FREE JEEP ZJ!!! - WELCOMING A 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TO THE PROJECT DAN H CHANNEL

[@GoldyCraft79]

I used to have a ZJ, Then I got a WJ and I felt the WJ as a massive upgrade!

[@ProjectDanH]

Same here! I love my WJ but it's a whole different animal. I feel like the ZJ is much closer to and XJ

[@barricadegarage5361]

my favorite vehichle. cant wait to see what you do with it

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! BG is the best 💪

[@johnthompson7249]

You did a great job of fixing this ZJ. I used to have a 98 ZJ also and now I've got a 99 XJ as a project. Thanks for the tips and help on the channel

[@ProjectDanH]

My pleasure man! thanks for watching. Let me know if there is anything you need me to make a video of!

[@DEInTheGarage]

That thing is pretty clean man. I really dig that color and those rims. Big things happening on the Project Dan H Channel!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Big things indeed!

[@amberrose8624]

Super glad I found your channel and you made this video. I've been watching for a while now but only just found the story on the 98. I just got mine at a steal with 175k miles. A few similar problems. I can't wait to follow up on this story. Lots of work ahead of me.

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad you enjoyed it! I have a great ZJ play list for ya! hope you watch em all!

[@cibernet.]

Hello friend, I had a cherokee `98 I had it for 10 years and I only changed the water pump, from there I never visited a mechanic. They are fabulous. Cheers

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you. they really are great vehicles. 🍻

[@beejaythedeejay5100]

I have a 1997 2wd 5.2 got it in June 2019 following u dan n Barricade channel I will keep following because you to guys know jeeps n i don't but u guys keep me going at 60 iam having fun driving this instead of my Big 1992 brougham u guys n Barricade keep it coming Amen

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks BJ! I love Barricade too! I will try to keep you informed and entertained!

[@necrodh]

I own a 5.2 1998, last year seats start to crack , the sunroof is stuck, and the back door also need new shocks, paint start to fade, also makes some weird noises when driving, but is pretty mint, you still floor it and it jumps and go so strong with clean shifts, it has 220k miles

[@ProjectDanH]

Hell yea man, sounds like a solid ZJ. Can't blame her for her faults... shes 20 years old. lol Give it the love it needs!

[@ChrisTheAdMan]

Wow! I'm glad I found this. I bought the same year for a grand...it, too has the same probs right down to the front passenger side bumper, LOL! I was sold when you reported the gurgling sound under the dash...me too! Can't wait to see your repairs. Just this weekend, replaced lift gate struts and replaced the lugnuts. Three of them caps just tore right off. New front passenger side turn light arrived for $8 from ebay and installed a cover/striker plate for the driver door lock, gotta get the hinge repair kit next, wobbles about an inch out of alignment. Currently 224K miles, next up is drain (not flush) trans, replace fluid and filter and flush brake fluid.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Chris! I started this weekend... It's really banged up inside 😱

[@GoatOffroad]

How exciting Dan! You’re going to have so much fun tinkering with your new toy 😄 and using your head to hold the lift gate again 🤣🤣 can’t wait to see what it looks like finished!

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO! See I told you thats how I did it!!! 🤣🤣🤣 This thing should be Fun!!!

[@GoatOffroad]

Project Dan H - I like the name “Free’z”. Have you come up with one?

[@ProjectDanH]

Another viewer told me I already had a name for it and I didn't even realize it to be a viable option... But once it clicked I really liked it! General Grievous! 🤣

[@sergiotorelli4825]

zj my 1998 ... the latest real best jeep ever .....

[@ProjectDanH]

Totally!

[@sergiotorelli4825]

@@ProjectDanHjeep zj: luxurious and practical jeep with a real chassis ... at the front axle (DANA 30) I have fitted an Eaton Detroit truetrac torsen differential ..... orgasmic performances on all type of fields ..... straight on every hill, on ice or grass or snow or mud surfaces... simply the best

[@joeyparnell9573]

That's awesome! Congrats on the new addition to the fleet.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Joey!

[@markmay1655]

I have a 98 ZJ... 5.2, 3inch lift with 18" inch XJ wheels, 4wd..... 210k runs great.

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! what kind of lift? did you change sway bar links, brake lines and drop the transfer case???

[@markmay1655]

@@ProjectDanH used the Supreme suspension lift, it's got delron spacers, came with heavy duty spring clamps. I refused the sway bar links for now and installed new Sky Jacker shocks . Drives nice, I'm putting a dual steering damper kit on it. Stock sway bar and I mistyped.... the wheels are the polished TJ wheels and tires, paid 250 for all 5 and lugnuts, 2 inch wheel adapters. Have $1,250 in the whole jeep. Put the tinted headlight kit off Ebay, its $85.00 for all 4 lights

[@ProjectDanH]

That's great Mark! Can you send me pics on IG?

