Jeep TJ As a Daily Driver!

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[@gorillahd9247]

My 2002 TJ X has been a great vehicle. Picked it up in 2005 so I have been driving it for 19 years. Lots of mods completed, lots more to go. My daily is my work vehicle, but my Jeep has been my personal vehicle for all of those years.

[@jbhk7977]

I drive jeeps for over 35 years and I never had one fail on me. As long as you maintain them, good oil, zinc additive for the 4.0's and 4.2's and it will take care of you. I drive my TJ 4.0 sport for over 5 years now, it has 202K kilometers on it and I daily drive this Jeep. Never ever did it miss a beat. I often hear about Jeeps being unreliable, well . . . . this has nothing to do with Jeep and everything to do with the owner or previous owner. I hav a 3" OME lift, 33" tires and the infamous D35 in the rear but I never had problems with it. I drive it on the highway, forrest roads etc. It holds up fine. Just your basic off road stuff. I service my rig every 7.500~10.000 kilometers and that's the key to success I think.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Exactly! Treat it well and it will last forever.

[@tripleseven8361]

So I “daily” drive my TJ… I say daily, but really I drive it to the airport, where it sits for days and then drive it home again. I’ve owned my 2006 TJ Sport since it was new and it only has about 115,000 km, (around 71,400 miles) on it… I’m up here in Canada, and because they dump so much salt on the roads, it’s a real challenge to keep everything rust free, but for the most part it’s still pretty clean. I agree with you…Every time I get in it I enjoy it just as much as I did when I first bought it. It’s not a rough ride, it’s a Jeep and it drives like a Jeep… That’s why I bought it, that’s why I love it and if you’re not into Jeeps, you wouldn’t understand. My previous Jeep was a 1986 CJ-7 Renegade… that one was a daily driver. We lived in the Caribbean (Turks and Caicos), for a while and I actually had it shipped down there by boat, to drive while I was down there… I loved it even more than my TJ. I had it for 11 years before it was stolen and I never saw it again… That was a sad day!

[@MACLifestyle123]

I just bought a TJ. Doing a few things to it. Just upgraded head lights and bumper. It runs really well, want to add a 3.5 lift and 33’s I love it and will be taking it on some awesome trips in Queensland Australia

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Nice! I’m upgrading some parts on my TJ. I’ve been neglecting it for a while now. 3.5 and 33’s is a nice combination.

[@chipleach]

I love my 2003 TJ. I’m like you, I get excited every time I get in it.

[@That-straight-six17]

I love my 2002 ain’t nothin crazy just 4 inch lift with 31 inch tires but the tj never fails me

[@chipleach]

@@That-straight-six17 Same here. I just have a 2.5” lift and 31’s

[@jeremyshane5181]

I love my Jeep TJ also! I have had mine since 04 and I do all my own work. I have 216k miles and still loving it!

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Can’t go wrong with a Jeep TJ. I’ll probably keep mine forever.

[@Markuz-ik5ib]

The TJ best jeep all time.

[@Tattedmax_Reviews]

I got 2005 jeep wrangler X 4.0 inline 6 (6-speed manual) I bought it in 2016 with about 70,000 now in 2024 it’s my daily I have 94,389 almost to 100k. I love it. I take it out Tierra Del Sol when the events happen. I love it. I don’t regret buying it.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

70,000 that’s a good find. You can never go wrong buying a TJ. Thanks for the comment!

[@bamslife2812]

cheap parts and easy to work on. if you barely do maintenance it will run forever. whats not to love!

[@jimdordan1794]

i have a 2001 2.5 jeep wrangler with 232,000 miles on it and i still use it every day, i have icv problem with it and still love driving it and it is still storng, to me they are the best and loving it.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Cool man! I love my Jeep TJ also. I see a lot Jeep forum talk about icv problems but I haven’t come across that problem yet.🤞🏽 Thanks for the comment!

[@thegrantmeister4114]

I daily a tj and I love it every point you made is on point imo the best jeep wrangler ever made sick video and sick tj

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Thanks! Driving a TJ as a daily probably the best decision I ever made, I love it. Thanks for the comment!

