Overland Setup! Jeep Wrangler Yj

[@imagine9375]

Good job fellow overlander... I like the part when you said.."I made it, because I couldn't afford it" that's the gold. All these rich hipsters out throwing everything in the cart and showboating around town with brand new untarnished gear. Us tinkering troops are keeping fresh and practical.

[@itsDeza]

Thank you!! Hahaha that’s the truth! Also there’s so much stuff out there that’s “for looks” and the quality is just trash!! Looks cool in the parking lot but the minute your out actually using it, it fails!

[@recon20671]

Great to see a two door. A real build.

[@gorillahd9247]

Really impressive rig! Well thought out and functional.

[@black_widow_overland]

Love the YJ !!!!! Great walk around mate. Safe travels.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! And thanks you! And ill try! You stay safe also!

[@rafaelrene7102]

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[@axtonmichael3724]

@Rafael Rene instablaster ;)

[@rafaelrene7102]

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[@rafaelrene7102]

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[@CarlosGarcia-ho4mi]

That’s a funky beat on the intro bro

[@itsDeza]

Haha it’s a good one I really liked it, added an 80s porn vibe to it 😂

[@aaronblanco829]

Great video! Love seeing a rig that is built not bought. Too many videos/ builds now days are for guys who have more money than skills. Keep up the good work!

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!!! It’s definitely not pretty but it gets the job done!

[@edwardgentle8256]

Glad your motor's running good. Have a great time in Florida and be safe, I want to see more videos.

[@henryitsdeza5553]

Edward Gentle there coming !

[@Ridesaway24]

Thank you for sharing. Practical and functional. Its also awesome to see your thought behind and what was made over bought or even modified to fit.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!! Sometimes you just gotta make due with what you have!

[@younghex9577]

Nice built YJ. I got a JK that I'm slowly building up to look something like yours

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! Hope to see it one day!

[@B.C.Wheeling]

Wow! Thats a crazy awesome set up! I thought I was able to haul a lot of gear in my Jeep, bit this blows me away👍🤘

[@ujayet]

You know what I love about all your stuff on your jeep?..is that everything you have on it is because you use it and need it.. I've seen enough jeeps where people put stuff on there for looks..and you know it's for looks cause they're super clean and gay.. I love how you use pipes clamps with no shame lol.. definitely very awesome.. a perfect example of what a real jeepers look like..puts all those clean jeeps to shame this is what a jeep supposed to look like,..rugged, dirty and rough...thanks for sharing.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!! I can’t afford all the fancy bolt on stuff, but I do have a welder! There’s a huge difference from people who build their jeep for looks vs letting the jeep build itself for a more practical reason. This jeep becomes my lifeline while on long adventures. If something is needed, it’s needed you just have to make it work. And that leads to a very unique jeep haha

[@ujayet]

@@itsDeza yep that's what these jeeps are build for exactly how you're doing it,, I use to tell people jeeps are like A Marine.. you can put stuff on them as needed and work...the problem is too many of these jeep owners isnt using them the way they are made to be use.. if they could put lipstick on them they would..they worry about air conditioning and armor all on their dash than anything smh...scared to use zip ties if needed..scared to use duct tape if needed scared to use pipe clamps if needed, scared to use ropes and ties wherever is needed.. But you're not afraid any of those things that's what makes yours real when I analyze your jeep.

[@steveallen9581]

Love your videos, truly. Especially the music for what that's worth. That front locker will last forever if leave the front drive shaft out LOL.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!! It means a lot to me! Hahahaha yea the new one is done just gotta go pick it up!

[@timjchick]

I had one of those EAG bumper/tire carriers with the push button like yours and I actually liked it. If I remember correctly I had to modify/adjust the catch pin on the bumper for it to latch correctly but after that it worked great. I didn’t have as much weight on mine as you do so maybe that is a factor. I swapped it out for an Or-Fab carrier which I like better.

[@joegomez478]

Nice, seems like you have more stuff than cabelas does....all good safe travels.

[@itsDeza]

hahaha thanks you also!

[@frenchyvlogs4]

Safe travels ! I love your Yj 🤍🤍

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! ❤️

[@SlumpdWiz]

those front fender look soo good

[@itsDeza]

I love them! And they are still holding up and look brand new!!

[@gcamargo11]

@@itsDeza whats the link for those fenders please

[@goprojeepadventures6304]

I love watching jeep channels but this one is by far the best. best of luck with the new swap mate. looking forward to more videos

[@itsDeza]

Thanks man! That means so much to me! And thanks again! The new swap is working like a dream! Love it! I got many more videos coming out! Tech time videos come out Monday and adventure videos come out Friday!

