Solid Axle Swap Liberty WAY over budget!

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Wow, Thanks for the Shout-out! This Liberty is one of the coolest off-road rigs out there! Can't wait to see the future with Hollie and Sheila ❤

[@brassknucklecustoms]

You don’t get the recognition you deserve. Your build is awesome.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Thank you I appreciate your kind words

[@tntzimmerman9552]

I totally agree. The vote thing is dumb.

[@oldmanriver4839]

If a person actually takes all things into consideration, what you did was amazing. Keep on doing what you do. Nice!

[@brucea822]

Sweet build for certain and very inspiring. Now let’s not forget “Labor” that looks to be impossible to calculate But liberty is totally awesome Thanks for sharing

[@trjnsd6874]

I’ve aways thought the Liberty platform was a great little Jeep. Would I? Sure, if I had the skills, money to spare and I was thirty years younger! I’ll stop by and look at yours instead. Thanks for taking us along!

[@stevewilcoxson7173]

Though not as flashy as a Mini Cooper with canoes or a Milk truck with a car show finish. I thought you put down the best bones on the Liberty. 🥇🏆

[@brucea822]

@@stevewilcoxson7173 not as flashy but it still runs and drives Personally my pick is liberty hands down

[@kryan318]

never give up before you start, you took yourself out before you started. you build was different than pauls and in some ways i think better. you still built an amazing machine that you should be very proud, cant wait to see your next project or up grades

[@will.green.]

dont blame her. paul is way more popular and the willys was way more unique

[@Lk61TheHogs]

What a list! Thanks for sharing actual numbers.

[@abqcrutch]

I've owned two 4x4 Liberty's in the past. Great wheelers. Watched LiteBrite wheeling stock Liberty's which got me to start looking for another one. Thanks for sharing, Holly!

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Right on!

[@PhatboyHD88]

I already built a 2006 Liberty , did everything but a SAS , and kept the IFS .. but the driveline is brand new right down to the Jeep crate engine . 👍and kept the lift on the small side to keep the suspension geometry as close to stock as possible . To keep it road trip friendly.

[@sperea6472]

Enjoyed seeing this build! Hope to see more KZbin soon. But at least I get to see you on the Chasing 518 channel working on Nessie, lol.

[@davidbartlett5604]

You left off what the suspension from RPM cost!! Also the tie rod and other aluminum links that they supplied. How much would that add to the cost? Love the build !!

[@walterfowler4720]

The steering was from RPM, but the suspension was from ARTEC and was included in the cost (brackets, arms, joints, etc…)

[@Michael666CA]

Cool Maine plates. Central Maine here 🐐

[@heidigilliam5081]

Super nice car but that's a lot of money! Thanks for showing the total amount.

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

The problem with Liberty's in NW Pa. is rust. Usually inner rockers and floors. My daughter had one, she loved it in spite of its issues but eventually had to ditch it when trans/transfer case went out.

[@3LBane1974]

A leaking radiator might have put out the fire lol. Absolutely amazing build.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

😂😂

[@martinnightingale6033]

Hi holly I was quite chuffed you decided to go with a Liberty kj . I live in the uk Cotswolds. I’ve had my uk version of the Liberty kj for 3 years now . Sadly she’s been off road fo4 a while ( mechanical issue + health issues ) . But I love my Jeep not the best one available but it’s mine . My health issues are getting better . Also I’m gradually working out her issues. She’s had new brakes all round . Hand / emergency brake now works . Abs working too (bad sensors) . No real engine issues she has the 2.8 crd . Any work on the diesel is a pain due to no space around it to work . Not the most fashionable jeep . But it’s my jeep . X 0:56

[@CoasttoCoastOutdoorAdventures]

You did a great job with the Liberty Biberty! You did a great job. It was great to meet you at SEMA. Looking forward to see Nessie at KOH.

[@Makeithappen-ad11]

Holly, That's a nice list of Liberty I've ever seen. You are smart to ignore the budget and build it the way you want it. Love your build you did a great job. I'm watching you for a couple years now, You're a great driver and are turning into a great builder. By the way you have a wonderful voice... Mio Bambino Caro❤.. great!... Lyrico spinto? Keep it up with confidence you know what you're doing!

