We Took our Modded Wrangler Offroad and Got SUPER STUCK: Cheap Jeep Challenge Ep.6

[@seanmatile8406]

Love the father son videos! "I shouldn't of listened to my dad" haha

[@HappyCarReviews]

When the little one starts making his own decisions, thinking that he is already better than the old man 😅

[@douglasbeary7890]

I like these videos, but off road the both father and son suck (hopefully it's just for the ppl that think they are pros because they saw someone else do it... lol)

[@JustinKingOffroad]

in open diff rigs you should take a slower approach. left foot brake about 30-50% and easy on the gas, you'll trick the diff into transferring power to the other wheel. probably walk right up that.

[@jasonletzelter6863]

Really? I have an auto locking rear diff that disengages in 4WD, would this still work? Either way, good to know!

[@2511jeremy]

Meh it might help slightly but its kinda dumb just buy some lockers and you'll love it

[@georgehuser4711]

This might work a bit for auto gearbox.. I'd need 3 legs to do this in my 4x4 lol. E brake could work a bit

[@samjohnson9894]

Justin King E-brake might be better than using the main brakes as it only impacts the rear axle. Engage it as you say, 30-50%, or until you can see both rear tires turning. If your front axle specifically needs to 'lock', then use left-foot braking. Edited to say: Love your channel, btw. Looks like good times! Stay safe!

[@donaldliverance2597]

Yes this will save you guys

[@joelspaulding5964]

Superb! Agree with all who note the great father-son aspect of this series. The old mine board trick(with pushing) was simultaneously sublime and dangerous. Wish I could say I had never done similar x 10

[@zeldakid46]

I wish my father was into jeeps or offroading. Dude just wants to golf and play platform paddle tennis. 🤷‍♂️ You guys are lucky to have that common interest.

[@ec6933]

This double feature was so good I'm watching it on my TV for Saturday morning! I loved cutting between the hill and the rollers showing real world and testing side by side and then a prime example at the end with Caron's! Thanks guys!

[@denisleblanc4506]

With an auto in 4Lo, the old trick is not the hand brake but to use your brakes. The hand brake is for use in a RWD. Using the brakes will help distribute torque on both the front and rear axles.

[@chasrmartel4777]

Left foot braking.

[@dennisthompson7707]

Love what your doing with your TJ and the blue Jeep on love my ride is sweet. You asked about other cheep Jeeps, I paid $5000.00 for my 98 TJ and by building my own bumpers and rock sliders and doing all the work myself I only have about another $6000.00 in the build, build includes 8.8 Explorer rear axle with 4.56 gears and Detroit locker, front 4.56 gears with Detroit Trutrac, zone 4" springs with a Rough Country long arm upgrade kit and a Smittybuilt 8000 lbs winch. Its my daily driver with 244,000 miles and works great off road. Keep up the good work on your TJ. lop

[@timfox2344]

Very cool 2 for 1 vid ...1) controlled vs real world, too many unknown variables in the real world. Glad you didn’t bounce off anything & Glad Roman didn’t get hurt ... never place yourself between a ton of weight & a unmovable object ( Jeep & Tree ) & tires kick up debris ( door ) 2) awesome Jeep build ... all in he’s still way ahead of a new Rubicon & less than half the price.

[@wrzl1675]

From a long time TJ owner. The most IMPORTANT mod is lockers with lift and tires running a close second. The Dana 30,35 and 44’s LSD have a pretty mild clutch pack.

[@websurfer44]

Your guest with his Jeep was great on camera and the discussion with him was awesome to be a fly on the wall. Thanks Carston

[@Grenyas]

Lovin’ this series. Carsten has a sweet Jeep 👍

[@trevorb555]

When Roman showed up with the door to a mine 😂

[@philtripe]

@@VanderJam throw a few bags of sand in the back...adds weight and you can use some for traction on the ice

[@ShukenFlash]

Was out in Colorado recently with friends and took my Forester to Gold Mine hill to try my hand at it. Had the same trouble at stage 2 under similar conditions. Sadly without a spotter to help me navigate it I eventually had to give up. Even with traction control and good tires that snow and slush on top of mud, with that off camber hill is very difficult to get any traction on. Kudos to you guys for making it past with that door, wish I'd had my traction mats with me when I was there.

