Is The LJ The Best Jeep Ever Built?

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Some people mistakenly think that I don’t like Jeeps because I am a Toyota guy, but I don’t see the two as mutually exclusive. In fact, my first vehicle was a CJ-7. The good thing about a Jeep is that it is easy to find parts for them. The bad thing about a Jeep is that they become cookie cutter, and a lot of modifications actually make them worse (I am looking at you, angry eyes grille). In the past I avoided Jeep project vehicles because that was a market already being heavily covered by Rick Pewe, Fred Williams, Christian Hazel, and Verne Simons. That doesn’t mean I don’t like Jeeps though. In fact, I love this one, I think that it is the best Jeep ever built.
I would dare say that the LJ is the best Jeep ever built. Why? Long wheelbase Jeeps have always been revered, from the Scrambler and the Jeepster to the modern four-door Wrangler. This is a formula that works, as they are narrow enough for the trail but have added wheelbase for increased stability and interior space. There is one Jeep though that does it better than all of them, the Jeep Wrangler LJ (aka Long TJ or formally the TJ Unlimited). These Jeeps are modern enough to use a fuel injected engine and coil suspension (unlike the Scrambler) yet not as bloated as modern JKs, JLs, and JTs with four doors, electronic nannies, and larger dimensions.
This specific example is a “grown up Jeep” that was originally built by my friend Jereme Wormington. It looks rather understated with full sheetmetal and fender flares, but packs a punch with the Rubicon features like locking differentials and a 4:1 transfer case coupled with AEV’s Highline kit that allow me to run 37-inch Nitto Trail Grapplers with only 2.5-inches of lift. The Jeep rode like a dump truck when I got it from Jereme, but Samco Fabrication revalved the 2.5-inch remote reservoir King shocks and JKS control arms were added at all four corners. The front axle was converted to WJ knuckles, which not only provide bigger brakes but also raise the drag link angle to nearly flat. Custom track bar mounts were made to match the drag link angle and improve the roll center.
Quick Specs:
4.0L engine
42RLE automatic transmission
Rocktrac NP241 transfer case
Dana 44 axles w/ RCV axle shafts, 5.38 gears, and factory lockers
AEV Highline Fenders
Skyjacker 2.5-inch dual rate coil springs
JKS Adjustable Coil Over Spacer (ACOS) w/ integrated air bumps
King 2.5-inch diameter remote reservoir shocks with custom valving from Samco Fabrication
JKS adjustable control arms and track bars
37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler tires on AEV Pintler rims
PSC Big Bore XD steering box and pump
GenRight 31.5-gallon Safari fuel tank and skidplate
ComeUp Seal 9.5i winch
Articles:
WJ Knuckle Swap- www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/su...
JKS Control Arms- www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/bo...
Modifying Lockers To Work In High Range- www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/el...
Smittybilt Seat Covers- www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/bo...
Rough Country Seat Risers- www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/bo...

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@jeffallan3761 2 года назад

TJ/LJs are my favorite era. They look so good, and they're simple. My '18 is complicated with electronics, and so bloated looking, Drives nice, more like an SUV than a fun, Jeep.

@firstdaddy 3 года назад

To answer the question, was the 2004 - 2006 LJ the finest Jeep ever produced? Well, yes it was.

@JeepTJWheelin 2 года назад

👍

@EnfieldJoe 3 года назад

Great info. I have been considering building my 06 LJ. You provided some great ideas and products to consider in my build. Thanks for sharing.

@Spanked78 3 года назад

I've got a fully modified JLUR that's been surprisingly reliable and great on the trail, but the TJ/LJ is still, hands down, the best Wrangler Jeep ever made.

@magmasloth3619 2 года назад

whats a jlur

@northernjeep942 2 года назад

@@magmasloth3619 2019 and up for door rubicon

@VaanillaGorilla 3 года назад

I appreciate your shout-outs and naming all of your shops and resources. I'm somewhat new to Reno, and not super familiar with the shops around here.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

There are a ton of talented fabricators in this area, we are really fortune.

