1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ - Penny Pincher
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7 жыл бұрынIn this video we meet up with an owner of a 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ to get up and close with a build he recently finished and dubbed "Penny Pincher." He built this Jeep on a budget and now has a very capable rig. Join us as we talk with him about the history of buying it, his inspiration for the build and talk about many of the modifications he has done to it.
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1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
4" Long Arm Kit
35" Good Year Tires
Trucklite headlights
Crawler Concepts Bumper
ATX Wheels
Flat Fenders
Beard Suspension Seats
Rock Hard roll cage
Upgraded axles
@WelshMXhooligan 11 ай бұрын
This is exactly the type of builds I like to see. Real people not dumping their entire back account on builds.
@ashermartin4945 7 жыл бұрын
I love the Forrest green and copper/tan combo. So beautiful
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Agree! I love the copper with the dark green!
@jondecarbonel8158 5 жыл бұрын
Sahara colors. Sweet!
@bobsaget4546 6 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or did the dent on the grill bother you whole time
@nicparker3809 5 жыл бұрын
yup
@sublime929 5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't stop staring, and I'm not one to be picky about that stuff either.
@hockeydad6211 5 жыл бұрын
If a dent or a scratch on a jeep bothers you. You should not be allowed to own a jeep.
@SR-cp1eo 5 жыл бұрын
It's a jeep. If its pretty, you're doing it wrong.
@YoungboiG19 5 жыл бұрын
Sean R but it’s like the only dent
@TragicJawnson 7 жыл бұрын
keep the TJs/LJs comin. more character in the older rigs
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Wait, 1998 is old? Okay, maybe I'm getting old! haha!
@JeepTJWheelin 4 жыл бұрын
Imo, the TJ and LJ are the greatest Jeeps with apologies to the MB of course.
@ivanfromtheeast4709 4 жыл бұрын
Jeep Beach Wheelin' I love my lj I just need a bigger lift now, 2” just doesn’t cut it for a lot of trails
@westcoast3595 3 жыл бұрын
Penny pinching is building it yourself. Fabricating yourself. Getting used stuff and fixing it yourself. I do like the jeep. Glad to hear the cummins swap.
@calebberglund53 Жыл бұрын
that's what I was thinking, lots of "i had the shop do this and i had them do that" not really your build anymore when someone else is doing all the work. Also paying a mechanic to work on it isnt really penny pinching : /
@zososldier 7 жыл бұрын
When i think penny pincher/ budget build i think of junk yard springs, carbed small blocks and full size truck axles.
@RubiconUnlimited 7 жыл бұрын
for a penny pincher that green and copper is money! what a score on those axles, great story and build. thanks for sharing
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
LOL! It's money well spent!
@SteveJud43 Жыл бұрын
It's like a high end pincher, lol.
@ZephyrRandD 7 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! A TJ 👌
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
More to come in the future I hope!
@MrTR0uBL3 7 жыл бұрын
Zephyr R&D exactly if i ever get out of my xj i would love to go to a tj
@JeepTJWheelin 4 жыл бұрын
The best Jeeps of them all, nothing like a TJ. Got rid of my '08 JoKe X 3.8 mini van engine farse jeep. Going to test drive a Rubicon & X TJ's tomorrow. Psyche! Can't wait to finally getting my 4.0L I6!
@strawzinthewind 10 күн бұрын
Last of the best!
@AZjdog13 7 жыл бұрын
this gives me hope for my 98 4 banger! this is exactly what i dream for mine to look like! Time to start saving up!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Good luck with you 98 build!
@bikesyo6343 7 жыл бұрын
this is far from a penny pincher but definitely nice
@velouric 6 жыл бұрын
And green!, come on!
@landonfortner9543 6 жыл бұрын
bikes yo for a Jeep, this is definitely a penny pincher
@gamesofcontent 4 жыл бұрын
probably doesnt have $15,000 in it. That is pretty cheap
@cashmeer216 6 жыл бұрын
I bought my 98 Tj 4.0 sport for 1100 with 150k on the dash only repaired exhaust and floor pan ... steal!!
