EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT JEEP IS WRONG - History, Myths, and Misconceptions

[@BobCummins]

I have driven Jeeps for 35 years. 2 CJs, 3 XJs, and now have a WJ and WK. I've done 98% of the work on them myself. BUT, I have learned A LOT about Jeeps in the last three weeks listening to this guy. I especially love the junk yard (treasure hunt) videos.

[@amberematos]

Dude. I was already proud of a Jeep being my dream car since I was a kid and now I feel proud and educated. Thank you!

[@fromflabtofourteener9596]

Just bought a Jeep this past summer. Almost every weekend, I was out exploring Colorado's 4WD trails. Winter is no problem for us. Best and most fun vehicle I've ever owned.

[@bradleygunnarson3897]

That was very interesting! You definitely know your Jeeps! I am 50 years old and have always wanted a Jeep since I was kid. I finally decided to go for it and bought a used Wrangler which I love to drive and regret not buying one sooner. It is a pretty basic Jeep but I can’t help but smile every time I get behind the wheel. Thanks!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Jeeps cause smiles. That is all there is to it

[@kentsmith5672]

I was skeptical, but your history is dead on. A couple things I'd add to your take on why it's the most American brand; first is that the freedom you get with a Jeep means taming the wild. We've been good at that and Jeeps fit the bill. Second, is that it was born out of necessity and is definitely a "melting pot" of automotive history. But, like Ike said, it helped win WWII and we owe those boys that drove them and won the war the true honor of making Jeep the greatest American brand.

[@DEInTheGarage]

I love this! you are dead on. The Jeep embodies the american spirit that made us the great country we are. Thanks for the feedback!

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@DEInTheGarageAn excellent, concise, and very well informed presentation, but I must point out one glaring error at 24:20 . The 'GP' designation did not stand for 'general purpose' as has been commonly assumed over the years. In 1940s Fordspeak, G = Government, P = 80" wheelbase. The GP designation was on data plates of the first contract, Ford built, 'pre standard' Truck, 1/4 Ton, 4X4 G503 before it was changed to the standard GPW which was produced throughout WW2. The corresponding Willys models were MA (Military, first contract) and MB (Military, Second Contract). Ford's GPW was GP built to the Willys pattern. Also, the stamped steel grille was introduced by Ford well into production of the GPW. All Ford GP and Willys MA as well as early Ford GPW and Willys MB vehicles had the welded iron 'slat grille' similar to those found on larger military trucks. www.ewillys.com/tag/slat-grille/

[@chrisecker9341]

DUI is far more relevant than any lift kit on a Jeep. I like this channel, almost a kinda philosophical and analytical approach to the world of Jeeps.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha.. Thanks, Buddy. We do love Jeeps around here

[@jeepthingsoutdoors1973]

I know this is an older video but I love the history and the knowledge! Much respect brother!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate it

[@jeepcollector91]

My first Jeep was a 1959 Willys CJ5. I owned it for a little over 10 years. My second Jeep is a 1991 Jeep YJ Sahara. I've owned it for 20 years and hope to keep it forever...

[@DEInTheGarage]

Wow.. 59 CJ5! Must have been an awesome ride!

[@misplacedhaole6726]

My first was also a 1959 Willys. Silver and black. found the original Army paint underneath. Repainted it Desert Tan with OD Green tiger stripes. Miss that monster.

[@skylerl4052]

I could have listened to you for another hour! Fantastic video I felt every bit of your passion.

[@randallsavage13]

Brother I was already a fan and like all your videos but after this video I respect and love your outlook and knowledge on everything I'm a even bigger fan now...and even with ppls opinions and negative out looks I thank driving a jeep makes me feel more American and at the end of the day as long as I'm happy with that.. then the hell with what they say .....great video 🙏.. and jeep on

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks buddy! Jeep on!

[@travisbreaux2463]

Since I started driving I always wanted a Jeep. Work, on the other hand dictated that I have a truck. Now that the need for a pickup is gone I now have my first Jeep and I’m loving it. And don’t you know I named it Bantam as a tip of the hat towards Bantam Motor Co. for giving it all they had.

[@biohazardshrimp]

I'm so proud to be part of the Jeep family. Great video!

[@garrymacgill6351]

I just watched your Jeep rant and I like so many others,are in complete agreement with you.My Jeep history,while still a sparkle in my mother's eyes,she learned to drive a 1946 CJ-2A,and put a fair amount of miles on that beast of the off-road,,I started with a '53 Willys Overland Wagon,'53 Willys truck,'79 CJ-5,and currently driving a 2000 TJ Sahara,,and my wife drives a 2009 Jeep Liberty Limited,,it's more girly,just her style!! I'll continue driving my Jeeps,till I can't drive anymore,a Jeep junkie that's me!!

