The Perfect XJ Bumper!

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
  • Tom Tom builds a new offroad bumper for his XJ and takes a trip to Idaho to help his kids with car stuff. He makes a stop at BYU to help the engineering department build a race car. He takes the XJ to Sand Hollow for some testing.
    Subscribe to Tom Tom's Shop Here:
    / @tomtomsshop
    Follow and like my other social media accounts here:
    / tomtomsshop
    / tomtomsshop
    Get 10% off at Yankum Ropes by using code TOMTOM at checkout
    Link: yankum.com/?afmc=TomTom
    Get 10% off at EZ FLATE by using the code TOMTOM at checkout.
    Link: ezflate.com/
    Shipping Address:
    Tom Tom’s Shop
    PO Box 1006
    Hurricane, UT 84737
  • Розваги

КОМЕНТАРІ • 653

  • @Linxtec
    @Linxtec 18 днів тому +174

    This channel will be one of the most successful on youtube. Toms knowledge is extremely awesome

    • @andy9512
      @andy9512 18 днів тому +17

      ... and his presentation is friendly and accessible.

    • @Penny-mk7fv
      @Penny-mk7fv 17 днів тому +9

      Hope so, he’s a good guy

    • @scottl546
      @scottl546 17 днів тому +6

      Only 11% better though.

    • @servicedogojokeguys2967
      @servicedogojokeguys2967 17 днів тому +8

      And he’s actually an engineer. Matt wishes he was 😂

    • @dhag72
      @dhag72 17 днів тому +4

      ​@@servicedogojokeguys2967hey now don't bash Matt. He's a farmer and farm boys know how to fix damn near anything with nothing but a shoelace and a stick. Dude does amazing for the qualifications he doesn't have

  • @user-vs2kf9zb4h
    @user-vs2kf9zb4h 18 днів тому +128

    I love that you add some family stuff in your videos. Your a good guy Tom Tom

  • @Brykk
    @Brykk 18 днів тому +53

    As much as i like matt, i really am happy to see you doing these projects in a more thought out manner. I really enjoy a well thought out project that is executed with attention to detail.

    • @Mr7yhnmki8
      @Mr7yhnmki8 17 днів тому +5

      Ditto. Love Matt, love Tom. Two different approaches. Yes.

  • @xprettylightsx3781
    @xprettylightsx3781 17 днів тому +86

    Everyone comment twice and thumbs up for Tom. He’s a good role model for our children. This is so important that men like this exist in the public eye. More important than you can possibly imagine.

    • @bryduhbikeguy
      @bryduhbikeguy 16 днів тому +1

      Twice. + a 'Reply' .

    • @CarpRider
      @CarpRider 14 днів тому

      Totally agree

    • @KF7P
      @KF7P 14 днів тому

      Hell ya!

    • @marxxs7626
      @marxxs7626 12 днів тому

      Comment

    • @supercharged2414
      @supercharged2414 11 днів тому

      I agree. So many channels with cussing and taking Gods name in vain. Kids don't need to hear this on You tube nor get exposed to attitude issues.

  • @brutallyhonestmf5578
    @brutallyhonestmf5578 18 днів тому +19

    “ Somebody declawed my hammer 🔨” 😂😂😂

    • @jilbertb
      @jilbertb 18 днів тому +4

      Matt?? Is that YOU?!?!

  • @markdav61
    @markdav61 18 днів тому +44

    A man with his air compressor and tire gauge at the end of the trail. Beautiful.

  • @perkinscove1640
    @perkinscove1640 18 днів тому +10

    Tip to Tom Tom....please tone down the music! Very old crotchety guy here who doesn't like having to adjust the volume when the music comes on. Other than that, really like your approach to fabrication and your subject matter. Keep up the good work and I'm sure your subscription numbers will grow fast! Cheers! 😄

    • @brucemacduffee6969
      @brucemacduffee6969 7 днів тому +1

      I agree. The music gets kind of irritating. Why not skip the music altogether.

