5 Preventative Maintenance Tips for first time Jeep Owners

[@Joes432]

we would all LOVE to see a death wobble video from a shop you trust, absolutely send it our way and thank you in advance!

[@chrisfusco1108]

Tip #6, stinger bumpers are lame --- Tip #7, please, for the love that is all holy...no angry grill.

[@johnmadsen37]

Yeah. Those stingers cause a lot of damage when people get in accidents. Not sure why people use them. A full covering number would do more.

[@JEJESQ29]

Or, it’s your Jeep do it how you want to. 🙄

[@boldrbangr9834]

Ditto on the angry grill 😒

[@72hogdog]

I told my buddy his angry grill looked more like a sleepy grill 😂

[@hellaacapella]

I’m only semi okay with angry grills if it’s on a chicks wrangler..

[@MrRanger1964]

5 tire rotation. Thank you. I've met so many owners that have no clue about this. I only wish you had emphized this more. 👍

[@GoldenK9Campers]

A comprehensive death wobble video would be awesome !!

[@dkoeger]

Yes on the death wobble, I have felt it on my CJ, TJ, JK and at least once on my new JL. It is only on the highway. If anyone has a video of it occurring that would be great for others. I know it will happen with this drive train. IMHO, what makes a jeep a jeep is the front axle, and that is the factor that contributes to it. I have not experienced it in any other type of vehicle. It is a mechanical oscillation, similar to a tuning fork, hit a bump on the high way, and it oscillates.

[@SuperDJMIST]

I second this recommendation

[@Mekanik_Joe]

XJ, ZJ, JK & JT owner here. I've had zero rust or death wobble issues through the years. The biggest thing is having an underbody rise when I get back to the farm from the beach or salt marsh. I built it for the trailers. But it works great for vehicles. As for retorquing everything, absolutely. I even do this with my wife's new independent suspension suv.

[@AstroNerd]

Yes, would love to see a video on specific steps regarding death wobble

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Good advice. Experienced death wobble the first winter we owned our 2022 Wrangler. Hit a rough patch in the road and the steering wheel started shaking wildly. Took it to the dealer and they performed a procedure to get air out of the system. It didn’t improve until I replaced the all season stock tires with wider all terrain tires.

[@Verb130]

I checked all my suspension torques at 3000 miles after new. Both upper and lower ball joints were about 1/2 turn to loose from the factory. All other torqued were great.

[@Conner_Kluender]

I had a liitle bit of death woble at like 60 as a new driver very minor and got an alignment this was after me and my dad completely rebuilt the forunt end.

[@michaelhewett6969]

I'd love to see a video on the death wobble. I've had two Jeeps that experienced the wobble.

[@vinnyc.223]

ALWAYS CHECK ALIGNMENT & BALANCE if you have steering issues, the shakes/death wobble, uneven tire wear, etc. I bought a new 2021 JLUR now has 43kmiles, not offroaded (yet), diligent w tire pressures, no accidents, & still bone stock (as of right now 🙂). I have had serious steering wobble at highway speeds, 3 separate occurrences from 30k miles to now 43kmiles of falling out of alignment heavily (major front toe out), uneven tire wear on all 4, and as of this week two leaking rear shocks. Too bad I love Wranglers (my 2nd now) but stay on top of Jeep with FCA quality control issues. Have THEM check everything if you have any problems.

[@Dmh06178]

Death wobble video would be great- good info on this video. Thanks Matt and Ryan

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for the pointers!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for watching

[@WildEpic_KL]

Man, love that JL set up and teal color! 🤙🏼

[@nickg5275]

Yes do the video for death wobble. JK model too please

[@officialmallcrawler]

I think that it would be a cool video if you guys installed an angry grill on one of the Wrangler. Even if you didn't keep it on for long. Someone will find that video informative and it'd be great for the YT algorithm.

[@leemen]

Great tips. After every long road trip or any time offroad I like to recheck all suspension and steering bolts.

[@allenx71]

Do the deathwobble video and please cover the TJ as well!

[@cjf1011]

What about your blinker fluid??

