$5,000 XJ vs $5,000 ZJ - Let the Cheap Jeep Battle Begin!

Part 4 Of the Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep Challenge - Bleepinjeep VS Busted Knuckle brought to you by Tekton Tools. In this episode I'll be competing head to head in my $5,000 ZJ that we built in the previous episode with Busted Knuckle in his similarly cheap Jeep Cherokee. He also had a limited budget of $5,000 for his cheap jeep XJ. Now the battle begins to see who is top dog!
BleepinJeep
Episode 1: • Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep... - Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep Challenge - BJ vs BK - ep1
Episode 2: • Stock Cheap Jeeps Comp... - Stock Cheap Jeeps Compete Head to Head - BJ vs BK ep2
Episode 3: • How-To Build a Rock Cr... - How-To Build a Rock Crawler ZJ for $5,000
Episode 3.5: • Cheap Jeep COMPLETE!! ... -Cheap Jeep Complete How to Build a Rock Crawler ZJ for $5,000 Total Part 2
👉Episode 4: • $5,000 XJ vs $5,000 ZJ... - $5,000 XJ vs $5,000 ZJ - Let the Cheap Jeep Battle Begin!
Episode 4.5: • $5,000 XJ vs $5,000 ZJ... - $5,000 XJ vs $5,000 ZJ - Let the Cheap Jeep Battle Begin! - Part 2
Episode 5: • $5,000 Cheap Jeep ZJ B... - $5,000 Cheap Jeep ZJ Battles "Busted" XJ on Moab Rim
Episode 6: • Cheap Rusty Jeeps Take... - Cheap Rusty Jeeps Take On Rusty Nail in Moab Utah
Episode 7: • Can Cheap Jeeps Conque... - Can Cheap Jeeps Conquer Pritchett Canyon?
Busted Knuckle
Episode 1: • Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep... - Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep Challenge - Busted Knuckle vs BleepinJeep | EP1
Episode 2: • XJ vs ZJ Stock Jeep Sh... - XJ vs ZJ Stock Jeep Showdown Pull-A-Part CHEAP JEEP CHALLENGE - EP2
Episode 3: • $5000 Budget XJ Rock C... $5,000 Budget XJ Rock Crawler Build -Knucklehead Garage
Episode 4: • $5000 XJ vs ZJ Cheap J... - $5000 XJ vs ZJ Cheap Jeep Challenge Builds BleepinJeep vs Busted Knuckle
Episode 4.5: • Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep... - Pull-A-Part Cheap Jeep Challenge SHOWDOWN XJ vs ZJ!
Episode 5: • CHEAP JEEP CHALLENGE I... - CHEAP JEEP CHALLENGE INVADES MOAB RIM
Episode 6: • Cheap Jeep Challenge t... - Cheap Jeep Challenge takes on Rusty Nail in Moab
Episode 7: • CHEAP JEEP CHALLENGE E... - CHEAP JEEP CHALLENGE ENDS ON PRITCHETT CANYON!
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[@ColoradoMoe]

Busted knuckle already lost in my book. They lack imagination and ingenuity and skill. Anyone can slap on bolt on parts. Anyone can stay within budget when you raid a friend's "scratch and dent" pile. They are the perfect example of what is wrong with youtube "budget builds". Your build is what the average joe on a real budget would do. I applaud you sir for doing what most of us in the real world would have to do.

[@granitesand78]

Well said.

[@donanders2110]

I have to say, someone gave BK a lot of parts and the"trade in" RCV'S? I call BS!

[@squanchysquanch7525]

Truth!

[@matthewserrao2926]

Haha I tried to watch their bronco build to get a rough price estimate on my build....didn’t work too well since their parts were EXTREMELY cheaper than what I could get even with tax n discounts from paying cash.

[@TheYellowDart2]

Yeah. Agree, heard him say a lot of “I got a deal from”.... “so and so gave me...” whereas bleeping was basically custom fab’ stuff out of basically trash.

[@phillims1]

I think BK “cheated” more... I saw his haul from Rusty’s... ain’t no way those were “scratch-n-dent”... You killed it Matt!

[@bleepinjeep]

"scratch and dent" 🤐

[@HopeOverLandandSea]

@@bleepinjeep well they WERE scratched and dented afterwards...maybe that was what they meant?

[@BigTireGarage]

They both "cheated" the same amount....we all agreed on that....there is no way that Matt got "All" those parts from one FB marketplace ad, and then "sold" parts for a lot of money to balance those books....

[@msully725]

@@BigTireGarage he has a video meeting the seller and showing what the seller had?