[@FPSNovaS]

Dam those 32s look small with those fenders. My rig has factory fenders and 33s and she’s just stuffed to hell. And a 2.5” and 1” body

[@itsDeza]

It tucks perfect when flexed tho! I want to go 33 after I swap the rear axle to a Toyota e locker axle.

[@OverlandCitrus]

Jesse great vid glad the new motor is running great

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! It runs like a dream!

[@forrestrichardson8891]

awesome, great rig. defo you need to do the inside, unpacking/packing etc. need one for henry and the others as well.

[@itsDeza]

Henrys will be coming out soon! And I’ll def film a video on all the stuff that’s inside and on top the Jeep!

[@forrestrichardson8891]

@@itsDeza cool man

[@weyrunner2838]

Holy cow!, I would have ROLLED my JK, that thing is BEAST! N I C E ..........

[@itsDeza]

Hahaha thanks!!

[@ttommydillon]

Straight to the point. I love what your doing brother keep it up. Again if your ever back in middle TN hit me up. We will grab a beer. Bring the whole crew!

[@henryitsdeza5553]

Tommy Dillon Mmmmm beer

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! No fluff and filler here! I’m ganna hold you to that!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Quite the set up. Nice rig walk around.

[@williamdomey7584]

Love the YJ. Would have gotten one if I could have found one in decent shape. My first was a 89 YJ with the 4.2 engine. That went anywhere. Your videos are great.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!! They are hard to find in good shape! Mine was a rusted out piece of crap when I got it! Not a single bolt was left untouched when I built it. A lot of cutting and welding! The 4.2 is the only engine I never messed with how did she feel?

[@williamdomey7584]

itsDeza 4.2 was a great engine, had a lot of power for a 6 cylinder. If I could I would put one in my Cherokee.

[@chadalcock7275]

Very similar similar set up to mine. The 2.5 has to go though. I have a SBC waiting to go in.

[@itsDeza]

Nice! The 2.5 is a great motor... but it just wasn’t cutting it anymore. The power of the 4.0 makes this jeep feel like a rocket!

[@MaNiK_MiKe]

Also thanks for the post! I envy your freedom to go wheel, not gonna lie.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! It’s a blast!

[@jdjeep46]

Wow, good job. Nice jeep!

[@lawv.8424]

New to your content but I already like it*.. Giving this a thumbs up for sure.👍🏻. How much would you say you have all together in this beauty?? 👍🏻💪🏻🔥🔥 And what would be your next ride??

[@onmission316]

Great Jeep build! Just beginning my 1998 TJ build. New subscriber . . . looking forward to picking your brain and joining your adventure.

[@itsDeza]

Welcome to the channel!!! If you have any questions be sure to find us on Facebook or Instagram (Jesse Colussy itsDeza)! We’re always down for a trip!

[@velazquezjaime149]

That is one badass jeep yj!👌

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@jeremysyrop4552]

Love it! I have a 92 YJ w the straight 6 (4.0L). Car is running with 15 inch wheels and 33 inch tires. I’m struggling with power and not getting enough torque and power out of the engine. Not sure if it’s due to axle ratio? Did you change yours? Let me know your suggestions in getting more power. Thanks!

[@johneli495]

Neat setup 👍

[@itsDeza]

Thank you!

[@shane9464]

Another great video guys. Sure do enjoy them. Hope all your travels r safe and fun. Keep up the good work and hope to trail with ya someday. Super happy the 4.0 is everything u ever dreamed of! Lol. Just gonna stick with my 4 banger still.

[@shane9464]

By the way, is that all u can fit in that thing? Lol

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!! And definitely we can meet up and hit some trials! Sounds like a blast! The 4.0 is magical!!! Hahahahaha It’s slowly becoming more house then jeep 😂

[@JeepinDownUnder]

Loving the setup dude! 🤙🏻

[@SirThunderPants]

Nice setup man.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@davidlogan7149]

Awesome.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@Thegravyipass]

Sick build bro.

[@abiez]

Sweet setup.!

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@ton12loc]

I know this video is 4yrs old but did you ever make a video more detailed of the interior set up?

[@itsDeza]

I’m going to be filming that this year, as it has changed a bit over the years for the better I think haha

[@typhurious4971]

Can I get the details on that bar over the dash?