[@mrpopps6322]

Glad to hear that you are going to be around. You are one of my favorite channels

[@pmrparts]

I’m considering getting a Liberty but want to keep it closer to stock. I have a CJ5 for offroad. I might do a lift and slightly bigger tires but nothing my wife wouldn’t mind driving if she needed to. Probably just going on some mild trails.

[@HardcountsAdventures]

The elite membership should be part of your cost as well since it got you the deals for your parts.

[@jimderrick846]

You and your friends did an amazing job on libertybibberty. Keep it up Holly❤❤❤

[@jamesheaslip3743]

Super cool rig. From who did you get the slip yoke eliminator for the 242?

[@MischiefMakerTV]

I got a whole trans case from market place

[@kjohns236]

Such a cool project I think you picked a very unique vehicle. Thank you for sharing the breakdown. I’ve always wanted to build something like this and now I know how much it would cost roughly.

[@jasonbloch6519]

Love ypur transperency on this. Noone else has posted about their budgets on this build once completed

[@jeffreysmith4304]

Great Build Any Cost Overage is definitely worth it Especially since it was well thought out

[@BigGuy8059]

With your back injury, I think the suspension sets would be a safety item. Harnesses certainly are. I guessed $35,000 after you listed all the items. Not a particularly expensive car these days.

[@papatomsthoughts]

Love the Liberty. What was wiring issue, and shifter issuer during OnX competition. Also why Maine plates when you live in Utah?

[@allenbensinger228]

I've always wanted to build a very capable liberty!

[@brianend114]

I loved the build, however I've been doing my best to hold a real Cherokee together for 12 years. With the money I've spent never again. Jk, jl or old land cruiser. I should just finish my 53 m38a1. But im being lazy. Best of luck Holly. You and Walter are favorites of mine. Watch every video

[@jeffr3618]

I wonder what your total hours it took to build her? It turned out great though loved the series

[@kpeeks]

Junkyard, harbor freight, eBay, & Amazon would of been my route for a bunch of it. Probably been closer to the budget. LOL

[@walterfowler4720]

If you got used parts instead of new and dropped all the optional upgrades (ball joint deletes and knuckles) it’s doable for way under the budget.

[@kenwalker-ze7ht]

Built over bought every time!

[@johnfulater2945]

Happy Holidays - thank you for the entertainment and education!

[@StormbornJKU]

Honestly $35k isn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Sure you can buy a whole vehicle with that amount of money, but it won’t be as capable or as custom as the liberty (unless it’s just a used build from somebody else. I’m referring to a brand new vehicle).

[@will.green.]

brand new vehicles are reliable and you can drive them down the highway. besides people dont go outside so its still overkill for a grocery getter

[@ChristopherCowin]

If I had it like that

[@taylormade710]

Love the liberty, but I think a full size JL would be better for dyi from bolt on parts available after watching you build two giveaway jeeps.

[@walterfowler4720]

The JL is a nightmare to modify. Although bolt on may be easier. Ripping out the axles and suspension brackets from the frame and welding in all new suspension mounts and coilover conversion is a ton of work. Probably fairly close in terms of hours and difficulty. We estimated the JLs to be about 160-180 hours each. This was about 150 hours in labor.

[@ChristopherCowin]

@@taylormade710 exactly what I was thinking too

[@zachorytoth6091]

My SAS kj i did under a 5k budget but it's no nearly as nice as yours. I'm coil spring an my front perches are d35 axle tube's. Only major issue I've had is bending the dirty 30 up front. Next thing for it will be cage an one tons.

[@S.S.H.OCT.18-08]

Question? How much would you say the estimated value is for all the labor from the people that helped? I have watched alot of this build and there were some very talented people helping and that does add real cost to a project. Labor alone can be a huge expense. This is not meant to be a negative question just a general fyi for those who may consider a build but may have to hire some of it out. All those who participated in this build-off are very talented and have access to great resources. Watch all the channels.

[@walterfowler4720]

I’d say it’s about 150-180 hours total. Depends on how quick you weld/grind/cut and what tools you have. For example, we ended up cutting a ton of things by hand since we don’t have a CNC Plasma Table. Doing this on the ground (no lift) and with simple garage tools could easily add another 20 hours. This type of build really only works if you are doing the majority of the work yourself.

