Dirt Daily. How to Swap a Battery in a Dusty Forgotten Hot Rod Jeep.

I built this Jeep in 2015 at Synergy Manufacturing for Ultimate Adventure, but it's been a while since I've had it out wheeling and the battery is dead. Plus the Jeep has been buried under a bunch of junk and cobwebs in the shop. On this episode I'll get it back up and running to prepare for it's next adventure with a new battery, but even a battery swap isn't easy on this Jeep.
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[@LUNITICWILL]

if there is one Jeep I want, it's this one

[@yeahman1975]

I agree its one of my favorites

[@gagewilmot5445]

Me too

[@Wrenchingandadventuring]

Same same.

[@alexsullivan3927]

Same

[@OntarioFreshwaterFishing]

This one is a close second, but tube sock will forever be my favourite.

[@Nils_Martin]

I miss Fred & Dave's crazy adventures! 🍃🤙🏼

[@jpk1962]

me to

[@Wrenchingandadventuring]

Summer camp jeep was one of my favorites. Glad to see it back.

[@sreno0207]

This is the build that inspired me to get my 46 2a. Then I sold it for lots of money and bought a new truck. I miss my jeep…. 😢

[@martinj8818]

Seafoam motor treatment is awesome stuff. Works great as a fuel stabilizer for vehicles you intend to (or unintentionally) store. And I know you "store" a lot of vehicles Fred 😉

[@-Mike-69]

I think Fred's vehicle storage planning is very similar to mine. #1 Park vehicle #2 Turn off ignition. Done.

[@benhallam2242]

This and the Willy's wagon swapped onto the yj chassis are still my favourite builds

[@joshgess2557]

Good to see it running again Fred . Also good to see one of my favorites it the background. The green Wagoneer .

[@jamesberry362]

I asked for it on the last video. Bam. Here it is. Service with a smile .

[@NCMTNBOY]

That jeep was one of my favorite builds and loved seeing it in the ultimate adventure series.

[@JohnBtons]

This was always my favorite of all the UA builds!

[@MansonMachineWorks]

I was just thinking the other day about this Jeep. How awesome it is.

[@monette44]

Thanks for sharing Fred! There's always a lot of tips along the way of a "simple" battery swap. Cheers!

[@jonathanriddick4008]

Oh yeah! I loved that this build was similar to Charlies BigSilver Ultra 4 aluminum hot rod flattie! Love the mix of vintage & racy.

[@duthsmotocave]

Ok now we need to see the fun buggy get resurrected. I can remember reading about that build in petersons 4 wheel mag. Would love to see it run out on the trails.

[@LScout800]

Man forgot about that thing. Did not even know he still had it.

[@ectolle54]

My absolute favorite Jeep build of all time is the summer camp Jeep. Watch that ultimate adventure it was in and how much power and how badass the suspension is in it. Only bad thing I’d say is it doesn’t offer much rain protection

[@phillip.9524]

I love the fact that the Jeep has a fridge / freezer in the back.🍺🍺

[@jameshall4385]

Looks like great spot for putting extra equipment but kind of inconvenient for the battery. Jeep space is limited so if it works it works

[@ryanjensen4097]

I just started this episode. I’m really hoping you say you are taking the summer camp jeep to UA this year!!! Still my favorite UA rig of all time.

[@seanmesaehable]

love the ultimate adventure jeep!!! but my favorite jeep you have is the Cummins jku. love to see it again

[@4xFredWilliams]

that one needs more work than this jeep. but it's time will come. stay tuned.

[@robbanks7393]

I would love to see the JK

[@justinschlaud9443]

Could you shoot a video on your Jeep/car/ truck collection? What is yours? What was Motor Trends? What have you sold?

[@danielbaker4395]

Thanks for the video Fred!

[@bdalton0295]

You need to get some of these things out wheeling Fred! We love all your builds and projects but you need to use and enjoy them some too!

[@davidready839]

I remeber when you took your mom out in this jeep and it was so amazing!

[@twrxzuks]

You’ve got to make some wheeling videos with the camp Jeep! We miss your wheeling adventures!

[@brucea822]

Wire Rats in Tucson. Rob Pinnell is the BEST

[@HardEarnedBacon]

Saw you driving this at EJS in 2019. One of my favorite UA builds.

[@chuckowens2713]

This Jeep was one of my absolute favorites, always wondered where it ended up

[@danbrown4205]

Such an awesome Jeep!

