1000 Miles Straight AND Up The Ike Gauntlet - Are We Crazy?! Cheap Jeep Challenge Ep.3

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[@TFLcar]

Did we buy a dud or a stud used Jeep Wrangler TJ? Find out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4DGZIJ6ic-Ah7M

[@TFLcar]

;-)@Bobbo Morgan

[@glenmel78]

Little tip on pouring the oil, cut a water bottle in half and wipe it dry. Instant funnel.

[@rhull3939]

@@TFLcar 31's will fit without rubbing on the stock ride height. Just saying!

[@kodiakarcher]

Like your videos. However bought a dud unless you look at it an entry to upgrade to diesel. Lol I had a TJ 2000 6 cylinder. Awesome Jeep sold it 15 months ago $7500 but a heavy soft top. 6 did not use oil. Mine was not lifted but did have new shocks, winch, new top and carpet no rust. Probably would need new paint in a few years. So compare that to what you bought to see if it was a good deal or not. At least yours has a hard top, no rust and paint looks great but I bet you might could have found a 6 for just slightly more money idk keep videos coming

[@ronmckenna5962]

You guys did fine with your buy.Love the videos.Road trips are always great.

[@LukeEdward]

Forget my personal opinion, this is really neat. So many of us guys wish we could preserve a father-son roadtrip. This preserves the memories for a lifetime, guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@juancarlosfontanez2065]

Exactly what I was thinking. Thanks guys.

[@martinobartino210]

Yep! Reminds me of when my father would take us out for sunday jeep adventures in Maine!

[@devincrosby1594]

"want to go see a show?" "Nope I want to go home""show girls?""nope lets go home" lol

[@robertruehlmann3667]

Some I will not be able to do anymore. Enjoy the times you 2 have together and thanks for sharing.

[@johnguanci2316]

Absolutely. I must say, I watch this thing almost every couple of months, give or take, for the happiness and the joy that it brings. This is a great example of video "comfort food."

[@renntech44]

This puts a smile on my face. Miss you, dad

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

Literally took the words out of my mouth. I miss taking road trips with my dad and this really resonated with me. My dad and I loved jeeps and had 20+ between him and I.

[@letsgorangers5264]

I envy you guys! I'm sure running this channel is a lot more work than people realize but it's gotta beat sitting in a cubicle 40 hours a week. Livin' the dream!

[@thealphaomega1]

4 cyl TJ: great value. Father-son cannonball run: priceless! Thanks for sharing... looking forward to the mods and more cheap Jeep adventures.

[@glennsommers3438]

We can see love as father and son in your video my dad been gone for 34 years ago I witch we did a road trip

[@C8sorbs]

Guys, the editing and storytelling in this video, is second to none. Thanks for taking me along for the ride!

[@lilymae4131]

Loved watching this. It reminded me of our vacation years ago when we were young and took our new 1977 Jeep CJ5 Renegade 258 cid 6 cyl. soft top from Lake Erie to central Florida. We even did some off roading in the sand pit at Croom-a-Coochee FL. On our way home we stopped at Hinkle Jeep sales and got an oil change and bought 32" tires and a radiator guard which snapped on the grill. Hinkle's in the late 70's was the largest Jeep dealer in the USA, possible the world. They had brand new CJ's covering the lot many with mods and the owner was super nice. He told us the keys are in them and if we want take one out for a drive while ours is serviced. We hopped into a CJ7 which had 32" tires with headers and header mufflers that exited in front of the rear tires out for a drive on the mountain roads of SC. They use to advertise in off road magazines as having the lowest Jeep prices in the country and that they did, even their accessories were well priced. Once a year they held a blue grass festival for their customers. I recently did a search to see if they are still around and sadly couldn't find much about them and no dealerships now with that name. Good memories though thanks for the video.

[@seanwilder3107]

The 19 gallon tank was an “option” for the 2.5. They all have the 19 gallon tank, but they have the vent hose so deep in the tank it only allows for 15 gallons. There’s several videos on KZbin and write ups on forums about how to remove it to get the whole 19 gallons. My 2.5 really woke up when I ran ethanol free fuel in it also. Gets about 20 mpg combined but it’s got a 5 speed so that’ll help. Great video guys!

[@travisp11]

I tried to run my 2001 XJ on ethanol free fuel as much as I could and 10% would cause it to have some heat soak issues and misfires.

