Harsh Words Were Said About This Jeep And It's Custom Hoop And It’s Back!

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[@clivehorridge]

Almost 6,000 views in 17 minutes, is a good sign of the popularity of this channel. Greetings from Romania ❤🇷🇴

[@bradleymadosh911]

You guys are the best I can't wait to see what is next to be Built. Shawn is killing it on busting these jobs out and Paul Amazes me at what he does. Wish Ben was here thow. Ben makes me laugh. Great job filming Landon

[@bobtucker8875]

Great 👍 content guys. You guys do amazing work. Thanks 👍 for sharing.

[@marvincarter870]

Paul, Sean and Lando and Gary did some awesome upgrades on Gary's Jeep. Going to be much better.

[@xjeeper1]

Time will tell how the CORE lower 4-Link bracket bolts hold up. A design improvement would be to drill larger pass thru holes and weld in bolt sleeves to prevent the uni-rail from compressing. Over time, the bolts will loosen from the flex in the uni-rail. I sleeved my XJ front suspension mounting points and also the steering box bolt holes when I plated the uni-rails front to back and it's been solid for over 15yrs.

[@steelmill]

Really like the simplicity of those Cherokees, Nice job.

[@Joe-hz1nw]

It blows my mind they stopped making them, even if they got rid of the I-6 (emissions unfortunately 🤮 ), they would have still sold like hotcakes.

[@hopecooper1253]

Nice to see Lando on the camera today

[@rememberthis8795]

Props for using a crescent wrench! In all the years my dad was a service manager and even in retired life, he had multiple size crescent wrenches in his toolbox, and of course no power ratchets or anything. I love the channel and the whole family. Many Blessings!

[@POWER-LINKS]

Tip of the Day: Don't buy both S.A.E. and Metric adjustable wrench sets. For most applications, they'll interchange. True story.

[@logicalguy488]

You guys are going to get hammered by the safety police. LOL

[@kingspanky2794]

Always.... The only reason to read comments.

[@FabRats]

That will have to get in line

[@SchysCraftCo.]

It's coming along nicely so far my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@kirk467]

Y’all are doing a job for a customer, great to see! I thought y’all used to work on customer vehicles when I first started watching the channel! Good to see this repair! 👌🏻👍🏼👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Hello Lando, camera man! You go my friend!

[@SirensC3]

I do appreciate that you address the comments. Sometimes I feel like KZbinrs just do what they want and don’t give a … what people think or explain why you make some of the decisions you do.

[@ryanharding4199]

Nice intro Gramma Lolly! I've been cat scanned! ahahahahahahah Love our Fab Rats!!

[@leocarlos74]

Great job. Might want to weld that upper track bar brace to the frame rail and use a brace connecting both frame rail. You'll start getting flex over time. Love my XJ. 😊

[@randytolle6706]

PPE GUYS. PLEASE

[@mntmantimes]

I bought one of those green 40 oz Snap On hammers so I could be as cool as you, Paul, however I still like the feel of my wooden-handled hammers better.

[@paulhall170]

Sean is a tremendous asset; calm, unflappable and capable! Grandma Lolly may not like cats, but he sure likes her!

[@garymartin9728]

Sean never complains about anything he jumps in and gets it done.

[@danmyself5341]

We all know that your helper knows his stuff no doubt about it it's really in him, I just hope he never loses his humidity

[@evilbrat5376]

Personally I like that "Fish Mouth" front. Gives it personality. Nice job on the up-grade for the breaks and other stuff.

[@jefftabor595]

Good work by Lando and the green hammer! Of course the rest of the crew too

[@robertf4540]

I can't believe how tiny those stock front rotors were! I've seen bigger rotors on a go-cart! That is a must have upgrade! Good job!

[@jeepindave5464]

Gotta remember the xj was designed in 1984. They had 120 horsepower and 27 inch tires. They grew greatly in the 90s and the brakes never caught up. Then add massive tires it's rough. The WJ fixed a bunch of the 90s jeeps short comings.

