Jeep Front Suspension Repair on a Budget: Fixing My Cheap Jeep's Rough Ride

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  • @bordercollieinachallenger3933
    @bordercollieinachallenger3933 Рік тому +106

    After watching Jared's video on the 4runner, I went out a bought a 1995 4runner in beautiful condition with a blown head gasket at 105,000 miles. No rust on the body and frame. I took it on as a challenge to prove to myself I could accomplish things as good as Jared could do. Thanks, Jared for allowing me to make questionable choices. After completing the 4Runner I am going Jeep shopping. Maybe one with a lot of rust. I can try my hand at welding. Thanks Jared!

    • @AnthonyRBlacker
      @AnthonyRBlacker Рік тому +9

      Heck yes!! That's AWESOME!! I did heads on an 04 Honda Pilot - timing belt broke and it's an interference engine. I am kinda a mechanic, but not a professional by job or anything, ended up rebuilding both heads and all, got it running back to normal for under 800 bucks total with tools (needed a few specialty tools I didn't already own) all the timing stuff, water pump, gaskets, new valves (they were bent!!) etc. etc. but yeah it's a GREAT feeling to bring life back to a car isn't it!?! - this Honda had 240,000 miles on it, ended up finding out the timing belt broke because the camshaft on the right head actually wore the bearing out so I had to replace that camshaft and hone the head. It was an AWESOME job to do!! I fixed it though!

    • @dan725
      @dan725 Рік тому +9

      hell yeah that’s what this is about! One time Jared talked of that one car that stays with you forever. Jared talked while on the verge of tears about his MKIII Supra. I related so hard. I have a comparatively new 2013 Audi A3 which is that car. First date with my wife? That was the car. Drive away from my wedding? That car. It’s the car that’s in the background on road trip and special life event pictures.
      It’s a fun yet practical car but had so many issues (water pump, oil separator unit, electrical issues, intake valves fouling, bad plugs and coil packs… etc…). I did so much of that work myself and made the car better with more robust parts. After 100k miles now, it runs so smoothly and even better than when it was new! I have ZERO mechanic background, yet Jared inspired me to just get to work and make my car better. I LOVE this channel, and love this community this channel has made!

    • @thagerdorn2009
      @thagerdorn2009 Рік тому +3

      ​@@AnthonyRBlackermy 07 Odyssey has 306k on the original engine and trans. Runs like it has 10 miles on it. But not the highest mileage vehicle I've ever owned. Had a 98 Lexus ES300 with 451k back in 2016, it's still on the road and I can only imagine how many miles are on it now

  • @stephenbonsib455
    @stephenbonsib455 Рік тому +225

    Less wrong with it than someone's McLaren! lol

    • @joelgodin2378
      @joelgodin2378 Рік тому +14

      Buuurn!!

    • @Craig-wp3pz
      @Craig-wp3pz Рік тому +10

      @@joelgodin2378 bit salty 🧂

    • @hurk130
      @hurk130 Рік тому +23

      Mcclaren 's! Plural.....

    • @edbon7062
      @edbon7062 Рік тому +5

      two things i don't like: Rust and Water damage and those two have a lot in common. Lucky me🤷‍♂️

    • @Jenuin
      @Jenuin Рік тому +8

      LoL shots fired 😂❤

  • @lancemcswain214
    @lancemcswain214 Рік тому +21

    You're an easy guy to support and we appreciate the content. Mostly I appreciate and enjoy your genuineness and and the way you explain things when you're wrenchin.

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 Рік тому +60

    I find Jared very relaxing to watch work, always explaining what his doing & why it needs doing, thanks big fella, Rj in Oz

    • @forfluf
      @forfluf Рік тому +1

      I find him relaxing too but @1.25 speed.

    • @joealex65
      @joealex65 Рік тому +1

      @@forfluf Rocky numbers, try 1.8 speed! 😂

  • @bigkev10101
    @bigkev10101 Рік тому +30

    I am not a Jeep person but I do like the videos on the repairs you are doing to it. The videos on the Wizard’s Ferrari will be great. That car is awesome. Keep up the good work.