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is quite a Jeep resume! Respect!

[@aaronbudzinski3886]

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. The original stack, from the Willy’s Overland plant, still stands near I75. Wrangles and Gladiators are all born here.

[@RevtosTV]

Awesome video! Tons of great info and a great history lesson about Jeeps! Well worth the watch! I appreciate it!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@andysmith5940]

You sir have passion! I just bought my first Jeep (Cherokee KL) and couldn't be more excited to be part of the Freedom train! I want to fill my garage with Jeeps (GC Trackhawk and Wrangler).

[@DEInTheGarage]

Heck yea! It is an exciting time to be a Jeeper. Lots of inexpensive classic models around and some very exciting new showroom models if you have the cash.

[@jefffehringer4538]

Exceptional...couldn't agree more with your ultimate American brand argument (even though I have a heavily modified, 3 ton Tahoe that only goes from the garage to the trail and back to the garage)... Your passion is admirable...more people these days need to believe in something like you do...

[@madjeepernh6834]

I had my doubts when I clicked on this video but I think you nailed it. I've got a Cj7, a Yj and a Tj sitting in the driveway. LIVE FREE OR DIE 603!!!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Dang! Quite a Jeep resume. Ming if I ask which you prefer?

[@glidingmoose]

A little about myself and why I love Jeep. I was a bit of a troubled kid as a teen. I found solace and the ability to focus that I needed back then in the mountains. I did not yet have a Drivers License , so when I felt like the tail was wagging my dog, I would take my 22 browning , load up my pack and walk into the Wasatch mountains on a Friday after school, and return for dinner Sunday evening. Things were different back then. You could walk through a neighborhood with a loaded rifle and not be shot as a terrorist. Parents had the last say on the way their children were raised, not the state. They were kinder gentler times and the wilderness , for me , was the source of all that was good in America. Then I grew up, left home and life took over. There was always something more important than getting out and recharging my batteries. I forgot who I was. Recently, I was reminded. I have COPD. I can't pack it in anymore, but I can drive. So I bought my Grand Cherokee and she's going to get everything she needs to get me where I need to go , when I need to get there. (It's a partnership). She's going to take me back to me. God bless her.

[@DEInTheGarage]

WHat a great story! Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate how a Jeep has helped you regain some freedom. Keep on Jeepin!

[@randallsavage13]

Same here brother ...that's what its about finding that inner peace. Thank you for sharing this .. jeep on

[@rydemars]

Great story. I spent my early 20's in the Wasatch hiking, snowboarding, and Jeeping. It holds a special place in my heart. Thanks for sharing!

[@gristlevonraben]

Try a good brand of CoQ-10, like Solaray. It's usually cheaper than other brands too. I was getting copd and took q10 and it went away rather quickly. But i hope you still enjoy your jeep! 😊

[@robertmclennan6141]

Thank You! Loved it! When I was 14 I bought a Bantam for $50. I wasn't supposed to drive but I did. It had a "cool factor" I didn't understand then. When I was 16 I worked a summer job on a ranch. I was given a WWII Jeep to use pulling a cart from field to field instead of a tractor, mostly because I was the only one who could keep it running. The fuel tank was stamped steel which rusted and the the rust would get into the carburetor and it would stop running (no fuel filters then (1950s). It was a great little utility vehicle (although we didn't know that then). I have 4 Jeeps right now, a '97 Grand Cherokee, '91Cherokee, A "13 JK" Wrangler, a '86 CJ7, and a 59 Willys wagon. I'm just negotiating on a Korean War vintage Jeep (can't recall the model stamped on the glove box data plate). When I was in the Army, I had a military version of the CJ5. The greatest vehicles I have ever driven, and I have raced and rallied all over North America, and driven all over the world. Rob

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is an incredible story! Thank you for sharing. Sounds like you have truly lived the Jeep life.

[@-oiiio-3993]

Korean War era Jeeps were MC (M38), the last military 'flatfender', which was in turn replaced by the MD (M38A1) which is recognizable by its rounded fenders.