[@FDNY101202]

Carsten's TJ looks amazing. I have a 19 Cherokee Trailhawk and I'm jealous. And it's definately true what they say about the size the new ones look humongous comparitavley to the JK/JL.

[@duoglide69]

Thank you for sharing Carsten . Great job and sweet ride.

[@garysisk3431]

Another great video, As predicted you will need to lock that Jeep up for best results. Get the LOKKA, 383.00 for the pair front and rear. or 194.00 rear and 234.00 front. These pieces are excellent and make such a difference.. Tommy was correct, need the lunchbox lockers, Roman said but then it wouldn't be a cheap Jeep. I feel lunchbox lockers are the absolute best value on a Jeep or off-road rig. Its all about pulling with 4 not 2.

[@keithcerce8445]

I second that thought. Even w/stock tires, a rear lunchbox locker is the biggest bang for your $. I know everybody starts w\tires and a lift for the visual gratification

[@abouttime7316]

Nice video. My wife and I are taking our TJR out today. Next time air down to around 15psi and disconnect sway bar. You’ll walk right up that.

[@blusuperman100]

Great Vid, I have a 2005 Sahara TJ with 65,000km on it, interesting hearing about the factory recall, we had this problem & it was fully covered/replaced. We have done a 2inch lift but I am getting to the point that we may have to do some costly maintenance on the diff, starter motor & replaced suspension & bushings. It has cost very little so far & I’m happy to do this work to keep our toy in great condition.

[@tmar9159]

At 9:35 on the video: You almost for sure have a factory, Trac Loc limited slip rear diff that is very worn. The clutch packs in those units would wear out but yours still offers a very little bit of limited slip action on a level surface. You should check into this and maybe replace the clutch packs, if in fact it is a limited slip.

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Limited-slip option on a 4-cylinder???

[@jerroldshelton9367]

@@nickmotsarsky4382 Mine had it. I presume the law enforcement agency that was the first owner managed to order it that way.

[@rprokopow]

Usually these didnt have lsd. When he used faster throttle the resistance of the rollers was enough to bump him off the rollers and give that one tire enough traction

[@phillipmcloven1093]

If it has the Dana 44 rear option it has limited slip diff that's definitely worn.

[@TacticoolNinja]

First thing I bought for my Jeep from the list of things to buy was a winch. Then continued from there.. Enjoying all the Jeep videos.

[@1stpaintballmaster]

The headlights are a must for jeeps that go anywhere at night. The JW speakers are an amazing spread with good color.

[@YG-wf6mh]

Dad almost put a nail through his foot

[@jzy0104]

yup.I was thinking that it was gonna fly and hit him. Stupid think to do really.

[@charmingdm3660]

Look like he stepped right on top of the area with nails. (Hope he’s okay) It was a smart thing to do with traction but the Kid gassed it too hard. You could tell Roman’ was directing throughout, without him it wouldn’t have gotten pass 2.

[@VentureAHighway]

You know you've seen Home Alone too many times when you immediately think of that scene from this comment

[@rjlind2807]

Love it! So much good info. And the way you guys know your trails is pretty cool. It's like 3 videos in one

[@peternorton188]

Awesome rig! Thanks for featuring it!

[@davelamb3303]

Nice long video, I was waiting for that door to impale Dads legs. Cheers!

[@Moochy999]

I thought the same thing....dangerous!

[@RobbieHerrera]

Yeah that made me loudly say, “oh shit” in the middle of Starbucks😂. Glad he’s okay 😅

[@kylereasner3859]

You need to air down more about 12-15 psi and get quick sway bar disconnects! You will thank me

[@isaacsanchez9692]

Kyle Reasner or get a rubicon

[@USAFJUNKIE]

@@isaacsanchez9692 I think you missed the "cheap Jeep challenge" part... They wanted to get the cheapest Jeep in good condition possible.