  • @jimmullenax2872
    @jimmullenax2872 Рік тому +11

    I come here for Jared’s chill demeanor and info. Bad thing happens, he smiles, grits his teeth, and gets through it

  • @markkeller1778
    @markkeller1778 Рік тому +26

    Jared, if you read this. Watching you labor over a $1.00 Jeep with that SICK Ferrari in the background, really shows the integrity of your channel. Thank you for your hard work, it is very much appreciated 👍.

    • @ST62382
      @ST62382 Рік тому

      Maybe it just needs an antibiotic

  • @chevtruck1000
    @chevtruck1000 Рік тому +4

    I feel your pain , brought a '90 YJ 4.2 litre back to life after I trailered it home from where I picked it up. Didn't have the rust issues but the front end was in similar condition. It's a daily driver now and well worth the time and money spent on it.

  • @KingKeson
    @KingKeson Рік тому +7

    Two weeks without Jared I was starting to go feral without some of his wisdom! Keep it up brother!

  • @MatthewBekker
    @MatthewBekker Рік тому +6

    I loved the brake joke I love how real you are Jared showing how things just happen as you said "it parked for rust and mechanical faliure " who thought it would fight. Keep it real

  • @gregedmand9939
    @gregedmand9939 Рік тому +1

    Hoo boy! I would not have wanted to try tackling that rusted front end with just a set of driveway jack stands. Never mind the frame repairs that you DID do on the ground. You da man, Jared!

  • @commish85
    @commish85 Рік тому +14

    Feel like the words of wisdom at the end were made for a couple of other UA-camrs. Great video Jared as usual.

    • @AoiKaze2000
      @AoiKaze2000 Рік тому +3

      Yeah, it raises an eyebrow about who he's referring to....

    • @whytalkwhenyoucanyel
      @whytalkwhenyoucanyel Рік тому +1

      @@andoletubewho?!?! Give me the tea 😂

    • @theotherchannel2279
      @theotherchannel2279 Рік тому

      @@andoletube more info please!

    • @AoiKaze2000
      @AoiKaze2000 Рік тому

      @@andoletube I wonder what went so far south that it torched the friendship...

  • @yukimasaheppe
    @yukimasaheppe Рік тому

    Do every repair by just throwing the new parts on it. So satisfying 😊

  • @gman6861
    @gman6861 Рік тому +2

    Gerard you’re the best

  • @rongosserandsneakersteez3566
    @rongosserandsneakersteez3566 Рік тому +1

    Bro ,miss wathcing you and Tarvarish on the same show. You made a lot happen on the show, we need a reunion.

  • @mrray55
    @mrray55 Рік тому +12

    Jared as long as you keep putting out videos, I'll keep watching and liking them. I'll get me a shirt when finances allow. ✌️

  • @txkent
    @txkent Рік тому +4

    Hey Jared, you're one of the few UA-camrs that I would actually enjoy hanging out with. Keep up the amazing work and I just ordered a shirt, so I'll be rocking that pretty soon.

  • @JRs-Garage
    @JRs-Garage Рік тому +2

    I like the fact that the same “Real life stuff “happens to me every time I wrench on a car
    And Jared reflects that in his videos !
    Keep it up Jared !

  • @charliegarcia3267
    @charliegarcia3267 11 місяців тому +2

    Jeep repair starts at 8:22

  • @etscrapping9923
    @etscrapping9923 Рік тому +1

    I work at dorman in Portland Tennessee. Glade to see there working with someone on UA-cam.

  • @DirtSweatGears
    @DirtSweatGears Рік тому +4

    Thanks for this video, while I don't have death wobble, my TJ front suspension is starting to get a little loosey goosey. I try to watch all your videos - including the sponsored segments - because I know how much it helps the channel. Keep up the great work, you're an inspiration...at least you are to me!

  • @Jack-gy7cs
    @Jack-gy7cs Рік тому +1

    How nice of Jeep to finally straighten out my nomenclature. They labeled it for me. What I had always called a radiator fan the call a "CAUTION FAN". Thanks Jeep.

  • @justinmilam1350
    @justinmilam1350 Рік тому +8

    Track bar is the word you were searching for. With a 4” lift, you really need an adjustable track bar.