[@itsDeza]

Sure! That’s the “rock hard” cage add on. I would definitely recommend it! Here’s a link of you want to check it out. (I’m not sponsored or an affiliate to them) www.rockhard4x4.com/Jeep_Wrangler_YJ_Sport_Cages_s/390.htm

[@Mickale-Moranis]

Wow, what changes you have made since couple years ago for your Moab trip. Questions: - Still running the D35 in the rear with that D30R up front? Whose alloy shafts you have in the D35? Did you know, the early years ZJs had D35s with rear discs that can be adapted to the drum D35? - You're missing the front ds in the vid and the vacuum lines for the quick disconnect. You go to the XJ/TJ 1pc inner shaft for the 2pc inner shaft? Upgrade to the 297/760 ujoints from the 260 ujoints in the YJ to go with those shafts? Do you know the ZJ shafts also fit the YJ's D30R and come in cv style? If you removed the quick disconnect, did you change the front ds to the TJ style where its balanced as it rotates constantly and has the double-cardon joint at the tcase output? - Do you keep any hardware/spares in the Jeep for the Jeep? Axle shafts, ds, dual batts, etc. You have tools but do you have the bigger spares? What about spare fuse, relays, and things? - Have you thought to place in a dash switch to control the winch, in addition to the hard line hand held? - What does it weight outfitted? There are plenty of truck weigh stations to check that out, and if you park evenly across the split of the scale, you can get a front & rear weight. - Now you have a hardtop, but didn't see any AC. You have the soft half doors to help remove and add air flow, think about having the sides windows tilt, ie minivan? Rear window removed or capable to be split into a slider, ie like those slider uppers for the 1/2 doors? - Engine swap included what other mechanicals? Wire harness, trans, tcase to mate to trans (difference of 21-spline to 23-spline), fuel pump, ecu, motor mounts, etc? Who did the swap? - SYE on the tcase? Or atleast swap in a TJ version as its slip yoke is exterior of the rear output seal, not like that of the YJ? - Nice TSC front lights, need to put more on the roof rack for the sides and rear facing...don't you think? Maybe underneath as well for rock lights and camping ground lights? - How would you change a flat tire? Hi-lift, stock scissor jack, bottle jack? - Still use the foot actuated parking brake? - Thought of running the shower through a water to water heater from the coolant? - What about the 12v refrigs instead of the large Yetti? Rather than to pack all your gear into/onto your YJ, what about something along the lines of a military M416 trailer for the gear carrying? They are pretty small (4x6, almost), set high, have strong overlanding following for setups, etc. Do you let your GF drive? LOL.

[@itsDeza]

Michael Moran yep d35 rear and d30 up front. They axles are the crown automotive chromoly shafts. I actually did not know that! Good to know! I’m actually going to be swapping a Toyota rear axle with an elocker in it soon. I have a lot of weight and I’m not gentle on my Jeep. That d35 is a ticking time bomb. The front drive shaft exploded on me on the way to Florida. (Currently getting a custom “bullet proof” one made from Point Springs. I removed the center axle disconnect and I’m using the early xj shaft. So it’s the baby one haha. My year yj (95) came with the upgraded stronger axle/unjoints in them. So I have one strong and one weak one haha. The driveshaft that’s being built is indeed balanced, but even before that I ran normal yj shafts with no vibration problems. As for spares, the green box on the roof infont of the tent is filled with parts! Ujoints, coil, spark plug wires, fuses, wire, butt connectors, relays, every piece for the distributor, map sensor, nuts bolts, a full spare wiring harness Incase a connector breaks and even parts to rebuild the diffs. Also there is all my diagnostic tools, test light multimeter and stuff like that. It may sound like overkill but Iv been places 80 miles from anyone and no cell service for days. And to be honest Iv used a lot of this stuff. I even changed out the rear diffs carrier pin in Kansas last year. I haven’t thought of that for the winch actually. I’m about due for a new one here soon. Funny you say that about the weight! We wanted to durning the last trip but never got a chance to. There is a supply yard with a scale close to me that I’m ganna hit when the weather gets better. Our guess is that it weights 5800. (Basically adding up each parts shipping weight on amazon) The hard top is only for winter. As soon as spring hits, I switch to a safari top/rear net combo and tube doors or canvas lowers. As for the swap, yea motor, trans, tcase wire harness, ecu, driveshafts front and rear, motor mounts, motor mount perches need to be cut off the frame and re welded forward, fuel pump doesn’t need to be changed although the fuel lines need to be changed from under firewall to fuel rail. Me and my friend Matt stripped the motor down and rebuilt it, then me Zak Henry and Carl did the swap in my garage. I have a couple videos covering the whole process on my KZbin channel if you’re interested in watching that! No SYE yet. I’m still on the stock rear shaft. I shimmed the rear axle to get the pinion angle better and dropped the tcase skid plate down alittle. I’m only running a 2.5 lift so I don’t have any vibrations, even at 80mph. I love them freaking TSC lights! Bright as hell and great quality! For camp lights I have magnetic lights that attach to the roof rack arms and my gf put those led Xmas lights all around the roof rack. The prob with lights on the rack is running the wires with running hardtop then safari top. Couldn’t find a clean way to do it. I’m sure I’d destroy rock lights very quickly haha. I have a a hi lift jack on the roof under the rooftop tent! Iv so far only had one flat tire! I don’t actually use the parking brake I ran all new cables and everything for it, it works but I just put it in gear and if I’m parking on a steep hill I’ll put it in 4low. I’m still working out the shower part, before I met my gf I would find a stream or pond and shower that way. With the metal sprayer the water actually warms up fast in the sun! Also I could lay it close to a fire or dump boiling water in it. Yes! Many times Iv thought about a 12v fridge!!!! The prob is I can’t afford it haha. Buying ice and dumping out the water every couple days is so annoying! Iv thought about a trailer a couple times. Would be nice to set up base camp then go explore for the day. But then I have to worry about people stealing or going through my stuff. Nothing would be worse then someone stealing your home and now your stuck with nothing. What about the times when camp is far off the beaten trail? There’s so many pros and cons. Yea my yj likes to try flipping backwards on vertical hills but I’m use to it. It also really hasn’t stopped me from getting down gnarly trails yet either. Do I miss a light weight jeep? Absolutely! But is it that big of a deal? Not as much as you think. Hahaha my gf hasn’t driven it yet she will one day haha! You had some great questions! You should join in on out live stream Q&As! I’m sure other people would love to hear these questions!