[@sludgetrudger]

I bought my first Jeep (08 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara) back in Sept 2019. I regret not buying one sooner. An absolute solid beast. I love it and am now a Jeeper for life. My daughter and I have had many offroad adventures this spring/summer. I have slept in it on overnight campouts, hauled my ATV deep into the bush, enjoyed the sun with the top off. It's actually opened my eyes to a community I never knew existed. In my view this is more than just a set of wheels to get you around. It's a lifestyle. It's something my daughter and I bond over. She never knew about offroading and now because of the Jeep she found another passion. Of course the dog 🐕 loves it because he gets to go deep in the bush and run around off leash. We have actually explored vast areas of our surrounding area we would never otherwise have known about if it weren't for the Jeep. I truly understand the passion for this vehicle and its history

[@dmchambers4196]

Excellent video! Loved the history & you didn’t miss a beat. I’ve studied Jeep’s history, beginning in 1995, when I purchased my first Jeep. A 1978 CJ5, for the purpose of going off road, not really to drive it anywhere else. I quickly became hooked on that little beast & have had one ever since. I sold the little 78 in 2010 & have regretted it ever since. My current TJ is my favorite of the Jeep’s I have owned. Other than upgrading to a 31 x 10.50 x 15 tire, it is unmodified, never having been lifted. I did go so far as to cut the dash & install a double din entertainment system. In the end, I’m glad I did it, but thought long and hard before doing it & was on pins & needles as I was cutting. All is good, she’s very reliable and I have no intention of getting rid of it. Enough about my Jeep, I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.

[@edwardjenner1381]

I don't have a Jeep. Not sure If I ever will. Heck I'm not even American, but this was great. Nice to listen to someone making sense and with a passion.

[@lwrcbcm8954]

Nice job. I like them also. (on my 6th Jeep, JLU Rubicon--love driving it)

[@CHMernerner]

horses was used to move things in ww2 too. Axis used Horses alot :) Yeah, Knowing that Your vehicle can go anywhere is comfort our mind.

[@regulatorg573]

Wow, got on for a little Jeep content and got so much more! With all of the craziness going on its so great to hear you talk about what makes it so great to be an American and how Jeep has played an important role in it. Thank you! Keep up the great work!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Amen to that! Thanks for watching!

[@HammerOfMars]

Terminator,navy seals,Simon and simon,mark and mindy the list goes on and on!

[@frankcurulli1244]

Great videos and great comment! But I have to correct you on the M151 Mutt. Its was the independent rear suspension that caused all the rollover issues! This was modified in the A1 version and finally addressed in the A2 version. Whilst it was a Ford design (with a tractor motor), the M151 was later also made under contract by AM General, the military supplier arm of Jeep. I owned an original MB Jeep for 35 years and currently own a Grand Cherokee. Yes, Jeep is freedom and American! Thanks, Frank

[@GTvehicle]

INDEED - The independent FRONT suspension on the M151 - and on Most SUVs that have it - is Double Wishbone / Double A-arm; and the front wheels stay mostly Vertical during up and down Wheel Travel !

[@tadavis12]

Just got done watching your video with the tractor supply winch and figured I’ll go back and watch all your podcasts from the beginning. Awesome video man

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks! Really appreciate that someone out there is enjoying the content we are producing

[@mikeyoung6347]

JEEP: Chariot of The Liberators. Good history lesson. You have been quite accurate. The contract Ford agreed to producing the MB, Ford labeled it GPW, had a clause requiring any failing component to be replaced. Henry Ford stamped every nut, bolt, part, and piece with an "F" so if the failing part did not have an "F" on it, "send it to Overland, it's not mine."

[@DEInTheGarage]

Interesting... that makes a ton of sense. I did not know that. Thanks!

[@mikeyoung6347]

Thanks for the reply. I enjoy your videos and enthusiasm. I'm attempting to swap out my 2.5 for a 4.0. My Jeep is a 99 TJ 5 spd. Donor engine is the inline 6 from a 97 Cherokee (XJ?) Only 87K on it and it fired right up in the scrap yard! Donor tranny and transfer case + shafts is from a 97 Jeep TJ 5 spd. I'm purchasing a new radiator for it, do I need cooling fans? I've got Rodney's Jeep Parts in Dover Penn. getting me an ECM and wiring harness. What specifics am I overlooking to make this happen flawlessly? what would be the correct ECM and harness? Thanks

[@matadorprime]

Loved your history lesson. I loved, loved your conclusion! Driving back from Yosemite after wheeling, in my early 20's, long hair, YJ doorless and topless, weather from heaven, and no shirt on (male btw) = FREEDOM! Strangely enough, that ride back home is what I remember most from that trip.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Beautiful! Sounds like an awesome trip. I am an absolutely junkie for freedom

[@matadorprime]

Oh yeah! My most memorable times are those in which I felt completely free.@@DEInTheGarage

[@twilight1254]

I cried at the end Thanks for reigniting my love for my Jeep again

[@nz0z134]

Just ordered my 4th jeep. This is the best jeep video I've ever seen.

