How To Flip Jeep Wranglers For Profit! (The Secrets)

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • If you've ever wanted a Jeep Wrangler.. here is the reason to buy one and flip it to make money! Jeep Wrangler's are some of the easiest vehicles to buy low and sell high!
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    In the fourth episode of Ideal Cars, Brad and Trav pick up this TJ Jeep Wrangler. With a broken winch, and 90's wheels with worn out tires, this Jeep was ready for some enhancements!
    The goal was to make it a fun Jeep that would be reliable on the trails for the next owner.
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  • @IdealMediaChannel
    @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +53

    Thx for the support! Pls subscribe and Snag Some SWAG! - bit.ly/IdealCarsSwag
    Also, been getting a lot of email's about links to headlights and tail lights etc.. here they are! Thx for watching and support!
    LED Headlights - amzn.to/2Bl8WtY
    Tail Lights - amzn.to/2JY40kr
    Light Bar, Bracket, Switch for UNDER $100 - amzn.to/2K86wot
    Grill - amzn.to/2FZv38H
    Rhino Lining Kit- amzn.to/2jiJRbV
    Air Compressor - amzn.to/2w3kX6b

    • @milagutierrez9060
      @milagutierrez9060 5 років тому

      Ideal Cars i

    • @lepepe1602
      @lepepe1602 5 років тому +8

      Some pretty boys driving a Porsche and bolting on basic parts.. That's not a Jeep "build" and you used a JK click bait picture.

    • @firesupport162
      @firesupport162 5 років тому

      Jeep fiat you know its true

    • @zonacrs
      @zonacrs 5 років тому +4

      So, you gouged "one of your best friends" for a 4K profit on a mall crawler?

    • @bobisdude7943
      @bobisdude7943 5 років тому +1

      I hope to see this jeep driving around Washington.

  • @timc8761
    @timc8761 6 років тому +1209

    That guy probably could have just parted out this jeep for 5k. Plus if you show up to my house in a Porsche and try low balling me on an 01 TJ I'm telling you to take a hike.

    • @VenusEnchantress
      @VenusEnchantress 5 років тому +28

      Tim C lol was thinking the same thing

    • @bencunningham6298
      @bencunningham6298 5 років тому +100

      Wish I could find a jeep in that shape for 5k. Everything i'm finding is a lot worse and in the 9k range. Damn soccer moms have driven the price way up even on older models.

    • @Tanner731
      @Tanner731 5 років тому +7

      If it has a clean title youd be losing money on the partout. id have sold the aftermarket junk and replaced it with stock stuff. youd get 7-8k or more for it easy

    • @ze_german2921
      @ze_german2921 5 років тому +17

      This is why you buy from the needy NOT the greedy.

    • @MASTERoQUADEMAN
      @MASTERoQUADEMAN 5 років тому

      Yeah I felt the same way too. Speaking the truth m’dude

  • @MikeBrownRehobothBeach
    @MikeBrownRehobothBeach 5 років тому +78

    "When you go of-roading you have to upgrade the lights"? This is just my guess but 95% of off-roading is done during the day. The lights would be one of the last things you need for off-roading.

    • @ianbrodrick7360
      @ianbrodrick7360 4 роки тому +4

      most people that put light bars on off-roading vehicles never take the vehicle off a paved road anyways

    • @jordanlewis1163
      @jordanlewis1163 4 роки тому +3

      Mike Brown kind of not true. Not sure about TJ but in my JK my stock headlights are crap, even high beams. I go off road during winter for a day trip, we will finish up as the sun sets and I’ll still have a 2 hour drive home on Australian interstate roads in the dark and without light upgrades sucks

  • @dwizl7213
    @dwizl7213 6 років тому +332

    Gimmick grill, Rockstar wheels, light bar & halos...ultimate Mallcrawler starter kit! Just screams, "I'm not a real Jeep guy, just jumped on the bandwagon"

    • @digibath89
      @digibath89 5 років тому +14

      dwizl7213 ew Rockstar XD wheels... that’s when I knew shit was goin south before the intro of that grill 😕

    • @chrisstephens6957
      @chrisstephens6957 5 років тому +20

      Don't forget the full size spare! Nah, just get a cheap cover to hide that...

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  5 років тому +9

      😘

    • @yvetteblount9232
      @yvetteblount9232 5 років тому +22

      Every Jeep Wrangler that I see has nothing but accessories, especially the JKs. Go to a Jeep Meet. Let people do what they want with their Jeeps. I am a person that does what I want with MY Jeep and I do not care if you like it or not. So called Jeep enthusiast are sooooo judgemental. Chill out!

    • @michaelmcginnis3552
      @michaelmcginnis3552 5 років тому +8

      @@yvetteblount9232 absolutely. My tj has seen the last of it's wheeling days for a while. WI winters have not been kind to it. Right now it is just a fun audio project that has gotten out of control. But it's my jeep and this is just another way to enjoy it while waiting to do major repairs. Funny when people call it a mall crawler. They have no idea where it has been or what it has done. Haters gonna hate. Guess they need to feel superior for some reason.

