Jeep Wrangler TJ on 40's!! Complete Walk around

[@AZOverLandOffRoad]

Just picked up a jk 2 door, this jeep is my inspiration for that build. All stock for now, but not for long!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Awesome! Sounds like a fun project👊🏻

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Frame welded sliders are the way to go. I wiped out my passenger rocker on my JKU. Live and learn now I run frame welded sliders and I have bent those but they still work.

[@caldider9954]

Cool to see some Moses Lake footage! Mud flats are open right now.

[@brandonq6373]

Cool to see an everyday jeeper jeep stuff channel

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man👊🏻

[@alderbottomoutdoors9794]

I am building a scout II, so I can wheel elbe. Vids are awesome!

[@williamshore3942]

I would love to see u teach us how to do a front stretch! I can't find any good videos, explaining/showing the whole process, and different things to do/watch out for. I learn the most from your videos! Thanks for what u do!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man👊🏻 I am trying to do it without going full hydro or coilovers so it makes it more difficult. But I have some idea, hopefully I will be able to make it happen this year.

[@williamshore3942]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 that would be perfect! That's exactly what I was hoping to do myself. Maybe move the spring buckets forward? I don't know. Waiting to see what u come up with. Ty!!

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

I do love my automatic trans as well

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

Those front springs have been put to full use since I got them from yall...Missing the TJ content, but I get it. Happy trails mate. If ya wanna hit up Evans or Elbe this spring, let me know. Would love to pick your brain on a couple things

[@VictorVectorJKU]

So many upgrades!!! 🤗🤗 I’ll be excited to see what you do for the high clearance front fenders!

[@Ben-lo7cy]

That’s a great build man. I need to start welding so I can eventually do my own projects

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man👊🏻

[@ebalmes]

I love the 12th man pokinatcha punk sticker on the dash. But you knew that already

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Haha, yup.

[@zodiac8208]

Finally!!!! Waiting for this video! Thanks

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Haha, I figured it was about time.

[@btakin8737]

As always great genuine gearhead video! My YJ 4.2 with a Magnaflow has a great smooth rumble OUTSIDE, OMG it is just a black noise drone inside. Interested in what you choose to make it it more enjoyable environment. I do get it , it’s a Jeep😝! Great content!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks👊🏻

[@Tbmx8]

Bad ass Jeep Kelly, hope to see ya on the trails sometime here in Wa 🤘🏻

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man, I will be out there all summer👍🏻

[@kenworth278660]

Impressive build 👏

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks🤟🏻

[@jk_wrangler13]

Nice!!! I'd love to get a 95 yj and turn it into a mean machine like yours

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks.. do it!!👊🏻

[@jk_wrangler13]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 just as soon as I can get the money I will.

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

Check out my DaddyJeep Garage channel for some good YJ action. :) Mine does have a lot of similarities to Kelly's kzbin.info/door/oXxx7fbRKnS4YAtuWZtt9w

[@jeepindave5464]

Im still bummed to see the ax15 go, but since its strictly a trail rig it make since completely. Hopefully robbie doesn't sell out on the trail plug lol.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Haha, he is sticking with the manual. But after one ride in my Jeep he became a believer in the auto…

[@stevenbadillo2977]

Hey made that is a sick Jeep. I just bought my JkU Sahara. I installed 3.5 Metal Clock game changer lift kit and HD steering. All new fox shocks and steering stabilizer. I would like to know what locker I should invest in. I live in central florida and would love to go off roading but honestly have no clue. Could you give me some adobe

[@cbr6864]

My favorite upgrade is my body mount lift. It’s amazing how just 1.5” makes maintenance so much easier

[@paularbon5810]

I don’t think you are going to get much hate about the automatic, anybody who is serious about their Jeep knows it offers way more control. I would convert your a/c pump to on board air. If you want to swap transfer cases I would start looking for a Dana 300 and flip it . Front stretch is a pain and going coil overs will make it way easier than keeping the coils. Basically you are taking about my YJ. Maybe you should do a walk around of my Yj.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

The a/c pump has been converted to onboard air for more than 10 years. The compressor just went out on me a few months back. The Dana 300 and everything to flip it with gears and everything is very expensive almost not worth it. Just getting an rubicon tcase or atlas at some point.