[@dougpreston803]

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS ON JEEP I HAVE SEEN.... MACHINE REPAIRMAN AT TOLEDO ASSEMBLY COMPLEX...... WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN WHAT WE BUILD... IN AMERICA.... THANK YOU AGAIN FOR GREAT VIDEO MADE MY DAY

[@markglenn8239]

Thanks Doug! I learned a lot and you put into words so many things I feel about my Cherokee.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Awesome! It is always great to hear that others out there are thinking what I am thinking

[@-oiiio-3993]

I'm a card carrying Cherokee citizen who drives a Willys.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@DEInTheGarage It's an affliction. I've had it for decades. If fact I have a considerable pile of 134 engines, transmissions, and parts that I need to sell as well as a couple of 'project' Willys Jeeps.

[@jamalwalker2104]

What an excellent video. This is my second Jeep. I love it.

[@timeless6964]

A little more trivia, Jeeps are Americana, as Is Colt firearms!!..And Land Rovers, were a Copy of a Jeep!! Land Rover bought a Jeep, disassembled it, copied it, and then called it the British Land Rover.. I have owned Jeeps for over 35 years..My first was a Jeep J-2000 PU, now I have a 87 YJ......Great Informative video!!!

[@DEInTheGarage]

It is a lifestyle.. once you buy a Jeep, your driving experience will never be the same again!

[@dougontheotherchannel3078]

Toyota did the same thing! The FJ40 was originally called the the "Toyota Jeep".. that didn't last long before Kaiser Jeep asked them to kindly STFU and rename their bucket.. And "FJ" will forever more will stand for FAKE JEEP. hahah

[@Folfumis]

Getting a Jeep was possibly the best choice I had ever made. It's cheap tin can construction made me realize I needed a Land Cruiser. :) I do miss that 4.0L though.

[@dougontheotherchannel3078]

wow... shots fired. haha. I think you hit the nail on the head though. Jeeps are cheap. for better or worse. cheap to buy, cheap to maintain, cheap to modify.. I drive nothing but old Grand Cherokees which are a dime a dozen in the junk yards. Both mine have over 200k miles and when something breaks I can head to a u-pull yard and find a replacement part for a few dollars. I have respect for Toyota's offroad capability, but you wouldn't catch me dead in one.

[@Folfumis]

Jeez, re-reading what I said I kinda sounded more hostile than I intended to. I kid you Jeepers, I'm jealous of how cheap you can buy, repair, and modify your rigs. My Jeeps new O2 sensor and rad cost less than a new charcoal canister for my LC. That being said though, my glorious tanky import can beat your dinky domestic any day. Oh and nice rig, if your profile picture is yours!

[@avdalex]

What a great inspirational and educational video! Wow! Thanks buddy!

[@noehctuccmliw]

A shout out from 🇨🇦 Canada. I love my current Jeep (The Bronco 2 & the little Zukes of my past were fun & reliable too..) Our countries have fought side by side many times. Many of us are proud Jeep owners for that same sense of freedom described in this video. Let's keep on being great neighbors. And let's get covid behind us so we can keep on Jeep'n on in each other's fantastic landscapes. Thanks for the well explained Jeep history lesson brother! Good-day eh!

[@aussietaipan8700]

Subscribed. My Jeep story and why I love my 2000 WJ 4.7L GC. In 2015, I need a 4x4 to tow and launch an 8m boat so I searched for a cheap but good XJ. I found a few that were ok but I located the WJ with an "engine tick". The car body and paint was perfect, the leather interior was perfect but the engine tick was s spun big end KNOCK. I purchased the car for $1000 (down from 3K asking price). Here is what I fixed/replaced. New fully reco HO 4.7L (they did not have standard engines) All HO parts Bonnet and tail gate struts Dash out to replace broken blend doors, the AC evap and heater core was replaced with new at the same time. I also had to epoxy the dash pad to the dash frame as it was separating. Reco Steering box Front and rear shockers Front and rear disk machine Front drive shaft and bearing hub replacement All up 7K and the car drives like new. 2020 the car still looks perfect and drives very well. Fuel economy (its not my daily) is good on long distance runs. I have driven 880klm on a single tank easily. I swear the car looks like its smiling when looking at it from the front.

[@IamSalty45]

New XJ owner here, thanks for this video- very informative and entertaining. What I find most interesting about the Goonies XJ is the sunroof. That's the only Cherokee I've ever seen that had one.

[@freddysanchez7614]

Got my first 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 sport a week ago and I'm 24 and I love the hell out of my Jeep i have no other explanation about it but just loving it and take good care of it.