@briancallahan3588 5 жыл бұрын
I think it would be great to see more TJ build s
@jbkibs 6 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 98 TJ and I love it!
@Spudwellington 6 жыл бұрын
so glad my stock 98 tj has d44 rear and 4l I6 engine. still going to spend a pretty penny but im already on my way! the jeep looks great!
@aggrex 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome TJ build Dane! Definitely inspiring
@strawzinthewind 10 күн бұрын
As a TJ owner, I promise no matter how cheap you got it there’s nothing penny pinching about driving one of these.
@jeremiahhebner8593 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this add, definitely an inspiration for a new 99 tj owner
@jordanlaskowski 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome build! Love the fact that he used Craigslist for a budget. Great video Brad!
@observer4322 7 жыл бұрын
Suer super super nice TJ. I love it. I'm happy for you to be so excited for it. You seem like a really nice guy too. Nice video.
@Redsand187 6 жыл бұрын
So how much does he have into this? New long arm lift, new bumper, new winch, new trucklites all around, new fox shocks, custom powder coating and 3 different shops doing work on it.... I wish I had a few of his "pennies"....
@brendanjeans4423 5 жыл бұрын
a jeep penny is different from a real penny
@baileynourse931 5 жыл бұрын
@@brendanjeans4423 I WISH they were the same
@-kaster--kaster-6090 5 жыл бұрын
It’s cheap when you compare what you would’ve spent if everything was bought brand new .
@tremerefury 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't he say $1500 (other than purchase price)?
@rudyroman5192 4 жыл бұрын
@@tremerefury 1400 for only certain parts. that doesnt include wheels, seats, tires, engine mods, shocks, all the other parts and labor since it was done at a shop. he payed much more than 1500
@jondecarbonel8158 5 жыл бұрын
This build is a beast! I love it.
@benjaminhampton1533 5 жыл бұрын
Im 17 with an 05 TJ, really trying to get the money saved up to do the upgrades i want, all while trying to stay at a low but quality budget. Great video, love watching all these builds and adding things to the list that i want to do.
@antonioserrato2121 2 жыл бұрын
How'd your build go?
@tna2me197 Жыл бұрын
Prayerful purchase. Appreciate that you didn’t edit that part out.
@jwalters9743 7 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I built volkswagens for the past 22 years and finally traded one for a jeep tj. The build is great, really similar to what I am working on. 👍
@Greengulchleaves 6 жыл бұрын
"Penny Pincher"...Fox Shocks...lmao. still a badass TJ though
@jman1863 7 жыл бұрын
Penny Pincher. Great idea, nice build.
@randalllawkin 5 жыл бұрын
New to off roading and looking for a starter Jeep or truck on a budget. This looks very inspiring...great job
@nonyabusinesss3025 7 жыл бұрын
Tip: If you change to the diesel, I'd recommend a video from the channel "The Fast Lane Car" on how diesel exhaust fluid reduces NOx emissions. You go from a dirty polluter to basically a hippy with just an exhaust additive called UREA mixed 32.5% and 67.5% water. It's all sciency, but, that video explains it very well. I love what you've done to the Jeep.
@smokethirteen 4 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely do the R2.8! Excellent Jeep
@AdventureDarin 5 жыл бұрын
I love this. I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler I bought brand new and I have kept it stock, but now I think I'm going to start making mods.
@chrisjan8 5 жыл бұрын
great story and build. thanks for sharing
@briansolliday1117 5 жыл бұрын
What a good build. I loved it
@Stormtrooper-iy5ld 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome build!
@AW-xv7dq 7 жыл бұрын
Love it! I am currently in an FJ Cruiser and it's got great hwy manners in stock form. Don't really want to lift it. So I settled on a used TJ and your timing is perfect! for some ideas. Thanks! BTW my definition of penny pinching is a little bit different. :)
@angelsuarez17 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome build.... Great interview!!!!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We had a great time filming this!