[@swampsnipe8790]

Having personally done multiple budget axle swaps, everything that Bleepy did was spot on. I ALWAYS sell my old parts and it totally works. Usually I can get a couple hundred out of old axles and 300 out of decent tires. And the FB market place was legit. You find somebody with a poop load of stuff and bundle it all together for a fat discount

[@PrinceOfEville]

You know you're getting famous when Guy Fieri stars on your channel 👌🏻

[@bleepinjeep]

next episode, he cooks for us!

[@PrinceOfEville]

@@bleepinjeep Haha flavortown!!!

[@xmo552]

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[@anabelrojaszazueta]

? J h uf doy

[@anabelrojaszazueta]

@@PrinceOfEville I cae v12!,

[@matthewodom377]

Man.... I know "the points don't matter" but those some bias judges, you getting cheated my guy

[@BigTireGarage]

How did we cheat him? They were tied up until the last hill....they both agreed that if Matt made it up the hill....then Matt would get a chance to hit it....if Matt made it, he would win.....if they both made it....tie

[@GIANTpinkMOUSEKATEER]

@@BigTireGarage because xj took the bitch route and you know it so the zj showed it up but you want to play mental gymnastics

[@Chicknontheroad]

Yeah they were obviously biased before it even started. Even in the first video.

[@wrenchitwheelit312]

Great series! I’m glad you are proving that a Jeep can be built affordable and capable and it doesn’t have to be a Wrangler. Keeping interest in off roading is necessary to keep the hobby alive. I love going wheeling with my daughters. Thanks again.

[@bleepinjeep]

Right on! glad you like the series! more to come!

[@marv8481]

“Did you hit that button that asks if this is still available? No? Then you don’t get any points for that! 😂 don’t forget that for bonus points you have to inquire and haggle then completely fall off the face of the earth, the true Facebook marketplace way

[@codylee5132]

Great video just bought a 96 zj to build. always liked the xjs better but I got a great deal on the ZJ. Love that bleepinjeep actually built his jeep 🤟

[@leonardlyman9586]

Lots of fun, and thanks for the inspiration for my ZJ.

[@chriscook8076]

Hang in there brother, you got this!

[@tangledline]

I been following your channel for years now. I just picked up a 95 SE XJ 4x4 and a 98 ZJ Limited 5.9 4x4. Thanks for being here for us brother.

[@evhexrc1765]

Busted Knuckle definitely cheated a bunch. I also think the judges favor Busted Knuckle

[@dmelson7502]

Yeah an XJ is an total unfair advantage.

[@elijahherman]

Yeah I get the vibe they don't like bleepin as much haha. Always criticizing and accusing him lol

[@BigTireGarage]

@@elijahherman That is how he edits the videos....we are fair to both of them....

[@theforzaboi3776]

I’m that teenage kid dreamin of building a cheap jeep

[@walkersaxby8641]

I’m that teenage kid building a cheap Jeep

[@betogray9765]

Same

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Go for it guys! They are so much fun!!

[@glenngustafson963]

Wheeling is never as much fun as it is with a cheap beater build.

[@theforzaboi3776]

@@glenngustafson963 I can only imagine

[@jamesterry9561]

Man what some awesome stuff!! Been waiting on these videos!!

[@kronk1623]

Eee-an is obviously intimidated or jealous of bleepin. These kinds of things are not what make Jeepin' fun, or fun to watch. Jeeping is for the lol's , the fails, and being with your friends or family outdoors having a good time. I've been watchin bleepin for years and love the content. We don't need no hairspray movie star dropout to judge for us. Great Build man, I approve!

[@erichuddlestun8208]

Loving this can’t wait till the second episode.

[@cadenhicks3136]

I love this build series man keep it up!!!

[@dustincecchi3988]

Keep the videos coming these are a blast to watch!

[@ryanbarstad5330]

I have seen the videos from both points of view and yours seems like it is built way better. Keep up the great work

[@bleepinjeep]

Thanks 👍

[@jacobkrumm5919]

Awesome videos. Loved it

[@Alex_Friends_Family]

Great builds !! Love your channel

[@paddymotard]

Awesome episode. Thanks!

[@andreipretorius92]

Love your videos. Love all your jeeps. You got this. Love this challenge. Next time would like to see a wj. Love those jeeps too. Good luck

[@TheYellowDart2]

Love the challenge. You guys really look like you’re having fun with this. Inspired me to try the same. 👍

[@jeremyray8705]

I've loved every second of this challenge and I yhink it's soooooooooooooooo cool that you're giving your jeep to a subscriber. I'm new to jeeps and crawlers, but I would absolutely LOVE to own your jeep. Your fab skills are amazing!

