You've been waiting for THIS moment! A Jeep WJ Build - Project Bumble Begins - Pt1

A new build is here, this Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ is about to get a total MAKEOVER!
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WJ Build Videos:
*Ep1: • You've been waiting fo...
Ep2: • How-To Build the ULTIM...
Ep3: • Project Bumble Build w...
Ep4: • Project Bumble Build -...
Ep5: • The Internet Says I'm ...
Ep6: • This is HARDER Than I ...
Ep7: • Not Done but we're gon...
Ep8: • Will Project Bumble Ne...
Ep9: • Cliffhanging in Moab W...
Ep10: • Showdown: Bronco vs Je...
Ep11: • Mistakes Revealed: The...
Ep12: • We Bet You Have NEVER ...
Ep13: • Instant Regret: Abando...
Ep14: • Jeep WJ From MILD To W...
Ep15: • Jeep WJ Crazy Roll Cag...
Ep16: • The Paint is still WET...
The WJ Playlist: • Jeep WJ - Project Bumble
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This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee XJ, wrangler TJ, wrangler JK, or any Jeep vehicle, especially the newer Fiat ones. How-to videos may be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.

[@rickduran5302]

Helllll yeahhhhhh!!!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 finally!

[@ACCRevivals]

Come on…..literally 5 days after I sell my WJ after I have been trying to get y’all to build a WJ for years you finally build one!!!! Dang it! Still excited to see this build!

[@bleepinjeep]

Time to buy another one!

[@ACCRevivals]

@@bleepinjeep Well technically I still have one! My 14 year old son bought a 2004 that is just about done. Might try to convince him to keep it instead of selling it for parts for his 88 mustang.

[@skeeterbuildsit6016]

Heck yea! Josh is not scared to wheel his WJ!

[@MyDIYBuilds]

4.7 WJ is definitely underrated, this build is gonna be awesome!

[@douglasbeary7890]

Absolutely need more dubj content... it's an unsung hero

[@NajarOffroad]

A WJ! Lets go🤟

[@elsydeon666]

Although the WJ was designed before the official merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler, Daimler-Benz insisted on a few things, including relocating the spare tire from inside the cargo area to under the cargo area, like a typical car. This required the fuel tank to be positioned lower. As such, on a WJ, the fuel tank hangs down and is exposed. Basically, Jeep was forced to give every WJ truck nuts. On higher-end models, Jeep gave them a cup in the form of a thicker skid plate/fuel tank mount. Hardcore off-roaders will remove the spare tire well, which is useless, and tuck the tank up for both crash safety and to prevent it from getting dropped on a sharp rock. As for heating the pumpkin, it actually UNaligns the iron molecules if you get it hot enough. The Curie temperature of iron is 1418 F.

[@jb3536]

Congrats on your Silver Ticket. I think the Off Road Wrecker games is going to be a huge success for years to come. It's on my bucket list.

[@MrMrsregor]

to pre heat, i use a larger weed burning torch. it hook to the larger 20lb propane tanks and it is only like $25 from harbor freight or $50 from lowes

[@airic2897]

It took many so many tries to quit, but it eventually stuck. Cold turkey was the way for me, the first few days were rough though. It’ll be 6 years this spring. Rooting for ya Josh, you should be proud of yourself.

[@bleepinjeep]

way to go dude!

[@shamuscella9769]

This is good, I’m moving down to the Oak Ridge area by the end of the year. I got an 02 WJ on 37’s, Teraflex Dana 44’s, air lockers, ATLAS T-Case, Clayton 6” long arm, Fox Coil overs w/nitro bump stops. Plus many, MANY more goodies. Love WINDROCK, hope to bump into this WJ and tear up the trails together !

[@joshshine2489]

That sounds sweet!!! I'll be here ready to ride!

