The best part about this is, it’s a father son bonding job over a reasonable thing anyone can do and your even using tools easily accessible from harbor freight for cheap, awesome series guys!
I was sitting across from these two guys at a fast food restaurant within earshot. I was curious if they talked about cars in their spare time. Yeah... they do... that's really all they talk about.
So far so good going into uncharted territory regarding mechanical work. Just a FYI, never use a tap in a drill, there are special T-handle or ratchet adapters designed for them. When tapping something slow and steady (with lubrication) is the key, if you go too crazy and break the tap you are in for a bad day as they are made of a very hard metal which is almost impossible to drill out.
I was thinking the same thing! Can't believe no one else (that I've seen so far) caught that. Roman, I think, got lucky doing it with the drill. I would never try that. lol.
It kills me to see all the know-it-alls commenting on how “they” would have done it. This man just one of the best father-son experiences possible, and you guys want to nit pick. Hate all you want, Roman and Tommy are going to Moab. Don’t you wish you were? I do.
Fan boy! People you call know-it-alls probably don't know much. I couldn't watch this whole video because it looked more like entertainment than actually covering all the important aspects of installing a lift kit like that Teraflex. There are a lot of factors that must be addressed or at least considered when you lift a TJ..........far too many and too technical for the UA-cam comments section. Like I said, I didn't watch the whole video but here are a few key words you should have heard if it was worth a damn. Caster, pinion angle, slip yoke eliminator, brake line length, flex, droop and tuck, sway bar disconnects, rear axle centering.............just to name a few things off the top of my head. Like I said, many things to account for when properly lifting a TJ.
@@motor-head You're criticizing and didn't even watch the video? Smart. Maybe you missed the part where they had a shop install it, but who knows if he mentioned all your key words to himself while installing it so who knows if it's "worth a damn"
@@19hundoc47 I don't even remember what's in the video and at this point I'm not going back to re-watch all or part of it. If I took the time to comment on it in the first place (and that comment is negative sounding or cautionary) it's probably because they were showing stuff that's wrong or leaving out things that are really important. Think of it as a public service to people who might be looking for info on UA-cam about lifting their own Jeeps. But what do I know. I only earn my living as a mechanic, own a TJ, installed my own lift, have a UA-cam username called "Motor Head" with a picture of my TJ.
I just love father and son doing what you guys do. My son is my best friend. He’s 18 now. Can’t believe it. Lol. We are building a couple different projects right now. I’ll post updates as we go here. Thank you guys for what you do
I have a set of KO2s on a 265/15. I can say, they are definitely worth it if you can afford it. Much better ride and grip on tarmac, and the life of the tire off road is unparalleled. They are a favourite in Australia for the all terrains class.
@@dchawk81 i don't think you can go wrong with either. My father has an 80s chevy blazer with ko2, and a tundra with duratracs. I have had duratracs on my tacoma for about 1.5 years now. I love them. With that pricing, it's a no brainer.
dchawk81 I like the KO2s better but at that price the GYs would be a good choice. Unless you wheel in sharp rock you will get at least 40k miles out of them.
When I went to replace my old KO2's, each tire had 2 to 4 assortment of nails and screws stuck in them. Didn't even know they were in there, as I never lost tire pressure. If you an splurge for KO2's I would do it.
Ive had that same set if tools for 6 years now. Got it on sale for $29.99. Havent lost a single tool, I've broken a few though and replaced them with the same stuff and ive used this kit to replave a motor out of a grand cherokee (with some extra tools that arent in the kit of corse) its surprisingly well equipped so i keep one in each of my cars too.
I put a little under 10k miles on my 1992 XJ with those tires in the 30x9.50 size and they still look new. Absolutely awesome tire. From a PA resident, they do great in the winter in a heavy vehicle like that and most of my roads don’t get plowed or salted very fast sometimes we go days without them being plowed. Great tire and definitely worth the money. I’d like to try another brand from 4WP but I’m almost scared to spend the same money and be disappointed I didn’t get the BFGs
Hahahah daily driving and off-roading a 2010 LR4 with +100K miles, I would like you to define cheap. Some things yes, if you do your own wrenching, but other stuff noooooooo!!! - I could keep the O's going a little while longer there, just like the dollars flowing out of your wallet.