[@stowner_bbrc]

i for one absolutely love the no sway bar ride of a zj. i added 16 in to width of my wheel base and it feels like a trophy truck going to get groceries

[@505xjk6]

Another awesome series Matt 👍.love to seeing the cherokee's battle it out.Something about them cherokee's 🤔.hope to see you all in Moab.

[@gmctruck8227]

great job! I love your channel! you got this win! I love tekton tools!

[@armymp1582]

Great content as always and keep it coming!!!

[@bleepinjeep]

More to come!

[@chucknstuff4908]

Great contest plus like the judges. This shows rock crawling can be affordable. Thanks guys.

[@jordanwurz1024]

Good stuff guys!

[@SquareLyfe]

I watched both builds on both channels and I think yours is more realistic. Also love the creativity with the fab work and your attention to detail! Awesome build.

[@alewnotic]

Awesome job by both teams! I had to sell my ZJ due to financial issues, but after these videos I am searching for my next project. Must hit trails soon !!

[@Larkos77]

Great Video guys

[@chiefexecutive]

This video makes me feel much better about what I spent on my Long arm lift for my Cherokee!

[@rickmarquart3277]

It's awesome to see how much fun you can have. 💪🏼👍🏻🇺🇸

[@blastworksllc]

I am amazed at what both of the Jeeps are going through!

[@shanningporter3653]

I think both Jeeps did well. Love the friendly banter. I'm a XJ owner myself.

[@JustinJohnson-oj5mj]

Such an awesome challenge and it is indeed pretty damn impressive what a moderately built rig will do.

[@biner626]

That looked fun!

[@jaredoaks6317]

Awesome build! My girlfriend loves the way yours is set up. She is wanting her 95 ZJ done the same. First step is to get rid of the 249. Luckily hers has the 5.2 V8. More power!!!

[@bleepinjeep]

You can do it!

[@letsgowheelin]

Looks great Matt. Zj is killin it

[@colleenknox210]

Awesome job

[@h8highways530]

Looks like y'all had a lot of fun. It made for a great video and was very entertaining. Keep enjoying life guys.

[@bleepinjeep]

thanks! did you see part 2? its up!

[@tonya9614]

Love me some XJ! Sorry you got stuck with the ZJ😆

[@josesalazar9261]

Nice video, good job with this rigs.

[@greatlakespowerstrokefx4]

Great contest. I absolutely love the whole production!

[@bleepinjeep]

Thanks a bunch!

[@kellyduncan5968]

Love this . I got a white xj and red zj

[@MW3JKU]

Your rig is hands down the best! You got this! Keep grinding and bring home the win

[@bleepinjeep]

That's the plan!

[@jasonjudson14]

Great challenge to watch.

[@nwliving]

That was sick

[@ExpoXj1]

This is awesome stuff lol. Cant wait to see Moab.

[@11BGARAGE]

Matt thanks for always staying motivated... Gonnna take my boys up here in Alaska and attempt the the same shenanigans bout on glaciers.. before and PCS to Fort Campbell.. Don’t have a pull apart up here but we will make it work... Thanks for all the videos..... Keep it up

[@bleepinjeep]

Thanks guys!

[@GarageBuddys]

Nice video 🔥🔥🔥💪

[@rocklanderoffroad]

Got a YURT booked for Monday......no bias but you win! My brother in law was in the shop making these rock sliders the other day, now I know, now I know!!!

[@EricJamesSwearingen]

Awesome!

[@nwhuckin7761]

sweet. been waiting for this. no dissapointment, good gob bj

[@bleepinjeep]

More to come!

[@jrodzrc4580]

Awesome job bleepy badass zj bro

[@jonathanfawcett788]

This was rad to see. We have some money into our rigs but not a huge amount. We’re always trying to get friends involved but they think it’s super pricy. Glad to see these built all in under 10k and doing everything 80 k jks are doing!!!

[@bleepinjeep]

Heck ya! It can be fun even with a smaller budget than that! They were fun even stock!

[@jesusa8091]

Awesome XJ vs ZJ 🤙

[@tackiebox1]

Great competition, you guys should add to the budget before next competition. Calling bleepinjeep the winner.

[@Triplenickelmotorsports]

This is great

[@MikeBrownOhio]

Both are winners as you're doing what you like and doing it in JEEPS... Stay safe... Have a great day...

[@cronkthecrunk]

Man... that was absolutely frustrating... and I'm not even biased! I am a WJ guy through and through! and that being said I'm always on "D&E in the garage" but at least you handled their bias well (probably because you are secretly rooting for that XJ 😂

[@liatamagututala2350]

Bad azz builds luv watching dis show

[@cmac956]

hay, Mat from busted knuckle, If Mat from Bleepin Jeep had'nt shown you how to do that last hill ,you would"ent have made it. in your last challange .