[@glidingmoose]

Great video! You got heart! I was thinking halfway through your video "Chrysler should be cutting this guy a big fat check ! , He is doing more for their image than they have with their own advertising in the last ten years!" Beautiful lesson in the history of Jeep! and well delivered........with heart! The American way! Keep up the good work! I'll be back! I just subscribed!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Hello, thank you for the feedback and support. Glad to have you as a sub!

[@glidingmoose]

Thanks again to everyone that has responded with great information ! I'm catching up , slowly but surely.....

[@vfbaby2011]

Another great video! Glad to have stumbled upon this channel in the infinite black hole of KZbin videos.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Hey, Thanks! I am glad you subbed as well!

[@steelhorsecountry5245]

You really love the Jeep!!! Awesome video! I had a CJ-7 77' 6 cyl. and a custom CJ-7 85' Chevy 383 V8. I ride a Harley-Davidson now. I will never forget "It's a Jeep thing you wouldn't understand "

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is accurate.. I REALLY love Jeep. Haha. That sounds like a pretty awesome Jeep resume you have there. That 383 CJ7 sounds beastly!

[@steelhorsecountry5245]

@@DEInTheGarage Build a custom Jeep took a lot of cash to do it right. Been watching your other videos yes the 4.0 is a good motor and the 258 with light mods. If Ford had bought Jeep we would have seen a Taurus wagon on the full-size Grand Wagoneer (SJ) If Chevy had bought it would have seen a 4.3 V6 and Chevy would have drop the Jeep just to keep the Blazer. The Ford Maverick V8 in the 70's was selling better than the Mustang. The main reason for the Maverick was it cost a lot less than the Mustang. In the end Ford killed the Maverick the keep the Mustang. Chrysler did a lot for Jeep in the 90's and the golden year ended in 2004. I think Jeep forgot the core base like Harley-Davidson did by selling to people who really should be the car like 4x4 vehicle's. To me a Jeep is well a Jeep a little rough and yeah it will spill your coffee from the cup holder! I think a Jeep should have a inline 6 cyl. engine, solid axles dana 44, Stainless steel frame, leaf springs or coils springs I looked a new pickup they are not made for off-road 4x4, ,only the name is off-road these are just tar babies now. I think you should be on the Jeep board you under Jeep more than those clowns at Jeep. Oh, I saw a Cherokee other day don't know what year it was, it looked not like a Jeep and not able to go off-road so sad.

[@HellFighter55]

Jeep Gladiator Truck is my favorite truck of all time. Love the way they look. Absolutely gorgeous body lines.

[@JosueRodriguez-fv3hs]

Great history, loved this vid. However I do disagree on Jeep being the most American brand. All those points can also be made about Ford. Ford not only gives you whatever feeling you claim Jeep gives you, it has produced cars that are just as iconic as the Jeep (including actually making Jeeps before Jeep existed) and Ford got America on wheels, giving us the ultimate freedom of transportation in the first place. So not invalidating the awesomeness of Jeep, but most american? I don’t think so.

[@m2003h]

Dude You Said What I've told My Son in a Nutshell.Perfect analysis of What Jeep and We the Patriots who Drive these Freedom Machines Are. Thanks!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad this resonates with others out there. Jeep on!

[@Justdigit2]

Dude..... I have just bought my first Jeep, an '87 XJ. But damn what a great story and history trip you have taken me on. Thanks.... Greetings from the Netherlands

[@misplacedhaole6726]

I've tried to explain this to people. Freedom. Simply put. Nothing else drives like it or gives me that feeling that I can go where I want.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Amen

[@ArchDandy1134]

Glad I watched this! Rousing! We agree on most beautiful truck. I bought my 1st Jeep in January, a 64 Gladiator w/thriftside bed... It was a AAA Truck and is blue and white with Eagles holding a map of the USA on both doors.

[@williamschwan207]

ArchDandy1134 I would love to see some pictures of that rig! Love those trucks and the decals sound awesome.

[@57jross]

I drive a 2003 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 with over 2000,000 miles my dad had a 1997 grand Cherokee Limited that I put over a 100.000 miles on, it was totaled in 2015 then I purchased in 2015 2002 grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 with 133,000 a great deal , it was like brand new, it was totaled by a Chevy Tahoe that ran a stop sign (same year) and knocked my beautiful jeep into oblivion, I came out without a scratch. I didn't get the value out of it because of the year only the 3000 I paid for it. couldn't find a better deal so i settled for the 2003 , like you said, it is all american easy to fix and finding parts are easy as pie and thanks to your videos I have done a lot of work on it my self. and I'm nobodies mechanic , again thank you very much. long live the Jeep

