I Bought A Cheap Jeep Wrangler At Auction! It Was Hiding $20K In Mods & I DIY Fixed It In A Day!

[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@adamhonda98]

You wouldn't have any problems like this if you just bought a Toyota FJ Cruiser

[@adamhonda98]

Oh believe me we use salt and salt brine a lot I should know I'm a operator at PennDOT I am the one that puts the salt on the roads

[@thebees4371]

I know you JUST did the typhoon. But bro, please find a jeep srt8 wk1 and hook it up.

[@LoitersWithIntent]

Get back your life lightning

[@justinstiff5641]

KZbin seems to be a great place for cool dorks. Legit street cars, Tyler Hoover, car wizard, etc. But every last one of them are making more money than I am so 😅😂😅😂 great job guys

[@davew9258]

The trans is totally fine, the issue is the lift kit. It’s a fairly small and inexpensive lift. The nicer ones come with spacers for the belly pan. When you drop the belly pan it will tilt the transmission and then it will shift into 2nd gear without any issues and also it will fix the driveline angle. If you really want to take it off road you need to look at getting one that has longer lower control arms etc. check out Rubicon Express. You should also sell those upgraded Dana 30/35 axles and then buy a pair of Dana 44’s from a Rubicon. They are much stronger and you can pick them up for a fraction of what was spent on those OX lockers. Which is an Alex way to go, sell the parts that came on the car and replace them with stronger, OEM ones and make money from selling the old parts.

[@SaddleLight]

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[@bobert201164]

If they put an ox locker they probably put in chromoly shafts

[@arditgjeta5088]

Wouldn't that put more pressure on engine mounts? Since trans will be tilted with the engine too.

[@davidlavalle7583]

Unless he is going to crawl the thing those tires and axles should be good what's on it will work great for pretty serious off roading. Trails and dunes

[@walkermediaworx]

I know the Dana 44 is a super solid option. Due to the 4.0 not being as much HP as the V8 (even though the torque is there), is the 30/35 possibly a better ratio for the available power? I don't know anything about gearing, that's why I'm asking.

[@jackbjack]

Came for the Syclone, stayed for the Pathfinder…now a Jeep…admittedly Alex, after years of occasionally dropping in, I’m officially a sub😂

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother!

[@Nick210]

SAME 😂 I’ve been popping in since he bought the CL. Finally committed recently

[@harleyleeps6696]

Best car channel KZbin! I’m jealous you got a bunch of old content you can go watch for the first time!

[@sahalin12345]

Legit Off-road Cars

[@armouredthug5154]

@@harleyleeps6696 that dawned on me yesterday after watching a vid of his, i was like - ohhh a back catalog ! happy pandaahh

[@BBPissed]

As a resident of PA, I can confirm that we use so much salt, we have salt mountains located off major highways and turnpikes for easy access and loading.

[@Adam-ve7gu]

As does Illinois.

[@ElvisRosario00]

PA is all hills and mountains salt is needed even when it just rains below freezing.

[@BBPissed]

@@ElvisRosario00 I live in the Poconos, which definitely has some "hills", lol. Even my development has its own salt trucks!

[@michaelgregorich3774]

That was either garage kept or not in PA long

[@tbaum5148]

@@BBPissed i’m also in the poconos and i’ve lost so many cars to frame rot ( i do drive beaters tho😂)

[@vincentfabbri1]

Hey Alex, not sure if you are still reading these but the heat shield you pulled out from the intake/exhaust side when removing the valve cover was actually a recall. They installed those to prevent fires in the engine bay from debris getting stuck between the two manifolds. Very excited about this jeep, I’ve had a TJ and currently have an XJ

[@danielsteward5090]

Alex. You want to drill a drain hole in the rear of both frame rails just in front of the rear lower control arm mounts.this is where all of the water gets trapped in the frame.

[@djsilva1987]

I love how you’ve kept it to down to earth builds. So many KZbinrs have some success and head into the supercar/hypercar world which isn’t why I started watching them. You are a legend!!! Down to earth and just great guy that really comes across on camera! Ps From Australia. Love the link to the Holden with the Caprice- would love to support the channel and order from your shop but shipping was more than the items 😢

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother! This is the stuff I'm truly into!

[@djsilva1987]

@ Very cool. Again it does come across on camera… cool car nerd 🤓+😎

[@nibbzs15]

Yes 100% I agree with this

[@jeffrogers2180]

Not to name names, but hoovie appears to have completely lost the plot now that he bought a Bugatti. He sold the most beautiful car ever made, the Z8, to buy that heinous looking status symbol. Not interested. Way more interested in Alex restoring interesting cars like the Grand national, the Oldsmobile, the Syclone..

[@theglitch99]

Doent he have a McLaren?

[@FreakinJeepGarage]

Unfortunately, not head studs. They do use a few 12 point fasteners throughout. As for the 11 mm valve cover bolts, they are said to be 7/16 head.. Tomato, tomato.. This is the Gen 3 4.0 which was redesigned in for 99 and isn't as reliable as previous editions. Known for head cracks (0331 head) and fragile pistons. Usually #5 or 6 piston shattering. The heat shield that was under the fuel rail is to prevent heat soak in the heat. It will boil the fuel in rail and cause misfires, starting issues, and loss of power. Old spark plug wire boots make good replacements for the pcv boot. Check out my death wobble video for a quick understanding.

