How I Make A Living Fixing Jeep’s

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DeXJs

DeXJs

10 ай бұрын

Another just simple video of how I make a living. Every video I do at this time of my channel is just a learning of what viewers may enjoy. I had a jeep that was thought to be a kind of easy fix but I was wrong. However it get's fixed up for a jeep to sell. Hope you enjoy!

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@paulanderson388
@paulanderson388 10 ай бұрын
Working from home, having a great shop, setting your own schedule, loving Jeeps, owning many Jeeps...You are living the dream my friend!
@6lemans10
@6lemans10 10 ай бұрын
He is living the life.
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate it very much. I honestly love my job and what I do.
@royvanzant5811
@royvanzant5811 8 ай бұрын
How did you finance the business (land,buildings,equipment, etc? Like to do same on a much smaller scale, with model A s, to also mentor young to mechanical experience, and an appreciation for antique cars and to help keep them out of trouble, restoration of cars and lives!
@chickenlittle5916
@chickenlittle5916 7 ай бұрын
​@@royvanzant5811if you fig it out let me know plz!😂
@papatomsthoughts
@papatomsthoughts 4 ай бұрын
He said in another video that he used to have 2 employees, so I bet that he paid stuff off while running a full mechanics shop. Just my thoughts.
@Wooden_Crate
@Wooden_Crate 3 ай бұрын
You make money and don’t have to really deal with the general public that’s the dream brotha!
@sh-df1bb
@sh-df1bb 8 ай бұрын
you are very fortunate to be able to do what you do and make money at it. Y'all gotta get merch, tshirts & hats and stuff!
@trev119
@trev119 10 ай бұрын
Nice to see your channel growing. You deserve it. You seem like just a good honest man trying to make a living. We need more people like you out there.
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! I hope so too!!
@fix-it-frank
@fix-it-frank 10 ай бұрын
This man is living my dream
@jhama78
@jhama78 10 ай бұрын
Keep up the content Dex, always great to see quick tricks and tips from a mechanic that knows what hes working on. You could film yourself doing a full tune up on something and people will still watch and most likely pick up a new way to do something.
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
A guy noticed how I hooked the chains to lift a 4.0 engine up. I’ll get better but I fully agree with you. Thanks. I appreciate it.
@matthewpursley3292
@matthewpursley3292 10 ай бұрын
Man how the hell do you have only 43k followers and half a million views on a 2 hours old video…😮 keep up the good work bro
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
I appreciate it! I’m only 4 months into all this.
@2CabrasLocas
@2CabrasLocas 5 ай бұрын
Just found your channel last week, and I've learned something new from every video. Thanks!
@dexjs
@dexjs 5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@carlosford3162
@carlosford3162 5 ай бұрын
I love your channel. A Ford that loves Jeeps 😄❤.
@Sybreed117
@Sybreed117 9 ай бұрын
My first car I ever bought was a 1990 2 door Cherokee, I loved driving it... I had a small issue that I never fixed, and just stopped driving it in 2011, it was sitting ever since. I just recently moved across the country to TN, I knew I had to bring my jeep with me to actually bring it back to life some day. I was scrolling through shorts on KZfaq after I moved and came across your channel. I looked you up, and to my surprise you're about an hour 30 drive away. I've been meaning to give you a call, but I've been unsure on how to approach the conversation so I've just been watching your content in my spare time, and every time I do, it makes me want to get my jeep running again!
@acfrmlc
@acfrmlc 10 ай бұрын
do you dude! love the videos, as a full time mobile mechanic seeing some of your fixes and common issues on these helps alot!
@Quesadla
@Quesadla 10 ай бұрын
What a job, What a life. Great video again Dex. These are more interesting than you know, And we appreciate you taking the time to record these.
@freewillchoice8052
@freewillchoice8052 9 ай бұрын
Man you got a great set up! Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
@dexjs
@dexjs 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mvirocKoRn
@mvirocKoRn 10 ай бұрын
I hope your channel grows enough for you to keep you making these videos. Nice to see how you do things.
