How Much Did It Cost? - Operation Cheap Jeep

[@waynejezsu906]

Thanks for this series of cheap Jeep videos ! They helped me greatly with my own budget ZJ build.

[@TheBerntorct]

Don't forget the $240.00 for the winch mount from Rough country. Originally you were going to include the price of a welder in your build if you did any welding since so many people don't have them. Aside from small things I have loved the project. In fact I just finished assembling all my parts to do the same to my ZJ, but I'm at a bit more than $1500.

[@justinkennedy6367]

Hey Matt, I just found your channel and love watching your vids especially love this series "Cheap Jeep". Why? Well I have been a Jeep owner for a long time. Had a '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande Edition but had to sell it. Coz I needed a bigger and better family friendly vehicle. I am looking at a '98 Jeep ZJ for $1,600 and it is in my budget. But still would like to mod it without taking away money that I need for my family and for just everyday life. I think this series is more realistic to an everyday family man and what ever his everyday life is. I think building a rock crawler, even tho cool, is not realistic to an everyday family man and having a common suv like the ZJ, XJ or WJ or even the Wangler series is way more common. Let's not forget the mods tho. Most everyday family men don't have the budget to go out and buy a very expensive lift or wheels n tires. We just have to work with what we got. And that's what I loved about this "Cheap Jeep Series", you worked with what you have and bought what you needed. Would like to watch more vids like the "Cheap Jeep Series". Maybe WJ next?. Keep up the vids, but don't forget time with your family. Take care and God Bless Y'all.

[@ThatACRGuy]

over the years iv tryed to help you out just as much as youv helped me out , if it's fab tips , cheap wheelin hacks like cutting tires or the spray foam water tight sealing tips. iv always tryed to help. youv been a big help to me and my buddy's over the years so from all of us over here in Oregon the cheap mud toys boys , we want to thank you very much matt.

[@electricblue3173]

Thanks for the Cheap Jeep series, Matt, and for this channel. It's really helped me out along the way as I work on my own XJ.

[@rustyshackleford5058]

Bought a $400 97 ZJ 5.2 in 2008 that needed a rear axle. Swapped in a d35/np242 tc for $200, front to rear coil spring swap for $200, and new 285 AT's for $400+free fender trim. Sunk it in a deep puddle/lake an blew a rod. Sold it all for $800. Best $400 I ever spent.

[@MrKannon9]

Lawrence Bury i bought a zj for $600 with a blown motor got a motor installed for 3,300 then after some other issues it was another $800 after about 3 months the transmission blew so another 2k in a transmission so I have like $6,000 into my Jeep but it had a lift and new tires when I bought it

[@plague1313]

My ZJ project -33inch tires and rims-$1200 -5.5 inch long arm lift-$2200 Price of ZJ-$850 Total cost to me-$4250 Really wish this video was out before I did my Jeep. 😔

[@troy.s]

Matt, I really enjoyed this series. Much more so than the scorpion crawler because it's "more accessible" to the masses. Don't get me wrong, the crawler was awesome, but seriously, how many of us have the time, tools, and ability to do all that? For your next project, how about a WJ Expedition Budget Build? It'd be great to see what you could come up with for say $5k!

[@michaelpaez71]

So I just watched all videos on the cheap while I wrapped Christmas gifts. I really enjoyed the series and the approach on meeting your goal. I learned a lot of , well at least I think I did. I am looking to get a XJ, preferably cheap and 5 speed so your videos kind of prepped me on some of the aspects of making Jeeps (more) off road worthy. BTW, your intros had me rolling! No lie, they were my favorite part.

[@bleepinjeep]

Thanks for binging bud!

[@psyfluffybunny]

He'll yeah, I'm looking at your prices and i compared it to my cherokee build so far. Just got my smittybilt front and rear bumper with winch, which is the first major spending upgrade. Everything else was dirt cheap from napa and the junkyard!

[@ryansgarage383]

Man I just watched all these videos this week they were awesome very informative i love the pull a part pits is what i loved and I really noticed how there's no rust on hardly any of those cars in Northeast Ohio that doesn't happen very jealous keep up the good work im looking to get my first Jeep Cherokee and this show made me want one even more!!!