@landerwyoming9720 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome rig and awesome review!
@jarhead6153 7 жыл бұрын
Brad...thanks for covering this Jeep TJ. A lot like my 1998 SE, original owner, some great ideas...
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Lot's of great ideas can be taken from this TJ project for sure!
@Shabec2982 Жыл бұрын
I like this guy. He tells you prices so if you wish to go down the rabbit hole as he did, at least you know what you’re up against.
@joshuaschrantz6773 5 жыл бұрын
"Penny pincher" to me is more like making 2k in upgrades/repairs happen with 800. This is just another build that someone says is a "budget build" then fails to mention that budget is 30k
@camerongill101 7 жыл бұрын
Nice rig, similar colour to my '99 TJ. I love JKs too but looking forward to seeing more TJs on TrailRecon.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
More TJ's, JK's and other types of rigs to come is my plan.
@tombrooks8565 5 жыл бұрын
excellent stewardship! Awesome rig!
@penderpartyof2700 4 жыл бұрын
This Jeep is perfect!
@OVRLNDX 7 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@oldchicago3216 6 жыл бұрын
Great video and really cool build.
@keithfreeman4015 6 жыл бұрын
Badass rig.
@TheBeardedJeeper 7 жыл бұрын
Looks great! I wish I could find some deals like that!
@CammieGee 7 жыл бұрын
Sweet TJ
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
It sure it!
@gorillahd9247 6 жыл бұрын
Good solid build! Scott
@marcellocanaguatti7857 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutamente preciosa wrangler!
@NathanGilmer 6 жыл бұрын
Very cool build!
@ApostolicITTech 3 жыл бұрын
sweet build- not a jeep guy anymore but this is awesome!
@cartergilbert4385 6 жыл бұрын
this is amazing I love this thing
@duo02 7 жыл бұрын
For a project called penny pincher all i hear too much "bought new"
@bigospig 7 жыл бұрын
And paying shops to do the work. ;)
@PowerlineRider 7 жыл бұрын
Duo02 penny pincher for me is a $2000 ranger with lockers and a hockey puck lift
@chriscrowder8505 6 жыл бұрын
its called a penny pincher because its a tj and not a jk, lol
@ajfromca 6 жыл бұрын
Lots of optional mods like the grinding the wheel wells and powder coating the rims also. It's also bothering me how light they were on pricing details of everything.
@joracer1 6 жыл бұрын
Well ok he's has about 1/2 of what someone would put in without pinching pennies...
@soaceba 5 жыл бұрын
Still my favorite year
@davidjessee7701 6 жыл бұрын
I love your Jeep. Very inspiring!! I have a 98 same color. 4.0 mine cost 5k with 130k mi. No rust..
@BKAGOSTO 7 жыл бұрын
Very cool vid. Keep up the great work bro. Woooooweeeee👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate it!
@konstantincamorra4999 2 жыл бұрын
dope rig!
@hughjasoul7698 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 97 all stock for 500, cant wait to upgrade. Hope I can get it pimped out like that.
@shane9464 4 жыл бұрын
I love the 4 banger lifted and geared. I also have 4 banger tj with 5 inches of lift and 4:88 gearing. Locked in the rear and still saving to lock the front. lol. Wish i cccould say i pinched pennies but thats not the case. I am always surprising everyone i wheel with of where the little 4 banger can go. I feel when its locked up front too, it will go anywhere. Unlike this fellow im gonna keep it 2.5 litres of raw power! Lol. Love the build man, its an awesome jeep. Thanks for the video
@joserosario6081 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice looks good
@maximilianopreciado8710 Жыл бұрын
Big inspiration for cost wise
@TheRobertsonLife 7 жыл бұрын
Nice build!
@kakarote2277 3 жыл бұрын
Nice rig!
@chingon_grandpa 6 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@santybailor 7 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!! ;) Nice TJ!!!
