New Project Jeep

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  • Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
  • Just what I need- another Jeep. The first video showing the first few weeks of owning my new (to me) Jeep Wrangler TJ Unlimited, aka the infamous LJ.
    Parts and tools:
    Winch - amzn.to/3DggkFU
    Heat gun - amzn.to/3DBYwW9
    Whizzy wheel decal remover - amzn.to/3OjCjSP
    Wobble sockets - amzn.to/3O0x20W
    Touch-up paint - amzn.to/3O0x3C2
    Rust reformer paint - amzn.to/46UgwYV
    Fender flares - amzn.to/3NT7bYV
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 39

  • @ABOMINABLE_TJ
    @ABOMINABLE_TJ 10 місяців тому +1

    LJ for the win

  • @DRockDreamin
    @DRockDreamin Місяць тому +1

    The Bender sticker on your pipe bender got me....

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  Місяць тому

      Haha I have a Nibbler sticker on my metal nibbler as well

  • @jameslee5725
    @jameslee5725 4 місяці тому

    You should do DIY high line fenders. Keeps the stock fender look and will really increase that up travel. Love the build very similar to my LJ so far

  • @ahiraband3939
    @ahiraband3939 Рік тому +5

    Glad you found one. Around here people think trashed non running jeeps are worth 15k or more. Looked at one couple days ago that they wanted 10k said it ran but walked away when I saw the only thing holding the driver side lca mounts to the frame was literally zip ties.

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  Рік тому +1

      TJ guys are pretty bad here too, wanting ridiculous prices for clapped out and chopped up Jeeps. Got lucky with this one.

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  Рік тому

      Although I have never seen a ziptied LCA 😂

    • @ahiraband3939
      @ahiraband3939 Рік тому

      @@HardEarnedBacon wasn't the lower control arm, was the mounting brackets zip tied around the frame. I'll deal with blown motor or trans, frame swaps just more then I want to tackle due to space constraints.

  • @jk_wrangler13
    @jk_wrangler13 Рік тому +2

    Nice jeep. Can't wait to see what you all you do to it

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations.That is quite a gem you found there.If it was me,when you do the rear main seal,I would replace the oil pump too.With that many miles,it would be cheap insurance.I would love to have an LJ.....😁💪👍👍

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Yeah I should probably do that while I have the pan off.

  • @larryalexander4833
    @larryalexander4833 Рік тому +2

    👍heads up Rust-Oleum rust reformer in spray can is dollar cheaper at harbor freight than other stores are at least in my area. And the bedliner at HF in gallon does a good job when put on with roller or dabbing with a brush .

  • @Blacksheeprc2024
    @Blacksheeprc2024 Рік тому +1

    Excited for this!

  • @daledubose3032
    @daledubose3032 8 місяців тому

    LJs are the best Js. I like like your YJ but I'd be selling that bad boy and building the LJ. Good luck on. I think I'll subscribe to see what you do with it.

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  8 місяців тому

      Thanks! The YJ is more fun to drive if I'm being honest. I have plans for both Jeeps though so neither one will be going anywhere.

  • @xjrope
    @xjrope 9 місяців тому

    I bet we both got our ljs at the same time. I just got an 06

  • @BrianChildress2
    @BrianChildress2 Рік тому +1

    Congrats on the LJ. They are hard to find and usually a little more than I spend for a project car. Can’t wait to see how it turns out….

  • @dkhallal
    @dkhallal Рік тому

    Hope the flip flops are OSHA rated! 😁 Good looking find. You gonna fix it up to keep? (Never mind, commented before the end)

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  11 місяців тому

      Yes those are my steel-toe flip flops haha

  • @maurocamilli93
    @maurocamilli93 11 місяців тому

    nice find!!how much did it cost?

  • @danielbrown7710
    @danielbrown7710 3 місяці тому +1

    Is there a video on your friends tj6?

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  3 місяці тому

      Here's his channel, he has a walkaround and plans to make more videos - www.youtube.com/@rivetinggarage

  • @aaronmontford7123
    @aaronmontford7123 11 місяців тому

    I also just bought a nearly mint condition, 100% bone stock LJ in stone white with a gray factory hard top. I too thought my fenders were faded when I saw the pictures, but in person, I noticed that they’re actually grey from the factory. Mine aren’t faded at all and look like they were meant to match the grey color of the hard top. Looking forward to your build!

  • @Kyle-ev4fk
    @Kyle-ev4fk 11 місяців тому

    A white LJ would be cool. How did you mange to find the only two automatic Jeeps on the Left coast?

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  11 місяців тому

      Haha believe it or not they were both within walking distance of my house

  • @scottfromfl6828
    @scottfromfl6828 10 місяців тому

    Save those steps you will need them when you're around fourtey five

  • @ronbitzer6587
    @ronbitzer6587 10 місяців тому

    That heat gun will restore the color on the plastic fenders. Test it out on those steps.

  • @Tanner731
    @Tanner731 Рік тому

    metric tires for 16s aren't great, 17s is superior to 15s and 16s in tire choices

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  Рік тому +2

      17 is definitely the new standard. I just like the way 15s look on older Jeeps.

    • @Tanner731
      @Tanner731 Рік тому

      @@HardEarnedBacon one thing ive noticed is you pay more for tires that say 33 or 35 than the metric equivalent

  • @mestallbaumer
    @mestallbaumer 7 місяців тому

    Actually taking a propane torch to the fenders will restore them to factory looking condition. Nice Jeep.

  • @justineaton3320
    @justineaton3320 Рік тому

    Put a heat gun to the faded black fender flares and they will look new.

    • @HardEarnedBacon
      @HardEarnedBacon  Рік тому

      I've tried that before and it didn't last long, and made the flares really dried out and brittle.