  • @fantaseahorse4696
    @fantaseahorse4696 5 років тому +754

    "Aftermarket Parts Plague Jeeps", proceeds to install a dozen chinese knockoff parts from Ebay

    • @timwainz
      @timwainz 5 років тому +8

      FantaSea Horse that's what i was thinking

    • @fj717
      @fj717 5 років тому +12

      He meant that for the engine parts if i am not wrong.🤔

    • @Killiri
      @Killiri 5 років тому +1

      Amazon*

    • @EddyStyl3s
      @EddyStyl3s 4 роки тому +4

      FantaSea Horse right, he totally screwed that’s Jeep over. Should of kept it classic looking.

    • @vsoml8402
      @vsoml8402 4 роки тому +2

      eddy he can build what he wants

  • @thegutterpunk00
    @thegutterpunk00 6 років тому +1154

    not even the TJ's are safe from angry eyes now....

    • @samb6099
      @samb6099 6 років тому +19

      thegutterpunk00 I think JK and JKU look nice with the angry eyes but not TJs

    • @legalcake6125
      @legalcake6125 6 років тому +87

      Ik theyre so gay

    • @UBBERTANKER
      @UBBERTANKER 6 років тому +47

      so gay

    • @robertmartin4135
      @robertmartin4135 6 років тому +30

      not even JKs.

    • @bruceforster3709
      @bruceforster3709 5 років тому +53

      I would have left the original grill on it as well.

  • @Dahkeus3
    @Dahkeus3 6 років тому +504

    I was digging the video until the angry eyes grill. Seriously? Those things look so dumb. I would expect that crap on a JK, but putting one of those on a TJ should be a crime.

    • @warren9962
      @warren9962 6 років тому +14

      Ikr, I'm used to seeing JK's with those things. Some of them extend like a foot away from the actual grill. The TJ is the only "modern" wrangler that I like, and damn do those faces ruin them(at least for me). I don't even have a TJ, I have an MJ, and I still can't handle those things.

    • @otzfawt2698
      @otzfawt2698 6 років тому +4

      Thats what I was thinking.

    • @drillbittreed10
      @drillbittreed10 6 років тому +7

      @@warren9962 . I own a JK and I don't like them also.

    • @robertmartin4135
      @robertmartin4135 6 років тому +3

      Angry eyes are totally over played. YJ, TJ, & JK owner.

    • @Jet.Endlight
      @Jet.Endlight 5 років тому +1

      Pls as detailed as can possibly can explain how they look dumb

  • @scrappydogfinance8434
    @scrappydogfinance8434 5 років тому +122

    Why did they check the rust after buying the jeep?

    • @ianbrodrick7360
      @ianbrodrick7360 4 роки тому +7

      because they're dumb and don't know that jeeps are known for rusting

    • @jacobwebb8818
      @jacobwebb8818 4 роки тому +4

      What do you expect they put an angry eyes grill on it

  • @prestononeal4584
    @prestononeal4584 4 роки тому +4

    i just want to say that i’m just a guy with a jeep and mine still isn’t even close to being $5k we got it for $2,700 and put maybe $1,500 into fixing it and it’s a dream.

  • @Reesee.777
    @Reesee.777 6 років тому +581

    A different spare isnt a red flag what the hell

    • @Reesee.777
      @Reesee.777 6 років тому +113

      Complained about the spare yet kept it the same

    • @donavan4387
      @donavan4387 6 років тому +11

      Exactly. I mean it’s an 01. A lot of things he said is to be expected.

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 5 років тому +7

      The spare isn't the same. These guys are jeep geniuses.

    • @JK-yn1dz
      @JK-yn1dz 5 років тому +1

      I see that profile picture EVEYWHERE

    • @tnast
      @tnast 5 років тому +9

      More amusing is the fact they didn't even change it out either.

  • @masonmarchiano8510
    @masonmarchiano8510 6 років тому +129

    was going good till you put the angry eyes grill on

    • @canofbeanss
      @canofbeanss 4 роки тому

      why?

    • @crigger
      @crigger 4 роки тому +2

      canofbeans They’re so fuckin tacky man

  • @rhull3939
    @rhull3939 5 років тому +16

    Yeah real smart. Install blinkers that shut off the headlights in the direction you are turning. Brilliant.

    • @ChaseSprouse
      @ChaseSprouse 5 років тому +1

      Robert Hull thats how all the newer led headlights come stock from the dealer. not that dangerous or it wouldn’t be legal

    • @rhull3939
      @rhull3939 5 років тому

      @@ChaseSprouse which stock vehicle comes with headlights that turn off when the blinker is on? I really don't think there are any. It's an extremely stupid design.

    • @rhull3939
      @rhull3939 5 років тому

      @iTheGeek nope. They turn off the day time running lamps. Not the headlights when it's dark out. This one turns the headlights off at night. You should be sure of what you're talking about before you try to sound smart.

    • @rhull3939
      @rhull3939 5 років тому

      @iTheGeek yeah. On this design. Not on production cars in the dark. Show me. There are no cars that shut their headlights off when turning at night.

    • @M3rVsT4H
      @M3rVsT4H 5 років тому +4

      @@rhull3939 Some say he's still looking for one to show you....