  • @azzanal-sinani3413
    @azzanal-sinani3413 Рік тому +11

    I was getting bored then the video notifications go on from a questionable garage ❤

  • @richardharvey8939
    @richardharvey8939 Рік тому

    Loved it. Glad your taking us along for the ride. 🎉

  • @bart9859
    @bart9859 Рік тому +2

    One step forward, two steps back, but if you keep moving forward you are not where you were, but closer to where you want to be. Which is always a good day in the shop!

  • @andykeen6219
    @andykeen6219 Рік тому +8

    I think death wobble is pretty common for any vehicle that has a king pin setup. I had to fix this on my Suzuki Jimny/Samurai. Love this channel ❤

  • @patrickmorrissey2271
    @patrickmorrissey2271 Рік тому

    Great job.
    Look, with project type cars... This is the reality... You work, you wait for parts, you work some more....
    Not sure how this is a money making project... But what do I know.... But if you wanted the Jeep for yourself, this is one way to get one, without breaking the bank.... And you'll always have the personal pride of having fixed it yourself, which is priceless....

  • @michaelreynolds1904
    @michaelreynolds1904 Рік тому +4

    Track bar is the term you are looking for. Great project!

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 Рік тому

    Jared, I am glad to hear about Dorman making a kit to eliminate the death wobble. I have had cars with the death wobble and I hate it when it happens. Impact wrench with a regular socket, Great example of questionable choices. Classic! I have to change Ball Joints on my 2007 Yukon before we go on vacation in Colorado. Thanks for the quick example of using
    a ball joint press on the vehicle!

  • @thekrebscycle
    @thekrebscycle Рік тому +5

    Awesome work Jared! Super happy I could help with the build!!

  • @munklemunky2036
    @munklemunky2036 Рік тому +1

    Thank you jared. Especially the encouraging message in the end. ❤

  • @erikbarbee3907
    @erikbarbee3907 Рік тому +3

    Chrome socket on an impact… Rebel, I like it.

  • @denniswargo4184
    @denniswargo4184 Рік тому +9

    You just skipped over removing the broken bolt as a rust belter that’s always my favorite part lol

  • @cconnon1912
    @cconnon1912 Рік тому +1

    The slightest front wheel bearing play will add greatly to death wobble. If you have it apart. change them. It’s worth the $250ish.

  • @twodogsyyc6729
    @twodogsyyc6729 Рік тому +2

    Cmon 500k Jared and his team deserve it and way more.. I luv all your vids. Entertaining and educational and always with a smile.

  • @EnderMalcolm
    @EnderMalcolm Рік тому +2

    Ahhh, major brake repairs. My 2014 ford fusion had to have that last fall. The rear discs were completely seized and not applying any braking force. Ended up with new pads, rotors, calipers, two flushes, and some other stuff on my own time, and then had to take it for a factory service at the dealership because the brake fluid I bought was apparently contaminated. I was going to just do a brake service, but I was at the 50K mark anyways, so got everything done. Expensive, but worth it. Those new brakes feel amazing, very confidence inspiring and I don't lock up the fronts anymore.
    Unfortunately now I need to diagnose the transmission. I was driving home today, went up a short hill, and BAM, it slipped gears real bad. I thought I had been hit by the following vehicle.

  • @johnnyB1968
    @johnnyB1968 Рік тому

    Great to see you Jared, missed you, now binge watching you and the channel is great. Thank you for this .

  • @andrewfletcher5584
    @andrewfletcher5584 Рік тому

    Thank you for listening to the merch ideas!! Love the energy you bring in your videos, the down to earth positive attitude, and love seeing progress on the vehicles. Keep up the good work and I think my Jurassic park Chevy 2500 needs a Questionable Garage sticker, will be ordering in a few minutes!! Thanks Mr Pink!

  • @howiediy9917
    @howiediy9917 Рік тому

    I feel your pain. I have been working on rusty Jeeps for years. I bought my 1999 Wrangler TJ with a dead clutch and rotted frame. I replaced repaired all the same things you are dealing with. I can't believe the irony when you couldn't come up with the name of the Jeep radius arm then explained how you were going to remove the stubborn bolt to get you "back on track". Us jeepers call the link a track bar. I still have nightmares of cutting the track bar bolt with a sawzall and having hot rubber bushing bits bouncing off my arms because the bushing sleeve had seized to the bolt. Keep up the good content and embrace the suck of working on old rusty Jeeps. You might want to make sure you are up to date on your Tetnus shot though.

