Stretched Jeep LJ Build Gets Homemade 1 Ton Axles!

The ultimate Jeep LJ build continues! Now that the frame is stretched, it's time to get to work on building some indestructible one ton axles! Plus installing the all new Rock Krawler RockZilla long arm kit, and finally getting the LS engine mounted!
Hope you all enjoy the video!
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For anyone interested in the Miller equipment used in this video, you can check out these links below:
* Spectrum® 625 X-TREME™- www.millerwelds.com/equipment/plasma-cutters/spectrum-625-x-treme-with-xt40-torch-m00243#!/?product-options-title=spectrum-625-x-treme-20-ft-xt40-quick-connect-907579001?
* Face Shield, Clear- www.millerwelds.com/safety/face-shield/face-shield-series-m30255#!/?product-options-title=face-shield-clear-anti-fog-288274?
* Multimatic® 220 AC/DC- www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/multiprocess/multimatic-220-acdc-multiprocess-welder-m30190?

[@zdm16_lml97]

Man watching Chris and bec takes me back to when I was a kid watching Ian and jessi on xtreme 4x4 on Saturday mornings! Love love love the shop vids!

[@jasonh4167]

R.I.P.Jessi.

[@slowridefpv9668]

yea, it really does.

[@gwood69]

Man what a throw back. I still find full episodes on KZbin every now and then

[@JasonParham83]

Dude... I wasn't a kid watching them, but these two definitely give Ian and Jessi vibes.

[@JACKOFALLTODD]

The good ol days unfortunate to hear jessi passed on

[@jjansen987]

Chris and Bec make a great team. Chris skill set is of of the GOAT’s. He can do it all! Such a great team Kevin & Brit. Chris & Bec!

[@Bullseye45]

Chris you and Bec are building one bank vault tuff jeep. Can't wait until the next video.

[@theartistformerlyknownashe1279]

Videos like this are so enjoyable to watch. Unfortunately they always remind me of how long it takes and how many times I screw up projects that better fabricators consider simple tasks. Props to all you geniuses. I respect your talent!

[@Burke_Motorsports]

CAD design has helped builders for ages. Long Live Cardboard!!

[@UtahLJTim]

Looks great. I recently did an LS swap on my 1 ton LJ and after wheeling it a couple times I found my front dif was hitting the steering pump/alternator bracket. When cycling the suspension there was no contact, but we made the mistake of not resting the jeep at flat full bump. Make sure you check that clearance at full bump sitting flat. I ended up breaking the bottom connection of bracket off when hitting a dip at sand hollow. I went home and welded up a brace to support the now perfectly "trimmed" bracket.

[@HolaHola-ul9nu]

Men o Men,I love you guys Wrenching together. YOU guys Rock. 🪨

[@wattytipene1333]

Dang your a genius dude by making things look so easy. Your eyeometer is the bomb patent it! Great viewing

[@justinm.791]

I had a best friend who could do anything..a jack of all trades...reminds me of Chris...same kickass fun attitude and willing to help those who'd help themselves and not expect others to do everything... He moved to Florida a few years ago...miss that dude... They're all very lucky they have a Chris!

[@CodyRyanK05]

This is going to be a kick ass LJ, seems like you're really going through every detail.

[@broncobros2022]

Bec looks like a Marvel Super Hero! Skills of welding and building her Jeep

[@boldrbangr9834]

The LJ is by far my favorite build on the channel. Great job!

[@BillByrdRealtors]

Chris is amazing. He is all solution.

[@davidanderson3999]

One tip dry ice the axel tube wile heating the outside tube they will slide in like butter, been useing this technique for 35 years of heavy maintenance work, we machine our stuff to 1 thousand fit, it will not come apart, even used is steam heated shaft’s,much easier and faster,same process works for hers and shafts, like the bearings your going to have to install on your axels/ lockers good luck on your builds, also I would have used porta band saw or bench saw to cut tube much cleaner,less prep to assemble

[@blackops44711]

Talk about a master mechanic. Amazing and fun to watch 👍

[@devarskinnee8760]

Girl,you are so ripped!! And u kick ass at metal work!! So much talent in that shop!!! Thanks for teaching us these skills and showing us how u fabricated things. Take care guys can't wait for next video. Devo

[@trjnsd6874]

Chris & Bec Cutting and Welding Together Again! Y'all fabricate that stuff like I used to do with plastic model kits. Your knowledge and skills are amazing, and fun to watch. That's a big stretch! Over-piping that axle = Mind Blown! LiteBriteNationExtendsTheLOutOfTheLJ!

