How I Spent Over $100,000 On A Jeep Wrangler

This is an old video. It was originally published on my gear channel, but I'm merging my channels back together and moving old videos over. Sorry for any confusion, I still have the Gladiator. And while my channel may feel like it is just QVC on KZbin, it isn't more adventure videos are on the way. I promise.
My overland vehicle is far from a budget overland build, quite the opposite. This Jeep build has taken a lot of time and cost a lot of money to get to become my favorite overland build yet. As much as I love to talk about a budget overland builds, my Jeep is not one.
See below for the full parts list and price breakdown of every part added to this perfect overland vehicle.
LIFT / WHEELS / TIRES
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Suspension / $4,100:
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Shocks / $2,000:
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Wheels / $1,500:
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Tires / $1,750
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Front Inner Fenders / $450:
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Rear Inner Fenders / $470:
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Fender Hardware / $92:
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Spare Tire Carrier / $315:
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Mud Flaps / $175:
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FRONT BUMPER GOODIES:
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Fog Light Kit / $360:
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20" Light Bar / $460:
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Air Chuck Dust Cover / $45:
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Winch / $2,600:
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Winch Mount / $320:
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Fairlead / $110:
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Ultrahook / $420:
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Dual Battery Mount / $570:
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Group 25 Batteries / $550:
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Power Tray / $100:
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EXTERIOR MODS
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A-Pillar Bracket / $40:
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A-Pillar Lights / $200:
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Vent Visors / $75:
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Wipers / $40:
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TrailRax Pak Rax: $450
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Deadman / $400:
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Waterport / $210:
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Aux Fuel Tank / $2,000:
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Propane Kit / $300:
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THE TENT
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GFC V2 RTT / $3,750:
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Tent Carpet / $70:
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Tent Mattress / $300:
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Tent Storage / $165:
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Tent Awning Blocks / $105 + Tent Ladder Mount / $100:
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Tent Mounting Feet / $200:
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Rhino Rack Backbone / $500:
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Ladder / $125:
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Axe Mount / $100:
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Axe / $60:
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Shovel / $240:
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Shovel Mount / $230:
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Maxtrax / $300:
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Maxtrax Pins / $60:
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Maxtrax Mount / $129:
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GFC Bracket / $132:
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Chase Lights / $220:
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GFC 90º Mount / $80:
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Hitchlink / $85:
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COCKPIT
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Ham Antenna / $42:
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Antenna Mount / $50:
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Ham Radio / $650:
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Ham Faceplate Mount / $42:
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Magnetic Mic / $35:
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Flashcal / $225:
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Lightning Cable / $20:
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67Designs Track / $80:
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67Designs Arms x3 / $25ea:
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67Designs Phone Mount / $45:
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A-Pillar Mounts / $100:
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Grab Handle Mount / $40:
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Sound Deadening / $280:
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Head Liners / $460:
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BROG Attic / $80:
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REAR CARGO
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Goose Gear Platform / $600 + Goose Seat Delete / $700:
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ARB Twin / $575:
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AAL Compressor Mount / $265:
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AAL Relocation Mount / $265:
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Compressor Wire Harness / $120:
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Dometic Hardwire Kit / $50:
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Indeflate / $170:
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Dometic Fridge / $960:
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Fridge Cover / $130:
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Goal Zero 1500X / $2,000:
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Solar Panel / $600:
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Large Zarges Case / $320:
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Small Zarges Case / $280:
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#jeep #overland #vanlife

[@DirtTheory]

I'm only here for the thumbnail

[@JustinBMcBride]

Fine. You can stay.

[@DirtTheory]

@@JustinBMcBride you're my favorite

[@CJ-rk5eg]

$100k is a breathtaking amount and that’s excluding any labor costs incurred in the various installations. Add all that and my guess your pushing $120k. Twice the Jeep itself KZbin must be paying well. Congratulations!

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Your build made my head spin ... in a good way. As a new Rubi owner I studied each and every mod intensely.

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Hi Justin, Very nice build! Thank you for sharing!

[@glennsmooth]

I just dropped $130k OTD (sales tax alone was $12,000 🤦‍♂️)for a 2023 20th Anniversary Rubicon AEV (only 150 made) which has most of this gear on 37” tires and 4.56 gearing but doesn’t have: the tent, ham, fridge, goose, batteries, some smaller goodies or that amazing extra gas tank. I will want to get paint protection film $7000 and ceramic coating and $1300 recovery gear and a lot more. It never ends!