  • @maybeJace
    @maybeJace 5 років тому +1

    As a 20 year old my dad and I grew up working on Jeeps and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to learn how to do my own maintenance and just father son bonding time. An excellent project for a high school kid plus it helps being the cool kid with a Jeep :)

  • @flyhighq8182
    @flyhighq8182 6 років тому +498

    Cool build but the grille cover needs to be removed

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +24

      Thx for the support! Would you just keep it stock or is there another cover you'd replace it with? This was my first Jeep and trying to learn more about what people like doing to these great rigs!

    • @zachone172
      @zachone172 6 років тому +7

      When I first got my TJ it had a chrome grille overlay that covered the whole grille. Needless to say, that and the side steps were the first things I took off!

    • @zachone172
      @zachone172 6 років тому +44

      And as for the grille cover, the angry face cover thing is just so tacky now

    • @m1977v
      @m1977v 6 років тому +2

      You could have also just plasti dipped the headlights at an angle to give it the angry look. And not bought the grill.

    • @cadenhinshaw9038
      @cadenhinshaw9038 6 років тому +7

      I know the grill covers are tacky now and in my opinion just plain ugly

  • @racedouge1
    @racedouge1 4 роки тому +37

    I want my 23 minutes and 25 seconds back.

  • @marshallorr6220
    @marshallorr6220 5 років тому +80

    Who else stopped watching when they introduced the angry grille ?

  • @buzzfeedright4154
    @buzzfeedright4154 6 років тому +336

    $11,650 lowkey scammed 😂😂😂😂

    • @robc7812
      @robc7812 5 років тому +18

      and to a "good friend"... damn with friends like that i tell ya...

    • @offroaddegenerates3634
      @offroaddegenerates3634 5 років тому +4

      not a scam they have to make profit and he made the price and that’s a good price for a jeep like that that had no problems

    • @shoopdawooplazars
      @shoopdawooplazars 4 роки тому

      @@offroaddegenerates3634 yeah sure they have to profit. but that was an obvious scam.

    • @ivanfromtheeast4709
      @ivanfromtheeast4709 4 роки тому

      Jay Kwod he showed up in a Porsche

    • @someonespecial2555
      @someonespecial2555 4 роки тому

      @@shoopdawooplazars Nah, TJ's in good condition are very tough to find. That tends to be the average price for one that's not torn up.

  • @mcopeland05
    @mcopeland05 6 років тому +60

    If you would have engaged the 4x4 on that dodge, you probably wouldnt have needed to get your knees dirty.

    • @gravitywell3315
      @gravitywell3315 5 років тому +11

      I _JUST_ got to this part of the video and this made me cringe. Fake staged incident.

    • @krischanohling3415
      @krischanohling3415 5 років тому +2

      Yeah that was dumb

    • @matthewbrigida
      @matthewbrigida 5 років тому

      @@gravitywell3315 Same

    • @chrisrock2111
      @chrisrock2111 4 роки тому +1

      It wasnt even stuck.. if u notice when they hook the strap up the dodge actually drives itself out before the strap is tight... it's a shame, that WAS a nice jeep that old man had.

  • @jakeschumacher5683
    @jakeschumacher5683 6 років тому +164

    Light bar before lockers, poor Jeep may never see the dirt again.

    • @Eccentric_clown
      @Eccentric_clown 6 років тому +10

      also strictly pavement tires. new tires have no meat or sidewalls.

    • @GeekInJeep
      @GeekInJeep 5 років тому +5

      Yeah....I was thinking it should have rock sliders, upgraded gas tank skid plate, ARB or OX lockers .... etc.... so many things about this make this anything BUT a real Jeep build. That tire cover they put on there.... that is trouble. Means they don't have a full-size spare.

    • @ivanfromtheeast4709
      @ivanfromtheeast4709 4 роки тому

      ViolentLotus that’s why I’m happy my LJ was a rubicon and it came with lockers

    • @evansautomotive307
      @evansautomotive307 4 роки тому

      Idk man i would buy a cheap 20$ ebay light bar before I buy a $1000 air locker

  • @Gingerbutton03
    @Gingerbutton03 5 років тому +45

    Wow... good job, ya'll not only did nothing to the Jeep, you installed the headlights the most complicated way possible and screwed over a buddy. Great job. That Jeeps not ever worth what he paid. I feel bad for him.

    • @shookqueens7081
      @shookqueens7081 5 років тому +3

      How is not worth $5k? I can’t even find a used Jeep around here for that low price. I’m genuinely asking.

    • @Gingerbutton03
      @Gingerbutton03 5 років тому +2

      @@shookqueens7081 I am talking about how much they sold it to their buddy. They sold it for like $10k or something close to that. That's Jeeps not even remotely worth it.

    • @jeffmayo6002
      @jeffmayo6002 4 роки тому +3

      they didn't even wire the headlights correctly. Last time I checked the headlights should stay on when the blinker is going

  • @Nopitunertv
    @Nopitunertv 5 років тому +1

    The Harness they used was a Autodrive Harness and it's actually a really nice harness, I use the same one on my F250, Light bar in the front and I used 2 4" LED pods for the rear and spliced the wires together for the 2nd plug on the harness. It's really a great harness at a very reasonable price.