[@taco472]

First time (only time) I ‘flash-burned’ my eyes was working in a shop with a half dozen welders going at once, and actually got the burn from reflection off light colored walls or panels. I quickly learned to ware glass lens safety glasses, because infrared or UV (the bad light) from welding arc doesn’t pass through glass. In fact once of the machines I run didn’t even have a typical dark welding lens, instead it had a magnifying lens and a piece of frosted glass. By moving the magnifying lens back and forth you focused the image of the welding arc on the frosted glass like a tv screen. You got to see all the pretty colors of the arc flame and weld puddle, really cool. In later years when I needed prescription glasses I always got pair in safety glass for work and never had burnt eyes again.

[@bleepinjeep]

never heard that one!

[@95Z28A4]

I have a kitchen sink faucet with dish sprayer on the sink in my shop. I installed it as an eye wash. I've used it many times to remove debris from my eyes. I'm sure it has saved me several trips to urgent care.

[@bleepinjeep]

Good idear

[@rowlinstoned3715]

Awwww that pup is so sweet!

[@Hlebanon]

Been waiting for a WJ build my entire life! This is so exciting!

[@bleepinjeep]

dang, how old are you? 😂

[@Hlebanon]

@@bleepinjeep 45 . My 99 Jeep WJ has been in family since 99, I’ve been working on it for about 10 years.

[@ericfaley9019]

It’s nice to see a WJ get some love. I’ve owned 4 of them. 3 of them I’ve done 3-4 inch lifts. They wheel pretty darn good. I’m seeing more and more of them pop up with small lifts ,32-33 inch tires. They have the V8 option which is killer torque. They have more room than an XJ . The price’s are still pretty reasonable. Not stupid prices like a clean XJ or any type of CJ or Wrangler. Iron rock has the biggest support for all out building them. There are others that some support. Thank guys for WJ love

[@Freedomisinthemind13years]

Matt the shop is beautiful

[@bleepinjeep]

Thanks, way more to come!

[@TaylorFeist206]

Stoked to see this build and stoked to see Josh's rig get some love

[@sjaakvaag]

Eufrasia eye-drops work really well with sour eyes like that.

[@guswendt]

I’ve been waiting a long time for a good WJ build on bleeping jeep !! Im building a WJ as well.

[@lowemountainadventures]

FINALLY!!!!! looks like its gonna be a pretty cool build!!

[@DrHavok1]

YESSSS!! I'm all over this build this is why I subbed to BJ in the first place back in the day... well it's not a zj but wj will do.

[@Weidjeep]

OMG I have a 01 WJ with 4in short arm adjustable front and rear and many other upgrades and I can say this rig is undervalued as a daily wheeler/overlander. So excited to see what some pro fabbers come up with.

[@kyleb4151]

A WJ! Finally!

[@brentfellers9632]

Air hammer works for stress relief too!

[@jjwcobain]

Great build idea the v8 wj’s go hard! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@ttocskael9309]

Finally! Wj build I'll be following closely, thanks Matt, keep up the great work, and looking forward to watching you judge at the wreckers games! Cheers from New Zealand

[@jimdawson2549]

Good for you Josh. It isn’t easy. I quit 23 years ago. Best thing you could do for yourself. The bonus is that for a while everything tastes better and everything smells better.

[@LTUSATV]

Can't wait to see this done, I did a full wrap on my JK44's too when I trussed them.

[@rhyswilliams695]

Looking forward to the build Josh!

[@nicholascampbell8025]

I'll have to study these videos for my own wj build!! Love to see it!

[@87sport]

great project to watch, love the dogs!

[@jameswmatthews]

I like this intro over the white board one. Both were funny though. Can't wait for more behind the scenes stuff on Patreon. Thanks!

[@rooted_walked]

This year is 7years that I have not 🚭 so happy for me. ❤️

[@bleepinjeep]

Way to go!