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice score Dan.Cant wait to see it fixed up.....

[@ProjectDanH]

Me too! Lol. I just scored some parts today. I'd be working on it right now if it wasn't raining!!!

[@garymarlow2333]

Aye just the other day I left a comment. I have a 97 with 150k miles. Very clean. V8 5.2. Love it

[@garymarlow2333]

I have the Tsi edition jeeo GC

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! Any mods?

[@manasseh7]

😂 awesome video man I have a 96 ZJ 4.0 unfortunately I have the 249 TC which is 4AllTime N and 4LO..but these trucks are great virtually indestructible ! I had a 97XJ 5 speed and felt it was much smaller than the ZJ anyway best wishes !

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother! Check out D&E in the garage. He's gonna put a 242 in his WJ instead of the 247

[@gabriellopez522]

Yes!! I have this exact zj. Can't wait to watch this progress so I can base my stuff off of this Jeep lol

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO! thats awesome. Thank you for your confidence in me!

[@youandiryan]

This is the exact Jeep I have except it's red and a 1995, I commented on your other video saying I was taking the np242 transfer case out. installing the new np242. I followed your instructional video. And it worked very good! I have the transfer case out and I'm prepping the new one. This is an awesome jeep. It's tough as a tank. With a 4.0 straight 6.

[@ProjectDanH]

Hell yea! ZJ Brothers now! 😁 👊

[@sumoddball]

love the limited ZJ's! how about a name like, "the windbreaker" 😆

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO, maybe on the next build!

[@brossovitch]

ZJ! Subbed for ZJ content! Got my 97 limited 5.2L for free last year. Completely rust free southern car. Just hit 128k miles.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for the Sub! Wow! Your ZJ score is better than mine!

[@brossovitch]

@@ProjectDanH Thanks! But mine is unfortunately only RWD. Going to try and convert to 4wd this summer. Mines PW11 (Stone White) same wheels with gold accents. Tan leather interior. Grey Star Wars headliner. It's odd the one in the video is newer but mine has digital controls for the heat/AC and my VIC screen is also more digital, with date and service intervals and alarms for sensors such as low coolant or tail light failure. I kinda hate the VIC.. Also, you've ruined my steering wheel! Hahah!

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO! Sorry I ruined the shape of the airbag for you! I guess there's many types of VICs.. I think mine is the lowest tech

[@brossovitch]

@@ProjectDanH Either way I'm looking forward to see some ZJ vids for inspiration! Thanks man!

[@awoimorf]

I have this exact same ZJ in red with 118K miles, it had been in the family for quite awhile but sat for 6 or 7 years, I saved it from scrap and I daily it now

[@ProjectDanH]

wow! God bless you! 😁

[@ryangallagher5086]

I have that exact same swishing in my dash but only for the first couple minutes after startup. I just picked up a 98 ZJ with the 5.2 so you just got another sub from me. Excited to see what you do with it!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Ryan! I appreciate you watching! I can't wait to dig in! Anything you want to see me do to this thing?

[@bobg2926]

Free ,great deal.bought one from my son $1000 .good deal 17800 mi runs great.love it .i will watch for what you do to yours goog video.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Bob! I hope you enjoy my ZJ series!

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Hi ..DanH..General Grievance.....nice name for the ZJ....buddy, I dont know you (maybe we'll meetup at a future Jeep rally) but your like my younger brother from my KZbin mother, lol. Anyway, Dan, Im physically challenged so, cant do what you do so easily now on your projects (im in my 50's) So, I wondered what you do when your not fixing up jeeps? You remind me of a friendly LEO. Protect....serve...... and fix up Jeeps? If so, great! Enjoying your channel. Learning with you. Thanks and keep up the great diy how to videos!

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks you so much Dave! I'm just a humble servant of god trying to lend a mechanical hand.. on and off the camera. 💪

[@Cherokee-sz7xi]

Wtf? My neighbor was just given a 2000 zj Laredo ! Damn nice truck! Gotta love a project truck.

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! Hell yeah we want ZJs 😁. It must be goin around 😂

[@CARLOSGARCIA-le8ll]

2000 it's a wj

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL!!!! YES

[@GaJeepr]

Door insert is NOT easily replaceable. The arm-rest is plastic-welded to the door panel. A good shop can remove it and recover (AMHIK). The glue on things from eBay that someone else mention are an option but a band-aid.( IMHO) The wheels are commonly called Snowflakes by Jeepers. The fact that the doors all lock and unlock is a big plus. To fix the seat just hunt for WJ seats which will most likely be easier to find and bolt onto the ZJ mounts very easily with only very minor wiring change (AMHIK). The front damage most likely also got the header panel behind the grill. It's cheap and you might as well get it because the factory one gets so brittle with age when you push the new headlights back in it will break easily (AMHIK).

