No Holding Back Off Road Testing The Repairs On The Jeep TJ (It Broke Down Again)

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  • We take the jeep out for its first test run since replacing the entire rear end, all the body mounts and the floors. The Jeep drives great but it still gave us a bit of a scare when it broke down. Nothing serious and i think we got it figured out but as you can see it took us most of the day. Next day out should go a lot smoother with a lot more sends! Stay tuned!
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  • @BREAKOVERPARK
    @BREAKOVERPARK 3 місяці тому +4

    I'm honored you all came by for the shakedown run

  • @NEWFSTAH
    @NEWFSTAH 3 місяці тому +1

    I love that Justine can always find something useful in the wild.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +3

      Never a dull moment

    • @RedRabbit4230
      @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому +1

      I think it's gr8 that he has a WOMAN/ LADY that loves to get out on the trail with him and help him film. That's a MAJOR PLUS ➕️

  • @attimus02
    @attimus02 3 місяці тому +1

    This video makes me happy. I love seeing big bird back on the trail. You can’t keep a good jeep down!

  • @HammerdownMotorsportsUSA
    @HammerdownMotorsportsUSA 3 місяці тому

    good to see Big Bird out in action again

  • @poison_ivy_jeep430
    @poison_ivy_jeep430 3 місяці тому

    Great to see Big Bird back in action Mike. I love that Justine peeped some moss and was like you're coming home with me. That's great. Super stoked you were ble to drive home after trail day, 🤞 you fixed the starter and neutral switch

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      It’s always a win when you can drive home lol 😂

  • @NitrousExpressCoyote
    @NitrousExpressCoyote 3 місяці тому

    Jeeps are such incredible machines. Glad to see you guys back on the trail 🙌🏽🇺🇸

  • @Bonsi57
    @Bonsi57 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations on the first trip in the rebuilt Big Bird! Another great video. Your hard work shows. Looking forward to more of your adventures.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Can’t wait for the next trail

  • @isawthelight
    @isawthelight 3 місяці тому +1

    Big Bird is looking SOLID bro!. Glad to see you back out having Fun!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Feels solid now too! A lot more confidence inspiring

  • @jlj8718
    @jlj8718 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations to your Jeep that did great after the big repairs you did to it!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! Happy to see the hard work was worth it

  • @KaosJeep
    @KaosJeep 3 місяці тому

    Been looking forward to seeing this one! And a porcupine to boot! ✌🏼

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Haha it was a bonus finding the porcupine I was happy to have to jeep back out

  • @brent042081
    @brent042081 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm sure sesame street is excited to see big bird back on the trail lol! Great job! She looks great!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Lol thanks man! Funny enough I’ve never watched an episode of Sesame Street as a kid. I honestly believed that it wasn’t even a real show because I’ve literally never seen the damn thing as a kid 😂

  • @hervewasson5173
    @hervewasson5173 3 місяці тому

    Glad to see Big Bird back on the trails. Well, about the switch of the clutch pedal, if it fails and empeach the starter to run, you can shunt it on the inboard fuses box. Yours is probably the same as my TJ98. I explain : the number "20" fuse place is free (empty), it's supposed to be a place for auto transmission, if you put a fuse on the place, that shunt the switch pedal. Of course that delete the security to start with a engaged gear without pushing the clutch pedal and you have to take care, but it's very useful in case of your video issue. Trying to post a picture here under.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Yup I know what you’re talking about.

  • @rbrcka176
    @rbrcka176 3 місяці тому

    The send master is back at it!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Like the cool aid man I’m here lol 😂

  • @NEWFSTAH
    @NEWFSTAH 3 місяці тому

    Although I like my old school Jeeps, I must say the Rubicon does make it look effortless.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      I agree they both have their strengths and weaknesses but I actually like the new jeeps

  • @RedRabbit4230
    @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому

    Looks GR8 SWEING BIRD BACK UP AND GOING AGAIN MICKEY.

  • @GuyGida
    @GuyGida 3 місяці тому

    Great time as always 👌👌

  • @randyjones7001
    @randyjones7001 3 місяці тому

    What a great day! I need to get out with my TJ!

  • @JL_OVRLND
    @JL_OVRLND 3 місяці тому

    love your content, always good content! maybe we'll meet up on the trails one day! we're heading back to Minden April 12Th. Thanks for the videos...keep them coming!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! Not sure where I’m going in April yet so maybe I’ll come up if I can

  • @chevycoloradoinalaska7018
    @chevycoloradoinalaska7018 3 місяці тому

    Awesome video, guys 👌

  • @brent042081
    @brent042081 3 місяці тому

    I my self own a 2017 2dr jk rubicon recon. But before that I owned a 2011 jk 2dr sport. Rubicon is definitely a game changer!!