[@gsaunds100]

I have a 2006 Sport TJ, it's my daily driver and I love it. My wife doesn't understand the attraction, but that's her problem.

[@TremaineReacts]

Yeah mines 2006 too but it’s a wrangler x. I’m out of town right now and I can’t wait to get home to drive it again.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

I sent that comment with my other channel lol

[@codyrichardson238]

Love the channel. I just got a 2 door jk last spring. Jeep community is great. Super fun vehicles. Keep up the good work.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Thanks Cody! The Jeep community is awesome. I bought my Jeep 2 years ago and I’m loving everything about it. Thanks for the comment.

[@allaboutreptile]

I picked up an 04 LJ (TJ unlimited) with 92k miles on it for 10k. I love it - I’ve been building it out and it needs a new top but it’s a great vehicle. One of my favorites I’ve ever owned!

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Great find! I always wanted a LJ but couldn’t find one at the time. So I got a TJ instead. It’s in the shop right now getting some work done but I’ll be back off-roading soon. Thanks for the comment!

[@sergebourbon829]

Welcome to the daily Wrangler use...got a 2005 4.0L 60 000km a real good one in excellent condition and trail equiped!soooo good to drive😉always a pleasure when I jump in it...greatings from a French Jeeper 🤗

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Thanks. I love my 06 Wrangler and I’m probably going to keep it forever! I having a few problems but easy fixes. Still runs like a champ. Thanks for the comment!

[@jeffmayle6776]

I bought a 97’ in 2000 for $9000….it had 56,000 in it. I drove it and maintained it for another 14yrs. with no major problems. Crank sensor left me stranded one time, but that’s typical for them. 225,000 miles later I sold it and tried to upgrade to JK…..sorry I did. I wouldn’t have hesitated to get in it and drive 1,000mi. to somewhere in it anytime. It was that reliable. Nothing wrong with the JK but man, when you have a good one, hang onto it.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yeah I’m planning on keeping mine forever. I just need to fix some transmission issues but other than that it has been reliable. I think I’m done off-roading in it so I’ll just be my daily.

[@calebloverde9495]

great review unc

[@themysteriousworldofrobert4526]

I know exactly what you're saying about every time you get in it it's like the first time it's that awesome I got my 01 tj 4.0 about 6 months ago and I'm always offering to drive lol I had a 1980 cj7 straight 6 and I loved the hell out of the thing back in 1987 now I feel like I got my old baby back your either a jeep lover or a jeep heater there's no in between you and me are jeep lovers keep rockin

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yep! I’m always out riding for no reason. Just to drive my TJ. Thanks for the comment!

[@gregj7523]

99 TJ Sport (146K) used as a toy, heavy duty 3.5" Krawler branded lift, 35x12.5 on 15's with a Dana 44 geared to 4.88 and lockers - tubed and armored with a heavy duty angled front bumper set-up with a Smittybilt 9500/synthetic, and plenty of recovery parts and medical rescue gear - under a hardtop because I'm an old man, lol - northern New Mexican high desert mountain trails, always seeking shiny placer patches and or old frontier home sites (late 1800 early 1900) to run detectors for bullion coins (with occasional creek side camping and fishing) - that's right, combining as many hobbies as we can under one toy lol

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Nice!!!

[@silinusvers]

I havnt had a back seat In mine in years, you should take it out to reduce weight, it's my opinion that you should treat the jeep like a motorcycle and reduce weight anywhere you can and that seat weighs like 60 pounds,

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yeah I removed it like a year ago. I removed the tire in the back as well but recently put it back on. Yeah I agree with you about reducing weight.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

I’ve had three TJs in the past and just recently got one again. I have a JL too, but man have I missed the TJ. I switch between daily driving the two wranglers, but I think I enjoy driving the TJ more… there’s something about it that I can’t figure out.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yeah it’s something about them TJ’s. I’ve been thinking about getting a JL but haven’t pulled the trigger on one yet.