[@Lexidezi225]

These things were tiny grocery getters. The Dana 30 is like the weakest of them all. That really should have been upgraded to a 44 from the start. He now has a ton of money and work into a very weak front end. But hey at least he’s having fun that’s really all that matters in the end!

[@michaelkraus5237]

Love the channel guys ! Ive watched every episode and learn something new with you guys every episode! Just my 2 cents You guys should cut an access door in the tool box so when things drop down you can just open the back up . Cheers guys keep the content rolling in .

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Dinner and a show.What more could anyone ask for?Thanks to All of you for a fun,informative video,and also for the country ride too ;).

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

Fixin the old XJ, nice!! WJ brakes is a great idea!!

[@ohiomoto]

I'm with Grandma Lolly. I am not a cat person. But, that little cat you have has to be the coolest cat ever.

[@melindaivey4772]

When you guys are grinding over your head and you're looking up you need to be wearing safety glasses. I know that you've done it a thousand times but it only takes one time for something bad to happen. Take care of your eyes

[@johnnyadams1755]

Another great day in the shop and a bit of scenery, what more could you ask for?😊

[@306Nation]

Paul & Michelle, you guys live in the coolest land, in the U.S. I’ve been in your area before. I love watching your videos to see all the terrain & Mountains. From your friend in Canada

[@georgealexanderp]

That old video of you putting the hoop on the jeep was the first vid of yours I ever watched!

[@tedhockstad243]

Whatever it takes to get the job done. Be it mechanical, body fabrication, be Johnny on the spots for other's. When the need arises. You are truly well rounded caring individuals. Each one of serves the channel perfectly. Bless you all 🙏

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Fab from scratch is fun to watch, but a kit install like this is what most people will do and it helps to see how these go in. 9:01 Who doesn't like queso fundido?! Melted cheese makes everything delicious!

[@No.Good.Guy.]

Leaving a comment to assist with algorithm. You guys are so cool, man. Love watching this channel and your family is beautiful Paul.

[@themassiveal]

I really appreciate that you add subtitles when it is difficult to hear the audio. The extra work makes a big difference. Thank you.

[@mikefurr5281]

Looks like you'll be doing rock sliders on this rig sometime too.

[@DigiacomoDave]

Just be sure to make sure that rear shackle angle is at 45 deg..once I put some relocation brackets in and tweaked the shackle angle I don't have anymore weird steering or body roll issues any longer.

[@mineaim7066]

On the WJ knuckle swap, the XJ/WJ upper ball joints are the same part number, but on the lowers you should use WJ ball joints because the taper is different.

[@theninja001]

I would have liked to see a forklift flex test, before and after the install to see the improvement!

[@Bobbywolf64]

Crazy coincidence. I am in the middle of doing the same WJ swap on my YJ right now. The bottom ball joint is the important one to change, since the WJ ball joint is a slightly different taper on the lower. The top is fine to leave. The bent C is a little concerning however!

[@TrzCharlie]

Hey Michell, we use Factor at our house. They are really good. We do four meals a week with Factor to make meals easier. Not a commercial. Just the truth.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice . Everything came together as it was supposed to. Great job :-)

[@markverloop8787]

Love your sat. morning videos , you’re informative and humorous time together. Also this is for Gary to keep him safe on the road

[@georgevindo]

Uhhmm, I think its Friday, at least where we are.

[@The_Samsquantch]

I'm a simple man, I see an XJ, I automatically like the video. Also another good upgrade is the rear disc conversion on those. You can rob parts from a Jeep Liberty's rear axle for that job.

[@jeepindave5464]

Awesome. I would replaced that inner c before welding reinforcement on it.

[@johnwiggill17]

Michelle, I took your advice and ordered up some Factor Meals. Since I'm a fat-ass I chose the low-carb (keto) meals and I love them! Other meal services don't even offer low-carb plans so I really like Factor for that reason. Super tasty, no prep, just a couple of minutes in the micro! I'm definitely a fan! Thanks!