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for all the great info Scott! the Header panel is destroyed! Lol.. I spent all day bulling out the bumper... It was smashed bad!

[@BobCummins]

You moving the headrest to the bench part of the seat made me go look to see if my WJ has the has the sockets in the bench. It does. My WK headrests fold down.

[@ProjectDanH]

in my quest for the perfect WJ seat set I found some that have folding headrest and some that move like the ZJ 😃

[@crayfishroll]

Nice deal getting that zj and making $2 on it. I'm currently working on my 5.9l so I will be following along on the work you are doing with this one.

[@ProjectDanH]

lol, thank you so much! i appreciate you watching!

[@MrPhila4]

I got a 97 GC Limited 5.2 V8 (for FREE) with 86k miles on it (albeit not as squeaky clean as yours tho xD) . Has a few things that needs to be taken care of, but I love this car so much I'm subbing to anyone that showing off their ZJ. Hope to see more of your ZJ in the future my guy

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for the Sub man! I'm diggin this ZJ very much. There's a white niner on ebay right now that's mint with 92k miles. I was gonna bid but now it's at 4k... too rich for my blood. It's a shame cuz its only 50 miles away from me in Brooklyn NY. I'll try to make as many ZJ vids as I can!

[@MrPhila4]

@@ProjectDanH Just watched all of your ZJ vids and I wish you had more subscribers

[@ProjectDanH]

@@MrPhila4 Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I'll keep em coming for ya. Share my vids and spread the word! Thanks again 👊

[@BasementBerean]

I have a 1996 ZJ Laredo with the 5.2 V8. I bought it new in 1996. It has wood grain in the dash, and a nicer VIN (which constantly displays a spurious message). I don't have heated seats. I have the quadra-trac system. So you've got the paint scheme and the wheels of a Limited in a Laredo. I just had all my front steering linkage parts replace with Moog parts. Nice to get a "project ZJ" for free. Will be fun to see what you do with it.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's awesome that you an original owner! I've been using Moog on my XJ so I will follow suit and stick with moog for the ZJ. I gotta sort this accident damage first, then the sky is the limit! Any suggestions?

[@reevesc87]

I can't unsee general grievous in my steering wheel now, thank you for that.

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO... if it's a bad thing then I'm truly Sorry!

[@reevesc87]

@@ProjectDanH It makes me want to put a light saber through the airbag. No worries.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@reevesc87 haha, that's great

[@patrickwynter1165]

You got a good brother sir

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes sir!

[@AquariusStarchild]

man i just got a 98 zj for about $80 (traded some hay for it) i was told te transmission was shot and it had a blown headgasket. turns out the thermostat was stuck shut and the trans was 5qt low on fluid. got it all sorted out and its a great rig.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's a great story! Man, what a score! Congrats

[@blueribb99]

I have a white 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 6 cyl with 147K miles. It's almost in showroom condition - garage kept since new. The only thing about it that I don't like is the hard truck suspension. Even with new suspension parts and better tires, I can feel the smallest bumps in the road.

[@ProjectDanH]

wow! id love to see it! it's funny you say that because my ZJ rides so nice compared to my XJ. my ZJ is stock tho, xj is lifted.

[@blueribb99]

@@ProjectDanH I'm not sure if links are allowed here but here's a picture of my Jeep drive.google.com/file/d/1hd7Oafm9nEM-Vr9hxgDgg_x75zJSVgJK/view?usp=sharing

[@ProjectDanH]

@@blueribb99 it's amazing, wow

[@mclehed77]

Nice zj man remind me of the one I used to had,can't wait to see the fixes and the mods

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank man! I definitely appreciate you watching!

[@brossovitch]

My heater core did that for a while after I changed my coolant, hoses, & thermostat. But it eventually burped out. Today I actually put about another half gallon in.

[@ProjectDanH]

Nice! I can't wait to burp my baby 🤣

[@firehawk6188]

Mine gurgles under the dash too. One day I got sick of listening to it and tore into the dash. I found a drunk leprechaun back there. Crazy stuff.

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO.. best Jeep Comment Ever!

[@jtmoffroad]

Can’t beat free especially when it’s in such great shape!

[@ProjectDanH]

Absolutely!

[@GraveDigger1982]

No heat would be the blend door actuator under the passenger glove compartment. Mine doesn’t have heat either but when I smack that blend door it will normally make the gears work.