[@drinkmorecocacola]

what do you know abou- (reads username) nevermind.

[@crack1270]

0331 one heads didn't start till 2000 and after

[@jonbowen4049]

They changed to a TUPY head for 2004 maybe 03 and 04 i believe .. which eliminated the 0331 cracking .. at least in the WJ 4.0 they got the upgraded head and went away from the 0331

[@walkermediaworx]

I had a 2000 Grand Cherokee with 300k+ and lots of off-road miles and no issues thankfully.

[@farangatang]

Head issue was fixed late in 2002

[@tomcooper920]

I own and have built my Jeep. The synchros on second gear go out regularly. That is a typical fix. I had to do mine. You have OX lockers both front and rear. They are a good cable actuated locker. Your head is in a sick configuration. I would recommend you install a slip yoke eliminater (sye) kit in the transfer case then you can eliminate the transfer case spacers. This gets the power train back in the stock location. This moves the shifter back until the stock position and makes getting into reverse easier. You will have to buy a new drive line with the slip yoke in it. You will now have u-jounts at both ends so if you are on the trail and have a problem with the rear drive line you can remove it and still drive out. You have a solid start.

[@kova_motive]

That transmission is a “box of rocks” even on a good day. Just roll with it until it stops working all together and then consider an AX-15 swap.

[@ainoskedu2808]

Also vouch for the ax15 transmission swap. Best manual that ever came in the wranglers.The 6 speeds is crappy. Ask the 2007-2018 Jeep JK wrangler guys how wonderful the 6 speeds are

[@adrianbanuelos8052]

Swapped in ax-15 into my xj. Was originally automatic. The ax-15 is a beast

[@bryanleverett2830]

NV3550 did great behind my 5.0L swap in my TJ

[@PieletjiesPap]

Awesome to watch this, I bought my wife a 2003 TJ in July and spend the last months working through all the issues it came with. Found one without frame rust but poor service history. Learnt a hell of a lot about these TJs now. Love the channel. Southern Illinois!

[@silentjde]

They are not studs, just bolts with a stud on top. Also that heat shield you tossed in the trash was a recall to help prevent hot soak misfires. Also check the inside of the frame

[@Chaser2]

Yes! Another LSC drop. Alex is the busiest KZbin auto restorer on line. Guy is a mad hustler

[@joshuaharmonb6065]

Alex explains what he's doing way better that the Saturday Morning Power Block episodes back in day. Love this channel

[@slimhaluphis]

I think that's the key to his success. As a 40 year old it reminds me of powerblock so much.

[@justingould7348]

He does have the quintessential car show host voice.

[@michael007ish]

Ah memories. I had a ‘52, a ‘57 with a 283 in it and my 2000 TJ. It was a good life. Now I look at the price of the new ones and there is zero chance I’ll ever get one of those. Have fun with your Jeep. Always put a smile on face.

[@BudzyFoxMX5]

For anyone else watching who is afraid of rusted framed jeeps. Don't be. I bought a 2000 TJ with 120k miles for 4k. The frame was rusted as bad, if not worse, than the first jeep in this video. BUT it had Dana 44 axles front and rear, front and rear lockers (same brand as Alex's yellow jeep), and a 6in lift. I bought frame repair kits and paid a welder 1k in labor to install them. I took the jeep through some wild terrain that I didn't think was possible. Rusted frames are not the end all be all. After a few years, I sold that jeep to by a Foxbody Mustang. Then I found Alex's channel when he was removing a Fox's fuel tank. Thanks Alex for your help and videos!

[@TiptronicSS]

I'm glad we switched to longer video's, 15-20 mins would not do this channel justice.

[@theyunglos]

You must be an OG 🤝🏾 Good to see you .. he’s been doing theses longer that 30 minutes videos for a while .. I had actually forgotten 😂

[@AlexjLopez439]

Yeah these videos are like a freaking short movie 😂❤

[@TaylorMadeXX73]

TJ frames rot from the inside out because they didn’t have factory drain holes. Always check the inside of the frame with an endoscope. Regarding lift height, measure the springs while the Jeep is on the ground under its own weight. Anything over 12” (stock) the front and 8” (stock) the rear is your lift height. The Dana 35 and 30 need upgraded chromoly shafts when running a locker and larger tires (33”+), if you plan to go Offroad at all. Otherwise, the stock shafts are not long for this world. Hopefully, the receipts or PO’s can confirm upgraded shafts when installing the gears and lockers. Steering stabilizers are not the cause of death wobble. They only mask the root issue(s), which are typically tire balance, worn track bar end components, or upper axle side control arm bushings. Currie Correctlink is the preferred choice for tie rod /drag link set up on lifted wranglers. Make sure to stay away from drop pitman arms and track bar relocation brackets that cause your track bar and drag link to no longer be parallel.

[@louietramposch4559]

Jeep guy info 💯🤓🎬

[@renaissanceman2868]

Wealth of knowledge here.