[@franciscodanconia45]

This should be playing on loop in jeep dealerships

[@DEInTheGarage]

:-)

[@garroy7051]

I am late to this conversation but there is also another company out there with similar roots kinda anyway and I know you know what it is and thats Harley Davidson. Just like jeep, veterans came home and adapted and modified you name it. I telling you this cause I have my first jeep I've owned in the garage, an 87 YJ its a project now. But in my drive I have my 2013 JK two door the only way to have a wrangler in my opinion, and when I get tired of 4 wheels I get on my 2014 ultra limited Harley. GOD you gotta love America and the freedom, i just retired last year and have all the time i need to enjoy 4 wheeling and an occasional trip on the bike. Keep up the videos THANKS

[@dakota.zimmerman]

So much agree. One of, if not the only Jeep history video that actually has the facts.

[@alsims8280]

Great video! Thanks for the history lesson. I've driven Jeep for over 40 years.

[@deangrigsby6448]

Had a 77 Cj5 for years and sold it. I regret that. Just bought a 97 TJ and plan to make it my way. What other vehicle can you alter to suite your like without loosing any value.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea, seriously. I always say you can take a Wrangler, wrap it around a pole, flip it, and blow the motor, and folks will still line up to give you $4k for it. Only other vehicle that can be said for is a Toyota Tacoma. Not my cup of tea, but I must give them credit. You can;t find one for under $5 and the ones at that price range are thrashed!

[@defiancewins]

Fantastic video. You love to hear it! Jeep is truly the best for all the reasons you just mentioned.

[@jeepinbanditrider]

Consumer Reports did a very similar hit piece on the Samurai. Suzuki even won a law suit against them but the damage was done and it severely impacted Samurai sales.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Samurai is one of the coolest vehicles out there

[@zRayGun]

Made me cry. Thanks

[@stevenwaldon4469]

I'm sitting in my TJ and listening to this. Goddamn, I love this country and goddamnit, I love Jeeps.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Amen, brother!

[@Themelaninjeeper]

I absolutely love your passion for Jeeps!

[@TerraFirmaX]

Love this video. Just curious about the 9 slats on your shirt instead of 7

[@frankporfidio9813]

Great Job debunking the myths but my OCD compels me to comment on two things ......The shirt you're wearing in a NINE slat MB/GPW grill NOT seven ! LOL probably just a mistake and you know it . Secondly , after the war with the steel panel wagons and pick ups , Willys really did pretty much invent the whole SUV market . Enjoyed the vid , Thank you .

[@michaelangelos5117]

Great rant. I picked up a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with 196,000 mi basically just to flip and then I fell in love with the car. paid $1,100 and put on new tires new starter new brakes but that's about it. best car I've ever owned. I used to drive Mercedes for years and I'm hooked on this Jeep. I mean, think about it I've got about $2000 into this car and it runs perfect it's a 5.2 l V8 I want to keep it forever and bring it back to original condition. Lol

[@bigdawgfan72]

Well done. Love the passion.

[@larrys9879]

I’ve had a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that I bought for my wife’s birthday. She loved that Jeep. I’ve had a 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ that I fixed up and customized. I gave that to my son and replaced it with a 2015 Jeep JK Wrangler Freedom. Jeeps are fun but they aren’t designed to be a daily driver SUV. If you buy a Jeep Wrangler to use as a daily driver you may very well be disappointed. They aren’t fuel efficient and they ride rough, but they are a heck of a lot of fun.

[@coachbiggsremedy9634]

Absolutely amazing channel sir, I as well big fan of Jeep and America

[@robertlaird6746]

I have a 1961 M151 and a M151A2 as well as a 1962 Jeep panel delivery with barn doors, 1962 Jeep J300, 1965 Jeep J200 and a 1964 Toyota FJ40.

[@patrickmichael1057]

Alright! I do love me some all American ranting but I will take an MB or M 38 over any other models, I learned to drive in a M 38 love the simplicity of them.🇺🇸

[@glidingmoose]

"It's a Jeep. If I wanted a Hummer I would call your sister......." A bumper sticker I just bought from "Jeep Porn".

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha... damn that is blunt. Love it!

[@blainedavies2282]

Dude... you need to pitch this to a film maker and someone needs to make a movie about this..

[@DEInTheGarage]

Right?? That would be awesome

[@wildbill23c]

Jeep supposedly derived from the military term GP (General Purpose) Geepee, and eventually it became the iconic name of today JEEP.