[@ProjectDanH]

Ill check that little module thing if the flush doesnt fix it... i can tell its gonna be a PITA to get to. Thanks for the input!

[@GraveDigger1982]

Craig D if you’re is on defrost only try the little vacuum tube going into the box under the battery tray. Mine was like that for like 3 months and couldn’t figure it out till my battery died and sure enough I found that little bastard hiding and hooked it back in and it has worked ever since.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Guy! I'll give it a look!!!

[@TrailnTriggerTV]

I was just gifted one exactly like this except it’s a Laredo with cloth interior. It has 295k on it. Needs a water pump and a valve cover gasket other than that it seems mint. I have no idea how much longer it could last though.

[@ProjectDanH]

Forever! Keep up with the maintenance and it will treat you well. I love driving this ZJ. I would strongly suggest a transmission service too.

[@huntinfishinwithDwayne]

Saw one just yesterday. Looked exactly like yours but, no scratches or dents. Same wheels and, color.

[@ProjectDanH]

No scratches or dents ... Sure rub it in! 🤣

[@huntinfishinwithDwayne]

I love your XJ, bro. Mine is a 2001 Sport. I just put used 31s on it and, it's stock. No lift, yet. It rubs a little bit here and there but, I'll be taking care of that, Wed. It's a pretty clean Jeep but, I can't help wanting to build it, lol. 3" is as high of a lift I'm going to do. This is also my daily that, I'm turning into an Overland, of sorts.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@huntinfishinwithDwayne hell yea! I love it already! I have a 3 inch RC on it.. it's great for 31s on a DD! Good luck with it brother!

[@budgetoverlanding1062]

Love these ZJs, I've had 42 of them.

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL, 42!!! #Goals 🙌

[@splizteee1292]

I have 1998 jeep grand Cherokee limited 5.9 v8 4wd 180 miles

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! Since I got this ZJ I've been really wanting a niner!

[@gabriellopez522]

Dude that's awesome!!! I just have a 4.0 those 5.9 still hold a high value

[@splizteee1292]

@@gabriellopez522 like 3 grand

[@Disasterpiece5150]

180 or 180K?

[@ProjectDanH]

K 🤣

[@sidstevens9035]

I have a right hand drive 1998 ZG here in Australia. The G means they were manufactured in Grozz, Austria. Mine is GC LTD. Having major electrical problems at the moment and it will not start. The Jeep dealers here just laugh at you if you want it fixed or need parts yet I can still get new parts for my 1962 Series 2 Land Rover. Go figure !

[@ProjectDanH]

man, thats rough.. you gotta trace every wire!

[@huntinfishinwithDwayne]

I've got the gargley sound behind the glovebox of my xj. I believe it's the heater core needing flushed out.

[@ProjectDanH]

Good to know, I suspected heater core.. glad you backed me up 😁

[@cooper02ful]

@@ProjectDanH All it is is air bubbles, bleed the system!

[@cooper02ful]

it looks like your operating temp was low aswell, thermostat stuck open?

[@ProjectDanH]

@@cooper02ful it was actually just cold.. it cooled down over the course of filming... But prior to pressing record it was running for a while. Good eye tho! 👁️

[@ProjectDanH]

@@cooper02ful will do! Hope it takes care of it!

[@mattk7827]

Looks in good shape!

[@ProjectDanH]

It will be perfect! LOL

[@wyattcanavit7953]

I have 4 98 5.9l rims from my jeep. I put on a liftkit with new rims if you are interested. Also have the plastic and trim from it as well.

[@ProjectDanH]

Sure! Thanks for thinking of me. Where are you located?

[@wyattcanavit7953]

@@ProjectDanH I'm around macomb IL. I'm not sure of your location but if you are interested let me know.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wyattcanavit7953 I am! We're gonna have to get them to long island new york somehow! Lol

[@wyattcanavit7953]

Yeah lol sounds good.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wyattcanavit7953 would you know how much it costs to ship em?

[@yinandyanggames211]

I own 4 zjs a 93 limited 5.2 got for 500, 94 basic Grand Cherokee was given to me by a friend it sat in his yard, A 95 basic for parts so if you need anything let me know, and a 97 basic sat in a field for 10 years new battery and it started right up. Love them zjs

[@ProjectDanH]

Thats Awesome! thank you for the offer Travis! I may need one of those mode modules under the heater core! ill let ya know, Thanks again buddy!!!

[@marcaoomaldito]

i like your channel! i've a zj too! 98 limited v8 5.2! best regard from brazil!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother! Keep in touch!