[@Bhampton444413]

Oh the death wobble. Just coast trough it until it stops. Problem solved lol my wife nearly jumped out of the jeep the first time she experienced it.

[@robertmoriarty925]

So true about the rust. I bought a used Jeep Wrangler Sahara years ago. I coated the frame with Por 15 right away. I sprayed WD 40 regularly into the box frame. A few years later, the frame still rusted, literally, in half. Otherwise, it was a beautiful Jeep. What a shame!

[@drinkmorecocacola]

@@Bhampton444413 lmao the solution to a thing called death wobble is to just not be a wuss.

[@HoJSimpson]

Dude is like a Trufflehound finding all these delicious mods lol

[@cblack1863]

Ditch that D shaft balancer, and grab yourself a slip yoke eliminator kit. That gives you better drive shaft angles with a double cardan joint. As long as they replaced the C-clip style axle shaft, you should be ok on that front, but the tubes are thin and you can wind up with a smiley face axle on the front with larger tires. I'd keep that 3550 over the 6 speed, it's pretty solid tranny👍

[@Cougracer67]

Regarding all the rusted frames, I worked at the Arizona DOT in Flagstaff (on I-40) for some 27 years. When I retired, the standard salt usage was 300 pounds per lane per mile, per application, and the salt trucks ran non-stop during snowstorms (and average snowfall is 108 inches per year). A lot of people from Phoenix regularly come up to Flagstaff to ski, so don't count on finding rust-free rigs in Arizona!

[@sparkie5571]

at least they only do it on the interstate in flag, rest are cinders

[@erniesdeck7550]

I love this channel because when you see someone with as much a passion for not only cars but for the mechanical aspect of cars. It's an amazing feeling to live vicariously through Alex

[@as3sxp]

Replace the oil pan, and the rear main seal while it's out. There is a main ground on the engine near the oil filter. You may need to cut and get to fresh wiring, common green crusty area. Watch out for cracks in the frame near the control arm brackets that are welded to frame. Check the track bar bushing/joint while on the ground, have someone crank the steering wheel hard back and forth, watch the bushing and joint near pitman arm, common death wobble area. Death wobble will/can also be caused by wheel bearings, ball joints and control arm bushings. Flip the hood and lean it on the roof, gives better lighting lol Don't put stupid ducks in the windshield...just don't Forgot something, shock mounts might need to be drilled out from rust. I didn't see, but that transfer case skid plate should probably be dropped and have some spacers put in for better geometry on the driveline

[@brtherb8677]

Bought an old Jeep (1977 CJ5) 3 years ago and I'm still working on it to this day..!! Thank you, Alex, for getting bug back in me so I can finish it and I can keep on Jeepin"..!!! I will say that I've done way more than you have from a new 360 AMC motor to complete rebuild of the trans (3 speed) and transfer case. The only thing that was decent on my Jeep when I bought it was the new soft top and tires..!! And like Alex, I got a good frame underneath it.. Thanks, Alex, for going Jeepin'..!!

[@eflanagan1921]

New 360 , NOS crate motor ?

[@teekinz_9571]

As a jeep owner myself of 29yrs old. I’ve had 4 of em! 1st was a 02’ TJ, 2nd was a 13’ JK 3rd was a 21’ JLUR and now I’m enjoying my 23’ gladiator! In my experience I love the TJ platform! I’m so stoked for you! They’re great if you can find one clean enough lol. I’m from Utah and it’s hard! A bit of advice for you is if you’re ever experiencing any death wobble in the front end, don’t go down the rabbit hole and start changing out ball joints steering stabilizers and whatnot have you. The correct way is lower control arms in the front. Get the adjustable ones with heim joints not fixed ones. Love the content lately! From one jeeper to another keep it rubber side down not up lol😂

[@mattwoolley764]

Get Slip yoke eliminator kit. Death Wobble is not shock it always is due to worn out joints and bad steering geometry. Consider better control arms as well.

[@jonbowen4049]

I agree .. i was thinking long arm kit would do this wonders

[@mosconi0359]

You've got a Grand National, a DeLorean, and numerous high-end vehicles in your stable and you are literally "geeking out" over a $10K Jeep Wrangler. You are definitely a different kind of a guy then I'm used to seeing on KZbin. Love it! I'll take a guess and say you are going to install a turbo on the Jeep.

[@growlith6969]

Man, until you have had a jeep, you can't get over the jeep bug. After you've had a jeep, especially one that needed work, you get over it very quickly though. I had to have a YJ after watching a particular dirt every day episode. Bought one, fixed everything, didn't like how it drove, it kept breaking, I sold it, I don't want another one.

[@stuartd9741]

Yeah I was thinking turbo or a Whipple supercharger 😆

[@johnwardale6010]

@@stuartd9741supercharger will probably be better for off roading. Turbo lag is torque serge, which could be scary/bad when rock climbing/crawling in low.

[@stuartd9741]

@@johnwardale6010 I Have to agree. And supercharging for towing for the same reasons. .. Makes it ideal for his van conversion.. .. I've always said to Alex to supercharge the ML...

[@brianbird3756]

He's like me. He gets the 'tism for anything that's new to him.