Great work again guys, I just bought my first Jeep 2011 JK Wrangler Sport with 182600 Miles, No real problems as yet, Hard brake needs adjusting, And a small bulleye in the corner of the windscreen, I'm calling her "pariah" as she could not find a new home, And I bought her for the Amazing $5700, Love your Videos Guys, As I want to know everthing I can about the Iconic Jeep Wrangler, Also Hello From Goulburn N.S.W Austraila, There is an off road adventure to be had around every corner down here,
I guess I’m a “crybaby loser”, because I get what the OP was saying! Then again, maybe it’s the “losers” that don’t have reading comprehension and get their panties in a wad so much that they have to resort to insults and name calling. Like children.
I had a wrangler that had the dull plastic pieces and I used Meguiar's "Like New" and it worked great. You just wipe it on and rub it in a little bit with a rag. It darkened the plastic pieces and made it look 100% better.
Taking those fender flares off was such a hassle, that I just put masking tape all around the Jeep’s frame and spray painted them while they were attached. Turned out great but now I’m ready for some new metal cloak flares for more tire clearance! Great work though!
I'd have started with just anti-swaybar disconnects, 31-33" x 10.5" siped mudders, a lunchbox locker or 2, and a winch. You might need a 1" bodylift to clear 33x10.5s, but the stock rubber body mounts may need polyurethane replacements by now anyway. 35s could then potentially fit by tubing the fenders and installing adjustable control arms, but 31s would be best for that 4cyl and stock gears/axles. I like keeping the COG low, and lockers will generally get you further than a lift...while a winch will get you home.
Try leaving off the plastic front bumper pieces, gives it a way better look and costs nothing. Also, painting those chrome headlight trim rings black ties it all together and is another cheap, easy thing to do.
just painted my Xterra last night. removed grill and front bumper, rear bumper cover, steps and rear corners. i masked the plastic bar down the doors, the fog lights and the rear bumper. painted everything plus the receiver and holy cow it's amazing. Nissan likes to used 4 shades of gray which fade into 6-8 different shades and this is the way to go. the Jeep looks great.
I think the best part of this video series is watching father and son working together. I wish I could just wrench on one more random project with my dad, while just joking and spending time together again.
You guys did a great job on with the lift kit and tires which “fit” the vehicle without making your Jeep look overdone and ridiculous . The painted red tow hooks pop and look good. PERFECT even if you’ve blown the budget!
I really like how you guys mentioned the importance of NOT cheaping out on tires or suspension. Spacer lifts and what not make sense when you're lifting something that's very new because you're retaining parts that are still new, but with a project that already has warn coils/shocks the extra few hundred bucks is well worth it. Another avenue that one could take (had you guys not had a sponsor or time constraint) for wheels/tires would be to look at JK take offs. There are always tonnes of brand new or next to brand new tires and wheels for sale in my area that people have just taken off of their Jeeps and are selling for considerably less than what that tire/something comparable would sell for from the tire shop.
I love Moab. My aunt and uncle own Slick Rock Campground! Man what a life! They’ve taken me just about everywhere, Poison Spider Mesa and Lion’s Back!! Now THAT was an ass-puckering ride!!
Yep, a cheap Jeep or any project is only cheap if you do the work yourself. They had a time restraint issue, so we will give them a pass. Love the show tho
Looks great. Roman, you might like this. If you want to enhance the look of the front a bit, paint the head light bezels black. All Wranglers look better with black bezels, especially the TJ's. And maybe lose the front bumper end caps.
@ 6:55 Tommy come on my guy, you know the difference between an open end wrench and a crescent wrench! Im gonna give you the benefit of the doubt and say it was probably the paint fumes. Good video guys! That thing is sparklin now!
When painting plastics a plastic adhesion promoter should be used as the base before painting the color on. After a few heat cycles of expansion and contraction the paint will crack and peel off again. But no big deal, at least you know the process now to re-do them for next time and I'm sure they will get scratched and beat up on the trail. Keep up the good work TFL!
@@mikefahy482 Hahaha, But to clarify, I didn't mean in terms of reliability, but the constant tinkering, mods, and incremental improvements one does to his beloved Jeep 😉👍
Really amazing that there was no rust underneath the fender flares. Only vehicle I have seen this clean was a Ford ranger I bought in Texas. Good call on the red tow hooks, or safety orange would have been good AAZ well
Well I'm impressed, they undid 25 or so screws, painted 4 flares, painted and installed two hooks! In the next video they'll surely unveil a locker for the rear and have it installed bu someone else. There's a whole 3 minute video... That was exhausting.....listening to Tommy.....