  • @jacchevr
    @jacchevr 5 років тому +73

    “We’re glad this Jeep went to a good friend of ours”
    “We ended up making over $4,000 on this build”
    lol I’d hate to know how much you’d sell that to a not so good “friend”

    • @moneyxbags123
      @moneyxbags123 5 років тому

      You’re in business to make money right?

    • @jacchevr
      @jacchevr 5 років тому +1

      NIGGA-SPOCK that’s the right capitalistic mindset! Let’s not help others out, even those close to us, to squeeze as much profit out of something as we can. It’s worked great so far!

    • @01hondascott
      @01hondascott 5 років тому +2

      @@jacchevr they gotta be compensated for time invested.

    • @shoopdawooplazars
      @shoopdawooplazars 4 роки тому +1

      @@01hondascott this "build" is a borderline afternoon job. Lets not act like this was 100 hours of work.

    • @ianbrodrick7360
      @ianbrodrick7360 4 роки тому +2

      @@shoopdawooplazars don't forget they low-balled the original owner down to 5k all because the spare didn't match and the tires were bald

  • @harleyryder1498
    @harleyryder1498 5 років тому +60

    How to build a Ebay mall Krawler 101.

  • @tentomdrummer
    @tentomdrummer 6 років тому +54

    OH NO! the rear tire doesn't mach!!!! junk it.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +1

      First time looking at a Jeep :) Learning that a mismatched 5th wheel isn't a bid deal. Such an awesome rig and can't wait to get my hands on a second one!

    • @Paolo-hx8lj
      @Paolo-hx8lj 5 років тому

      match*

    • @ianbrodrick7360
      @ianbrodrick7360 4 роки тому +1

      @@IdealMediaChannel I hope you never get your hands on another jeep again until looking at real off roading jeep builds and not the builds used just for show like the one you made

  • @shadow4evr
    @shadow4evr 4 роки тому

    Just buying a 2000 TJ Sahara, my first Jeep. I stumbled across this video and appreciate how easy you show it is to work on some basic things, like showing how to do some basic stuff so many other people gloss over - like removing the cowling. Thank you.

  • @todd4335
    @todd4335 5 років тому +143

    So the 4x4 on the truck is just a sticker. This entire video is a joke

    • @HennessyLane1
      @HennessyLane1 5 років тому +8

      I'm not the only one who saw that 😂 smdh

    • @ianbrodrick7360
      @ianbrodrick7360 4 роки тому +7

      it's a dodge dakota, it's a 4x4, they just staged it for video purposes

  • @lopezjorge760
    @lopezjorge760 4 роки тому +19

    Did no one else notice that the ram that was "stuck" was in 2wd when it had a 4x4 decal on it

  • @eliwilliams4686
    @eliwilliams4686 5 років тому +4

    I gotta say, this video was so easy to watch. Keep up the video style you guys are using, and awesome Jeep!

  • @fishing4truth91
    @fishing4truth91 5 років тому

    I picked up a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee almost 2 years ago. It ran, but needed a lot of work. I'm retired so didn't mind making a project of rehabbing it. Now I have an awesome vehicle; I went car camping last weekend and sleep in the back very comfortably. And here in the Rockies, a 4-wheel vehicle is the standard gear to have.

  • @codyp8214
    @codyp8214 5 років тому +11

    “If you’re gonna go off road, you’re gonna need to upgrade the lights.” Lights before lockers.

  • @blakehall3861
    @blakehall3861 4 роки тому

    Jeeps are a ton of fun to work on and build! My first job out of highschool was working at a wheel, tire & suspension shop for trucks and jeeps. When people take care of them and don’t let rust and mud build up they’re super easy/ fun to work on!

  • @curtis1997
    @curtis1997 6 років тому +173

    You guys screwed your friend over with that price.

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 5 років тому +3

      Totally

    • @coldsnap4467
      @coldsnap4467 5 років тому +7

      @@jasonallen6836 I mean... They didn't say he was a good friend, lol.

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 5 років тому

      @@coldsnap4467 oh, well then... I am now elated. :)

    • @captaindoom1
      @captaindoom1 5 років тому

      What’s the normal price to buy one of these??

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 5 років тому +2

      @@captaindoom1 6500-9500? Depending on condition, extras etc...

  • @garlandremingtoniii1338
    @garlandremingtoniii1338 5 років тому

    We have owned several different Jeeps down through the years. Back in 1985 my wife and I owned matching Jeep J-10 pickups and she also owned a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. In 1990 she traded in her 84 Wagoneer and bought the last year they made them, in 1991. She still owns it! :)

  • @Eatongee
    @Eatongee 6 років тому +31

    That's an awesome price. Even considering the red flags.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +4

      Thats what I thought. I could tell the guy was desperate to sell and I was in the right place at the right time. Jeeps are AWESOME! Totally wish we didn't have to sell it so fast. But I'm sure there will be another one in my life at some point :)

    • @justintb96
      @justintb96 6 років тому +1

      I payed more for my 4 banger ): found out later i live in yhe second most expensive part of the country in terms of jeeps

  • @Zachinzchannel
    @Zachinzchannel 5 років тому +1

    I think the angry eye grill cover looks cool. It doesn’t matter what other people say, it’s your car so if you like it, go for it. Nice vid

  • @iandalonso
    @iandalonso 6 років тому +8

    A jeep in Washington with that little corrosion is simply amazing, what a deal!