[@aaronlezli]

As a Jeep guy this video really hit home. I've owned mine since new(99) and spent 10 years removing almost all the proof it lived in MN its entire life. Now sitting on 4.5" lift 35s 4.88s locked front and rear, only detriment is the 2.5L....

[@Olds_Gold]

I live in MN. My entire life 😂

[@aaronlezli]

@@Olds_Gold Good for you. I was referring to my Jeep though. I appreciate the English lesson.

[@Jetpac74]

Supercharger, hood scoop, then a road trip to the desert with Matt’s Off Road for a brilliant collab. 😎

[@chronicz2828]

that would actually be pretty cool

[@BringerOfDearth]

@Jetpac74 I hear Golen makes some quality engines for Jeeps that are absolutely Bananas. LOL! (Or Deja Blue, if you're a Robby Layton fan as well. 🙃)

[@BringerOfDearth]

@@chronicz2828 Agreed! 👍

[@waltermora8520]

I second the motion!

[@tomcatao3]

Those Golen motors are pricey. Maybe one day my TJ or MJ will get one.

[@TheYonderGod]

I am so excited for this series! I just bought a 2000 TJ a few months ago myself. Lucky me it was easy to find a rust free frame in CA. Got mine for 6k, but yours definitely has a lot more/better mods.

[@Memry-dq7ug]

Ok enough with the other cars I’m ready to see what the heck is going on with the Typhoon’s engine. 😅 I do like the jeep though, as a jeep owner I have a feeling you’re going go want that AC come summer. Top and doors off is a nice novelty but can be a pain in the butt sometimes, maybe not for you since you have a million other cars but as a daily I’ll take my ac. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@2f30]

As for death wobble, it is NEVER the steering dampener. Dampener just prevents or lessens bump steer. Start with checking the ball joints, tie rods ends then control arms and trackbar for ANY kind of looseness whatsoever. What "doesn't seem too bad" will often cause your death wobble.

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

I ditched my steering stabilizer so I could better feel when something was not right. Mine drives very straight when it is running.

[@theodorgiosan2570]

I know it's not a jeep, but on my 1979 Subaru a bad steering coupler/rag joint definitely caused death wobble. So did a worn out steering u-joint. That is a car with a very weird suspension setup though. Nothing is ever what you expect it to be. Even the rear wheel bearings on that car can cause weird steering issues and you would never suspect it because it's such a short car, if the back is moving around it feels the same as the front.

[@walkermediaworx]

Agreed. Tiny bits of slop in each part = death wobble.

[@TheSchmed]

Change the tie rod, drag link & track bar (Metalcloak or Apex) I would do the ball joints too (Ball Joint Deletes).

[@TheSchmed]

Change your gear oil.

[@realone4341]

I now understand how to revive a flooded McLaren, however my budget doesn't cover a set of plugs. But, cleaning and undercoating my Altima is. So, Alex you are a legit automotive resource to the (more) common viewer and we all really appreciate your efforts in each of your productions. Bottom line is that there are many more DIY'ers that now feel comfortable enough to try. Some will fail, but their education lasts a lifetime. You have also taught us that it is okay to have strong emotional relationships with vehicles; I was initially worried that I was somehow defective unless we both are?

[@really748]

You need to get heat shield for sure ! Heat soak is big with 4.0

[@jasonpoletta1797]

For anyone wanting to know. When you bid at these auctions and you win one that's on reserve. If they counter you can stick with your original final bid. That being said they can still award you the vehicle. There is no declining. You are on the hook for the bid amount until they either relist the vehicle or after 5 pm one business day after the sale.

[@marknelson8724]

I remember climbing into a Jeep from the late 80s or early 90s, starting it up pushing in the clutch shifting to reverse and the stick shift went way WAY down. The fork in the tranny was wore out. Call tow truck. They did a clutch job on yours but did they replace the fork? Good luck with your turbo as these tend to develop cracks in the head. Glad to see all the people with Jeep experience and advice sharing their experiences.

[@nukedathlonman]

Something to think about - the 4.0L can be stroked easily with the 4.2L (258) crank. Just note: while I know it fits with no mods needed to the block, I don't know all the ins and outs with that mod - I know the snout is different for example bringing up questions on pulleys (for sure the connecting rods need changing too, and balancing... never mind, little too much work - but it does give you some idea's). Anyways, the bore is larger on the 4.0L, so more performance potential then the 258. The AMC/Jeep inline 6 is stout, and there is a surprising amount of aftermarket parts and things that one can do with them. Can't wait to see the turb-ski setup you do with it. :D

[@martiandooz]

I have worked for the last 4 years to rebuild a 1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ. I’m 51 and it was my first ever auto repair project. Took it all the way down to swap a rotted frame and built it back up with a spring-over lift on the factory leaf springs and added a ton of aftermarket parts and features. Love to see an old Jeep make its way into your stable!

[@opera93]

Thanks, be interesting to see a few Photoshots …..etc.

[@Watzleroviak1210]

Great, I loved my YJ. Made the mistake of loaning it to a friend one day who destroyed the entire AWD system by going full throttle in low gear. Now I'm rebuilding another Jeep, a 78 Cherokee Chief.