[@larryheadley9843]

Hi Michelle, it’s good to see you in a video again it would be nice to see you in more videos

[@anthonylee2099]

Great job. Paul, Sean and Landon filming. Project made easier with a lift. Great kit. 🤙😎

[@terrynye3995]

Paul when the adjustable wrench fits and it works that means it's the right wrench

[@richardthomas1743]

Gooooood morning everybody and thumbs UP to Fab Rats! Get it done! 👍

[@UncleGo67]

Cats are Good Karma Grandma.. Socks is a Great Addition.😎

[@grant6173]

Look. I been watching this channel for years. Way before the golden nugget. I showed this channel to my Mom. She's like yeah. Her Dad always tore down the engines and set the parts aside for the winter. Reassembled in the spring. She loved this crap. Doesn't fit. Cut. Weld. Lubricate. You guys did me a solid. Mom passed. Anyway. Canadians do 2 things. Show up and work hard. Or. Apologize for accidentally be8ng the best.

[@HillbillyHippie530]

Happy Friday! XJ’s are my favorite Jeep. 🍻🤙🏻

[@gregb76]

Great job Paul you all are the best love your videos.

[@jamessmith7691]

Nice welding job, Hunter give you a few tips? lol j/k I like those old school Jeeps. The last Jeep pick up I've seen in NY was rusted to the door handles. Nice video.

[@joshmacneal2545]

I have Core 4x4’s radius arm kit on my XJ and drilling out the frame rails for those big bolts was the hardest part. Especially since the previous owner put some kind of crap almost like concrete inside the frame as a reinforcement.

[@joshmacneal2545]

I must have gotten one of their earlier designs because both bolts went all the way through the frame.

[@spiketro]

I love XJ's. The first vehicle i bought was a white 92 xj sport. I gave myself and dozens of other people stories that they probably tell people to this day. I had 3 XJ's in total. The 2nd one i kinda hit a telephone pole at 55 mph and flipped and rolled at least once. They are tough, light, and in my opinion one of if not the best vehicle ever made. In all fairness the 2nd probably saved my life.

[@paulrivers7248]

Grandma lolly said I just been cat scanned lmao idk why but that made me really lol😂😂😂😂😂

[@patrickgreen2361]

Everyday getting to watch Fab Rats is an excellent day.

[@98FleXJ]

Big XJ fan, sweet to see you building one up

[@acurarl9929]

The 4 bolts on four link bracket to frame are to hold it while you weld it. I’d nvr relying on them 4 bolts. Lol

[@andrewk6844]

Adjustable wrench ,In Australia the nickname is knuckle buster

[@georgevindo]

Nice job on that and another happy customer. Thanks for the video.

[@maxironpaw]

I thought using a crescent wrench when you have a shop full of tools was a Utah thing. You, Matt, Robbie all do it. Rory does not seem to but then he's monowrenchic.

[@stevevanpatten1372]

I already have all of the Gusets for my High Pinon Dana 30 for the Grief Maker.

[@billbillinger2491]

Amazing... with the amount of 'overhead' work (especially the cutting and grinding) you do, y'all are the masters of 'the safety squint'. ...that or you edit out the "Hold on. Got something in my eye" moments. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@williepelzer384]

They have a four stall eyewash station out back🎉

[@COM70]

Good job Landon ! Nice 👍 cut rate seems a bit too fast this week though. Jump cuts are ok at a slow pace.

[@Ckymacias]

Yes love XJ videos! He’s going to need Barnes frame stiffeners welded in next to keep the unibody from cracking! I fixed a few for others!

[@KIDZKARTBLDER]

Can you show the spacers that go behind the wheel bearing and whether you used the factory bolts or not?

[@echobeefpv8530]

Just fun to watch you guys, good times, thanks !!

[@FUCKEDUPFAB]

Thoes snapon adjustables bite pretty good too ive been suprised its not longer a thumb detecting nut rounder

[@jerrymestas1231]

Grandma lolly, is just a cat stand lol🤣

[@galenbywater2936]

Good video again and love the French vocabulary: Panhard and Voila!

[@TheOldaz1]

Interesting upgrades to the Jeep. Looks to be pretty straight forwards and brake improvement would be welcome.

[@wesgraham9588]

👍 Good job Paul Thank You for Another Great Video ! What about the Off Road Rollback ?