@topgun2877 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing the lowered control arm relocation holes, doing this now myself. Great vid

@kyridgejumper 3 года назад

Been waiting on this video for awhile now. Such a great job and a awesome Jeep congratulations man

@jackpeeler87 3 года назад

Great looking Jeep and I was glad to help build version one with Jereme. You are doing it right.

@DUNEATV 3 года назад

Great video and great Jeep! Always loved the TJ but I’m really loving my JL Rubicon!

@Ihateironyanddumbusernames 3 года назад

5:44 this is why solid axles are awesome. Look at how level/stable the body is and how much work that front axle is doing.

@AustinH7 2 года назад

Yup. IFS defintely is more prone to tipping and flipping off-road

@terraforge_motorsports 3 года назад

HP Dana 30 was never offered in a TJ. In particular years in a Cheerokee yes.

@ShaneCarlson 3 года назад

Loved my 2004 LJ, very capable platform overall, though I really am enjoying building out my 2020 JT Gladiator and look forward to getting it out on the trail.

@kurtiskriewald7250 3 года назад

My two cents,...I have a 99 tj 5" lift on 35s. I did a "cheap stroker" rebuild at about 160k miles (wife overheated it in a drive through, not her fault really). 240k on it now, still the best mod I have ever done to any vehicle. Power isn't massive, but the torque and throttle response is next level, better mileage too.

@nvrenuf_k5933 3 года назад

Love the high line fenders and hood, I wish I had added those to our LJ before they were discontinued.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

I don’t understand why they don’t still make them, I think there is a market for them still.

@timjchick 3 года назад

LJ’s and the TJ platform are still as popular as ever. Everyone is building them up. I believe there’s more of a market now than ever before for those AEV high line fenders and hood.

@stonewp 2 года назад

AEV has a tendency to discontinue products early and leave you high and dry with no way to repair or replace products without replacing a whole host of other components. I’ll never buy another AEV product because of that, however, if anyone has a silver JK Pintler beadlock in good shape, let me know.

@benjamins9121 3 года назад

My buddy has an LJ rubi and it's great. 4 or 5 years ago I got a low mileage T3 turbo out of a Mazdaspeed3, him and I got the idea to convert his 4 liter to carb and I did the piping for the turbo, we didn't do anything crazy, just 7ish PSI, we did stud the head. Plenty of pep for it considering he just has 35s. Anyways the 4.0 had 60k and now another 50 or 60k with the turbo. Runs like a champ

@johnpatterson4901 Год назад

This video was extremely well done

@JJ-tv2pc 2 года назад

Beautiful jeep that aev fenders and hoods look great!

@travisgomes4473 3 года назад

Finally!!! Been waiting for this!!!!!

@brisonpalmer6730 3 года назад

Man your LJ is sweet. My LJ Rubicon has a similar build but different parts. Highline fenders by Metal Cloak, 2” lift by Rustys, belly up aluminum skid by UCF, Savvy control arms with JJointsnand 35” Toyo MTs. I would love to have that 30 gallon tank you have on your LJ. Your steering and track bar setup sounds like a great way to go. My front end seems to bottom out on higher speed rough roads so I need to figure out why and do something similar to your set up with air bumps and proggresive springs.

@c4onmylip 3 года назад

Honestly, the only reason why the LJ beats the Scrambler is because it's on links and coils from the factory. The scrambler and CJ6 have it beat in cool factor imo.

@Winch_Offroad 3 года назад

Nice video, great way to do a walk around. I may do the same thing for my CJ7. Subscribed too..

@areject17 3 года назад

Just bought a 05 tj x from Florida 38k miles. Love it

@javierpet305 3 года назад

Where lmao

@stephenvargas6134 3 года назад

I really don’t understand what about the 4.0 there isn’t to like. I have an 05 and it’s perfect. Mine’s a 6 speed manual, and has been re-geared.. I LOVE it!

@twostep2382 3 года назад

Regeared to what? Asking cause I have a 06 6 speed lj rubi

@stephenvargas6134 3 года назад

@@twostep2382 I went 488 so I could run 37’s, and they run great!