  • @West-PAC
    @West-PAC 18 днів тому +82

    I love the sped-up welding shots. That's really neat.
    .. and the "Sunday shop videos".

    • @kensthorne7060
      @kensthorne7060 18 днів тому +5

      Definitely the welding speed up is def

    • @jaynecobb3701
      @jaynecobb3701 18 днів тому +4

      I thought he was running a really hot welder.

  • @Treesusb
    @Treesusb 18 днів тому +17

    Your videos are top tier. No fluff just and inside look into what you have going on. I will be watching every minute of every video you post. Thanks

  • @katedaphne4495
    @katedaphne4495 18 днів тому +13

    Ilove how Tom always has packs a little boys lunch. Lol

    • @BobbieJeanM
      @BobbieJeanM 18 днів тому +4

      Because it’s Tom’s lunch, it’s now a grown man’s lunch too and he’s not afraid to admit it! 😉👍

    • @michaellauer3397
      @michaellauer3397 17 днів тому +1

      Yeah, he’s not blowing $20 on a lunch. I tend to think of those expenditures as monthly… So $600 a month for lunch… See what I did there

    • @kurtloptien185
      @kurtloptien185 17 днів тому

      I like a nice cold glass of milk with my PBJ.

    • @rhllnm
      @rhllnm 16 днів тому +1

      I'm a retired trial attorney, PB&J was my go to trail lunch - quick to prepare, can't spill it on your clothes, fills you up.

    • @JT_70
      @JT_70 7 днів тому +1

      PB&J is my daily lunch. I’m 71.

  • @jilbertb
    @jilbertb 18 днів тому +5

    Hope we all don't get flash burn from watching Tom-Tom weld?!
    /s 🤣

  • @kurtsterling9370
    @kurtsterling9370 18 днів тому +34

    Others have already said, but yeah the sped up welding shots are VERY cool. And the award for the best use of a trash can goes to... LOL

  • @bullittdog4352
    @bullittdog4352 18 днів тому +42

    You get a ton of content into one video..lot of tubers would stretch this into two hrs of downloads..well done Tom.

  • @johnsimon7867
    @johnsimon7867 17 днів тому +2

    The Rubbermaid jack stand worked great!!

  • @fromalandfarfaraway4192
    @fromalandfarfaraway4192 18 днів тому +19

    Tom Tom brings a nice mix of content combined with his personality taking us along for the ride! I am in. 👍

  • @Ddabig40mac
    @Ddabig40mac 18 днів тому +20

    Big improvement over the stock bumper

    • @kurtloptien185
      @kurtloptien185 17 днів тому +1

      So totally agree.
      But you know Tom, that rear bumper looks really wimpy now.

  • @rogermccaslin5963
    @rogermccaslin5963 18 днів тому +25

    Barnes is really making it easy for you to do some mods. That's a nice kit they've come up with. A little DIY, a little manufactured.

  • @learsiyenoham
    @learsiyenoham 18 днів тому +13

    Hey Tom Tom! Happy Mothers day Angela!

  • @SaltAirLiving
    @SaltAirLiving 18 днів тому +13

    👍 to Tom’s hardwork and Awesome Channel

  • @steelewheels1365
    @steelewheels1365 18 днів тому +21

    No rust. 24 years old. You guys have no idea how fortunate you are. My truck won't pass inspection because there's a rust hole in the frame.

    • @meaninglessvalue7778
      @meaninglessvalue7778 18 днів тому +2

      My truck has a rust hole in the frame as well, thankfully my state doesn't require inspection. It's the rustiest vehicle in my fleet yet its the newest🤣 but gets driven the most.

    • @tslater1989
      @tslater1989 17 днів тому +1

      My radiator is resting on the frame from the core support rotting out on my old beat up f150. Still runs great. The body is just rotting off it.