[@coyotejohn3101]

Instead of loose ice in your cooler, fill milk jugs or 2 liter coke bottles with water and freeze them. They'll take longer to melt, and double as a potable water source once they do.

[@OffWorldBuilder]

i was like dont flip it! 😂😂

[@itsDeza]

Hahaha still on all 4s!

[@OffWorldBuilder]

@@itsDeza That's why I love jeeps! I got a 2000 Wrangler with a 3 in lift and some mods, its looking hot. But dam I love your so much stuff on it!

[@floridafishing5069]

Love the vids and keep up the great work

[@itsDeza]

Glad you like them! Will do!

[@allenverner7676]

That things sick

[@jamescrump8482]

Living the dream👍

[@itsDeza]

Absolutely!

[@GVMotoring]

Question I always have for Roof Racking Jeep owners, how do you remove your top when you have a roof rack installed? I noticed in one of your clips you were topless and still had the roof rack. That is my biggest restraint from going roof rack is losing the ability to remove the top

[@itsDeza]

Hey great question! To remove my top it’s as simple as hooking the rack to an I beam or tree branch with a ratchet strap in the back, then unbolting the 2 rear support arms ratchet it up an inch then slide the hard top right off the back! Bolt the rear supports back on and way I go! I don’t even unload the rack haha takes only a few minutes to do. It’s very very easy to do to! So I say go for it!

[@GVMotoring]

itsDeza thanks so much!! Not sure if you made a video on that yet but a how to would be sick and I think get a lot of traction!! I’ll definitely keep this advice in mind thanks!

[@davidchavarria]

You sold me on the music choice. “ subscribe”

[@itsDeza]

🤣🤣

[@christianalmada9659]

thank you for being real, brother !!!! (suscribed)

[@itsDeza]

Awesome thanks!!!

[@corbinlauvray1535]

Hey dude, I noticed that you have filters on your PCV valves (blowby valves) and I was wondering where you got them and if they are safe to install. The factory system was to route the PCV valve to the airbox for emissions so I wasnt sure if that had affected your engine at all or not?

[@corbinlauvray1535]

I was wondering because if they work well then I might do the same because I have a lot of blowby and it leaks through the hose to the airbox and onto my air filter

[@itsDeza]

Yea it is safe! So I’ll try to explain how it works. Do you have the 2.5 or 4.0? So basically the elbows on top of the valve cover are to help get rid the crank case pressure and gases that build up in the valve cover while the motors running. (This is for the 4.0) (2.5 only has one elbow I think) So the factory set up is the rear one by the firewall is connected to a vacuum source. It connects to the intake manifold to help suck out the gasses and lowers the pressure. The front one is for fresh air and helps keep the air pressure normal. (since the valve cover now has a vacuum draw on it it creates a low pressure zone) in stock form it connects to the intake after the filter so it’s not sucking in dirt and debris. But since I removed the stock intake I no longer had a way for clean air to enter the top of the motor. So I bought a small 1/2 inch filter from advanced auto and put it on the inlet side of valve cover. (Front elbow) now both the elbows are the same and end in the same place so it doesn’t matter what one has a vacuum and what one sucks in the air. I don’t actually think jeep used an actually pcv valve. The 2.5 if I remember only has one elbow on the valve cover since it’s smaller I guess it doesn’t need as much fresh air? I never had anything on my 2.5 I left it open. My rings were so bad I had so much blow by and oil it just soaked my firewall with oil, I left it like that cuz hell, if the fire walls soaked in oil at least it can’t rust 😂