[@Travis.H]

There are and have been a ton of "cheap builds" or "budget builds" on KZbin and even on TV. What I liked about the Cheap Jeep is it was realistic. All the other cheap builds I've seen they show how you can make this $10K rig for "$5k". but 90% of the NEW parts were given to them by sponsor or by someone they knew. But They never factored in the price if the freebies. The just added what they spent money on. You did a real life cheap build. You didn't buy 100% new stuff the whole time. You reused parts. Like the from springs. Deffinalty one if my favorites. Now how about a TJ cheap Jeep! 😁

[@mimixownzall]

You're also adding the cost of the shift linkage that was broken while wheeling. Really don't think I would count that, since it's a repair after it was already built and a result of trail carnage.

[@AllajchaSibir]

The winch is optional anyway, so basically you were below budget for the build itself! Great job and a great wheeler. Whoever wins it will have a lot of fun with it.

[@Khorsathedark]

The cheap jeep project was great Matt. Absolutely fantastic. I can't wait for the next project.

[@jerrym5271]

The good old ZJ, I remember having one in high school and throwing an IRO lift on it. fun little thing, Unreliable as hell but was always fun.

[@wyattallen755]

The subscription tutorial was super helpful at the end thanks I don't know what I would of done without it.

[@HollabaughBilly]

great job Matt, can't wait to see what's next!

[@jimmykosko]

Hands down you have some of the best informative videos, definitely will try and see you at pigeon Forge .

[@mitsubishioffroader5107]

I'm a big fan of your project ''Cheap Jeep''. Very nice!

[@JonnyDIY]

It adds up! I hate adding it up on my projects. All the lil shit adds up too quick! I try not to tally it too much especially if I end up selling lol

[@jordanmorrow3494]

I really enjoyed this series and would love to see more zj builds

[@gunnone5715]

Cheap Jeep series was awesome!

[@niksleven]

All your vids help in some way or another, thanks and hope to see a cropped xj or a mj next! 👍

[@DrHavok1]

Matt I really think there are a lot more zj guys then anybody wants to admit....i really can't wait to see how well you do another build like the scorpion(wink wink Comancheap) custom building for cheap is way too much fun to watch especially for us guys that are stuck wishing we could use our money to do this stuff rather then hand it all over

[@mattheweburns]

Thanks for letting us know about the notifications!

[@jeepplayer]

Matt do a WJ next time!! The cheap Jeep ZJ was a cool video series.

[@kswright2]

What about the winch plate. I didn't see that in the cost.... was that part of the scratch and dent for the winch too?

[@sblottie]

Kevin Wright II he lists Winch at $250 and "metal" for the bracket at $100. Top of column 2

[@kswright2]

Sean Blottie during this build log Matt got a Rough Country winch plate. It wasn't a homebrew mount and that metal he accounted for was for the bumper he built.

[@bleepinjeep]

+Kevin Wright II I'll have to go back and look, I may have missed it??

[@marcink5820]

That's the only scar in this project. I was looking forward to see You make DIY winch mount. I'm now buying a winch and the prices for the mounts are 250-350$ which I find quite expensive.. Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS and big thanks. I'm building my own "Cheap Jeep" and Your videos helped me a lot.

[@reaper1874]

Man it's cheap to do this in the U.S. Trying this in Canada would cost twice as much even if you use 2nd hand parts. Anyhow, great series. You should do a YJ or TJ next.

[@greezmonk13]

Re-subbed with a bell, thanks for all your awesome vids. We are here watching every week.

[@traemiller5523]

OK ,....I did the blue bell....great vids can't wait to see what's next !!!

[@richarddoire2872]

Wish i could be there when you raffle the jeep Cherokee, and i would like to see the scorpion you built. Love the channel .keep it up

[@TorquePowerVideo]

Good job, man. If I can make it to the show I'll be there.

[@richtyler1353]

I’d love to be there at pigeon forge but I’ll be in the VA hospital at that time

[@francisbrackney2061]

Hey Matt! I didn't see you add in the cost of the winch bracket assembly. Or the cost of the rear bumper you made. ...

[@dirtyroofer3678]

Great series you did thank you , I have the same jeep and did almost the same as you except the bumpers , presently just yanked motor 5.2 looking for what transfer case is not all time 4 wheel drive , I know you said it but don't remember, thanks again I hope some lucky kid gets the cheap jeep

[@dylancuzzetto505]

Jeff Hansen np231 or a 242

[@dirtyroofer3678]

Dylan Cuzzetto thank you

[@tykethomison7676]

Great seriesI did what you asked and resubscribed but no blue bell. No worries though, your channel is always in my list.

