Wheeling the Willys

The Mad Brit on the back side of Suzie's Knob at the Illini 4X4 Safari, his son playing around at the same event and his daughter learning to wheel for the first time at the Cliff's Insane Terrain Off Road Park. www.jeepingoffroad.com

[@madbrit]

I have Intn'l Scout axles so bought all new brackets, u-bolts and skid plates. Check out my build on my web site listed at the end of the video for some pictures

[@madbrit]

Perhaps I will come down to scare everyone at the TRJC Father's day Run. I never find the time anymore although it is not for a lack of trying to get there.

[@madbrit]

You might want to check my build site shown at the end of the video. You will see what I started with and that I did not ruin a piece of history.

[@MrJal111]

I went to the website for more info on your Willy and it seem's the site is down? I was kinda wondering how much lift you went with and if you did any trimming to get the 37s to fit.

[@nordic04]

I can't wait to build one of my own! So cool!

[@jarradmcdonald2895]

Manual all the way! Better for steep descents and keeping revs where you want them. It is handy not having to worry about the clutch though. Where was dad telling her not to ever cross her arms or to keep her fingers out of the wheel?! :p

[@TheXJthatCould]

Hey man how did you lift it?, i heard most people put the axles under the leafs, i got a 48 cj2a that im about to get running and would like a 5.5, or 6" lift

[@vjeep8]

with out a doubt one of the best looking jeeps on the planet.. my next jeep project will pretty much be a copy of this. nice work

[@lef178]

@vjeep8 i totally agree with you , this jeep is realy beautiful

[@ElaBellll]

the girl needs to learn to take it steady, don't hit the breaks every 6 inches,

[@madbrit]

Hi Jose, The site was down was down for couple of days but it's back up now. The lift is a 3 inch lift using Wrangler YJ springs. I did do some trimming of the rear fenders but that's it.

[@seanfairbairn8815]

i really like your jeep. I'm getting a 55 cj and your jeep is an inspiration.

[@TheXJthatCould]

thanks! did the yj leafs bolt right in? or do i have to move the brackets?

[@drums2god]

Are you running an automatic? Does it make it easier than a manual?

[@Chevallier87]

Just being a stickler, I love my old willys unadulterated hahaha

[@AllInOneProduction]

nice daughter im hoping i have a daughter like that someday

[@madbrit]

@pretzel1253 I am driving and only hanging onto the steering wheel. I do believe the trail guide was attempting to prevent the Willys from going ass over tit because the wheelbase is so short. It would not be the first time someone mucked up on the particular piece of rock. Then again it might be his Jeep and I am stealing it or I wasn't going fast enough and he was pushing me of the ledge. Whatever the reason we were all just having fun.

[@mud15x]

She seamed nervous? First time?

[@madbrit]

I put my axles over the leafs for simplicity and stability. Nothing like off camber and not having to worry. I used 4" Jeep Wrangler YJ leafs for easy replacement. Lower center of gravity also makes it easier to get in and out of which is mighty handy at my age.

[@traileaderProduction]

Weird way to spell perfected!

[@Amund7]

Awesome Willy! I have one in parts, actually a CJ3B, a CJ5 frame + 4,3 Vortec + toy axles with ARBs. Gotta put it together soon, you gave me some much needed inspiration, yours have the right stance.

[@sbrodacz]

Beautiful Jeep. What are the specs?

[@Chevallier87]

You ruined that piece of history.

[@Thecherokee4x4]

Cool vid...gotta love that a/c

[@madbrit]

@sbrodacz Thanks for the compliment I have a spec page listed at the end of the movie along with a dozen or build pages

[@7797killer]

I have a question, who made your winch mount and your roll cage? any info would be nice.

[@madbrit]

It was all custom made. The which plate was a standard Warn plate cut to fit. The cage was custom to fit just above the windshield and sized to fit under a Tiger Top soft top.

[@7797killer]

Ok, thank you

[@COPPER71]

Join FLEXIN FLATTIES on fb would love to have yas

[@ChainsawRaptor]

I love that rack setup.

[@proSk8boarderboy]

awesome make more vids!

[@madbrit]

I find running an automatic gives me far more control. It's one less thing to worry about in a tight situation.

[@K20wheeler]

Real nice rig..

[@madbrit]

I'm working on it but hard to do when you are driving.

[@bbbustedflush]

Good thing you held it back at 6:06. LMAO

[@travellerstoryteller]

I want one like that to mine offroading stuffs, the KING!

[@Walffe]

Awesome Jeep! Im trying to do something like that with my WIllys

[@worldtravel101]

are you from illinois? i think those look like illinois license plates? i grew up in peoria.

[@madbrit]

+World Traveler东北 I do indeed live in Illinois, Naperville to be exact but wheeling here is pretty much limited to mud and more mud.

[@ManheimDiesel]

Fantastic Jeep, I love it!

[@nordic04]

So awesome! I hope to build one someday. Love the flattie!

[@madbrit]

Thanks, go build one you will never regret it. I've been wheeling mine for 16 years and loved every minute of it.

[@jarradmcdonald2895]

Awesome truck though, good job!

[@adamant7146]

what seats do u have in that thing?

[@madbrit]

They are made by a company called Steelhorse. I bought them from Quadratec in the USA about 13 years ago

[@adamant7146]

ok i'll check it out, thanks

[@angelabanegas3680]

Willys número uno siiii

[@drdwgmd14]

Wow

[@mrhtownd4]

Sweet jeep!!

[@broncodude6299]

Way cool!

[@Ken19700]

What axle ratios are you running?

[@madbrit]

+Ken MacMillan Dana 44's 5.13 axle ratio with Detroit lockers.