@mychannel6718
@mychannel6718 9 ай бұрын
Love my 2000 Cherokee! Always something I’m fixing on it lol I’d be in heaven with all of those jeeps!!
@frankshelton5330
@frankshelton5330 8 ай бұрын
Loads of entertainment on this channel. Happy I came across your videos.
@Rado88
@Rado88 9 ай бұрын
Man I love this channel! Glad I found it.
@steveesposito
@steveesposito 4 ай бұрын
Great video to start my day with.
@SGTRandyB
@SGTRandyB 8 ай бұрын
Love it man. My son and I want to restore XJ Cherokee’s. Probably less at a time lol, but it’s a shared passion. I’m in an auto tec school at 41 to learn to fix everything on em, my 4th act in life just because I realized I love fixing mine and my kid’s XJ’s.
@larrygulick6080
@larrygulick6080 9 ай бұрын
I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. Keep it up. Being in my mid 70's I wish I could still do what you're doing.
@dexjs
@dexjs 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing! I’ve been working hard to get here. Now I can slack up and work on this channel.
@kennethhughes1600
@kennethhughes1600 10 ай бұрын
Went and bought me a shit box xj after watching you guys put the wood to jeeps over and over and you share you secrets good content
@ManiacalManiac
@ManiacalManiac 9 ай бұрын
"now what do I do?" 😂 How i feel sometimes working on my vehicle's. It doesnt matter how long you've been working on stuff theres always question marks at some point. The honesty kills me!!😂
@dexjs
@dexjs 9 ай бұрын
Everytime!! Yes sir. No lies.
@justinchandler5436
@justinchandler5436 10 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work love all the content thanks Dex
@doers8154
@doers8154 10 ай бұрын
Keep the cool videos coming! for real!
@hippiemiller
@hippiemiller 10 ай бұрын
Good job 👍👍
@DependableAutoTruck
@DependableAutoTruck 4 ай бұрын
there is a transmission shop near me they buy all the cores that they can get. they save all the usable parts, if the clutches look good they save them. when you go there you have the option repaired, reconditioned , or remanufactured. repaired is usable parts used new bushings and used parts. reconditioned new bushings and clutches and seals. remanufactured all new wearable parts and includes updates if any.
@averagejoe9234
@averagejoe9234 10 ай бұрын
Loving the videos! A video on the windows fix would be awesome sometime…any tips you have on any of the common issues with these jeeps would be great!
@macattack1392
@macattack1392 10 ай бұрын
Subbed awhile ago, but Haven't watched much. --HOWEVER, im glad i saw this "insight video" of what u do. Already know u enjoy jeeps as well. For the haters saying ur raising prices, I don't see it. Now if u weren't enjoying & building them for urself as well. I could understand alittle more. There is always someone else that could take ur spot. jeeps in south Florida always want way too much & they beat.
@taw5218
@taw5218 9 ай бұрын
Love your channel. Found you on shorts. I've subscribed. Good honest content and might even learn a thing or two.
@_ghost96
@_ghost96 10 ай бұрын
I hope to buy my first Jeep from you. I am OBSESSED with the 90’s and early 2000’s Cherokees man. They look good to me in any condition lol.
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
Right on! They will forever be that way!
@AKA-MOSS
@AKA-MOSS 10 ай бұрын
keep up all the good work love it😊
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@christopherrivers9635
@christopherrivers9635 10 ай бұрын
You’re cool as hell Dex!!!
@rustypotatos
@rustypotatos 9 ай бұрын
Thank you brother
@josephsucharski289
@josephsucharski289 10 ай бұрын
Living the dream broo
@trefunk3743
@trefunk3743 10 ай бұрын
Real dream job!
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
I really love it. Always some kickbacks tho.