[@rediron44]

I put over 212K on my 99 daily driver. Wife put 206K on her 1997 daily driver. Both very reliable. Wife sold hers and bought a 2004 Grand Cherokee with almost no miles. I sold mine for a 2003 Rubicon with only 12K miles. But the TJs were tanks

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Sheesh! That's a lot of money but I know it was worth every penny. Yes TJs are definitely tanks!

[@cuh720]

Im about to buy a stock wrangler x tj with $28k miles. Can’t wait to daily it

[@thakoolkidTRE]

28kmiles! That’s a great find. Hope you enjoy your TJ when you get it!

[@storytrailing]

I use to daily my old TJ before it rusted out bad. I am looking into buying another TJ this year!

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yeah get that TJ. Mines breaking down on me right now but I’m fixing it right now. Thanks for the comment and let me know when you get that TJ

[@heckyesitsjess84]

The excitement lasts? I feel that way now. Just excited when I get in it! Haha and it's way older and more old school than my daily car. I've only had it for a week though.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yes the excitement last forever. I just got mine out the shop today and it felt like day one. I had minor work done. Congratulations and enjoy your new jeep!

[@heckyesitsjess84]

@@thakoolkidTRE love it! It's like I've been re born right now. Haha how did I not buy one earlier?

[@thakoolkidTRE]

@@heckyesitsjess84 I ask myself the same question.

[@sonandsanford4963]

I've own my 97 Sahara 5sp since 1997. I don't think I will ever get rid of it.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Don’t do it, unless someone give you an offer you can’t refuse.

[@peterwright7303]

G,day jeeper,s from Australia ,I have a Tj wrangler 2006 4.0 65 th anniversary edition . The tj is a very good 4x4 i have travelled to some ove the most remote out back places it has 189000 km on it naw and runing nicely still it tow,s a camper trailer as well most ove the time , tj and I had a kangaroo strike two month's back Roo was a 6 foot male red . The winch and bar sorted him out steering linkage damage only naw fixed and still happy travelling YES TJ,S ARE A VERY RELIABLE AND TUFF 4X4 , So any way JEEP ON FREND, S

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Thanks for the comment! Sound like you have an awesome TJ. That’s a big kangaroo! Glad you and the Jeep okay. Yes Jeep on my friend !

[@peterwright7303]

@@thakoolkidTRE it was the hardest hit 110 kph on a express way it put a holl new meaning to the saying Australia the land ove the flying kangaroo, broken finger and in shock for days after jeep just found he go the muffler to so I think oul the damage is fixed naw there was a car behind me and after the campers axl finished the Roo off it hit her car she was lucky I tenerised it for her and her two small children . So yes I was surprised to see no panel damage only had to remove the steering Damper as it folded . But was able to drive some 300 klm slowly but yep BOOM them a deth wobel but oul good just had to straten drag link next day . Could have been lots wers. I have hit a fue Roo,s in my life living in out back but that hit would have wrecked most car,s so at 60 years old TJ WRANGLER I would never drive any thing else.

[@markwarner6115]

Well done! I’m in the TJ daily club too. My wife has a 4 door JK Sahara, and it has been a GREAT vehicle for the 60,000 we’ve owned it. Much easier to daily, but it doesn’t have the same soul of the TJ. I’ve been driving a Viper for the last couple years, but I sold it this fall so I could buy and build up another TJ, and I don’t regret it at all. I’ve had a few over the years, and I always come back. Yours looks great, man. I just recently got my 35s installed and I love em too. It’s a little more to handle, but not bad at all. Have you had to do any brake upgrades with the 35s?

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Thanks for the comment! I haven’t done any brake upgrades yet but I definitely need bigger brakes. I’ll probably upgrade them very soon. I’m probably going to keep my TJ forever and also buy a 4 door JL in the near future. Like I said thanks for the comment and have a great day.

