I absolutely loved the "This is your Jeep" section. I now plan on camping frequently with my Jeep, but it wasn't always that way. I really just wanted one because I thought they look cool lol. And it wasn't until afterwards, thanks to the Jeep community, that I really started exploring the potential of the vehicle, and it's seriously a lifestyle change.
Thanks for watching! That’s what it’s meant to be. Don’t let anyone tell you how to build “your” jeep. We’re just thankful to have you in the community! Cheers
Congratulations on ordering your new Sahara! It's so exciting when we finally get to fulfill our long-held dreams, especially when it comes to something as special as a new vehicle. I'm sure you're counting down the days until it arrives, and I hope you have a blast driving it and making new memories. Thank you for sharing your excitement with us, and I hope you enjoy your new Sahara to the fullest!
First time Jeep owner here! 2017 JKU Rubicon in Chief, mine was pretty heavily modified by the previous owner, so my first few steps into my Jeep have been trying to return it to at least OEM+. I bought it about 3 days ago at the time of this comment, and I've been met with nothing but warm welcomes from the community, even with my temp tag still on lol. It always makes me smile when I get a wave, or even getting my first duck the day I bought it, love the Jeep community so far.
Good stuff Matt ! I've been driving Jeeps since 1978 and the one thing I've noticed is the people with new Jeeps don't know about the Jeep wave. I wave to all the Wranglers and some look at me like I have 2 heads. I guess that there not real Jeepers, just trying to look cool, and they do.
😂 im a natural waver, i miss the old days where everyone waved going down a two lane road... Now im getting spun out into a ditch by a hit and runner looking for a new vehicle...
I’m a new owner and when I first drove it I had to Jeepers wave and I naturally waved back. Someone told me about the wave and now I do it all the time to everyone! I really felt great when they waved at me the first time really warm I love it!
I just got my first Jeep. Been stalking this channel. Got a 2022 Willys. I have to say the handling at highway speed is crazy. The husband says my mudders need to wear down a bit to reduce sway. I’ve mastered the mountain roads and LOVE it! The highway is not my friend yet. I will adapt but man, I would have loved the warning. I was white knuckling it on Georgia 400 yesterday morning.
Tire balance and wheel alignment is key. Also need to make sure all the ball joints and linkages are good. Get yourself into a jeep club and they will fix a lot of these issue for you for free. That is one of the biggest benefits to owning a jeep. I just fixed my sons friends moms jeep. She needed new ball joints, tie rods and hubs. Did all of that and it just cost her about 300 bucks. There are people that have connections and discounts on parts etc. A lot of times you can even break something and someone else will have that part because they upgraded it and need to get it out of their garage so they will give it to you are sell it really cheap. There is no community like the jeepers.
Absolutely! I just purchased a used 2012 and I’m apart of a community. I’ve experienced a sensor issue and but extended warranty but you have to meet your vehicle and drive it. I’m enjoying the ride.
"If i had a nickle for everytime I heard that, I'd probably afford a 392"...Made my day!!. First time Jeep Wrangler owner here. Still scared to go off roading looking at all the crazy videos. But i am absolutely loving it and so are my Kids!!!!! Thanks for the videos, great content!!.
The funny thing is, what I wanted out of my Jeep has totally changed since I took it off roading the first time! The one thing I would advise is joining a Jeep group. There are some great ones out there.
Hey Matt thanks for the nice video. We bought our first Wrangler in June and are enjoying it very much. Have been on a few long trips with it and find it very comfortable. Haven’t gone off road yet but will eventually. I put rock rails and door sill protectors on it, and will eventually put on all terrain tires, although the stock Michelin all season tires are pretty good. Nothing but good things to say so far. Thanks again for all the great information.
I just wanted to thank you because I watched one of your other videos when you showed us what to look for when buying a used Jeep. Thanks to you, I didn’t make a big mistake. You really made a difference in my life. I love your videos. You are the best!
Saw a 20 yr old kid buy a new one and immediatly chop it up trying to install flashy aftermarket suspension parts that werent exactly for his model.... brand new and he drilled 60 holes, chopped the fenders, obnoxious graphics, a dozen fog lights that worked once, replaced factory bumpers for weak cheap tubes...turned a nice piece of equipment into a clown car with zero resale value.
Everything said in this video is so true… well done Matt..! I will say I have earned mine. I will also say your Jeep can be an evolving piece that changes with you as you move through life. It is truly a way of life. “If you know what you want to do to your Jeep always go one bigger “ ……. Great video!
I had one as a teenager and loved it so much. It was a 95 and eventually just too impractical for me to keep and I had to sell it then to get something new. I’m just now buying a newer JK and so excited. Can’t wait to start making it my own. I saw the duck on one in a parking lot and had no clue it was a thing, I almost took it thinking someone bad was marking their car 😂
Also pay attention to your oil cooling system too. That are known for going bad around the 100,000 mile mark (give or take). Can be expensive to replace or save almost $800 to $1000 by doing it yourself.
Your page is the best one out there! My husband and I have several Jeeps throughout the years and now getting ready to order our first NEW one. You are really helping us decide what WE want in our Jeep. Just us and the dogs visiting National Parks. Maybe tow a small teardrop camper. Not rock crawlers but we do live in the country and need to get through deep snow to get to our house some days 😂. You are correct want to order the right stuff up front and not have buyers remorse. Inviting my Jeep hers members over here too!
Hey Matt! I’m a huge Wrangler fan and I have always wanted one since I was a kid. I always planned on getting one when I got older; but now that I’ve hit the 30-year milestone in my life, the thought of owning my dream vehicle-a High Velocity Yellow Sahara (4xe if I dream extra hard)-still feels like a pipe dream. Every time I build my own Wrangler on Jeep’s site, I get a little depressed when I see the final price tag. Even with a 10-20% down payment my monthly would still be $1000/month… Does everyone here comfortably pay that or am I missing something? It’s mind boggling to me that people can afford 1-3 of these babies at a single time. I really enjoy being part of this group and seeing everyone’s dreams come to fruition. So my main question for you is this: How did you get there? How did you acquire your dream car(s)? I’d love any advice that you can provide! Thanks!
