thanks for making me realize how many gaskets and seals i'm missing :(
@shall21173 жыл бұрын
Same, look at how clear the windows are, damn
@the45thfirewall173 жыл бұрын
Haha same man and I wondered why I was getting so many leaks lmao. This is a useful little video
@taylorwelsh1492 жыл бұрын
Joop
@taylorwelsh1492 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@huachinango2 жыл бұрын
Haha same
@Grenyas4 жыл бұрын
Looks like the type of VHS tape we'd get shown in school when the teacher didn't want to teach.
@AbandonedExplorationUrbex19792 жыл бұрын
🥱😴😂😂
@furiouscash33133 жыл бұрын
This dude just summed up all the goddamn basics of a jeep in one video and it’s interesting
@thomasraven10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I sometimes forget that my 98 was once factory fresh like those in the video.
@joryclouthier4 жыл бұрын
I know right! Wheres all the rust wow
@KENARDO10 жыл бұрын
32:47 "Wrangler with the 4.0 liter engine and/or the 2.5 liter engine" I didn't know you could have both. TEN CYLINDERS IT IS, BOYS.
@Samspianopage7 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they never had a diesel option in North America. Well the Cherokee (XJ) had the 2.1 Renault J8S for awhile the Wrangler as far as I know never got one, it might've here in the UK and Europe but I think they've only just starting getting them in NA in the last 10 years or so. Our 1995 RHD Jeep Cherokee here in Scotland had the 2.5 VM Motori 425 Turbodiesel which I know it had it's problems but it was generally regarded as a decent Italian diesel in it's day, why the American's never took advantage of the extra fuel economy of it I'll never know probably because petrol was soo cheap. Yeah we had some 4 liter petrol's too and I know that's widely praised as a bomb proof and powerful engine but it's just something that NA never really managed to shake off hating diesels after the poor GM/Olds 350 diesel mess. By the way great video really enjoyed it.
@billythekid47936 жыл бұрын
KENARDO Image a tj with a viper engine.
@alexanderryan11764 жыл бұрын
An inline 10 cylinder engine?
@soaceba3 жыл бұрын
Bahaha
@soaceba3 жыл бұрын
@@Samspianopage you cant have your cake and eat it too sometimes
@TheHowToHobbyist8 жыл бұрын
Man I love my TJ
@tristannewsome35968 жыл бұрын
I don't own a Jeep. I watched the whole thing.
@Nirvezz7 жыл бұрын
Tristan Newsome I had done the same a few years ago.. I ended up buying a 04 jeep tj
@ricardoorourke6 жыл бұрын
same with a 97
@MiguelSilva-ih4vk6 жыл бұрын
i did also watch without owning a jeep. this raised my opinion for TJ jeeps.
@YM24LA3Peat6 жыл бұрын
First time watching this,but I just bought my 1st Jeep 5 months ago.03X. Was never too into mechanics,but since I got the Jeep,it got me steady learning about the Engine,Suspension,Troubleshooting,etc. If you don’t have a Jeep,then set that as a goal and get one.lol. Still happy about it.
@paisa0075 жыл бұрын
You will soon!
@ChodaRagu4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I still have this video on VHS from when I bought my 2003 Wrangler. Still have the wrangler too! Thanks for posting. I don’t have a VCR anymore.
@slant6guy4 жыл бұрын
Got this on VHS tape from the dealer on Oct. 09, 2003 when the Shale Green Metallic Jeep TJ Sport 4.0L 5-speed was purchased off the showroom floor w/o a test drive or even sitting in it...the Jeep was that cool! BTW, still have it & it's almost at 200,000 miles=take care of the AMC 4.0L~>it'll take care of you!
@SpaceyCasey446 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2003 Wrangler and this video answered just about every question I have had so far, thanks so much for posting!
@darenmcallister51243 жыл бұрын
Yes I have 2003 I love it 50 yrs old forever be a jeep lover.
@markiskool11 ай бұрын
Just about to buy an 03 tj with full doors. Last jeep was a 2015 JK with half doors. Think I'm gonna love the tj more so than the JK.