[@corbinlauvray1535]

Thanks!! I think I'm going to set mine up like yours then, I feel like it will make my engine run a lot better without the blowby oil dampening my air filter😂😂👍

[@corbinlauvray1535]

And yeah, I have the 4.0. Ripe with 185,000 miles😂😂🚀

[@JJ-wp5yn]

Be careful when doing so, I did the same thing to mine and discovered 1. that the blow by gasses were finding their way from the crank case into the cabin(definitely not good to breathe in) and 2. Moisture was being drawn into the engine and oil upon cool down causing rust. A better idea would be to implement an aftermarket ccv/get filtration system that filters out the impurities before reburn

[@anthonyalmaraz7638]

Another great video 🍻🤘

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@Kad3nSJ]

Love it man👍🏼

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@chetlucas8568]

What inner fenders are you using? I have a 95 wrangler and I have the stock plastic ones that I want to replce

[@carlosvicens2642]

I have a 95 that I'm building. What did you use for the tan paint?

[@itsDeza]

Awesome! It’s “raptor liner” the color is “shoreline beige” heres an amazon link to the kit i bought. Hope this helps! amzn.to/3tLTW0J

[@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942]

Nice yj

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@gavinrickaby7302]

Nice dude! Hello from Colorado, I want to see the inside video hoping to be out there with y’all livin on the trails someday

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! I’m so jealous you live in Colorado!! I love it out there! Ill make an inside video for you when i get a chance! See you out there!

[@CatfishLove]

Would love to see the 4.0 swap. I am considering that swap for my 84 cj7.

[@itsDeza]

Here is what I filmed of the actual swap! kzbin.info/aero/PLXA32UVmpI3dAXCP4Z6RLJGJtVpCbT9ei

[@CatfishLove]

@@itsDeza Thank for the reply brother. I really enjoy following along with ya'll.

[@davidnieto6988]

Great video!!

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@davidcampbell389]

Nice Vid! Much love for fella YJ owners. I'd like to connect with you on how you built that roof rack and top basket. Its perfect. Basic. No glitz. Strong. Functional. And I love that it was a DIY. I paused and I think I'm seeing that it mounts to the rear frame. Share specs, please. Also would love to wheel with y'all sometime. I roam South Jersey and Bucks County but would like to venture to other parts of PA.

[@centralpacificexplorer3915]

Nice video! I have a very similar setup on my YJ. Keep them videos coming brother! Would love to see some wheeling and camping setup videos

[@itsDeza]

Nice!!!! I would love to see it! I never thought about making a video on actual setup for the night! Good idea!

[@centralpacificexplorer3915]

itsDeza check out my Instagram @954mike I’ll follow you. We I’m traveling west this summer from Illinois. We should meet and wheel and overland!

[@authorityfigure1630]

Did you upgrade the cables when you upgraded your alternator?

[@itsDeza]

Nope. And haven’t had any problems with it either!

[@dadeyeyam]

any additional info on the radiator youre running?

[@itsDeza]

Yep! It’s the Champion aluminum 3 core rad. I believe the company sells them on Amazon now also. I would absolutely recommend it! Mine has given me no issues and even on hot drives through Arizona, the temp never climbs!

[@at_tro_sizematters]

What was the cargo rack measurement on your roof rack? I have a Ecoskel but i need a basket. The problem is all the ones i find are 60"x40"

[@itsDeza]

The basket is from Garvin Racks. The rack is 54” W by 72” L with 4” H sides. Here’s a link to the one i use. garvinracks.com/76-06-wrangler/expedition-rack-jeep-87-to-95-yj-wrangler Now i build my own uprights and mounts since I can’t afford that whole kit and also i designed it for my windshield to come down.

[@at_tro_sizematters]

@@itsDeza thanks brother, im just trying to find the basket solo.. I guess Ill have to see if I can fabricate one. Thanks for the info though

[@itsDeza]

@@at_tro_sizematters I found mine on Facebook market place, I thought they have an option on their site for just the basket.