Paid $585 (financed) for my first 2016 Jeep wrangler unlimited sport then traded that in with 68k miles for a 2023 Jeep wrangler Sahara Altitude and pay $491 (lease to own). I didn’t pay anything upfront for either of the jeeps. Have good credit. Keep negotiating! Go to more than one dealership… find someone who will work with you. There’s a dealership who will want to beat anything offered to you.
I understand your feelings. I've always wanted a jeep since I was 18yr old. 30+ yrs later, I finally got one. I would say, lease one.... just to have the experience n see if you will want it forever. I got 4K down with $389 a month. Brand new 2023 4xe Willy, soft top
I got a 1995 YJ got it because 95 was galvanized frame and body. It is 2.5 ax5 transmission. Was on 35s with 4 inch lift. Now it is on 31s as 2.5 not pushing 35s. Absolutely love it want to put chevy either 350 NV 4500 or 4.3 NV 3500. Just paid cash for 2014 Rubicon. Plan to leave it mostly stock, as wife likes being able to get in with out chinups on cage. Has more creature comforts like ac for wife and dogs.
I've been enjoying upgrading my Jeep since I bought it last year. I started with tube doors for the summer. Then it was a front bumper, winch, led lights and upgraded skid plates. This spring I followed up with the matching rear bumper. I have a few more mods I want to do but in the end I still want my Jeep to look like a Jeep. I don't want to go too overboard and I figure that with mine being a 2 door I'll have better choices in driving lines offroad and don't necessarily have to go insane with lifts and huge tires. So to me things like diff protection which is not really visible is more important than some crazy grille. But that's me. I gut my chops years ago with Hummers and I thoroughly enjoyed a 1999 H1 that I had, but the Jeep is the modern day alternative and it's much smaller size makes it to me anyways a better choice.
Thank Matt just got my first Jeep Willy's and is best fun for driving (my dream car). Great advice thanks much Matt you got me Subscribed to your channel now.
I recently got myself a jk wrangler, I love it and hope some day the American jeep community moves to Australia. Don't get me wrong we have a great 4x4 community in Australia but America's market for the JEEPS is on another level.
My parents bought an 03 tj for me and it’s the coolest Jeep ever. It’s lifted and bright red. It’s not mine but once I save up I can buy it but until then I can still drive it
Do you think it's worth the upgrade from Grand Cherokee as a daily driver? I personally love the look of the wrangler and how they sit tall from the pavement
My 2 cents is this. Take it for a test drive, on the highway and over some bumps, potholes etc. What you are going to lose is ride comfort in a big way so be prepared for that. For a Wrangler the new ones are great! Keep in mind that is for a Wrangler specifically lol. If you compare on road habits to your Cherokee its a brick on wheels.
One thing I wish I could tell myself when building our Jeeps is not to buy cheaper parts, when they wear out to quickly you end up buying the better part anyway, thinking you are saving money at that moment comes back to bite you in the wallet. I learned this lesson buying Rough County and Rubicon Express parts, junk.
Think about a "Tread Lightly" kit. The ARB bag is close. Tree protection strap, Air Down caps, Inflator/compressor. You may have done it but a talak about protecting and preserving the trails.
I go back and forth on whether a Jeep is right for me. I live on a few hundred acres, mostly hunting land with old logging trails. I'm not really into off roading but I think a Jeep might be able to function as both a family vehicle (two kids) and a utility vehicle on my land. I work from home and am only a few miles out of town so I don't put on many miles, not super concerned about gas mileage. If it would mean I don't have to but a UTV, a Jeep might make sense...But maybe a truck would be better...or just a car and a side by side. Any opinions from people who know Jeeps?
I really want a Jeep but can't wrap my head around the price for the one I want. I know that they're a blast and I've had a lot of fun in my buddies, but dropping 65-70k seems nutty. I can "afford" one but I keep thinking about all the other things we could invest in and earn a return on. Maybe I need to just get over myself and buy an older one to mod out. Could probably get something decent for 30k all in and not use it as my everyday driver.
Man are you reading my mind. We finally put in our order yesterday. Settled on a sarge rubicon with the 6spd (wife insisted on manual). kept addons to a minimum, premium soft top, cold weather, and tow. One thing that pushed me into the rubicon, even though I liked the interior on the sport s more (come on tan cloth and no red), was that I was already saying "well I can swap the front axle with a dana44 takeoff", "well, I can re-gear and add ox lockers", well you get the point. I have SO MANY garage projects including a bus conversion, that I figured, lets just start on the right foot and it's all under warranty. I had a 6spd frontier pro4x years ago and I loved it for a lot of the stuff in the rubicon, dana 44s, locker, lift, bigger tires, suspension, skids. so it definitely seemed like the right decision since I used all of it and this is even better. This video is really on point though, I tried to be SUPER honest with myself, don't cheap out because you'll spend the money in the end, and know what you want to do. The only thing I'm on the fence on was I didn't opt for the 4.88 gears. I'm probably going to kick myself when I have to spend a weekend some day pulling the diffs apart to put them in, but we're not ditching the 33s until they wear out, and I figured with the 4.88s it would be really weird to drive.
My wife thanks me all the time for the “Amazon” mods I did. She was always losing her phone but since I put all the trays and bins in, the only thing she forgets now is to take the phone out of the bin. lol
My 21 Snazzberry is the first jeep I’ve owned. It had been 30 years since I even had been in one. Guy at work said to sign up for an adventure academy. Most expensive class ever omg did I get sucked into off-roading. Just enjoy and have fun!
The holy trinity for jeeps….(now I’m only 2 yrs in) but it goes…Bigger tires (that’s a must), lift kit (you want to sit higher, and if you take on trails you need it, I have a 3 inch lift), and light bar……that’s more of a “yeah I’m in the jeep community” thing. After that…do exactly what he said in the video and make it how u want! Screw what people think. If you like it then do it. I have angry eyes on mine and I found out a lot of people don’t like it but idc 😂
Last March (2023) I bough my first but second hand Jeep. 2009 Jeep JK Shorty ( 2 Door) hard top in Manual Transmission. I only drive manuals. I love her and will never ever drive another sedan. I already added a touch screen for Apple Car Play for music, maps and phone etc. also a reverse camera installed at same time. I would love to buy a secondhand soft top converter for this Jeep. I also need to touch up the wheels and nuts as they were bit looked after by previous owners. 2 previous owners I believe. Original windscreen also which is awesome. She has been well looked after for sure. Down the track I hope to upgrade to another 2 door newer model but second hand as I can’t afford brand new ❤°|||||||°❤ I love the iconic Jeep stripes and lights look
I have two I'm loving them My brother gave me one for a birthday gift he got at the dealer auction My second I got at the dealer auction I custom done both myself I got mines because I love all my cars and trucks with the tops off convertible 🥰I also love the jeep Community 🐤🐣🐥
Love Jeep.. Wanted to emphasise getting to know your 4WD before you spend a ton of money modifying it. A stock Jeep will do some serious off roading and while you’re wheeling you’ll get to know the mods you want.