[@-oiiio-3993]

It did not stand for 'general purpose' as has been commonly assumed over the years. In Fordspeak, G = Government, P = 80" wheelbase. The GP designation was on data plates of the first contract, Ford built, 'pre standard' Truck, 1/4 Ton, 4X4 G503 before it was changed to the standard GPW which was produced throughout WW2. The corresponding Willys models were MA (Military, first contract) and MB (Military, Second Contract). Ford's GPW was GP built to the Willys pattern.

[@allensnook7760]

Amen,what a wonderfull rant and history lesson all in one.iam a grand Cherokee owner and afficicon myself.at present 2002 wj before that 98zj and before that 98xj so yeah I'm with you.ive gone to bantam jeep festival in 2015 in butler pa.had a blast.plus the army pin up retro gals got my motor revving too if you know what I mean.anyhow godbless the vision.america all the way.!!!snookie from pa.gear on d&e....piece 😝😝😝😝

[@mikeestrella2]

After watching and listening to the all American Express yes I said express cause I heard that on MASH one time. I had to go hop in my Wrangler at 2am and go for a ride. As I came back home I wandered should have I taken one of the trucks instead. ( J 2000 --- J 10 ) no matter what I was in a Jeep on a night ride through a lil hour long trail. It's good to have that freedom 🇺🇸

[@wizard3z868]

my biggest peev from pple its a soft top it must be cold in the winter i ,live in new england its hard to tell pple that extra bit of metal and cardboard head liner is not much more insulation than what i have and also it has a great heater and the cabin isnt exactly that big

[@felishiadarling]

Plus Jeeps run hot especially from the floorboards and firewall. I knew from the beginning when I bought mine 14 years ago. It states in the manual to always run the air, in the least, on low to the leg area and never without the carpet or liner because of how hot they are. 😉

[@tadavis12]

Got an idea for a drinking game, take a drink every time you say Jeep! Great vid man I love Jeeps.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Haha.. thanks for the feedback. I you follow me around drinking whenever I say "Jeep" your liver is gonna quit before lunch!

[@bobmcbride7058]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@abrahambaker5085]

Got me pumped. Thanks

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I like the premise of a jeep....It's ground clearance, adequate power, endless aftermarket mods, and yes even the freedom it gives me to go any place I'd want to go. I just can't justify buying one because of the shoddy quality of Chrysler/Fiat.

[@-oiiio-3993]

Get an old flatfender or hot rod a Mahindra Roxor.

[@katiebevan9866]

Sail... Jeep... freedom. I literally just bought my first Jeep JKU 2014 in memory of my dad who was a lifelong sailor. I've been mourning his death from earlier this year and I needed to add some fun and freedom; both of which he sought and cherished as a lifelong sailor. Learned a lot from your vid and cherished the final analogy. ✌🏾

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is quite a story. We wish you the best of luck with your Jeep. Sounds like your dad was quite a guy and lived that free life we as Americans cherish so much.

[@franciscoosuna259]

thanks for the nice video

[@CoreTrigger]

It's cool, my YJ still has Ford parts (8.8 rear diff)..

[@sneakthief5724]

This is awesome! I love it! Jeep on!

[@lokirip2372]

I've owned a cj5 for 20 years and had never heard the rollover comments. I do watch it on off-road inclines due to the short wheelbase, but that's just a danger that presents itself in extreme situations.

[@DEInTheGarage]

This is true. Anything is susceptible to rollover off-road

[@troyguinn303]

Wish someone would lift a smart car and roll it to take some of the heat off us Jeep guys.

[@-oiiio-3993]

The problem arose when the CJ5 became increasingly popular in the late '70s - early '80s and was extensively youth marketed. People would buy them and drive them like they were Mustangs or Camaros. Most roll overs occurred at medium speed on highway off ramps when people would over brake while turning. Basically, the 'idiot factor'.

[@SJ-EOR]

Love how you tell it how it is. And screw the haters. Thanks!

[@sockshandle]

With the ford 451 that issue sounds really similar to the Chevy corvair lol

[@glidingmoose]

Where She's at. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (special edition) 4.0L I6 Three inch lift from IRO (Springs,shocks, adjustable HD trac arm , and sway bar links) followed by Kevin's death wobble package , (basically needed to take care of steering bump). I replaced forward upper and lower control arms with HD adjustable's from IRO and new A-arm in back with HD anti sway and links . Planning to upgrade CV axle assemblies up front with chrome molly Cardans .....and upgrade transfer case to 242 or 231 (Have Quadra Trac II W/247J) .... protection for her soft underbelly , and to improve uni-body rigidity. I have not gone long arm, keeping everything short, but am beginning to question my decision, so welcome feedback in this area. Also replaced forward drive shaft with IRO conversion......am looking for input on front winch bumper and rear bumper . Still haven't decided what to do with spare. Don't like blind spot in rear-view when mounted over rear bumper, so basket up top likely. The whole project is a little challenging from a logistical standpoint as I have no second vehicle , no garage to work on it myself , and live in Jackson Hole Wyoming where shop time is a premium concern also. (One of the reasons I'm about bulletproof over high tech, that and walking -out up here is about the best way for a guy like me to loose his vehicle , a typical tow out of area's in these parts could range from 1900 to 3500 buck's , a little more than I typically have lying-about) Grin