[@markwarner6115]

Tre, I have not done the big brake kit either, but I did follow recommendations of many on the Jeep forums, and I bought some Black Magic front brake pads and Centric rotors. Wow, the difference is real. After the break in period, my Jeep is stopping better than it was on 33s when it had fresh normal pads. Black Magic brakes are no joke, and for about $260 it’s more than worth the upgrade! Check them out 💪

[@thakoolkidTRE]

@@markwarner6115 I’ll definitely check them out. Thanks!

[@johnchestnutt6892]

Exactly!

[@arlenleffmann4966]

I just bought a 2005 tj x model same color as yours. I drive it every day so far. 😊

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Good choice! I enjoy mine everyday.

[@SladePC06]

Enjoying your TJ videos! I daily drive mine as well and love every day of it. Quick question for you, I also have a 67 designs phone mount in the dash tray…curios why you point your phone up and out of the way?

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Thanks! I have my charging cable by the glove box, which is connected to the radio. So I basically put my phone in that position when I listen to music. My stereo has apple CarPlay so I just connect it and move it out the way. I hope my answer helped.

[@leifsoderman5065]

Just about to buy one hope its fun pick it up after easter, 98 Shara around $14000 usd

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Congratulations! You’re going to have so much fun driving a TJ. Great price too. My price as around 14000. Congrats again and thanks for the comment!

[@sergioarroyo7219]

No throttle control Jesper’s

[@821702feb]

I got a TJ has almost 300k miles still runs great and climbs better

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Them TJ’s seem like they run forever. As long as you maintain it.

[@byrongray5466]

🤙

[@armandocardona6975]

short answer. No lmfao. MY EARS AND BACK. Worth it tho.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Lol

[@desertadventures4221]

Nice tj .

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Thanks

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

Unfortunately my 97 tj is the 4 cyl automatic but it’s rust free , I only paid $1800 for it. Even tho mine is underpowered and slow I still enjoy it.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

If you enjoy it that’s all that matter.

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

@@thakoolkidTRE it’s my first TJ.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

@@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979 it’s my first TJ too. Bought it 2 years ago.

[@jetskirehab750]

I daily drive my LJ!

[@thakoolkidTRE]

I’m jealous cause I wanted a LJ but couldn’t find one in my price range at the time. Thanks for the comment!

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

My tj is my daily driver.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yep! Can’t see myself driving anything else. Thanks for the comment!

[@ericschmidt1987]

What game is at the end of

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Cold War campaign

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Call of Duty

[@mazdafy1428]

I drive 18k miles a year, I really want a tj for my daily, (probably take the back seats out to fit my tools) I was wondering how you think about fuel and all. I live in North Carolina and pass 4x4 trails all the time in my straight piped Mazda 😂

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Yeah get one. Jeep TJ are so fun! Now it do burn a lot of fuel so keep that in mind but that’s only for the 4.0 wranglers. Overall jeep TJ is a good buy.

[@mazdafy1428]

Appreciate it man, and how bad is the fuel? My dad had a 4.0 jeep XJ and he had a throttlebody spacer better injectors and all that with a 6 inch lift and we’re still getting about 18 mpg. I’ve heard the TJ gets a little worse gas but I’m not sure.

[@thakoolkidTRE]

@@mazdafy1428 With my 35 inch tires I probably get around 15 mpg.

[@jetskirehab750]

What is your exhaust setup?

[@thakoolkidTRE]

It’s a Magnaflow off-road pro series cat-back exhaust that I got from extreme terrain. I need to replace my cats and headers soon.

[@davidcardona2133]

6.9k views Nice 👌

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Should be at 7.0k in a couple hrs

[@iliveindetroit1]

dude you know you cannot drive pressing and letting off the gas like that..starts at 1:25..listen to the engine lol

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Noted!

[@CCP-pb5ss]

having already been thru a luxury sport sedan crossover & sport GT i knew my next ride would be an overlander truck..& i been searching heart always wanted range rover l322 / jeep 2 door / isuzu vehicross but the experience of roof/doors off..even occasionally..gotta go jeep

[@thakoolkidTRE]

Definitely go jeep!