I've had a Jeep Sport 2 dr since 2016. I love it. I got a Jeep Wrangler for more capability in Winter. Winter in Canada can be challenging and getting around in and after a big storm or blizzard is huge plus for me. Heck I don't even shovel the parking space out back that's what 4WD is for! Here's what I would add: Steering vagueness in Jeeps is legendary but if you add an aftermarket suspension lift kit that will improve greatly as so many parts are changed and re-configured that steering gets way better (if it's done properly). You have to name your Jeep, I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned in the video, name your Jeep, do it , now it's mandatory. They are noisy, get used to it, they have a rougher ride, it's a Jeep, tough it out, you bought a Jeep you are not a wimp. You pull up to a stop light, next to you is a ( insert fancy sports car here). Who's ride is cooler? Yours is of course, yours has a name. Does his/hers have a name? Probably not but yours is cooler anyway.
Guys, if you plan on lifting your jeep and putting some bigger tires in it, change the front driveshaft the stock drive shaft on these jeeps aren’t meant for that type of rotation at the angle and will wear a lot quicker, also track bar, tie rod bar, ball joints it’s expensive but it will make your life easier if you plan on having it a long time peace ✌️
Bought a brand new CJ-7 hardtop in September of 1983. I had it high centered in a rockpit with 13 miles on the clock. I still have the CJ, one owner, 258ci, T176 transmission, Dana 300 transfer, Model 20 rear and a Dana 30 up front. Oh, $10,000 original, traded in a 1977 Blazer.
#6 JEEP stand for Just Empty Every Pocket. You can spend a fortune on aftermarket stuff. most of it is not needed. depending on which model you purchased. for example, a Sport or Sahara model may need a lift, bigger tires and gears if you plan to take it rock crawling. but they are perfectly fine if you just hit dirt roads and go camping. even with stock wheels and tires, they are more capable than most people's driving capabilities. I have owned 3. a 95 YJ Sahara, a 05 TJ Sport X, and my current 2015 JKU Rubicon Hard Rock Edition. my 95 got a 2-inch lift and 33-inch tires. my 05 for a lift, bigger tires, gears, and a killer Kenwood sound system, CB, and some chrome tube bumpers, mound for jerry cans, and a high lift jack, lockers, and much more. but I have not had to modify my Rubicon hardly at all. just mounts for the high lift jack and some jerry cans. from the factory it is far more capable than my driving skills off road. in 9 years, it has never let me down, or left me stranded, or stuck in some place i could not get out of. you don't need all the goodies to go off road in your jeep. people survived outdoors long before jeeps. just get out and have fun.
We currently drive a Honda Fit. We have decided to trade for a jeep. We travel in our motorhome and will be using the Jeep for our tow car and to explore. We find we are going on roads that just do not work well with our honda. JEEP community here we come! Lynn and Danny
Thank you for this video as a fresh first time Jeep owner! Quick question, the Jeep we just bought has the exact wheels on it that your Willy's has. What is the brand and are those wheels and is the beadlock simulated and easily removable? I want to take them off if possible and change the color if easily done.
1979 CJ-7....came with a factory Turbo 400 and six. BEST DAMN JEEP! Owned it for nearly 30 years. Then bought a new one.......computer and electrical problems....tossed it for a Tacoma.
The second Jeep owner is here. The first was a 2005 TJ 2.4 liter 4 cylinder. I have always considered it a mistake to buy a Jeep with a small engine, but the fact is here - my Jeep is still running, although it has been in some troubles. Now I have a new Jeep Wrangler with a 2.0 turbocharged engine. So far, I like it. Then we'll see.
Question. What if I bought a new jeep and gave it to a jeep channel to have for a month to make content with by putting on mods to it. Do jeep channels do that? They get a jeep to make content and I get a moded jeep when done.
I bought my Rubicon 4xe with metal bumpers and an off-road camera. The only 2 most extensive mods I will do is buy the Mopar 2-inch lift and a Smitty-built gen 2 winch. I'm sticking with my original 33's.with metal bumpers
Not a Wrangler but recently placed an order on a Gladiator wanted a Rubicon but after really looking at what I would be using it for got a loaded Sport S Max Tow and so excited for it to arrive
I just bought a lifted jeep and it looks great. But when pressing on break it loses control and swerves right and left. Is this normal for lifted jeeps? Also mine sounds like a diesel but is gas and I don't see any modified exhaust. Any thoughts
Hi Matt what Jeep do you think is the best for beach 🏝️…. I live close to an island . I don’t rock crawl . It’s my daily driver as well along with normal camping and going to beach driving on sand
I just bought my first Jeep and I’m so hyped but still learning about it. I bought a Willys 2021. I will probably use it more to beach trips and stuff like that. Any advice?
This is a great video. I'd like to add; get to know your Jeep in stock form. I was really impressed with Lite Brite, when they wheeled their stock Rubicon for a while before lifting it. I was impressed with what it was capable of. Also keep in mind your limitations. While 37" tires will look awesome are they practical? Are they affordable? Etc.
Hahaha the Jeep wave! I drove a Corvette 77. I put over 400 miles on it and people would wave at me and I had a Harley and you know there’s a Harley wave. I got rid of both of them and I bought the Jeep and I thought, thank God I don’t have to do the wave anymore and then there’s a “Jeep wave”? I can understand it if it was my dad’s navy issue 1946 Willis jeep, but a jeep wave just cause I bought Jeep off the lot? 😂. Thank you for explaining that to me. BTW that Corvette took me places a truck couldn’t go. When I found out the frame had been welded from a major hit and it already had well over 200,000 miles “I drove it like I stole it”. Going from the vette to a jeep was slightly disappointing because the turning radius of a vette and I literally passed parked trucks and jeeps getting to back woods blue grass parties. I could take that vette to the front door. “Hey honey I’m riding back with Mary to the truck when she leaves” I mean 4 miles deep in the woods! 😂. The only problem was the oil pan on the bottom. A Chevy truck engine with massive tires and a fiberglass body, I went places my Jeep can’t go. When my father died the navy issue 1946 Willis Jeep was still running. My father was born in 1925. He was a life long military man. He retired at 72 years old. I wanted it bad. But there were family issues and we had to have a forced auction.