@JeepTJWheelin 2 года назад

The 4.0 I6 is the best engine Jeep ever made! I have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn and it's by far the best vehicle I've ever had.

@Kojahusiv Год назад

I love the build. I would love to do something similar to my 2004 LJ but sadly AEV no longer make the highline kit or hood. I get that there are other highline kits out their, but those are pretty much all tube or flat fenders, and I'm just not into it. The AEV kit gave that extra space, but kept the factory look I like. I still love my LJ and certainly won't be getting ride of it any time soon though- if not ever!

@fletcher110 Месяц назад

nicest lj on the web. that AEV front fender kit is killer

@4x4_mark 2 года назад

That is a awesome sleeper 👍🏼👍🏼

@jerrywhalen2100 2 года назад

I really like that you lower the control arm mounts on the frame. If I could find somebody to do that I will. Did you have to lower the upper control arm mounts also ?

@XxCrankyMoosexX 2 года назад

Thanks for the inspiration as I'm gonna be getting a 2006 LJ in a few days. My wallet didn't need me to find another expensive hobby and project, but I'll happily open it.

@TaquacheMotorsports 3 года назад

Thanks for the detailed video! I just picked up an LJ and have been researching future mods.

@oggearhound2242 3 года назад

stay away from this jokers recommends. check out Trail Recon or even better, Jeep Forum. This dude sucks ass

@JeepTJWheelin 2 года назад

@@oggearhound2242 😂😎 It's a rolling aftermarket parts catalog. Typical aftermarket tool.

@lampali Год назад

always get the manual, very easy to repair and reliable and super fun!

@frankcorrect6999 2 года назад

I purchased an '06 LJ Rubicon new. I also ordered the orange color. I have the manual transmission. The slave cylinder-master cylinder combo has gone out twice in 86,000 miles. It looks like a piece of plastic junk. I'm on my third clutch. The throw-out bearing went out at about 75,000 miles. I had the shop replace the clutch at the time. It only lasted about 12,000 miles. I know how to drive a manual; I've never owned an automatic. I had a Toyota Camry with 150,000 miles on it with the original clutch when I sold it. You might be better off with the automatic. My favorite modification is the Genright 31.5 gallon gas tank. I only get 12 or 13 mpg, so it gives me 350 miles of range. I do like your orange top. Mine is the original black. It gets very hot in the summer in Las Vegas. I have considered painting it, but have not done so, yet. Thanks for making this video. I love my LJ. Rick Péwé spoke at our local jeep club. When he was checking out rigs after the meeting, he offered to buy mine. He said that he had long wanted an LJ.

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

Frank I think the Hot Heads headliner would help insulate you from the heat. I put one of these in my Jeep and it helps both in the summer and winter. hotheadheadliners.com/collections/2004-2006-jeep-wrangler-lj?

@zedangerbarbie 2 месяца назад

I’m not entirely sure why he keeps dinging the Dana 44. It is like a juggernaut of overall reliability, ground clearance at general stability of the platform …. It makes no sense.

@davemurray8421 3 года назад

This is one of the best walk around videos I've seen. I recently got rid of the JKU and other projects and bought a JT. Love it, no complaints (well yeah but... lol). I've really missed having a project. I don't think I'll pass on an LJ if the opportunity arises again. Great video, thanks.

@scottjones9670 2 года назад

I lusted over that color when they were new, and hope to find one when I can pick up a new toy. Personally I wouldn’t change anything

@abelsae 2 года назад

I like the new color!

@ACoupleStoners 3 года назад

I love my LJ name plan on keeping it as factory as possible..... But damnit I want some highline fenders. I'm seen the hood alone go for 3k.

@1200Donkster 3 года назад

My 2004 LJ’s name is the Brown Burden… Just.Empty.Every.Pocket….for sure 😆👍

@BertMiscerson Год назад

Hnnnggggg i love this jeep! I want an LJ so bad now. Been out of the jeep game for 10 years and looking to get back in

@ossme 3 года назад

I have almost the exact same truck with Mopar front bumper, manual transmission, and milky white color

@messix7768 3 года назад

hi, I've been running the rubi-crawler for over a year now and i would consider it one of the best mods that i have done.