[@edrakulic]

I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the 5.2 V8 114,000 miles. I need to find an interior since mine was used as a kennel. I also had a tree fall on the passenger side front quarter panel which dented it about 4 inches

[@ProjectDanH]

Awww gross! Fina a whole parts car that doesn't run! I love parts Jeeps 😊

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Nice lookin ZJ makes me miss mine

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Brother!

[@justdoingit.43]

the gurgling sound under the dash I also have on my 97 that I just purchased a couple months ago I think that it's because the heater core is plumbed backwards and all you have to do is reverse the hoses. There are a couple of other fixes that you might want to consider if you watch the videos on my channel you will see what I'm talking about.

[@ProjectDanH]

Sure, will do! Thank you

[@BobCummins]

That is a nice Jeep!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you so much Bob

[@badgerpa9]

Does the door say limited on one side and laredo on the other? Pretty nice ride, all Jeeps have weird noises it is an extra cost. The heater core maybe leaking too. Pretty nice.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! Haha, nope both sides are badged as Laredo 😁

[@steveray1809]

You know you're supposed to roll the vehicle backwards in reverse to fully engaged the 4 wheel drive, that's why you're hearing the clunk. I have owned a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo for 19 years with the select trac transfer case and have never heard the clunk because I have always rolled it backwards so that the 4 wheel drive would Fully engage. I have never had a problem out of it.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Steve Ray! The wonderful thing about our beloved selec trac transfer case is you you can engage 4wd on the fly! We are able to shift while driving up to 55 mph without ever reversing. Reverse does helps disengage it. The clunks were from the busted sway war end link. Thanks for your input!

[@asphaltcowboy84]

Jeep Tj 5 spoke wheels would look great on the Zeepzilla! I'm currently working on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ, I have three of them lol!

[@ProjectDanH]

Zeepzilla! Great name!! I don't think it's quite big enough to earn that title yet 😂. 3 wjs ? Lol.. I have 2 XJs and a ZJ.. why are Jeeps so addictive???

[@MrLdvo]

4" lift long arm, DIY steel tactical fenders for winch, 33 corvette wheels, aluminum DIY snorkel, gas tank steel skidplate, radio, gps.foldable minikitchen on the rear. Dirt bike carrier.

[@ProjectDanH]

On your rig or the General Grievous?

[@noahbones1221]

I’m more of an XJ guy (Own a 99 xj sport myself, 4.0 with 263k miles, runs great) but Love ZJs as well.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for watching! Im about to unveil my XJ plans... Stay tuned!

[@noahbones1221]

Project Dan H Nice!

[@smitty4699]

The xj seats look great in my car, thanks!

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome brother! I'm glad it worked out!!

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

My favorite Grand Cherokee! I had WJ but I like ZJs more! 😃

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome!! I really appreciate a good ZJ now

[@mahe0522]

The XJs have headrests in the back in Sweden as well 👍. I do not have that great storage feature though 😫

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow. Cool! Sorry to hear about the storage. Are the headrests removable?

[@mahe0522]

I own a 2000 sport and my buddy has a 2001 Limited. Both have removable rear headrests but not the ZJs smart storage feature for them once they are removed and the seats are folded. once we fold the rear seat we usually put the headrests in the front passenger footwell. But its a small problem :) I just can’t stopp loving my XJ 😊, best car ever. With $6.30/gallon of gas i’m getting killed at the pump but I can’t have just one jeep in my life so now i’m looking to buy a ZJ Orvis edition. Thanks for great content! I’m learning a lot 👍.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank for watching! I'm glad I can spread some knowledge and my love of jeeps! I currently have 5 at the moment! haha. my wife is gonna kill me!

[@metalmessiah4127]

Ive got a 300,000 mile 93 Zj laredo, love my lunchbox

[@ProjectDanH]

awesome!!!

[@seanmacdonald8476]

Nice! On a scale from 1-10 how difficult is it to not just strip that for your xj disc brake conversion? :) Just got a KJ rest end for mine. With no junkyards it was almost about to be cheaper for me to buy a wrecked zj to do the swap ha!

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! I know!!!

[@beatyslayz424]

Got my 96 last year for free has 255xxx miles on it i love the freaking thing Edit i have a question on the rear hatch right above the glass in the middle what is that? I need to see if i can get a replacement since its missing on mine and its just a hole

[@ProjectDanH]

On The inside is your 3rd brake light and your interior cargo light. Do you have that?