[@halfchocolatecow3501]

@@isaacsanchez9692 You would need to do the same things on a Rubicon...

[@mrdrive1]

Airing down makes huge difference. Bigger footprint, more available traction and floatation and hell it even softens up the ride off road. Doesn't matter what 4x4 it is.

[@BlackGT1999]

mrdrive1 so why would ppl opt for a tall and skinny tire?? Just curious

[@vochaalloy33]

Great series helps me a lot. I just bought a TJ. Thank you

[@JeepTJWheelin]

That's an excellent build! Really dig the patriot blue on that TJ. The build is complete on my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn and now looking to address the black paint that has several rough spots with the usual hood crows feet. Definitely painting it blue but not sure with paint, leaning more towards Raptor lining it. Much more durable off road, won't ever have to worry about off road pinstriping, plus it looks much more aggressive.

[@richardgallagher913]

Hi there! Rich from the beautiful Adirondack mountains in upstate NY. Love your vids! So helpful! I'm 62 and have owned two CJ-7s in the past. Had Jeep fever forever now and the last two years have been doing tons of research on what Wrangler to buy, a TJ or JK? JK seems more plush for an old guy but the TJ seems more like a Jeep with less worries and can't beat that strait six! So it will be a TJ as my last vehicle purchase. Now just to decide what version? Lol. Keep the vids coming. Love the Dad and Son and great information format!

[@jcollins1305]

Very cool vehicle Carsten! What I love is that he is doing and has done the work himself. Very impressive that he was able to rebuild the engine by himself. A very talented young man.

[@Sm0k3y707]

Who tf are the 60 people who disliked this video?! Great video guys, I really learned a lot. Thanks for all the info y’all give!

[@HappyCarReviews]

You guys rock! Love the father\son time sharing. You guys are an inspiration and a good example to follow 👍🏼❤️

[@wcjeep]

ARB bumper. Designed to bend/twist before the vehicle frame. ARB bumper also designed to trigger the airbags. Stronger is not better.

[@HighclassAIM]

The Patriot blue with black go together really well. Sweet ride, Carsten.

[@jacoblopez5530]

awesome double segment

[@gofasters1]

I have the same jeep and was hesitant to put 33" tires on it. I wasn't sure it would spin those tires efficiently. I love your vids Thx

[@JohnSmith-sh1zg]

I could be wrong but I think ARB builds crumple zones into their bumpers for the vehicles they fit. It's been awhile but I think I seen that somewhere. I have an ARB on my Cruiser and I've bumped rocks and trees and only scratched it. I know their powder coat seems to be their weak points.

[@kingpin3919]

Awesome video boys. Best channel on KZbin

[@chuckzechman7390]

Nice video. Enjoy'd both builds.

[@kharvey00]

Great series. I also have a white TJ I've been modifying. Jeep wave!

[@peterthebutcher2360]

It’s so funny. People are used to the father being the embarrassing nerd but here we have the exact opposite. Hilarious. Keep up the good work guys

[@brp154]

I've have considered buying Truck Claws in the past. Is the spirit of the Cheap Jeep Challenge, maybe you would buy a set. I "think" they would have handled your snowy off-roading, being nearly as good as some type of locker for about $150 and no install cost. There are cheaper versions too, Trac Grabber is one I know of. Anyway, thanks for keeping the TJ interesting/relevant.

[@tmar9159]

I got to 5:41 on the video, and I stopped to post this. I'm guessing that your Cheap Jeep has the optional factory, Trac Loc, limited slip rear differential, thus the ability to drive off the diagonal rollers. The Trac Loc was a great option, although nowhere near as good as a true locking differential.

[@JsGarage]

I thought that as a possibility but then again the rollers are pretty close together for that tire size. I think the tire is just able to overcome the tight spacing of the rollers.

[@ebikeengineer]

Trac Loc on a 2.5l base model? I'd bet against that.