@albertolozano9262 3 года назад

Great tj

@4HIGHGARAGE 3 года назад

I'm curious to know more about your track bar set up. I guess I'm asking how were you able to get it horizontal to the ground and keep the same travel arc as the drag link has in the movement of the suspension? And maybe also why it being horizontal reduces body roll?

@4HIGHGARAGE 3 года назад

Okay, maybe nevermind. I rewatched and I think you're just talking about a rear track bar and not the front.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

They are both pretty flat now. The WJ knuckles raise the drag link but you are kind of on your own for the track bar. It needs to be not only on the same plane as the drag link to minimize bump steer but also similar length. There is a link to the article I wrote on the conversion in the video description.

@DuelingTreeMike Год назад

My ‘06 LJ has a 1.25 body lift and a 1” engine lift with slip yoke eliminator, and a new rear drive line. The reason I did all that work was to give the LJ a tummy tuck. What is the name of the skid plate that you have? I didn’t see it in the list. I’ve been warned about getting damage like you mentioned and I wanna make sure I stay ahead of it. Lol. Thank you so much for posting the video.

@HarrySituations Год назад

It is a BellyUp kit from Teraflex. I have been really pleased with it. They have an optional front skidplate that covers the oil pan and the front have of the transmission pan that I highly recommend adding as well.

@douglansburg4545 3 года назад

I'm thinking nothing, looks great

@JeepCherokeeful 2 года назад

One thing I’d change would be EVERY permanent modification back to stock..but it’s wrecked now so...

@Rational_Party 7 месяцев назад

The word is pinnacle, and if you're after a "Jeep" style vehicle, the LJ is the pinnacle of Jeep. As for SUV's, the pinnacle was the XJ, so either way, the top of the pile is a Jeep... :)

@HarrySituations 7 месяцев назад

I love XJs but it is tough to argue against a Jeep you can fit 37s on with 2” lift springs.

@jonathanquell4760 3 года назад

Great detail on the LJ! can you share a picture of the lowered rear frame mounted or lowered by how much? Also what tail lights, reverse lights and license plate are you running? Also 1.7 roller rockers are a great addition for any 4.0 as it gives torque from idle on up and continues to pull harder at high rpms. I run the yella terra yt6628 on my 05 LJ rubicon as fit under the valve cover without a spacer. If you do swap to the 6spd, center force makes a heavy flywheel for the 4.0 including the 05-06. I also wish aev brings the high line kit back.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Sorry we didn't get a shot of it for the video Jonathan. It was lowered by 1.5 inches at the frame end with a new custom mount welded on, and raised 4 inches at the axle end with a JKS bracket.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

The tail lights are cheap :ED ones that I bought off Amazon and had to add pigtails to from the stock tail lights. The license plate bracket is from Warrior Products and the reverse light is a Baja Designs S2 Sport mounted on a Teraflex bracket intended for a CB antenna.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

And thanks for the recommendation on the roller rockers!

@jacobgraves3505 7 месяцев назад

You don’t love the 4.0 in-line six? You are fired. It’s one of the toughest and most reliable motors ever made

@HarrySituations 7 месяцев назад

I’ve had XJs with 4.0s (both with auto and manual transmissions) and they ripped. I don’t know if it is because the last year of the 4.0 was choked with emissions or the crappy 42RLE transmission or both but this Jeep is s-l-o-w.

