I was going to post this on Tuesday but I wanted to end the year on something awesome! I wanted to give you all my heartfelt thanks for all the support, comments, emails and private messages. This has been a very challenging year. The layoff in September flipped everything upside down. My side hustle became the only hustle. And after applying for a badillion jobs it looks like the future is in my (our) hands. I'm also so done with video games. I think they suck. (I think they suck because they do suck... except Mario Kart.) I'm not sure how this is going to be possible since most videos don't do well, but I have faith that what we've built here over the past 6 years has tons of untapped potential. I want to give you all the best frickin' KZfaq channel to watch I can possibly provide. I want to show how an average dude can get outside his comfort zone, learn new things and explain how to do it yourself. I want to show gratitude to my awesome support network of family and friends who make all this possible. Most importantly, I want to point everyone to what keeps me going even when stuff is hard... which is my relationship with God. Those who know me know how rough it was last time I lost a job... and how different I am this time. That's not because of some sort of magic or because I'm somehow more badass. God and God alone is why I keep going. So look out for a bunch of new stuff coming very, very soon. I'm going to look more into businesses I can partner with. I'll also likely going to launch a fun membership option of some sort for those who want even more of this goofiness. The next few videos will likely be small, fun things. I'm putting a classic motorcycle up for sale that I'll share more about soon since it needs to go. But after that things are going to ramp up quick! God Bless all of You! Happy New Year. I can do all things. Phil 4:13 PS... I drank a lot of coffee today! 🤩

GOTTA love old school TJ's. I'm a little channel, but have received ALOT of views on my dad's 98TJ build with similar comments and questions. Anyone with a TJ, hang on to them. Die hard jeeps.

Crazy clean! I always love 2 door short wheel base stuff. They are just adorable

Jason this is such a great video primarily because it shows the awesome relationship you have with your dad. Thanks

Just got my first jeep a 1999 jeep tj 5 speed manual and oh boy do I love her

1:58 synthetic is also a fraction of the weight. I’d recommend upgrading to a higher output alternator and doing the Big 7 JeepCable kit to power the new winch and off-road lighting. That TJ is in REALLY good shape. Congrats! 👍

Awesome jeep. I have a 2006 TJ which I got in 2012. I got it with 90,000 + miles on it. It now has 275,000 miles on it. The 4.0 liter engine is a blast to work on and extremely durable. :)

My 2006 4.0 Rubicon Unlimited 6 speed stick....JUST turned over 45,000!

I just did a 14 hour round trip with my sons to see their Pop-Pop and many other family members out of state. Love my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn 4.0L, just past 170K miles, can take it wheelin' one weekend and this long trip the next. The key is meticulous maintenance and keeping it stock or in my case as close to stock as possible. 2" OME coil lift, 32 KO2's, Fox 2.0 Shox and Fox steering stabilizer, Napa HD gearbox and M.O.R.E gearbox bracket has this ole TJ running and handling the best its ever ran! Excellent on and off-road manners and capability. Highly recommend Valvoline 150K+ mile synthetic blend oil and shell gas, idles like a showroom 4.0L I6, avoid lousy wawa gas. Never any need to go beyond 32's, plenty capable and you get to maintain that great 4.0 low end torque. Your TJ looks like it can do it all too!

My first mod would be to sell the hard top and the rear seat. Install the soft top and never look back!!! Change all fluids. Even though they were lightly used, they're OLD.

Awesome jeep, my buddy has a 97 jeep with maybe 35,000 miles, it’s never been in 4 low and has only seen dirt three or four times, congrats to your dad 😁👍

Bought my first Wrangler in 03. A Rubi new from the showroom floor. Wheeled it all over hells half acre, sold it when it was 10 yrs old (mistake). Had a couple JKs, but was never enamored with them. Finally replaced that '03 Rubi in '22 with an '04 that had 56k miles. Never off-roaded, though it was towed behind an RV and driven through mountain towns. It feels just like home.

Beautiful Jeep!

Congrats on picking up a beautiful Jeep. My 2002 TJ has 86000 miles on it. They are fun vehicles. Pretty much bombproof.

Wow, that rig is incredibly clean! Congrats on the buy!

Loved the video! Can’t wait to work on the Jeep together and to go out and see the country! Thanks!

Thank you. Badass Jeep. Stay strong and stay true. We will be here to watch and support you in 2024. All the best.

Happy New Year and keep the content coming! TJ’s are great platforms. Such a gem too! 👍🏼. My wife also had a 2000 XJ Sport but in black. Fun little rig.

