Totally Normal Jeep for Daily Driving and Getting Groceries, parts from Nilight and ATOTO

In this video, I actually finish a project! I needed to replace my daily driver, so this Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 5.2 V-8 and AX15 5-speed was revived. I did quite a few videos on this Jeep, starting with the initial NV3500 swap. Here's the playlist: • V-8 ZJ Manual Trans Sw...
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A small note for followers:
Since our car stereo is universal type, please remind your watchers that they will also need extra installation dash kits and wiring harness adapter for the installation. If they want, they could contact our tech support team:[e-mail], and we would be glad to help them check for the mounting information.
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[@LowBuckGarage]

UPDATE: I heard from Nilight and they said that the reason the slots are so wide is that I assembled it wrong. I followed their instructions. They say that I should have put the plate in the middle of the plastic connector. That is not what their exploded diagram in the instructions shows, but is in the photos. I tried the way they said it is supposed to work, and then the plastic clamp could not be tightened down on the tube. Nilight said "It is normal to be slightly loose." and "Please be assured that we have conducted driving safety tests before producing this product." I'm keeping mine the way I did it in the video. While I'm on the subject of things I'm doing wrong, I have had a lot of comments saying that the GPS and WIFI antennas do not need to be outside of the vehicle, they work fine even when mounted inside. This is probably a case of I'm just set in my ways. Back around 20 years ago I got a handheld GPS unit that had a signal strength meter for each individual satellite, and I found that I always had a better signal outside of the vehicle. Because of that, I prefer an external antenna. However, I'm sure technology has advanced in the past 20 years, so it probably is fine to put the antenna inside. Hmmm, maybe they should give me another identical radio so I can do a comparison test...

[@GabrielsLogic]

Haha, I'm sure a second radio would be nice for comparison

[@vaibhavdlv]

That's also because old vehicles were massive metal cages and current one are more of plastic-glass enclosures.

[@jeremylittle1581]

"The reason I don't have to deal with this, is because I hoard parts."😂 This has become one of my favorite channels on KZbin.

[@wakenya77]

Mine too!

[@ScottDLR]

Same here. When I see a bunch of new uploads from my favorite channels, this is the first I view. I even let the ad's play.

[@motardmike]

That and the rye humour.His desk looks just like mine.

[@bborkzilla]

I've seen too many channels that "review" some bit of free kit and they're always obviously reading from a script. Thanks for "violating" the manufacturer's demands!

[@dun3SNAK3]

Honestly that part alone deserves a like and a subscribe, he made my day with that :)))

[@MegaDirtyberty]

If I get any gear to review I tell them that I will be honest with my review, if it's crap I let the people know that, same if it's good gear.

[@avivcarmi6225]

You are the best!

[@mark3863]

This channel is pure gold. That " then, now and later" Back to the future & Space Balls bit was genius.

[@soknightsam]

He's combing the desert

[@agistan7764]

@@soknightsam we aint't found sh1t!

[@oldhotcars]

Now , It’s happening now 🤣😂🤣

[@1nvisible1]

*This may be your most beautiful vehicle ever. My wife might even drive it.* *The articulating boat rack was genius though, sad to see it go.*

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

No DARK. HELMET

[@YT-Lucas]

"Daily driving? I do almost daily."

[@user-hg1qp1gn7q]

this shouild be on a t shirt

[@scottlowther7698]

Is it just me? I feel like I'm watching Hank Hill working on cars. Another great video. 🇨🇦😊👍

[@BrewBlaster]

I approve of that analogy.

[@cheapme1850]

Nope. It’s a lot of us.

[@jackedwards7420]

Actually what I was thinking, is he doing it on purpose or is that just how he talks!! Anyways its great!!

[@paulosborne6517]

Your 'Daily Drive' is now a qualified Doctor - it can diagnose other vehicles that aren't feeling very well.

[@paulfmera]

“Maybe at some future date that’ll never happen, I’ll take care of this” 😂 That was the best quote from this video! I do the same wishful thinking all the time ha

[@IMGTOW-rk2ii]

The great philosopher has also said, "I will solve this problem by ignoring it", it has helped me to make the right decision a few times now.

