Quick Release Steering Wheel in a Jeep YJ

[@CaptainGnarkill]

This build is looking sanitary. Super clean YJ build! I like it

[@altered_life]

Thank you brother! I love watching your recent travels, give Rex a pat on the head for me haha. Stay safe 🤙🏻

[@billeustace3758]

Great video! Thanks for the shout out. It was great having you and Sam down. I will be going the same route on the orbital valve location. Your buddies Evo is identical the one I had a years ago. Seeing it brought back snow drifting memories🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@altered_life]

Thanks brother! It was a blast stopping by your shop and checking out the build! It’s gonna be sick when you get it all finished up. It was funny watching him get stuck on the ice haha. Check through the comments on this video, there was some good info about the orbital mounting that I’m going to change up that might help you out when the time comes for yours 🤙🏻 thanks for watching buddy!

[@jcdeckard50]

Bill, is there a channel documenting your build? I'm really digging the altered yj but I'm about to snag up my first YJ and am trying to soak up all the ideas I'm able too. I found an all original 87 with 160000 miles and no rust so I've got a good start.

[@billeustace3758]

John I just saw your comment. I have content filmed for a couple videos. I haven't put anything out yet. If you want to subscribe I should have it out soon. Cody I have an idea in mind for a tilting orbital mount. I'm going to design it in CAD and make one for myself. If I get the design ironed out I'm going send you one. So don't burn those tacks in yet brother.

[@altered_life]

That sounds very interesting Bill, I’ll hit you up on IG and we can talk more. Thanks buddy!

[@jeremystiltner6781]

I would have never thought that the hydro valve would be inside the cab like that. And to make you feel better. iv bought parts Left them sitting and then by more parts lol. If I was to have a KZbin channel it would be called The absent-minded life. 😕🤣 Great work as always 👍

[@altered_life]

Haha 😂 I could probably change the channel name to that and it would fit me as well lol. But yeah I’ve seen a few guys run it inside the cab and it helps free up space in the engine bay a bit. I’m definitely curious to see how it works out. I’ll be updating my experiences for sure. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@piasprojects]

Very cool YJ Project. I have done the same thing about ordering something thinking I needed it but in fact I already had it. I like the work I have seen so far! I am working on a YJ build myself but much more milder than yours. Looking forward to what is coming ahead in future videos!!

[@altered_life]

Thank you for the kind words, I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that does that with parts 😂 I appreciate you watching and following along 👍🏻 good luck with your build and hopefully I can give you some ideas haha

[@sonnywillier9419]

Diggin the build so far. Two things. 1) I believe the system is meant to have the column and orbital on opposite sides of the bracket sandwiching it. Sounds counter to logic, but that's how I did mine after reading that. 2) consider notching the bracket and running the hoses sideways of the orbital. The sweep of the elbows and hoses down might be a pain.

[@altered_life]

Thank you for the input! I was trying to figure out how the bracket was mounted and I looked at a few different pictures and how other did and just went for it. I didn’t know if the bracket thickness would effect the spline lock up between the orbital and the column. I was also considering doing the lines to the side but like you said notching the bracket would have to be done. Currently it’s only in for mock up but I will for sure explore having the lines going in different directions. I really appreciate the info and thank you for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@sonnywillier9419]

@@altered_life Seems backwards, but I read that the thickness of the bracket needs to be there so there is no binding between the orbital and column??? Could be internet lore, but it has worked for years on mine. Take it for what it's worth..... Random info from strangers on the internet! I chuckled that you have a steering wheel with the straight up visual indicator. You'll get a kick for the first few months of how full hydro and "centered" steering drifts around constantly. That red line is going to creep around all over the place while you drive. If that is something that is going to bother you, you might want a different wheel, or to black out the red line.

[@altered_life]

That’s good info, thank you for letting me know. I’ll give it a shot and see how it works. Worst case if it doesn’t work I’ll swap it the other way and see how it performs then. Funny you say that about the line because I was thinking that also haha we’ll see if it bugs me although I do have a return to center orbital If that makes a difference. Again I don’t really know anything about it so I’m learning as I go and having info like this helps a lot 🍻

[@BumDog2112]

Sonny Willier is correct. Also makes the assembly much easier to remove. Don’t have to thread the column through the bracket. Also wouldn’t hurt to flip that bracket around 180 degrees so the mounting face is coming off the back side of the dash bar. Then you can rotate the valve so the lines come off either side. This frees up leg room and makes things easier to bleed. But you might need to use the longer column at that point since the mounting surface will be farther away from you. You can also purchase (or fabricate) a spacer to out between the disconnect and steering wheel. But in the end, notching one side of the bracket and rotating the valve 90 degrees is the easiest. I highly recommend having the lines come from the side. Loving the build and sorry for the long winded response.

[@altered_life]

No need to apologize for being long winded haha I appreciate as much info as I can get and it only helps me understand everything more and ultimately gain more knowledge. I’ve never done anything like this before so hearing from people that have experience helps a lot. I’m definitely going to take your suggestions and look into solutions to make my set up better. It seems like there’s a lot of input to have the lines come from the side so again thank you for the tips and thank you for watching and supporting the build!!🤘🏻

[@kennethhudson8013]

Adapt and overcome, life is never static

[@altered_life]

For sure! It’s the only way to get through life hahah

[@juniordelgiorno5260]

Another great Vid but you instantly get a like for the Woobie hoodie.