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      A needle in a haystack! The fact that this one hadn't been beat on was a huge +! I can't wait to get my hands on another one!

    • @StraitClownin909
      @StraitClownin909 5 років тому

      Corrosion in Washington? Lol why would there be any corrosion there? Come to NE Ohio. I'll show you corrosion.

  • @asandberg6
    @asandberg6 5 років тому +30

    #Lockersbeforelightbars
    Whats the gearing? Nevermind, probably fine for the mall parking lot.

  • @razzberrynola
    @razzberrynola 5 років тому +118

    Real Jeep owners are laughing at you guys

    • @ManHobbyChannel
      @ManHobbyChannel 4 роки тому +11

      Normal people facepalm at comments like yours

    • @jwalker6260
      @jwalker6260 4 роки тому +5

      Man Hobby Channel
      Speak for yourself...

    • @mgjr40023
      @mgjr40023 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah. Might as well have put a “It’s a Jeep thing” sticker on with those angry eyes

  • @c-note4146
    @c-note4146 6 років тому +51

    Lol...”the list of things we did”...a few lights, grille cover and new tires and wheels.

  • @shaneryan3148
    @shaneryan3148 6 років тому +53

    NEVER ANGRY EYE A JEEP

  • @justinhamilton9
    @justinhamilton9 6 років тому +56

    #lockersbeforelightbars

  • @ronaldgillaspy9654
    @ronaldgillaspy9654 5 років тому +7

    You’d never find a $5K Jeep in Texas that is in that good of shape.

    • @fischersgirl1720
      @fischersgirl1720 4 роки тому

      This! You pick up an absolute junker for $5K here....

  • @CarolinaCarVideos
    @CarolinaCarVideos 5 років тому

    Thanks for the Jeep video guys! I just started working for a Used Jeep dealership here in South Carolina and really needed some pointers to help me start selling them and videoing them ha ha!

  • @dukesjeepsandtrails8511
    @dukesjeepsandtrails8511 5 років тому +10

    OMG THE SPARE DOESN'T MATCH!?!?!?! Almost every tj on the road...

  • @buzzfeedright4154
    @buzzfeedright4154 6 років тому +1

    This was actually so informative. I'm 16 and about to buy my first jeep this has so many useful tips.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Perfect first car! Thx for watching and appreciate the support!

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 5 років тому +1

      So... if you are really interested in jeeps, get on fb and look for a jeep group in your area. All these guys did was put lipstick on it to flip it. Not a jeep build.

  • @speedshift1014
    @speedshift1014 6 років тому +7

    The truck that was “stuck” wasn’t stuck you just needed to put it in 4wd and before any one says but what if it doesn’t have 4wd look at the side of the truck.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +1

      Agreed! The truck is his beater and the 4wd doesn't work. Now he off roads in the Jeep! haha

    • @speedshift1014
      @speedshift1014 6 років тому +1

      Ideal Cars oh well then that makes senses

  • @gb3817
    @gb3817 5 років тому

    I absolutely am in love with my “93 YJ. Now that I’m pushing 50 I day dream of the winter comforts of Raptor at the end of the day I just want to enhance my Jeep. My girl June. I love her.

  • @orenrocco
    @orenrocco 6 років тому +4

    You guys should of added an inverter in there for an outlet, an air pump, 200 amp alternator, changed the interior LEDs, CB radio, a pa system, new speakers, a 4 inch long arm or short arm lift with hydro shocks, and a water tank in the back. Btw you guys got ripped off on the tail lights you can build your own for 15 dollars it's just the wiring of an 1157 bulb not to hard.

  • @m1977v
    @m1977v 6 років тому +1

    Great vid. Simple and entertaining. I just got back yesterday from a trip that covered Portland and Seattle and you have a ton of trails for jeeps. Oh great buy, 5k is a gift! Desperate sellers are the best to deal with.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Yeah there are some great trails up here in the PNW! As far as buying the Jeep, I just ended up being in the right place at the right time. I just now need to find another one! Because this one was SOO much fun! Thx for the support!

  • @kevinmulcahy2138
    @kevinmulcahy2138 6 років тому +5

    Outstanding video/edits from a fellow Jeep enthusiast (and Porsche for that matter too). Keep the content coming. Quick question: What brand/size of wheels/tires did you go with on the Jeep?

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Thank you! Jeeps and Porsches... what could be better?!? We threw on Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain 33.5" x 12.5" on 18" wheels.

  • @solace881
    @solace881 5 років тому

    Instead of buying a Jeep someone else built this inspired me to build my own! Thank you

  • @Sukidies
    @Sukidies 6 років тому +28

    That Jeep is worth 7k nothing more

    • @iamreallytwiggytv8931
      @iamreallytwiggytv8931 5 років тому

      Natsuki Harvey Not in Louisiana. A fucked up one costs $6k this one is easily worth $11k here

  • @silverwolf9646
    @silverwolf9646 5 років тому +2

    First of all when he tried to get the truck unstuck he was in 2wd and then when he pulled him out there was no tension on the strap?