@jacobgraves3505 7 месяцев назад

@@HarrySituations shame. My O6 TJ had one and backed by the six speed manual. I threw banks exhaust, k@n intake, and 31’s with steelies on it and sounded awesome and would lay rubber. Was it “fast”? Hell no, but that’s not what it was built for. It was made to be bulletproof, and run forever even if you drained out the oil and poured wet cement into it. That’s the one vehicle I purchased new and never had a single problem with. I sold it 10 years later. You put 37’s on there and are complaining about being slow? 😂

@chalinp4886 Год назад

Cool LJ luck out on aev hood & fenders

@robbanks7393 3 года назад

How do you clear the 37s (width wise)? What is your backspacing? Spacers? The 60’ WMS is very tight for 37s especially at the steering box bolts.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Great question Rob. I agree that wider axles would definitely be beneficial, I am running 1.5-inch wheel spacers with 8.5-inch wide wheels with 3.6-inch backspacing. They scrub, and they rub (only when articulated and at full lock after adjust the steering stops). Getting rid of the front sway bar helped, but they do still rub the steering box bolts. I was hoping to find torx or allen head button head bolts without those thick washers to replace the factory steering box bolts but haven't had any luck in that regard.

@GYMGUYFE 2 года назад

Love this LJ! I want to copy this on my own. Can’t find the AEV parts anywhere. What is the range on the new tank?

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

The range is about 450 miles now. The sending unit still have the same sweep so it goes through about 8 gallons before the gauge moves and there is another 8 gallons once the needle is on E. I find the trip meter to be a more accurate way of knowing how much fuel is in the tank than the fuel gauge.

@GYMGUYFE 2 года назад

@@HarrySituations thank you definitely going to get it. Wish I could find those AEV parts

@coolonpaper6381 3 года назад

Did you check the angle on the axles as you dropped the control arms or just lower it and inch based on what advise? And does the lower lift high come into play with this. I have a four inch lift currently

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

The flatter your control arms are the better, since the force is transferred back into the chassis rather than upwards, which can cause strange handling like jacking when you are trying to climb a steep obstacle. Long arms are the way to go with a 4” lift in my opinion. Rubicon Express and Metal Cloak make great long arm kits to upgrade your current suspension.

@rarecj8jeep187 2 месяца назад

HW-- just picked up a JL and excited to make it better. Good info here. 6 speed manual. Any issues with the OPDA?

@HarrySituations 2 месяца назад

I haven’t had any issues with my oil pump, or any engine issues at all. I do wish I had a six speed manual like you got though!

@AustinH7 Год назад

Hey Harry, just curious I saw a new video and your LJ seems to not run the AEV wheels anymore, was there not enough backspacing on the AEV wheels for 37s? I ask because I was planning on getting AEV wheels for my Jeep jk and possibly running 37s on a 2.5 inch lift w/ flat fenders

@HarrySituations Год назад

I have run a bunch of different wheel combos over the years. Currently the truck has beadlocked Pintlers for a JK with an adapter to the 5x5 bolt pattern.

@WyattCraneum 3 года назад

Yes, my TJU (official code) is my grown up vehicle. In my opinion, the best 2 door Jeep ever produced (size, weight, simplicity, comfort, appearance). I've wheeled expert trails with mine and comfortably drove home at 75. Yeah, tough to go faster than that with 35's and 3.73 gears. Can't wait to get the rubicrawler!

@chrisgrady242 2 года назад

Do you have a video on where the trans cooler is mounted or an install video

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

Here you go Chris: www.holley.com/blog/post/how_adding_an_earl_s_ultrapro_transmission_cooler_can_help_your_jeep_from_cooking_its_automatic_transmission/

@irishhockey10 3 года назад

How do feel about those 5.38 gears when you’re not off road with regards to RPM’s on that 4.0L? Especially with those freeway speed limits you have out there and commuting around the mountains. I need to figure out a gear set when I ditch my stock Dana 30/35’s.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

With the 37s and the tall overdrive in the 42RLE (0.70) I think they are a good match. It doesn’t really go 80 mph so high RPM isn’t a concern.

@stonewp 2 года назад

4.88’s aren’t low enough for 35’s with the auto. I’d go as low as you can go with 37’s.

@SarahSmith-hd8kd 3 года назад

Get hydro assist! My 10.5" lifted 98 long arm on 35s (utill they are gone) didn't "require" the hydro assist either, or so I thought as well, until I installed mine wow I would NEVER go back. 70MPH + no problem👍

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

I have three other vehicles with hydraulic assist, I'm quite familiar with the benefits.