I am so disappointed. 33x9.50 or 33x10.50 would have fit so, SO nice even though it meant that you would have had to use 15” wheels. They would have even fit under the flares if you used an OEM Jeep wheel; like the spare you had. It looks nice, but, dare I say it, common. I am glad you guys went with the quality lift, though. Quality isn’t cheap.
33” tires on a 2” lift with a 2.5L engine and Dana 30s is an awful idea. I guess you don’t wheel your Jeep huh? These tires are perfect for what they installed...
@@CaptainCooter I had no issues with BFG AT/KO 33X9.50 on my 1998 Jeep TJ with a 4 Cylinder and 4.10 gears. But I also had a catback, bored out 4.0L throttle body with a smoothed intake manifold, and a cold air intake. Plus, to get better burn in the cylinders, I swapped out the stock plugs for a fresh set of Champion Copper Plus as these work the best in this style of motor. Perhaps my Jeep would have been "rocket fast" if I had not added the bigger tires, but I had a C4 Vette if I wanted speed and this TJ for my off road adventures and this combination worked very well.
Tommy, it's the little things that go a long way, and wearing a "Fender Custom Shop" t-shirt while working on Jeep fenders is much appreciated! Great video!
@@m1cajah Plasti-dip is matte too and it's easier to redo in the future. The key is to do at least 8 coats. Mine are still nice after a year and others have said it lasted them 5 years.
$100 an hour for labor? Those folks are ripping you off. It's $55 an hour at every garage in my town. Great looking Jeep and it's great seeing a father/son video.
Did you not hear them say that they were going to be gone for the next 5 days? They’re inexperienced doing work like that and didn’t want to run into any issues before they had to be at Moab.
Just a tip if you ever re-do the bumpers and fender flares again, try the spray can truck bed liner. It gives them an awesome powder coated look and is extremely durable. I've never had much luck with normal spraypaint on Jeep parts
I like the lift. If my math is correct, it was about 1600 for the lift and another 1000 for the new tires. So, about 2600. I'm including the lift kit that you guys got for 900ish. That's doable for the average Joe I think. Great video, great series. The Jeep looks great!!PS: Nothing beats the look of Tommy's Jeep though IMO.
what a nice job guys!! what i admire even more is the father son relationship between you two. i hope when my son is older we can go wheeling, camping and fix cars like you guys!!!
If you had the option from Teraflex you should've done 3-4" of lift. You can keep stock control arms and run bigger tires. 33" at least if you have the gearing for it. 3.73 is a good gearing for the 4.0L and 33's.
Interesting that you went with the LT245/75R16 tires which are the OEM size tires on the TJ Rubicon. I think once you have the tires mounted and inflated that they will be about a 31" tire (spec from BFG says they are 30.5" when mounted).
Im happy to see someone else suffered through removing the stock fenders as I did. I recently though about upgrading them, then I remembered the job of re spraying them. Over my dead body am I doing that again.
Love watching you guys fix this up. If you had gone to 265-75R-16 you would have gained almost 2" of width and only 1" of height. I hope you replaced that hitch pin with a locking one, or else you're going to loose that recovery hitch at Walmart!
Does anyone else not like the look of that hard top color? I would have personally painted the top black just like the bumpers and fenders. But other than that, good video guys!!!
That rotor did not need to be replaced. You could have had the rotors resurfaced at an auto parts store for $10 each, and just replaced the pads. You might have been able to find a matching rim at the junkyard (pull-apart, etc.). You've done a great job on improving the looks for cheap. I think you have made the perfect choices on the lift & tires. And the red tow hooks.
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Very good video
Its not hard to install a lift on the TJ.
Should of gotten 31x10.5x15. Would of been better.
Quadratec sells rebranded JW Speakers 8700 j2 evolution heated LED headlights.
needs a turbo kit. good project.
The best part about this is, it’s a father son bonding job over a reasonable thing anyone can do and your even using tools easily accessible from harbor freight for cheap, awesome series guys!
Curt Rotondo I love harbor freight
Yeah this was a really good series.
I wish my cheap Jeep challenge involved getting free tires and a suspension kit.