  • @sparkmemes2018
    @sparkmemes2018 5 років тому +6

    Btw the suburban is the first real SUV definitely not any jeep because its not even an SUV

    • @StraitClownin909
      @StraitClownin909 5 років тому +1

      I'm pretty sure the first real SUV was the toyota 4runner back in the 80s, when a company in Minnesota started converting Tacomas into the precursor of the 4runner.

    • @StraitClownin909
      @StraitClownin909 5 років тому

      Also Jeep Wagoneer/Cherokee, Ford Bronco, Toyota Landcruiser/4runner. Lol Suburban that's funny.

    • @sparkmemes2018
      @sparkmemes2018 5 років тому

      Actually in the 40s chevy started putting wagon bodies on truck frames and that was the suburban the first true SUV to use the name SUV

    • @sparkmemes2018
      @sparkmemes2018 5 років тому

      @@StraitClownin909 not exactly

    • @sparkmemes2018
      @sparkmemes2018 5 років тому

      @iTheGeek you really dont know how old the Suburban car line really is

  • @lingenfelterzeeohhsix8154
    @lingenfelterzeeohhsix8154 5 років тому

    I put myself through college
    Building keeps, XJ's, ZJ's, WJ's, YJ's TJ's and JKUnlimited.
    The winch Is $300 it's a no name , ALL radiators for the straight 6 go bad, czthats super clean! I live 3 hours from Moab utah so they alsways sold so fast and never lost ,..actually e made less that $2k on and of the 23 I've built. IN ALL 23 I've never had more to fix /replace than alternators and a starter or two. Their great!

  • @Slingsomelead
    @Slingsomelead 6 років тому +17

    5k??! Around me a Jeep like that is 8 grand all day.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +1

      Gotta get lucky every once in a while!

    • @todd4335
      @todd4335 6 років тому

      Slingsomelead paid 17 for my 05 LJ

    • @georgegalvan9066
      @georgegalvan9066 6 років тому +1

      Yep. 8k and with words like "FIRM" and no "NO LOWBALLERS" haha.

    • @ranny3507
      @ranny3507 5 років тому

      $13,000 for a JK with 80,000 miles

  • @lucaviladrich2900
    @lucaviladrich2900 5 років тому +1

    What a beautiful gem of a channel

  • @RockHardTrucker
    @RockHardTrucker 6 років тому +4

    Is it the grill creating that obnoxious eye look or it the ring on the headlamps? Otherwise it's a great build.

  • @juancgomez4070
    @juancgomez4070 5 років тому

    Dude this is what I'm looking for one of the best deals you got here, very easy to fix and cheap , i just got an xj 96 for 2000 some rust on floor but clean body and frame and big hit IN the driver side i ll be fixing but drivable even that i jump on it trough passenger side i don't care i drive to work, and awesome strong 4.0 HO engine 4.5 lift 33 tires, 30 dana front , slip joke eliminator, 8.25 rear, so axle very happy with my crashed xj i ll be restoring little by little,

  • @jaymott5191
    @jaymott5191 6 років тому +53

    8:55 video goes to crap..

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +4

      After doing this build I've learned people either love or hate the angry bird type grill. I'm still learning, so is there a grill that most people like? Or is stock best?

    • @jaymott5191
      @jaymott5191 6 років тому +11

      Ideal Cars honestly if you like it that's all that matters.

    • @stonewp
      @stonewp 6 років тому +10

      Ideal Cars Stock! It’s iconic.

    • @eugeneenslow8563
      @eugeneenslow8563 4 роки тому

      @@IdealMediaChannel I think angry bird is a passed fad. When I first saw them, I thought they were cool, but wouldn't have one now.

    • @oldcratch
      @oldcratch 4 роки тому

      @@IdealMediaChannel What build? Was that in another video?

  • @JohnsNorthwestAdventures
    @JohnsNorthwestAdventures 5 років тому +2

    Hey guys, im also located in Washington (more toward the Olympic Peninsula). this is pretty awesome to see. i would recommend going toward Lake Cushman and head to the right when approaching the T way up there. there's some cool forests routs i was crazy enough to take my Dart through.

  • @TheDirtFighter
    @TheDirtFighter 5 років тому +12

    Next time put the 4X4 dodge in 4wheel drive and not wait 2 hours for rescue...next time use the winch you just fixed, that's what it's for......noobs

    • @S01LACED
      @S01LACED 5 років тому +1

      Glad I wasn’t the only one that noticed that.

    • @Killiri
      @Killiri 5 років тому

      I dont think that cheap ass winch could have handled it.

    • @richardmobley9024
      @richardmobley9024 5 років тому

      In all fairness, it's a Dodge and probably couldn't have crawled out of that slightly graded shoulder without that gentle tug.

  • @detru1972
    @detru1972 3 роки тому

    Really kool and respect exceptionally patient episode explaining from original and beginning to complete finalized fun machine..