[@barrygladfelter59]

You're videos are awesome...i love my ZJ's...but can you swap the a 5.2 for the 4.0 workout welding...any advice is appreciated...thank you in advance

[@ProjectDanH]

I would keep the 4.0. you could probably buy a whole other XJ with the 5.2 for the amount of work and money it would take to do that swap

[@barrygladfelter59]

@@ProjectDanH i have most of the main stuff like i have a complete 4.0 with wire harness and ecu w/197k..all i neeed is transmission and torque converter and motor mounts..I've taken notice that most parts are interchangeable i was hoping it be a doable swap

[@ProjectDanH]

@@barrygladfelter59 anything is possible. you should go for it and make a write up. That would be awesome!

[@airsoftmasterpistol1]

Is that swishing sound coming from behind the glove box? On my ZJ i had that problem and flushed and redid the entire cooling system, huge clog in the core. Good luck!

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes! I thinks it's a HC clock that traps air!

[@airsoftmasterpistol1]

If you accelerate and hear is swishing in first gear (normally 5-15 mph) its definitely a clog

[@ProjectDanH]

@@airsoftmasterpistol1 that's exactly what happens

[@gabriellopez522]

On eBay they sell these arm rest topper that you just glue on.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you !!!

[@ldearhamer1989]

Did you finish the nav upgrade in the zj ?

[@ProjectDanH]

Nav will be for the XJ, but the set up should be the same

[@kotaman232]

Yes!!! I love ZJs

[@ProjectDanH]

Woohoo! Thank for watching!

[@grapejuice5928]

Nicer than my 94, it has black trim without it being spray painted

[@ProjectDanH]

I love black trim! its hard for me to refrain from blacking everything out! haha

[@AlY-jv2ew]

put a diesel in it. which one do you think is the best? 4BT? the one from Ford van? others? what do you think?

[@ProjectDanH]

diesels are great! im following a guy on IG swapping a Mercedes diesel into his xj. I personally dont like em, diesel exhaust makes me sick.

[@CARLOSGARCIA-le8ll]

Mine is a 96 GC limited 44 4.0 and i love it

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! Any mods?

[@CARLOSGARCIA-le8ll]

@@ProjectDanH not yet i have 1 month with her

[@ProjectDanH]

@@CARLOSGARCIA-le8ll congrats! Keep me posted then!

[@natemasterson1727]

The Laredo ZJs got paint matched trim in 98

[@ProjectDanH]

All of em?

[@haroldpetri1495]

LUV THE ZJ.... FEEL FREE TO SHIP OUT TO Graham Washington LOL 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank You! I think ill hold onto it for a while 😁

[@wildbill23c]

Well, no plans for it, so just fix that accident damage and leave it alone. Maybe fix that door arm rest and see about trying to fix that driver's seat before it gets any worse. I love my 98 ZJ. I want a 98 5.9L Limited too hard to find in good condition though, I've only seen 2 one was at a pick a part yard, the other used to run around town but haven't seen it for a while. Yes its an SE...but not really. Still a Laredo, but with some SE options and some Limited options...I have the exact same year and model and same color interior and exterior. 4L I6, selec-trac 4WD, Trac-lok rear differential, and 3.73 gears. I have the Laredo wheels on mine, yours has the limited wheels. The rear seal on my flipper glass leaks as does the rear hatch seal itself. Need to get both on mine replaced. I replaced the struts on my flipper glass and lift gate last year for $30 for all 4 off ebay. I have 157k on mine. Hey I just noticed the rear wheels are lit up on the VIC in your Jeep, mine are not, sure glad I noticed, I'll have to do a bulb replacement on mine. Funny, my previous 96 ZJ had the same sway bar link break LOL. I had all the bushings replaced in the front end of my 96 at the same time, need to have my 98's done too I think. Does your ZJ have CV axles up front or U-Joints? I have U-Joints in mine, difference between the nice smooth full time 4WD in turns between my 96 and 98. The 96 had CV joints no binding in turns, but with the U-Joints even in full time mode you get a bit of binding feedback from the U-Joints. The alarm in my ZJ went off randomly at about 2am one day, turned out it was the switch for the rear flipper glass, its a pain to get to so I just disconnected it, so when the flipper glass is open now the interior lights don't turn on, don't care about that part LOL.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's awesome, we have the same ZJ lol. Mine has U joints. It's leaking oil Everywhere! 🤦‍♂️ Im gonna try to find flipper glass struts so I can keep it open cuz I bet the ac is broken. Lol. I'll definitely be enjoying this restored to stock!

[@wildbill23c]

@@ProjectDanH Rear main seal, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket are the common leak points, as well as the front main seal. Maybe its a Laredo thing for U-Joints up front, maybe a matter of which transfer case maybe since the quadra-trac system was full time 4WD having the CV axles up front would give a nice smooth feel over the U-Joints.