Get 750,000 subscribers on your youtube channel and you probably would...
No doubt lol
Lmao made my day
Pretty sure they said they paid for the tires. I missed the lift info.
@@hbrhodes1s 16:25
I was sitting across from these two guys at a fast food restaurant within earshot. I was curious if they talked about cars in their spare time. Yeah... they do... that's really all they talk about.
LOL what a bunch of losers.
Come on, gotta include trucks in the conversation too. Bunch of losers!
LOL What else is there. They're JEEP GUYS!
That is pretty epic, tbh. I mean, they obviously talk about other things ... but cars are their passion. Can't fault them for that. :)
So far so good going into uncharted territory regarding mechanical work. Just a FYI, never use a tap in a drill, there are special T-handle or ratchet adapters designed for them. When tapping something slow and steady (with lubrication) is the key, if you go too crazy and break the tap you are in for a bad day as they are made of a very hard metal which is almost impossible to drill out.
I was thinking the same thing! Can't believe no one else (that I've seen so far) caught that. Roman, I think, got lucky doing it with the drill. I would never try that. lol.
Was gonna comment the same. Also to work it back and forth clearing the thread shavings. Keep it lubed.
I broke a tap in the front trunnion of an AK rifle, I shattered the tap with a center punch
We use a tap in a impact, all day every day.
It's called power tapping
Tommy is 100% correct. Should have kept gramps tools.
Lol I love the father son bond!
Would be great to see andre and Mr. Truck working on the cheap jeep!
@@joeyscleaninglady2877 I don't think Jeep is quite Mr. Truck's flavor, if you know what I mean. Would be fun, though!
It kills me to see all the know-it-alls commenting on how “they” would have done it. This man just one of the best father-son experiences possible, and you guys want to nit pick. Hate all you want, Roman and Tommy are going to Moab. Don’t you wish you were? I do.
Amen brother!!
Preach!
Fan boy! People you call know-it-alls probably don't know much. I couldn't watch this whole video because it looked more like entertainment than actually covering all the important aspects of installing a lift kit like that Teraflex. There are a lot of factors that must be addressed or at least considered when you lift a TJ..........far too many and too technical for the UA-cam comments section. Like I said, I didn't watch the whole video but here are a few key words you should have heard if it was worth a damn. Caster, pinion angle, slip yoke eliminator, brake line length, flex, droop and tuck, sway bar disconnects, rear axle centering.............just to name a few things off the top of my head. Like I said, many things to account for when properly lifting a TJ.
@@motor-head You're criticizing and didn't even watch the video? Smart. Maybe you missed the part where they had a shop install it, but who knows if he mentioned all your key words to himself while installing it so who knows if it's "worth a damn"
@@19hundoc47 I don't even remember what's in the video and at this point I'm not going back to re-watch all or part of it. If I took the time to comment on it in the first place (and that comment is negative sounding or cautionary) it's probably because they were showing stuff that's wrong or leaving out things that are really important. Think of it as a public service to people who might be looking for info on UA-cam about lifting their own Jeeps. But what do I know. I only earn my living as a mechanic, own a TJ, installed my own lift, have a UA-cam username called "Motor Head" with a picture of my TJ.
Looks really good guys! A lot better looking from when you bought it. I would ditch those side steps though.
Best part was the ratcheting crescent wrench. Must be a Harbour Freight special.
Lmao I was thinking the same thing
I think he meant a ratcheting box end wrench. 😂 Or "spanner" if you're from the UK.
I'm not sure he does not know there is no such tool......or .....is there??????LMAO
He has a ratcheting crescent for tight spaces!
Bless his heart! 😂😂😂
I would have used bed liner spray on the fender flairs.
I was thinking the same thing since they got lift and tires for free they could have afforded it and made it more durable.
"That's allot of money... but now we won't die..." That's what I tell my wife when I want a new toy🤣
I admit, I'm addicted to their videos. Great job Dad and son.
Jeep looks awesome now, i like the bfg letters on the outside too on that wrangler.
The expression on the faces of the Prius driving former owners of that fantastic beast 😂
Dammit, now I need a TJ. But with a 4.0 straight six...
I just love father and son doing what you guys do. My son is my best friend. He’s 18 now. Can’t believe it. Lol. We are building a couple different projects right now. I’ll post updates as we go here. Thank you guys for what you do
I have a set of KO2s on a 265/15. I can say, they are definitely worth it if you can afford it. Much better ride and grip on tarmac, and the life of the tire off road is unparalleled. They are a favourite in Australia for the all terrains class.