[@BigTireGarage]

True, but what you didn't see was when we got to that hill neither of them wanted to hit the hill. Bleepin Jeremy told them both they could do it.......but neither wanted to even try it. He talked talked Matt into trying it.....and he made it.....the decision was that if he made it and Matt didn't he would win....but they tied. (You realize if they tied they get to go to Moab for a final right?)

[@cmac956]

@@BigTireGarage Sorry Ian, my bad.

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Good shit. Love my Xj

[@benjaminbolinsky7865]

My 94 Ford Explorer just blew a head gasket and I went to look at a 94 zj today and was very excited until I found it rusted out... this video series has been awesome to watch

[@bleepinjeep]

keep looking, youll find one!

[@cronkthecrunk]

I dig how you wrote your build on the hood tho 🤔 that's gonna be a thing! Definitely doing that to mine lol

[@jamescannone1425]

I’m taking my manual, 8.25 rear end, XJ across the country! NY to the west coast and back

[@xmo552]

You got vids?

[@explore_off_road]

Done with stock engines to. Sweet

[@granitesand78]

Wow. This is actually kinda pissin me off a bit. He gets an entire shop to build him a jeep with “discounted” new parts then breaks and the judges are this biased? Spiky hair is a lame judge.

[@ExxonYT]

That guy ran a show for motortrend.

[@mccartneystuart]

@@ExxonYT still pretty douchey.

[@AJvsEverything]

@@ExxonYT Long before that he ran a show for network television Xtreme 4x4...

[@BigTireGarage]

Nope I think I am a great judge

[@BigTireGarage]

@@ExxonYT Still run a show for Motortrend......

[@bigmememandan3547]

Got a free zj and put a $300 motor in it, didn't lift it and just threw it on 31/10.50 milestar patagonias and honestly for $700 about the best deal I've ever made. Thanks for the vid! They don't get near enough coverage and everyone hates them cause they aren't shaped like a box. Super capable cars.

[@jccorder1]

I am just a year behind, but you won with that last hill climb. He said you would win, and he didn't want to try it. You made it look easy. Really enjoy your videos, and I hope to get back into doing this in the future. My Samurai has not been on a trail in 9 years 😥

[@jeepgreatstories]

Disappointed with the results, but you’re one heck of an honorable dude! Here’s hoping you get the definitive win in Moab!

[@bleepinjeep]

yes, I need a definitive win so we can move on... I have more projects to do 😬

[@jesusberlanga4346]

Just bought my 5000 dollar Cherokee yesterday with rcvs arb lockers front and back with the 8.8 out back cryogenic treated gears and Yukon inners she is a bit beat but I am definitely going to be having fun with her....thanks for the inspiration to get out and dirty

[@georgeeads8689]

My first Jeep was an XJ. I love the Cherokee.

[@cmac956]

I think the judges should be called on there biest attetude fore Busted Knuckle, they also spot for him.

[@JEEPIMPACT]

Blerpinjeep is definitely my choice. I feel their was much more blood sweat and rust stains put into the making of that jeep. Definitely more durable. That Jeep would be an Honor to own! Good job Bleepin! Definitely rough tough and kick ass!

[@sreagle9430]

Is an amazing epic episode

[@jameshall4385]

i feel there was a little cheating on the busted knuckle team and maybe a little bias towards them by the judges. good luck matt.

[@bleepinjeep]

cheating and bias was definitely taking place... seems familiar! 😄

[@DennisWHJr]

@@bleepinjeep lmao yessss 💯😂

[@joelortiz4853]

Matt always seem to be playing the poker jedi mind tricks with the Busted Knucleheads!

[@Super_overland]

I bought a jeep xj and then a tj all with in the span of 5 months. I have enjoyed your content now more then ever. before my KZbin was just filled with a bunch of channels with extremely expensive jk, jl, and jts. Now that I finally own a set of more affordable wheeling Jeep’s I enjoy your content way more. Just lifted my tj and the xj is bone stock just waiting for my title because It was salvaged. One for your wheeling buddy man yota stopped by last week to buy some parts off of me and it was great talking to him

[@bleepinjeep]

Ben is a good dude! I'm glad you like the cheap jeep stuff. We have a lot of it over the last 10 years... lots to catch up on!