@thechinchilla55304 жыл бұрын
I brought this vhs and it came with a jeep, such a deal!
@FureyinHD7 жыл бұрын
This video looks like it was made in 1987 not 1997. Also I'm now obsessed with the word 'Twobow'.
@Skokauckas762x54R9 жыл бұрын
Just traded up for a 2002 Wrangler X with 80,000 miles on it! She is still a BABY...But the wife and I can't wait to cut her loose in the Arizona!
@pineapplepeve94516 жыл бұрын
His voice put me in a trance
@azgunguy48708 жыл бұрын
I have this on VHS hahaha it came in my glove box.
@AdolfTrumpler3 жыл бұрын
So lucky
@BillyClubCondor9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting! I just bought a 2006 X and learned a few things that the manual doesn't cover. Thank you!
@WIIRULESMAN4 жыл бұрын
I love this guy's voice. I wish I sounded like him.
@albertobenfica5 жыл бұрын
Bought my 2002 TJ new, no options. No radio, no air conditioning, no carpets, no back seat. Soft Top. Last 5 years or so have had issues getting into reverse. Will try your clutch advice next time. I received the video, when I bought it. I think I accidentally turned it in at Blockbuster in 2006. Nice to watch it again.
@patrickmichaellangan5768 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, Bret Sanders. Some owners of these TJs might find this info they didn't know existed useful.
@ChrisSierra5 жыл бұрын
I never got the video when I bought my 97 TJ new from the dealer. A lot of these soft top tips I learned the long way over 7+ years of ownership.
@Beth92283 жыл бұрын
My parents used to have a 2002 Jeep. It was their second one. They used to have a 1983 CJ-7 Jeep. My father got that one in early 90’s. I remembered lifting the hard top off of the CJ-7 Jeep.
@KillShotCMNDR9910 жыл бұрын
Just got a 97 tj wrangler, thanks for posting this it helped a lot
@vikingjedi5738 жыл бұрын
Own a 97 Jeep Wrangler TJ. Most impressive part of the video was the Jeep going up that 80 degree hill in the dirt. Almost straight up. That's awesome
@greggblankley62226 жыл бұрын
Have a question do I shift into 4 high while I’m driving or at a stop?
@Zoroastrarianism5 жыл бұрын
@@greggblankley6222 you can switch into 4 high while you're driving, just dont do it going too fast. Should switch into 4 lo at a very low (
@a2r7n610 жыл бұрын
Always a classic.
@powderedtoastfacekillah7344 жыл бұрын
Maybe people owning used Jeeps with missing gaskets and poorly connected seals from improperly raising the top is the reason for all the reports of leaking Also...look at how clean these TJs are 😍 Also...I’m so glad it’s easier to remove tops on JLs
@bsanders11 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. It was helpful for me, as I got mine used and didn't know how to install the soft top (which had never been used).
@tjp79275 жыл бұрын
I purchased my TJ new in 2000. Since I didn't own a VCR player I never had the opportunity to watch this video until now. I was cleaning out a closet and shot away the original VCR tape last week. Became curious had found this video. 👍😀👌
@jonanjello6 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a used 1999 Wrangler Sport. Thanks for this video, Bret Sanders!
@paytonreynolds63319 жыл бұрын
Watching this dreaming my first car will be a jeep
@collinscott30984 жыл бұрын
same
@catrashoo4 жыл бұрын
Got mine last summer, already lots of fun.
@the45thfirewall173 жыл бұрын
Got a 99 wrangler and they're fun toys man
@MrAdrianojujuba9 жыл бұрын
nice vid. I would like to buy a jeep like this. now a days I have a 1998 jeep cherokee sport and a 1961 jeep willys. hugs from Brazil.
@reignmack7 жыл бұрын
This really helped with my 2002 wrangler.
@storytrailing4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t search for this but glad it came up on my recommendations.
@SaddlebagPreacher10 жыл бұрын
Boy I appreciate the video. I just bought my first jeep, a 2006 LJ unlimited and the owners manual left a lot to be desired. I'm one of those that needs to be shown and I understand better than just reading about it. Thanks.