[@tonydavis6487]

I live in western PA, close to Pittsburgh. I can absolutely confirm that we use salt everywhere around here. Destroys the underside of your vehicle and I have had plenty of chips in my paint and even a cracked windshield before. Salt trucks will hug the center line on two lane roads and just hammer you with salt.

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

Please make a dry ice blast to the underside, rust treatment and a complete new frame protection. This would add so much value to the car.

[@CaptainNero]

Big thumbs up given as always. Thank you for sticking with your roots. It keeps me tuned in.

[@jmrtinez69]

You're adding a Ripp Supercharger kit to it!

[@ColinWest-g6f]

I googled jeep frames and I saw replacement frames from Mopar for like $2100. You make great videos!

[@gregkrueger331]

Yeah, frames aren’t as expensive as everyone thinks. I would 1000% spend $2k to reframe a clean body .

[@TheSaw410]

That's actually pretty wild. I don't know much about Jeeps in general but that just sounds like a no brainer for $2k.

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

Throttle Down Kustoms also makes mandrel bent replacement frames.

[@ColinWest-g6f]

@JamesMcNamara-j1g probably not for $2100 lol.

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

@@ColinWest-g6f probably not, but pretty sure our boy here could swing it.

[@XenferosGames]

Oh, don't get it twisted Alex, we use salt in PA. That jeep was just taken very good care of.

[@Sergeantgrunt]

I bought my "new" 1992 Wrangler in 1993 (dealer demo) and kept it till 2010 spending THOUSANDS of dollars in upgrades. I6 manual was the only choice for me. NO RUST after all those years. Really miss that Jeep! Good purchase Alex! In the YJs a common upgrade was the NV 3550 which I did and NEVER had a problem again. I'm surprised to hear the grinding. You can make them a stroker and get an Avenger supercharger.

[@sniper12589]

Another great video as usual and a pretty awesome find as well. Had an 01 Cherokee for years and loved it. Havnt looked through all the comments but one thing to note is all the jeep 4.0L were all flat tapper cam shafts so when you do in fact change the pan and oil the zinc is definitely needed. Cam shafts are an absolute pain to change. Ask me how I know. Lol

[@waynethomas6515]

Alex, change the PCV hose to a larger hose, if the factory small hose gets gummed up and blocked, it will pressurize the engine and blow out main seals

[@Darthlichtus]

Jeeps are fun! Old Jeeps are the best! Have fun Alex! I love my old CJ! Owned it for almost 30 years.

[@shepelkstone]

11mm bolts? That engine was designed in the 1950s (based off the old Hudson Hornet engine that competed in NASCAR back then). Those are 7/16" bolts...

[@tpalmer101]

FINALLY I have been waiting anxiously for you to put out some jeep content. Keep it up Alex!

[@dancip8663]

Enjpyed the video. Watched when you bought another for a friend with patched frame a few years ago that you called a new frame. I'm into all types of vehicles. Have owned vintage muscle car for over 30 years and had multiple BMWs and still own one. In the last few years have owned 3 Wranglers. They are like motorcycles. Most people put their personal touches on them and many have no clue of what they are doing. I personally have had to undo many of the "upgtrades" done by prior owners on all of mine. On the yellow TJ, the lockers and gears maybe attractive to some but things like the Rough Country lift really take away from it and would make a buyer question the quality of the Jeep in general. Keep making great videos!

[@elsmeat]

Those valve cover bolts are probably 1/4" - 20 SAE with a 7/16" head. The iconic Jeep 4.0L inline six was developed by AMC in the mid-80's using many existing AMC parts. At that time, most American auto manufacturers were still using SAE fastener sizes on their engines. 11mm is 0.433" and 7/16" is 0.4375", so it is very common for folks to mistake 11m and 7/16 for each other. Good luck, and have fun Jeeping!

[@dwaynepenner2788]

It was developed far before that. It was refined in the seventies.

[@pkt1213]

I went to a dealer and looked at a 4runner. The whole frame and suspension had been painted black. Well, what was left of the frame. I told them and they left it up. I filed a complaint with the state because someone was going to buy it without looking under it.

[@stevelouie5928]

I hear that's pretty common if you ever bought a car from japan to import to USA. It's a big red flag.

[@goatk1]

You're a hero!

[@luckgrip252]

42:15 As my grandpa has told me - the most important thing is chassis and body, the rest you can fix easily compared to body/chassis damage (rust etc)

[@brettnorton1234]

Hey first off I wanted to say thanks for the great content ive enjoyed every video from day 1 . Im also a mechanic 20+ years experience , big time car guy. I watch a lot of different DIY videos & car videos in general and so far i enjoy your videos the most so Keep up the great work im looking forward to the next video and if i had to guess witch directions you're going with the jeep I know boost is the right direction so im going to say supercharged sounds about right for what you're doing 😊 . Hopefully will see soon i can't wait

[@jrgeoghan]

Love this, I got my first TJ (1997 Sport) in May at 59 y/o. Had to do the Safe-T-Caps on one side and now the frame is good. Wish I had the lockers but Í´m loving it! Glad to see you getting the bug too

[@conrad463]

Just admit it, you bought it to put ducks on the dash! 😂 Great video like always!