[@scottbrown5248]

totally left out how much gas he had to put in the Jeep... kidding! awesome videos you've helped me keep my 96 grand laredo 4.0 chugging along smooth over 3 years, Thanks to you and the people on your channel =D

[@southseapirate1]

OMG small world! Being from Sevier county... which is Pigeon Forge!

[@Gagnant926]

Plus labor, plus shop rental, plus tool rental, plus garage rental space.

[@getberget]

I du like the Old videos. Nice rewatch

[@MicahSmith]

I LOVE these cheep Jeep videos!

[@bleepinjeep]

thanks

[@JoshuaBoldt]

great job

[@neilpetersen5287]

Thanks matt!!

[@Skiridr22]

It worth every penny love it

[@eugnton]

Uh, you forgot to add the cost of the winch mount, $239 w/ free shipping on the Rough Country website.

[@robertthomas1076]

plus about $5 for the custom vise grip hood latch! lmao

[@Exploregon]

What about the welder you bought and the plasma didn't you say in the beginning that you were including those in the budget

[@stevenwhittington6365]

The speed up on the list is hilarious

[@MrGigaHurtz]

You need to find something for $110 to put on so it'll be $3333.33

[@brandoncollins3334]

I know this is old but I watched the whole build and curious…at the end of the day is a older JK 07/08 still a better platform to build? In 2023

[@bulldozer7656]

Loved it.

[@StreetersGarage]

Done and done!

[@redneckoffroader3961]

Hey Matt. I will be there and was wondering how much the raffle tickets are.

[@TheLuftwolf]

Okay Matt. Now that the cheap Jeep project is done.. and I really like the final product. What do you think the limitations are for this vehicle are for it? Where would you feel sure it would go, where would you be hesitant to take it, and where does it just not belong? I have a '92 XJ, am building it with just a 3" kit and lockers. I don't have any idea of the final abilities of it once finished so I am looking for some guidelines for it as a camping/hunting rig. Hope you can help.Thanks Bob-Okc

[@mattsolo2736]

Why do we love the Cheap Jeep vids? For me it is something attainable. Would my wife let me build a rock crawler that sits in the driveway? No way! Would she let me spend 4K on an mean looking Jeep? Possibly....

[@DumbJeepBoy]

2:05 matt you didnt put control arm drop brackets in this jeep

[@TorquePowerVideo]

I believe he simply misspoke. He put a track bar drop bracket on it which if I remember correctly was $35

[@autotek7930]

How's the driving on the street witth a welded diff? And how do those lokka lockers hold up? I plan on daily driving my xj and don't wanna waste money

[@Dino30ish]

What about the winch mount ?

[@allinmota4787]

I fucking love this build!

[@AndresCuberoTrips]

Re-suscribed Matt 💪🏻 Greetings from @Jeep_Venezuela of Instagram! I like all your youtube Channel everything i need to know about Jeeps i look here First. Keep doing this great work!

[@5.0_life30]

What size tires are those?? My BF Goodrich 265 75 16 ridiculously rub on the front bumper and it’s tearing it apart.

[@coltons9522]

Can you do a cheap XJ and Budget 5,000$

[@RandomlyPhill]

Ill be in Pigeon Forge at the Rocky Top Booth with my Jeep. Hope I get to see you out there, as I have taken a lot from your channel. How do I enter this raffel?

[@bleepinjeep]

+Anger Boot come visit me outside!

[@RandomlyPhill]

I will definitely find you guys, I have learned an enormous amount from this channel.

[@ozzybaudin6791]

Rhanks Thanks for the cheap zi build . What year d7d yo6 get the 231 transfer case from .

[@SamSam-ke9zy]

My bell is black when clicked. Mmmm Bluebell **drools**

[@Bdady74]

Holy cow I gotta go click a lot of bells!

[@truckaccessories]

Un, then Re. Thanks!

About the unsub/resub thing: Try to click on the bell and see if you can change the warning mode without unsubscribing. I actually can do it on every channel I'm subscribed to.

[@Inka311]

Dude your awsome.. you gave me faith i can keep my money pit lol

[@TheWheelsdown]

bell didnt turn blue. just added ringy lines.

[@ken5360]

What about the new tires?