@bsanders10 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Since posting the video I sold my 02 TJ and got an 04 LJ. Much better!
@chrisrobertson91110 жыл бұрын
you and me both! thanks!
@lelandeggleston104110 жыл бұрын
Bret Sanders why do you like the LJ so much more than the TJ ?
@bsanders10 жыл бұрын
das hasguns Depends on what's important to you. For me, these things were important - #1 more room behind the back seat, #2 smoother ride, #3 wanted something more "unique/rare".
@bsanders10 жыл бұрын
das hasguns Oh and also the standard Dana 44 rear differential and higher gearing (3.73)! The Dana 44 was an option on the TJ, but hard to find.
@jeremyshumpert72594 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, I just bought a ‘97 Sahara and this helped me learn a lot about my Jeep!
@the45thfirewall173 жыл бұрын
I gotta thank this man though he taught me some stuff about my top and seats
@cadenschmidt27527 жыл бұрын
I love my 98 Jeep 🤤everyone else does too
@Aleksrayado6 жыл бұрын
Caden Schmidt 98 owner here too bro. Specifically the 4.0
@jsawyer06179 жыл бұрын
almost 20 years later I learned some things from this. I was wondering why I was getting 8 mpg after "shifting" to 2 wheel drive.😂
@Jsantosishere9 жыл бұрын
i JUST GOT MY FIRST JEEP....THIS VIDEO HELPED ME THANKSSSSSSSS :)
@coloradomallcrawlers11 ай бұрын
I had the vhs of this (but 2000 version). I bet it’s still somewhere, but I’m so glad this is here as I just bought a TJ again.
@gabbymadsen72602 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Sanders! You don't get video uploads this awesome over here in Shelbyville
@UncleFishbits3 жыл бұрын
A guy just bought a 2005 and got this VHS tape in it. So I came here to find it from Reddit and of course it exists. He doesn't have to go to his dad's house now to watch it! Hi from Reddit!
@Joeyroo74447 ай бұрын
tj is one of the best looking cars.
@angelscomputers8 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much to take your time adding this video, is perfect for people like me that got one used and of course didn't came with the video :-)
@pivap146 жыл бұрын
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@humbleoutdoorsman68176 жыл бұрын
Wow very cool info on the manual transmission
@yosavatwattimury89479 жыл бұрын
Great Video, it made me more Motivate to brought JEEP this year
@AdolfTrumpler2 жыл бұрын
This helps me fall asleep at night
@bpskier1239 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this! Huge help for putting on the soft top!
@1985_Honda_CRX_Si Жыл бұрын
still helping 15+ years later
@nomansland481110 жыл бұрын
Just bought a real nice and clean 98 sport and this vid was very helpful.
@w00_die Жыл бұрын
This is so much nicer than my 97 sport
@lelandeggleston10419 жыл бұрын
I love they mention the play back of the cd
@1984Sarahanne3 жыл бұрын
Blast from the past lol. I never got to watch my vhs tape when I got my TJ in 2002 because I barfed in the bag it happened to be in 😂 look at that shiny new tj... never realized I was missing so many parts lol. I just smack stuff with a hammer until it fits. She's a rusty old frankenstein jeep now but ill never get rid of it.
@Shorts56838 жыл бұрын
this is the most amazing thing ive ever seen. thank you very much for posting this!
@tracewell2 жыл бұрын
Great video. So glad I found it. Just bought a 2002 Wrangler Sahara TJ. This was helpful.
@842qwery3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful to a new Jeep owner. Thank you.
@Dave-sw2dm7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. As a long time Wrangler dreamer, but never a buyer, I really enjoyed this. I've came close to buying in '93, '06, and periodically since. I think I realized I have to buy new because used ones are overpriced in my area.
@yjxjtjguy65137 жыл бұрын
David Roy I just payed $3500 for a 97 sport with 128k miles. You have to be ready to buy with cash in hand. I use Craigslist and search the whole state, use all nearby areas. You have to be the first one out there. I've seen many great deals go within 12 hours of the ad being posted. I contacted the seller with 20 minutes of him posting it on a Wednesday night. I was there at 9am the next morning and bought it. 3 hour drive but totally worth it. Just know what you want and when you find one jump on. Also, look for rust. Thankfully we don't have the problem as bad in the south.