[@tmar9159]

@@ebikeengineer I am pretty sure it was a factory option, just like the automatic transmission was an option.

[@VentureAHighway]

This series is addicting. I am watching these videos way too quickly, but this is such a fun project I want to follow along!

[@f1y7rap]

#1 ALWAYS air down. #2 when snow-wheeling/exploring, carry snow chains #3 learn to love the 2-foot dance (gas & brake at same time). Reason the diagonal and 3-wheel rollers didn't get you good&stuck is the friction on the roller rods. Lube them good before next use.

[@bcb2585]

That's a very nice ride. I will say, I agree with the point he made. When you own a Jeep, you are never done. Jeep... Just Empty Every Pocket.

[@skywalker2852]

Very nice wrap-up to Cheap Jeep Part1 - looking forward to Part2, where I feel a very necessary locker coming into play. I'll be interested to hear how you pick locker type (air, electric, limited slip) and whether you change the gearing at the same time.

[@greenman2515]

Your dad just is a boss lol he just pushed that cheap Jeep outa being stuck lol

[@badkarma2269]

Great video the ghost (cheap Jeep) is coming along nicely and looks great, also the guest TJ was very clean and great looking as well. Love them TJ’s

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Not a Jeep person, but Man oh MAN! Carsten's Jeep is sweet! Well thought out and nice to look at.

[@CamaroAmx]

That’s why I bought one with a limited slip (also factory 30” tires). Mine has 3:73 rear gears (4.0l 5 speed) and it has no issues in town (I can keep it in 5th down to 34mph). I can go up some decent hills in 4th gear.

[@ATRichard]

Love other car buffs that love their cars and know them literally inside and out. Nice job, and great series.

[@jacobmarx1994]

Very cool! Loved seeing that awesome built TJ! I have a 2004 Rubicon, I wish I had someone to guide me through upgrades like that!

[@joelnichols9055]

Love the cheap Jeep vids. Inspired me to get an 06 lj Rubicon instead of a 50k JL Rubicon. Now I have the fun of putting some of my JL budget into my LJ. Couldn't be happier with my choice.

[@taakotruck1894]

Joel Nichols I think you mean tj lol

[@deereman8237]

No, he means LJ. It is a longer version of a TJ.

[@taakotruck1894]

Deereman learned something new today... thanks man

[@montechie]

We bought our LJ Rubicon new in 05 and couldn't be happier with it 14 years later. You're going to love it

[@thwong37]

Nice save Roman, Tommy and the little Jeep that did Gold Mine Hill! awesome jeeps, love the blue.. t

[@richardburguillos3118]

That’s one beautiful blue Jeep. Great fun in the snow with your Cheap Jeep!

[@nicolepower655]

That is a beautiful Jeep!! Your budget Jeep is cool I thought of a Jeep but ended up finding a Suzuki Sidekick that I like. I’m still looking for a way to get a winch installed in the front. This is great channel that gives me lots of ideas. 😀😎

[@krfrench55]

Thanks for sharing, great father son angst, and real off road problems not the polished edited stuff you see on KZbin. Give us more!

[@connorgolden5097]

Love these videos. Thanks for the great content.

[@r6TrdSlow]

You guys should get some maxtrax or something similar. Only downside to getting them is that Tommy can’t ask “is that a door? What did you do?” Anymore. That was hilarious

[@mmodtomic7119]

Hey TFL guys, I looked for a Honda Element review on your channel and came up empty handed. With the Element falling into the affordable second hand values looks like lots of folks are modding them into Overland/Daily vehicles. I'd love to see your guys take on an AWD version. Maybe do a quick "build" yourself to show what can be done on a "one car solution" budget.

[@406Steven]

A buddy of mine has one he calls his "toaster" and it actually holds its own offroad much better than you'd expect. It would be an interesting segment for them to run.

[@rcasewst]

Snow flake emblem only states that the tire has 25pct open space in tread. The winter mountain emblem is what specifies winter rated.

