No Holding Back Off Road Testing The Repairs On The Jeep TJ (It Broke Down Again)

[@NEWFSTAH]

I love that Justine can always find something useful in the wild.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Never a dull moment

[@RedRabbit4230]

I think it's gr8 that he has a WOMAN/ LADY that loves to get out on the trail with him and help him film. That's a MAJOR PLUS ➕️

[@attimus02]

This video makes me happy. I love seeing big bird back on the trail. You can’t keep a good jeep down!

[@BREAKOVERPARK]

I'm honored you all came by for the shakedown run

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Awesome day with awesome people

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

good to see Big Bird out in action again

[@isawthelight]

Big Bird is looking SOLID bro!. Glad to see you back out having Fun!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Feels solid now too! A lot more confidence inspiring

[@poison_ivy_jeep430]

Great to see Big Bird back in action Mike. I love that Justine peeped some moss and was like you're coming home with me. That's great. Super stoked you were ble to drive home after trail day, 🤞 you fixed the starter and neutral switch

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

It’s always a win when you can drive home lol 😂

[@johndeere8594]

There at 28:50 I can’t believe it held together. When those wheels start hopping,that when parts start flying. You really need gears and lockers so you don’t have to go so hard.

[@rbrcka176]

The send master is back at it!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Like the cool aid man I’m here lol 😂

[@JeeplifeBC]

I'm sure sesame street is excited to see big bird back on the trail lol! Great job! She looks great!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Lol thanks man! Funny enough I’ve never watched an episode of Sesame Street as a kid. I honestly believed that it wasn’t even a real show because I’ve literally never seen the damn thing as a kid 😂

[@jlj8718]

Congratulations to your Jeep that did great after the big repairs you did to it!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks! Happy to see the hard work was worth it

[@hervewasson5173]

Glad to see Big Bird back on the trails. Well, about the switch of the clutch pedal, if it fails and empeach the starter to run, you can shunt it on the inboard fuses box. Yours is probably the same as my TJ98. I explain : the number "20" fuse place is free (empty), it's supposed to be a place for auto transmission, if you put a fuse on the place, that shunt the switch pedal. Of course that delete the security to start with a engaged gear without pushing the clutch pedal and you have to take care, but it's very useful in case of your video issue. Trying to post a picture here under.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup I know what you’re talking about.

[@Bonsi57]

Congratulations on the first trip in the rebuilt Big Bird! Another great video. Your hard work shows. Looking forward to more of your adventures.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thank you! Can’t wait for the next trail

[@NitrousExpressCoyote]

Jeeps are such incredible machines. Glad to see you guys back on the trail 🙌🏽🇺🇸

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man!

[@MRCH4TH]

That is why I invested a bit more (actually a LOT more) in my new Rubi X ... so I won't have any break downs ... hopefully for a few years. Can't wait for Ontario trails to open May 1st!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Same reason I have the Gladiator. But no matter what your rig stuff breaks so if I can keep sending this old one for a while longer I’ll use it as my main beat up trail rig and enjoy the gladiator on trails and camping trips that I know won’t kill it lol

[@MRCH4TH]

I don't have the luxury of a beater ... but makes sense if you can.@@SmokinMonkeyOG

[@MRCH4TH]

Where do you suggest for trails prior to the official open date of May 1st? @@SmokinMonkeyOG

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Mostly off road parks. Breakover angle park and minden off road park. As well as a few unmaintained roads like wild turkey, hogsback and a couple others I’m forgetting

[@MRCH4TH]

Thanks. Will look up a few of those .... Hogsback was on my initial list ... maybe start there...@@SmokinMonkeyOG

[@KaosJeep]

Been looking forward to seeing this one! And a porcupine to boot! ✌🏼

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha it was a bonus finding the porcupine I was happy to have to jeep back out

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

Bravo to you and your friend. Got it trail worthy again!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man

[@GuyGida]

Great time as always 👌👌

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Can’t wait to do it again bro

[@randyjones7001]

What a great day! I need to get out with my TJ!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Definitely!