[@Jmack01]

My man really had a Bronco hat on the entire Jeep video.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

Great info and insight in to this build. Love the hat

[@brucehawk09]

Nice build, sad to see your Bronco go though. I just got mine, so far 43k into my overland tax.....

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

You build a great rig. Very jealous of how easy and cheap you get gear for Jeeps. We get smashed with the conversion he in Australia

[@LOVE-62]

Great build 🤙🏻. I have the 12k winch and my only complaint is that the remote does not keep a charge for that long. But winch has worked solid so far.

[@milenas2418]

O no sad to see jeep go 😢, that was your good toy I guess it's time to get use to seeing you back in other one

[@Twix_loves_domo]

Love your rig! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@daveo1481]

Cool Rick’s a sweet ride, as is Winston! Which do you prefer? Hope you feel better soon! Happy Trails!

[@TheDefenderSisu]

I know how fast it adds up. Just shipping from South Africa for my bull bar was $2k. And no matter how I try to convince my wife she will not sleep in a tent be it on the roof or on the floor of the defender. So I have to buy a trailer. So she will go with me. Hope to see you and maybe do a trail next year on our way to Alaska.

[@xLopez210x]

If it makes you feel better you’re not alone. My wife has to shower 3 times a day it seems like so i have to create a shower in some fashion. Also, she says camping is like pretending to be homeless.

[@chioxin]

Saving this, and thank you SO MUCH for all the links =D

[@scottsage3472]

Nice job Justin

[@andyxmunoz]

Nice video Justin, I'm also here in Utah. Great to see successful youtubers out here, there are a ton. I'm just getting started, trying to find my footing. Oh and also, in the market for a Rubicon. LOL.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Just subscribed. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻

[@andyxmunoz]

@@JustinBMcBride Thanks brotha! I'll keep getting those subs & I'm sure we'll someday collab!

[@andyxmunoz]

& def sub'd to you too dude! Keep killing it! Break that 100K!

[@lifespawn0306]

You forgot the cost of the Trailrax

[@ShaneSellsRealEstate]

Great video. It would be nice to go over what you like and don't like. Maybe what you would do differently if you built a new JL. For example, I have the same dual battery from Genisis offroad and to be honest I would have not done that system If I could and gone to a bigger battery. It seems to work okay for the fridge but will only work for like 1 to 3 days without a charge.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I think my Gladiator is that story you’re looking for. I learned a lot of lessons with the Wrangler (LRA tank and Genesis dual battery as examples) that I wouldn’t do again.

[@Eric_Broome]

Am I the only one totally confused on the timeline of this video release?? Did I miss something?

[@JustinBMcBride]

No. It’s all on me. This video is from my gear channel. I’ve made the decision to merge my channels together and because KZbin doesn’t have a feature to do that, I’m releasing the reruns here on Wednesday and Sunday mornings. It’s a bit messy, but it’ll be over by November.

[@_Marc_D]

Oh, I had a feeling that I’ve already watched this video. You should updated it for 2023.

[@-JMF916-]

I was just going to say. I was honestly going to unsubscribe because it seemed like old content 😅

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@-JMF916- as soon as I get over this second bout of COVID new content will be dropping.

[@xLopez210x]

New content: compare year pricings and how ridiculous prices are getting

[@jmoto1983]

Love your build. What do you do for a living and are you hiring?

[@JustinBMcBride]

This is my full-time job, and you can do it too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5nKaqGunMx8ldU

[@craiglowary]

How much did the Jeep weigh fully loaded for a trip with all the fluids at 100%!?

[@SDguitarplayer858]

Justin, great video as per usual. Question… I’m looking to replicate this roof set up with the Rhino Rack Back Bone and GFC RTT. However, I’m not finding that GP Factor load bar foot pack available through the link in the description or on their website. Im hoping that its not discontinued. Would you please be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks

[@JustinBMcBride]

I got you: ok4wd.com/load-bar-foot-pack-6-for-alu-cab-to-jeep-jlu/

[@marceld6061]

Did you ever weigh the rig? I have a few less items than you and I found out I am 50lbs over my GVWR. I am now towing a small trailer to move some of the weight off the JLU. (I just can't justify not taking it all with me!) This is one reason why Gladiators are popular around here. They can carry a heck of a lot more material. I haven't looked into the Bronco so, I don't know what the GVWR is on those.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I never did. I’m sure it was over, especially with both fuel tanks full. I’m really trying to keep the Gladiator I have now as light as I can.