  • @PowerSportsQuebec
    @PowerSportsQuebec Рік тому +2

    This series is starting off really good!

  • @hannahl8723
    @hannahl8723 Рік тому

    On a budget, the series for normal people. love it!

  • @simscoordinator
    @simscoordinator Рік тому +1

    Jared you are a very talented mechanic and I truly like that Jeep and have faith in your work. Keep up the good work. God bless

  • @chriswoods4704
    @chriswoods4704 Рік тому +1

    Well that thing was a lot of NO maintenance. I always left my jeeps stock (had 2 tj's and 1 jk) put better tires on them never played with suspension and never had problems with death wobble. Always oil sprayed my jeeps and never had any real rust to worry about and I am in Ottawa Ontario Canada (cars get white here with the salt we use in the winter). Cool build TJ's are great jeeps.

  • @johnnychun9728
    @johnnychun9728 Рік тому +2

    This feels nice and different.

  • @trapjohnson
    @trapjohnson Рік тому +1

    KC Daylighters doing a good job of reflecting Jared's mood.

  • @mikekozi-lester3887
    @mikekozi-lester3887 Рік тому +1

    Hello Jarid!!!! Good workmanship!!! And hopefully you get those parts to make it a Stalion !!!

  • @michigandogman3060
    @michigandogman3060 3 місяці тому

    Just got a 2004 tj for free from my neighbor, it has rust issues but runs great. I am going to be fixing the suspension and rust but the tj is completely unmodified so no hacked up crap to deal with. I am looking forward to fixing this thing up and wheeling it.

  • @bgee461
    @bgee461 Рік тому +4

    That dorman stuff is awesome, way easier and probably cheaper to get the kit than try to cobble together over time and keeping paying for alignments.

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 Рік тому +2

    I just went through my front suspension for death wobble on my '06 TJ. I replaced everything including the castle nuts. She drives like new. I've had her since new (13 miles on the odometer when I test drove her).

  • @wreckclues
    @wreckclues Рік тому +2

    I feel your pain except my project truck is a 6X6 5-Ton. You, Derek and a few others inspire me to make questionable choices

  • @justinwise6950
    @justinwise6950 Рік тому +2

    I had no idea Dorman made that kit! I might have to get that for my TJ.

  • @wheeler1176
    @wheeler1176 Рік тому +3

    Keep them coming , always like seeing a video from you

  • @tazbertdt
    @tazbertdt Рік тому +6

    Mind bottling = Spending too much time with Derek from VGG. 😄

  • @michaellaun
    @michaellaun Рік тому +2

    Going to keep an eye on this project!

  • @Gemmellot
    @Gemmellot Рік тому

    Finally somoene used the word "Grunge" in a sentence not related to music. Thank you Jared =).

  • @artyross392
    @artyross392 Рік тому

    Hang in there. You've got this. Take a break and come back to it 💪

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Рік тому

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @GrandDungeonDad
    @GrandDungeonDad Рік тому

    Watching you use the fork on the tie rod ends reminded me of doing the same steering rack replacement on my toyota that hardware is usually rusted together so bad you almost have to jump on the damn fork to get it to break loose. I literally lifted the right side of my truck off the ground before it let go and that was after heating it with the torch and applying WD40. Now I enjoy watching you wrench and living vicariously through you :-)

  • @hayneshvac2
    @hayneshvac2 Рік тому

    Loved the edit on throwing breaks on...lmao...very imaginative...thank you for the content.

  • @strongereveryday2302
    @strongereveryday2302 Рік тому +3

    Its ALWAYS worth it with a Jeep Wrangler. Once you have one you'll understand. You become one of the cool kids and you are just happier.

  • @Last_Responder
    @Last_Responder Рік тому +8

    Closer and closer.. soon it will be ready to go.. question is when do you put the big v8 in? Or is that too questionable 🤔 lol! Another great episode!