[@sharplanceforge1898]

10:20 thru 11:06 I bet the Core company you received the kit from were laughing their rears off that Paul, "Paul'd it"! I so see myself in that same situation often! Good humor keeps the frustration levels down.

[@MattBrownbill]

'We didn't even ruin anything' my motto on many a job!

[@bobhodson7640]

Hey Paul, Mitchell is looking good, we should see more of her.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

How can anybody not like Socks he is such a sweet little kitten 🥰🥰

[@geraldingram9351]

Thanks guys for sharing your time and life with us all, thank you. Gerald Ingram, NZ.

[@johnbradfield8167]

Thanks for the food offer. But I find it relaxing to cook the cheuage and watching you guys. Love your shows.

[@cottonclub6545]

Paul don’t know if you read comments,, but your steel billet cam vs iron gear is not compatible! As far as I know there only three sizes of distributor shafts. .5 , .491 , .427. Small cap Tbi distributor is .427 . Crower number 76002 is a .427 bronze gear.. But I would run a melonized gear . You can get them in .427 diameter anywhere , like summit .

[@chrislongbeard]

When I did this conversion years ago, I had to get WJ rotors drilled to 5x4.5. I guess there is a rotor that's come out since that is bolt on.

[@heartsky]

Owned 2 XJ's, super little 4x4's. Put a locker in the rear, 2 inch lift and those things will go everywhere.

[@JasonSs-ro7hm]

Grandma said she's having a cat scan?😮 Hope she's alright lol

[@marshallanderson4609]

Im installing these exact same upgrades on a project XJ for my daughter! Such a great kit, and GREAT people at CORE4x4!!!

[@alanm.4298]

Cats always know who isn't a "cat person" and think it's their job to try to convert them!

[@johnmorris7960]

At 5:09, what is keeping you guys from getting killed? Look at the saddles that are holding the vehicle up.

[@Praterphil]

Another great video, I can't wait to see the off road 50 Chevy rollback.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

I rock crawl with guys who have been running radius arms for years now. One of them won Truck Night America with his Jeep on raduis arms LOL

[@terencegillespie6675]

Ahhhh. The cute very sharp new cat has glued itself to grandma. So typical.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very Nice work Paul and Shawn

[@87fubar]

when i did the wj brake setup the wheel/tire combo i picked up off market place had those stick on wheel weights 5 foot later found the weird noise

[@terrynye3995]

And so you know Paul I enjoy watching you Matt and Robbie and Roy and I learned a whole lot from all of y'all I definitely appreciate it

[@xfactor5876]

was hoping for a bit of a how to on the break swap. The big jump in filming kinda nixed that opportunity.

[@jenniferrisenmay9657]

I crack up every time Paul says, 'waa laa'. I'm curious if he knows he is using a very French word. Voila (vwa lah). His usage is correct though, not like when he says something is 'sanitary'. 🤣🤣 I'm pretty sure nothing in any shop is sanitary. Also, I miss seeing Michelle.

[@edwinschlee8374]

With everyone working at different intervals you got it all done! Good job/

[@emtjc8465]

about to do this same thing on my jeep. was literally just looking at the same kit!

[@thevillageblacksmith8550]

Grandma lolly may not be a cat person, but socks IS a grandma lolly cat. ❤😂

[@TylerDuysen]

just seen chad yesterday at his shop very cool guy maybe ill get to see you and matt some day also great work on the jeep

[@UncleManuel]

I always hear "This brake kid is pretty awesome!"... 😂😂😁😁

[@douglasthompson2740]

Have any trouble with those axle tubes warping when you are welding on them? They aren't all that thick to start with.

[@katreniaclark]

Gary is happy, that is the important part. I personally would have gone to a JK Dana 44.

[@fredericauerbach2227]

Besides the Fabulous work your do, which you make look easy, you and your group are most always smiling, no matter what you're doing. At the risk of profiling, your "clean cut" selves, absent usual and customary tattoos, beards, and often facial piercings, are additive to (some) viewers! Well packaged in sum total.