[@kylewest100]

I bought the same front axle but have a Dana 80 rear. I’ve decided I’m going to cut up the 80 and make it a front axle. Im glad y’all made this video because now I know how I can use this dodge Dana 60 on my 07 Silverado.

[@billrulla4684]

Chris, great fabrication skills. Bec fabulous welding skills!!!!

[@freeidaho-videos]

I like this half of Lite Bright Nation.

[@cjspencer1998]

Dang…artist, creator, mechanic…you two are special. A blast to watch!

[@StormbornJKU]

Wow. Didn’t know all this was happening. Exciting!

[@StovallH]

Love watching a genius work! Good stuff!

[@brunnie]

Love watching both of you work on her Jeep and build it from the ground up. Thanks. Until next time.... Wrench safe.

[@jefferyadams3227]

Damn... Now thats fabracating! I need Chris and Bec doing some work on my Jeep!

[@beowulf6057]

Thanks for another great video. I’ve daily driven my LJ for 10 years now, and have done a regear, etc, but the work never ends, lol. The ideas and things you’re doing in this build is fantastic. Using the dodge front axle is excellent. Keep up the great work! LJ Nation!

[@koreykilburn5303]

Build is going nicely. Thumbs up. 👍🏻 plus I know why Chris looks so damned familiar when he started building on Lite Brite… I used to watch West Coast Customs so when a few videos back that was mentioned the 💡 came on.

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent job on the ALX Tube’s

[@brianbusch2840]

Look forward to Becs LJ build every week so make sure that Bronco knows the LJ has priority on that lift!

[@byronmp11]

Total fan boy when i saw the whole lite brite crew yesterday. Love the content

[@rockercover]

9:27 - Serious sized steering ram. Extra shear avoidance bracing… Bring on the rock trails. 👍

[@calvinh.8882]

That was a TON of fun! lol. It's looking great! Can't wait to see it crawl.

[@No1cares85]

you guys should get a portaband. they make table top models very reasonably priced. its a must have for any garage IMO.

[@luisburgos917]

HI I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I ENJOY YOU GUYS A BUNCH YOU ARE SO GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO , LOVE YOU ❤️ PLEASE KEEP DOING IT. SHE IS GREAT AT WELDING .

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Beck loves that plasma cutter

[@LaddGardner4]

Chris and Beck, love you two. Fantastic teamwork.

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

You guys are doing a awsome job on that jeep... keep the videos coming...

[@octico]

really enjoy guys working together. This brings a much-needed change to the channel

[@MrKorby7]

Amazing work as always.

[@robertmatthews2776]

Y'ALL DO GREAT WORK. GOD BLESS...

[@shawnwade6231]

This LJ is going to be a beast on the trail. Will give the step child a run for its money lol!!

[@richsmith3120]

Looking great Chris and Bec of course the final test is after your done building is to take it on its test drive! Happy Trails to all of you!

[@RoadRunnin_K.O]

I love you guy’s build! It makes me want a jeep!!!! ❤

[@keithcarter4086]

Great work!! I enjoyed each min.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Dig these vids. Chris is so talented and Beck is adorable.

[@troybilt6752]

Lite Brite Garage thank you for your time.

[@manuelcarrillo4463]

CP your skill sets are impressive.

[@vincedagiel3905]

Great video! Love watching you guys in the shop.

[@jimherron5540]

Stay on the mountain Bec! No Crashing!

[@matthewmead8869]

Chris’s fab skills are awesome to watch. Just going to open my cad file lol

[@robertmarez3195]

Awesomeness...cant get enough of the shop videos...Beck and Chris both killing it...tha KS for bringing everyone along on the process of the LJ.......egarly awaiting your next video....Safe travels

[@hondaman4423]

That's hardcore Chris. Congrats on showing something I've never seen on YT before, deleting the disconnect and sleaving that axle. Impressive. Also, if you ever have to replace that AC compressor, you have to pull the engine it looks like. Better put in a good one!

[@horsepowerdriven]

Chris, you are the fucking man when it comes to fab work.

[@kjmunster]

I cant wait!!! this has got me on the edge of my seat.... lol. love everything Chris and Bec....

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

You guys (and gals) do enough axle work, you should consider getting an induction heater for your axle tubes. Just a thought. God bless and stay well.

[@dixiemae5042]

That looks like a very expensive CAD program with all types of bells ‘n whistles … 👍🏻

[@kevinwalters7615]

And he knows how to operate it so well just whips that stuff out

[@ArizonaKid]

Good to see my favorite Duo , see ya on the next one

[@richardpedersen9189]

CAD = Cardboard Advanced Design. Works every time 😉 🙃

[@ScaleCustomCrawlers-SCC]

8:35 i was also yelling "YES" Chris!You both are a great team at building!