  • @morningbeachsunshine7496
    @morningbeachsunshine7496 17 днів тому +9

    Oh heavens, another "must watch" channel on my growing list. Master craftsmanship is wonderful to watch along with the personalities! Thank you for bringing us along Tom (Tom) - much appreciated. Looking forward to all the adventures you have to offer...

  • @BlackJeepConvertible
    @BlackJeepConvertible 18 днів тому +7

    I like it when you FAST FORWARD THE WELDS! Yeah baby

  • @Oldtimered
    @Oldtimered 13 днів тому

    Tom Tom, you're an artist. That bumper isn't a bumper. Bumpers bounce, this thing is going through stuff! A Masterpiece of strength.

  • @shcaskey
    @shcaskey 18 днів тому +6

    Tom already has 160k subscribers!! Wow!

  • @roelien7779
    @roelien7779 18 днів тому +27

    Thank you, Tom-Tom. Forgive us, we miss you AND forget you have your own site! Enjoy your knowledge

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev1524 18 днів тому +9

    Garbage can helper for the win.
    Nicely done. ❤️

    • @rhllnm
      @rhllnm 16 днів тому

      Things you do when you're alone!

  • @Jrsturdevant
    @Jrsturdevant 16 днів тому

    Tom is like the Bill Nye of Off-road Fabrication! Fun and exciting with tons of knowledge. Peppered with dad jokes. 😂

  • @edwinschlee8374
    @edwinschlee8374 18 днів тому +18

    The bumper stood up to the test. Those were some neat cars they are building at BYU.

  • @BlackJeepConvertible
    @BlackJeepConvertible 18 днів тому +2

    Good choice in music toward the end!

  • @dawilliamstn
    @dawilliamstn 18 днів тому +9

    Really looking forward to watching the XJ's transformation into ....??? Into what ever you make will be awesome.

  • @trubass75
    @trubass75 17 днів тому

    i could totally see Tom Tom doung his own tv show much like Stacy David.
    The editing is on point. Congrats on your future success.

  • @gerryhartung736
    @gerryhartung736 17 днів тому

    No icing, just good family fun. The "logging" part reminds me how our kids grow up adults. (My son is 6.3, I'm 6.0) Use to call him "little big man", NOW HE IS! 😮

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 16 днів тому

    The XJ is looking really good. That front bumper looks awesome. I think you are doing a fantastic job building the XJ for off-road and rock crawling.

  • @numbcuts5936
    @numbcuts5936 18 днів тому +8

    Your attention to details never surprises me! Keep them videos coming!

  • @rogerspaulding6569
    @rogerspaulding6569 11 днів тому

    Great project! No dramatic junk,
    Thanks

  • @krisa3685
    @krisa3685 17 днів тому +7

    Thanks for including the part about helping the kids out at BYU, and in your last video telling us the story about you and Matt on your missions, I enjoy hearing about stuff like that and it makes me like and respect you guys more knowing these things about you both.😁

  • @timkaldahl
    @timkaldahl 18 днів тому +8

    Tom Tom, have you ever thought about being an adjunct instructor for welding or pre-engineering at a community College or trade school? You would be awesome I think (and I have 35 years of teaching experience under my belt to base that on.)

  • @leroyreichel8763
    @leroyreichel8763 18 днів тому +5

    Awesome Video Tom Tom, was cool seeing you do family things

  • @user-uy1kx8ln7g
    @user-uy1kx8ln7g 18 днів тому +4

    Tom, your utube is the first one I check out each day. Darryl

  • @BlackJeepConvertible
    @BlackJeepConvertible 18 днів тому +3

    Love these random road trips!

  • @oliviabanks8080
    @oliviabanks8080 18 днів тому +18

    Love the "BRUTE" force bumper install . Just like everyone else, the high speed welding made me smile.

  • @rickyd3215
    @rickyd3215 18 днів тому +5

    Keep the vid's coming Tom! Really enjoy seeing what you're up to!

