How Much Value Did We Add To Our Old Wrangler? Cheap Jeep Challenge Ep.4

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[@jeremy8715]

Just get rid of the plastic end caps on the bumpers. It's a waste of time to repaint.

[@jeremy8715]

Did you check the headlight connectors? Those do get corrosion on them. That could of helped. Also, Quadratec has heated LED headlights for around $599.00 (rebranded JW Speakers).

[@bluefeather2889]

Sell your Jeep and just import a thar if you are in serious offroading and take the remainder money for mods bet you will still have money left. Thar is 7x cheap and even stock works better than this junk modified.

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[@WQQKIE]

It’s satisfying to see how little upgrades like these can make a great difference on how a vehicle looks.

[@moose64]

"It's getting kinda a dark Tommy" he said while squinting into the sun. LOL

[@ng-dq6pd]

todd baker probably because it was setting so it was eye level and getting dark pretty soon.

[@troutslayerwyoming3236]

Here in the Rockies it gets dark hella fast with all the mountains.

[@tonycollis4366]

@@troutslayerwyoming3236 keep kk

[@vinnyc365]

Respect for mentioning you got the lift kit for free in exchange for a mention. I don't mind endorsements as long as A) you believe in the product, and B) you're up front about it.

[@robifleming]

Love your videos! Best part is the great father/son relationship you have!

[@patrickirish8110]

Back when I was a teen on a tight budget and had my first (admittedly POS) car, I used to do all sorts of stuff like this. Some said I was polishing a turd, but I didn't care. Anyway, great vid! Very cost-effective yet worthwhile "upgrades." Oh yeah, your neighbor's a good guy! Not bad having engineers (and some of their equipment and tools) right next door.

[@Ted_Stryker]

Kinda brings a tear to my eye to see this old TJ get brought back to life... And, it couldn't have found a better home, in my opinion.

[@takayama1638]

Yes, my place would be a better home. No road salt too. I give y'all boys, eh, $6,700 for it now.

[@johnganshow5536]

Good job!! Inexpensive improvements that made a really nice difference. Thanks..

[@davidstewart3868]

Get the Jeep's undercarriage coated with Fluid Film or NH Oil undercoating to preserve it before the winter salt starts to rust it.

[@BentonHart]

Not really a problem here in CO.

[@mikedelphine1216]

David STEWART ...KROWN-Rustproofing would truly show amazing results! 😉 Spray it INSIDE the bumpers too! 🙂 Dust will soak up this stuff and form a protective layer and will make it look all dark black. No more rust will ever form again... GUARANTEED! I successfully used it for decades in our salty road conditions up here in Canada 🇨🇦.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

In CO we use magnesium chloride. Almost no salt is used.

[@tripleseven8361]

Mike Delphine A study done by the Canadian Forces, (Army), found that ‘Corrosion Free’ works the best...I’ve been using ‘Rust Check’ for many years on my TJ, with mixed results...I just switched to Corrosion Free...We’ll see if it’s better...

[@mikedelphine1216]

Peter Ward ...’Rust Check’ is NOT ‘KROWN-Rustproofing’! I have consistent perfect results with ‘KROWN’ over decades... Once ‘KROWN’ is applied once a year the rust will STOP guaranteed, PERIOD! In addition it also acts as lubricant in all those hidden places!

[@mardamek]

When Tommy said "Eighty! You're spending your money left and right!" I couldn't help but remember that King of the Hill episode, when Bobby tries to do a pull up, gets his feet off the ground and he asks Joseph "what kind of paper was it? Printer?", and Joseph goes "Construction!!!"

[@jeremypatrick8639]

You can help the lighting by installing a relay. Shortens the length of wire run to the lights significantly, reducing voltage drop.

[@RoverRacer913]

Harbor Fright D ring and Pin, hope no one dies that's a deadly projectile, trust me I would know 😂

[@krover01]

Was thinking the same thing!

[@nickkaraoke2128]

Yeah not something I would use to get unstuck with. Maybe to flat tow something on paved roads but that's it.

[@cydonianman]

Harbor FRIGHT lol

[@samjohnson9894]

Liability costs are high on a $10 knock-off of a $40 proper piece.

[@Zatoichinisanyon]

Looks a dollar store carabiner.

[@ngmasson]

I’m really enjoying this series. Nice to see affordable and do it yourself repairs. Good father and son time too. Keep em coming!

[@fomocoloco7172]

I'm loving this little series

[@anthonywarren3656]

I watched this cheap Jeep series back when you first did it, and just finished re-watching it as I recently picked up a very similar TJ (mine is the 4L I6 and Sahara trim) in the same color package w/hard top, and the cheap DIY fixes/upgrades Roman and Tommy did are so helpful for some easy mods ideas for my son and I to do together. Thanks for the videos!