@dalzell96 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2001 Wrangler, helped a lot thanks!
@rileysmith98436 жыл бұрын
I own Jeeps but the jeeps I own are Commander, WK2 Grand Cherokee, JK & JL Wrangler, & KL Cherokee, as well as a pre-ordered Grand Wagoneer.
@richardmccarthy67704 жыл бұрын
When buying a used Wrangler are any Jeep inspect the trailing arms for the rear wheels. Many times these are rusted out and will cost you over $3,000 to have replaced. Take it to a reputable mechanic, put it on a rack and look for the rust. Chrysler Corporation who made these models did not design weep holes to allow water to run out of the arm. Good luck.
@JeepTJWheelin5 жыл бұрын
With apologies to the MB, the TJ is the best Jeep ever. Jeep 1941 - 2006
@Dandthings8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading!
@teop78874 жыл бұрын
I still have the VHS cassette. Yes that's right, VHS. It's a '97 😁👍
@robertrockwell75816 жыл бұрын
98 tj 2.5 litre here. bought a year ago with 96000 miles the dealer had all kind of accessories on it already when i bought it love it. if your looking for a jeep check J and S motors in Fairmount Indiana where i got mine i'm in Michigan. they are on the web.
@kevinbellomy70967 жыл бұрын
Wish he'd showed how to switch into 4wd with an automatic transmition.
@RedCornStudios10 жыл бұрын
Wish mine in 97' had come with one. I left the dealership with the top down and had no clue how to put it up later.
@kristinagasior646510 жыл бұрын
Janie
@hildamedina68659 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO I HAVE 2004 AUTO. JEEP WRANGLER AND I DID'T KNOW HOW TO USE THE SHIFT WHEN STUCK IN THE SNOW.
@lawrencewinter8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading.
@GruntE7034 жыл бұрын
Best Video I have ever seen
@dmzflightmedic7 жыл бұрын
Awesome TJ video! The TJ Wrangler was built from 1995 (as a 1996) to the 2006 Model year.
@jimmygee32195 жыл бұрын
1995 YJs were sold until mid 1996 as 1995 models, TJs started mid 1996 at 1997 models. No 1996 model year for either TJ or YJ
@Nexus1042 жыл бұрын
Seems like that catchy music playing is used in several of GMS ads and training videos I wish I knew what song it was
@spencerb860910 жыл бұрын
Great video for newcomer. Thanks
@BorisW1504 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. Good video.
@aayushpb2524 жыл бұрын
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler Dual top 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Operation of tops 02:29 - Instructions to remove the hardtop 05:27 - Instructions to raise the soft top 13:22 - Instructions to lowering the soft top 17:52 - Instructions to remove the soft top 19:43 - Removing the Side Bars, Folding the Windshield and Removing the Optional Side Steps 23:31 - Folding and Removing the Rear Seat 24:39 - Driver Controls and CD Player 27:54 - Maintenance 27:56 - Maintaining the Soft Top 29:32 - Washing the Interior 31:02 - Fluid and Filter Checks 32:20 - Fuse Access 32:42 - Towing 32:44 - Using Wrangler to Tow 33:31 - Towing the Wrangler 35:02 - Antilock Brake System 37:57 - Manual Transmission 37:59 - Shifting into Reverse 38:58 - Clutch Interlock System 39:22 - Command-Trac 4WD System and Off-Road Driving 40:06 - 4WD Low 44:00 - Inspection and Cleaning 44:38 - Jeep Jamborees 46:14 - Mopar Accessories 48:27 - End scene
@bsanders4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Why didn't I think of doing this? Can I steal your work for the video description?
@royjackson4193 жыл бұрын
Its funny hearing the right way to do soft top install, after learning via painful ignorant attempts
@indridcold8433 Жыл бұрын
A nice modification to a Jeep Wrangler TJ is to change the hydraulic clutch master cylinder to a brake master cylinder. This will make the clutch pedal feel almost effortless to push in. This was an accidental discovery.