[@coverado]

Hey! This is Cherry from Coverado. We are sincerely looking for a video collaboration with you. Are you interested in working with us to try our JLU custom seat covers?😊

[@yottooverland]

Do you have affiliate code on any brand for a 2.5 lift and suspension? Perfer Clayton and Teraflex, I am about to show some support for you❤

[@JustinBMcBride]

Wish I did. Teraflex doesn’t do an affiliate program. It you can’t go wrong with their kits. I loved it so much on the Wrangler that I put it on the Gladiator.

[@gabbymadsen7260]

Did you ever get the ARB chuck connected to the compressor or did it spend it's life supporting that beautiful Sherman Cap?

[@JustinBMcBride]

I had it connected before moving my compressor to the back of the Jeep

[@gabbymadsen7260]

@@JustinBMcBride well there goes my headcanon that it was never connected. Are you going to do a new one on the Gladiator? I want to put one on my Bronco once I get to adding the conpressor.

[@JustinBMcBride]

@@gabbymadsen7260 I have the Kraken from Epic on the Gladiator. A much cleaner and more accessible system than I ever had on the Wrangler. I know they dabbled with doing one for the Bronco, it might be worth reach out out to them to tell them you’re interested.

[@Oswald2615]

Jeep Corporate has lost their minds and there should be a complete overhaul of the company - CEO down to US Mgr. Seriously, Jeep is an iconic brand that has gone from the inexpensive and simple -anyone can work on it - Jeep 4x4 to a luxury $100k+ SUV. I recall being in awe of a friend’s dad’s Grand Wagoneer in 1976. Expensive for the time, but not like today. When median income is significantly less than the cost of a Jeep, the company has clearly fallen off the trail. Poor gas mileage and outrageous pricing - the Jeep brand is sinking fast. I can buy a 2017 Wrangler, do most of the upgrades I want and work on it for myself about $15k. $100,000.00 is just not a number that will allow most people to stay current with the brand. I know, I can get a Wrangler new for about $50k. But even at $50k it is a huge lift for folks that like to drive off the paved roads. So for now, I think I will stick with the old CJ - it’s paid for and runs great.

[@offroadexcitement0211]

So now I have a 2021 Gladiator with the same visors you had on Major Tom. I seem to have a lot more noise than my Wrangler. Since these visors mount inside the window frames, I'm wondering if they're letting more air noise in than other visors that mount on the door frame. What are your thoughts? 🤙🤷‍♂

[@JustinBMcBride]

I prefer the in-channel because they don’t mess up the paint in the door.

[@richards144]

so how much did you sell it all for? Curious to know the net cost to you.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Listed it for $85k. Because I’m fortunate to have a fair amount of donated products, and as we all know, modifications don’t hold value. We agreed that was fair.

[@richards144]

@@JustinBMcBride all in all, not too bad. And u had a lot of fun with the jeep.

[@shawnmckenna2516]

How much it costs to build in… 2022??

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yeah… I’m sure you’d have to rack on 20% now in 2023.

[@JustinBMcBride]

And sorry for any confusion. This video was originally posted on my gear channel. I’m merging my two channels together and there is no easy way to do that on KZbin so I have to republish older videos.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

I paid $1600 for my ‘89 Jeep XJ. Wanna trade? 😂

[@omarabdullaziz7587]

What! Why are selling it!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Heads up, this is an old video from 2022. This Jeep was what I had before the Bronco. Sorry for any confusion.

[@Gerbyq]

On a Jeep...

[@JustinBMcBride]

For real. Go price a new one… yikes.

[@26parma]

Uhhhh, did you say $240 for a shovel, and a shovel mount for $230?! Well, that's just beyond dumb.

[@JustinBMcBride]

And it broke. I do have a $100 small shovel, but it has lasted me years and still cuts through rocks and junk when digging. I love it. The Demos brand doesn’t make sense to me. $500 for a shovel and its mount is unreasonable. Hell, a lot of the stuff that gets sent to me is stuff I would never be able to purchase myself.

[@26parma]

@@JustinBMcBrideYa, I have always had bad luck with folding shovels breaking. I like the smaller one piece ones that easily fit in a box in my truck bed.