[@DEInTheGarage]

Sounds like an awesome build! It sounds like you really have a handle on how to modify a Jeep. Not wasting time of flashy useless mods

[@glidingmoose]

I like a beautiful vehicle as much as anyone , but beauty to me is functional or it has no place on an off-road vehicle. When I'm in the parking lot of a mall, and some guy ahead of me has a truck that was obviously built by someone with bottomless pockets , and they slow down to 1 mile an hour for the speed bump , I want to get out of my vehicle , walk up to his , reach in and snatch the key's out of the ignition , look him square in the eye and say , "you don't deserve these" as I hurl his keys as far as I can throw them. "Have a nice day" then turn and walk back to my vehicle , get in , and drive away. Boulevard buggies are a slap in the face to every guy that wishes he could afford just once in his life , such a vehicle. But he is dreaming of the freedom , not turning heads. My goal is to know I can go anywhere an off road vehicle can go , without un-necessary risk , to myself or anyone else. That takes reliability that doesn't come cheap. It takes more than money for guy's without bottomless pockets , it takes passion and devotion and hard work. @@DEInTheGarage

[@gregleap1009]

I Love Jeep 2 and your Show.

[@charliekline3975]

Amen I love my Jeep

[@niteflyer3380]

feelin the Red/White/Blue standiN next to ya Brother... solid bloodline... "R" (ridgerunners) "drained Eclipse"

[@briankonkel4833]

Correct me if I'm wrong but Willys had 9 slots in the grill and when Ford manufactured them it went to 7 your shirt has 9. Anyway can we credit Ford for the iconic 7 slots? Loved the info thanks for sharing.

[@-oiiio-3993]

You've got it reversed. The stamped, nine slot, grille was introduced by Ford during production of the GPW. Willys followed immediately and used the same on the MB. When Willys modified the Grille for civilian production (CJ2A), a seven slot grille was adopted. Willys was granted trademark rights on the Jeep name and overall design, including seven slot grille, about 1950.

[@frankmartin3182]

Well said man

[@ukaszszczepan5538]

My WJ 03 4.7 HO have some wired knock between the engine and tarns... Gouse out when u drive. Most noise is on idle...

[@ukaszszczepan5538]

Any idea? Flexplate bolts?

[@manicoffroadcommunity586]

This video is awesome!

[@JorgeRomero-jt2ne]

Excellent!

[@kimflynn4037]

Well put brother, love keep too

[@jdwithheld8915]

Jeep wasn’t the only vehicle that was maligned as a roll over. Zuki Samurais were depicted in similar rigged displays of ‘instability’.

[@franciscoosuna259]

could someone offer their opinion. In the 1960's, in Arizona, a high school buddy's father collected cars. Among others in the garage he had a 1960's Corvair with the turbocharged Spyder engine, a brand new '63 Split window Corvette, a beat up Dodge Power-Wagon being restored and a beat up WWII era Jeep. This is 60 years ago, recalling details is a little sketchy and although everyone wanted me to be impressed with the PowerWagon my attention was focused on the Corvette. I simply walked past the Jeep and noticed a large bullet hole in the body near the door opening. The body at that location was not sheet metal, the “bullet” hole edge had extruded out like a typical tank armor hit. The hole might have been bigger than my thumb, but I was pretty skinny back then. I inspected the bullet hole and I guessed the body appeared to be about 1/2 or 3/4" thick. Hard to tell. The father told us that the metal was aluminum and I thought at the time for reduced weight. But at the time I was puzzled “if they were trying to reduce weight why so thick?” Now I am thinking that it might have been Dural that was also used in aircraft armor. Possibly the armor was on the bottom and wrapped around the bottom of the side panels? Like I said, the aqua blue colored Corvette had my attention and I did not do much investigating. Did Willys or Ford produce an armored version? Was it common? Rare? Was an armored version intended for special people? i.e. did Patton have one? I doubt that this jeep saw combat. The Jeeps were probably left to rot in Europe and few if any made it back state side. I don’t know. Maybe it was a factory one-of experimental mockup with a test shot? Any thoughts on this?