You Won’t Believe How Much RUST Is Hiding On This Jeep TJ

Time to repair all the body mounts, by replacing all the rusted out metal and making sure we use only the best parts we can to have the repairs last as long as the factory body mounts did. This is the first step to getting the Jeep back to its full potential and allowing us to take it out on the trails once again!
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[@deanlitke2444]

Atta boy now you're solving problems you're on your way to more enjoyable Wheeling super happy with seeing your upgrades on your body mounts as I have the same issue just less carnage lol thanks keep on keeping her alive big bird is looking awesome 🍻

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man appreciate it!

[@eddievelez2699]

She looks good already….. lm glad you are getting her all fixed up.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man

[@XxggxX8]

I gotta put some Frame stiffeners on my xj very soon so I feel your pain, “ rusty but trusty Glad to see your fixing big bird

[@Wannaridebikes]

Floor boards and body mounts I’ll be doing as well weather sucks ….my rear gate did the same thing lift to open it. I did floors and body mounts on my old cheerokee. It was fun because it was with some Jeep guys now the jeep guys are not around so much life happens. My friend told me one good thing. Self tapping screws help be for you weld them in. Get the adhesive the black glue stuff. It helps. For water .

[@BREAKOVERPARK]

the jeep is getting newer faster than it's getting older, I wish I could do that to myself :) I bet that big stick wrecked that connecter last ride.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya you know I didn’t even think of that lol it totally did

[@evintacy7272]

Man I feel ya we fight rust down here in west Virginia bad.. Good tho since I am auto body technician by trade… Trying open my own shop up this year.. but Man I miss having place work on my jeep use always use shop I was working in but past year so working in mill stay close to home not travel…. Anyways love hook up with you one day and wheel 🛞 ❤. Love that you work on your own shit ,,, true keeper my friend!👍

[@timoldenburg2249]

The body mounts most definitely are the problem. Unless they were put back precisely, they will affect everything. Take my word for it

[@mp6163]

Dude why did you not just get a new YJ? I would have thought about giving you one of my CJ's

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@mp6163 I can still scrap this one if you wanna toss me a jeep lol

[@isawthelight]

Looking like Big Bird goin be Big! Keep it up bro Great Video, Looking forward to the next one!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man

[@evintacy7272]

Same issues we deal with here… By time person pays car off in what 4-6 years in there ,,,if they keep it that long,, body be rusting off vehicle… I’m going try build old CJ one day after I get my jk built surprisingly my Jeep as 2016 rubicon it has no rust but I’ve taken care it obsessively !!! ❤

[@scottrh1973]

Nice work regurgitating the bird . 👍

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Think you might’ve been looking for a different word there but thanks lol

[@johndeere8594]

As easily as jeeps rust I wouldn’t even get that gladiator out in the salt.

[@deanlitke2444]

Ps if you ever come to bc i got you covered will bring you to trails that will blow your mind🤪

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I know! I’ve watched a lot of videos from BC and I’m jealous for sure lol

[@hervewasson5173]

Hi Mike, thank you for sharing all these videos about Big Bird adventures. I also own a TJ here in France. Can you tell us from which site did you buy the different boards such floor , rear corners, fenders or rear cross member ? Rockauto, Keyparts I haven't reach their site, and maybe Mopar you got from Jeep dealer official network ? Thanks. Hervé.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Some from Amazon, some from noramautobodyparts.com and some from just jeeps in Toronto

[@hervewasson5173]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thank you Mike 👍

[@stephenwest798]

I would put those exposed wires in wire looms to protect them, the last thing you need is an electrical fire, and I would, after washing the dirt out of your frame, get some of that oil coating and spray the inside of your frame to slow down the rust. If you can wash the dirt off every time, you're done wheeling it helps as well as that dirt holds moister. Now, get the jeep done and make more wheeling videos!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya good tip!!

[@hseriesonlymonctonnb1181]

Do your motor mounts and trans mount at the same time ive seen mint jeeps underneath break the rad from the motor moving there cheap and easy tgen youll know everything is in spec amd a fun fact for you galdiaters have just about the same width and wheel base as ad an ford excursion ! That fan looks pretty toast you shouldnt be able to wiggle the fan at all

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

It’s a trail rig don’t think too much about it. Mounts are fine. I’m gonna keep sending it.

[@andrewperron4587]

I’m planning on doing most of that before the spring wheeling season. I was thinking of doing it myself but curious what you ended up getting for quote. Mind you I’m in the Ottawa area, but it will at least help me decide if I’m doing it myself LOL.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No shop would even give me a price after seeing it lol so I bought the parts for 2k and I’m guessing the work would be another 5-8k

[@RedRabbit4230]

Hey she coming along A LITTLE AT A TIME BROTHER, AND THAT'S WHAT COUNTS. YA CAN'T DO IT ALL IN ONE DAY. And ya DEFINITELY don't want to be playing Barny or Fred trying to stop one day!!! Lmsao

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@RedRabbit4230 haha ya I agree lol and a bit of progress is still progress

[@vinceimp9581]

You can probably delete the trailer harness and just plug the connectors together. I used one of those the scab some power for marker and extra turn/brake lights.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yup Exactly what I did in the video lol

[@vinceimp9581]

Ah you figured it out, that seems like a tow setup mine is a trailer 4pin and it's on one side only but brand might make a difference there.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@vinceimp9581 ya I saw a few like this online but can’t remember the brand