[@Super_overland]

@@bleepinjeep hey it’s not always cheap but it about knowing where to spend money. everything else can be done cheap though. Yeah Ben was great we talk for ever about everything. I have a 99 Jeep Tj and a 99 XJ so far I raptor lined the whole tj in blue and black. New top, lift kit wheels and tires Bumpers and winch. Got a 4:1 transfer case and Dana 44 ready to go in next. Xj Is clean and stock sitting on 31s that came with the tj. It is clean. Rides so smooth and starts up great. No rust. Cost me $700 just waiting on the rebuild title. I’m in atlanta

[@patrickhenigin4805]

XJ beats ZJ on looks every time. It has the iconic square "Jeep look". Of course a few slides or rolls down the hill, and they both look pretty rounded.

[@francisbrackney2061]

Your ZJ has far better articulation than the XJ, and you have more rocker panel clearance. Especially with those nice custom steel sliders that you made. Don't feel bad buddy, you did a awesome job as usual. 👍

[@MikesDadvice]

I think this really showcases the importance of a good suspension system on your rig

[@wvjeepdude9739]

So wish my ZJ looked like yours😭😭 one day piece by piece ill get there

[@adammorin814]

Loving this oh, no matter what the outcome. however if I was put in your shoes my brother I would absolutely have spent every penny on suspension and left the axles Factory because if you're really going to break an axle on the trail then so be it but I have beat the hell out of them and they stayed true so I figure take the one advantage you have of four wheel coil spring and put it to your advantage since he has the advantage on weight. And I also would have done as much weight reduction on the ZJ as possible

[@forwardcito]

Hey! Perhaps a little off topic but Adams Driveshaft or Rough Country driveshaft for an XJ?

[@rcshenanigans8886]

What exhaust where you guys running on these jeeps? It sounds like a muffler and cat delete...

[@brianivins362]

Great battle. I'm not sure about all the accusations of cheating. I man and a poor build has got to do what a man has got to do. And that's the bottom line. We all have been there at times. Jeeps and Jeep parts are expensive. And never hurts to get help or parts from your friends if they have them available. Thanks for sharing 👍 Thanks to the judges for great commentary.

[@mirorados7208]

Im planing on buying first jeep got few options, XJ with 2.5TD and 4.0i or ZJ with 5.2 v8, wich one do u suggest i should get, im just planing on doing some trail riding, bit mudding, towing with friends. And really want to beat friends Terrano II 2.7TD and Pajero 3.5 v6. I heard that ZJ has some transmision problems. Wich one do u suggest i get.

[@matthewmurray5168]

Love both of these rigs! How does the cherokee crawl up the rocks so easy? I've got a xj with a sa 4.5 in and 33s, welded rear and its hard to go up rocks half that size

[@bleepinjeep]

Lock the front! Air down!

[@usrname1y]

Great series, just a shame you couldn't get a V8 ZJ because that's the number one reason to get a ZJ.

[@francisbrackney2061]

I am more of a ZJ guy than a XJ guy, but they are both great jeeps in my opinion. I do give credit to Busted knuckle for his choice of parts from Rusty's off road, he did a great job. But you are definitely the point winner there, you built that ZJ in a small back yard shop, on jack stands, with the more basic tools. And by yourself. Just like a most of the rest of us would have to do to accomplish a project like that. :

[@dbilger11]

I work with line X from Milroy and would to on getting one of your Jeep in line-x ultra

[@backcountryrider2643]

I knew busted’s welds in the rear axle were going to let go, they were pretty much just a tack where the spiders meet

[@wbball15]

Great fun

[@nickhermo2936]

I thought you were rolling on that first obstacle my stomach dropped haha. Definitely biased for BK but I also would be biased to Bleepinjeep so I guess I cant talk.

[@BigTireGarage]

I thought he was going to roll driving down the road.....that rig nearly rolled on the pavement going to the trail......if there were points for road worthiness Bleepin would have lost before we saw dirt

[@ThatCarGuyYT]

There’s no way that Xj is 5000 with full suspension , lockers wheels rev etc....

[@redbeard4300]

oh thats easy to do. rustys 4link is 600$ new, he got the imperfect ones which are cheaper, those wheels cost 120$ each, tires 150$ each, wj parts are stupid cheap new, front locker was 200ish new its only a spartan. welded rear end, etc. XJs are very very cheap to build.

[@carter480]

@@redbeard4300 I thought they said the tires were not part of the budget..

[@ThatCarGuyYT]

@@redbeard4300 wow i thought more. Prices are stupidly high for that kind of parts here in italy. Tyres alone are about 220 to 250 USD

[@calebj5082]

Did you not watch the videos of them building them?

[@ThatCarGuyYT]

@@calebj5082 i have to admit that I didn't watch busted knuckle one yet

[@alexbevington1105]

Is the ZJ basically a short arm kit and I know it’s custom but how much lift is it probably?