[@paularbon5810]

I must have missed that your already had your a/c converted. Dan 300 can be done on a budget.. flip ring is 100 bucks. A case usually go for 4 to 5 hundred. You can make your own shifters pretty cheap as well. People get caught up in needed HD output shafts and gearing and that’s when it starts to add up. I bought my 300 with a 4:1 gear set for 650. Rubicon cases are pretty expensive now. The cheapest I’ve seen was 1200. The 2nd low and the ability to do front digs make the 300 a good case. If I bought a new t-case now I would probably buy the midnight metalworks 300

[@cole8557]

@muddy beards 4x4 Thanks for putting these vids together for us to follow along. Do you think a similar build would be practical on a yj? Considering the suspension and drive line are so heavily modified I would think there isn't much different between the two but I haven't seen many compact 40" yj build. Thanks again 👍

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks, the YJ is a great platform, the frame, suspension and drivetrain are basically the same as the Tj, just the tub, interior, cage are different. So yes throwing 40’s on a YJ is basically the same amount of work as the tj.

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

Kelly, I have been watching you and Nate for a while now. Love your content ! I want to put 40's on my TJ but I'd like to keep it as narrow as possible. I'm looking for 1 ton axles. Seems I can get all different widths. What is the narrowest axle you would use to run 40's ??? Also any preference on Dana 60 vs Ford 9"?

[@YONNY93]

Hey Man, did you ever end up using the new winch remote the control box came with? If not, how'd you program your old one? Mine busted and was thinking of ordering just the remote but could't even get my buddies control to pair with my winch and HF hasn't been much help.

[@miniontj9497]

Beast

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks🤟🏻

[@lol123321123321]

Why did you put the YJ transmission in? I'm not a tj guy so I don't know the reasoning. However i do know some TJ guys use the aw4 from an xj. 4 speed overdrive and stout as hell for its size. Just curious

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

Love it

[@jamesws08]

Hello. Random question; I’m working on a 72’ hp44 for my rubicon. Do u know if 78-79 Ford F-250 hi steer knuckles, (8lug), can be used with F150 (5lug) hubs, rotors, spindles, & brake brackets on the hp44??

[@2011rubicon]

I use to see and hear that the 9” was no good as the wheel bearing retention wasnt great and couldnt handle big side loading? Have your heard the same?,is it a myth?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Love the 9”, great platform for strength and lots of aftermarket support.

[@2011rubicon]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 so have you ever heard of this side load issue?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Not really. Here is a good article. Don’t necessarily believe it the strongest axle out there but it’s good info. www.motortrend.com/how-to/9-inch-ford-rearend-strongest-rearend-due-hypoid-distance/

[@2011rubicon]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 fantastic, great all rounder and full of features! If you and Nate haven’t had wheel bearing issues they should be good!!

[@thisguy7120]

Massive 😊😊👍👍😊😊

[@jamesws08]

No response on high pinion d44 ford knuckles eh? Thanks anyway

[@jeepspeednate]

Do you still use the stock AC compressor for compressed air? I would love to see a video on that if you do

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It is all still there. The a/c compressor died a while back so it no longer works. I have been using a Smittybilt compressor for a while now and plan on redoing the whole onboard air setup. Future video for sure.

[@job38four10]

So whats to keep small rocks flying off those rear tires going down the road breaking my windshield..........

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It’s a trailer queen. So your windshield is safe

[@dronetrooperfpv7810]

I have had my 02 TJ in Red with the 4.0 and auto for many years now. Bone stock. Yours looks pretty much how I want mine to look. Do you love the 40’s or would you do something different?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I wouldn’t go back to smaller than 39’s or 40’s now that I have built it up to handle that large of tires.