  • @craigbomer8962
    @craigbomer8962 Рік тому

    I feel your pain. I picked up a $500 2002 Subaru WRX out of a family friend's backyard. It was a "I'm tired of looking at it, I want it gone" type of situation. Flat tires, no brakes, and the previous owner (friend's son) and a buddy "put an engine in it then it didn't want to move, so they gave up." I fired it up in their yard, got it towed to my place, and replaced a whole laundry list of parts to get it to drive. I quickly found out the engine would push through the clutch when you would hit boost. Pulled out the transmission and replaced the fried clutch. Finally took it for some extended drives and everything seemed fine. Went to finally put gas in it, wouldn't take fuel. I replaced the plugged up EVAP canister, it took fuel. I cleaned it up, waxed it, polished the headlights, and the day I was going to put it up for sale, it shattered a plastic timing belt pulley and grenaded the engine. I got a salvage yard engine for it and got it all cleaned up and re-sealed with a fresh timing belt and component kit right as winter set in this past November. I'm about ready to un-bury the engine from the corner of my garage and put it back in the car now that the weather has finally started to turn in my area. It seems like every time I get ahead with this car, something else goes wrong. At this rate, I'm not sure when I'll finally be ready to sell it.

  • @TheAmos1
    @TheAmos1 Рік тому +2

    you said it best, you're fixing it right... and that is a win... well to me. the brakes... oh yeah 😄👍

  • @yellowbeard9981
    @yellowbeard9981 Рік тому +1

    It sounded strange to hear an American say "knackered" I thought that was just an English thing lol. Thanks for another great video .... and excellent words of wisdom at the end

  • @AOKeefe82
    @AOKeefe82 Рік тому

    This is a sick series - more of it please!

  • @rotoregonian6857
    @rotoregonian6857 Рік тому +4

    You will not fully cure that with all those parts until that track bar gets lowered. A 4 inch lift is right at the point where it starts to impart bump steer and starts the death wobble. Either the frame end needs to come down or the axle end up. It may not wobble after those parts but as soon as any one part gets the slightest wear it will start again.

  • @alexandrecouture2462
    @alexandrecouture2462 Рік тому +1

    I'm more into old Jags than Jeeps, but I do enjoy this series. One advantage of it being a Jeep vs a Jag is that you don't have to wait 3 weeks to receive parts from UK almost every single time.

  • @keithmason9342
    @keithmason9342 Рік тому

    Hey Jared, let's face it, you bought the gift that keeps on giving. Headaches that is. Good luck, you're going to need it. Thanks and we'll see you next time.

  • @MarchHare59
    @MarchHare59 Рік тому +1

    Other than being cursed by design and planned obsolescence it's really a very nice jeep and I'm sure that it will find a buyer that will give it a good home fairly quickly. Kudos for saving the old girl from the scrap yard.

  • @hayneshvac2
    @hayneshvac2 Рік тому

    A neat trick I learned from youtube, remove a lug stud , get a smaller bolt long enough to hit the spindle, put a nut on the bolt on the backside of the hub, and essentially create a puller

  • @jhfoever
    @jhfoever Рік тому

    Almost about to hit 400k subs! Go Jared!

  • @contracostaexpert
    @contracostaexpert Рік тому +1

    For doing all that work on the frame, you should spring for the metal frame reinforcements available there.

  • @Viraqua
    @Viraqua Рік тому

    Copper Nickel brake line for the win. I've destroyed many a brake flaring tools trying to flare steel.

  • @JohnWiku
    @JohnWiku Рік тому +2

    Jared is the man!

  • @edbon7062
    @edbon7062 Рік тому +3

    I don't know what whent wrong with Tavarish personal live.
    Look I just love both of you and i wish both of you the best in the future.
    Mental health issues are not a joke i saw a man lost everything because he lost his mind one day and know he is lost forever and man… nobody deserves to end like that. Sometimes there is good, Gray and bad and that’s fine.
    Time is always right. Keep working man don't worry about the past. The present is now. Cheers dude!!

    • @tripprogers4814
      @tripprogers4814 Рік тому +1

      Actually, the toxic line I AM 99% CERTAIN was meant to go out in support of Tyler Hoover, who is going thru “a rough patch”. And, Freddie is going thru similar circumstances too..Big love to Tyler and Freddie.