[@myopiniongoodyouropinionbad]

Very relatable

[@danpags7023]

Being a hoarder myself, I enjoy how you repurpose stuff! You're doing something right if companies are asking you to use their products. 😁👍 Your videos are hilarious 😂

[@frank-t6857]

Remember that there are smart hoarding and dumb hoarding. Hoarding for actually repurposing is smart. Never hoard just for the sake of it.

[@EasyThereBigFella]

You Sir, are living the dream. 👍Your thoroughness and calm demeanor make learning so much easier for those less experienced. I have no doubt this channel of yours will grow by leaps and bounds, as your videos are interesting, educational, fun and the backdrop of your property and surrounding area is awesome!! Thank you!

[@motorv8N]

The bucks may be low but the entertainment is off the dial. The high side that is. Great episode!

[@ltbordo]

I have some real world advice on your upholstery repair The repair your repair is tearing and will tear more when you sit on it is because of all the force being applied to those threads on that rotten leather that was weak enough to tear in the first place. Place a piece of vinyl, Naugahyde, or real leather of the same color underneath the rotten leather with adhesive along the bottom of the rotten leather and on top of the good material. Urethane adhesive like goop works very well. Pull the rotten pieces of leather as close as you can to each other to form a seam and let it dry. . When the adhesive dries along all of that surface area, then take your curved needle and further strengthen it( and keep it from lipping up) and run it along the seam in a running stitch like you used before. This repair will look nicer and be very sturdy. If on top of that repair you want something that looks cosmetically even nicer, buy one of these and place it on top with the closest matching color or just use black.

[@yoshitomidorikawa5542]

i know nothing about cars and machines but i can not stop watching this legend

[@OneHellOfASandwich]

It’s a good way to start learning! I used TimmyTheToolman to help me learn to work on my car, and still use him when I need to do something new. LowBuckGarage is great for American cars, though.

[@matthewb8229]

Not enough is said about "mildly capable" 4WD rigs. Not an all out crawler, but can take you off road on small adventures. And, is great for every day.

[@BrorAppelsin]

So much new stuff... am I on the right channel?! 😂

[@Joe-hz1nw]

He gets most of the new stuff the right way (for free). 😁

[@Robrt32]

Yea I see a lot my favorite channels turning into infomercials for their free parts. I seem to be unsubscribing almost daily. I search for other up and coming channels, they get a little success and it turns into infomercials for their free stuff and the cycle repeats itself.

[@Quasar0406]

​@@Robrt32don't let the door hit you

[@benbaselet2026]

You really are a dedicated man with all that finishing and persistent attention to details. I would have just stripped those blue dash parts out, burned them for funzies and left it at that.

[@1tulip]

This is the only channel of it's type that I never skip through.

[@Oaverso]

This guy is a genius

[@ZwiftingWithGranny]

Best dry sense of humor in all of KZbin. I was having a crappy day until I saw you watching a video about the jeep that you were working on which is the jeep that you are now sitting in which is the jeep that you were then editing which makes the video that I was watching in the future but it was in the past since it was 5 minutes ago.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Yea he really has a wet sense of humor

[@ltbordo]

By the way, huge fan!, You may be my favorite real world zero waste fabricator that uses imagination and elbow grease instead of money! Certainly whenever possible!

[@prg900]

Great episode! The time travel section was hilarious! Well done!

[@aserta]

35:52 look up baseball stitch. Pretty simple affair, very durable. Also, use wax on the wire. Get yourself a lump of quality wax and pass the wire through it to load it up with wax. Helps with several things, passing it easier through the material, lasts longer, and when you rub against it (like with clothes) because of the wax, it doesn't fray as easy as normal wire would.

[@danielburke8350]

I used to always check on Saturday to see if Diesel Creek has a new video, but now Low Buck Garage is on my rotation! Can't wait for the next one.

[@infocpctrainer]

I agree, Diesel Creek is off my list now, too samie. Low😄 Buck and Watch Wes Work my go to videos

[@benjamincresswell3713]

@@infocpctrainer anyone ever watch farmcraft 101? He's pretty good too.

[@vaibhavdlv]

Check out pole barn garage too. The sh** he's pulling off is just hilarious, while completely being accessible to all and being low budget.😄

[@gepettoe]

This guy deserves way more subscribers. He's hilarious and jack legs stuff like I do to save money😂

[@BrewBlaster]

How does that radio connect to the internet?