[@S.S.H.OCT.18-08]

@walterfowler4720 Thank you for the time estimate. That is alot of time for sure. I agree with you for sure. A true 100 percercent custom build like that is a DIY unless you got real deep pockets. Glad we have great channels like yours and several others to give great ideas and motivation. Thanks and have a great rest of your day.

[@peterconnan5631]

Well, I think you did a wonderful job. But on the other hand, overlanding here in Southern Africa is clearly very different from over there, because that would be completely useless for overlanding here.

[@gophersk]

Come on people ... Let's get this channel to 100k subs

[@FredieFarmer60]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 love the libertys owned one my self.

[@Yokosprojects]

I’m not a jeep guy so although I don’t hate them I personally wouldn’t choose to build one personally. But working in a Jeep dealership for a couple years and getting screwed over on Chryslers flat rate I think made me dislike them a bit because I loved them before working at the dealership.

[@scottcummings8074]

1 almost bought one of those new. I've wanted to do the same thing with a diesel version forever.

[@spikejeep]

I wonder what the labor would be to have this done ?

[@walterfowler4720]

About 150 hours at whatever rate you would be able to get locally.

[@variousengineering1965]

Awesome build!

[@JohnGaudette-ho5oz]

I'm curious why Maine registration in Utah?

[@Michael666CA]

It is currently registered in Maine. The license plate 724JTD is registered to a 2002 JEEP Liberty in Maine. VIN. 158GL58K62W277365 The JEEP Liberty is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) manufactured by FCA US LLC.

[@Michael666CA]

Weird because it definitely wouldn't pass Maine state inspection unless she registered it as Antique Auto then you don't have to get it inspected.

[@walterfowler4720]

We choose to register our trailers and vehicles in Maine until we establish permanent residency in another state. It’s fairly easy to do. Call a registration agent, send in your title and (assuming you want to pay for rush shipping) you can have your tags 2 days later. We use Staab Agency, but there are others you can use.

[@Michael666CA]

@@walterfowler4720 Thanks for help pay taxes for the influx of illegals.

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

@@walterfowler4720 👍👍👍

[@taylormade710]

What are you building for the Matt’s off-road games?

[@walterfowler4720]

Building something just for the Jalopy challenge is really hard to justify, not sure if Hol will participate in this aside from having a booth space. It’s great seeing what everyone else is building though.

[@victorbrasseur7687]

What happened to the YJ project? Didn't see it in the background.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Oh it's there on the floor lol

[@victorbrasseur7687]

Yup, caught it there near the end. I am very interested in how you finish that one. I'm doing a very similar build to my YJ. Was bummed when you paused that one, but then you come up with a Liberty for the Onx build. I also have a Liberty waiting to be a future project, and I'll be darn if you didn't come with some of the exact ideas I have for that. Had my attention again. Lol. ​@@MischiefMakerTV

[@tntzimmerman9552]

Jan 2025 KOH!! Good luck and keep kj in check. Next build look at lkq for axles. I just got a 4.11 geared sd60 for $392.00 delivered. It was a fresh pull out.

[@foygill711]

So a stock liberty is 8" longer than my stretched cj5🤔

[@katreniaclark]

DAM, I missed by $195.00. I guessed at the beginning of the video $35,000. I would build one if I had a garage and the ability.

[@ericfallis6202]

I'm sorry you didn't win you always had my vote but I honestly loved the build but I love and loved watching all your build so far love when you have Walter and the other help very informative and entertaining 😊

[@JT_70]

If you had to pay for labor would the total cost be double or more?

[@jeepguy04]

150$ a hr labor would have been 45,000 $

[@walterfowler4720]

@@jeepguy04that’s probably about right. Minimum 150 hours at $100 per hour would be my guess. Everyone thinks doing it yourself is cheaper, but shops, lifts, tools, welders, heat/electric and shop supplies aren’t cheap either 😂

[@Girth_Brooks86]

I think everyone in the challenge should do this. I’m 35k into my 95 yj and it’s still on jackstands in the front. Budgets should be more realistic. Could a stock wrangler have done the onX challenge, yes. But to build a capable crawler 20k isn’t going to get you anywhere

[@Wjunk]

I'm just here to see how many feet the wheels hang out 🤣🤣

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

Maine license tag?