  • @Dynamic26Duo
    @Dynamic26Duo 6 років тому +12

    This Grill Cover Looks so Bad imho. Other That That super clean Build

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching! Luckily the grill cover is easily interchangeable. :)

  • @MadMonkeyExperiments
    @MadMonkeyExperiments 5 років тому

    Rhino line is the way to go to keep these jeeps for life your turned out great!!! Awesome Work! I had the whole outside done also and love it!!!

  • @furiousangels6222
    @furiousangels6222 6 років тому +6

    I dont even own a Jeep Wrangler, however found this video fascinating. Enjoyed all the installation of the modifications. 😎👍 Was it morally correct to make $4000 profit by selling this to a "very good friend"? Never heard of 'mates rates'? 🤔 The Jeep looks brilliant at the end though. Great work.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Thanks for the watch! Did make some $$ on a friend but he got a fantastic Jeep.. and quickly forgot what he paid for it :)

  • @SuperDougiedoo
    @SuperDougiedoo 6 років тому +2

    HOW! How have I just found this channel? Love the channel guys. Much love from the UK

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Did you find the channel through a suggested video? Appreciate the kind words and support!

    • @SuperDougiedoo
      @SuperDougiedoo 6 років тому +1

      Ideal Cars I actually found it because I was looking for videos on E90’s. Quickly become my favourite channel.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Awesome!

  • @REGGIEEVERREADY
    @REGGIEEVERREADY 5 років тому +5

    is this Wheeler dealer youtube version

  • @offroaddegenerates3634
    @offroaddegenerates3634 5 років тому +1

    nice jeep mines a wrangler 2 door with off-road 33 inch tires and i’m gonna put a 2.5 inch lift kit on soon with a new sub booster and everything and it’s dark grey it’s a beaut

  • @nathanbritton1019
    @nathanbritton1019 6 років тому +5

    Everytime you call your Jeep a car, a kitten dies.

  • @acedogg692005
    @acedogg692005 6 років тому +1

    $2k for those wheels and tires?? Thats crazy! I paid $950 for a set of Dick Cepek 33's with ProComp wheels for my 6" lifted 98 XJ. Mounted and balanced and shipped to my house. You could've order some while waiting on your Rhino Lining to dry lol

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +1

      Haha. First time doing any mods to a Jeep, so I'm learning. But I shopped the wheels and tires and thought it was a pretty good deal. Thanks for watching!

  • @dannybel
    @dannybel 6 років тому +6

    5k is crazy. there are no red flags

  • @IslandInsanity
    @IslandInsanity 5 років тому

    This is how car vids should be! Great job guys!

  • @Dokdirt
    @Dokdirt 6 років тому +9

    BS.... the newer jeep waves first.... sorry doesn't happen.... ever.

  • @edwardstruckmeier6701
    @edwardstruckmeier6701 5 років тому

    i've been here since day one and i have loved your channel ever since, i love to see your channel grow.

  • @adrewlotz
    @adrewlotz 6 років тому +5

    Removing the carpet wasn't worth it, a complete set of carpet in a Tj is really valuable and it keeps the tub from getting too hot when driving. i would've rhino lined and then put it back.

    • @slayerwatcher
      @slayerwatcher 6 років тому

      Drew Lotz Completely agree...I've got an '01 Sport and the po ripped out the carpet and lined it. The driver's side floorboard is insanely hot. I just picked up a full used carpet setup for thirty bucks. Gonna install it next weekend. I expect a decent heat and noise reduction. Fingers crossed...

    • @zach23ize
      @zach23ize 5 років тому

      slayerwatcher what are you talking about? I’ve owned 3 Tjs and my current 99 has had the carpet removed along with the other two. Absolutely no issues here

  • @ksbarrett3
    @ksbarrett3 5 років тому

    Thumbs up, just for the tip about using marine connectors, covered in heat shrink. I've never thought of doing that.

  • @RR-mz8fz
    @RR-mz8fz 6 років тому +5

    Great content guys, a very underrated channel! U deserve way more subs :)

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Thanks! It takes a lot of time to make these types of episodes, but getting comments like this makes it well worth it! Appreciate the support and feel free to spread the word about the channel!

  • @rileyreed4244
    @rileyreed4244 6 років тому +1

    This channel has such great content! Keep it up and I’m sure you’ll hit it big time🙌

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Thx for all the support Riley! Really appreciate it!

  • @robertgass1819
    @robertgass1819 6 років тому +27

    Never call a JEEP a car. That's rule 3.

    • @d.s7741
      @d.s7741 5 років тому

      I call my 2018 Cherokee Limited a car. And it's a damn nice car. "It's A Jeep Thing"

  • @donniemontoya9300
    @donniemontoya9300 4 роки тому

    Oh...angry eye grill...
    So you're one of THOSE people.
    What this good ol' TJ needed was lockers, rock sliders, fenders, and a stinger.

  • @otzfawt2698
    @otzfawt2698 6 років тому +3

    Keep the original grill

  • @waleedmushasha3574
    @waleedmushasha3574 6 років тому +2

    Well reading the comments I noticed that people hate the way the front grill looks, and you reply asking what people usually like. This is your jeep and as far as you like it you dont need people to love it as everyone has his own opinion and you will never be able to make everyone happy.
    Good luck on your build.