Anybody using the Goodyear Duratracs? I can get a set for about $660 right now due to rebates, vs $848 for KO2s.
@@dchawk81 i don't think you can go wrong with either. My father has an 80s chevy blazer with ko2, and a tundra with duratracs. I have had duratracs on my tacoma for about 1.5 years now. I love them. With that pricing, it's a no brainer.
dchawk81 I like the KO2s better but at that price the GYs would be a good choice. Unless you wheel in sharp rock you will get at least 40k miles out of them.
When I went to replace my old KO2's, each tire had 2 to 4 assortment of nails and screws stuck in them. Didn't even know they were in there, as I never lost tire pressure. If you an splurge for KO2's I would do it.
I prefer falken wildpeak at3's, much better in the rain and grippy on the road.
Truly the last jeep design that takes little to no effort to make it look cool. I think it looks perfect stock with a little lift and some nice tires.
Of course it's a "cheap Jeep" when the parts are free...
Ive had that same set if tools for 6 years now. Got it on sale for $29.99. Havent lost a single tool, I've broken a few though and replaced them with the same stuff and ive used this kit to replave a motor out of a grand cherokee (with some extra tools that arent in the kit of corse) its surprisingly well equipped so i keep one in each of my cars too.
Unless you plan on giving the Jeep to your grandma, I would ditch the hideous steps.
Second this. Any kind of mild offroading and they will get ripped off anyway.
I would get some rocker protection before you crunch the rockers......cheap Jeep or not, armor is your friend offroad
MOAB will remove them, but for now keep it stock
Agreed. That was the first thing gone was the steps when I had my TJ. I got rid of the bumperette pieces too along with the side flares.
I put a little under 10k miles on my 1992 XJ with those tires in the 30x9.50 size and they still look new. Absolutely awesome tire. From a PA resident, they do great in the winter in a heavy vehicle like that and most of my roads don’t get plowed or salted very fast sometimes we go days without them being plowed. Great tire and definitely worth the money. I’d like to try another brand from 4WP but I’m almost scared to spend the same money and be disappointed I didn’t get the BFGs
I have an 05 Land Rover LR3 with 162,000 miles and I just realized that I have my own cheap Land Rover challenge going on.
Derek 04’ Disco 2 over here. It’s a beast
Hahahah daily driving and off-roading a 2010 LR4 with +100K miles, I would like you to define cheap. Some things yes, if you do your own wrenching, but other stuff noooooooo!!! - I could keep the O's going a little while longer there, just like the dollars flowing out of your wallet.
Heyden W I had an 01 Discovery. Great driver but lots of problems. Still love the looks of the vehicle.
fredbrackely I’ve had really good luck with mine. Tires, brakes, alternator, battery and an air compressor. That’s it.
I know a lot of people love big crawlers, but this is literally my dream Jeep! Great job guys!!
$250 for six months of insurance coverage??? God, I really hate Michigan :(
Thats what you get for a "No fault state"
No kidding, i know people that pay that monthly!
I heard there is a bill being proposed for getting rid of No fault. I currently pay $650 for 6 months :(.
I pay 280 for six months of car insurance in Washington State on a 2002 Explorer.
@@Countcho I pay $ 156 for 6 months for my 2016 Wrangler Sahara in Oregon...full coverage..wow, you guys have some HIGH rates! how is that possible??
Great work again guys, I just bought my first Jeep 2011 JK Wrangler Sport with 182600 Miles, No real problems as yet, Hard brake needs adjusting, And a small bulleye in the corner of the windscreen, I'm calling her "pariah" as she could not find a new home, And I bought her for the Amazing $5700, Love your Videos Guys, As I want to know everthing I can about the Iconic Jeep Wrangler, Also Hello From Goulburn N.S.W Austraila, There is an off road adventure to be had around every corner down here,
I like that..."we blew the budget", lift and tires were free. WTF . in the real world the rest of us have to pay for everything.
Always some crybaby complaining they got free parts. Its not their fualt you suck at life and dont get that most shows have sponsors
I guess I’m a “crybaby loser”, because I get what the OP was saying! Then again, maybe it’s the “losers” that don’t have reading comprehension and get their panties in a wad so much that they have to resort to insults and name calling. Like children.