@jimhovater8755 6 жыл бұрын
My '98 4-banger had 251K miles on it when I sold it in 2013. I replaced it with a 2012 Unlimited. It currently has 84K miles on it.
@mariodesmo 7 жыл бұрын
I love my TJ. I've thought about a new JK a few times but I just can't bring myself to getting rid of it. With all the mods I've put into it and at a reasonable cost, it just makes too much sense to keep it. And it's also just too much fun. LOL
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
TJ's are a worthy trail rig and if built like this one, no need to rush to upgrade to a JK.
@oregonjeeper7977 6 жыл бұрын
+TrailRecon Upgrade?
@1ironbelle 5 жыл бұрын
Only reason why I am driving a JKU is because my TJ was stolen. I loved my TJ. If I could, I'd buy a TJ in addition to my JKU.
@patrickjan7896 4 жыл бұрын
The dent haunts my perfectionism
@TheVikingSailor 6 жыл бұрын
I'm lookin at those kevlars thinkin, "Penny Pincher my ass." lol
@spartan8185 7 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am right there with this guy on a budget friendly build. I have been very satisfied with some "off-brand" manufacturers. I love Smittybilt and Barracade bumpers but I wasn't prepared for the cost associated with them. I found several other manufacturers that offer relatively high quality alternatives for much less. Lighting is another place where I have found cheaper options that perform quite well. I have bought and sold parts on Craigslist and Ebay and been happy with the used/refurbished parts I have gotten. Just goes to show that It can be done. I love the "Penny Pincher" concept . Great build!!!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Building on a budget can be rewarding especially when you come across a great deal on a place likes craigslist. Thanks!
@Neggs2000 Жыл бұрын
Very cool
@novaman3509 7 жыл бұрын
Found a TJ in surprisingly great condition for $4,200. Very much considering purchasing it.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
$4,200 here in CA is a great price for a TJ!
@TASCOM44 7 жыл бұрын
I can't find a TJ worth buying around me for less than 9, go for it
@DanTaff41 5 жыл бұрын
I want to meet this guy! I have a 98 Sahara and he's doing everything I want but I can't find anything for the prices he is, amazing build for sure!
@emt3417 7 жыл бұрын
Good call man. Tubesock was a good rig.
@BigMac-uz1tj 4 жыл бұрын
Jeez this guys finding the holy grails in used parts
@jackbaur18 7 жыл бұрын
Great jeep.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Anyone would be luck to have one this nice!
@ustagivadambutnevagavafuk2675 6 жыл бұрын
Not really a huge jeep fan. But this makes me want one now, just gotta make my 1970 F100 badass first.
@nicparker3809 5 жыл бұрын
Love the title..:)
@Jeep79 7 жыл бұрын
Nice jeep
@timwilson8740 Жыл бұрын
I drove my TJ 1998 for 19 years it also had a 2.5 that jeep would go anywhere
@MrTR0uBL3 7 жыл бұрын
yea man inland jeep Shawn is a great guy
@matadorprime6555 5 жыл бұрын
Almost two years. I wonder how his arm and this Jeep are doing? Love TJs! Craigslist is for sure great, but as you said Brad, you just have to be patient.
@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator 5 жыл бұрын
I bought mine which was red but kinda like this one at auction but from an old Man. Super clean Jeep w/ 33’s, Dana 44 front & rear, 4cyl, 4:10 gears, soft top, 97. I put a 6 1/2” long arm kit w/ 35 Super Swampers, Detroit Lockers front & rear, Hella Lights, Stinger, 8k lb Warren Winch, DVD player premium sound, etc. for an extra $14k. So I had around $20k invested. It was great on the trail. Named her “Ballz Deep” she led the pack but it sucked on the highway & in town. Just no power. Looking back, I would’ve never done what I did w/ such a small engine. Never pay more than $4k for a 4cyl Jeep. IMO Sold her for $9k cash less than a year later to a Lawyer. He tore it up. She won many car shows also
@ronniemontemayor4358 7 жыл бұрын
It's a really sweet Jeep TJ! I would love to hear how much you actually spent on it. Whatever it is, definitely worth it.