[@SuperPher1]

How many people searched for used Jeeps on Craig’s list after watching this lol

[@JeffKing310]

SuperPher1 I know one for sure!

[@takayama1638]

Uh, 2.

[@garysisk3431]

I am on everyday, looking in Cali, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Montana. They got a dang good deal. You don't often find them that cheap, cheaper are usually YJ and needing work, rusted out, or lots of miles, or the soft top.

[@charleswright86]

I have been looking for weeks....and have not found anything close to that price.

[@pauldavis863]

Haha I did. 02 jeep wrangler sport on 35's w/ aftermarket bumpers and winch. 😎

[@windzer]

Pro tip: every gas station has hundreds of funnels in the refrigerators it's called a bottle of soda drink it and cut the bottom out of it free funnel with every soda lol

[@magnetar2524]

😑

[@whatsnewonthemountain]

Look in the trash can at the fuel island. An empty oil bottle with the bottom cut off works great.

[@windzer]

You would voluntarily dig through a gas station trash can? Lol

[@Jim_woods]

@@windzer ya why not if u need it? You can always wash your hands afterwards.

[@Kferler]

@@Jim_woods a bottle of soda only costs 2 dollars

[@JeffKing310]

Side wager : when does Tommy become Tom? I’ll say 2026.

[@chestermejia321]

Dam you must have been beat by the time you got home. That’s a lot of driving. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Look forward to seeing what you do to the Jeep.

[@chico1014]

Can't believe you started a road trip over the mountains in a 140000 mile 4 cylinder Jeep and never checked the oil level before you left,could have easily eaten the engine and then it wouldn't be a cheap jeep anymore,you got lucky but when you check out a car to buy the first thing you should be checking is the fluid levels to see if the car was taken care of,smell the engine oil and trans fluid plus the color of the fluids can tell you a lot .Have fun with it

[@garysisk3431]

Yep, the first thing I do when buying a used rig is change all fluids. Then check fluids in engine and tranny at every fuel stop. They are dang lucky they didn't turn this project into a major cost project. But great trip and time spent with your son

[@djmallinson]

Thanks, Roman and Tommy, love your videos, love the family / road trip atmosphere, the fact you all are having fun, the different personalities (Nathan, Andre, and others) and the amazing amount of interesting stuff you produce!

[@teop7887]

Once again, proof that the little 2.5 is The Engine That Could! 😁👍 I would also like to point out what a wonderful father-son relationship you two have, and what an amazing job you guys do with your videos. I did a road trip with my 2.5 auto too, barely reached 65 mph, hahaha, often dropped to barely highway speeds despite keeping the pedal to the metal! Life is never boring in a 4 cyl Jeep 😁👍👍👍

[@CarsAndZebras]

28:28 That is definitely what Roman acts like when hammered... "I... I love you man. I love your commentsssss..... zzZZZZzz."

[@logdon17]

You forgot to add "dude" after every word

[@fomocoloco7172]

You guys buying that jeep and taking it to Gorman is the reason why I decided to take mine off road for the first time

[@willforeman74]

It's cool seeing what a awesome father son duo you guys make. Roman has got to be one of the coolest dad's ever!

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Driving through Utah is always beautiful...head up to Idaho with it!

[@dbepic6996]

Those states don't exist...

[@Holgrinator]

@@dbepic6996 are you watching a Jeep video saying the state in which you'll find Moab, doesnt exist?

[@gcanaday1]

@@Holgrinator haha. I just bought a jk in Utah in september.

[@Stuka87]

Hey Tommy, when pooring oil, always have the spout on the high side, it will stop the oil jump glugging like that. Its the whole reason the spout is offset.

[@Banner1986]

Thanks for the video. Really relaxing way for my son and I to start our Saturday morning together today, watching another father and son on a jeep road trip

[@jessicawoodward7091]

The excitement when y'all cross over in to Colorado is hilarious!! Y'all are my favorite!!!

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

1:38 Thank you Tommy. I heard that and was like "Wait, that doesn't mean anything about the vehicle itself." I love these big road trip videos. The way you make a whole story about it, and show all the highlights and pitfalls really make an excellent video.