[@grobetog]

Don't forget to adjust the aim of the new headlamps. You want the light on the road, not in the eyes of oncoming drivers... Personally, I would have added two big round driving lights (wired with the high beam) as well.

[@andymorton1737]

Wow, did anybody else notice the line of 5 Chevy square bodies at 20:32? Somebody is working on a collection there.

[@TFLcar]

Snow Plow Trucks

[@MrBillsfishin]

Having a 73 K20 that needs some work I really noticed that in a few of there videos. Why are they there? For sale? How much? Parts trucks? Is there a restoration shop for squares there? Lol

[@EverydayLayman]

You guys are doing that jeep some justice. Cool video!

[@nachovalenti]

Waiting for the next episode! Good job guys 👍

[@philh3178]

I used satin black flexible bumper paint on my flares. The satin black looks better and the flexible paint won’t crack when the plastic flexes.

[@vegasfordguy]

You need to adjust sealed beam headlights after replacing them. Also a tip on painting the bumper, I like using the Rustoleum truck bed liner. It comes out amazing. The key with a rattle can paint job is prep. After sanding, wipe down thoroughly with 91% rubbing alcohol. Then spray several very light coats. The last coat can be more.of s uniform wet coat. If you do it this way it won't even look like rattle can.

[@RichardRena]

I recently bought myself a 99 TJ and came across your channel while doing some research. I absolutely love what you guys do and really enjoy your Channel, and will become a monthly supporter. I would love to see you guys list the parts you guys have purchased on the description so newbies as myself can look it up and or maybe purchase them. Thank you and keep up the amazing work.

[@Tiktalkrandom]

Paint the headlight rings black too.

[@tanka93]

I thought the same thing! Good call.

[@takayama1638]

Noooo! I know, you's guys whippersnappers. Us geezers love chrome. Shut up, Andre.

[@scotthumphreys1817]

yep, chrome on a jeep doesnt seem right

[@scottmitchell358]

You guys are awesome. Keep doing what you do. I'm a veteran and someday I hope to get a CJ so I can make this my everyday driver. You guys ROCK,

[@brandoguy8567]

I had those same exact headlights in my 01 wrangler and I’m telling you from experience those are the best headlights I’ve ever had in any vehicle in my life

[@billwilmington8284]

Looks awesome guys. Love what you're doing with this TJ project. Exactly how I'd do it

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

I personally like using bedliner for items like brush guards, trim etc just don't use it on your rock sliders because it will flake Everytime you hit a rock and start feeling better of using rattle can for things that will chip more often.

[@VentureAHighway]

Lights are definitely brighter, even if not. ton in the picture I'm sure it makes a difference. This is such. fun channel to watch I'm binging through this series.

[@timfox2344]

Interesting vid, great find & I am looking forward to updates. Not sure if it’s the way the video is shot, but it looks like both headlights point to one spot on the wall ... should be two separate spots on the wall at even height & distance of spacing as on front of Jeep

[@jimquigley2382]

I am really liking this series. Can't wait to see what the Jeep looks like after the lift. I really enjoy this channel and the work you guys put in.

[@takayama1638]

Just thinking, y'all boys brought that nice weather Kaliphornia Jeep to salt road Colorado... Why didn't y'all paint the under/back side of bumper? I always put a bit o' lubricant on bolts when I reinstall. Nenene booboo. All us chair directors telling you what and how to do stuff, oh me. Anyway, I love this, it is something us normal boys can do in our yards. Wow, I need to get new headlights for my 1993 Dakota! Never thought of that.

[@dexeter3033]

I cleaned and lightly sanded the plastic and metal trim rings around each headlight and painted them black on my TJ. Looked really good.

[@Bigben-pz8bx]

I used my harbor freight tow hitch (same as yours) to tow a friends truck over an icy bridge. His truck was a Kenworth pulling two grain trailers. He was empty but light weight on a grain train is over 30,000 lbs

[@Loyalwhiteknight]

Amazing how little it takes to make a vehicle look newer again. Nice job Roman and Tommy.

[@Mickale-Moranis]

Due to being a CA Jeep, any bolt you remove, best to apply anti-seize before putting it back on. Preventative maintenance for those CO muddy trails and snowy winters. As for headlight upgrade: JK toss aways from your fellow JKer. Use a new H13 connector and use hi-bright light bulb from your Advance and boom...much better light. As for the grab handles, see your local 4wd shop...skip Amazon. Put one in the b-pillar bar to help grab as you pull yourself up into the rear seat from behind the passenger seat. Change out that light weight bolt in your Harbor Freight hitch shackle to a gr.8 bolt from your local hardware store. Should have gotten the HF led 4" bar lights for those fogs you have there.