[@frankmcdonald5878]

I am in north eastern Pa and we use salt. But we rarely send out the plows when it snows. So we shovel ourselves wherever we want to go.

[@artvandellay]

570 gang

[@dang3rN00dle]

Here is a Tip from one wrangler owner to another get a "Jeep Towel", it is just a towel for your jeep,.. you use it for things like, after any weather event to make your seat dry, or as a buffer between your hood and the top of the windscreen when you are working on it,.. don't use the hood prop.

[@dwaynepenner2788]

@@dang3rN00dle sounds like Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy…”there’s a hoopy frood who really knows where his towel is”.

[@doctorqwerty5753]

I wish you never ditched that Ex-NFL Player Suburban you bought a couple years ago :///

[@tb3780]

Can't wait for the Supercharger kit ;) I restored my 1998 TJ 4.0. Mine has same gearing but swapped to Ford 8.8 rear axle. You might upgrade those OxLockers to the electronic actuators for convenience, given you will be swapping cables anyways. Consider the HD Steering kit from Quadratec if you're concerned about wobble. Consider a variable speed electronic fan swap, good for some HPs. I agree w others about SLE kit. There's a fantastic kit from Novak for transfer case linkage that I recommend. Make sure you clean out your oolant passages and heater core -- prob a mess. Lastly, I would keep the 5 speed unless you'll be doing lots of highway miles. Have fun!

[@MattyVeeGarage]

I live in PA. You got lucky with the rust on this one. We use salt where I live at least.

[@danielnowicki917]

You ain't lying I'm in pgh Pa !

[@bubbafrie9001]

Yeppers even newer cars are already rotted out

[@strongereveryday2302]

Never... EVER used rubberized undercoating for any reason. It will destroy your car. Have it desalinated, loose rust removed, then rust converter, then Waxoyl at a professional facility. Its worth the $400 at Line-X.

[@joeethereal2968]

A collaboration of LegitStreetCars & Coffee Walk with Dennis Collins would be astronomical!!!

[@mikemuravez]

I can see this too happening

[@willmc42]

Dennis is/was a Jeep dealer, but he mainly seeks out the pre-1986 models. This is way too new for him.

[@ansky27]

Alex, that is a sweet Jeep! I had a 99 with the 4 cylinder and no A/C. When working on the Jeep, just push the hood all the way to the windshield. You will get so much more room!

[@pedroequis9396]

Turbo going in !

[@gregh7457]

Replace those heat shields. There was a recall i believe on them for heat soaked injectors

[@revolutionday1]

DEI makes the best kit!

[@carlcameron3524]

JEEP/ Just Empty Every Pocket 😂

[@joshgreen2164]

That's the honest truth. All mine were pre-mopar. Couldn't give me any Mopar trash

[@JosephThomas-t3n]

Exactly , even if it was 20k in mods . Just means more the replace "upgraded" parts

[@1985eldorado]

Just expect every problem but this one's got the 4.0 they are unkillable

[@torlandmusiq]

I never heard those analogies/acronyms 😂

[@christopherpedersen1820]

Jeeps are about the cheapest vehicle you can own. I put 70k miles on a 98 XJ over 15 years and spent under $1000 on it if you don't count tires.

[@Jarhead64]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned but 2000 to 2004 inline 4.0L engines in the US (as far as I know) have bad heads. The head cracks at the 3 to 4 or 4 to 5 cylinders. I had one and could only diagnose when engine was at OP temp. Biggest sign is the overflow tank is nasty. Next is upgrading the single hole injectors to Bosch 4+ hole injectors. Runs better, more power, and slightly better MPG. Jeeps are great!!

[@Flxxup_93]

Just curious,, what would be the solution for this ? I have a 02 WJ that I’m about to rebuild. The third piston was in a million pieces in the oil pan 🫠 I took everything apart and the cylinder looks okay so I’m guessing I can just rebuild it.

[@Jarhead64]

I forgot in my first post, USE OEM INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET AND HEAD GASKET!!!! do not use felpro or any after market. Oem is 3 piece metal gaskets. They're also cheaper than felpro, but that was like 12 years ago. I believe 2000-2004 jeeps with the 4.0 were one way fuel systems, no return. Dumb design. The fuel pump/sending until is expensive. The headbolts Alex keeps talking about are just standard headbutts the first 3 or 4 are bolts/studs that go into the water jacket. You NEED thread sealant for those.

[@Jarhead64]

​​@@Flxxup_93as far as the head, junk it. 55# of scrap. Get a new manufactured head. The one company called Alabama Cylinder Head Company is long out of business, but there are other companies that make good heads. Do not get reman cylinder heads. You could always stroke the engine to i think a 4.7L. Much more torque but also drinks fuel...

[@Flxxup_93]

@@Jarhead64 yeaaa I’ve read all over about remembering to use that thread sealant lol,, I’ve also heard ( don’t know IF it’s true or not ) but the pistons aren’t the best and that in could possibly go with aftermarket ones to prolong the life of the motor even more 🤔

[@travispoulin252]

​@@Jarhead64 The cracked head issue was fixed in 2003 with a revised/reinforced head from the factory. It is called the TUPY head and is the strongest and best performing head made. Also, Jeep started using "returnless" fuel systems in 1995. But despite the name "returnless" they do actually return the fuel. It is just returned at the fuel filter instead of at the fuel rail and the parts are not expensive at all.