[@MrLebowski405]

Great vid! The jeep did a good job! I wonder if the previous owner is watching to see if she made it.. lol Regarding your credit card being turned off during your trip: Typically they recommend you call before you go on a trip and put a travel notice on the account so that doesn't happen. Also, at least on my credit card, when they turn it off for "suspicious activity" you can turn it back on really quickly using the App of the card issuer. I had to do it the other day and it took maybe 10 seconds. Better than sitting on hold.

[@meanders9221]

Hey, good tip! I didn't know that, thanks. I'll check if mine can do that.

[@jl4091]

Even more impressive is that it didn't use any coolant.You guys bought a good one.

[@zoltangz]

You guys are a hoot to watch !! Great video... loved how the little Jeep held up on your trip! COOL !

[@aff6875]

Nice ride. Thanks for taking us along.

[@richz.warren7706]

That was awesome!! I kept nudging my 5 year old and telling him “we’re going to do that buddy!” Seriously, the storytelling was excellent. I was smiling the whole time!

[@buckaz6342]

Enjoying the Cheap Jeep series. Looking forward to more, Thanks Guys!

[@plokmko0]

LT295/75R16 tires and steel rims, 2 inch lift, lunchbox rear locker and 4:88 gears, $2019 budget

[@asmolich0053]

I own a 97 tj 4cyl. I love it for trails and around town. I've never considered a road trip until now. Thanks guys! Great series!

[@johnganshow5536]

The jeep did great, love road trips!!! Looking forward to the upgrades you do to it. Thanks..

[@mnolanco5599]

Did the same drive for my brother’s birthday two years ago. Great road trip once you get out of HelL-A. That stretch of I70 from the 15 is really beautiful, actually UT and CO are awesome to road trip through with their changing landscapes. Nice video guys!

[@HoosierDaddy_]

At a gas station with no oil and a canceled credit card. Story of my life!

[@GATORADDAM]

Great episode. You are blessed to be able to make a living doing this fun stuff. And to share it with your son is even better! Fantastic channel! Thanks for the ride!!!

[@felipevalles8041]

Drove countless times to Mexico City from Atlanta Ga. about 2000 miles and the first think I do is check the oil level,you guys were lucky this time for not not blowing the engine but there will be some worn out to the internal parts ..making good memories no matter what 👍

[@crzy4x4]

What a great video! You guys did good and bought a winner! I enjoyed your adventure home.

[@raymondorozco3436]

Man I’m so excited for this mini series, and most of all seeing a Father and son bonding together

[@whalehands]

I bought an 03 Wrangler SE about a year ago. 2.4L w/ a 5 speed. Soft top. Only thing I have done to it is put 31” duratracs on it. Surprisingly amazing how well they handle themselves on the road besides the low power and noise. The fuel mileage is actually pretty good! Can’t trust the fuel gauge that much when it gets low. I daily mine everyday with my twins in the back. Love My Lil TJ! Love your every persons vehicles reviews! Love your videos! Best channel on KZbin!

[@jacobivy2854]

These are my favorite style videos that y’all do. I know they take an enormous amount of work, but I love seeing y’all out traveling and having fun. I hate we can’t see more MM USA and adventures like this. I wish there existed a TFL Overland channel with content similar to the Expedition Overland guys.

[@Desertfox92308]

Tommy and Romans most excellent Jeep adventure! It reminded me of my straight 6 Grand Cherokee from 1994! Took a trip from Oregon to Dinosaur National Park in Utah with my then 5 year old son, and it was absolutely perfect, 18 mpg on the trip.

[@s.centralkeystone558]

Great video guys!

[@tnitron9750]

The oil you started with was probably fuel diluted from city driving and short trips. It evaporated on the long highway run. New oil is all good now. Love the road trips! Thats a pretty stought 4 banger. Nice find guys!

[@Moochy999]

Enjoyed this, thank you for sharing.

[@smokethirteen]

Wow what a road trip! Awesome job guys👍🏻👍🏻

[@billnwa2250]

I have enjoyed the Cheap Jeep series. Fun video.

[@rich4u1973]

I'm not a jeep guy, but I enjoyed this video. Thanks guys!! Happy New Year.

[@youngblood23rb]

Hey TFL just want to let you all know, your videos are informative and very inspiring, keep up the awesome work

[@steverohde1520]

That little 4 would do much better with a Manual tranny. Enjoyed your adventure

[@steveleamont]

Steve Rohde it’s too painful for me to watch

[@garysisk3431]

mine was still gutless with the 5spd, but yes the 5spd is the way I would go again. Well unless the cheap rig I found had a slipamatic

[@displayedimagination9710]

Awesome road trip review.. With a misadventure credit card. Hahaha you guys are awesome father son duo.