[@altered_life]

Hahaha woobie hoodies are life lol possibly the greatest thing out there.

[@juniordelgiorno5260]

@@altered_life HooYah!

[@BrothersCustomBuilds]

Great content! Keep up the awesome work

[@altered_life]

Thank you! I appreciate that 🤙🏻

[@Bilt_JL]

Looking good bud

[@altered_life]

Thanks for all your help buddy!

[@Bilt_JL]

@@altered_life no problem man anytime

[@paragoncelula2464]

Is there anyway I can have a quick release without taking the clock spring out or damaging the factory parts?

[@TriggerHapySheep]

that tool you made for the retaining ring is damn near exaclty the same as the one i made for my girls YJ lmao

[@altered_life]

Awesome! Great minds think alike haha definitely did the trick without spending extra money haha appreciate you watching 👍🏻

[@PaulKaiser42]

I don’t understand hydr steering at all....lol!!! This should be an education. I would like to add hydro assist eventually but I’m going to learn from you 😉

[@altered_life]

Hahah that makes two of us but yes exactly I’m going to try and document everything I can with the hydro set up. We will all learn together haha

[@janetnorris6837]

Great videos. I have a 94 I’m starting on. I’m on a very tight budget. Do you have a motobilt discount code I can use for my order? Thank you.

[@altered_life]

Appreciate that! Hopefully some of my videos will help with your project. Unfortunately I do not have a promo code. I’m just a huge proponent of the company but not necessary affiliated with them. (Would be cool though haha) my recommendation would be reach out to Sneveys Offroad and talk to Steve. Let him know I sent you his way and he will be able to help you out with your order of Motobilt parts. His number is 530-255-4302. Thank you for watching and good luck with your project!!

[@louiereyna4119]

can yo turn your hydro box s 1/4 turn so your hoses fit nicer

[@altered_life]

With how I have it in the bracket currently I can only go up or down but someone else commented and talked about flipping the bracket so I think I’m going to do that because there is a lot of recommendations for me to run the lines sideways.

[@shaneherman8906]

Checking in from Elberta, AL. Sam's link didn't work??? Bill's link did though.

[@altered_life]

Thank you very much for letting me know! That’s a huge help, I just fixed the link so it should work now. Appreciate the help and thank you for supporting the channel as always 👍🏻🍻

[@fineline696]

Can the orbital valve be turned to the left or right so the hydro lines will be to the side .

[@altered_life]

Yes I think so but the current bracket restricts it from being mounted sideways. I think if I notch it I can make it work and I’m definitely going to look into that when final assembly and mounting comes into play. Thank you watching and the suggestion!

[@mowglylopez8531]

I got a jeep tj 01. What kind of quick release do you recommend me to buy ???

[@altered_life]

For the TJ’s, genright has a kit that comes with all the parts to bolt it right up. They use the sweet manufacturing hub in their kit as well. If you’re a diy kinda person and like to do it yourself you can do what I did and order a sweet manufacturing hub directly from them and fab it up yourself

[@richarddrombetta6926]

Where did you get the "Big Tires Matter" hat? That's awesome!!!!!

[@altered_life]

Haha it is a cool hat, I got it from Sneveys Offroad. He doesn’t have his apparel listed on the website but shoot him an email or give him a call and let him know you saw it on the channel haha

[@richarddrombetta6926]

@@altered_life I want to make some square lights matter shirts. Will let you know when I do.

[@altered_life]

Please do! Hahaha I’ll definitely buy one

[@onsturn]

Will you still be keeping a horn and turn signals or is this strictly a trail rig?

[@altered_life]

It will mostly be a trail rig but I am going to try and have signals and a horn but it will be run off of a switch Pros panel. Might not be the quickest or easiest to use fast but at least the Jeep will have it haha, thank you for watching!

[@troykidd3232]

👍

[@staticraysog7478]

Hey do you have a Instagram I would love to follow the process I been wanting to upgrade my yj and I like how you explain everything and give parts and prices !!

[@altered_life]

Yep my IG is @the_altered_yj, I appreciate you following along and if there is anything I didn’t explain through or you have any questions just shoot me a PM on Instagram and I’ll do my best to help you out 🤙🏻

[@aaronkohn7794]

That's a clock spring in your steering column. It turns off your turn signals

[@altered_life]

Hahah yep and then I promptly destroyed it lol, I think I have an idea for turn signals (if I decide to have them haha)

[@paragoncelula2464]

Is there anyway you can have a quick release without changing any of the factory turn signals or else

[@altered_life]

Oh for sure there are ways, I just didn’t take the time I should have to be careful. Genright makes a kit that uses the same style parts but it’s a bolt on kit that only requires drilling and tapping the steering shaft. Definitely ways to do it lol

[@paragoncelula2464]

@@altered_life can you find me one for jeep yj? Sorry I can’t find one

[@altered_life]

There’s no real dedicated “YJ” kit that I know of but the genright one I’ve heard of guys using on a YJ but just having to make some slight tweaks/ alterations too. Definitely going to be some slight fab work to make it work smoothly. If I can find a kit I’ll let you know.