[@NEWFSTAH]

Although I like my old school Jeeps, I must say the Rubicon does make it look effortless.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I agree they both have their strengths and weaknesses but I actually like the new jeeps

[@RedRabbit4230]

Looks GR8 SWEING BIRD BACK UP AND GOING AGAIN MICKEY.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Oh yeah!

[@stephenwest798]

Could be your starter relay, I always carry spares just in case, same with fuel pump relays if they differ from the others as it does in our 98 TJ w/2.5 liter. Good to see Big Bird is flying again even though it had a damaged wing, lockers would be nice when you hit the lottery. Keep in mind that just because a relay pulls in it does not mean the contacts are good and the field expedient way to check is to change it out with a new one.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Definitely would be nice lol but I can live without them for now

[@rileyscott9498]

Great video love the Jeep great work great job love it have a great Easter weekend

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks you too!!

[@rileyscott9498]

You are welcome

[@chevycoloradoinalaska7018]

Awesome video, guys 👌

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man!

[@moto-rollin]

Bro, looks sick!!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks bro

[@moto-rollin]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG I swear I think big bird climbs better now. Nice job

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@moto-rollin it’s got a limited slip rear end now too I added in December

[@moto-rollin]

@SmokinMonkeyOG come on brotha! I watch all your videos. The old lady and I watched the new one while eating dinner!!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha I appreciate that! And thank you for the support

[@RockMauler]

The JL‘s are also the lease reliable after getting wet because of the extensive reliance on computers. It is also the least nimble and not likely to make it down many trails that a TJ Rubicon makes with zero effort. It’s too wide and too long. It’s why it’s called a bus by so many jeep owners. It also rates much much lower on the fun factor unless you’re into Over landing. If you have children, I would have to agree the JL’s the better choice. Yours is one of my favorite KZbin off Roading channels by the way. Keep it up. Most professionals agree that the LJ, which is actually a TJ Dash L is the top choice for off-road capability.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

All person opinions lol mechanically and in use on trails they are much better jeeps.

[@RockMauler]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG have owned six jeeps in my life since 1969. The cost of all of them combine is less than half the cost of the JL. Love your channel, but I seriously disagree. And when you say better, I would ask better at what?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@RockMauler better at going off road and more capable. You can run 37s stock with no lift and you can definitely get more articulation. From the thousands of hours of research and seeing how they all perform and having both myself I can say they are much more capable jeeps and I’m sure the next one will be even more capable

[@JL_OVRLND]

love your content, always good content! maybe we'll meet up on the trails one day! we're heading back to Minden April 12Th. Thanks for the videos...keep them coming!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks! Not sure where I’m going in April yet so maybe I’ll come up if I can

[@MichaelHigginbotham-j7e]

You'll make congratulations getting it back on the road and watch all your videos where is your TJ it's either your ignition wire from your ignition to the starter or the ignition itself yeah you should try to

[@jonc2914]

Yeaaaa booooy!! BIG BIRD LIVES ON!!!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Can’t give up yet haha

[@olympusoverland]

Broken ignition switch is Very common with tj but not sure on yours. Replaced mine last month.

[@JeeplifeBC]

I my self own a 2017 2dr jk rubicon recon. But before that I owned a 2011 jk 2dr sport. Rubicon is definitely a game changer!!

[@thelouiebrand]

It's amazing how far an AT tire can get in the mud.