[@ProjectDanH]

Ill probably lift it a couple inches eventually, so when im doing that ill drop the oil pan replace the rear main and the oil pan gaskets. Ill do the valve cover gasket when I add 4 hole injectors

[@Nathanallenpinard]

Its the exact one I got. Research tells me its the very rare TSI model.

[@ProjectDanH]

Agreed!

[@Nathanallenpinard]

@@ProjectDanH Mine has the dome light staying on issue, seats are more worn (back seats are untouched), wood trim, selec-trac, some front end issues, maybe a wheel bearing, and the kicker....a transmission that is going out. $800 but ZERO rust and no body damage. Mine seems to have a rubberized coating that was put under it. I'm probably going to take on re-building the transmission.

[@Nathanallenpinard]

Oh and I have that slushing sound from the heater core. My back up tank for coolant was completely empty, so I filled it. It seemed to go away after that. I do get heat, but no AC. AC might just need to be charged.

[@ProjectDanH]

Sounds like you have an awesome project car!!! Check all those door buttons I heard that of they're pushed in too far thell keep the lights on.. maybe spray some contact cleaner and pull out the little plunger with pliers

[@ProjectDanH]

I'm hoping it's just a clogged heater core.. I don't know if I checked the AC yet.. it's still too cold up hear. Lol

[@ricos9282]

Hey Dan my gauges on my ZJ all of a sudden stopped working I’ve been tinkering with the fuses in the engine bay. No result. Can you please advice now my a/c doesn’t blow cold since the gauges stopped working. Thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Is you alternator bad?? sound like you have no Juice!

[@1manmanythings144]

Ok so i think you already found a name General Grevious because it came from someone from our armed services, its a nice military style color so that could fit. And as far as the gurgling noise coming from the dash. My 99 cherokee did the same thing, had heat coming out of both hoses also but it ended up being the heater core. Best think to do is flush the system and see if youve got contaminants. If you do than likely its clogged.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow! General Grievous is perfect!!! And I didn't even realize it 😂🤦🏼‍♂️ Thank you so much! And Coolant flush is on the list! Hope it works

[@1manmanythings144]

@@ProjectDanH So do i, i didnt have the guts to do my own heater core. Though watching your videos i think youve done it a time or two.

[@JHartman214]

@@ProjectDanH yeah, perfect name cause just looking at this jeep makes me Grievous lol now get to work! You have 2 months until beach season ...no pressure

[@ProjectDanH]

@Craig D yep! It takes forever... Save a weekend for the job... You'll need it!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@1manmanythings144 yep! It's really not too complicated... You just gotta be willing to take EVERYTHING apart! If you do it yourself you'll save a TON of money

[@Drsivric]

Some Limited is missing it's wheels! It left the factory with silver wheels in 1998

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO.. it's actually as is from the factory since the original owner... A friend of a friends Grandfather

[@ChelseaSierraK.]

💕 it, hope i can find one.

[@ProjectDanH]

Keep your eye open Buddy!

[@ChelseaSierraK.]

@@ProjectDanH have found a few online, but none have that nifty little display showing which wheels are engaged.

[@ProjectDanH]

I'll let u know if I see any

[@ChelseaSierraK.]

@@ProjectDanH Thx Dan, but i'm in Ontario Canada

[@ProjectDanH]

@@ChelseaSierraK. exactly! Next time I'm in Ontario I'll keep my eye open! 🙃

[@rigsoffrods9386]

will you move it, suspension and etc?

[@ProjectDanH]

Sure!

[@mikecarr1484]

Sounds about right .no one is donating an xj. It will never happen. But these are a dime a dozen. These are sitting in every senior citizens house being unused collection dust. Take care. Have fun.

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! Yep. Thank Mike!

[@justinhubbard3050]

Love my 96 zj limited 5.2 v8

[@ProjectDanH]

I love my ZJ too... I haven't had the pleasure of driving a V8 ZJ yet

[@neilyakuza6595]

Transform her to an over lander! Name her Betty.

[@ProjectDanH]

Hmm, Betty the overlander ZJ. That sounds very pleasant!

[@markfuller8986]

I need some seats for my Jeep Cherokee limited edition 1998 do you know where I can get some real cheat

[@ProjectDanH]

hit Facebook market place hard?

[@lentmain]

Can I have it after you get done with it... I need a 4wd living Chiliquin, Oregon... Living on VA Disability and Social Security... Would really help in the 16 degree days in 3 foot of snow... Please....

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes, I agree. A Jeep would be great for you. Unfortunately this one has no heat.. can't figure out why. the transfer case and transmission seals are also leaking a ton 🙁. I couldn't burdon you with this clunker

[@lentmain]

@@ProjectDanH I'll tear it apart and fix it... Let me know... I seriously need a 4wd up here... thx... lentmain on Ebay

[@lentmain]

Please... I'll be glad to inherit it...