@riderhawley7296 3 года назад

I wish there was a TLC 4x4 for these things.

@CharleyMur 2 года назад

I don't see the spacer on the JKS coil spacers at 8:11. Can you run JKS ACOS without the spacer so you can get the air bump but no additional lift?

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

Good eye! I didn’t want the additional lift height so I frenched the air bump mounts into the coil buckets.

@smoore8 Год назад

Should have left that bad boy on 35’s. I personally would have bought a cheaper Jeep to rock crawl. That is a classic I couldn’t beat it, but damn nice Jeep man

@jeepn0811 3 года назад

Sick Jeep

@Colorado4x4 3 года назад

Did I just see you driving from Ridgway to Ouray yesterday?

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Yep that was me!

@Colorado4x4 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations hahaha. Awesome. I thought I recognized that rig! - Geoff

@missourirebel9669 2 месяца назад

Dana 44 axles used to be the king of offroad builds. I had a 78 Bronco making about 325 hp, a C6 and 44's front and rear with 31 spline axles. Never had any problems. So what has changed?

@HarrySituations 2 месяца назад

It didn’t have a 9” in the rear?

@flybyguy1450 11 месяцев назад

Put portal axles in it and get wicked ground clearance

@jasontaylor9871 Год назад

Trying to follow this build on my 06 LJ , since AEV stopped making the fenders and hood has anyone made a similar product? Would the Meatalcloake fenders give the TJ around the same clearance?

@HarrySituations Год назад

That would work. You could also run Genright tube fenders and a hood from Varozza.

@witcher71 3 года назад

Harry, the TJ didn't get the HP30 front. That was the XJ.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Thanks I screwed that up in the YJ video also. 🤦🏼‍♂️

@jeremy8715 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations YJ/TJ (LJ) all should of had the HP Dana 30 not the LP Dana 30 (for non-rubicon’s which should of been front HP Dana 44)

@ivanfromtheeast4709 3 года назад

@@jeremy8715 TJ rubicon is low pinion with an air locker rather than an E locker

@RobSteez 3 года назад

I really like this build! having a flat trackbar also helps with bind up if you have lots of droop mainly if you're running outboard shocks. I think that's all you're missing

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

That is how my Tracker is setup, but I don't think that I have enough real estate outside the frame with the LJ.

@WilC379 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations You have to french the mounts into the frame rail.

@Prerunner_xj 3 года назад

Throw in a Newcomer Racing stroker with a Holley dominator or a MS3Pro ecu

@10cosmic 2 года назад

Let me know if you plan on selling this - cool build

@Colorado4x4 3 года назад

Was this rig for sale on the AEV Forum?

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Nope not this one.

@WhiskeyTango87 3 года назад

Did you do anything to adjust the angle of the upper arms as well? Ie raise the axle side mounts?

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

I did not. There doesn’t seem to be enough material there without building new mounts.

@WhiskeyTango87 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations Thanks. I love the "grownup jeep" build philosophy and have enjoyed seeing your LJ in previous videos. You mentioned that the kings rode significantly better with proper tuning. With custom tuning and the shocks in the stock location, do you feel that the 2.5s are a worthwhile upgrade over a 2.0 resi?

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

@@WhiskeyTango87 for how I use this Jeep I think you could get away with a properly valved 2.0 and no air bump and it would ride just fine.

@Fparrish 3 года назад

Such cool jeep. LJ or bust!

@jjtt7408 Год назад

THE FACTS ARE JEEP'S ARE JUNK , BUT I HAVE THE BIGGEST HADRON TO BUY ONE AND IT'S THE L.J RUBICON THAT I DIG BUT THE MONEY THEY WANT FOR ONE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD / AND WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL DOES NOT HELP MATTERS / THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO AND A GREAT VIDEO NOW BACK TO WISHING AND DREAMING

@NatureRecycleFlorida 3 года назад

cool

@johnpatterson4901 4 месяца назад

Do I have to cut my rear fender wells when I add this kit to my LJ?

@HarrySituations 4 месяца назад

You do not need to, but I did some trimming to fit the 37s with only two inches of lift.