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

This thang going to be cool.. looking forward to this one I just got my 1999 xj back a couple weeks ago New rebuilt engine like 400 miles on it it’s giving me some grief. It’s been setting 4-5 years. .. it wants to run rough. Sometimes.. most everything is new except for the PCM .. I have some good people helping me figure this out and a 16,000 Dollar computer. I believe we’re about to figure it out soon

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

Thank you. Aaron W.

[@BadmunkyWRX]

I cant wait for this build!! I love my WJ!

[@Jan-pw4po]

Looking forward to seeing the build. Nothing worse than a welding flash

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Never heard of the military axle. Love the modification videos.

[@jaxonbill2701]

I like the build videos more than the trail rides. Everyone has trail rides

[@ronnychavez8521]

Watching that chonky boy go was pretty heartwarming 😂

[@clstjam4321]

Finally a WJ build!

[@quadscrib229]

WJ LIFE!! The WJ's are the new hot item in Jeep mods. Cant wait for the next episode! My channel will be showing many WJ upgrades as well. Great video guys.

[@GICK117]

FYI, you could use oxy/propane. It works good for cutting and a hell of a lot cheaper. Very cool build. I thought only 1 ton axles would do. I stand corrected.

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

I smoked 23 years and quitting in 2014 is the best thing I've ever done. There's no way and no amount of money that would ever convince me to pick up another cigarette.

[@jelly7310]

I quit in 2021 after 30 years and I agree. I can smell a smoker from 20 yards away now. My wife and I both quit and we're saving almost a thousand dollars a month.

[@WvlfDarkfire]

I'm trying to quit but man it's tough. Thanks for reminding me to put the damn thing down and go do something awesome like these guys at BleepinJeep.

[@thelonewrangler1008]

I've been smoking for about 23 years myself and I've tried quitting several times with no success so when I see people that have successfully quit I know the hard work they put into it

[@susansmith-franks684]

Love that you included the canine supervisors of the retaining wall work in the montage! ❤

[@bleepinjeep]

Nothing would get done without their supervision

[@tonyb2086]

I'm still sub'd Thats one of those crinkle cut fry when they just throw the whole potato in the chopper!😄 40's on a 44? I'm watchin' cool show👍

[@Steveindajeep]

So into building a WJ...just started one myself.

[@davidlongenberger3021]

At 40 seconds in is that the Chinese spy balloon lol 🎈🎈🎈😀😀😀

[@bleepinjeep]

spotted here first at bleepinjeep!

[@nopartsgarage6691]

looks like its going to be a awesome build.. cant wait to see the progress and the end results .. oh and it wheeling

[@cliftonneubauer7487]

U should set your torch up for propane

[@PhartPhondler]

Did he say canaveral groves??? That’s where I live😂😂

[@psg6314]

I've known for years you needed to heat cast iron before you welding but never seen to many people do it great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@Jp_1984]

4.7 wjs are super underrated. Way cheaper than a JK and pretty close in capabilities with a good driver. I loved my 99 wish I still had it.

[@MyDIYBuilds]

Cool! My father in law worked on designing the J8 axle!

[@MrMilhouze]

I always tell myself I'm gonna start my own project car but when I see the knowledge needed I think I will just keep to what I can do lol

[@donnageorge2873]

glad you got a silver ticket! Have some fun :)

[@bryanmcentush4788]

Silver ticket nice!!!,and as the smoking goes good for you bro!!that after work smoke that's the definitive moment stay strong after a month it gets better...

[@trailwest3416]

As a WJ owner and I approve of this video

[@MrSrtman18]

These are the best videos! Just Matt, and maybe one rando, building a ride, from start to finish. With links from EP 1 to finish of each build. Zj, xj, wj builds are all anyone needs in life. 😊

[@bleepinjeep]

Glad you like them! Have you seen all of the builds? What’s your favorite…. And least favorite?

