Justin it's a pleasure watching and learning from each of your videos,it has helped immensely in my restoration project that was my dad's favorite vehicle to drive,and yes I've had many say I was doing wrong 😢 then when they come by to see my progress,they kinda changed their tune when they see what I've done and how I really did it,and now I'm getting bugged that I need to do their projects for them,cause I don't cut the corners.So as my retirement is nearing as heavy diesel mechanic,I've been refitting my shop to do this kinda stuff as a part time gig in my retirement.So a big thank you for your educational videos on these ole rusty jeeps,once you been a Jeepster,it just kinda sticks with you,thus I know why my dad loved his Tj.Have great holiday Justin,and I'll send some pics in future of my on going restore.
Im an old retiered mechanic , so I enjoy watching you work ,lol. I love repairing everything still and work on my own stuff and get a job from time to time. Its sad that so many mechanics throw each other under the bus insted of working together. Like you said if someone knows a better way , im all ears, and if I can help another mechanic Im happy to do it with no judgement.
You have the best Jeep frame repair content by far. Watching the way you methodically go through the entire job takes the mystery out of what to expect when I finally find the time to do my own. I'm a machinist, so cutting and welding metal isn't foreign to me, but watching your content gives me the confidence to get started on my own project. Here in southeast PA, there are plenty of guys making a living parting these Jeeps out, but Id rather see a few saved. Thanks again!
Hey that's my jeep! You did an awesome job on this, everyone who's seen it has praised your work. I've done a lot of stuff to the jeep since then, and it's kicking strong. Might need to come back eventually for torque boxes tho if you do those. Thanks again for the amazing job on this!
What you don’t see is the 8+ hours of cleanup and rust removal that happened before that video started 😉 the part you saw is relatively easy and fast once the frame has been cleaned!
How do you know if frame is straight or sagged. Then what do You do to get it correct. Any videos on that would be great. Thank you for all that you do to post videos for us.
Been watching Jimmy’s Os latest video and a memory of you popped up in my mind. Glad to see your still alive and healthy in good health. Loved the old frame videos back in the day. Don’t remember unsubscribing but that’s RU-vid for ya.
Hi Justin good to see another jeep video and see the full project in detail hats off still really looking forward to getting my LJ up to you and thanks for getting back to my email last week giving me the 411 Happy Thanksgiving Chris.
I used the Pocono kit which isn't much different, but rather than clamp every foot I lined the cap up where it fit evenly (I also removed around 5/8 of an inch in some spots because of the tight space between the body and frame) and marked it with a pencil in key areas and drilled 3/8 holes 1" from the top edge every foot. Then I removed the cap and welded 3/8 flange nuts on the inside of the frame while the nut is scinched up with 3/8 bolt. Then replace the cap and bolt the cap with the blind nut and clamps. I welded 10"~ at a time and moved to another area as to not build up heat and it worked out perfectly (both arm brackets were within 1/16th" of each other). Strong like bull!
Morefab aka Justin, I have been watching your videos for quite some time and definitely planning on bringing my 2001 TJ that I dearly love for some TLC! I want my frame to be sandblasted, repaired if any, and Upol Raptor the under carriage of the tub, axle to protect it. I even have a Jasper remanufactured 4.0L sitting in my garage to install when this one starts to hiccup!! I will NEVER part company with my TJ. Great job and keep them videos coming to us rabid TJ fans.
My 2000tj frame needs everything you are doing,was driving with ratchet strap holding up skid plate till last week when rear trail arm rusted off,love my jeep,never selling,problem is can't find anyone in Pittsburgh with your know how. Is it possible to get a rough estimate of what you just did for future plan to get to you.
Do you think there is a benefit to stitch welding rather than welding it solid? I have always wondered, since years ago I had an old school welder stitch weld a hitch to my frame, and he said it was to keep some level of flexibility to avoid cracking. I have a Wrangler that has one side done and whoever done the work stitch welded it, so it got me thinking about it, since I will need to do the other side and the middle. Thanks for your knowledge.
Stitch welding has its place. It allows for less heat input, and can provide some flexibility when it’s needed. In the jeep application, you want a continuous weld that ultimately mimics the rigidity of a solid box frame. Any flex needs to be distributed in the same way as a solid box.