[@brianend114]

Cheap license. A lot of semi trailers are licensed that way

[@Michael666CA]

It is currently registered in Maine. The license plate 724JTD is registered to a 2002 JEEP Liberty in Maine. VIN. 158GL58K62W277365 The JEEP Liberty is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) manufactured by FCA US LLC.

[@Michael666CA]

​@@brianend114Wrong you need a physical address and I believe pay taxes to register in Maine. Even if it's seasonal I think you have to live here a certain amount of time. Like half the year. And she should have got Antique Auto plates, then there would have been no Maine inspection required and cheaper insurance Because 100% that Jeep is far from legal driving in Maine. Tires sticking out past the fenders, no rear bumper ...

[@brianend114]

@Michael666CA you are probably right but why do I see so many vans ant refers from Maine? It's not a very big place. Not all those companies are based out of there

[@walterfowler4720]

No physical address needed 😊. If you have questions you can reach out to the registration agent we use for our vehicles and trailers…Staab Agency. You can also just check their website if you aren’t in a mood to chat with them (although they are really nice people!)

[@cjplol6589]

You sure you're using yer good eye? That bumpers tilted like a rye smile.

[@walterfowler4720]

She found out it was in a front end wreck early in the build episodes. Drives straight and it’s a trail rig after all, so not really a major concern

[@BradLowrance]

Make liberty's great again! 😂. Love my liberty!

[@vahallawinston]

harness is more astronaut energy rock crawling/moon buggy energy

[@vahallawinston]

watching rory and tom tom bending tubing can agree with the muffler fitting

[@archangel7673]

I wish I had a 20k budget to build my Vehicle. I'm having to get rid of it since it has more wrong with it then I am able to do!

[@ChristopherCowin]

So roughly 35,000

[@walterfowler4720]

Yeah, but it would be possible to get it below $20K without the new tires, beadlocks, coilovers, balljoint deletes, seats, steel knuckles, and chromoly, lights, axle shafts and gears. Grab some well-loved tires/wheel and coilovers and hold off on the other upgrades and you’ll be well below $20K.

[@brenttblair8768]

Honestly, everyone except Ultra4 Jones, dropped the ball. I knew the fix was in when Colt dropped out. Paul maintained a good overland built as well, but way over budget. You did great with the hand you were dealt.

[@mikemuir6402]

Paul was only one under budget .

[@brenttblair8768]

@mikemuir6402 because he robbed every 4x4 on his property for parts... hahaha. He has the only real overlanding build though

[@mikemuir6402]

@ he used a Willy’s he purchased for $500 years before competition, His wife’s totaled Tahoe for engine and transmission, and SuperDuty frame and axle that can be purchased for $1,500 all day.

[@mikemuir6402]

@ it is actually the first “overlander” a Willy’s overland .

[@brenttblair8768]

@@mikemuir6402 that was not lost on me... very cool.

[@PhatboyHD88]

Ok im here lol👍

[@DennisMcGrew]

you're was built great

[@victorbrasseur7687]

Im blind. I asked about the YJ. Now i see it sitting pretty much on the floor.

[@harleymcknight7906]

interesting !

[@MATTHINELINE-pn5ib]

Cool build but you made a tall xj it's different but the under power is the engine a down grade

[@walterfowler4720]

Crawl ratio > Horsepower … part of the reason she easily handled the trail portion of the competition. It’s the same with MM…the 5:1 transfer case and near triple digit crawl ratio allows her to out wheel v8 Jeeps all the time (except in Kentucky with all that slick disgusting mud) 😂

[@curlyeagle]

Kinda like going shopping at Costco. Yeah, suppose to spend $300 and walk out with $500 spent and only 3 items more😳

[@keithmalmberg8395]

Great off-road vehicles are never bought, they are built!! Unfortunately building a vehicle is never cheap, they can be "inexpensive", but never cheap...

[@ericfallis6202]

Yep I shur would I have to say through that the Scottish in me is what's the word frugal makes it hard for me to spend

[@MacsSpecialitiesProperties]

💥💥💥

[@sperea6472]

What happened to your KZbin? Been almost a month since your last content. Miss seeing your videos!