[@edwardharkins9855]

I really like this Jeep build with the aluminum body

[@rediron44]

A few things. 1-that episode wasn't long enough..2-I don't think I'd ever let that Jeep sit long enough to kill the battery, its too awesome to not drive. 3-I can't really say that, I only have 2 vehicles and mine will sit long enough to give me that dreaded slow crank sometimes when I finally drive one. 4-- I can understand how that sits that long when you have a bunch of cool rigs like Fred has...5- that's the safest battery mount I've ever seen, no way that battery is falling out of there..lol

[@dogpotter]

That was fun, Thanks for sharing

[@aaronscott2278]

Wow amazing Man can’t wait tell the day I can afford to build a rig

[@christophertaylor9100]

That little bag is a great idea under the seat

[@rocks2rocks06]

I had my battery under my seat at one point, but moved it to the rear. Now where the battery use to be under the hood has a ton of wiring who would have thought a 79 CJ would end up with so much wiring, lol.

[@Mr-_-Leo]

Love this Jeep!! I think it needs to go on another UA!!

[@mikes.9755]

Absolutely love this Jeep.

[@BornInTheDarkness-7]

I’m excited about this one! I love this Jeep!

[@robertroberts2484]

Probably seems small but I respect you fastening your seat belt.

[@Angrykromag]

Awe come on Fred take us out to PLAY!

[@adamclinkenbeardclinkenbea7741]

Best Jeep ever.

[@shanewright6958]

Another good one 👍👍

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

I wish I had multiple jeeps to stack all my garage junk on....

[@gatekeeperoffroad4252]

Should add A&A manufacturing seat quick clips

[@JonStein-mu5eb]

I want to do your trip to the Colorado river. I'm going to Monterey, tomorrow. I should be there for car week and it starts Friday. I'm missing Roadkill nights. We need to do some filming for dirt every day, get your show returned.

[@jeffwelsh1185]

Hey Fred, who made the canvas top and doors for the summer camp Jeep. I remember reading the write up on the Jeep when you built it and it went on the ultimate adventure. It will be good to see it back on the trail.

[@thrashmetal7588]

It blows my mind at the 💩 you just got sitting around these shops!

[@nathancharnley5932]

You could rewire with switch pros that would simplify everything

[@buildlife]

I have had a magazine with this jeep on the cover in the waiting room of my office since it came out LOL! Why a selectable locker in the rear and all time in the front? I would think the other way around but I really don't know!

[@number1yota]

You know Fred, if you sold me you blue/green wagoneer in the back of the camera shot, you'd have that 10,000 you need to race car wire this thing. . . . .

[@tylerhall2292]

Would be sweet to see it on UA this year!

[@erichancock6815]

Love the Jeep, but the battery placement is a concern, considering how difficult it is to get it in case of emergency & the potential for damage, especially considering it is laid up against a body panel in a Jeep built for off-roading where dents are common. Do I even need to mention the poor Avalanche? I would certainly think about moving the battery to a better spot.

[@HarrySituations]

Looks like plenty of woopow for UA!

[@markschwegler1100]

I think this dirt daily should have been relocating the battery...no wander you put it off so long...such a cool rig though...UA 2015 was rubicon..I remember that one. I miss clampy!!!

[@earlarthur9378]

Fred is that the engine you put in the Alabama Army Truck? I loved that truck - what did you ever do with it??

[@JeepBro]

Awesome! I have a Jeep question. I have a 98 Jeep TJ with Dana 30 and Dana 35 axles. I purchased some King 2.0 by 14in travel coil overs for it. I have 2 for the rear. Just wondering if I can make those shocks work with the Dana 35 or do I need to switch it out for something better?

[@LScout800]

It is a lot more work than just bolting in coilovers, with the amount of work nesesary for the jeep you should definetely upgrade axles... 14 inch coilovers are big.

[@JeepBro]

True. That's what a lot of people have been telling me. @@LScout800

[@christopherwynn1665]

Maybe a bus bar would be a cheaper wire solution.

[@ReadMichaelParenti]

Fred is a pack rat. And I love it!!

[@abnpthfdr2934]

Someone might have mentioned this before; I haven't read any of the comments before posting this: How do you feel about those lightweight Lithium batteries. I think it would be easier for you given the current location of your battery. Just a thought...🤙

[@i_fudg3d_my_pants]

Hi Fred, Can't wat to see you wheeling the FC Jeep!

[@-Mike-69]

Fred and Dave have built so many cool trucks (and cars) over the years that I have a really hard time trying to pick a favorite. This Jeep is certainly a contender. Help me out guys. Whats your favorite if you had to choose ?