[@Quasar0406]

​@@BrewBlaster3:46

[@BrewBlaster]

@@Quasar0406 Okay, thanks and I guess most phones can be hotspots now.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

If ever a channel deserved more subs, this one is it! I look forward to these videos... they are always informative AND entertaining, which is my favorite combination. The only negative thing I can say about Low-Buck Garage is that it makes me want to do stuff like this, and I am old and cranky. Well, at least old. I'm actually pretty laid back, which doesn't help with getting things done. So, I'm probably not having fun. Who knew?

[@anajay78]

I like your style! No car payments!

[@billarmstrong7155]

Absolutely my favorite channel, Your videos are always full of surprises, never imagined you putting high tech devices on low tech vehichles, i love it, you are absolutely a wizard at what you do, keep it up.

[@jeremyTallen1]

The man the myth the legend!

[@user-du5rd4wn2x]

Офигенный мужик))) молодец , все сам делаешь

[@DerpyExpress]

Не ожидал такой коммент ) тоже с удовольствием его смотрю, не пропуская.

[@Prescopalt]

Look, I need to say this. what an incredible video! The level of expertise and workmanship that James has is what I hope to reach one day in my life. The humor in each video is simply sensational and only seems to get better. Thank you James for another incredibly impressive video.

[@Joe-hz1nw]

Very cool. Practical, versatile, fun to drive (5 speed V-8). If you’re not going far in your daily during, the V-8 gas mileage isn’t going to hurt the wallet much.

[@Swifty-Kommando]

Red and green are literally complimentary colours. They are MEANT to go together

[@enzofitzhume7320]

Chainsaws are more efficient when installing head units.

[@TWX1138]

Only if you're in rural upstate New York. If you're in Rural New Mexico not so much.

[@mewzaellykosianch.6409]

so cool to see this, learn alot from this guy about cars especially the old one, keep up the cool man 👍

[@meelispuvi8541]

You haven’t even finished the video yet🤫

[@williamstevenson8518]

"You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now."

[@Brokeandtwistedgarage]

Man watching this, after watching Derek’s new video, zip ties and bias plies, it’s like Saturday morning back on TNN ! But better!

[@juanbrugo9608]

Great video…love how resourceful your videos are

[@thisolesignguy2733]

I swear by an ATOTO. I've had 3 of them in 3 different vehicles and I absolutely love them. I've tried a bunch of different ones, I even tried a $800 pioneer and hated all of them. That ATOTO will last forever. I recommend them to anyone looking for a good android stereo!

[@irnctwst]

Same. And still reasonably priced for the features.

[@briandepoppe7209]

I've been watching and enjoying your videos, now how can I be your friend? You are exactly the kind of guy I could hang out with. Your smarter though. I like the way you think. I want to be like you when I grow up 😂. I will be 71 in July 12. Brian Washington State. Life as we know it today is going to change soon. Getting better!😊

[@motownXJdad9565]

if you wanted to strip that blue paint off, just spray it really good with EZ-off oven cleaner and put it in a trash bag for 24 hrs tied up. it will just wash off after 24 hrs without harming the plastic at all. its an old model car builders trick, works like a champ👍

[@joedreblow5236]

You are a genius…and still have a flip phone!!

[@abrdds]

No nonsense know how, with a touch of dry sarcastic humor is why I love your channel… touche , sir…❤… if you can keep any Chrysler product running , you are a gifted genius.

[@soknightsam]

According to the map you're out of road but according to the road you're out of map

[@TheAlignmentGuy_TM]

Someone showed me to have a switch to "arm" the big lights, but to trigger them with the high beam switch so it's easy to turn them off quickly if needed. This was for 55-100 watt Hellas back in the late 1900s

[@upscaleshack]

It's the law in a lot of states that auxiliary lights either have to be covered or only be able to turn on with the low beams. That's also the way the factory wired them.

[@dalebailey1844]

My wife said this when I hooked up my light bar! Now the moon will need to put up blinders to sleep. Have A Great Day!

[@quintenstevens3710]

Wow, thanks for the great video. This finishes up the series and that's satisfying. You're actually getting a little modern with this thing, haha. I'm looking forward to a followup on the 2$ jeep project !

[@dandailey1857]

Air shocks on rear to offset varying overload rear vehicle variables. Also good excuse for air compressor installation for air down for smooth rides on rougher off roading. Write down hitch height before installing air shocks when vehicle is empty so you'll always have a base line as you load your vehicle including adding a trailer.