@jeepinwithjulia 3 года назад

Hi, I am looking for a powder coating place in Reno. Did you say Marq powder coating is who you used? Any other recommendations? BTW, I'm having Nate do my lift! You recommended him and I really like him.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Yes I use Marq Powdercoating for all my wheels and other powdercoating needs. They moved earlier this year and were backlogged for a while but I think they are caught up now. Simon does great work at a very reasonable price.

@jeepinwithjulia 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations Awesome, thank you. My bumpers shipped today! I got Full Metal Fabrication bumpers.

@joshnasche5495 3 года назад

I definitely want to get the Genright gas tank for my YJ wangler. What is the furthest you've gone on one tank of gas?

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

400 miles is as far as I have pushed it. The sending unit is stock so it uses about 7 gallons before the needle moves and there is another 7 gallons still in the tank when the low fuel light comes on.

@joshnasche5495 3 года назад

Ever thought about getting the Titan Terrker spare fuel tank or nah lol

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

@@joshnasche5495 that would be a less expensive option if I had the stock tank. But my tailgate hinges already seem pissed with the 37” spare and FrontRunner table on the tailgate.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Funny story about the GenRight tank. When the Jeep had a stock tank the previous owner went to Moab with his family. After running out of gas at Elephant Hill (whoops) his wife green lit the idea of getting a huge GenRight tank.

@DaBoss3O2 3 года назад

"I was shocked" Pun intended.

@maxswain4011 3 года назад

Golen Stroker proven reliable plug and play. Your friends talked you out of it?

@chip1984aq 2 года назад

Only thing I would change is owners cause I want it lol

@scottChapman25 Месяц назад

Also dana 44 is well balanced just throw some chromoly axles and the trust kit

@HarrySituations Месяц назад

It has RCVs, but I wish it had fixed spindles and locking hubs like the Dana 44 in my last rig.

@georgiajeepsandguns8277 2 года назад

@6:43 a stock tj or lj non rubicon has a low pinion 30 not a high pinion. The high pinion 30 is in pre 1997 xjs and it’s a 30% stronger axle housing vs the low pinion and personally I find it’s better then the rubicon 44 for many reasons that I won’t get into.

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

I totally agree. The high pinion 30 is lighter and has better ground clearance and arguably is just as strong.

@beeteekay9117 Месяц назад

The hp 30 was in xj's through '99

@georgiajeepsandguns8277 Месяц назад

@@beeteekay9117 the second gen xj when they got the face lift and the tj interior have the same low pinion as the tj and some of the really early xjs can even have a low pinion disconnect. I’m not completely up to date with the years but I’ve owned/parted out a good bit and I can tell you there’s a variety.

@jamesmeidinger7435 3 года назад

What is it about the 4.0 that you think could be better? Genuinely interested. I don't know much about them.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

I just wish it made more horsepower. When the Jeep had 35s on it the power was fine but with 37s it is pretty slow.

@jamesmeidinger7435 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations gotcha. That's understandable.

@pscarollo 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations It's not the engine it's not geared properly for 37s

@pscarollo 3 года назад

Well, I take that back if you're running 5.38 gears

@JeepTJWheelin 2 года назад

You don't need 37's, 35's and even 33's are good on an LJ. You just have air down. 37's make any engine run sluggish especially if you don't regear correctly. Above all, SKILL outweighs all the unnecessary huge tires and lifts.

@benjamins9121 3 года назад

Did you get asking price for that Yota? Seemed like a steal to me for 18 or however much you wanted..

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Yeah it was just a matter of finding the right buyer.