I know this is pedantic, but with “earn yours” there should not be an apostrophe. I don’t usually comment on grammar because we all make mistakes, but if it’s going to be your catchphrase you might as well get it right! I’ve watched your new channel from the beginning as I got my second Jeep, and first brand new, this Spring.
Hey Matt, Will from Naperville, Illinois I have 2018 Sahara 2.0 turbo I am having trouble with the back plug in the backseat it does not work. Can you do a show on that?
Matt When we hitting some trails in PA? I’m itching to go wheeling and need see what that JLUR XR can do. We have a Rubi 4XE and my High Tide to keep up with yours. Great video as usual and great point in the ducks IMO. My family loves them. As a man in his 40s with teenagers and multiple Jeeps it’s always fun ducking a Jeep at random parking lot and even more fun getting one. My Wife’s copper brown JKU gets so many more than my new High Tide but it’s fine….. really it’s fine. 😊😊 Another great video Keep it up !!
i love the tires on your jeep. I am new to jeep world and wondeirng what size are those tires that you have on. I dont want to do any lift. just getting tough tires like your. thanks in advance
Man, our Jeep dealer just got a Wrangler Rubicon 392 and it’s beautiful. I almost want to go trade my new Limited Ram for it, but since we recently bought a 2022 2dr Rubicon turbo, it wouldn’t make much sense, but I can dream.
Aloha and good 👍 evening 🌙 Matt. This is a terrific video 📼 that you presented for this topic. For me, it would be for my daily driving with some Off-Road use when needed.
I just bought a wrangler, I just have one question. I’ve figured out all the 4wd drive but I can’t find anything that tells me where to put the 4wd. When I got the car the shifter was all the way up in 4lo. But am I supposed to keep it there or put that in neutral? I just left it in 4lo and it seems to be fine? I’d just hate to be using 4lo without knowing it and mess something up but I also don’t wanna flip it to neutral and start driving and mess it up. I just cannot find anything anywhere that explained anything to me
First time Jeep owner here. My wife and I absolutely love it. So glad we didn't listen to some of the mechanics who said they were junk.
I love mine too!
I think its junk for the price tag but in a world where every vehicle is junk... 🫤
Give it time.
I absolutely loved the "This is your Jeep" section. I now plan on camping frequently with my Jeep, but it wasn't always that way. I really just wanted one because I thought they look cool lol. And it wasn't until afterwards, thanks to the Jeep community, that I really started exploring the potential of the vehicle, and it's seriously a lifestyle change.
Thanks for watching! That’s what it’s meant to be. Don’t let anyone tell you how to build “your” jeep. We’re just thankful to have you in the community! Cheers
Great video! I ordered a new Sahara and I can't wait. I'm over 50 and FINALLY got what always wanted since I was a teenager.
Congratulations on ordering your new Sahara! It's so exciting when we finally get to fulfill our long-held dreams, especially when it comes to something as special as a new vehicle. I'm sure you're counting down the days until it arrives, and I hope you have a blast driving it and making new memories. Thank you for sharing your excitement with us, and I hope you enjoy your new Sahara to the fullest!
I had the same dream I bought mine last December at 40 always been my dream car and I’ll drive tj for the rest of my life now
I’m in my 50s and just ordered mine last month. It’s been my dream car since I was a kid.❤😊
First time Jeep owner here! 2017 JKU Rubicon in Chief, mine was pretty heavily modified by the previous owner, so my first few steps into my Jeep have been trying to return it to at least OEM+. I bought it about 3 days ago at the time of this comment, and I've been met with nothing but warm welcomes from the community, even with my temp tag still on lol. It always makes me smile when I get a wave, or even getting my first duck the day I bought it, love the Jeep community so far.
Jeep community is great!
Good stuff Matt ! I've been driving Jeeps since 1978 and the one thing I've noticed is the people with new Jeeps don't know about the Jeep wave. I wave to all the Wranglers and some look at me like I have 2 heads. I guess that there not real Jeepers, just trying to look cool, and they do.
It’s hit or miss sometimes on the wave!
😂 im a natural waver, i miss the old days where everyone waved going down a two lane road... Now im getting spun out into a ditch by a hit and runner looking for a new vehicle...
I’m a new owner and when I first drove it I had to Jeepers wave and I naturally waved back. Someone told me about the wave and now I do it all the time to everyone! I really felt great when they waved at me the first time really warm I love it!
My dealership told me about the wave. Said it’s one of the most important part of ownership!
I just got my first Jeep. Been stalking this channel. Got a 2022 Willys. I have to say the handling at highway speed is crazy. The husband says my mudders need to wear down a bit to reduce sway. I’ve mastered the mountain roads and LOVE it! The highway is not my friend yet. I will adapt but man, I would have loved the warning. I was white knuckling it on Georgia 400 yesterday morning.
Love to hear it!
My first Jeep was a 95 on 35s and just driving it on regular roads was terrifying lol
Tire balance and wheel alignment is key. Also need to make sure all the ball joints and linkages are good. Get yourself into a jeep club and they will fix a lot of these issue for you for free. That is one of the biggest benefits to owning a jeep. I just fixed my sons friends moms jeep. She needed new ball joints, tie rods and hubs. Did all of that and it just cost her about 300 bucks. There are people that have connections and discounts on parts etc. A lot of times you can even break something and someone else will have that part because they upgraded it and need to get it out of their garage so they will give it to you are sell it really cheap. There is no community like the jeepers.
First time jeep owner at end of March of this year and still have the new vehicle grin. I get it now, absolutely love it. Great video BTW.
Thanks for watching!
got my high tide 7 months ago . first jeep . love it . 9600 miles later ✌
Awesome!
Absolutely! I just purchased a used 2012 and I’m apart of a community. I’ve experienced a sensor issue and but extended warranty but you have to meet your vehicle and drive it. I’m enjoying the ride.