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

Very enjoyable watch guys. Thanks 👍

[@Life0fJames]

I have the same bike rack. I bought an anti rattle hitch stabilizer from amazon (a metal plate and u bolt), used some bungee cords and it’s been great for my bikes. I’ve got a couple thousand miles on it so far. Great videos! Can’t wait to see more of this Jeep!

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video, thank you!

[@a2d]

Love your videos. TFL is where it's at for news, views and real world anemic 4 banger reviews. That being said.... You gonna boost it? Do it! Do it! Do it!

[@kylechandler1607]

I used to have a 95 YJ sport, with the 4 cylinder and 5 speed, soft top half doors. IT was a great machine. I never really found it under powered if i treated it for the vehicle it was. If i ever drove it on the free way i knew that i wasn't gunna be passing anyone, doing the speedlimit would be only on flat stretches. It would have been better if it was on the stock tires, but mine was lifted and sitting on 35's. I agree that you guys do have an amazing rig. Miss my YJ, aka Rocky, but found myself driving my fiance's 03 Grand more and more and found it was just as capable stock as my YJ with mods.( Atleast for all the off road adventures we ever found ourselves on)

[@onawhim7737]

6500 is a steal! Pushing that little 4 banger up the mountains, must have been screaming for mercy. Great series, can't wait to see more. And yeah, 2" lift with some good tires just may make it fun!

[@jnmaher1967]

Awesome adventure. Roman almost looked like he was asleep at the wheel.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

The noise.... Reminds me of why i got rid of my 2004 JK soft top. Also, a water bottle cut in half would be a great funnel.

[@Agent.K.]

Weekend Warrior You mean tj?

[@EmeryJude]

I so need a road trip!!! Good job guys!

[@willforeman74]

The cheap Jeep challenges are so awesome! Please do more.

[@indybowtie550]

Enjoy your channel greatly...for the info and entertainment. But I sure do miss my Dad and all I can say is. I hope you BOTH are cherishing every second you have together! Life goes by very fast! You two are creating memories you will keep forever! Enjoy it and thanks!

[@drive4pleasure417]

Congrats guys! Refreshing video with a thing of adventure in it! Thanks

[@thecarexpert21]

FYI, if you don't have a funnel, you can cut off the top portion of a water bottle and use that.

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

thecarexpert21 that’s assuming they have a pocket knife or something else to cut with! LOL!!!

[@laurenlalo153]

Amazing! Great video!!! Love it!

[@jasonmartineau6441]

Tommy and Roman, this was awesome! I love to see you guys have fun adventures out there in the west. You don't get many views like that on the east coast, that's for sure. So much fun watching you challenge your cheap Jeep all the way back to CO. Great work, and I look forward to watching more in the future. 👍🏼

[@andywoessner2604]

I enjoyed this road trip with y’all and it brought back memories of me and my dad driving from Louisiana to Maryland a few times.... great Jeep ... can’t wait to see the budget lift and stuff your planning

[@RM-ys1bn]

Love this! Great work and awesome Jeep.

[@hjordan01]

Love the Jeep, you got a great deal, can't wait to see more video's!!

[@jamesandrews7441]

Not bad for the squirrel motor. Lol. Great video guys

[@bspizzledizzle]

Awesome trip. I love jeepin with my pops. Girlfriend in high school had a 95 wrangler with the 4 cylinder. It was a DOG even on the flat lands of Texas.

[@sergebourbon829]

Hi,have a 2.5L manual trans.for 11 years now driving a4L tj 05 auto trans...big differences and funnier to ride 4x4 and road cruising.good video I love road trip and yours is pretty good... greatings from France😜

[@S2kBPRIME]

Great vid!

[@AC3DG]

I once drove a 2.5L YJ with a 5 speed from LA to NJ in 4 days. When someone asks how fast I drove, I can honestly say "As fast as it would go"

[@pistolpete6321]

What a great road trip with your son! I think you guys bought the right Jeep, well done!

[@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227]

That was awesome It felt like I was with you on that road trip

[@ismet_sxv]

Same 😂

[@Br1anuk]

But where did the oil go to? Can’t believe you didn’t look underneath to see if it’d leaked out or burned out of the exhaust.