[@tschibbs]

This is a sweet rig, hopefully he gets it out more. I really like the tug truck because it's the tug truck, not sure Dave was involved with that. Mom's Spaghetti is sweet and probably takes my vote

[@buckner1560]

Ok, I’ve noticed that you do builds and maintenance. But you don’t go anywhere. Why didn’t you go on the OnX run with Dave from Dirt Head Shed?

[@4wdtennessee459]

Those seats are so ugly that I want them lol.

[@wescoupland3985]

That jeep is awesome but I really don't like the front window I mean your gonna want all the visibility as possible and but having a small window that's not lower to the hood it makes it look silly.

[@allover4309]

Wonder which Jeep is now getting all the stuff piled on it ? aka getting "stored"

[@scottr9900]

Yeah, the Jeep needs a relay fixture, or maybe one of those Leash connectors. 7:55

[@JudahsTreeFarm]

Hey Fred! I have a tech question. Maybe you or someone on here can answer. I have an 85 Waggy 44, front end with no knuckles. And I have a 86 CJ Dana 30 WITH knuckles. Do you know if I can run these CJ knuckles on on the Waggy front end? I've been searching and I've seen conflicting information on whether my tie rod could clear the diff cover or not. Thanks in advance!

[@artmanriquez1191]

Hi, I would like to put a locker in my Jeep , I'm inclined to put electric but all I is air locker and a lot of air leak problems, can you tell me the pros and con. Thanks

[@JBarnes917]

Could this be a 24 hell and back rig?

[@kyleherlihy1511]

Send it to chadsfab in Utah for a rewire

[@randyhemker792]

👍👍😎

[@cameronyoung6402]

how many project jeeps do you have?

[@seancanoy]

If you ever want to trade that Jeep for a nice '05 TJ please let me know!!

[@zachadamczyk8492]

Fred did you move the lift in to a new place in your shop? looks like its more in the center now then what i remember on Dirt Every Day where it was closer to your tool box and the side wall.

[@rediron44]

It looks that way, since he tore down that wall that used to be in his shop, for another room. If you missed that episode, its on KZbin someplace. Made his shop way bigger

[@keithdecker3428]

I really wish you could get back on motor trend. Your show should have never gotten the ax.

[@greggoett]

Starts 1 of how many dream rigs.. a rig that without sponsor help would cost in excess of $50k and cries about being poor... Make a Dirt Daily @ Chad's Fab, throw in a wire loom sponsor or solder stick.. viola rewired truck.. rest of us will still be crying.

[@leerobbins4305]

How do I get that hat?

[@inspireonex]

It's baffling to me the difference in content between Fred and Dave working apart in their own shops after years of seeing them together. Dave seems like he gets way more done but maybe it's just how much editing/condensing of content he puts in. Not calling Fred a slacker, just my two cents...

[@rotwang77]

I think Fred struggles with getting to the point... A lot of this stuff could be a really basic explanation followed by a time lapse. It would make it a lot more digestible for viewers.

[@alexcorona]

I’m all for daily content, but changing a battery really?

[@christophertaylor9100]

There's a lot more to it than you think

[@Jack-tx2ve]

If the electrics work its good enough. Why pay stupid money to someone when you can have a vehicla that is cool and does what you need.

[@hodad200]

What up hobo Fred

[@stevekim7d2]

He’s a master mechanic, hasn’t driven it for a year because the battery died😬😬😬

[@danielkendall7081]

Well he has been filming a TV show every day for the last couple years, not to mention he has like 30 vehicles, and a family, not like it's his Dailey driver, it's one of many toys

[@4xFredWilliams]

who said I was a master mechanic?

[@danielkendall7081]

@4xFredWilliams right... ur literally just an average guy like the rest of us that likes to build cool vehicles

[@tastitas3]

ENGINE MAAAAAAAAAASTEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! @@4xFredWilliams

[@danielkendall7081]

@tastitas3 engine masters is the name of a show, and a competition

[@ocn2u]

If you already have this why are you tearing up the Toyota Land Cruiser does not make sense Land Cruiser would go a million miles if you left it alone

[@justemptiedeverypocket9520]

So are you taking it on UA or are you taking it to 24 hours Hell and back?

[@ernestohorn247]

"Promo SM" 😒

[@Joe_Blow215]

You guys need to get the band back together..... come on man

[@petefromhouston]

Dusty, forgotten, $100k “Jeep”… IMO, the cost of DED projects is why MT cancelled the show. This rig is the proverbial shark that was jumped over… 🫤

[@4xFredWilliams]

uh, that jeep did not cost MT $100k, plus it was built a long time before season 11. plus I'm pretty sure DED was one of the cheapest shows MT produced for years.

[@scottr9900]

A long time before season 11. Rob’s not even with Synergy anymore, I don’t think.