"If i had a nickle for everytime I heard that, I'd probably afford a 392"...Made my day!!. First time Jeep Wrangler owner here. Still scared to go off roading looking at all the crazy videos. But i am absolutely loving it and so are my Kids!!!!! Thanks for the videos, great content!!.
The funny thing is, what I wanted out of my Jeep has totally changed since I took it off roading the first time! The one thing I would advise is joining a Jeep group. There are some great ones out there.
Awesome to hear!
Hey Matt thanks for the nice video. We bought our first Wrangler in June and are enjoying it very much. Have been on a few long trips with it and find it very comfortable. Haven’t gone off road yet but will eventually. I put rock rails and door sill protectors on it, and will eventually put on all terrain tires, although the stock Michelin all season tires are pretty good. Nothing but good things to say so far. Thanks again for all the great information.
Thanks for watching!
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I love researching Jeep mods, it’s great to explore on the forums and UA-cam channels to find the good and bad things others have found.
You’re right about that Dave!
I just wanted to thank you because I watched one of your other videos when you showed us what to look for when buying a used Jeep. Thanks to you, I didn’t make a big mistake. You really made a difference in my life. I love your videos. You are the best!
Awesome to see! Thanks for watching
Saw a 20 yr old kid buy a new one and immediatly chop it up trying to install flashy aftermarket suspension parts that werent exactly for his model.... brand new and he drilled 60 holes, chopped the fenders, obnoxious graphics, a dozen fog lights that worked once, replaced factory bumpers for weak cheap tubes...turned a nice piece of equipment into a clown car with zero resale value.
Yikes!
One man's trash is another man's jeep
But it was his, he paid for it, so let him play
@@peteharder6325 your right, when I get one, I could do what I want...Just feels to me like just short of animal abuse...poor Wrangler...
What did you mean when you said his fog lights worked once? Did they seriously only work one time? Poor kid.
Everything said in this video is so true… well done Matt..! I will say I have earned mine. I will also say your Jeep can be an evolving piece that changes with you as you move through life. It is truly a way of life. “If you know what you want to do to your Jeep always go one bigger “ ……. Great video!
Great comment Mike, always changing our Jeeps!
I had one as a teenager and loved it so much. It was a 95 and eventually just too impractical for me to keep and I had to sell it then to get something new. I’m just now buying a newer JK and so excited. Can’t wait to start making it my own. I saw the duck on one in a parking lot and had no clue it was a thing, I almost took it thinking someone bad was marking their car 😂
Enjoy your new JK! We are going to be doing some JK stuff soon
Just got my first Wrangler. So excited! I don't even know where to start with this thing😂 but I'm sure I'll learn.😊
Also pay attention to your oil cooling system too. That are known for going bad around the 100,000 mile mark (give or take). Can be expensive to replace or save almost $800 to $1000 by doing it yourself.
Thanks Joel!
Your page is the best one out there! My husband and I have several Jeeps throughout the years and now getting ready to order our first NEW one. You are really helping us decide what WE want in our Jeep. Just us and the dogs visiting National Parks. Maybe tow a small teardrop camper. Not rock crawlers but we do live in the country and need to get through deep snow to get to our house some days 😂. You are correct want to order the right stuff up front and not have buyers remorse. Inviting my Jeep hers members over here too!
Thanks so much for commenting, glad to have you here!
Hey Matt! I’m a huge Wrangler fan and I have always wanted one since I was a kid. I always planned on getting one when I got older; but now that I’ve hit the 30-year milestone in my life, the thought of owning my dream vehicle-a High Velocity Yellow Sahara (4xe if I dream extra hard)-still feels like a pipe dream.
Every time I build my own Wrangler on Jeep’s site, I get a little depressed when I see the final price tag. Even with a 10-20% down payment my monthly would still be $1000/month… Does everyone here comfortably pay that or am I missing something? It’s mind boggling to me that people can afford 1-3 of these babies at a single time.
I really enjoy being part of this group and seeing everyone’s dreams come to fruition. So my main question for you is this: How did you get there? How did you acquire your dream car(s)? I’d love any advice that you can provide! Thanks!
All good questions, I typically finance mine but put a large amount down with trade value and cash!
Paid $585 (financed) for my first 2016 Jeep wrangler unlimited sport then traded that in with 68k miles for a 2023 Jeep wrangler Sahara Altitude and pay $491 (lease to own). I didn’t pay anything upfront for either of the jeeps. Have good credit. Keep negotiating! Go to more than one dealership… find someone who will work with you. There’s a dealership who will want to beat anything offered to you.
I understand your feelings. I've always wanted a jeep since I was 18yr old. 30+ yrs later, I finally got one. I would say, lease one.... just to have the experience n see if you will want it forever. I got 4K down with $389 a month. Brand new 2023 4xe Willy, soft top
Buy used. Don't let your vehicle own you with payments.
I got a 1995 YJ got it because 95 was galvanized frame and body. It is 2.5 ax5 transmission. Was on 35s with 4 inch lift. Now it is on 31s as 2.5 not pushing 35s. Absolutely love it want to put chevy either 350 NV 4500 or 4.3 NV 3500. Just paid cash for 2014 Rubicon. Plan to leave it mostly stock, as wife likes being able to get in with out chinups on cage. Has more creature comforts like ac for wife and dogs.
I got my 2011 jk a couple months ago and I love it! My dad started working at Mobis in 2006 and now we both work to make the gladiator.
I've been enjoying upgrading my Jeep since I bought it last year. I started with tube doors for the summer. Then it was a front bumper, winch, led lights and upgraded skid plates. This spring I followed up with the matching rear bumper. I have a few more mods I want to do but in the end I still want my Jeep to look like a Jeep. I don't want to go too overboard and I figure that with mine being a 2 door I'll have better choices in driving lines offroad and don't necessarily have to go insane with lifts and huge tires. So to me things like diff protection which is not really visible is more important than some crazy grille. But that's me. I gut my chops years ago with Hummers and I thoroughly enjoyed a 1999 H1 that I had, but the Jeep is the modern day alternative and it's much smaller size makes it to me anyways a better choice.
The Jeeps are definitely very customizable!
I didn’t know that about the rubber duck! I wondered why they had the big rubber duck at the show! Another good one - thanks!
