because this build affords you excellent on road manners too besides being an off-road animal.
I encourage any Jeeper to search for a rust-free TJ 4.0 I6, preferably stock, 3.73's w/ LSD and a Dana 44. And to use my build as a "guide". Although I highly recommend this build for anyone who is an adventurer, not a rock crawler. Best of all, it will eliminate you from chasing your tail, and the aftermarket will have one less "just empty every pocket" victim out there!
It was a lot of trial and error, but it has been well worth it.
2" Old Man Emu coils
32" KO2's or 32" BFG MT's
Quadratec Baja alloy rims - perfect backspacing - no rub!
Currectlync steering
Freedom Off Road front adj track bar
Napa/BBB Heavy Duty gearbox - very stout!
M.O.R.E gearbox brace
JKS quick disconnects
PPR Industries 32 Teeth Speedometer Gear - if you have 3.73 gears and 32" tires
Freedom Off Road front lower Adjustable control arms
The rest are Fixed Detroit Axles
Transfer case drop kit
Fox 2.0 Shox
Fox steering stabilizer
Professional 4x4 shop to do the alignment
*If you have an "05 or '06 TJ, I highly encourage getting a Wranglerfix.com PCM. These 2 years are notorious for having erratic shift point and "so-called trans issues". Keep in mind, the 42RLE auto trans is actually very good, it's the lousy Chrysler pcm's that have given them a bad rap. Since installing this Wranglerfix.com pcm, it's like having a new TJ out of the showroom, excellent, smooth shift points and very nice acceleration now with no goofy, unwarranted codes. Thank God, because replacing a trans is something no one wants to do. Coupled with the best engine ever put in any Jeep, the 4.0L I6, and you have one of the best TJ's out there.
Since doing this, I have had the best experience with any vehicle I've ever had.
Staying with 32's allows us Jeepers to maintain that great low-end torque, saves us a lot of money on unnecessary aftermarket parts and still be able to wheel most anywhere. It's the best of all worlds!
One of my favorite mods was added a Banks cat back exhaust giving it a throaty growl, but not obnoxiously loud. Absolutely perfect for the 4.0 I6.
I might add front and rear ARB lockers and 32" BFG Mud Terrains if the family moves to a place with trails, but for now this is perfect for OBX beach wheelin', beach camping, surf fishing, freshwater fishing and camping. 😎🏖🌊🎣🏕🏞🐟
Most importantly, be honest with yourself, build your TJ for what you will be using it for. And know YOU CAN do great trails and much more with just a 2" lift and 32" ko2's or MT's!
Incidentally, anyone who has or someone you know with a 2 door JL Rubicon, while I definitely prefer my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn over anything from '07 - present, I have to say these 2 dr JL Rubicons are absolutely complete, no reason to do anything to them! 33" MT's, perfect stock height lift, 4:1 ratio, lockers, etc. I wheeled with a couple that have this animal of Jeep and told them to leave it alone, it's perfect! They knew what they had, and I don't ever foresee them changing anything. I told them mine is just as capable and $40k less. 😎But at least they won't have to spend so much as a dollar for upgrades which is nice considering that monthly payment.
DO NOT let the aftermarket pushers fool or shame you into thinking you "need" 33" - 40" tires and a 5" lift to wheel. That's 🦬💩! They know full well, once they get you at 33's, it's a freaking cash cow for them! Because you just embarked on their multi thousand dollar build conveyor belt. And it's 100% unnecessary for moderate wheelin'! Your axles, drive train, drive shafts, engine, gearing and a host of a lot of other stuff now "needs" to be upgraded. The aftermarket pushers feast on naive people. Don't be that guy! Like cereal companies saying breakfast is the most important meal of the day, the aftermarket will continue to take advantage of the misinformed.
Thanks for reading this, my intention is to help as many Jeepers as possible, and to assist with avoiding making the mistakes I did.
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Only in a 2 Dr
'41- '06
just picked up an 06 tj and looking for inspiration and coming up with a game plan for it, your jeep so far has been my favorite. i dont want a rock crawler, i want something that looks like it would have came from the factory and just a little more capable than stock. hope yall take that as a compliment. i know its not supposed to be about looks but your jeep has the perfect daily driver look i would like to accomplish.
Looks like you're in my hometown! Born and raised in Yarmouth until I was 12.
Nice rig
I liked the video so I liked the video.
Thaaaaanks 😄
I did a budget boost to my TJ and ended up having to do a 1 inch transfer case drop . The tires and rims look great. Nice job guys.
would have been funny if the TJ turned into an FJ or Tundra when you put the TJ in the shed with the Toyota logo and said, "This is going to be a game changer"
😂 you are probably the only one who noticed that logo in the video
I just did the oil changes on my jeeps! I did not have an insulated shed... I was very cold.
Love these videos !
You guys are hilarious!
A lesson to be learned from how tight the oil filter and pan plug were - never overtighten things. That oil filter looked way over tight. You did good enough with oiling the gasket.
jeep looks awesome guys..pls fix the rusted pieces too. where is the other jeep????
You mean the JL? That’s sold. The Comanche is parked for the season.
Looks great!
Thank you Kyle 😊
Cool
I’m no pro, so take what I have with a grain of salt: when I change the oil, I always take the ring off and dip the whole ring into the old oil. I’m paranoid about having a dry spot that results in a leak. Just my reflections. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for the Tip Sam!!
Nice I dig it ,good work , I have a 1992 wrangler yj and two Cherokee xj’s, how do you like the 32’s I went with 31’s on the Cherokee’s and 33’s on my yj
I like the look of the 33’s on either Jeep
However I love the performance of the 31’s
32x10.50x15 was my original plan but I went with *the 33’s Mickey Thompson legends Baja mud terrain
They look nice
So how do you like the 32’s
Thank you and enjoy
The lift kit also intended as a goat on bonnet deterrent.... :- )
😂
Cool videos. Do you have a background fixing cars? . I wouldn't know where to start. That's what makes me nervous about starting a similar journey.
Nope. We both are amateurs. TH-cam university is really helpful 😄
With the money your putting into this TJ you may as well have kept the JLU
You should not have needed that much force to remove the drain plug or the filter. Also that breaker bar would have helped.
I subbed
what size where the wheels and the tires?
Welcome to our channel!
Wheels: Pro Comp 97 Series 15x8, 5 on 4.5 Bolt Pattern with 3.75 back spacing.
Tires: BFG KO2 32x11.5xR15
@@AldoandDarsh thank you very much
What bumper is that?
Hooke Road Wrangler TJ Front & Rear Bumper amzn.to/3mMg4DN
Did Aldo say your Jeep is 17 years old ?
Yes he did. It’s a 2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sahara
I guarantee that you will be Rubbing your fenders with a stock set up and 32" tires! I'm currently running a 2 1/2 inch lift and 33"×13.50 Micky Thompson Baja ATz's and when flexing it I'm rubbing my fenders, with 32's you will only be gaining 1" of ground Clearance and will lose that plus some when airing down offroad!
33x12.50's
Thanks John! We are aware of the rubbing. We did add a 2 inch coil spring spacer the next week.
@@AldoandDarsh your going to still rub
Do you guys have full time jobs or part time jobs to help you pay the bills ?
Flexible remote jobs!
@@AldoandDarsh Software developers?
Those goats!!! 😂😂😂