[@robertejohnsonii8508]

I'm sorry I have to go with a square body

[@ChristopherCowin]

I spent that much just trying to keep my 2008 3.8L jk four door maroon in color Sahara running and still let the bank take it in total it was only suppose to cost close to 19,000 but I spent on a book value of only 18,000 I had to put in 3x clutch replacement and a slave cylinder and ball joints redone and brakes in the first year I spent 10,000 on repairs and the second year I spent another 13-15,000 and I still owed on it in the third year close to 9,000 left on a 508.00 monthly payment and told them it was a lemon but Maine law prohibites the lemon law so I made them take it back the bank that is if the engine didn’t need to be push start / pop start to run I would have kept it and spent way more than that just to keep it on the road which was now four years ago so my answer is to that question is yes I probably would have rather spent more than that at once to get it right the first time them to spend probably about 6-8x more than that to keep it running

[@DennisMcGrew]

you tried easy is your place good luck

[@irvineyoung1266]

Sence you wish to keep this Jeep Liberty, have you considered asking previous owners if they would like to get another one and have you build it. More experience at building is always a plus and they could have a second chance jeep to love as well.

[@dennisgallear409]

Mmmm kisses.

[@will.green.]

i would only drive a liberty if it was free

[@timothycarey3883]

I built an xj back halved 114 in wb with a cucv axels 14 bolt with detroit, fron chevy dana 60 with spartan locker, 37 military tires on double beadlicks, np231 dana 300 doubler, exo cage, on board air with stock ac system. 4 link rear and 3 link front on coil springs for around 4 to 5k including the 1800 for the xj. Im about to build a tube chassis buggy with twin turbo ls power for less than 7k. I could build 3 rigs for 35k easy.

[@onefootfighter22]

Snoopy was built 30 years ago for the same price except for the 5 to 7 hundred hours of assembly . I think you did awesome ! Snoopy will drive to the games again in 24 ! Hope to see you again !

[@jeepguy04]

First off love ur channel watch it every week but I think u stole 20,000 form onx and the other groups also u should give that money back to onx lol second yes worth the money to build the liberty third onx blew it in this group every body went over budget sum didnt even get done on time but u and Walter r the best now go do a 2 dr giveaway Jeep next ❤

[@walterfowler4720]

Best she can do is promise to drive it like she stole it! 😂 Honestly, no one really mentioned overlanding when they pitched the idea to us. We were told we would have to do an overnight camping trip and Hol pretty much said right from the start that she would be throwing a ground tent in her vehicle.

[@chiefvilla3167]

👍🏽🤙🏽🫶🏼😎🌹🪶✋🏽✌🏽❤️

[@TrailThug]

Nice build! Congratulations on a Solid Axel Liberty Build, Not easy to do! I built mine in 2014 and took 7 months and not that much in money but there is a time deference. Mine is a 2.8 CRD and named The Gremlin. SA Liberty's are Awesome to wheel. Your Liberty is 1" longer in wheel base. I am running 39x16.5 Pitbulls. I love the Bravery you showed to build the Liberty Most people just give up, Congrats,,, Great Build. Here's Mine kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3esq6GBgcd6erc

[@mickeydevey834]

You left out the man/woman hours invested in the build.

[@ProjectXJ]

The liberty is such an ugly vehicle. You could have picked almost anything else that would be better. Keep the alxes and do a body swap to something cool. 😂

[@Fparrish]

So dumb this build challenge! Like honestly what’s the point if everyone’s going over budget I just don’t get it.

[@walterfowler4720]

Well, this cost is the actual price of things. If you follow all the ‘exemptions’ and the rules that we were expected to follow it’s under $20K, but no one should think they can build this rig for $20K…that would be misleading.

[@Michael666CA]

Oh ya, How did Paul cheat for Votes,? l0l

[@walterfowler4720]

I don’t think any of the competitors actually cheated. Paul deserved to (and was always going to) win the competition. There was some insane bot activity across all the contestants. None of the numbers were accurate, but one things was consistent….Paul legitimately got way more votes than everyone else.

[@albertorozco5981]

You would know about cheating.