Thanks for watching Dawn!
Just finished JeepFest in Ocean City MD. Great people and lots of fun. It is a great community. Now 5 Jeeps in my family and I was last to get one.
I have a Mojito JLUR and I'm picking up my High Velocity Mojave on Sunday........2 Jeep family. Drank all the Kool Aid and loving it
That’s awesome!
I’ll remember this when my 392 gets delivered
Oh yeah!
New Wrangelr Sahara owner here... had a GC 80th edition before, but the JLU is something else.
I'm pushing 70, and I saw how simple they are . I'm learning how to fix it, then I'll make up my mind😊
The only other community that compares is Mini Cooper
You know what. I started to get one before my jeep. What is that community like?
Thank Matt just got my first Jeep Willy's and is best fun for driving (my dream car). Great advice thanks much Matt you got me Subscribed to your channel now.
I appreciate that!
I recently got myself a jk wrangler, I love it and hope some day the American jeep community moves to Australia.
Don't get me wrong we have a great 4x4 community in Australia but America's market for the JEEPS is on another level.
Just bought my Jeep Wrangler used yesterday!!
HOW IS IT GOING !
@@brandyhale354 It is going great so far!!!
My parents bought an 03 tj for me and it’s the coolest Jeep ever. It’s lifted and bright red. It’s not mine but once I save up I can buy it but until then I can still drive it
That’s awesome!
Do you think it's worth the upgrade from Grand Cherokee as a daily driver? I personally love the look of the wrangler and how they sit tall from the pavement
My 2 cents is this. Take it for a test drive, on the highway and over some bumps, potholes etc.
What you are going to lose is ride comfort in a big way so be prepared for that.
For a Wrangler the new ones are great! Keep in mind that is for a Wrangler specifically lol. If you compare on road habits to your Cherokee its a brick on wheels.
I have both. And love them for what they are.
Just got my first jeep! A wrangler unlimited Willys 2021! My family and I love it so far! ❤️
Welcome to the Jeep community!!
Thinking about buying my first Jeep, this was really helpfull!
Glad you liked it!
@@DIRTROADCRED I did it bought my first Jeep! 2012 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited! And I love it!
One thing I wish I could tell myself when building our Jeeps is not to buy cheaper parts, when they wear out to quickly you end up buying the better part anyway, thinking you are saving money at that moment comes back to bite you in the wallet. I learned this lesson buying Rough County and Rubicon Express parts, junk.
What did you buy rough country
Buy once cry once!
You brought up something I hadn't thought about...voiding the warranty. Do lift kits affect the warranty in any way? Thanks! Love your content!
Think about a "Tread Lightly" kit. The ARB bag is close. Tree protection strap, Air Down caps, Inflator/compressor. You may have done it but a talak about protecting and preserving the trails.
I go back and forth on whether a Jeep is right for me. I live on a few hundred acres, mostly hunting land with old logging trails. I'm not really into off roading but I think a Jeep might be able to function as both a family vehicle (two kids) and a utility vehicle on my land. I work from home and am only a few miles out of town so I don't put on many miles, not super concerned about gas mileage. If it would mean I don't have to but a UTV, a Jeep might make sense...But maybe a truck would be better...or just a car and a side by side. Any opinions from people who know Jeeps?
Great video im a previous owner of many 4runners and Tacoma's and I really like my mall crawler 23 Sahara high altitude
Full send to the mall!
Someone commented about my jeep and once they saw the inside they were like damn this is nice 😅 like I know 😊get out now ❤
LOL
Just bought a used 2020 Sahara @ 19k miles..love her so much I just want some new rims and tires and better headlights 🥰🥰
I really want a Jeep but can't wrap my head around the price for the one I want. I know that they're a blast and I've had a lot of fun in my buddies, but dropping 65-70k seems nutty. I can "afford" one but I keep thinking about all the other things we could invest in and earn a return on. Maybe I need to just get over myself and buy an older one to mod out. Could probably get something decent for 30k all in and not use it as my everyday driver.
Man are you reading my mind. We finally put in our order yesterday. Settled on a sarge rubicon with the 6spd (wife insisted on manual). kept addons to a minimum, premium soft top, cold weather, and tow. One thing that pushed me into the rubicon, even though I liked the interior on the sport s more (come on tan cloth and no red), was that I was already saying "well I can swap the front axle with a dana44 takeoff", "well, I can re-gear and add ox lockers", well you get the point. I have SO MANY garage projects including a bus conversion, that I figured, lets just start on the right foot and it's all under warranty. I had a 6spd frontier pro4x years ago and I loved it for a lot of the stuff in the rubicon, dana 44s, locker, lift, bigger tires, suspension, skids. so it definitely seemed like the right decision since I used all of it and this is even better. This video is really on point though, I tried to be SUPER honest with myself, don't cheap out because you'll spend the money in the end, and know what you want to do.
The only thing I'm on the fence on was I didn't opt for the 4.88 gears. I'm probably going to kick myself when I have to spend a weekend some day pulling the diffs apart to put them in, but we're not ditching the 33s until they wear out, and I figured with the 4.88s it would be really weird to drive.
Great feedback!
My wife thanks me all the time for the “Amazon” mods I did. She was always losing her phone but since I put all the trays and bins in, the only thing she forgets now is to take the phone out of the bin. lol
That’s great to hear!
My 21 Snazzberry is the first jeep I’ve owned. It had been 30 years since I even had been in one. Guy at work said to sign up for an adventure academy. Most expensive class ever omg did I get sucked into off-roading. Just enjoy and have fun!
That’s awesome!
First Jeep 2020 Wrangler I love it. Just bought it. Very happy with it. Daily driver, will hit the trails occasionally. I got ducked day 2 😂
We just got our first JEEP and it is fun. On the drive home every JEEP we passed waved at us. We're also Mustangers and noted the same commraderie
Congrats! Welcome to the Jeep club
Yep, I’m a Mustang gal! The wave is real.
The holy trinity for jeeps….(now I’m only 2 yrs in) but it goes…Bigger tires (that’s a must), lift kit (you want to sit higher, and if you take on trails you need it, I have a 3 inch lift), and light bar……that’s more of a “yeah I’m in the jeep community” thing. After that…do exactly what he said in the video and make it how u want! Screw what people think. If you like it then do it. I have angry eyes on mine and I found out a lot of people don’t like it but idc 😂
Hell yeah! Well said.