[@diorgrey44]

My 2022 had death wobble. My dealership took care of it without questions. I read so many comments how no one will fix it no one knows what it's about. They do and they fixed it.

[@brianmurphree189]

My 2023 High-Altitude had DW as well. Even a Fox stabilizer made it worse. Oddly, the dealer put a new version of the OEM stabilizer, and we're good so far. However, I'm not convinced the issue is indeed resolved.

[@diorgrey44]

@@brianmurphree189 yes I wonder how many miles will I put on before the problem happens again that will need to be replaced on my dime once the warranty wears out

[@frankconsidine5989]

Would love to see death wobble video

[@Boroffski]

Fun fact…. By definition a bolt consists of two pieces, one nut and one screw. So therefore, check your nuts and screws. 😆 All jokes aside I love the content, keep it coming. My sister is a new Jeep owner and I’ve sent her lots of links to your “beginner” videos. 🍻

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😂

[@DuyenNguyen-ui6mo]

Great advice, thank you Sir!

[@IanNubbit]

Idk if it was an accident. But on the 2.0. The black bottle at the rear of the engine bay is your coolant bottle. The small clear bottle in front of your washer fluid id ONLY for the water to air intercooler

[@JacobD596]

I hope a video is coming out over that front bumper… that things sick!

[@grootdiaz494]

You dont mark your nuts and bolts as you torque them? Makes checking a whole lot faster

[@mattskillman]

Gotta protect that frame from the inside out, hitting it with some touch up paint is going to be a losing battle. Fluid film or Surface Shield from the inside out will make the difference on how that frame is going to look for years to come. Our Jeeps get yearly applications.

[@Mike___Kilo]

Great video. Newb question: What tools do I need to tighten the various underbody lug nuts and the wheel nuts in accordance all the torque specs?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Not a bad idea to watch our tool kit video!

[@stillkicking8693]

I have been dealing with the death wobble!!! A death wobble video would be great since my 2021 Jeep jL 392 has been in and out of the dealership with no positive results!! Warranty ends this month so I guess it’s up to me to find the true problem. I live only a couple of hours away from you in West Virginia northern area and would love to have you find and fix it on a video or not . Semper fi

[@Verb130]

Yes please. Death wobble video.

[@leerfarmer]

Thanks for sharing‼️

[@fatguy9]

Ive had the sway bar links loosen over time too in the rear, the clank gets really annoying

[@hartmtg4316]

I'm really interested in buying a Jeep. But I don't really have any big mechanical experience. I can do basic stuff of course but sometimes it sounds like I'd be spending a lot of time on maintenance. I mostly would plan to Daily drive a Jeep and customize it to look cool with maybe the occasional ride through the creek or super easy trail. I currently have a 2019 Camry SE loaded with Sunroof etc with 37k miles. I just wanna make sure its not a mistake and that I could learn/do maintenance needed before trading in etc. If anyone can help with some outlook/perspective. As far as maintenance on my Camry I have had the oil changed, basic maintenance, and tires rotated every 3 months for the last 5 years at the dealership. So if the Jeep would be similar to maintain then not a huge difference. I also love to learn and wouldn't mind learning how to work on a Jeep etc. Thanks in advance.

[@Rafael-f4c6c]

what is the 5 tire rotation? Sorry, first time Jeep owner here. Does the spare get included when I rotate my tires?

[@mikej6901]

Where did Ryan get the gold wrangle decal on the back of his jeep?

[@GaryGill786]

From Distinguished applied ….they are super nice very professional

[@GaryGill786]

Matt Ryan could please make a video how to wash the Jeep engine bay … which parts we have to cover from water and how to wash it 🙏

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

You don’t need high pressure. You can wipe everything down with soapy water

[@GaryGill786]

@@hailtothe_rooster1572 do I have to bag or cover any of the components for example… battery or any other

[@nickh5049]

@@GaryGill786 The battery will be fine, but you want to keep water from getting into the alternator.