[@atechguy923]

Great video! You have a beautiful country!

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

Turn oil bottle other way

[@great0789]

That went through my mind when I saw him pouring as well. lol

[@garysisk3431]

yep, I thought, WHAT THE HELL

[@nachovalenti]

Great video and nice trip. Congrats for that lovely TJ.

[@clwade10]

Little late watching this video but I really enjoy anything/everything cheap jeep challenges that you guys do! Its great to see father and son(Roman/Tommy) doing these reviews together and I really enjoy the banter you guys have on the team. I would give anything to do stuff like this with my dad!

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Definitely among your best videos. The father and son's are always great. Every time I see a 4 banger, I am so grateful I have a 4.0 I6 with 3.73 gears on 32" KO2's. I use to take it regularly on long out of state trips with my 2 sons to visit my dad. But recently rented a car, great on gas, quiet and does 80-85 easily, while the '05 TJ Rocky Mtn goes 65-70. I love my TJ, but from now on, it's my local toy. No more long distance trips.

[@OverlandTT]

Love it! Nice trip and I'm looking forward to seeing more 👍

[@spartanchirho]

Great vid guys! Heck, my 03 disco, V8, had difficulty accelerating on Vail pass and the IKE. If I kept momentum it did ok but if someone got in my way and I had to slow back down, I had a lot of trouble getting my speed back, pedal to the metal. . After I put the 2 inch lift on , it was worse.. Towing my uhaul over IKE with the disco was a PITA.

[@mikethomas7138]

I have enjoyed watching this series. I have a TJ, and they are great. Looking forward to what you do with this next.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Oh geez a 4 cyl!? Wait an automatic 4 cyl!? I’m dying here

Great trip guys! A small note regarding pouring the oil. Those squarish bottles have the upper side chamfered so that you can have the opening on the uppermost edge and still pour the oil into the engine. If you do so, the air goes in directly with no bubbles, and the the flow will be perfectly smooth. ;-) ... Čau!

[@VentureAHighway]

You're brave for attempting this road trip, but I'm glad you did and filmed the experience!

[@tripleseven8361]

Great video...Thanks! I can't believe the amazing shape that your TJ is in....Looks like no rust whatsoever...I've been babying my 2006 6 cyl. TJ Sport since it was new...(yearly oil undercoat, etc.), and still have rust...(Living in Atlantic Canada)

[@natecurrier]

Awesome adventure! I had a 99 Wrangler 4.0 and it still struggled around here. I think you guys made a great buy!

[@SnohomishBroncoOffRoad]

Enjoy these road trips with your Dad tommy because I miss those with my Dad. Great video it brings back a lot of great memories and gets me excited for trips with my daughter, thanks guys love your channels.

[@andymorton1737]

Great video, and I think you got a good TJ there! This thing will be much more at home in 4 low exploring the mountain trails, but it can survive a good long highway run as well.

[@jaytroxel3495]

You guys are WARRIORS! lol. Great video of your road trip Jeep test. I had an identical white 4 liter 5 spd hardtop. It got around 18 mpg if I kept it at 65 or below. Nobody ever called me to pick them up from the airport in my Jeep..lol. That was a great perk of Jeep ownership.

[@gt90guy]

Love watching your videos. I’ve been watching religiously since you got the green YJ. I’m completely envious of your day jobs, if you want to call it a job because it’s obvious you enjoy it. Keep the videos rolling and I will keep watching.

[@purplejwhayes]

Great idea guys. Love the cheap Jeep.

[@thomasvess6253]

I would love to have this little jeep, Y'all did awesome in this old man's book..

[@darkpepsi]

Glad you guys were here in Southern California! Not all of us are aggressive drivers on Los Angeles roads but definitely have to pay attention at 200%.

[@paulharris8282]

I love watching you guys videos looks like fun

[@slayerwatcher]

I wish that my dad and I could take a road trip like this. Quit pissin' and moanin' about it being too early or that there's traffic and enjoy the ride.

[@DrewMaw]

Definitely won’t complain about my ‘18 4Runner TRD Off-Road getting 18 mpg in the city (with AC permanently on and aired down) now... 😆

[@WilliamPinkerton1]

Love these videos guys

[@jeep2003]

Its funny when they put camoflage on the prototypes. It makes them stand out like an orange lamborghini with strobe lights.