[@creepyjeep7873]

Shoulda disconnected the sway bar, open diff rigs need all the traction they can get. The more you can keep tires on the ground the better..You can easily make a budget disconnect system for TJ. Awesome vids guys! Keep em comin

[@bosse641]

Studded winter tires is a must on ice and snow. ...it you want to rest at ease wheeling.

[@carnivorepappy7787]

Indy hoodie! I just found out about you guys and am watching vids left and right, and just caught the Indy Hoodie... much respect!

[@billsoutdooradventures]

Pull the rear diff cover and check for a limited slip. Just because it didn't come from the factory with one doesn't mean someone didn't have one put in later. Especially considering it's age. If you find one throw in a new clutch pack and enjoy. Remember, a limited slip will act a lot an open diff when tires are in the air. Be careful not to just burn the clutches out again expecting to much from it.

[@SBF96]

I have been conflicted with this “Cheap” Jeep challenge. I was surprised you guys went with a 4-Cylinder/Auto and that turned me on to this. But you got the $900 Teraflex suspension and $800 worth of BFG KO2 tires, but don’t want to spend the money on a $250 Locker, I’m sitting here scratching my head.

[@406Steven]

Those are from sponsors, if they paid anything for them it was a highly discounted price (I believe the BFGs were totally free, if you go back to the build video).

[@SBF96]

UnsulliedSpy They weren’t entirely clear about that, I just remember them rambling off prices. If that’s the case, then there should be some money to get a locker like Tommy suggested. My issue is that this is only a “Cheap” Jeep build because they bought it cheap. They said early on this was going to show you that you could build a cheap off-roading rig. This is not that. I get that they are sponsors, but if someone truly is wanting to cheap out, this is not the cheap route. I wish they were a little more hands on. They dumped over $700 to have the suspension put on, brakes replaced, tires mounted, and the alignment. I could have done the first two things in my driveway during the weekend and saved a few hundred dollars. I don’t mean to be so critical, but this is not the route I thought they were going.

[@406Steven]

@@SBF96 That's fair, and the interpretation of "cheap" is pretty vague--it would be more relatable if they did something like set a budget and try to buy and build the best rig they could for the given budget as that would remove the interpretation of "cheap" from the equation. I think they should invest in a limited slip or locker as well, but those are also pretty involved to install correctly so they'd be stuck paying a shop to set it up properly (re-shimming the ring & pinion, setting backlash, etc.).

[@SBF96]

UnsulliedSpy I agree with that thought.

[@carlholland3819]

if it was my jeep i would've put 2 lockers in. my 2wd toyota has a lockrite ratcheting locker that was 150$. best money i ever spent on that truck

[@jon-xq2lc]

That Blue jeep is done and awesome!!! build another one, leave it be and keep building, a cummins jeep is a great idea!

[@jeepinbanditrider]

For a less than 300 dollar investment you could stuff a lunchbox locker in that front D30, keep your on road manners and have an exponential increase in your off road traction.

[@nismomell]

Ditch the swaybars and let's the solid axles flex. This also helps if you have open diff's. And lower the wheel speed if you have a rear lsd so you dont cook the clutches. All of this works for my XJ.

[@KTMcaptain]

Handbrake is for torsen differential vehicles. Basically it was taught to military members to help the hmmwv get unstuck, then it filtered down. Unless your handbrake is stronger on one wheel and that happens to be the spinning wheel, then it won’t do shit for you with an open differential. With a torsen it’ll double to triple the torque the brake applies to the wheel with better traction.