  • @Cichlids23
    @Cichlids23 18 днів тому +6

    Great stuff Tom, you' re channel is gonna go crazy; your knowledge and experience are amazing! Being a welder and fabricator are amazing gifts and save soooooo much $$$ and errors others would make....not to mention you're on YOUR timeline, not someone else's.....

  • @marcfox622
    @marcfox622 18 днів тому +5

    Tom Tom's videos have quickly shot to the top of one's to watch. I always can't wait for the next one to come out.

  • @BlackJeepConvertible
    @BlackJeepConvertible 18 днів тому

    Nothing like watching Tom Tom after some Matt Matt

  • @deandennis2838
    @deandennis2838 18 днів тому +5

    Wow, those welds look amazing. Great video Tom Tom!

  • @zachcombs6271
    @zachcombs6271 12 днів тому

    This channel is like project farm mixed with Matt’s off road

  • @sumosteve665
    @sumosteve665 17 днів тому

    Excellent work Tom. You are a man among men.
    Thanks for being so willing to let us into your life and show us how to do things correctly.

  • @x2redneck
    @x2redneck 17 днів тому +1

    I'm loving the new channel Tom Tom!!!!!!! You're just amazing!!!

  • @davids.4760
    @davids.4760 18 днів тому +2

    I really like the channel Tom! The content, pace, and editing make this fun to watch. My only suggestion would be to tone down the music a bit. I keep turning it up when you talk and down when the music cuts in. Admittedly, I'm not a loud music guy.

  • @Kevin-ti3rz
    @Kevin-ti3rz 18 днів тому +3

    You know what makes the Banana do so well. So you can pick what you want to copy from it . Cool bumper. It probably saves you a lot having the customers weld it ✓

  • @skistrycharski6999
    @skistrycharski6999 17 днів тому +1

    A man with a Plan…Tom Tom ‼️🥰

  • @seidmadur
    @seidmadur 17 днів тому +2

    I love the accelerated welds.. it makes it look like you can weld at super human speed.

  • @jimdunn4053
    @jimdunn4053 16 днів тому

    I really like how squared away you are preparing to do a project.

  • @holderoftheshares1257
    @holderoftheshares1257 18 днів тому +5

    I don't know how, but you make it look so easy, great job Tom Tom

  • @joseortega9519
    @joseortega9519 17 днів тому +1

    Love Tom's channel!
    So cool 🏴‍☠️ 🏁
    Adventurous and educational

  • @morseman52
    @morseman52 18 днів тому +3

    Tom your doing just GREAT! Refreshing to watch.

  • @BlackJeepConvertible
    @BlackJeepConvertible 18 днів тому +3

    Get softer suspension with more travel for dig dug! Also give it a boom arm and turn it into a mini wrecker! Would be sick to see little dig dug with its little boom following the wrecker one day as support

  • @mib7483
    @mib7483 18 днів тому +4

    Harbor Freight makes a hydraulic lift table that is awesome. It raises high enough to unload from a truck bed. Would work great lifting that bumper for you.

  • @EuroWarsOrg
    @EuroWarsOrg 18 днів тому +3

    Love your ingenuity at doing things solo...

  • @user-yq5ms8vi3p
    @user-yq5ms8vi3p 18 днів тому +2

    Loving it.
    If YOU add a former Miss Hurricane in fake eyelashes; You're done too. :D

  • @technikschaf1574
    @technikschaf1574 16 днів тому

    that bumper looks great and i really enjoyed the speed welding and the overall mix in the video. A little buggy building with kids here, a little family there, a sprinkle of fabricating decorated with a topping of going offroad. Perfect.

  • @christophersells9146
    @christophersells9146 17 днів тому +2

    Like the rod iron look of the bumper with the Faded paint job...contrast is Good with each other

  • @Wolfburns
    @Wolfburns 18 днів тому +4

    That was cool to get to help out with some college project. I hope their race went very well. I am gonna have to ask my friend with an electric car the last time he got an oil change lolol. Thanks for the video!