@joshuabutler1555 6 жыл бұрын
Ronnie Montemayor total cost for everything with the cost of the jeep was 12,000.
@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942 4 жыл бұрын
Trail recon is pretty cool , thanks bud , I m working on my 92 yj as we speak
@ItsMojoHQGaming 6 жыл бұрын
Finally some 4 cyl love
@FlintHillCatfishing 3 жыл бұрын
New sub here....love the channel!!!
@randythompson1957 4 жыл бұрын
This guy has some very giving friends.
@kaminarikatuhstrofik9534 6 жыл бұрын
I bought my 99 TJ for $2000. Has the 4.0 and it runs perfect. Owner needed the money and didn't want to fix the exhaust/brake lines.
@averagerider92 6 жыл бұрын
Inland Jeep in Rialto, nice... my old home town.
@rickolivasone4790 6 жыл бұрын
wow your story sounds just like mines. two weeks ago i pick up 97 tj 4cyl with a procomp 2.5 lift out from the police auto auction. it only cost me 2k but once home and test drive the death wobble. i already replace rotors, pads, calipers and wheel bearing asembly, but im stuck at the deat wobble trying to find out where and what can be causing the issue. but your story its pretty inspiring to bring this thing back to life..
@joshuabutler1555 6 жыл бұрын
Yea I was Gonna build the TJ over a couple years, but the death wobble made expedite my process. I got new axles and drivrtrain... No more death wobble. LoL. Good luck with your build! That's a great price!
@rickolivasone4790 6 жыл бұрын
Joshua Butler , what up bro. Well funny thing I just saw your reply as I just got done with my jeep death wobble issues..lol I replace just about everything with the front suspension and steering. I found out my jeep came with a 3.5 inch lift not 2.5 like I thought it did.also a Dana44 in the rear and front Ox locker. Many parts were different manufacturers, like jks, high jackers and procomp. Now I'm waiting to do a trail run hopefully next weekend. Hope all goes well..
@joshuabutler1555 6 жыл бұрын
Sir One yes, sounds like my issue. The lift that was on it when I got it was comprised of mix match parts! No wonder it had the death wobble.
@michaelwilson9902 7 жыл бұрын
really want to see that zj from a off-road trip you were on recently.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Working on coordinating with the owner... hopefully in a few weeks we can get our schedules to line up.
@toddpalmer3507 7 жыл бұрын
I'm into my 4.0 Lj for about 18.5k and can no doubt out wheel this dude any day, tally up his build and its sitting right around 25k. its a very nice looking jeep but I certainly question some of the craigslist #'s he threw out on wheels and tires and the axles. just saying
@nicparker3809 5 жыл бұрын
it isnt the jeep it is the driver. Dude cant off road and said it was for his kid to learn? PIFF and son you can have it SURRREEE!!! How about a new one DAD! only 60K......
@cvuedoo9608 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I call BS
@den41400 5 жыл бұрын
Tube sock for the win and the rims looks similar to tubesock's rim's at there moab trip
@ProjectXJ 5 жыл бұрын
I paid $4,100 for my 97 XJ (stock) and have about $5,000 into it so far. Long arms, lockers, trusses, sliders etc!
@nickherrera577 6 жыл бұрын
as an owner of an xj and an explorer, I can say jeeps are cheaper (modding wise) due to their aftermarket support.. The '3 lift kit etc. on my explo and tires all in all came out close to $5000 I spent half that on a similar kit for my xj sport
@tinman2230 3 жыл бұрын
Who makes those fenders? I already have the AEV high line kit and those would be a nice upgrade
@bluecow10 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is cool
@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942 4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@collincampbell4648 7 жыл бұрын
This is super similar to where I want my jeep to be set up and color scheme, and he even wants the same engine swap as me omg!!!! This guy must be me 😂
@joshuabutler1555 6 жыл бұрын
Collin, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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