I have my Jeep one year, love love the Jeep community.
Love to hear it!
Yoooo you’re from Delaware!! I’m planning I’m getting my first jl 2 door wrangler been watching all your videos
I’m from Pa but always in Delaware in the summer!
I am happy with my 94 Jeep ZJ with a 4inch lift with 31's. I can go anywhere I want to, and I don't have to worry about scratching a 60K Jeep
Last March (2023) I bough my first but second hand Jeep. 2009 Jeep JK Shorty ( 2 Door) hard top in Manual Transmission. I only drive manuals. I love her and will never ever drive another sedan. I already added a touch screen for Apple Car Play for music, maps and phone etc. also a reverse camera installed at same time. I would love to buy a secondhand soft top converter for this Jeep. I also need to touch up the wheels and nuts as they were bit looked after by previous owners. 2 previous owners I believe. Original windscreen also which is awesome. She has been well looked after for sure. Down the track I hope to upgrade to another 2 door newer model but second hand as I can’t afford brand new ❤°|||||||°❤ I love the iconic Jeep stripes and lights look
Mall Crawler here and I’m ok with it.
I have two I'm loving them My brother gave me one for a birthday gift he got at the dealer auction My second I got at the dealer auction I custom done both myself I got mines because I love all my cars and trucks with the tops off convertible 🥰I also love the jeep Community 🐤🐣🐥
Love Jeep.. Wanted to emphasise getting to know your 4WD before you spend a ton of money modifying it. A stock Jeep will do some serious off roading and while you’re wheeling you’ll get to know the mods you want.
I've had a Jeep Sport 2 dr since 2016. I love it. I got a Jeep Wrangler for more capability in Winter. Winter in Canada can be challenging and getting around in and after a big storm or blizzard is huge plus for me. Heck I don't even shovel the parking space out back that's what 4WD is for!
Here's what I would add: Steering vagueness in Jeeps is legendary but if you add an aftermarket suspension lift kit that will improve greatly as so many parts are changed and re-configured that steering gets way better (if it's done properly). You have to name your Jeep, I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned in the video, name your Jeep, do it , now it's mandatory. They are noisy, get used to it, they have a rougher ride, it's a Jeep, tough it out, you bought a Jeep you are not a wimp. You pull up to a stop light, next to you is a ( insert fancy sports car here). Who's ride is cooler? Yours is of course, yours has a name. Does his/hers have a name? Probably not but yours is cooler anyway.
Lol good comment, my jeep actually doesn't have a name, I've never really named them!
@@DIRTROADCRED I'm, shocked! The three rules of Jeep Ownership:
1. The Jeep Wave
2. Park beside other Wranglers if you can
3. Name Your Jeep
Once again great info guys
Our pleasure!
I just bought my daughter one today. 17 and first car.
Guys, if you plan on lifting your jeep and putting some bigger tires in it, change the front driveshaft the stock drive shaft on these jeeps aren’t meant for that type of rotation at the angle and will wear a lot quicker, also track bar, tie rod bar, ball joints it’s expensive but it will make your life easier if you plan on having it a long time peace ✌️
Bought a brand new CJ-7 hardtop in September of 1983. I had it high centered in a rockpit with 13 miles on the clock. I still have the CJ, one owner, 258ci, T176 transmission, Dana 300 transfer, Model 20 rear and a Dana 30 up front. Oh, $10,000 original, traded in a 1977 Blazer.
That’s awesome!
I started with a geo tracker in college. But now bought me a 2020 wrangler. I can’t wait to be a ‘pavement princess’ but I did work hard for it 🥹
#6 JEEP stand for Just Empty Every Pocket. You can spend a fortune on aftermarket stuff. most of it is not needed. depending on which model you purchased. for example, a Sport or Sahara model may need a lift, bigger tires and gears if you plan to take it rock crawling. but they are perfectly fine if you just hit dirt roads and go camping. even with stock wheels and tires, they are more capable than most people's driving capabilities. I have owned 3. a 95 YJ Sahara, a 05 TJ Sport X, and my current 2015 JKU Rubicon Hard Rock Edition. my 95 got a 2-inch lift and 33-inch tires. my 05 for a lift, bigger tires, gears, and a killer Kenwood sound system, CB, and some chrome tube bumpers, mound for jerry cans, and a high lift jack, lockers, and much more. but I have not had to modify my Rubicon hardly at all. just mounts for the high lift jack and some jerry cans. from the factory it is far more capable than my driving skills off road. in 9 years, it has never let me down, or left me stranded, or stuck in some place i could not get out of. you don't need all the goodies to go off road in your jeep. people survived outdoors long before jeeps. just get out and have fun.
We currently drive a Honda Fit. We have decided to trade for a jeep. We travel in our motorhome and will be using the Jeep for our tow car and to explore. We find we are going on roads that just do not work well with our honda. JEEP community here we come! Lynn and Danny
Awesome! Excited to have you
Thanks Matt..... Time to make some memories.
Absolutely!
Thank you for this video as a fresh first time Jeep owner! Quick question, the Jeep we just bought has the exact wheels on it that your Willy's has. What is the brand and are those wheels and is the beadlock simulated and easily removable? I want to take them off if possible and change the color if easily done.
Super happy with my Ytka and looking forward to the snow ❄️
You’ll love it Ray!
Liked for the mall crawler affirmation
1979 CJ-7....came with a factory Turbo 400 and six. BEST DAMN JEEP! Owned it for nearly 30 years. Then bought a new one.......computer and electrical problems....tossed it for a Tacoma.
Nice CJ-7!
@@DIRTROADCRED Wish I still had it. Have a good day, Roy, Yuma AZ
The second Jeep owner is here. The first was a 2005 TJ 2.4 liter 4 cylinder. I have always considered it a mistake to buy a Jeep with a small engine, but the fact is here - my Jeep is still running, although it has been in some troubles. Now I have a new Jeep Wrangler with a 2.0 turbocharged engine. So far, I like it. Then we'll see.
Question. What if I bought a new jeep and gave it to a jeep channel to have for a month to make content with by putting on mods to it. Do jeep channels do that? They get a jeep to make content and I get a moded jeep when done.
That’s an interesting idea!