  • @bgood33
    @bgood33 17 днів тому

    I vote for keeping the bumper the color it is now. Clearcoat it! It looks great.

  • @congoliab
    @congoliab 18 днів тому +5

    Thumbs up on brevity and dynamic cutting Tom. Good ducking on the music too...

  • @arturoarenas476
    @arturoarenas476 18 днів тому +3

    You got an awesome shop going on there! I enjoy watching and learning from your videos!

  • @jimandnena4
    @jimandnena4 17 днів тому +2

    Matt found his "modified" hammer! 😁 Loving the bumper fab. Watching you work reminds me of a sculptor's response when asked how he created statues, "I start with a stone and just chisel off everything that is not the statue". Perfect.

  • @patrickcongdon950
    @patrickcongdon950 18 днів тому +2

    Really fine work. Loved all the extra trip info (BYU and log gathering). Enjoying the videos you're putting out and look forward to others in the future.

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 15 днів тому

    Bumper looks awesome on the XJ. Your welds are a work of art.

  • @ischmidt
    @ischmidt 16 днів тому

    The welds on that bumper were beautiful, and then you cleaned it up anyway. And unpainted it goes really well with the silver paint on the XJ. The BYU cars were cool too!

  • @marywin101
    @marywin101 18 днів тому +1

    I'm a big fan from ethiopian

  • @stephenlewis8143
    @stephenlewis8143 17 днів тому +3

    You have an effective & very organized site. You put a great deal of information, work & know how into a 'short show'. Very impressive, thanks

  • @saxmandave1
    @saxmandave1 17 днів тому

    Pace and content were excellent with constant voice over. Super well done TomTom!!

  • @Alaskabuilt_
    @Alaskabuilt_ 18 днів тому +1

    Loving that Tom has his own channel now. Mad Barnes4wd still doesn’t make a bumper kit for my Toyota t100 😂

  • @IAmTheDude22
    @IAmTheDude22 17 днів тому +2

    Love the new channel and your attention to detail. Wishing you the best and excited to be along for the ride!

  • @user-sy9mo5yx9x
    @user-sy9mo5yx9x 18 днів тому +8

    Fun to watch your video Tom-Tom nice looking bumper on the jeep. Glad you liked the pomegranate jelly thanks again for your help with the wheelchair.

  • @kennethelenius6768
    @kennethelenius6768 18 днів тому +6

    You put a great mix of family stuff and work activities in your videos. The eclectic mix is enjoyable. Thanks.
    Happy Mother's Day.

  • @Nairod2
    @Nairod2 18 днів тому +1

    That bumper looks 11% more precise than the banana.

  • @albertorozco5981
    @albertorozco5981 17 днів тому +2

    Nothing better then spending time with family.

  • @s7courier
    @s7courier 17 днів тому +2

    The channel is just right. The technical versus practical is spot on. This channel is a keeper. Thanks Tom.

  • @hotrow69
    @hotrow69 17 днів тому +2

    Tom tomorrow just seems like a really good guy, he’s that neighbor every wants when they have auto issues.great content Tom Tom.

  • @FrehleyBurst9-1878
    @FrehleyBurst9-1878 17 днів тому +2

    I love that Silerstone Metallic color, I had a 00 XJ "Desert Sand Pearl" aka Grandpa Gold but sold it in a pinch, biggest regret in my car owning life. Matt carved up Jamie's "Amber Fire Pearl" XJ aka The Tangerine for a project but if he knew how rare that color option was he probably wouldn't have did it. His Banana XJ was originally "Maroon" which was also a rare color finish. The XJ is one of the best mid sized 4x4's ever made. Everyone loves to drive them because they handle like a sports car which makes them super fun to drive. The XJ platform is awesome and the after market parts are endless! I can't wait to see what Tom Tom does with this XJ. BTW, Matt is on the lookout for the culprit who cut the claw off his hammer! He might seek revenge soon Tom Tom!