[@HoJoGoGo]

Jeep switched to using disc brakes on the rear axle in 2003 (maybe earlier, I own one of the first 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicons ever built, first one delivered to Fresno Chrysler Jeep, built in August 2002). The 5 speed NV3550 is a good transmission, the wear on the second gear synchro is normal for the mileage. Shifting at low RPM will make it feel worse. I also have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (non Rubicon) that I just drove today, it has 200k miles on it. The second gear synchro on my six speed is worn just like yours, behaves about the same. Some may warn about issues with the 4.0L head on the 99 on up, but if you keep it stock / mild tune, they seem to last a long time. My 2005 has the original engine, we did replace the clutch about 25k miles ago, and also replaced the crank position sensor at that time. However, that is a 2005/2006 issue, the crank position sensor (in the old distributor hole) on the 2004 is more reliable. They changed the ECU in 2005/2006 and switched to a different sensor.

[@rodss67]

Amsoil in a standard transmission is a great fix. Put it in an Acura RXS Type S with a sketchy 2nd gear like your Jeep. Never had another problem. It was the reccomend fix for the problem. Jeeps are a blast. I am going to sell my 75th Anniversary and step up to a GX550 Overtrail for a little more comfort for when I am not on the trail. Nice buy.

[@mikemccabe7124]

we have a jeep junk yard here in arizona its in the phoenix area and they sell complete frames that come with ther TITLE, because the titles go with the frames.. 10yrs ago i could buy a complete frame, and they came with the axles so if u had ur own wheels it made it easier to move cuz u could roll it on & off the trailer and into ut shop i used to buy a few cuz it was easier to buy one with front & rear lockers and it was way cheaper & faster than installing them in the original axles it'd take me anf my buddy 45 mins to switch out the frames cuz u just unplug & move wiring harness out of the way then remove the 6 or 8 body mount bolts then lift body on lift, roll the old 1 out & roll new one in drop body back down I'd install new body mounts since had to remove & ther so cheap then plug in the electrical harness plug and bam I'd have front and rear lockers without having to even touch the axles which i won 2 diff bets which payed for the 2 frames by betting i could install lockers in both axles without opening the axles and man did it forever change the way my friends would bet me anyways its worth looking into if ur a jeep guy with a bad frame cuz we dont use salt here in arizona and we have basically no humidity xcept when it rains in the summer making AZ vehicles one if the best states to buy from

[@herbertwilliams1608]

Do you have any CJ7's?

[@mikemccabe7124]

@herbertwilliams1608 I'm sorry but I just meant that here in Arizona there is a salvage yard that has pretty much jeep amc only parts but ya im sure they have cj7's frames at atleast one, if not all of them.."Southwest four wheel drive on 32nd st. phoenix az.. also "AMC 4x4 salvage has 2 locations in Glendale az other in tucson az..and "Arizona's 4x4 recyclers" in pheonix was the one I used back 10 or so years ago in phoenix off Broadway road but pretty sure their are still open to this day. im sorry I didn't mean to imply I was associated with any of them, I just meant us as in us jeep guys in arizona we tend to think like one big jeep family/community that have our hidden gem places to get good used non rusted out jeep stuff from.. the cj7's are my favorite out of all the jeeps

[@mikemccabe7124]

@herbertwilliams1608 hope that helps you you should be able to Google them based off the name and street name along with the city names to get ther phone numbers for them..

[@tomparker3951]

My brother recently had a 2011 Chevy Aveo5, manual transmission, no A/C, no cruise, manual windows

[@forty-glocc]

colder spark plugs got to mean some kind of boost coming 🤔🤔🤔

[@Sam_Sq00]

30:58 the look on your face after you said that priceless. 😂

[@Nitrousbird]

Alex is right - buying a properly modded car is the way to go. Bought a C6Z with heads ported/fixed, big cam, MSD intake, clutch, long tubes, and a smaller supporting stuff for the same price as a stock one. Had it a couple years and sold it for a decent profit. Couple of month later I bought my 987.2 Cayman S with 28k of mods for below market, and some pretty desirable stuff too ($85000 Soul Exhaust, $8000 HRE wheels, etc.). I'll probably not sell this one as the wife wants it when I'm done with it, but if I did, I would likely pull some of the mods, sell them and make even more money on the car.

[@Ottothegreat7]

I almost choked on my dinner when you said you were looking for a rust free TJ so you got one out of PA! Heck yea they salt our roads out here, most of our TJ are probably in the same condition as the ones you saw in Chiraq so you lucked out big time. That thing had to have been garage kept most of its life.

[@uwharriebigfoothunter]

😂

[@kylepowell4906]

23:07 they are 100% standard bolts

[@fuseman3010]

YES! Time to shimmy sham the shift shaft!!!

[@jimcolangelo7003]

Very cool Alex as usual! Congrats on the great find! This all goes to show and YOU SAID IT - These aftermarket parts have zero translation to resale value. Always best to let someone else spend this money and buy when they are done.