@AllenBlue452
@AllenBlue452 9 ай бұрын
Place looks like heaven. Just missin a pack of guard dogs
@tricitiestrout
@tricitiestrout 10 ай бұрын
good stuff dex
@whathappentoofficersamr
@whathappentoofficersamr 4 ай бұрын
Speaking of making a living..... I have 96 ZJ for sale. It runs and drives and is currently a daily driver. Its camo wrapped with 3" lift. As I was typing this you say something about a stolen vehicle 🤣 I have the "Clean" title on hand lol. Im throwing a hail mary here
@51-FS
@51-FS 10 ай бұрын
I was hoping to see u helping the farmer get un stuck
@MuddysGarage
@MuddysGarage 10 ай бұрын
Loving the vids man, you are living some of our dreams lol. I currently own a 99 GC 4.0 3" lift i daily, an 02 4.7 i just bought, and a 98 5.9 i just bought. Are you doing merch ? id rock a few "Dex Jeeps No Ducks Given" stickers for sure.
@user-uj3zk2cx8t
@user-uj3zk2cx8t 10 ай бұрын
You gonna hook up with the guy too?
@timothyproksch2915
@timothyproksch2915 4 ай бұрын
I got a feeling this gentleman talks like this when he’s all by himself with no camera on him all his life
@wpg1977
@wpg1977 10 ай бұрын
I think your jeep farm is totally Awesome!! I owned 2 yjs, an xj and currently a 2 door rubicon JL 6 speed . I am amazed at what goes on there.
@backyardbuilders9835
@backyardbuilders9835 10 ай бұрын
Due you're awesome. I live in the murfresborro are and ride coalmont and wheeling mainly. Would love to meet up. I have a 98 zj
@josephsucharski289
@josephsucharski289 10 ай бұрын
Love the vids mna
@nickmanwebb14
@nickmanwebb14 10 ай бұрын
An idea on how to stop your GoPro from falling over, what if you mounted it to an old dial indicator magnet.
@ohioshitboxoffroad2121
@ohioshitboxoffroad2121 10 ай бұрын
Damn it I need those red zj doors in background lol.
@j.finesseflights1403
@j.finesseflights1403 10 ай бұрын
By the sound of the rotation while you was cranking, sounded like it was down a hole! Ya know where I learned that from...? KZfaq 🤣!
@joshuacripe1514
@joshuacripe1514 10 ай бұрын
Dex 29min for head removeal for the average guy 3 hrs lol
@edwarddavis507
@edwarddavis507 10 ай бұрын
It takes me 3 hours just to get to the head bolts. Dex had the head off and already knew he was going to use it on the red jeep in 29 minutes.
@user-ln9cg9cv2c
@user-ln9cg9cv2c 3 ай бұрын
Love your Content, Dex! What brand do you use or reccomend for aftermarket pistons?
@dexjs
@dexjs 3 ай бұрын
So far seal power has been doing great for us.
@DannerPlace
@DannerPlace 9 ай бұрын
I wish I could pick you brain about a stalling problem with my 2001 TJ. Do you find wiring issues inside the harness from the PCM to the Crank and Cam sensors? I'm thinking that may be the case with mine...
@Dmowery5036
@Dmowery5036 8 ай бұрын
What engine you like better in a wj, a 4.0 or a 4.7?
@jamesherald5050
@jamesherald5050 10 ай бұрын
What do you ask for a jeep. When you get them ready for the road
@FD-dh2fu
@FD-dh2fu 7 ай бұрын
Great job. What does it cost to swap a 4.0 WJ engine?
@chasononeal17
@chasononeal17 10 ай бұрын
Hello I just came across your videos looking for info. I want to put 4.0 of mine in a ranger. But I want to eliminate everything that I don't need. Mostly like sensors vacuum lines anyting that is unnecessary. Is there any pointers you can give
@thenolans2172
@thenolans2172 10 ай бұрын
This is awesome. I'm a contractor for the post office, do you have any right hand drive cherokkees?? Keep up the great work!
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
No, sorry. I help so many local rural route people out. They keep me busy enough.
