This Jeep TJ Gets A Completely New Look

The rebuild is almost complete, now it's time to do some mods to complete the look of this Jeep TJ! Can't wait to see this thing back out on the trails!
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[@jonc2914]

You went from nearly junking the jeep when she kept breaking down to completely rebuilding her. Man what a ton of work! You must have a lot of sentimental value invested in Big Bird because it is literally cheaper to get another TJ and start over.(at least in the US it is). I've watched your journey of changing a million radiators, rust repairs, transfer case swap, engine, tons of other shit. Now this. Lots of work. Well done.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thought of buying another one but out here they’re all rust buckets. I couldn’t find a decent one for less that 15k and that point I’m just gonna build the gladiator. But I gave this TJ one last shot at life…. Again… lol

[@RedRabbit4230]

​@@SmokinMonkeyOGlook down south of the border aways and see what ya find..

[@RedRabbit4230]

Bird is looking AWESOME, MIKEY,

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man!

[@chadgreniersr5808]

Oh wow. Big Bird is looking great. Those fenders sure change the look. It's now, Big Bird on steroids lol. Keep up the great videos. Big shout out to Todd. Great job.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha Thanks man! Definitely gives it a new look

[@mollypolly7]

that thing is no more a rust bucket, what a great job u doing

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

It’s been a long process but we made it lol thanks!

[@builttobeat2741]

If you're going to use a compression fitting on the brake line please make sure you get a steel one and not brass. There's a reason the brass ones aren't dot approved. It's looking good. I got rid of my xj, traded it for a kfx 400, but that also got me to start on my zj build. I got a $5k iron rock off road rock link pro lift for it so she should be fun. If you ever want to take a road trip to go wheeling come down to Ohio and we'll show you some trails lol

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Sounds like a nice build! It I ever come down that way I’ll let you know

[@Jacee04]

Ah man watching you do those fenders brought back some bad memories when I put my barricade flat fenders on lmao big bird looks great though good job man

[@fernandosorto2043]

It is always a pleasure to see your videos. Greetings, God bless you.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thank you! You too!

[@randyjones7001]

Nice job! Looking forward to seeing it on the trails!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Hit the trail today! Video coming soon

[@attimus02]

Those fenders look great!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man!

[@stephenwest798]

Amazing what one can build with baling twine and bubble gum, looking forward to the next video.

[@tupaclopez5588]

The build is coming along nicely man! the only thing I would suggest is to take out that rear seat and put the spare inside, but thats personal choice

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I’ve actually got something really cool for the rear end I’m gonna do and it is going to involve removing the rear seat. Not sure if I’ll have room for the tire, though way too many many tools and other things.

[@timoldenburg2249]

👀 looking good 🤘😁🤘 pigpen was the Charlie Brown character

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Haha yes that was him lol thanks man

[@DylanFahey]

Always good to have a partner !

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Definitely is

[@MikeH_41-33_LII]

I’d replace that entire brake line from the master cylinder to the caliper. Splicing in a brake line is a quick fix for emergencies, but not a long term solution.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

You’re not wrong

[@NEWFSTAH]

Awesomeness

[@user-pe8ng9jb2i]

Looking good Mike

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks Dan

[@RedRabbit4230]

What about using like a BED LINER GUARD in place of your ROCK GUARD. WOULDhelp to keep the rust down a bit as well

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Basically the same product they just call it rock guard because it’s made for the side of your vehicle rather than the bed but I’ve been using it for years and it holds up really really well against rust and everything else that I can throw at it

[@TheDon8771]

I love the look of the new fenders. 💪🏼😎👍🏼

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man

[@RedRabbit4230]

I wonder if you somehow raised the grill / Radiator support maybe an inch if that would have saved you from adding the weather stripping????

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

All the body mounts are at the same level now, so I wouldn’t want to raise the front higher than the rest of the body now that we have everything squared away

[@rileyscott9498]

Awesome job my friend it looks great and i know that it has to be more stable on the road Justine great sanding job have fun on the trails

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

It definitely is!

[@Wannaridebikes]

I’m getting ready to fix mine soon as weather gets warmer because I gotta be outside to do mine. For now.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I hear that. Working outside is seasonal lol

[@keon8625]

It's cool to see this much progress! Also, why not ditch the TJ's back seat now that you have the gladiator? I pulled the rear seat out of my Jeep and got a cargo net, it holds all of my tools in place on the trail and now I have room to bring a cooler and floor jack too.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I actually have a really cool solution for the rear end coming soon. I just wanna do the floors first and then I’m gonna rip out all the carpets and the seat

[@RedRabbit4230]

I've gotten to where every time you go 2 say until next time PEACE ✌️. I'M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU AND THROW MY FINGERS OUT AT THE SAME TIME. YOU'VE DONE EXXXCELENT WITH BIRD MIKEY.. ALL SHE NEEDED WAS THAT EXXXTRA 3" UNDER THE BODY. YOUR A BLESSED MAN MIKEY.....

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I appreciate your kind words! Thank you for all the support

[@thekingofcustomt-shirts9769]

Were do you get the body panels

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Can’t even remember to be honest I used like four or five different suppliers. I had to search up every panel separately.

[@johnjamrowski7505]

Mike how much have you spent on Big Bird since you've owned it?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Oh man I stopped counting at 33K and that was before I did the engine and all the other repairs so I’d say probably closer to 40

[@johnjamrowski7505]

Wow. Good job on the rebuild. Enjoy.

[@jonc2914]

​​@@SmokinMonkeyOGholy cow. In the US that could of bought you 3 or 4 TJ's

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@jonc2914 I hear that but this is all trail repairs and stuff I’ve broken over the past 4 years. Couple hundred here couple hundred there. If I had a budget that big to start I could’ve build an unstoppable rig but I wasn’t sitting around with 40k thinking how can throw this money down the drain lol 😂 it’s always something here and something there. I made a list of every expense for a long time till I couldn’t look at it anymore

[@GOTHFARM]

yoo was that you at manotick lcbo i grabbed a lighter off boss?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

lol don’t think so bro

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

all patched up and ready to rip pretty much

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Took it out today lol

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

awesome @@SmokinMonkeyOG

[@kerrymarkley7702]

when i did my flat fenders, it took me like 2 months.... i would hold the grinder on the fenders... wait ......... question myself. wait........do i really want to cut my girl? wait....... ( also beer in every wait ) ..... finally ( a beer too much ) i cut. glad i had that beer!!! 2 months later , but it happened. however, i've said it before. but if you put this much money in that tj. for about $200 you could put a spartan in that front . it'll do wonders for you.