  • @Dr77738
    @Dr77738 Рік тому +1

    gotta love dat... I like that you and Derek are good friends... and I like that Derek gave you pointers on how to expand you's and your you tube channel ...looking good and now is the time to do as the Romans do... o dinna, it just sound good right,?!!! lol
    any-who, and we all know who says that, but I don't want to be arrogant or rude, but I think your your you tube channel is now ready to fly and develop you're own personality.
    oh look
    it had already happened... nice job and enjoy making all your new videos 👌

  • @Chevy_90
    @Chevy_90 Рік тому +2

    Good job Jared!

  • @mymoparstoo
    @mymoparstoo Рік тому

    Another great video! I'm sure its common with all jeep owners doing mods or upgrades.

  • @kingdave6173
    @kingdave6173 Рік тому +3

    Love the channel....Who is the toxic person???🤔

  • @MidAtlanticRadioRepair
    @MidAtlanticRadioRepair Рік тому

    Interesting finish with the "toxic people" comment..... I agree with that whole-heartedly but it was a strange exit. Jared, I hope you are well my friend!!!!

  • @brackoncorbridge1966
    @brackoncorbridge1966 Рік тому

    Just Empty Every Pocket is what Jeep stands for. Or Just Except Every Problem.

  • @dealy9268
    @dealy9268 Рік тому +1

    I say keep the Jeep. Jeeps make for good much watched content. Take it out on the trails. Go get Derick and his Scout and hit the trails. Make some trail content.

  • @chriskakakis1796
    @chriskakakis1796 Рік тому

    Your welcome Jared!!!!

  • @finaltouchautodetailingllc
    @finaltouchautodetailingllc Рік тому +1

    Love your videos man, thanks for making them

  • @jasonmorgan3709
    @jasonmorgan3709 Рік тому +1

    In my experience you will not completely get rid of death wobble until you replace the “Y” style steering with the “T” style steering.

  • @michaelmahoney8887
    @michaelmahoney8887 Рік тому

    I love the '80s montage!

  • @wiredperformance6130
    @wiredperformance6130 Рік тому

    Sign me up for the class that teaches the throw brakes on technique! Quick and easy is always best!

  • @ppatmull1
    @ppatmull1 Рік тому

    Jeep: just, empty, every, pocket. great episodes, fun project

  • @tripprogers4814
    @tripprogers4814 Рік тому +1

    WOW! Did anyone catch that final “message”?? I know that both Freddy and Hoovie are going thru “a rough patch” with possible divorce. Jared, Give me a ♥ if I’m on the right track!!

  • @josephyentz870
    @josephyentz870 Рік тому +5

    That Jeep is going to be great... Someday 😊

  • @BOB70TX
    @BOB70TX Рік тому +1

    Great advice, toxic people do suck,

  • @wesleystoway6887
    @wesleystoway6887 Рік тому +1

    Maybe I’ll find a jeep or a international to fix up someday, I’m excited about the b body project, I have one myself.

  • @dJtliEswHeNhEsPeaKs
    @dJtliEswHeNhEsPeaKs Рік тому +5

    Great choice in reaching for a new manual Supra in grey. I have the same wish… may be in red. One day! Always great content… 👍

  • @SuperAleIndustries
    @SuperAleIndustries Рік тому

    Knackered, great description. Not heard it on any american channels i watch, but here in the uk its a technical term 🤣

  • @Sappy6517
    @Sappy6517 Рік тому

    "its not so post to do that" on the ball joint at 15:25 had me laughing so much lmao

  • @josephvantreeck2989
    @josephvantreeck2989 Рік тому

    Thank you Jared

  • @JonSnowsGhost
    @JonSnowsGhost Рік тому +6

    Jared has taking some of Tavarish humor and mixed it with his technical knowledge and you wind up having a relaxing vid to watch. Great work Jared.

    • @JonSnowsGhost
      @JonSnowsGhost Рік тому

      @@Pi-Mensae If you watch Tavarish channel you can see some of the influence he’s had on Jared. Curb your bias champ.

  • @mohawk2138
    @mohawk2138 Рік тому

    Love the vlog....I had to... .. .I lost you for a moment. Now I àm back

  • @narc1408
    @narc1408 Рік тому

    what would this channel be if none of the cars you bought had any issues? the unquestionable garage? editing top notch plus 1 as per usual!