I bought my Rubicon 4xe with metal bumpers and an off-road camera. The only 2 most extensive mods I will do is buy the Mopar 2-inch lift and a Smitty-built gen 2 winch. I'm sticking with my original 33's.with metal bumpers
Great mods!
Not a Wrangler but recently placed an order on a Gladiator wanted a Rubicon but after really looking at what I would be using it for got a loaded Sport S Max Tow and so excited for it to arrive
You’ll still love it!
I just bought a lifted jeep and it looks great. But when pressing on break it loses control and swerves right and left. Is this normal for lifted jeeps? Also mine sounds like a diesel but is gas and I don't see any modified exhaust. Any thoughts
Hi Matt what Jeep do you think is the best for beach 🏝️…. I live close to an island . I don’t rock crawl . It’s my daily driver as well along with normal camping and going to beach driving on sand
I just bought my first Jeep and I’m so hyped but still learning about it. I bought a Willys 2021. I will probably use it more to beach trips and stuff like that. Any advice?
Congrats! Welcome to the Jeep community! Use your Jeep any way you like.
Charles…I am still running my 2011 sport.. it has some mods… I t can hold its own off road… added a 3.5 “ lift and tires
Yes it can!
The Jeep wave is definitely dying out I’m in SoCal and the community out here rarely does it can you tell it’s bothering me lol! 😂 ✌🏽
First in my entire family to own one, just got it. I want to daily it lmao... But I want to daily it with style if that makes sense.
You’ve come to the right place! Check out our 2024 2 Door build playlist.
@@DIRTROADCRED mine is the four door build
We’re building the 2 door the way you’re looking to build it. 90% a daily driver but looks good. All the stuff we put on it is for both 2 and 4 doors
@@DIRTROADCRED I got you I’m bout to binge watch this. Also do you happen to know any communities within the tristate area specifically Pennsylvania
This is a great video. I'd like to add; get to know your Jeep in stock form. I was really impressed with Lite Brite, when they wheeled their stock Rubicon for a while before lifting it. I was impressed with what it was capable of. Also keep in mind your limitations. While 37" tires will look awesome are they practical? Are they affordable? Etc.
Great call!
I finally got my dream jeep and can't wait for it to warm up so I can take the doors and top off and play in some mud!!!
Hahaha the Jeep wave!
I drove a Corvette 77. I put over 400 miles on it and people would wave at me and I had a Harley and you know there’s a Harley wave. I got rid of both of them and I bought the Jeep and I thought, thank God I don’t have to do the wave anymore and then there’s a “Jeep wave”? I can understand it if it was my dad’s navy issue 1946 Willis jeep, but a jeep wave just cause I bought Jeep off the lot? 😂. Thank you for explaining that to me.
BTW that Corvette took me places a truck couldn’t go. When I found out the frame had been welded from a major hit and it already had well over 200,000 miles “I drove it like I stole it”. Going from the vette to a jeep was slightly disappointing because the turning radius of a vette and I literally passed parked trucks and jeeps getting to back woods blue grass parties. I could take that vette to the front door. “Hey honey I’m riding back with Mary to the truck when she leaves” I mean 4 miles deep in the woods! 😂. The only problem was the oil pan on the bottom. A Chevy truck engine with massive tires and a fiberglass body, I went places my Jeep can’t go.
When my father died the navy issue 1946 Willis Jeep was still running. My father was born in 1925. He was a life long military man. He retired at 72 years old. I wanted it bad. But there were family issues and we had to have a forced auction.
Good Comment here!
I know this is pedantic, but with “earn yours” there should not be an apostrophe. I don’t usually comment on grammar because we all make mistakes, but if it’s going to be your catchphrase you might as well get it right!
I’ve watched your new channel from the beginning as I got my second Jeep, and first brand new, this Spring.
Human error 😎
Posted in the spirit of helping make your channel the best!
Thanks for this!
At the 46 second mark I want my 2dr to look like that. Wonder what offset those rims have cause look wider than -12
Hey Matt, Will from Naperville, Illinois I have 2018 Sahara 2.0 turbo I am having trouble with the back plug in the backseat it does not work. Can you do a show on that?
Matt
When we hitting some trails in PA? I’m itching to go wheeling and need see what that JLUR XR can do. We have a Rubi 4XE and my High Tide to keep up with yours.
Great video as usual and great point in the ducks IMO. My family loves them. As a man in his 40s with teenagers and multiple Jeeps it’s always fun ducking a Jeep at random parking lot and even more fun getting one.
My Wife’s copper brown JKU gets so many more than my new High Tide but it’s fine….. really it’s fine. 😊😊
Another great video
Keep it up !!
Thanks for such kind words! I’m down to hit trails up locally!
i love the tires on your jeep. I am new to jeep world and wondeirng what size are those tires that you have on. I dont want to do any lift. just getting tough tires like your. thanks in advance
Great presentation.
Man, our Jeep dealer just got a Wrangler Rubicon 392 and it’s beautiful. I almost want to go trade my new Limited Ram for it, but since we recently bought a 2022 2dr Rubicon turbo, it wouldn’t make much sense, but I can dream.
I love the 392 also!
Thx. Matt.. awesome video for sure.
Thanks for watching!
Aloha and good 👍 evening 🌙 Matt. This is a terrific video 📼 that you presented for this topic. For me, it would be for my daily driving with some Off-Road use when needed.
Great to have you here!
i love in delaware also lol !
Awesome video 👍 you didn't miss anything 🤷🤷. Really just great advice to the newb, but hell,......... everyone can utilize that advice.
Thanks for the kind words!
Great video! Seriously looking at my first Wrangler and at the new 2024 Willys. Do they have the same shocks and clearance (lift) as a Rubicon?
Wow awesome video man thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I just bought a wrangler, I just have one question. I’ve figured out all the 4wd drive but I can’t find anything that tells me where to put the 4wd. When I got the car the shifter was all the way up in 4lo. But am I supposed to keep it there or put that in neutral? I just left it in 4lo and it seems to be fine? I’d just hate to be using 4lo without knowing it and mess something up but I also don’t wanna flip it to neutral and start driving and mess it up. I just cannot find anything anywhere that explained anything to me
We all start out small but end up with tons, stretch, 40’s etc… it’s unavoidable. Part of the fun though.
Lol you’re right!