Dont act like such a bitch trigger happy
They only got the lift for free. Why is that such a bad thing? You'd take a free lift too.
TDGarage and can’t even do their own work lol
I had a wrangler that had the dull plastic pieces and I used Meguiar's "Like New" and it worked great. You just wipe it on and rub it in a little bit with a rag. It darkened the plastic pieces and made it look 100% better.
Should have done a spray can 2k clear ok those plastic pieces. They are going to fade within a year now.
Taking those fender flares off was such a hassle, that I just put masking tape all around the Jeep’s frame and spray painted them while they were attached. Turned out great but now I’m ready for some new metal cloak flares for more tire clearance! Great work though!
Looking great guys. I love this series!
I'd have started with just anti-swaybar disconnects, 31-33" x 10.5" siped mudders, a lunchbox locker or 2, and a winch. You might need a 1" bodylift to clear 33x10.5s, but the stock rubber body mounts may need polyurethane replacements by now anyway. 35s could then potentially fit by tubing the fenders and installing adjustable control arms, but 31s would be best for that 4cyl and stock gears/axles.
I like keeping the COG low, and lockers will generally get you further than a lift...while a winch will get you home.
Try leaving off the plastic front bumper pieces, gives it a way better look and costs nothing. Also, painting those chrome headlight trim rings black ties it all together and is another cheap, easy thing to do.
Hahaha.
"It's a Harbor Freight one, it might kill me"
Funny
Think the Jeep would look better again if the hard top colour could be changed to black too
They have a budget constraint and it's not that bad. From factory it would've been black bumpers/trim with a tan top so I think it's fine.
I’ve seen a two tone Jeep similar to this model running around, the top is aqua blue, looks nice, not typical though.
Broken Fuel Gauge i think they are way past that budget now 😂
Black would be sweet I was thinking the same thing.
Maybe look better but when your in the sun,
I added an Aussie Locker to the rear-diff on my 215,000 mile YJ and it's a Billy Goat now! Under $300 bucks and it goes almost anywhere
Dang I was hoping for some 33’s and a set of 15” rims
just painted my Xterra last night. removed grill and front bumper, rear bumper cover, steps and rear corners. i masked the plastic bar down the doors, the fog lights and the rear bumper. painted everything plus the receiver and holy cow it's amazing. Nissan likes to used 4 shades of gray which fade into 6-8 different shades and this is the way to go. the Jeep looks great.
The black paint on the side steps is a big mistake that will wear off in no time and look like crap.
They looked really easy to remove so they can probably repaint it over and over if needed
Better to just leave them off
I thought they were just going to do new side steps
100% I probably would of done raptor liner just so it wouldn't wear so fast
It would be better to put on
some rock sliders. 👍
I think the best part of this video series is watching father and son working together. I wish I could just wrench on one more random project with my dad, while just joking and spending time together again.
Looking good boys, mighty good.
Old school letters out! Grab the Power Drill ! Great video guys! Jeep looks great!
Great job but the jeep is going to be even more gutless with those taller tires without a gear change.
JazzedHellcat the tires and only an inch or two taller. Don’t be a dick.
@@manillafresh57 I guess you dont know how under powered the engine is. The only Dick I see here is you!
JazzedHellcat just you
You guys did a great job on with the lift kit and tires which “fit” the vehicle without making your Jeep look overdone and ridiculous . The painted red tow hooks pop and look good. PERFECT even if you’ve blown the budget!
I have to stop watching this channel. Jeeps and AR 15s are big boy Legos. I can't resist either.
hahaha its addictive
I really like how you guys mentioned the importance of NOT cheaping out on tires or suspension. Spacer lifts and what not make sense when you're lifting something that's very new because you're retaining parts that are still new, but with a project that already has warn coils/shocks the extra few hundred bucks is well worth it. Another avenue that one could take (had you guys not had a sponsor or time constraint) for wheels/tires would be to look at JK take offs. There are always tonnes of brand new or next to brand new tires and wheels for sale in my area that people have just taken off of their Jeeps and are selling for considerably less than what that tire/something comparable would sell for from the tire shop.
I'd have left the bumper ends off
Dustin Scott exactly. They are ugly, an have no function at all.