  • @MistValleyGaming
    @MistValleyGaming 17 днів тому

    That's a nice bumper, Tom-Tom! Know what would have made it even nicer? A couple of coats of matte black paint!

  • @mikeozaki6497
    @mikeozaki6497 18 днів тому +3

    Good stuff Tom Tom!

  • @williamboggess6893
    @williamboggess6893 17 днів тому +1

    Love your humor, my favorite was putting wheels and tires on a wrecked truck on a mountainside calling for a torque wrench classic Tom Tom

  • @thedave513
    @thedave513 18 днів тому +2

    OK. Tom is amazing. What can't he do?

  • @wbball15
    @wbball15 18 днів тому +3

    Great stuff, Tom!
    I'm jonesing for your upcoming WJ builds.

  • @writewritewrite
    @writewritewrite 18 днів тому +2

    Your on to something here Tom. Love Matt's but this is a variation for welders and builders with more focus. Nice to see a guy who can really weld and plan a project.

  • @becausebronco5944
    @becausebronco5944 16 днів тому

    Loving the look of that heat affected zone !

  • @WJV9
    @WJV9 18 днів тому +2

    Nice work on the battery terminal nut with a "Crescent' wrench, or adjustable wrench. When I was a kid in the 50's they were all made by Crescent.

  • @albertorozco5981
    @albertorozco5981 17 днів тому +1

    It was really cool you went out and helped the students at the University.

  • @YungMar650
    @YungMar650 15 днів тому

    What a sweet looking XJ!

  • @Kristof-Kay
    @Kristof-Kay 18 днів тому +3

    thats a really nice clean looking bumper Tom, it goes together well too. thanks for sharing

  • @spruceville660
    @spruceville660 16 днів тому

    Push to get Tom Toms channel more subscribers, and more support!!!

  • @skyepilotte11
    @skyepilotte11 16 днів тому

    Nice work Tom on that bumper, really cool. Kids at BYU are awesome.

  • @user-ji2zb1vw6c
    @user-ji2zb1vw6c 18 днів тому +3

    You’re the man!

  • @ventureoffroading
    @ventureoffroading 18 днів тому +4

    Your bottoming out issue is easily solved with the correct shock absorber system. That coupled with jousts stops work really well with softer springs. Thats the approach I took with my JKU and she’s a heavy rig at 6,800 lbs; big V8 and armoring sure add up the pounds. Love your channel, keep going, it’s getting better and better.

    • @upscaleshack
      @upscaleshack 18 днів тому +1

      6800?? How? That's insane. My TJ weighs 3100 with a winch and bumpers and big heavy inline 6.

    • @ventureoffroading
      @ventureoffroading 17 днів тому

      @@upscaleshack 4 door JKU + iron block LS 6.0 + 37” tires on heavyweight rims, heavy duty 3.5” x 1/2” tubed axle housings, body armor, full length custom 5/16” skid plates, two, dual ARB compressors, 9 gals extra fuel, large ARB refrigerator on a 45lb slider, 12 gallons water storage, recovery gear, lots of tools, winch, Ursa Minor camper top, large awning, lots of food, my dog, my beautiful wife and my fat ass add up to 6,800 lbs when we roll out. 😆

    • @andyg806
      @andyg806 17 днів тому

      @@ventureoffroading Just casually living so many a man's dream. Good on you, Sir. I hope that thing gets used and abused.

    • @kurtloptien185
      @kurtloptien185 17 днів тому

      IDK guys, maybe you could just put a 1000 pound bumper on the rear Tom.

  • @GrizzlyPath
    @GrizzlyPath 18 днів тому +3

    I did SAE Baja in Alaska, it was awesome seeing you visit the BYU workshop!

  • @erichall9438
    @erichall9438 16 днів тому

    Nice video Tom, very well edited. People kill me when they put too much explanation or end up repeating themselves a bunch. I like how simple the Barnes fab kits are.