[@MrSrtman18]

@@bleepinjeep i wouldnt say ive seen all of your videos. Im partial to wj first, since I just got a stock 04, 4.0. I love the zj, and xj as well. Im also not really a fan of all the other guys doing vids here Matt. Give me the hi sign if this is Matt🙋🏻‍♂️. I loved operation cheap jeep. Im going to get the desert hawk tires. Looks so badass lol. It was cool that that kid won it too. I really liked the $5k cheap jeep with you and BK. Again, I didnt care for all the other guys in the vid. Everyone wants their 15 mins of fame lol. It was pretty cool to see how you built it. Cutting and making control arms, cutting springs, and in the end building a damn decent crawler for lets say 7k, gotta add the tires. It hung with those other way more expensive machines and down right beat them. So im working my way through your builds. I appreciate the episode lists in description box too. Ok Matt, thanks for the time. Im a new subscriber too, with a new to me wj and this channel is giving me lots of good ideas. 😀 I wish we had a pull a part here in northern wisconsin, hell we got nothing here lol.

[@ryankelley6604]

Happy to see a new build

[@jdsrcs8061]

NICE!!!! I am looking forward to see what you do to her!!! I just got my 04 Overland back from the shop, it has been almost 10 months!!!!

[@bleepinjeep]

Can't wait!

[@kevinclevenger8741]

Can't waight to see this build. I have a 02 jeep grand cherokee wj. It's the overland model. Iam building it with a 5.7hemi and putting dodge one tons and 40 on it .I have the D.till fabworks bumpers and valhalla body armor on it now .

[@gregeverett6557]

Just finished my rear ironrock rock link on my zj last week. Been running the 3 link up front for a while and I really like it. I also went barnes up front as a truss. I'm not running 40s though. That thing is going to be a beast. Can't wait to see ir in action. Hope to run into yall one day at windrock. I live about 2 hrs away and go often.

[@bleepinjeep]

See ya there!

[@michaelbahl1809]

Nice that WJ is going to be sweet. I have a 04 wj and eventually I'll be putting Gladiator axles under it

[@dylanmcclintic6084]

This is great just watched this on zip ties fixing a teke handler then had to watch them get towed out all week

[@bullittdog4352]

Great stuff…don’t see super capable WJ’s on the trail very often so this will be nice change of pace! I’ll also get this out of the way for all the interweb dogooders …beadlocks and full hydro steering is illegal and everybody will die…lol!

[@20load1]

I still like an xj a little more but for a daily driver it’s the best of both worlds with a Wj

[@jmac6782]

Awesome looking forward to more content.

[@magnithejeep1865]

yay WJ!

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

Hey Matt, tell us about your hearing protection! 🤣 This is going to be an epic build!

[@bleepinjeep]

It’s custom made to fit my ear!

[@kimseyphillips6148]

Those welds look pretty good. Been watching you for awhile now.

[@bleepinjeep]

thanks

[@carlheintzinger6450]

I live by Canaveral groves but I'm from Pennsylvania I miss riding my rzr on trails up north I want to go riding at wind rock soon

[@redneckerykumpny6381]

Heck ya, I love my wj's or aka 4wd mini vans. Just to let you know they do make great submarines lol

[@bleepinjeep]

I can attest they do not!

[@CMDR-Cody]

I love my WJ! Mine is set up for overlanding but it is super fun.

[@Skiridr22]

Every new build is literally arts & craft 😂😂

[@tedz74]

Fun fact, when I swapped a pair of '21 JT axles into my WJ. I was able to retain the factory front upper and lower control arm mount. Also running the IRO long arm suspension.

[@camaroguy305]

Odly enough, I had a video of Josh trying to get up the steep, slippery hill at Hardrock in Ocala (December 2021) pop up in my memories today. He might have to go back and conquer it after the upgrades are complete!