I love Moab. My aunt and uncle own Slick Rock Campground! Man what a life! They’ve taken me just about everywhere,
Poison Spider Mesa and Lion’s Back!! Now THAT was an ass-puckering ride!!
Definitely would have went with 33s but looks good!
Red was absolutely correct for those recovery hooks. Looking good.
You could have saved a lot of money on the budget and installed the lift kit and replaced the brakes and rotors yourselves. About $1000 savings.
They were stressed for time because they had other commitments - I wouldn't really count that cost because you can always do it yourself
I think they know that that's why they mentioned it in the video
Yep, a cheap Jeep or any project is only cheap if you do the work yourself. They had a time restraint issue, so we will give them a pass. Love the show tho
not much of a budget build with everything being supplied not hating but some of us like to see what can learn for our own rigs lol
Looks great. Roman, you might like this. If you want to enhance the look of the front a bit, paint the head light bezels black. All Wranglers look better with black bezels, especially the TJ's. And maybe lose the front bumper end caps.
The cheap Jeep is looking good guys.
@ 6:55 Tommy come on my guy, you know the difference between an open end wrench and a crescent wrench! Im gonna give you the benefit of the doubt and say it was probably the paint fumes. Good video guys! That thing is sparklin now!
Such an awesome series 🙌🏼
Yes, really enjoy this!
I put it away so i don't lose it but forgot where i put it lol. Classic
LOOKS AWESOME
When painting plastics a plastic adhesion promoter should be used as the base before painting the color on. After a few heat cycles of expansion and contraction the paint will crack and peel off again. But no big deal, at least you know the process now to re-do them for next time and I'm sure they will get scratched and beat up on the trail. Keep up the good work TFL!
J.e.e.p.
Just Empty Every Pocket 😁👍
My 4 cyl 3-auto was (and continues to be) a constant labor of love.
Great job guys 👍👍👍
Teo P my xj loves eating my wallet
@@mikefahy482
Hahaha,
But to clarify, I didn't mean in terms of reliability, but the constant tinkering, mods, and incremental improvements one does to his beloved Jeep 😉👍
Teo P meant reliability and upgrades was looking online and finding new ways to spend money
@@mikefahy482
Hehe 😁
I get way too excited when I see a CheapJeep video come up on you channel, keep em' coming guys this is awesome!
we all get a little exited
God, I love your channel ! Peacefrom510
I just loosened mine and slid some news paper behind it. Then spray bombed it with bed coat. Saved a ton of time.
If you use some black silicone behind the flares it will keep mud and water from getting in between them and rusting the body out.
Nice Job
Really amazing that there was no rust underneath the fender flares. Only vehicle I have seen this clean was a Ford ranger I bought in Texas. Good call on the red tow hooks, or safety orange would have been good AAZ well
Should have just left the bumberettes off. It looks better and performs better off road.
jeffrey Cordle not legal
@@interpol007 Yes it is
Well I'm impressed, they undid 25 or so screws, painted 4 flares, painted and installed two hooks!
In the next video they'll surely unveil a locker for the rear and have it installed bu someone else.
There's a whole 3 minute video...
That was exhausting.....listening to Tommy.....
Fantastic, and still under $10,000 total?
Glad you went letters out. When he flipped letters in I was like oh no letters out
I am so disappointed. 33x9.50 or 33x10.50 would have fit so, SO nice even though it meant that you would have had to use 15” wheels. They would have even fit under the flares if you used an OEM Jeep wheel; like the spare you had. It looks nice, but, dare I say it, common. I am glad you guys went with the quality lift, though. Quality isn’t cheap.
Agreed, I’d have ditched those Rubi rims on Craigslist and gotten some factory 15’ 5 stars
The 33X9.50 was the perfect tire for my 4 Banger TJ. Off road, it was unstoppable.
33” tires on a 2” lift with a 2.5L engine and Dana 30s is an awful idea.
I guess you don’t wheel your Jeep huh? These tires are perfect for what they installed...
You can always regear , plus Dana 30+35 will do pizza cutters all day long.
@@CaptainCooter I had no issues with BFG AT/KO 33X9.50 on my 1998 Jeep TJ with a 4 Cylinder and 4.10 gears. But I also had a catback, bored out 4.0L throttle body with a smoothed intake manifold, and a cold air intake. Plus, to get better burn in the cylinders, I swapped out the stock plugs for a fresh set of Champion Copper Plus as these work the best in this style of motor. Perhaps my Jeep would have been "rocket fast" if I had not added the bigger tires, but I had a C4 Vette if I wanted speed and this TJ for my off road adventures and this combination worked very well.