[@dustytrailscactusron]

Best line in the whole video, "We got a lever for that."

[@mason.alexander32]

OMG th e time traveling section is priceless

[@sfc.m]

" I've run entire vehicles with less wiring than this " 🤣

[@remko1238]

I can’t get enough of this channel,, its surprising me again and again 👏🏽

[@CaiqueDeQueiroz]

This channel is amazing, 45 min passing like nothing!

[@manytrickpony695]

I enjoy this channel for the content... but the big bonus is your location. New Mexico truly is the Land of Enchantment.

[@benjamincresswell3713]

They got a real nasty Governor and Secretary of State so be forwarned about that.

[@IanFrancisco-CAPianoman]

Your time warp explanation was hilarious! That radio is very cool!

[@johndglynn]

Excellent. Saturday is complete 🔥

[@rcpmac]

Thanks for the Saturday morning entertainment. A lot of fun ! ! !

[@beakittelscherz5419]

^Ganz genau! Super Wochenende kann kommen.Low Buck Garage new Video😎🤓👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

*"The engine still hasn't learned it's got a 5 speed behind it!"* 🤣 Enjoyed the video James. Happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@Jafo8778]

"V8 and a 5 speed the way all vehicle should come" AGREED!💯

[@bernardbrady1651]

I just love your sense of humour. So whitty. And dry. Great content. 😊

[@gordonstarship]

20:20 excellent flip phone. I am a fan.

[@hmondon]

This video was awesome! Tips with good results plus the best sense of humor. Thanks

[@5.9manualzj]

My first car is a ZJ that I owned since I was 17. I made it a 5.9, and eventually a 5 spd. It's my daily driver, and "grocery getter" still. Almost 4 years after the manual swap, I'm still happy as a clam with it, and I'm basically over the moon every time I drive it even to just the corner store & back. It also serves well as a mom-wagon, cause even my kid loves the ZJ. You'd also be surprised how many cars it absolutely stomps from a red light. Hope you're doing well, James!

[@0_O_0001]

This is a criminally underrated channel 😂

[@Atchalong]

Was so happy to see a new video! Have been binging your channel for a few weeks. Love the content! 👍

[@camosamobeford2117]

Because of your videos I found the motivation to be a little creative and rig up a "custom" exhaust for my 83 f150. I was just before taking it to a shop but instead I did it on my own with a hammer, a 2 inch ball, and JB weld. Thanks for the inspiration

[@atoto6047]

Thank u for taking ATOTO to join your drive! You've done an amazing job!🤩

[@lochlinberg6870]

spaceballs moment lol

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

I did a front hitch set up on my wj grand cherokee so I could use my whinch when needed without it always be out in the weather and like you showed its handy for moving trailers

[@terrystewart2070]

Man that daily grocery getter came out nice! You sir are a talented guy, many kudos to you!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video James :) also super vechiles to all updates did to it on Jeep too ! Happy Motoring too and did excellent video !

[@3rdpig]

Nice job on the radio, the factory 1.5 DIN radio opening is evil. I've got a 98 ZJ with that exact dash and electronic climate control. Recently the mode door motor died and the part can no longer be gotten new and even if I thought I could repair it the position it's in makes me believe the entire heater box has to be removed to get to it as it's directly above the trans hump on the bottom of the heater box with about a quarter inch of clearance. Maybe a younger more flexible person than me could do it, but at 6'4", 230 and 66 years old, I can't. So I wound up hooking a coat hanger to the levers to move them. I love the ZJ, but I dread working on the dash. If I ever tore the heater box out I'd probably build a custom dash and heater controls and sell off the original parts. I documented the testing and fix on my channel if anyone's interested.

[@bck83gc]

Thank you again. You were my inspiration to convert my niner to a five speed, which is a blast to drive. I truly regret not driving it down to Tucson when I met you at the Duct Tape drags. Your channel is both informative and calming, helping me to make progress as projects continue.

[@nolancampbell6139]

Flip phone... you're killing me brother :)

[@aa-xh6em]

One of the best edited and funny videos I’ve seen in quite a while! This channel is growing on me fast!

[@JCG105]

Man! I wait dutifully for each of your next videos. These are pure gold.