[@itsDeza]

@@at_tro_sizematters garvinracks.com/non-jeep-racks here is just the racks a lot of different sizes to chose from. A lot of money tho haha

[@hjordan01]

Dude Love your setup!! have a great time!!

[@itsDeza]

Travis Shatraw thanks man! A lot of time went into making it all work since I can’t afford to buy the expensive stuff 😂 so hand made and cheap it was!

[@hjordan01]

@@itsDeza Your welcome man, nothing wrong with that at all, I'm always looking to make or get cheap stuff as well, that stuff for our Jeeps is expensive out there!!

[@Tech.Library]

@@itsDeza your Jeep seems self contained. You travel slot? A tourist using his Jeep to travel?

[@itsDeza]

DKM it’s getting pretty comfortable to live in on trips. I do travel a lot, I like driving across the country with no set plans. Find somewhere that’s Offroad and camp out. Love hitting trails in different states and explore around. So the Jeep still has to be Offroad capable but also comfortably livable. It’s a fine line sometimes haha

[@solidbutterproductions]

What are the poles from the front fenders to the top for? I've seen them on a couple other jeeps but idk what they are

[@itsDeza]

Those are limb risers, in thick wooded areas with lists of under brush, they help protect the windshield from being hit by tree branches. It will guide them up over the jeep instead.

[@solidbutterproductions]

@@itsDeza oh ok that makes a lot of sense actually I appreciate it thanks

[@saev55]

Great video dude, question, whats the meanning of "Deza"?

[@itsDeza]

Thanks man! So it actually has a deep meaning to me. And the name of the channel also has a deep meaning to me. That will all be revealed in the future tho. I’m not ready to speak publicly about it just yet. When naming the Jeep Deza, I didn’t have a KZbin channel so never in my life did I think I’d have to share something that means so much to me to anyone haha. But I’ll make a full video on it when it’s time. Iv been getting asked this a lot in messages. But just not ready

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

I also have a front locker, only. LSD in the rear. There have only been a couple of times when the 2.5 didn’t quite have the power that I needed, but that was always in four wheel high. I’ve never had a problem in four Low. i’ve only taking the locker on one major run so far, and I pretty much walked everything. Would love to hear your experience, and if you’ve had any LSD pros or cons

[@tillyvids]

Hey yall, new to the Overlanding scene. Noticed a lot of people remove sway bars and track bars. Whats the purpose or benefit of this?

[@itsDeza]

On a yj, the track bars and sway bars limit flex. More flex will help keep the wheels touching the ground for more traction and added stability Offroad. But with out sway bars it could get sketchy in the road around turns. That’s where good quality leaf springs and struts come into play. I run the Rubicon express leafs on mine and they handle the sway on the road great! Even with all the added weight. Now this concept only works on leaf spring vehicles. I wouldn’t dare run a TJ/jk that has coil springs with out a sway bar!

[@sc_archery86]

My man! Awesome video brother.

[@itsDeza]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@sc_archery86]

Good on ya mate...haha had to watch again😂😂

[@justinbailey9323]

So I have a yj too and I have been looking for a bar to mount stuff over the dashboard. Is the bar on your dash part of a roll cage? Or is it it’s own thing?

[@itsDeza]

It’s part of a roll cage add on from “rock hard 4x4” its a great kit and i really recommend it. Also it allows you to put the windshield down with out unbolting the cage. And that’s nice!

[@mack_titan]

Looks like the front drive shaft is disconnected?!?

[@itsDeza]

You are correct haha if you want to see why here’s the video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5aziqeFrbOHb9k

[@BigMo1352]

Sweet YJ. Which bolt in cage are running?

[@itsDeza]

It is the rock hard 4x4 sports cage! Here’s a link! www.rockhard4x4.com/Jeep_Wrangler_YJ_Sport_Cages_s/390.htm

[@lifeofme3196]

Hello, I have a yj of my own and am restoring it. I'm putting it back together looking for paint colors! I think the tan looks great on yours. Do you like it or is there a better color out there? How would I get ahold of that same paint?

[@itsDeza]

Hey! Awesome!! Thanks! The paint is called raptor liner and the color is shoreline beige it’s available from amazon! If you type it in it should come up! I love the color! I even painted my Tacoma that same color!

[@lifeofme3196]

@@itsDeza Thank you very much! I raptor lined the whole underbody and inside with the black raptor liner. I ended up going with the "Quicksand" tan that's on the newer Toyota Tacomas for my paint. It's very close to the shoreline beige color. Thank you very much for the help!