[@GaryGill786]

@ where can I find the alternator in Jeep jl Sahara unlimited 2018 rough idea

[@JasonWendling]

Rust. All the Jeeps I've owned have some with some surface rust on the joins around the wheels/rods. On my latest Jeep, I cleaned, used rust converter, and then painted over. Do you think I still need to put Fluid Film on or will keeping it clean and painted is enough?

[@spuriouseffect]

What color is that 2 door? It's too dark to be Earl, and too light to be Rhino. Is that custom? I've never seen that color before. I like it!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Anvil

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Factory 2024 color

[@spuriouseffect]

@@DIRTROADCRED Oh wow. The Jeep website makes Anvil look grey. My Rhino looks close to Anvil when she's dirty, but it's dark blue when it's waxed. I like that Anvil better. That's the best color I've ever seen on a Jeep.

[@joezephyr]

What is the correct way to use a torque wrench? Specificailly on my wheel nuts.

[@GeckoGreenJL]

What would you say is the correct way to do a 5 tire rotation? My jeep dealership won’t do a 5 tire rotation

[@jefftegenkamp8939]

Do you recommend under coating your Jeep?

[@brianehrhart9896]

Jl deathwobble video asap!

[@johnatkinson4543]

Have a '23. How you supposed to check transmission fluid?

[@vbelbel490]

What wheels and tires are you running on this Jeep?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

BEST Wheel & Tire Setup for our 2024 Jeep Wrangler 2 door! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl7beIKjeM-caKc

[@ConradF27]

What is the proper 5 tire rotation? I have been tryingbto find an answer online and im getting told a lot of different things

[@saljablo2767]

Spare to rear right. Rear right to front right. Front right to rear left. Rear left to front left. Front left to spare.

[@johnmadsen37]

I put a small hole in the oil pan so it’s out of oil by the time I need to change it. It does get chattery near the end, but adding more oil for the next five years fixes that. Oil filter changing is just a myth. As bolts get loose, it just provides more flexibility which is great for flexing on the trail. Tire pressure doesn’t matter. Mine start at 90psi and by the time they get to 10pm I after warming up on the freeway at 80mph, they are time to change anyway.

[@juanrosa2653]

I love to get a jeep but no way paying 100.000.00 plus for something that rust so soon, no way

[@gabrieldalcomune3044]

Hey question, how much pressure yall running on Ryan’s jeep? My mickey baja boss are sitting at 32psi on my jlu. But still seems a little over inflated as the outer half in are still not fully flat against pavement

[@Wrangzilla]

I run 28 in my 37" KM3's

[@GUDDAisHere]

How is there already rust???

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I’d love to know

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Did you or Ryan get a recall notice recently?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

We haven’t

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

@@DIRTROADCRED Must be for 3.6 Jeeps!

[@verticallines212]

when does Dan cummings accept orders for 2025?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

When Jeep decided to drop it

[@verticallines212]

@@DIRTROADCRED I knew better! 8-)

[@LukeEdward]

“…just like this one …” Ryan!?!? Are you….?

[@masoudshaghaghi5744]

Your tire pressure is too high, why 48?

[@andyrix54]

Preventive.

[@fastfed]

Dude all the jeeps you have had and and you never got a 2.0 or diesel engine

[@MrBoomStick]

They both suck.

[@PhatboyHD88]

FLUID FILM THE WHOLE UNDERNEATH OF YOUR JEEP .. ONLY WAY TO KEEP RUST FREE..

[@MrBoomStick]

Or don’t live in the rust belt. It’s not the Jeep genius. It’s the environment. Cars don’t rust where I live.

[@walternowak9984]

Really???

[@stairman3151]

4 door jeeps are only glorified SUV's

[@GT_KREW]

I have a screw in my tire, it’s been there for over a month and running good 😬😬😬😬🫣

[@unwrangler11]

You might get lucky and unscrew it to see if the tire still holds air pressure. If you have good off road tires with enough tread life left, the screw might not have went all the way through the tire but if it did and you leave it in, eventually you will have a flat tire and you don’t want that on an off roading trip so address it sooner than later.

[@williamevans2176]

More screws the better, better traction on ice 😂