[@StephenBishopNOMAD]

This guy is an absolute legend and and one of the most interesting channel's on KZbin 💯 we in the UK love him 🚐🤟😁❤️👍👌☮️

[@mattsstuff1268]

The seat repair is perfect as it is with the placement of that hole. You've created an escape port for the burrito exhaust gases.

[@rileypaterson7117]

awesome video! those new head units have lots of features. and i loved your idea to mount a under vehicle camera! nice job

[@craigcucchiara2406]

The discussion of KZbin that begins at 36:39 is one of the zaniest diversions I’ve seen on LBG videos. It’s why I keep coming back.

[@zeusapollo8688]

That might be the first jeep of that era That I like

[@musicat-home2454]

We've bought a few of these atoto. They're pretty good. You might want to use some masonry twine and a stylus pen to be able to adjust the screen brightness or other necessary controls on screen needed with gloves. The auto brightness we've had issues with it changing when we drive with no drl and run the headlights. That's our failure not the atoto.

[@joedreblow5236]

YOU are the REAL MacGyver!!!!!!

[@madlukasik]

Think that radio is really a good add to that kick ass jeep!

[@dmindi1773]

You always put a lot of fun ideas in my head. This episode was one of the best!

[@hhjones9393]

One of your best! Very imaginative work keeping the Jeep cheap!

[@andyboothe4377]

Very cool the V8 sounds amazing,,👍👍😎

[@stlrsfan27]

Very cool project,super fun Jeep.. this is why i Enjoy your videos so much.A regular guy doing fun and cool stuff with vehicles that us Regular guys can afford. keep up the good work.Thank you for all your hard work.

[@bryanshoemaker6120]

47 seconds into the video in I already have to give it a thumbs up. I really want to convert my auto transmission into a manual trans.

[@marcbeebe]

Wow. An entire video dedicated to why 'updating' your old vehicle with modern technology is a huge pain in the anatomy.

[@TWX1138]

It can be. For awhile Pioneer and other aftermarket manufacturers were making radios specifically in form-factors to fit various American vehicles. That seems to have largely fallen by the wayside.

[@scottgm321]

I’m glad the touch screen works with your fingers. Thanks for another great video.

[@billbrowse2553]

This is a great video, helpful to me as I have been working on a friend’s Grand Cherokee limited with many problems. Thank you

[@deepbludude4697]

Same im trying to track down why my Medic buddy's gages dont work in his cherokee, The gages themselves test ok using the built in diagnostic /odometer button have checked almost every wire behind dash all grounds all terminals its doing my head in....

[@aserta]

Awesome mods. No task too grand. :)

[@AlfaReed]

New subscriber here all the way from Saudi Arabia, Love your content and your down to earth personality , humor, and of course your ingenuity 👍 Thank you.

[@baliessong7081]

This has become one of my favorites, thank you!

[@JasonBoydston]

Nice Jeep, I think manual was a rare factory option on these but yours is pretty cool.

[@jamesj-m2137]

Those antenna are usually suppose to be mounted inside the car, under the headline, or under the dash for example. They won't be weather rated.

[@kcraig51]

Now, then, later.....gave me the same feeling I get when I watch physics "experts" explain time travel paradoxes.

[@Jono.]

The breaking of the fourth wall segment was really well done and edited lmao

[@jacobrobinson175]

I've been a subscriber for a while now I've watched your channel before but this is the first time I started watching your videos and using the backup camera to point forward underneath your truck is absolutely brilliant I never thought of doing that it's so simple now you know everybody's going to start doing it that watches your channel and you're going to see all these off-road channels doing it now

[@jacobrobinson175]

Did you come up with that boat thing? something you found online because that is also genius I'm really starting to enjoy watching your videos it's a lot of lot of good tips and ideas in your man I really like it your humor is great products are awesome I love you sarcasm it's a way of life LOL..

[@jacobrobinson175]

I really like this episode because I have a 88 Jeep Cherokee XJ original red got the original trim Factory underbody coating rebuilt 4 L 31 inch Firestone destinations 4 1/2 inch lift the only thing that I am not impressed with is for some reason it didn't come with a high output throttle body "WHY"@@@ its sooo dogish but ok fer now had as well an 88, 92,94,98xjs,06 65th anniversary grand cherokee WJ... WHY so many X's and W's JEEP???