Tommy, it's the little things that go a long way, and wearing a "Fender Custom Shop" t-shirt while working on Jeep fenders is much appreciated! Great video!
Tax write offs you guys will be fine
This is my favorite UA-cam series on a car restoration. This seems like it was probably such a fun project
LOL @ painting the fenders, they’ll look like garbage within a year, should have dyed them.
@@thrrpt5955 good to know...my son's TJ needs a little sprucing up and he wants to paint them with a flat black, Krylon
Remember to sand between coats
@@m1cajah Plasti-dip is matte too and it's easier to redo in the future. The key is to do at least 8 coats. Mine are still nice after a year and others have said it lasted them 5 years.
$100 an hour for labor? Those folks are ripping you off. It's $55 an hour at every garage in my town. Great looking Jeep and it's great seeing a father/son video.
Lift and tires on a 4 banger 😑
Lol at Tommy thinking the thickness of the spacer is the lift achieved
How disappointing...... you should do your own work!
Did you not hear them say that they were going to be gone for the next 5 days? They’re inexperienced doing work like that and didn’t want to run into any issues before they had to be at Moab.
How disappointing...your comment, that is...
Do whatever makes sense at the time
Conspirazy exactly
Just a tip if you ever re-do the bumpers and fender flares again, try the spray can truck bed liner. It gives them an awesome powder coated look and is extremely durable. I've never had much luck with normal spraypaint on Jeep parts
I used to have that exact jeep. Miss it greatly.
I like the lift. If my math is correct, it was about 1600 for the lift and another 1000 for the new tires. So, about 2600. I'm including the lift kit that you guys got for 900ish. That's doable for the average Joe I think. Great video, great series. The Jeep looks great!!PS: Nothing beats the look of Tommy's Jeep though IMO.
Rust-Oleum also makes it clear coat you could have put on afterwards help protect the paint.
what a nice job guys!! what i admire even more is the father son relationship between you two. i hope when my son is older we can go wheeling, camping and fix cars like you guys!!!
I honestly cant believe this Jeep was only $6,500ish. This is an awesome series, nice find and nice upgrades!
6.5 with a hardtop is so cheap
Black Magic works really good for those dulled plastic pieces.
If you had the option from Teraflex you should've done 3-4" of lift. You can keep stock control arms and run bigger tires. 33" at least if you have the gearing for it. 3.73 is a good gearing for the 4.0L and 33's.
It went from a mall crawler to its orignal how God intended form. Looks good!
Wow, great work guys. Am I the only one that thinks the hard top would look great in black?
Interesting that you went with the LT245/75R16 tires which are the OEM size tires on the TJ Rubicon. I think once you have the tires mounted and inflated that they will be about a 31" tire (spec from BFG says they are 30.5" when mounted).
Im happy to see someone else suffered through removing the stock fenders as I did. I recently though about upgrading them, then I remembered the job of re spraying them. Over my dead body am I doing that again.
Did he really say 245/75r16s were a odd ball, hard tire size to find? 😂😂😂😂
Love watching you guys fix this up. If you had gone to 265-75R-16 you would have gained almost 2" of width and only 1" of height. I hope you replaced that hitch pin with a locking one, or else you're going to loose that recovery hitch at Walmart!
Does anyone else not like the look of that hard top color? I would have personally painted the top black just like the bumpers and fenders. But other than that, good video guys!!!
Man, that’s looking nice especially with BFG tires. It looks more like a proper Jeep now.
I am glad you decided to not run the drill bit into that hole. You used just the tap which is perfect for your situation. Great job.
That rotor did not need to be replaced. You could have had the rotors resurfaced at an auto parts store for $10 each, and just replaced the pads.
You might have been able to find a matching rim at the junkyard (pull-apart, etc.).
You've done a great job on improving the looks for cheap. I think you have made the perfect choices on the lift & tires. And the red tow hooks.
Guys, now that Jeep looks really good!!!!
‘Tommy,dads always wins..no good arguing with old men’!!lol 🤭🤭
Next up, gear changes to offset the bigger tires and increased rolling resistance, so that lil 4 banger can move the thing again.