@JeepTJWheelin 2 года назад

The LJ is definitely among the best Jeep ever made. But this is way overbuilt, it's a rolling aftermarket parts catalog. This is another case of lacking skill and throwing a kings ransom at parts to compensate. I see this mostly from the 4 dr limo drivers. But more importantly, the LJ is the true unlimited Jeep, not the fake 4 dr limo, goofy version. While I do give the nod to the LJ, I would take my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn over any Jeep because of it having the original short wheelbase honoring the Willys MB configuration. These just look much better and more Jeep like than the LJ. The TJ, CJ-7, CJ-8 Scrambler and the Willys MB are my favorite Jeeps. Excluding the LJ, a Jeep should honor the Willys MB configuration to be considered a true Jeep. Btw, a Jeep should never have a hard top cocooning its passengers. They are meant to have that great open air experience within a few minutes. My doors and windows are in the garage from late April - early November. O|||||||O 🇺🇸ONLY IN A 2 DR🇺🇸 '41 - '06

@georgef1176 3 года назад

If you wanna build a legit high end jeep, goat built LJ kit is the only way too go. The LJ is by far the best jeep ever made. Unless you 10” stretch a 3.6 jk two door,

@PaulKaiser42 3 года назад

I’m all about more engine power but I think the Cummins 2.8 would serve your rig very well...the range is huge and she would have the torque when you want it...I don’t know just my thoughts. Great rig as always Harry 👊🏻👊🏻

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

I agree that would be a great combo!

@atanaciomaldonado3943 Год назад

Why not make any more this jeep that is the best design look very good

@unlimitedljadventure 3 года назад

Did you replace the driveshaft u-joints with 1310s? Because the Rubicon’s come with 1330 u-joints

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Oops thanks for the clarification! So those have the same size body as a 1350 but the cap size is the same as 1310. I don’t want to break a driveline but it is easier to fit than a ring and pinion.

@unlimitedljadventure 3 года назад

@@HarrySituations they are kind of an odd size. And I’ve found that some part stores have the wrong information for the Rubicon’s.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

@@unlimitedljadventure thanks for the correction!

@adamfowles1060 3 года назад

Curious to know if you would run a trans cooler on a manual LJ?

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

I don’t think it is necessary with a manual transmission since they don’t slip and generate heat like an automatic. I have manuals in my Tracker, Ford, and Toyota and none of them have tranny coolers and I’ve never had an issue.

@metalhead4x448 2 года назад

How can you not love the 4.0?

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

After driving a JL with a 3.6L and eight speed the drivetrain in my LJ feels pretty antiquated.

@DinkAround 3 года назад

I'm not saying this guy don't have a cool rig, but he has his fact wrong on a lot of details on the LJ.

@HarrySituations 3 года назад

Are you gonna tell us what I got wrong or keep us guessing?

@JeepTJWheelin 2 года назад

@@HarrySituations A few salient points, you don't need 37's, 35's and even 33's are good on an LJ. You just have to air down. 37's will make most any engine run sluggish. Regearing is far more important. Above all, SKILL outweighs all the unnecessary huge tires and lifts.

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

@@JeepTJWheelin oh ok thanks, I’ll try airing down next time. 👍

@JeepTJWheelin 2 года назад

@@HarrySituations Went right over your head, not at all surprised. You, like so many arrogant people who lack skill do all these unnecessary mods to compensate. I was taught by wise, humble, veteran trail leaders how to wheel. They Never once said, you "need" this or that aftermarket part. Go drop another $15k to compensate.

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

@@JeepTJWheelin you told me to air down dude. You don’t sound that humble to me. Where do you live? What trails do you run? Let me know when you want to show me all your wheeling skills, you can find me on the trail nearly every weekend.

@unlimitedljadventure 3 года назад

I think so. And will argue with anyone that thinks otherwise

@long-jeep 3 года назад

yes

@jaradderosa3252 3 года назад

Looks like a perfect build to me.

@chrissmith7364 3 года назад

Yes.

@tripleseven8361 3 года назад

Does this mean that the TJ is the 2nd best ever?

@JeepCherokeeful 2 года назад

AEV was pretty good

@eklazhward4739 2 года назад

Wrangler Rubicon LJ or Land Cruiser 80 ?

@HarrySituations 2 года назад

Both great choices!

@eklazhward4739 2 года назад

@@HarrySituations I would like to buy one but a tough choice. I care more about mountain travels (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Siberia) than heavy off-road. If Offroad, it's more mud than rocks.