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +1

      Appreciate the kind words. I'm still learning about Jeeps and cars in general. I'm looking to do another Jeep in the not to distant future, so getting peoples recommendations is big! Thx for watching and the support!

  • @ec6933
    @ec6933 6 років тому +8

    Just subscribed- this channel is awesome!- do you guys have the part number for that flasher relay by chance? I have led headlights and taillights on my 01 and have gone through 4 "led approved" relays and it still flashes fast...:(

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +2

      Thx for the support! This was the flasher relay we used - amzn.to/2MVAQAp Hope you can sort out the issue and get that sorted!

    • @ec6933
      @ec6933 6 років тому

      Ideal Cars aww dude you guys rock! I've been watching your other vids too! Looking forward to more!!

    • @ec6933
      @ec6933 6 років тому +2

      Ideal Cars also that retaining wall joke was hilarious... And slightly painful because it's basically true lol

    • @ec6933
      @ec6933 6 років тому +1

      Ideal Cars thanks man I just ordered it, I literally have the same jeep same color same wheels same lift same light bar- it's identical haha I'll be shocked if this works!!

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      🤞it works!! Thx for all the support!!

  • @OverlandTT
    @OverlandTT 6 років тому +1

    Great Jeep, I think also rather than replacing the flasher relay you could also use a low load resistor.

  • @JWard2
    @JWard2 5 років тому +4

    Down voted for this click bait photo in the thumbnail

  • @LosVRC
    @LosVRC 5 років тому +1

    I flipped a few Jeeps myself...but instead i buy them with aftermarket parts, then strip the parts, sell the Jeep stock, make 1k profit on the Jeep. The aftermarket parts that i dont use for my personal build, i sell for extra profit.

  • @hockeydad6211
    @hockeydad6211 5 років тому +3

    I hate those grill covers, and it's NOT a car.

  • @IAmMrTrumpet
    @IAmMrTrumpet 5 років тому

    Covered up those floor drains really well! Great job!

  • @Vexumy
    @Vexumy 6 років тому +3

    Wranglers are the ricer's of the off-road community.

    • @92powerdiesel61
      @92powerdiesel61 5 років тому

      I have one... that being said I wholeheartedly agree with you. I'm gonna try to keep mine out of that category.

    • @Vexumy
      @Vexumy 5 років тому

      @@92powerdiesel61 I don't hate all Wranglers. Just the new ones that cost 20k+ and that some people who own them think that they are the best off road vehicle. I myself would not spend 20k on a vehicle to abuse it off road because 20k is a lot of money

    • @92powerdiesel61
      @92powerdiesel61 5 років тому

      I'm just say'in where i'm from (AZ) rarely are there people that actually off road them all they do is get lights a $5,000 lift 35 in tires. Then their dumb asses say "oh it's so slow", they don't even regear. If I had that type of money for my TJ, I would already have put a v8 in there myself.

    • @Vexumy
      @Vexumy 5 років тому

      @@92powerdiesel61 Haha true. I have an XJ that is naturally slow. Adding a lift and heavier, but bigger tires doesn't help the speed of the vehicle, and could cause damage if they don't regear

  • @kakarote2277
    @kakarote2277 4 роки тому

    You guys gave me some ideas fo my 97 TJ. Great video!

  • @shlongdonger2887
    @shlongdonger2887 6 років тому +4

    I love the halo lights

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Some people love them, other people hate them. They do look good on the black Jeep!

  • @marc-andrebenoit5776
    @marc-andrebenoit5776 5 років тому +4

    Haha... Friend "stuck" ...if he was stuck there, he shouldn't be driving off road at all 😂

  • @joemetzger8254
    @joemetzger8254 6 років тому +6

    Damn, you stole that Jeep lol

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому +2

      There are so many car deals I've gone to that haven't worked out. This one did and it was the perfect scenario because he needed to sell it. I had cash and it worked out. For every that I'm interested in and buy, I probably look at roughly 10 cars that don't work out. Thx for watching my journey Joe!

    • @joemetzger8254
      @joemetzger8254 6 років тому +1

      Ideal Cars I know the pain! Once you find that one good deal it makes it all worth it. I look forward to your future projects!

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      One is gonna be announced real soon! Can’t wait!!!

  • @user-fo8lz6om7l
    @user-fo8lz6om7l 5 років тому

    I let out an audible, "Awwww", at the end and I would never have expected a video about a car that wasn't Transformers could do that. Thanks for the video!

  • @GusgusA1
    @GusgusA1 6 років тому +3

    That grill cover looks like crap

  • @jamessalidongla2815
    @jamessalidongla2815 6 років тому +1

    Great video! Very informative and entertaining.. God bless you guys!

  • @nathanchristopher9752
    @nathanchristopher9752 6 років тому +11

    That grill is total cheese. Yuck.

  • @StrawhatLamin
    @StrawhatLamin 4 роки тому

    The bloopers are priceless 😂

  • @lukeescott4685
    @lukeescott4685 6 років тому +3

    Super great video

    • @IdealMediaChannel
      @IdealMediaChannel  6 років тому

      Thanks for the support! Takes a ton of time to put these together but it's totally worth it!