[@JoeR203]

Bought a new bumper for my 06 Unlimited, bought a T-55 Torx bit, soaked the bolts with PB Blaster for a week and STILL snapped them trying to get them out. Now I have to pay a shop to get the bumper off. :-( As for headlights, the cheap $90 LED lights you find on Amazon are worth it. I got a pair for my 01 Cherokee and they're brighter than the $310 TruckLite LEDs I got for my 06 Unlimited.

[@danielgilbert3283]

Should've left the bumper ends off, gives the jeep a better look.

[@spicysnowman8886]

Agreed

[@gearmonger1927]

agreed, also you can get flush mount plastic caps to replace the big floats to get a more finished look than just leaving them off.

[@ronbyram3880]

those little screws are a pain. need to run screw driver across a magnet to magnatize the tool to retain the screws

[@jcollins1305]

Just painting the bumper and trim pieces and the headlights, you could sell the Jeep for 500-1k more than you paid. It boggles my mind how well these vehicles hold their value! Great job guys!

[@eyesopen444]

Prep with a Scratch pad and alcohol for anyone doing plastics, and med speed even sprays! Perhaps a tac rag. Oh, and hold the spray can further away than in video to spread the spray a tad. The orange peal is probably temp and the layers were sprayed to thick. Just some notes.

[@nachovalenti]

In my opinion would be better if you paint everything in satin black instead shiny black.

[@isaaccohen3961]

Was just about to say that. And perhaps not with a spray

[@nachovalenti]

Isaac Cohen yes you are right👍I did it in my TJ a few years ago and the result is great.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I would do truck bedliner black spray. Black Dupont with Kevlar preferably.

[@cfvrq]

Agreed, original bumper was powder coated, so yes, satin or flat black would’ve been better.

[@girl600podcast]

Shiny looks new

[@willgladden6719]

Just finished doing the exact same thing to my 05 LJ haha. Looks great and can't wait to see where you guys take this little white jeep next!

[@qdoggyrufruf]

don't use a heat gun it fades super fast and gets all streaky. I would reccomend getting some bedliner for a cheap upgrade or trim restore for a oem look. I have some in arvada and i can drop it off for super cheap paint

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I see you guys still have that sweet Lincoln. I love it!

[@Sunshine198803]

That's what America is all about! A neighbor helping you out.

[@theodorehumphreys907]

Really enjoying these videos great to see how for not a lot of money you can make jeep look better

[@jaykelley3707]

Similar, but much heavier towing equipment made by Reese is available at Tractor Supply in your area or Northern Tool online. it is a bit more expensive, but not out of line for your "cheap jeep" project.

[@charless2867]

Wow! Paul is a cool guy for helping.

[@Zoso352]

I would’ve used Mothers Back to Black Trim & Plastic Restorer on anything black plastic.

[@Boss-vk3do]

haha that's exactly what I use and it works great

[@vinceclark6164]

Good job guys. Can’t go froadin’ without “oh shit” handles. Anxiously awaiting future mods.

[@sandramccoy491]

U guys are awesome. Your little Jeep is looking so good

[@formidablefragment3433]

Great video - digging this series before getting my first YJ

[@MRJABERable]

Cheap Jeep Challenge has been really great so far. Considering buying my first Wrangler

[@ec6933]

I just did exactly this to mine a few months ago and started by complete accident realizing I could, even screwing with those stupid hex nuts that hold the bumper in, this is my favorite segment you guys have ever done- Ohio belt buckle winner lol

[@beardyhat9547]

Are you guys going to do Control Arms/Control Arm bushings? I feel like lifting before getting your steering bushings and control arm bushings in order is a recipe for Death Wobble.

[@RKmndo]

Retaining the trackbars, instead of triangulating the upper control arms, is a recipe for deathwobble.

[@jeffmeyer3600]

I love this cheap Jeep series. Keep it coming!

[@trevormangus7832]

Why not use bedliner material instead of paint it’s much more durable for a bumper

[@strangebyrd9983]

Trevor Mangus because a can of bed liner is like $100 and spray paint is $6

[@butch93105]

I like how Son continually schools Father on every detail in these videos.

[@VersperasSDS]

I've been using the rustoleum bed liner spray on parts of my 2011 Ram with good results! Been thinking about using it to de-chrome it. It's been pretty durable on my bed caps so far..

[@charlesschneider7079]

Another thing to look at is the headlight alignment. They appeared to be a bit low which would affect how they light the road ahead.

[@Offshore1977]

Yay. Glad to see Tommy’s Jeep again

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Sand the plastic with a fine grit sand paper. Then wipe with acetone, then plastic spray.

[@garbage854]

Jeep is improving well 😀

[@daredevil7442AUTOMOTIVE]

Great video, it demonstrates the simplicity of the Jeep.