[@reponut12345]

the cheap jeep is for sale in lexington ky

[@KnightWraiths]

??? did you make the wench mount or was it the Rough Country mount? I didnt see that in the parts list.. I have a 94' ZJ so all the info on this build i have been using. to convert my stock HEEP into a jeep.. right now just have a pile of parts, ran out of time this year to build her up, hunting season is too close.

[@NitroXBL]

Terry Feagins he got it from rough coutnry

[@KnightWraiths]

just wondering if that was part of the cost of the winch.

[@desertfox2020]

Why is this video sped up?

[@davvidhzara]

desertfox2020 I thought I was losing my mind.

[@carolinabeacher1558]

go to settings and lower the speed to .75 or play with all the settings, it gets pretty funny

[@shadyonej]

Tires? I paid 340 on good year 235s brand new there's almost ur 200 over 👀

[@rbyronson2426]

I have a 97 tj Wrangler with a 1994 Cherokee 4.0 HO. I want to replace the metal fan with a plastic 10 blade. But want to keep the clutch, any help?

[@grizzly2188]

What could cause a 4.0 jeep to buck while accelerating and feel like a miss but changed everything ignition wise

[@marcink5820]

TPS?

[@henrydillard6217]

Timothy Mcgrew o2 sensor?

[@jasontanner5044]

Just wondering if you have pics or video of the mount plates for the wench mount on in the frame rails. I didn't see them that's why I'm asking

[@bleepinjeep]

Pretty sure a made a video on installing it.

[@jasontanner5044]

Only seen the outside bumper plates on the front

[@prestigepressurewashing]

what about the winch mount or was that included in the 250$ winch

[@williamschwan207]

What size are the tires? I really need some hahaha

[@zachariahadams]

Do the MJ.

[@traemiller5523]

zachariah adams ...Yes!!!!!! DO THE MJ !!!!!!

[@WeBleedGreen1]

With out the winch and plate, it's in budget.

[@walkerboggs570]

What kind of exhaust did it have and muffler on it and would it work on a 94 straight line

[@motox4208]

how much are the raffle tickes going to be?

[@KevinReyes-gp4cp]

Que año es tu grand cherokee es laredo o limited y q motor tiene. Saludos desde la paz baja california sur, mexico.

[@dustinwhittler8289]

What website did you get your Springs off

[@JMOLLFULLE]

Done...

[@evanholland402]

I was watching the stereo install video he did on the zombie jeep but I installed a stereo and now my dash lights don't work and the radio won't work with the headlights on if anyone could help that would be great

[@jorgeyanez2554]

Hi my fríend. Thank you very much for your videos. I have one ZJ Just like your. I have to replace the transfer and the front diferencial. Mine is 1993 Zj. Can you answer one question? The zj year 2000 front diferencial can fit my 1993 zj?

[@dannyhuffman3587]

This is a little late but 1. They didn’t make zj’s in 2000. You might be thinking of a wj or an xj. 2. It’ll probably work though because they are all just Dana 30’s. Just make sure the gearing is the same.

[@jorgeyanez2554]

@@dannyhuffman3587 thank you very much for your answer. You are right is Wj.

[@jorgeyanez2554]

@@dannyhuffman3587 now a have my ZJ and a 1984 CJ7

[@dannyhuffman3587]

@@jorgeyanez2554 rad

[@1crazynordlander]

Was the winch mount in the winch price?

[@bleepinjeep]

No I forgot it

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

my bell stays grey no matter what. lol

[@dillonhall3179]

Hey will 96 jeep Cherokee 4.0 will fit In my 92 jeep Cherokee they both look the same

[@bleepinjeep]

yep

[@dillonhall3179]

Thanks buddy cool builds by the way !

[@NOFx420x]

I wish I could go to win it

[@breezyridgeranch]

It says error when I push the bell???? Also the sped up talking was freaking me out lol

[@settripsbunch]

Did zj come with a manual trans?

[@1974gmw]

settripsbunch. In 93 only and where cop- gov issue only

[@braindeadnewyorker9569]

I get notifications 👍

[@novakmotorcars3656]

You forgot the SYE

[@bleepinjeep]

+Chris Novak didn't do one

[@novakmotorcars3656]

Ahh maybe that was just a random video I saw of you installing one

[@Skiridr22]

What about the labor

[@carolinabeacher1558]

i clicked it for notifications long ago and dont get any, i tried to unsub, then resub, but the blue bell never appeared, i clicked it anyway, lets see if i get notifications now.