[@Thundercat68]

Love you guys! So much talent going on. Oh and Bec in a Compression shirt, looking beast mode is 🔥. Much love ❤️ and respect.

[@RichardKetay1]

Love the shop/build videos!! Gets me all jazzed up to go work on my rig! Great stuff guys. Keep ‘em coming.

[@paulruhbusch5175]

Half the time I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but I'm learning and I love it.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

This project shows raw talent, experience and imagination orchestrated into mechanical motivational `art.

[@brianfank4634]

Chris wow man you make all this look so easy, your temperament is second to none !!

[@JohnGoingAndDoingThings]

Love the cad Chris uses 😁

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Love the fabrication going on. Can’t wait to see it get dirty.

[@lenneighbors8261]

You and Bec do some fantastic work

[@kevindoyle4521]

That was amazing! Fitting those tubes without a big lathe… I’m so impressed!!!

[@Daveinet]

If you don't want to break the front axle, you could have gone with a Dana Super 70 from a GM Topkick for the front. You probably wouldn't need to do anything with it to make it work. But since that is too late for that, you really should look into bearing girdles. These put bolts through the cover to stabilize the bearing so they don't spread under torque. You can review Carl Jantz's information on that. I did this for the Dana 70 used in my front wheel drive motorhome after installing the 502 in it.

[@jcd2777]

Love Cardboard Aided Design.

[@CJLane-62]

Bec and Chris make a Great Team! They can work on my XJ whenever I can Afford it!🤔

[@BrewCityRider]

Man, this is some heavy duty stuff you guys are doing. Very impressive.👍

[@williamburleigh2741]

I love you guys! and always hate to see your videos end. Give us more more more please!

[@jasonwilson7998]

Yes! More episodes!!

[@cesarquintanilla1264]

that is look so cool. can't wait to see it on the trails. God Bless.

[@colinratner5504]

Amazing Chris, amazing.

[@creativemustb04]

Chris...bro...just wow! 🤯 You are skilled my friend. I can't wait for this series continues. If you can ever make a vid explaining how you pieced everything together at the end of the build it will be something I would replay just to understand how.

[@myconight]

I Love the Chris and Bec mechanical videos! What a Damn smart move by Jelly and its owners

[@JeepnJeff]

The LJ is going to be a beast when it's done. Love watching the build though. Lots of cool tips and ideas.

[@jasonwernli422]

Been watching this channel for a couple years....other than the KOH stuff, this is my favorite video series! What a great team!!!!!

[@ReConGrpTx]

LOVE these build series videos!!

[@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC]

Looking forward too much more fun stuff can’t wait 👌👍

[@gwood69]

Can’t wait to see y’all do the roll cage and make it work with the hard top

[@guitarman864]

Loving all the build videos especially the Lj build,, scrambler's and Lj's are my 2 favorite jeeps! Thanks for the content as always 😉

[@DCW020905]

Another great video!

[@DrewToner]

Thanks for explaining your sign Bec, figured you was esplainin that it was big mt box!!!! BTW, this custom stuff seems to come so natural to you now Chris, your ability to draw it in the air, and see it in your eyes, before its even made is fantastic. I'd like to be he man with the pipe, in your shop!!

[@brent042081]

Absolute fantastic!!

[@bengibson3955]

You must have some decent processing power to display your CAD designs so fluidly at such high resolution. Your 3d printer produces surprisingly strong, heavy and durable engine mounts. Just amazing.😆

[@spunkysandoval]

That is a sweet snap on hat!

[@nickperry9699]

Just wanted to mention that the 38 around the Mickey Thompsons is because they are the Deegan tires. Brian Deegan is number 38 so the tire size is still probably 37’s. The 38 will be on all the Deegan tires

[@randygabriel5524]

I absolutely love the videos. Love to see the other side of off-roading. Love all that shop s***. Great work!!

[@rwarner07]

You guys make a great team…. The axles are KILLL’R…

[@jeffro8373]

Still loving the shop videos ❤❤💯🤙

[@NoNumberListed]

Awesome video!

[@lenneighbors8261]

Love you Two, keep up the good work!!

[@stevefife7598]

Chris & Beck, Lite Brite Nation is lucky to have you two; I sure hope there paying you two 200k a year, Really like your video's keep them coming

[@davidhutto3846]

You really need a lathe in the shop. You could've cut the pipe and beveled it and fix that fit to correct shrink fit. Plus it comes handy for other jobs.

[@michaelcanto6175]

Loving all these build videos, can't wait for the next one! Thank You BOTH!!

[@lenneighbors8261]

Love the auto cad.

[@martinklaus2203]

Could have used a lathe for them tubes. Ask Santa for a lathe. Nice work!!