[@bigbadvoodoodad]

You guys should join a Jeep or Off-roading club. OEM take off parts are given away all the time for Jeeps.

[@brcarlos]

I really appreciate u letting us know what is sponsored. There are many shady you tubers getting paid to recommend stuff and hiding it from their viewers.

[@expattraveler2654]

Really liking these Vlog style episodes y'all keep it up!

[@anow1693]

Are you ok? Yes! Did you loose something? Yes! Haha

[@Amazingeverything99]

Man i love this channel

[@diogenespaula2848]

I would try to aim those headlights better

[@franciscodanconia45]

Sylvania Silver Star for the win! I run those in my YJ for stock appearance with modern light. Lots of bang for your buck.

[@406Steven]

Much better than the typical Jeepers that go on eBay/Amazon and get some cheap LED garbage that throws light all over the place (like the eyes of others on the road) and then insisting they've got the best thing since sliced bread. If you can budget it, a set of JW Speaker LEDs are road-legal and a massive improvement over stock.

[@girl600podcast]

Keep the Cheap Jeep for awhile. Watching on 📺 while I cook/eat. Been shopping Cheap Jeeps and this is why. So free to do whatever & just have fun. Next up XJ. Or did u have one already?

[@jmj267]

Good job on getting that Jeep back to its Glory years. How many parking spots do you guys pay for or can use at that office? Also I seen the RZR Turbo for still sitting there what are we doing with that and when do we give it back? Has anyone been using it?

[@hereticnemesis]

The best money I spent on my Jeep Wrangler TJ was LED headlights ,difference was night to day …..worth the money …..us from New Zealand

[@missingremote4388]

I just splurged on PIAA yellow LED flood lights! To match the old, yellowish low beams

[@hotsauce3700]

Sweet rust-free Jeep! I’d like to see the Jeep’s hardtop and fender flares painted white.

[@IKnewMickey]

The 50/50 spruce up! Looks ok from 50 ft for 50$!

[@jdgimpa]

The Jeep is actually considered a 1/4 ton truck. The Government emission and crash standards are for light duty trucks. If you look at the emissions sticker under the hood it says light duty truck. So the TFL truck sticker is appropriate.

[@Offshore1977]

That’s a great looking Jeep. Love this series.

[@travisf7849]

Another great video. Jeep is looking good. Can't wait too see more.

[@workingcountry1776]

Again I say; I like the father son videos. Looks like a fun project

[@MrBillsfishin]

Another good video gentlemen. As always thanks for the entertainment.

[@ralphcasados8862]

Excellent add on's for the cheap Jeep

[@OverlandbyEric]

Great series. Also can you show how to adjust track bar as putting lift.

[@TacticoolNinja]

Looking forward to more videos on this Jeep. Thanks!

[@moose64]

Who owns all the old Chevy pickups? Awesome.

[@tonygersbach375]

Car guys that insist on using cheap or inappropriate tools and parts, I really cant understand it. I love the series and you guys, but I just don't get it...

[@mosescortez711]

You don't need to spend much to make it look better. Great job! 👍

[@zamboni68]

Leave the bumper ends OFF - other than protecting your shins they serve no purpose. Good job painting. Could have painted the light surrounds too. Roman’s got a little ADHD - three things got “installed” between the first and second headlight. LOL

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

Ya those end jugs are gross, you can buy the oem stubby flat bumper caps for really cheap at any jeep online store. Supposedly they were designed for the last year of the tj production line due to the fact chrysler ran out of those bumper juggs. They look so much cleaner.

[@randalsweeting661]

I did the same thing with my 03 TJ. Took the bumper ends off and the side step. Gave it the Rubicon look lol

[@Gear_Into_Adventure]

Thanks for show. You guys inspire my rig build up on my channel and its good to learn.

[@stefankoles]

This build is amazing to watch

[@teop7887]

Awesome 👍! Working on a Jeep is so satisfying 😁 I would have gone for a Old Man Emu 2 though 😉

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Nice video!

[@ralphcasados8862]

The smitty built grab handles aren't the best I had them and they all broke within a Year I put the Jeep grab handles back in and no issues at all.

[@JThack]

Don’t take off the fender flares to paint them. Wedge index cards between them and the body, then use tape and news paper to mask off as needed.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I wish I could do what you guys do for a living.

[@mazamike]

Good teamwork, enjoy your videos, you looked beat after your day trip from L.A.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Let me just give you a little paint tip - when giving it a coat for cheap love Duplicolor engine enamel in gloss/flat black works and last 10x longer then the other shitty brands of paint. It's all I've used for years on all my projects.

[@travislindenberger3128]

previous owner of my JK did that the spray paint to but over sprayed on the paint... luckily a clay-bar takes it off.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

Sylvania are what I use in all of my Jeeps.