  • @rileyscott9498
    @rileyscott9498 3 місяці тому

    Great video love the Jeep great work great job love it have a great Easter weekend

  • @thebrownthomascrown917
    @thebrownthomascrown917 3 місяці тому

    Bravo to you and your friend. Got it trail worthy again!

  • @RedRabbit4230
    @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому

    Lol ITS CALLED THE MASH, THE MONSTOR MASH. LOL

  • @RockMauler
    @RockMauler 3 місяці тому

    The JL‘s are also the lease reliable after getting wet because of the extensive reliance on computers. It is also the least nimble and not likely to make it down many trails that a TJ Rubicon makes with zero effort. It’s too wide and too long. It’s why it’s called a bus by so many jeep owners. It also rates much much lower on the fun factor unless you’re into Over landing. If you have children, I would have to agree the JL’s the better choice. Yours is one of my favorite UA-cam off Roading channels by the way. Keep it up. Most professionals agree that the LJ, which is actually a TJ Dash L is the top choice for off-road capability.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      All person opinions lol mechanically and in use on trails they are much better jeeps.

    • @RockMauler
      @RockMauler 3 місяці тому

      @@SmokinMonkeyOG have owned six jeeps in my life since 1969. The cost of all of them combine is less than half the cost of the JL. Love your channel, but I seriously disagree. And when you say better, I would ask better at what?

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      @RockMauler better at going off road and more capable. You can run 37s stock with no lift and you can definitely get more articulation. From the thousands of hours of research and seeing how they all perform and having both myself I can say they are much more capable jeeps and I’m sure the next one will be even more capable

  • @johndeere8594
    @johndeere8594 3 місяці тому

    There at 28:50 I can’t believe it held together. When those wheels start hopping,that when parts start flying. You really need gears and lockers so you don’t have to go so hard.

  • @stephenwest798
    @stephenwest798 3 місяці тому

    Could be your starter relay, I always carry spares just in case, same with fuel pump relays if they differ from the others as it does in our 98 TJ w/2.5 liter. Good to see Big Bird is flying again even though it had a damaged wing, lockers would be nice when you hit the lottery. Keep in mind that just because a relay pulls in it does not mean the contacts are good and the field expedient way to check is to change it out with a new one.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Definitely would be nice lol but I can live without them for now

  • @XxggxX8
    @XxggxX8 3 місяці тому

    Every time I go off road something breaks 😅 ,feel your pain

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Part of the game I guess lol

    • @XxggxX8
      @XxggxX8 3 місяці тому

      The bad part 😅 but with the game comes ups and downs

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Ya I don’t enjoy that part trust me lmao 😂 but I love the times you get when you’re out there

  • @user-ss5on1ob2j
    @user-ss5on1ob2j 3 місяці тому

    You'll make congratulations getting it back on the road and watch all your videos where is your TJ it's either your ignition wire from your ignition to the starter or the ignition itself yeah you should try to

  • @moto-rollin
    @moto-rollin 3 місяці тому

    Bro, looks sick!!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Thanks bro

    • @moto-rollin
      @moto-rollin 3 місяці тому

      @@SmokinMonkeyOG I swear I think big bird climbs better now. Nice job

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      @moto-rollin it’s got a limited slip rear end now too I added in December

    • @moto-rollin
      @moto-rollin 3 місяці тому

      @SmokinMonkeyOG come on brotha! I watch all your videos. The old lady and I watched the new one while eating dinner!!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha I appreciate that! And thank you for the support

  • @MRCH4TH
    @MRCH4TH 3 місяці тому +2

    That is why I invested a bit more (actually a LOT more) in my new Rubi X ... so I won't have any break downs ... hopefully for a few years. Can't wait for Ontario trails to open May 1st!

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Same reason I have the Gladiator. But no matter what your rig stuff breaks so if I can keep sending this old one for a while longer I’ll use it as my main beat up trail rig and enjoy the gladiator on trails and camping trips that I know won’t kill it lol

    • @MRCH4TH
      @MRCH4TH 3 місяці тому

      I don't have the luxury of a beater ... but makes sense if you can.@@SmokinMonkeyOG

    • @MRCH4TH
      @MRCH4TH 3 місяці тому

      Where do you suggest for trails prior to the official open date of May 1st?
      @@SmokinMonkeyOG

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Mostly off road parks. Breakover angle park and minden off road park. As well as a few unmaintained roads like wild turkey, hogsback and a couple others I’m forgetting

    • @MRCH4TH
      @MRCH4TH 3 місяці тому

      Thanks. Will look up a few of those .... Hogsback was on my initial list ... maybe start there...@@SmokinMonkeyOG

  • @jonc2914
    @jonc2914 3 місяці тому +1

    Yeaaaa booooy!! BIG BIRD LIVES ON!!!