[@mattwhite-0564]

i am so gratefulll when i watch this cause wow i thought mine was bad yours is pretty bad no offence and it sucks cause these things are beasts carpet holds alot of moisture its good to cut sections for where you want carpet like just front half and rear floor also ppl are scared to run water threw all body holes and frame like i let my hose run threw it till it turns clear well i try my best to the issue im having along with all the othe rlittle things is sloppy steering i think i need new bushings all around

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya there’s never ending stuff to work on with TJs lol

[@user-pe8ng9jb2i]

Thank you Mike for the update you guys must have a lot of salt up there you will get it fixed I know you

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks! Already got the floors cut out on the drives side

[@user-pe8ng9jb2i]

Hope everything is going good for you Mike hope your video on what you're doing see you on the trail I hope

[@manualtuning5222]

What winch line do you use? Like what company? I have the same winch but I’m looking to go to the synthetic winch line

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

I’m not sure what company it is. I bought it off Amazon a few years ago and ever since they don’t have them in stock I’ve tried to buy another one many times as a spare.

[@joshalfracingco8990]

I would get some heavy duty skid plates on it for it that should help a bit

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya I agree

[@joshalfracingco8990]

They help a lot on the 02 liberty I had

[@roadglidebob9396]

I would replace that fan ...blades weakened probably bend again..

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Not a bad idea

[@Brv1nBl0w]

Did you drop your rad 3" with your bodylift?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

No, don’t think I anyone does that. You do a motor mount lift if you want but you wouldn’t want to lower the rad because it would stick out bellow your bumper

[@joemcgee2918]

Curious the amount of time it would take on average to do that body work and cost assosiated with it. I personally have a TJR 06 and I am wanting to replace the front fenders with new factory ones, where in ontario are you getting those?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

If you want new fenders you can get them on Amazon and replace them yourself. That’s what I’m planning to do. As for the cost to get body work done it’s not cheap and it’s a lot of work usually. The fenders just bolt in. The floor and torque box however is welded in so took us 6 hours to remove one side today. I’m guessing it’s going to be close to 50hours between two guys to do all my body mounts. So let’s say $100 an hour which is cheap around here you’re looking at 2 men 50 hours each so 100 hours of labour at $100 an hour is 10k without parts or tax….

[@joemcgee2918]

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Yeah I have a rusty windshield and a tail gate and fenders that need replaced going 5.13's and 35\s, Currie short arm lift, savvy sliders and tummy tuck, should do okay around ontario.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@joemcgee2918 sounds like a great build. You’ll do any trail around here no problem

[@RedRabbit4230]

Did you ever get your TRANSFER SHIFÈTER FIXED AS WELL????

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Nope lol it’s on my list but not very high on the list

[@josephraker9835]

I hoping to see vodio on your repair I can do engine trany rear ends I have no experience in body repair

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

lol me neither but it doesn’t need to look pretty just has to be strong

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

First part will be up tomorrow

[@juliusnavarro6990]

Where did you get these part i have to do the same work

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Some from Amazon some from a random site I found and some from just jeeps in Toronto

[@juliusnavarro6990]

@SmokinMonkeyOG thank you hopefully this spring ill take my jeep off road for the first time.

[@StevesGarage26]

We did this exact job and it turned out great. Check out our build if you want to see the steps we took. Good luck man.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man

[@terrykinnell4201]

what suspension lift is on the bird ?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

A shitty one lol 😂 2.5 rough country lift. But I did both front and rear adjustable track bars and all 8 adjustable control arms too so it rides surprisingly well on the road

[@terrykinnell4201]

thanks for reply.. i ask cuz i bought a 04 rubicon with 4inch lift and she ride like crap. just bought adjustable controll arm set . did you put them on your self? big bird fixed up will be cool @@SmokinMonkeyOG

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

@terrykinnell4201 thanks man! I actually had mine put on by a shop so they could do all the adjustments to properly align everything on the alignment machine

[@chadgreniersr5808]

Just curious if Big Bird has a body lift?

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Yes 3 inch body lift 2.5 inch suspension lift

[@chadgreniersr5808]

@SmokinMonkeyOG okay. Now I'm really curious if the actual body after all the body and structure repairs are done, would the body be stronger on the original lower body mounts. Just curious if you new.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

As long as you use the rubber bushings to create the cushion that it needs then I’m sure it’ll be fine. Of course, keeping everything stock is better and stronger but I don’t think that it will make much of a difference as long as it’s installed properly.

[@chadgreniersr5808]

@SmokinMonkeyOG awesome thanks. Can't wait for the next episode. Keep up the great work.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Thanks man!

[@jothew1274]

I see what u meant about being in the rust belt😢

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Ya it’s bad lol

[@mp6163]

Friends don't let friends drive TJ's.

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Lmao 😂 honestly. I guess my friends don’t like me much

[@ryansremark6983]

Just get a new body man, probably cheaper compared to the repairs

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Not exactly the repairs I’m doing myself with a buddy so I’m not paying for any labor, but if I do the body then I have to do a lot of electrical work a lot of unbolting of different things moving things I would have to remove the entire front end with the fenders and the grill and the radiator it’s actually a lot of work to do a full body swap And then you have to remember. Now you have to find a body that has a good interior or you’re swapping your whole interior. You also need to make sure all the seals are good it’s a lot of crap to worry about.

[@randygreen7871]

Dude, there is ZERO chance your frame is good, save your money!

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Frame is fine it’s been repaired before I don’t see any issues with it. There’s no rust and if it’s bent I don’t care either it’s not a show rig it’s a trail rig that doesn’t get driven on road so I don’t think it matters to me

[@mp6163]

Why did you not ask for guidence??? That Jeep is too far gone

[@SmokinMonkeyOG]

Just wait lol