What a great find and what a fun project with dad! (Enjoyed the rear main seal video on the dodge-would have loved access to a shop like that). Not to be cliche, but things that happen to you do not have to be who you are. Find the work that pays, we will be here once a week or once a month or whenever. Happy new years to you and your family-and happy news years to the rest of the viewers as well!

What an awesome Jeep! I have a 2015 JKU, but want to add a TJ some day.

What an awesome looking TJ, wow

Hello Jason, while watchin one of my favorite "Jeep UTubers" your channel showed up at the end. I've been a Jeep fan since 1985 when I bought an "85 CJ7. I also once owned a TJ and seeing the episode about your Dad's TJ caught my attention, but then in your opening "update" you talked about your faith and relationship with God. THAT really touched me. I immediately subscribed for that reason. I'm a Jeeper and will keep an eye out for more Jeep vids. You and your future with the channel will be in my prayers. Take care and "Keep on Jeepin"

Nice Jeep. Your dad is like me, it's the little things that bug me the most! I just got what my jeep friends are calling a UNICORN. 2003 rubicon tomb raider edition, zero rust anywhere, mint condition, never taken off road, and a crazy 17,855 miles.

Nice Jeep! Love the video and the two of yours relationship. have had four TJ and really like their size and handling. One area you need to either change or keep a close eye on is the back hinges as they will wear out faster with those 33's weight hanging on that back door.

Beautiful tj

Hi there, I have a 97 TJ a hot tempered 2.5 4 IL😂 inside. Here in Taiwan it‘s quite ok. I love to go offroad with it. Greetings from Taiwan

Great video! I was referred to your channel by your friends Ben and Kerry. I have seen many Jeeps of all ages pop out of low range into neutral. Most of the time it just wasn't pushed all the way into low and seated. It can also be an adjustment too if it happens often. I have a 2020 that it has happened to me on several times.

Love your videos man. Can you do a video on your garage tools? I’m starting to get more into auto diy projects, and I’d like to learn from your experience on working on so many projects what tools you’d recommend and what tools are over rated? Also how you organize them, I always like seeing those videos!

I love my TJ. I wish mine was that clean but I guess that’s what happens when you take it off road lol. If it pops out of 4lo consistently you may need to adjust the shift linkage. Pretty easy. Just loosen a 10mm bolt and push or pull the linkage until you get it where you need it be to stay in gear. Or better yet replace it with a cable shifter. That will make it so much easier and more reliable and you don’t have to worry about adjusting again if you do any modifications that would affect it.

NICE when it comes to 4 wheel driving``baby it

Not a Jeep guy per se, but I understand there are small bushings in the transfer case shifter assembly that can go bad and allow the t-case to pop out of 4LO like that. I'm sure a TJ owner will pop in here at some point and confirm.

You should try some BG products MOA with the fresh oil change and EPR just before you drop the old oil. Especially since it has such low mileage.

Nice

One word... Jealous! Great find!

Got a Sahara with 28,000 here in ND

That is a gem of a jeep with only 56k miles! I drove a 2000 TJ Sport for 11 years. Selling it was a huge regret. I would take a look at changing the spark plugs and if they didn't upgrade the brakes after putting bigger tires, that might be something to look at. The brakes were good for stock tires, but going bigger, I had issues with less braking power. Can't wait to see more videos of this TJ!

Mint I’ve owned a number of Tacoma’s , I love my Jeeps, but I’ll never trash talk Toyota

I just brought an 03 tj with 100k miles. I had to replace the entire underneath, as in the bouncy and steery stuff. It's completely stock. I get 18 mpg, not sure why you're talking 13 mpg. Edit. Just saw it's an automatic. Sorry for your luck.

Any info on the rims? My 98 has the exact ones, red and blue pinstripe and all, can’t find any info!

you're gonna want updated headlights.

It probably popped out of 4L because it hadn't been used in a while (ever?). Toyotas will take forever to engage 4L for the same reason. Gotta use it!

replace the Transfer case linkage with a cable system.

I just bought an '03 with 50,000 miles....

Get rid of the Dana 35 rear end , they are trash .. use a mopar 81/4 or dana 44 .. dont want the axel coming out on a camping trail..

First thing to check is the mileage statement where you bought it. Is it checked true miles or mileage exempt? Also check for miles on the title. Are the miles on it correct or exempt? If exempt on anything your value just dropped tremendously. Same as miles unknown or not guaranteed. Many dealers tell you anything and guarantee nothing. In which case you way overpaid for unknown miles.