  • @timoldenburg2249
    @timoldenburg2249 3 місяці тому

    The Alaskan documentary shows I watch they hunt porcupine and they love the taste 🤷‍♂️

  • @Railfan90
    @Railfan90 3 місяці тому

    My JL is the only thing here with a working clutch switch. Everything else has either been bypassed or never had it in the first place. I’ve squeeze a clutch switch in and taped it down to limp a 💩box home before lol

  • @olympusx4697
    @olympusx4697 3 місяці тому

    Broken ignition switch is Very common with tj but not sure on yours. Replaced mine last month.

  • @stephenwest798
    @stephenwest798 3 місяці тому

    Apparently when I update my comment you don't get, although my updated version appears now when I return to your channel. I'll repeat it anyway just to be sure you receive it. Could be your starter relay, I always carry a spare just in case, same with fuel pump relays if they differ from the others as it does in our 98 TJ 2.5 liter. Keep in mind that just because a relay pulls in does not mean the contacts are good and the field expedient way to check is to change it out with a new one. When they start to fail it generally is intermittent like you were experiencing, with the fuel pump relay it may not start on a damp day and start when the weather is dry, I bought our 98 really cheap just for that reason.

  • @FederalSniper
    @FederalSniper 3 місяці тому

    Would love to know the tire and wheels combos for the jeeps here. Any spacers, wheel offsets , backspacing ? Shamrock engine sounds good what is it?

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      Not sure what everyone is running to be honest. I don’t even remember the backspacing on my wheels on the TJ it’s been so long since I got em lol don’t think anyone has spacers though. Shamrock just has an exhaust system with the stock 3.6L

  • @kerrymarkley7702
    @kerrymarkley7702 3 місяці тому

    dumb question... but have you put the 20a fuse in the clutch bypass behind your glove box? most vehicles you have to disconnect something. but our tj' s you add a fuse and it disconnects the clutch safety . i have this issue with it not wanting to start. but after finding nothing wrong. it starts

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому

      I tried researching a few different videos, but I wasn’t able to find exactly which fuse it was possibly not the same on my year or I just couldn’t find it

  • @NEWFSTAH
    @NEWFSTAH 3 місяці тому

    I'm curious, for all the rock climbs there are on the trail, is there a go around for each one?

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes there is. Most of these are optional lines that you can take but there’s stock friendly routes

  • @robertperrin4070
    @robertperrin4070 3 місяці тому

    Spotting the guy in a rubicon going up a 6” ledge…wow, a Corolla could make it up that.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +4

      Bring the Corolla I’ll bring the camera. Sounds like a good time lmao

    • @artillerybuff2000
      @artillerybuff2000 3 місяці тому +3

      @@SmokinMonkeyOG gotta love these armchair/keyboard critics that have probably never been off road before; in fact, this guy probably doesn't even drive yet lol...

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +3

      lol everyone starts somewhere too, the guy in the rubicon is learning his rig and how to wheel it. Nothing wrong with that. You’re not going to buy something and take it to its limit out of the box unless you’re a professional.

  • @RedRabbit4230
    @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому +1

    Todd has all that HP. and NO REALLY GOOD TIRES TO HOOK ALL THAT HORSE POWER UP TO..

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +2

      Still build in progress but it’s getting better each time he makes a modification to it

    • @RedRabbit4230
      @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому +1

      @@SmokinMonkeyOG GOOD DEAL

    • @RedRabbit4230
      @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому

      ​@SmokinMonkeyOG what would you think was a good price for a 2019 jeep NEARLY IDENTICAL TO BIG BIRD WITH 23,000 SOME ODD MILES ON IT. AND 35"TIRES ALREADY I HAVE 1 OR 2 PICS BUT NO WAY TO SEND THEM.

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      @RedRabbit4230 I actually don’t know what the newer ones sell for. I got the gladiator new and never looked at the used ones. I would check out some listings and see if you can find similar ones to see what they go for in your area. Prices would probably be a bit different depending on where you are too

  • @hervewasson5173
    @hervewasson5173 3 місяці тому

    I can't post a picture of the fuses box. Surely you'll see what I mean. Herve from France. 🙂

  • @RedRabbit4230
    @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому

    What kind and type of camera do u have

    • @SmokinMonkeyOG
      @SmokinMonkeyOG  3 місяці тому +1

      GoPro Hero 10 Black. Do you think it’s good or bad? lol

    • @RedRabbit4230
      @RedRabbit4230 3 місяці тому

      @SmokinMonkeyOG Mikey I think it's doing a GR8 JOB . That's y I was asking.

  • @thelaC100
    @thelaC100 3 місяці тому

    Awesome to see her back in action . At one point it looked like a complete disaster with the tj all taken apart in the shop but it all came back together nicely . 🤌