@nstooge Жыл бұрын
Man, that looks like a lot of work.
@cocorkiller23225 жыл бұрын
Old school 😂 mines a 97 from florida.. it's now 2019
@nathanchiaro5399 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I love how perfect and shiny and new it is in this video. Is it really that easy to put up and take down an oem soft top? I recently bought and installed a quadratec soft top and it was nowhere near that easy putting it on. I’m thinking maybe they heated the crap out of it first or it wasn’t really the first time using the soft top.
@aaroncrumbley9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this!
@kenzo57169 жыл бұрын
I had a 97 Jeep Tj and finally got rid of it. One electrical problem after another. Every month something else went wrong. I sold it and got an older CJ5 and have yet to have any issues with it.
@CubNole9 жыл бұрын
Were you taking it to a mechanic or doing it yourself to repair the electrical problems?
@mauiwaverider4 жыл бұрын
It probably had fungus
@nagatuakutukuple39239 жыл бұрын
thanks, this video very helpful...appreciate bret sanders...
@Mck4993 жыл бұрын
90s stuff was so simple
@streetstomper2 жыл бұрын
great info, I just picked up a 98 Jeep TJ and cant believe how much I am falling in love with it already. I did just post a video on my channel about it if your interested in having a look.
@mikekelly863 жыл бұрын
Just got my first TJ a couple of weeks ago...14 minutes in and I'm doing it all wrong lol
@MiguelSilva-ih4vk6 жыл бұрын
the guy sounds strangely like the pacer graham fitness test guy. and i think i want a 1999 jeep
@bmwman10294 жыл бұрын
If you take the soft top off your Jeep you better want to keep it off. Usually you’ll spend 10-30 minutes putting it on depending how much you are used to the procedure.
@Gamma00Ray4 жыл бұрын
I didn't get this with my 04 TJ back in the day.
@patrickmichaellangan57611 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bret Sanders for uploading this! I also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee Operating Tips tape, which I'll upload when possible.
@RedneckGarage9 жыл бұрын
Very nice :)
@AdebowaleAdesida8 жыл бұрын
Highly informative.... Now I know how to car for my TJ Wrangler 1997, 4.0L automatic transmission. I need some info on Grand Cherokee, Laredo 4.0 L manual transmission.
@jamesbladerunner27354 жыл бұрын
Love it ❤️
@joefresso3 жыл бұрын
if my torx screws came out that easily I'd be a happy man
@NicelowZ10 жыл бұрын
So you got the header, side bows, the 2 bow and the 3 bow, but wheres the tebow?
@bsanders10 жыл бұрын
Tebow was 9 when this video was made.
@rmat90233 жыл бұрын
Did you hear the one about the dude who just bought a 2021 Wrangler 4door Rubicon? And towed it in 1st gear, Transfer Case 4 low? And it blew the engine, tranny, t-case to shreds. GG
@bsanders3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I saw that. The damage done was wild!
@rmat90233 жыл бұрын
@@bsanders The dude prob got to his destination, tried to turn the engine on, and was prob like "hmm I guess the battery is dead"
@Mrgoodkat8810 жыл бұрын
Jeeps are the shiiiiiieeet..lol..love em..
@jgg2048 жыл бұрын
and now FCA doesn't even include a full manual with a new Wrangler. you have to either download the PDF yourself, or call up FCA Customer Service and request a full manual. it takes 4-6 weeks to receive. inexcusable
@thatextrachromosometho73456 жыл бұрын
Dey don't care bout us mayne
@chie17096 жыл бұрын
Omg the soft top of the TJ is a pain in the rear
@cobyp998 жыл бұрын
Well this was surprising to see, I have a 98 sport and half of the features that I see on the jeep in the video are non existent or are a much older version.
@deloreanman145 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine trying to put that soft top up on the side of the interstate in the pouring rain with trucks flying by at 70 mph?
@jokerforever113 жыл бұрын
Wished I had found this video earlier. Bought a TJ yesterday and it took several hours to figure out how the soft top worked. Didn’t help that half the brackets were broken or rusted off 😒