[@kerrymarkley7702]

dumb question... but have you put the 20a fuse in the clutch bypass behind your glove box? most vehicles you have to disconnect something. but our tj' s you add a fuse and it disconnects the clutch safety . i have this issue with it not wanting to start. but after finding nothing wrong. it starts

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I tried researching a few different videos, but I wasn’t able to find exactly which fuse it was possibly not the same on my year or I just couldn’t find it

[@NEWFSTAH]

I'm curious, for all the rock climbs there are on the trail, is there a go around for each one?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes there is. Most of these are optional lines that you can take but there’s stock friendly routes

[@FederalSniper]

Would love to know the tire and wheels combos for the jeeps here. Any spacers, wheel offsets , backspacing ? Shamrock engine sounds good what is it?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Not sure what everyone is running to be honest. I don’t even remember the backspacing on my wheels on the TJ it’s been so long since I got em lol don’t think anyone has spacers though. Shamrock just has an exhaust system with the stock 3.6L

[@Railfan90]

My JL is the only thing here with a working clutch switch. Everything else has either been bypassed or never had it in the first place. I’ve squeeze a clutch switch in and taped it down to limp a 💩box home before lol

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ah the joys of owning a shitbox lol

[@RedRabbit4230]

Todd has all that HP. and NO REALLY GOOD TIRES TO HOOK ALL THAT HORSE POWER UP TO..

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Still build in progress but it’s getting better each time he makes a modification to it

[@RedRabbit4230]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG GOOD DEAL

[@RedRabbit4230]

​@SmokinMonkeyOG what would you think was a good price for a 2019 jeep NEARLY IDENTICAL TO BIG BIRD WITH 23,000 SOME ODD MILES ON IT. AND 35"TIRES ALREADY I HAVE 1 OR 2 PICS BUT NO WAY TO SEND THEM.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@RedRabbit4230 I actually don’t know what the newer ones sell for. I got the gladiator new and never looked at the used ones. I would check out some listings and see if you can find similar ones to see what they go for in your area. Prices would probably be a bit different depending on where you are too

[@Wiz-kidddd]

Every time I go off road something breaks 😅 ,feel your pain

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Part of the game I guess lol

[@Wiz-kidddd]

The bad part 😅 but with the game comes ups and downs

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya I don’t enjoy that part trust me lmao 😂 but I love the times you get when you’re out there

[@RedRabbit4230]

Lol ITS CALLED THE MASH, THE MONSTOR MASH. LOL

[@timoldenburg2249]

The Alaskan documentary shows I watch they hunt porcupine and they love the taste 🤷‍♂️

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Interesting lol

[@stephenwest798]

Apparently when I update my comment you don't get, although my updated version appears now when I return to your channel. I'll repeat it anyway just to be sure you receive it. Could be your starter relay, I always carry a spare just in case, same with fuel pump relays if they differ from the others as it does in our 98 TJ 2.5 liter. Keep in mind that just because a relay pulls in does not mean the contacts are good and the field expedient way to check is to change it out with a new one. When they start to fail it generally is intermittent like you were experiencing, with the fuel pump relay it may not start on a damp day and start when the weather is dry, I bought our 98 really cheap just for that reason.

[@RedRabbit4230]

What kind and type of camera do u have

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

GoPro Hero 10 Black. Do you think it’s good or bad? lol

[@RedRabbit4230]

@SmokinMonkeyOG Mikey I think it's doing a GR8 JOB . That's y I was asking.

[@robertperrin4070]

Spotting the guy in a rubicon going up a 6” ledge…wow, a Corolla could make it up that.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Bring the Corolla I’ll bring the camera. Sounds like a good time lmao

[@artillerybuff2000]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG gotta love these armchair/keyboard critics that have probably never been off road before; in fact, this guy probably doesn't even drive yet lol...

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

lol everyone starts somewhere too, the guy in the rubicon is learning his rig and how to wheel it. Nothing wrong with that. You’re not going to buy something and take it to its limit out of the box unless you’re a professional.

[@hervewasson5173]

I can't post a picture of the fuses box. Surely you'll see what I mean. Herve from France. 🙂

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup I found the fuse

[@thelaC100]

Awesome to see her back in action . At one point it looked like a complete disaster with the tj all taken apart in the shop but it all came back together nicely . 🤌

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha it sure did! Thanks lol