[@oddlyrightoddlyright2475]

I have a yj on 31s stock everything with 2.5 cyl 5spd…..12-15 mpg My 03 f350 long box crew cab fx4 6.0 powerstroke gets 14-15 mpg towing my yj on my 18ft car trailer 18-20 mpg unloaded 70mph+ Why not build a standard cab 4x4 diesel for an overland and pull a small trailer?

[@nickhawk8348]

any sun screen in all the stuff?

[@itsDeza]

Damn right I do!!

[@TerraFirmaX]

Great job man, loved the tour

[@Tech.Library]

Under the hood. What is do you that you changed the inland 6 from 2.5 to 4L

[@itsDeza]

We pulled the old 2.5 motor out and put a 4.0 inline 6 in! Totally worth it! So much more power!

[@bikerush1]

What are the cable's for??

[@itsDeza]

Those are limb risers, get for out east on bushy trails to keep branches from hitting the windshield I have a video of them in action here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6quh2yIgN6anK8

[@itsDeza]

Also in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWTPkoh5f8qca5I

[@keithlinden7106]

how did you secure the track boards on the back?

[@itsDeza]

Keith Linden a ratchet strap over the top of the tire. So go through the rim over the tire then over the boards! Fast easy and safe!

[@connorjacobo417]

What’s your gas mileage look like? Just wondering for long expeditions

[@itsDeza]

It ranges from 12-21 mpg, depends on what part of the country I’m in due to mountains vs flat. I’d say on average i hit about 16 mpg

[@darnellkimbrew4720]

Nice!!!

[@itsDeza]

Thanks!

[@percules4420]

GOOD BUILD MAN :)

[@itsDeza]

Thank you!

[@andrewparker8095]

What cb antenna is that

[@itsDeza]

Here’s the Amazon link for it! amzn.to/3MZF2Ad

[@pujabelgian]

Like Quint said to the captain, I think you're gonna need a bigger jeep. 😂

[@itsDeza]

Hahaha

[@joshnasche5495]

Also what kind of gas tank do you have?

[@itsDeza]

For spare fuel? I have 2.5 gal rotopax and a 5 gal eBay jerry can up the color. Then 2 USA military jerry cans for water

[@milaap7455]

What kind of seat cover is that? Will it fit in a tj?

[@itsDeza]

It’s a sunpie seat cover from amazon! I love them! The link should be in the description!

[@fredpalacios375]

How hard was it to go from a 2.5 to 4.0 and dose it take a lot of money? I like your yj.

[@itsDeza]

It really wasn’t to bad to do, here’s a playlist of all the videos in order of the swap from picking it up to rebuilding it to actually swapping it. Its not a “how to” but i do talk about the troubles i ran into. kzbin.info/aero/PLXA32UVmpI3dAXCP4Z6RLJGJtVpCbT9ei It all depends on how you wanna do it, how cheap you can find the motor tranny and transfer case and if you want to rebuild the motor and if your doing three works yourself. The swap is well worth the effort, especially matched with 4.88 gears. Hope this helps! And thanks!

[@Jamarshallauto]

what transmission do you have?

[@itsDeza]

I currently have the ax15 (it’s the stock trans for the 4.0 liter. The 2.5 liter has the ax5 trans

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

Interesting that you swapped out the engine. I have a 2.5 TJ. Did you do it yourself or pay somebody to do the labor?

[@itsDeza]

Andrew did it myself. A couple weekends and some beer Henry, Zak and me knocked it out. It’s so worth it!

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

itsDeza I can imagine. I have looked up engine costs before, and it’s not so crazy but I think the labor cost for me might be crazy. Here in Hawaii it’s 100 bucks an hour to 150. Probably at least as much as the engine. I’m good for now, and as a daily driver I really do not mind the four-cylinder. Someday. Nice vid, thanks!

[@kulotsgarage118]

Thanks again sir! Stupid question. You still have run Dana 35 rear? I assume the chronology axle is super strong and was able to handle all your adventure ? I have dana35 and chrmolly axle with 33 12.5. Thanks so much again for sharing

[@itsDeza]

No such thing as a stupid question! Iv done many miles and adventures with all that weight on the d35 with stock axles and 32x10.5s! I wasn’t gentle on it either. They never actually broke but the bearings started to eat through the axles. I just recently switch to chromoly, and man I love having the reinsurance of having the stronger axle. The chromoly axles are 40 percent stronger then the stock axles!

[@danjohnston3042]

Do your rims have any offset? Nice setup!

[@MajorWeakness]

Great video, what type of Garmen GPS do u use?

[@daryantodaryanto504]

Nice YJ dude...!!!! mine got 33" and needs lift up but US sellers dont wanna ship abroad..dammit..!!