[@leonschitzelgruber8237]

Overall, another well-edited video from TFL. I enjoyed Carsten's build story. That young man has done a great job in researching and sorting most of the bling out of his add-ons, light bar and CAI notwithstanding. I do have a few comments: -He replaced his OPDA, not "OBDA." Anyone with an '05-'06 4L TJ should, as Carsten did, inspect their cam and pump driver gears. Replacement OPDAs run $100. -The K&N intake offers no advantage over the stock configuration. The original does not restrict airflow, filters better and, as stated, has a higher intake. -Taillight guards both decrease visibility and increase the likelihood of their snagging on brush and other trailside obstacles. Similarly, the Hi-Lift jack mount begs to bang, snag, and catch. The TJ's reduced width is an advantage in most cases. Why widen it? -The Mercedes-sourced six-speed NSG370 was only offered the last two years of the TJ run, not '03-'06 as stated, and is not nearly as robust as the TFL crew touts. Most TJ gear rowers will affirm the earlier, and stronger, Aisin AX-15 as superior, both in terms of strength and parts availability. -The sliders appear to be Rubicon take-offs, so they easily would bolt into the existing holes. Though not particularly beefy, they do offer a modicum of protection.

[@chrisecker9341]

Nice video, K/Os never been good on snow and deep mud but to me it is the best over all tire

[@Wooskii1]

Try using the foot brake😉 It's funny, you throw that expensive lift/ tires on there, then say if you add a lunchbox "it wouldn't be a cheap Jeep" (it would be one of the cheaper parts @

[@406Steven]

The lift and tires were from sponsors.

[@fastdude2002]

I vote for a more aggressive tire like BFG Mud Terrains or Goodyear Wrangler MT/R. All terrain tires are for sport utility wagons, not a Jeep. Also throw in a selectable locker in the rear and sway bar quick disconnects up front and you should be good to go. You're almost there, just a little more money.....

[@406Steven]

There's already a lot of people complaining about the money they've spent on it (especially since they won't spend the money on lockers) so perhaps they could go hit up Craigslist for some used offroad tires or check out some local offroad shops to see if they have any worn but still OK tires in their scrap pile. That's what my buddies and I always did when we were wheeling.

[@FlyOverGolf]

I would love to see what happens if you apply a little break pressure when slipping. Trick the diffs into having equal traction, thereby sending equal power to the wheels?

[@chasrmartel4777]

If you're staying stock axles then TrueTracs front and rear are the way to go. No maintenance, much easier on the front Dana 30 and really strong off-road performance and they last the life of the vehicle. They are also not much more than a lunch box locker without the popping around corners. Trust me I've been down this path starting with a CJ-5 in the 70s and including a 97' TJ along the way. I went Lock Rite with the TJ because I hadn't had experience with the TrueTracs at that point.

[@406Steven]

A lunchbox locker is good for a cheap build but yeah, it'll twist the splines off of those stock axles pretty easily. TrueTracs are awesome, but $600+ just for the differential is outside the reach of a budget build.

[@chasrmartel4777]

@@406Steven That depends on how budget you are trying to be. I contend $1500 or less for traction control is not excessive. Also, I would invest in the traction before a lift and after skid plates.

[@406Steven]

@@chasrmartel4777 I'd agree that they could've kept the suspension stock or put spring spacers in (under $100) and been fine for a budget suspension, then they would've had plenty of budget left over for a differential. I really think this build went more the way of who they could get free parts from, though. If I had to venture a guess I'd say that they want to keep it as a personal rig and these are mods they wanted for themselves rather than keeping with the spirit of the build but that's all assumption. I've had my eye on a TrueTrac for my own truck but have a hard time spending that kind of money on one when I have never experienced one before, the factory diff in my F-250 with a new set of clutches is pretty solid and a fraction of the cost.

[@supercharged00gtp]

Carsten, beautiful and well thought out build.

[@joelspaulding5964]

Carsten truly knows his Jeep. Nice.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Yeah dude was cool

[@douglasbeary7890]

That guy did some awesome smart mods to that jeep, and it's gorgeous.

[@t4thfavor1212]

But his parents still think he’s in med school.

[@KawaRider88]

That rear tire has some serious weight issues though lol.