[@GraveDigger1982]

Got mine for $750.00. 98 Red/Pr4 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 4wd

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome!!! I love it!

[@phennig2003]

Nice and sub'd! I would do a 5.5" Rusty;s long arm with 35 Mastercraft Courser's!

[@ProjectDanH]

that sounds pretty sweet! thanks for the sub!

[@paulsullivan3549]

Just bought my neighbors 1998 5.9 ltd. for two thousand dollars. 200,000 miles.

[@ProjectDanH]

Oh man.. I'd make that deal every time!

[@paultynan8705]

need parts for mine

[@ProjectDanH]

gotta have parts!

[@paultynan8705]

Do you have a dependably parts place for the 98? Great videos switch one was awesome

[@ProjectDanH]

@@paultynan8705 thanks man! I have a few 98.ZJ parts . Not alot tho

[@chanchoneitor]

Canyonero uoh, canyonero!

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha, Simpsons

[@pea2278]

I have a 2x4 zj and I can’t find anything about it

[@ProjectDanH]

Make it a 4x4!

[@jaysmith5084]

Can I have the rims?

[@ProjectDanH]

not sure what im doing with em yet, but ill keep you in mind!

[@plsniper]

Dude, can you tell your brother's brother in law to get me a free Grand Cherokee like that?Have him contact me here on YT. Shit man this thing is a beauty!!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! He was gonna scrap it!! It was filthy, I spent a solid weekend cleaning it prior to this intro video. lol. I hope you enjoy my ZJ series

[@plsniper]

@@ProjectDanH LOL! Nice! I have an ZJ that I have to get rid of. Too much rust that I did not take care of in the past 10 years. Engine runs like new, as I changed the oil every 3,000 miles. Has 176k on it. If I can find one rust free, I'd keep it forever. Love your channel man! Subscribed!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@plsniper thanks for the Sub! Much appreciated 👊. I've been An XJ guy for 20 years but these ZJs are definitely growing on me! You should get a rust free ZJ and put the best parts from yours onto the new one! Maybe you can some recoup some money as a part out!

[@plsniper]

@@ProjectDanH Definitely will consider that. Thank you for the advice Dan! I appreciate it!

[@cravenadventures]

I roll him to 170K getting him to Kansas so little miles

[@ProjectDanH]

lol. I miss him already!!!

[@cravenadventures]

@@ProjectDanH I know, We are making a new video for your this weekend. And Kathryn and him are registered for multiple Jeep events in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Videos will be made so you will see him grow. And your youtube family will be able to see him in person.

[@CHAMBIMBI]

i really loved that trick so door doesnt fall, lucky you got one for free i would love to have one :'c gift me one pls hahaha

[@ProjectDanH]

@Craig D I already scored a set of pistons! woohoo! and i got the $10 struts on ebay for the glass! thanks for the input and thanks for watching!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL maybe!! maybe ill do a ZJ give away one day! ya never know!

[@CHAMBIMBI]

lol then ill justvhope that the give away is not only in USA 😂💔

[@ProjectDanH]

@Craig D lmao 😂 I love the vise grips too! I haven't a set for every car! I have received the parts yet. I'll throw up a video as soon as I get em

[@ProjectDanH]

@@CHAMBIMBI oh no! Where ya from Buddy?

[@toddolatheks.1328]

So you Gotta be having this video knowing you’re going to upset some relatives for critiquing their southern ingenuity. You’re a pretty brave guy I don’t know brother it’s not very bright though and I am saying this because I love you but thanksgivings gonna be a little rough for you. Dude gives your jeep in you dog them in front of America you probably haven’t even consider the ramifications at this point but hell if they haven’t thought about it they’ll probably read my comment then and be considerate all over your Hiney. 😂. I’m sorry man I don’t have a lot going on. Thanks 🙏

[@ProjectDanH]

HAHA. Dude, you crack me up. I spent a weekend detailing this thing before I filmed it just so I can present it in a better light. I tread extremely light around the status of its neglect. I definitely appreciate your caring, it shows you have a big heart. Good Stuff man! 💪

[@teresitadejesusguillen8643]

En español

[@ProjectDanH]

SI

[@Codethe_Road]

Oof;

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank You!

[@bojanglez4855]

Wasted 2 mins of talking

[@ProjectDanH]

I'll try to be more concise

[@bojanglez4855]

Less talking more project installation. Not to b mean but im hear to watch installation

[@ProjectDanH]

@@bojanglez4855 I always appreciate some good ol constructive criticism. Thanks man, I appreciate it and will keep it in mind. ✌️