[@itsDeza]

Daryanto Daryanto thanks!!! I’m actually going to go to 33s soon! That’s some crap!!!! :(( id recommend the rubicon express lift if you can get it! Try emailing them! Where are you from?

[@manuelmarrujo8197]

Sexy music… yj… great outfit.. Australian accent (means his an expert)…great beard… great ideas…. Going to use some.. great video.

[@itsDeza]

Hahaha thanks mate!

[@gilmarmariano6216]

Hi, my name is Gilmar, I also have a Jeep, here in Brazil, I like to watch your videos, but if they came with Portuguese subtitles, it would be perfect. thanks

[@joshnasche5495]

Nice dude. What headlights are you using? And what year is your YJ. I have a 92 jeep wangler YJ. I can't wait to do some upgrades to my jeep 😁

[@itsDeza]

Mine are some cheap ones from amazon, they are over 2 years old and still work great! Bright as hell also!!

[@itsDeza]

Mine is a 95

[@tmontana6715]

What tire size are you running? Great video

[@itsDeza]

A 32x10.5x16 thanks!

[@johnkemple]

Those boomerang shackles dont work how you think..And they are missing the bolt that goes in the empty holes.. They are for when the axle is drooped down so they dont get stuck and bend the spring end..just saying..

[@itsDeza]

Not really no. The shape of a shackle doesn’t matter, the shape of a shackle doesn’t dictate behavior of the spring. It’s strictly for clearance. This will be really hard to explain the physics of this over txt but I’ll try. Look at your eyelets on the frame and the leaf. That distance in 3 dimensional space will never change no matter the shape of the shackle. It pivots on an arch it can only move on said arch. It could be shaped like a lighting bolt and as long as the holes are the same distance apart it will always run that same arch. Look at a boomerang Shackle and in your mind make it a straight shackle. As it compresses it runs right into the frame, hence why it’s got a bow in it. With that same straight shackle in mind, picture it’s arch as it pivots. Same arch. As for the bolt in the center, I don’t run them because it limits flex in the leaf it self. I want them to be able to slightly tilt off axis under hard flexing of the axle. To stiff and the spring won’t roll a bit. Don’t believe me? Test yours. Find a flexy test ramp. Bolts in go up. Then remove them and test again. Perhaps I’ll make a video about all this explaining it. Iv messed with a lot of Racecar suspension geometry growing up. And I remember learning about the shapes of a 2 pivot arm like a control arm. Once you understand how it works it will all make sense!

[@MaNiK_MiKe]

Nice Rig Brother! #SquareLightMafia! Question though, since you were doing swap anyways, what made you go the 4.0 route? I've started my swap on my YJ (but active duty keeps pulling me away from it) and I went the 350SBC route? What made you choose the route you went?

[@itsDeza]

Thanks for your service!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸!! Since I travel a lot I wanted something simple and easy to find parts for. I don’t wanna have to relay on one off swap parts. And since I still have the danna 30 and 35 axles I didn’t wanna put to much power to them and risk them blowing up 3000 miles from home in a desert. The 4.0 matches the the 4.88 gears is perfect for me! Can cruise 75-80 mph all day and 5th still climbs anthill on the highway. Low range is a freaking animal also!

[@MaNiK_MiKe]

itsDeza My pleasure. It takes my freedom away, but as long as people like you and your crew get yours, it makes what I do worth it. Makes sense. I ran across a mud truck with tons (60 front / 14 Bolt rear, all disc converted), 350SBC, TH350 Tranny, and NP205 transfer case for 2k. 4:88 gears and rear locker. Came with braided brake lines and everything attached to the truck. Tires rims everything. A new radiator (too big though) and fluid for next change put.

[@MaNiK_MiKe]

Couldn’t pass that deal up.

[@halfwaydecentmechanics814]

Not heavy at the rear?!?! You did a wheelie over that rock!!!!

[@itsDeza]

Hahaha truuuuue but it’s still not as bad as it looks

[@MatHelm]

Holy sunblock there redman... 🙃

[@itsDeza]

😂😂 I filmed this in Florida after being in Pennsylvania during the winter. I burnt instantly hahaha

[@Djtruckin]

Is your Dana 35 still alive??

[@itsDeza]

Finally broke a shaft on the 35 rock hoping up a hill climb. slide an old shift in on the trail and got it home. So I’m looking for a Toyota 8 inch with the factory elocker to replace it. I found one but it ended up way to wide so trying to find the narrower one still, that’s why I built up the Tacoma to keep traveling until I find the axle I want.

[@Djtruckin]

@@itsDeza better off with Dana 44 out of CJ...I’ve had 94 YJ 14 Years been tru it all..