[@gparroz3288]

Another great video ... that cheap Jeep has won me over

[@mariodesmo]

That is a really nice TJ (Carsten's) and seems to have all the right equipment. Having gone through a similar first build with my 02 TJ Sport, I think the one thing I would do different is to have an overall 'build plan' and stick to it. Decide from the start what your goals/build is to be and stick to it. I ended up doing "two builds" on mine. Meaning I first installed a short arm lift, tires/wheels, ARB lockers and gears. Only to change things around a year later to a long arm suspension, gears again!, added Dana 44 up front (to match the factory rear Dana 44), new wheels and tires again!, and finally realized I have gone far enough. If I go any further, I won't be able to drive to distant trails and events since I would have to trailer it. And I don't want that. I love my TJ with its 5 speed NV3550 tranny, and long arms. But I could have saved a lot of money having done the long arm build to begin with. I also like the idea of the Cheap Jeep. Almost makes me want to go out and buy one to build again! lol

[@Hard_7_Iron]

That Blue Jeep is a Nice Jeep .... Thanks for showing it.

[@davidlogan7149]

Carsten's TJ is pretty awesome. I especially like the Hyline rear bumper & spare tire carrier.

[@joshmyers2288]

You guys should get some sway bar disconnects, it makes a night and day difference

[@VQSeries]

This video has like 3 videos bunched together into one, reminds me why KZbin has essentially become my cable TV Replacement lol

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

hey, that guy s jeep rocks a be bop around the clock shock!!! cool stuck video too!

[@stevenquere8243]

The Jeep Wrangler TJ defies all laws!

[@floydjohnson2046]

With trac loc you can put the parking brake on lightly and it will double the traction in situations like crossing ditches.

[@Connor_Dempsey]

Great episode. Great questions at the end too

[@JamesJLaRue]

Carsten's got all the info. We need more Jeep tech videos with him 'splainin' the differences between model years and so forth.

[@bansheezs]

you should try the rollers while on a slight hill and see if you can get off of them. Its a better replica of your off road scenario

[@wahoolinh]

Awesome spec on Carsten’s Jeep. Can tell a lot of research was done. Would love to know what sliders are those? Most require drilling up to 15 holes like for the ARB. Thanks.

[@freerider604]

That’s a sweet blue Jeep! Great work on Gold Mine Hill!

[@tself77]

Let's see this test with an Aussie Locker in the front axle! $275 locker is definitely Cheap Jeep approved!! 👌

[@icarlsw34]

That would make steering unsafe on snowy roads. Not a good idea to have your front lock up while you are going around a corner.

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

@@icarlsw34 Pretty sure the front locker would be to help get your jeep unstuck, like what happened to them and then unlocking it.

[@tself77]

@@icarlsw34 Lunchbox lockers only apply the locking action when torque is sent to them. For example in 4hi or 4low power is sent to the front and you will have a locking front differential and slightly stiffer steering feel. However in 2hi the front locker is completely disengaged and invisible on the street. That is the reason I run a selectable locker in the rear of my Jeep. For added traction on the cheap you cannot beat the Aussie - I just recommend them for the front axle only on a street Jeep.

[@jmc88480]

@@tself77 Right, but the situations Carl is talking about are legit when driving on slick roads in 4wd. For this reason, I'd think twice about a front locker in a daily driver.

[@douglasbeary7890]

Aussie lockers are part time but machanicaly engaged with an adjustable cable rather than electric or air powered.

[@jonasbennett9237]

I love the cheap Jeep, but holy crap. That other guy’s Jeep is insane!

[@isaaccohen3961]

His name is Carsten buddy, not "other guy"...

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

I think some of your rollers are binding, which would explain the smoke in the one close up of the rollers, and would give the wheels traction, and would explain why the Jeep didn't get stuck.

[@bobvedder2451]

My first jeep was a CJ7, i loved it!

[@BeSatori]

Gorgeous work man. I've got a '97 with the 4cyl 2.5L. I'm curious if anyone knows what that 2.8L Cummins costs and what the swap involves. Also wanting to do a budget rear locker on the Dana 35.

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

What aftermarket fender flares are on the blue Jeep? I like the look and am thinking of doing similar on my 04 Rubi. Thanks!

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Awesome! Be safe though guys that was a little sketchy, but I guess that's kinda the nature of the beast with 4x4 off roading, lol!