[@birddawg1568]

Absolutely love Jeeps. I had a new 1980 Teal Blue CJ5 Renegade Denim edition. No AC, no radio/stereo. Just off road/hunting mods. Winch, lift, locker, and extended roll bar. Living just north of Atlanta, I kept the top & doors off 7-8 months of the year. I had a bikini top for the summer months. Even a heater was useless. I kept the plugs pulled inside the tub. Between rain & off reading it was always wet & it made it much easier to just hose out all the dirt & mud after off road adventures . It was an absolute tank that could go just about anywhere. I regretfully sold it to my brother in law 20 years ago.

[@Everything817]

Better replace that heat shield. In this case, it's important. ;)

[@HammerOn-bu7gx]

There's no value to the six speed. Just replace the syncro's.

[@justingould7348]

I have a feeling this is getting a turbo or supercharger. Banks makes a sick turbo kit for those things. And yes PA definitely salts there roads… ALOT!

[@stevenreid-g2y]

Been here since the early days of the first E55 amg (I have a 2003 cl55 amg on yellowspeeds) and have enjoyed the content. You are a much more composed mechanic than me and your personality is what makes the channel! Thanks, Alex!

[@stevenreid-g2y]

After watching more of the video, it's definitely getting boosted! ( plug gap)

[@kylewhisman]

You're such a good presenter, you can even make a boring jeep into entertaining content. Keep it up

[@gord7025]

Alex, get in touch with Matt's Off Road about his "Matt's Off Road Games". I think they still have spots for KZbinr participants for the March Event.

[@Jetpac74]

That would be a GREAT collab Alex 👍

[@macattack1392]

That would be sweet

[@kickinrocks101]

Clean up around the valve cover before removal. Do not remove the brittle breather valves gaskets until after removing the valve cover, or all the pieces will fall into the valve area. An extended 1" scotch-brite mandrel and thin long carbide scrapers will help clean up the gasket surface on the head.

[@dezdesilets5047]

The nsg370 is a dirt cheap, strong transmission. That's by far the right way to go. You can find dozens of them around me for about 300 bucks

[@Thanosisnotreal]

There’s one on marketplace right now for $1400, about an hour from Seattle. Everything is crazy $$$ in Wa 😢

[@TrayJayRecords]

I know this is a reach because I don’t really know you, but you look so happy in this video. I’m really glad for you, man.

[@Rockcal11]

Glad your making videos with this , just bought a 2003 wrangler last spring for a summer toy, that is very similar and in similar condition . So excited for more videos !!

[@colinshrom3704]

Pa uses salt for the whole state

[@bobbyjohnston3916]

Yeah I’m in Pittsburgh and they use salt like crazy here. I don’t know a single part of PA that doesn’t use salt.

[@cameronk8062]

​@bobbyjohnston3916 Yeah I live around pittsburgh to and I work at a dealership we don't see any over ten years old because it will be rotted

[@at_3831]

My township roads use coal ash it works well for traction on ice in below 0° temps but the state uses salt or liquid salt brine. I’m near Centre county

[@00.0O]

@@cameronk8062I’m in Michigan … they come with rust brand spanking new lol

[@RickeyWG]

It’s called a stabilizer shock

[@fredstewartjr2196]

Got to put ducks on dash for the pavement princess

[@LegitStreetCars]

I ordered a couple hundred for the dash.

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

@@LegitStreetCars😂🤣😂🤣

[@jwilliamsNY]

You'll have to drive with your head out the windows to see where you're going. Lol

[@howeybros]

Alex - your enthusiasm is incredible. Every episode makes me smile.

[@gazzafloss]

As usual from LSC, a really great video Alex, both educational and entertaining. Being in Australia I've admired old XJ Jeeps from afar but never been brave enough to buy one preferring to buy Toyota and Land Rover 4x4's. But I really like that "rugged" Jeep concept.

[@spenserbuck]

On my 3rd TJ now, 90k original miles. Has the same 2nd gear issue. My last TJ made it to 225k with the same difficulty making it to 2nd but was still going strong and still original trans. Don’t bother rebuilding or swapping it unless you go with boost or an engine swap. 5.3 GM swaps are a relatively simple option. Good luck.

[@detroitdawg81]

Alex, love your positive mindset you always find a way to make it work. Thanks for bringing quality content and your personality rocks brother!

[@Jus931]

Hey Alex, your videos are always fun and educational to watch. I literally just bought a Jeep Wrangler 392 and I also have a WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.0. These engines last if you take care of them.

[@jonarment1229]

I bought a new TJ in 1999. It lived most of its life in Illinois, where they salt the roads every winter. My jeep's frame is nearly flawless bc when I wash it in winter, I spray down the undercarriage, and I'd usually give it a good wash every spring. It's not hard to keep your frame in good shape. Just rinse the salt off. It's that easy.

[@curtisjohnson944]

I bought a 1998 TJ last spring and got home before realizing there was no a/c. Over 100 degrees in the Reno area meant a/c was necessary. There’s a company that sells a direct fit factory system for $1000 that includes everything and works great.