[@jbhk7977]

Thanks for sharing. I have a question regarding the rear axle. Why did you chose a Ford 9.0 over a Ford 8.8? I'm looking to swap my rear axle, but over here in the Netherlands, a D44 of Ford 8.8 is priced it's weight in gold. However, a Ford 8.8 is still cheaper, but needs more fab work. I'm not a rock crawler, most of the time it's dirt/sand. Would a Ford 8.8 hold up running 35's? Thanks mate.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I ran the 8.8 for years, it was a great axle and I never had an issue with it. I even ran it with 40’s. So 35’s will be just fine.

[@jbhk7977]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 Thanks for responding so quickly . . . Keep the vids coming, I love them.

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

The Ford 9" is in many circles the best axle ever made. In the hard core 4x4 world it isn't quite the best, but darn close. It has tons of options and even in factory form is super strong.

[@milesff7]

Ford switched from 9 inch, to 8.8 because the 9” is too reliable, believe it or not. The dealerships need work, so they needed to find a product that was 95%. Drag racers pretty much exclusively use them.

[@topgun2877]

how much would you charge to build me your trans?

[@jeepdude82]

What’s your wheel mount surface on the front and rear axles?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

65”

[@jeepdude82]

The rear coilovers probably wouldn’t have fit with narrow axles?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Nope, it barely fits now. The tires rub the coils just slightly when flexed all the way out.

[@Jeff-wu6wn]

What front coil springs are you running? and spring rate? how do you like them?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Metal cloak 4.5” lift dual rate springs.

[@kodybuchenroth532]

How did you modify that stock seat?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Made a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGWdJiGpNODbsk

[@johnmack3125]

I JUST PURCHASED A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER AUTOMATIC SITTING ON 40" TIRES, I NEED YOUR WISDOM, THE STEERING ISN'T THE GREATEST, I'M GOING TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT THIS WEEK, ANY IDEAS, I CAN SEND YOU PHOTOS OF THE JEEP......

[@samsanderson7159]

Are you happy with that genright tank? I'm planning to go 14 bolt on my 99 so I need to make space. I really don't want a fuel cell, but I want to make sure I have room for a stretch in the rear.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It works fine. The only reason I did it was I got it cheap used. They are too expensive and this particular tank doesn’t give me as much stretch as I would like. I would probably go fuel cell recessed in the tub down flush with the frame and build something around it so I still had some storage back there if I had to pay full price.

[@samsanderson7159]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 thanks for the feedback. That tank is a lot of money. It's hard to justify when compared to a cell. I'm just having a hard time with the fact that there won't be much space left in the TJ after I do it. I like your idea of a recessed cell though. I think I'll explore that option a little more.

[@heavymonty]

did i miss it? what is the wheelbase?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Haha, yes. There was a lot to cover. It was in the first 2 min. 98” is the current wheel base.

[@heavymonty]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 thanks! My TJ is 99" on 42s. Love it for all the wheeling I do (snow and mountain trails)

[@JZ-be4ns]

No sway bar in the rear?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Nope, I might put one on, but they are expensive

[@cbr6864]

Insane build if I had to guess $30K into it

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks🤟🏻 It’s more around 20k maybe under. That’s with selling old parts to buy new parts, lol.

[@cvuedoo9608]

You should have a beard made out of mud logo

[@jeremy8715]

How do you like your steering system? Any idea how that would be on the streets / highway (i.e. 0mph - 75ish mph)??

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

It’s great offroad, I have driven a bunch on road as well maybe 55-60, and it is ok. The nature of heims and the drag link mounted on top of the tire rod gives it some play. So I wouldn’t recommend for something that sees a lot of street driving.

[@mobgarage1418]

Dave's Customs Unlimited Jeep TJ boatsides

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I have been looking at those as a baseline to build off of, I will get to it eventually. It cosmetic so it is low priority, lol.

[@erichughes9098]

😎👍

[@DumbCarGuy]

You forgot something important. I want to see how you get into your driver's seat. Leg stretch, arm pull, grunting ass hop to the seat maneuver with 40s and a lift. Then again because you forgot the keys.

[@ivanbarguez286]

Hello 👋🏼, question..I have a manual 2007 jk with a 2.72 non rubicon transfer case. Will the auto transmission rubicon 4-1 transfer case from 2007-2011 directly bolt on? Are they interchangeable?