[@joshshine2489]

I got up it before I moved up here, lol. Was a proud moment :)

[@Couchtater-1956]

Looks like the start of another great build.. I'll be heading out from North Carolina to the wrecker games.. see ya there.. make sure you order some 4x shirts

[@MarkoMygun]

Awesome job guy's, I think it's gonna be awesome when it's done and thanks for the video

[@bleepinjeep]

You bet

[@StormbornJKU]

Looks like it’ll be a cool build.

[@bleepinjeep]

its gonna be in the top 3 of WJ builds in the worlds for sure!

[@roach68360]

Kinda glad to see JK axles instead of tons

[@rocks2rocks06]

Use propane instead of acetylene as the fuel in your torch setup.

[@Mike-wn1vf]

thanks for being a positive influence and encouraging him to quit!

[@craigclark3279]

If you burn your eyes from welding plasma ing get a raw potato shred it up place on your eyes for 15mins you will feel much better soon. It work wonders.

[@brokenwrench404]

I had a 98 zj with a 5.2L v8, 33’s and some kind of terra lift. It was a all wheel drive hot Rod. I miss that rig

[@donaldhalls2189]

You can actually use LPG (Liquid Patrolium Gas) maybe not as hot but the Oxygen makes the LPG hotter than just LPG ,looks like its guna be a great build, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@cravenadventures]

The last good Grand Cherokee!!

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

The bleepin jeep metal band cranking out tunes.

[@williamtyler900]

I've got a wj build on 40s/tons like it better than my xjs so far

[@timfisher77]

when you are old and tired of working on your knees.. you will build some taller stands

[@arkansasmudkings9961]

I've got a zj built out exactly like that, so I'm excited to see what your final project is! I'm in the process of building it a 4-link and some one-ton axles, but I desperately need some new sliders for it as well.

[@bleepinjeep]

I did some sliders on the red cheap keep I believe if you haven’t seen that playlist you should watch it!

[@arkansasmudkings9961]

@@bleepinjeep Would those hold up to abuse, or would they bend into the doors, like these have? They seemed to be similarly built in what I could see of the wj

[@bradbrabson4475]

Best episode since the fc was finished

[@michaelclairforet5031]

Glad you are cleaning it. Matt works on dirty stuff, but Paul is even worse. He’s grungy! Glad you guys are cleaning up your work.

[@igotuapuncake1155]

this makes me so happy i have a weird obsession for wjs

[@bleepinjeep]

is it because they look just like mini vans?

[@igotuapuncake1155]

@@bleepinjeep to be honest yeah😂😂 they are just offroad mini vans

[@patrickrankin9591]

I've been waiting for this I have a 2000 wj

[@ronnychavez8521]

Thanks for the reminder to fix my 4.7wj to I'm kinda tired of getting stuck on 33s

[@bleepinjeep]

follow along, better get to collecting parts!

[@ronnychavez8521]

@@bleepinjeep Ill be following just waiting on the darn np 242HD and a converter for the trans 😅

[@SuperDad1776]

This is gunna be an awesome build!!! I love when sweet projects like this get done with an for the supporting crew! Keep up the great work guys we absolutely love your videos.

[@bleepinjeep]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Josh-we7kl]

Matt. Josh just needs to buy my ZJ project. And have you guys finish it up. Already has all the goodies. But just needs some minor things finished up. And just add an exhaust and ORI’s.

[@johnheadley7650]

LOVE the disclaimer at the bottom of the gray area! Playin with Jeeps you probably don't have to worry about cash, there isn't any ! The Jeep eats it! I have to ask, you are doing 40 in tires on 44 axles? aren't you concerned about front unit bearings? how do you overcome that hurdle? Looking forward to the rest of this project!!

[@bleepinjeep]

If you watch the original scorpion crawler build we did the same and it was great! Only recently went to tons to do rear steer.

[@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117]

One time in detailed my sister's car for some occasion. Had the seats out of it and I found something a little larger than a French fry. I found a whole damn chicken wing. IDK how people lose those tasty morsels

[@bleepinjeep]

lol, a whole chicken wing? thats not even cheap 😂