How to Build a JK Rolling Chassis; Willys Wagon Ep 10

How to Build a JK Rolling Chassis
My goal is to have the rolling chassis 100 percent complete before the body goes on for good. That means installing the suspension, axles, tires and wheels, and of course all the steering.
The idea is to take care of everything so that when the body goes back on I won't have to spend time building parts around the body.
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00:00 Why new vehicles make bad project cars
00:58 Awesome KZbin transition
01:14 Installing MetalCloak Game Changer Suspension
02:03 Installing Bump Can in a Jeep JK chassis
03:23 Brakes for a One Tone swap JK
04:16 PSC Big Bore Steering with Ram Assist

[@BigTireGarage]

Getting close to having this 53 Willys Wagon done and ready for the trail!!!!

[@voiceofintelligence]

J K Rolling chassis, and no Harry Potter reference. I'm glad to see you took the high road.

[@georger9998]

This is the second time I got déjà vu watching your videos on KZbin. Lol it’s like I just watched this episode, never the less I enjoyed it again. I’m sure I’ll watch your videos more than once anyway.

[@BigTireGarage]

We put these out on FB and other social platforms as well....and we let our sponsors post the videos too....you may have seen it there

[@chrisstephens6957]

I'm most impressed at how the steering linkage goes from raw steel to painted black in an instant at the 5:50 mark.

[@BigTireGarage]

Tv magic

[@chrisstephens6957]

@@BigTireGarage 😂😂😂

[@timothyhogan5621]

Love the channel and I really enjoy the lead in backstory or views on projects. Keep it coming!

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@frankmartin806]

Awesome I found you again on light bright

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for stopping by

[@shanewright6958]

It's coming along 👍👍🇨🇱

[@moabwheeling]

I've said it before and I'll say it again ... This is one badass build Ian ... I am so loving this build series . Looking forward to your next video . Until next time take care and be safe .

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@juliegirl1313]

I swear I've already seen this episode.

[@BigTireGarage]

You might have seen it on FB or other social platform

[@kalebhuff9470]

I love the channel ian

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Canadian content 🇨🇦👍

[@cmac956]

Hi Ian, I agree with you on buying A new Jeep. I to built an old jeep ,1960 CJ 5,and had a better vehicle when I was done , than if I would have bought one with all the parts I wanted .less money also.

[@jacoblusk9273]

I need to get one of those rebels.

[@BigTireGarage]

It is a great welder

[@chrislarsen1033]

Looking good eh!

[@craigcarson2487]

I been following your work for a while and on a past show you were building a 6x6 any plans to revisit that kind of build

[@BigTireGarage]

Probably one day..just not sure when

[@orchidtoyo]

I've always said that the cheaper you buy it for the more money we need to spend to fix it up. However, I do agree when most of the vehicle is going to be swaped out anyways. I bought a broken 03 S10 for 600$. I'm going to take the cab off the frame and put it in my garage. The rest of the truck is going to the salvage yard. Might keep the wiring harness aswell. What I bought was a clean cab, and, a clean title.

[@Stahodad]

My daily driver is a '03 S10 Crew Cab. Still hanging in there. 😉

[@BigTireGarage]

It is more of a mental thing to be honest....I just bought a 1,000 dollar VW Thing....I know for a fact that I will be putting close to 30K into it before it is a long travel sand eating monster....and yes I could have bought a sxs today....but that just doesn't feel the same

[@azimutazimut3165]

where can I get those budget bumpstops? thanks!

[@ViperMods_216]

Wish jesse was still here😭

[@azimutazimut3165]

Hi... how do you like the Metalcloak Radius front control arms?... I am thinking about doing the same for my JLU.. Thanks!

[@BigTireGarage]

Love em

[@thomashalley7258]

Is there a way to use newer gm stuff so you have a rear parking brake?

[@BigTireGarage]

I probably could have come up with something using the newer 14 bolt stuff yes....I have since swapped the rear calipers with the Ruff Stuff Calipers that have a parking brake

[@rickkarr9776]

Ian I really dig your channel, wish the videos were a little longer. You gou me hooked on the first scene then it's over! Do you have someone that helps you with the build on a regular basis? Your workin' ass fool if not!

[@BigTireGarage]

Nope....I prefer to do all the build myself

[@BillMulholland1]

🍻👍

[@biner626]

My son says. Ian is building my Jeep.

[@kurtsimmons9837]

Wow, you consider spending $20K on an off road project a reach. That is because of your superb fab skills! You save tons of money that way.

[@BigTireGarage]

So true! Being able to fab stuff is the biggest savings

[@njinthemj52]

I swear I saw JK rolling and thought it was the author of Harry Potter hahaha

[@JonWSr]

I have a serious question, why run high steer arms and mount the drag link and tie rod so low?

[@BigTireGarage]

It is still higher than a factory tie rod but really it is placed where the geometry would work the best

[@ruubguus4321]

👍💯👍

[@bradenneudeck1929]

Did you have to shorten the jk frame for this build?

[@BigTireGarage]

Took about 8" off the front...thats it

[@rickholman3182]

Did you have to shorten the JK frame?

[@BigTireGarage]

I had to take about 10" off the front that was it

[@olecoot]

What steering arms are those?

[@BigTireGarage]

They are from Artec Industries......

[@jeefcherky6699]

Those the daystar stinger Ian? - don

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes

[@jeefcherky6699]

@@BigTireGarage got em!

[@abpsd73]

At least the super cheap project is a better start point since you can throw whatever parts you want into it.

[@BigTireGarage]

True

[@randytravis3998]

but could also fund the project by selling what ever parts he takes off and will not use ,, someone that has a stock auto that needs the axle that he takes out ..

[@ChrisMokkel]

I thought this would have something to do with Harry Potter, cause of the title😳😅🤷‍♂️

[@BigTireGarage]

I totally should have added that Tag

[@ameliamorgan2402]

repost :(

[@paultavres9830]

Wheel stud installation: I guess no one has ever told you You should never strike the face of 2 hammers together cause it could cause them to shatter or chip off and cause injury to the user Seems like that procedure would have been better demonstrated on a press with proper tooling Seems like something someone would do after a alcoholic beverage Is that why your not on TV any more or a school teacher ?

[@BigTireGarage]

No, I actually am still on TV but thanks for watching