@thenolans2172
@thenolans2172 9 ай бұрын
@@dexjs I bet haha
@mstrlink1796
@mstrlink1796 16 күн бұрын
I want to learn how to fix cars, thinking about buying a jeep to fix up. What should I look out for, or steer clear of as a beginner?
@tomtheman91
@tomtheman91 9 ай бұрын
Man I'd pay you for help. I love my xj got a 98 and I have done some much trying to figure out what's wrong. I got a rough idle sometimes. Starts right up cold. Cranks forever when it gets hot. It will start and run tho. I have replaced tps and iac map coolant temp air charge temp or whatever. New distributor Rotor coil, coil pick up sensor crt performance kit new wires spark plugs.....fuel pump. Fuel is soild at 49 psi. Also have a heat shield on the fuel rail and yes a brand new cps....
@tomtheman91
@tomtheman91 9 ай бұрын
It runs great not low on power got 32 in tires and I can spin them... just long cranks when hot.
@danielmcclain1573
@danielmcclain1573 10 ай бұрын
Stop worrying about the haters man !!!
@mykalmcb
@mykalmcb 9 ай бұрын
Great video! Do you sell parts from your junkyard? Do you have them all cataloged?
@dexjs
@dexjs 9 ай бұрын
It’s all run by me and my head. As simple operation as you could think of.
@jamesdodson9417
@jamesdodson9417 6 ай бұрын
Have you ever had a door that wouldn’t open from the inside or the outside on those Jeeps , curious to know how you might get it open ?
@davidbgooch9587
@davidbgooch9587 10 ай бұрын
Hey man you dont have anyway to contact you. I thought i was a cherokee guru lol. I do have a question about my Cherokee crawler that no one has been able to answer or fix in 10 years almost. You might be someone that could give me an answer. Hasnt charged in 10 years since it froze in a mid hole. Had several peolle look at it and cant fix it. Been nothing but a Cherokee guy since my first one in 2008. Still have five of them. Even a rare 1989 4 door 4.0 5 speed 4x4. I looked for an email on your page but couldn't find a contact anywhere. Not sure where located im in Florence Alabama btw. Hope you see this man and great videos
@Markus_4.0ooh
@Markus_4.0ooh 10 ай бұрын
In the future would you make a video tear apart and rebuild on a 98 4.0? (Or how to take care of the motor head) Probably you already did but my bad. Thnx for the info sénior
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
I will as I come across the projects.
@jeannettevasquez2684
@jeannettevasquez2684 9 ай бұрын
I have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0 6cl that won't start on park. Only neutral. ???why????
@Stealthbich
@Stealthbich 10 ай бұрын
bro im about to move back home to alabama to do something similar. would love to work on dirtbikes and whatnot. Also, you got any tacomas by any chance for sale? ha. i know you specialize in jeep though!
@Dmowery5036
@Dmowery5036 8 ай бұрын
Do you sale any parts to the public? I’ve been looking for a grill for my Special Edition WJ for a few years now.
@kaiserhund8437
@kaiserhund8437 9 ай бұрын
How often do you have commanches come in or for sale? I'm looking for a truck to pair with my TJ haha
@joshuacripe1514
@joshuacripe1514 10 ай бұрын
Drx when fixed how much are you asking for the jeep?
@prevost8686
@prevost8686 10 ай бұрын
👍
@whatwasthat3269
@whatwasthat3269 9 ай бұрын
hey Dex, do you have a website for parts for sale ? and also those jeep you sell? thanks
@tdfitch
@tdfitch 10 ай бұрын
holy shit, what a stockpile.
@anthonysmith7258
@anthonysmith7258 8 ай бұрын
Got a question I just bought my 2nd jeep cherokee sport xj the first one is a 2000 jeep cherokee sport 4.0 v6 2wd has a motor knock needs a new motor and the newest one is a 1996 jeep cherokee 4.0 v6 4x4 but anyways on my 1996 xj when I put my key in to start it it want start by turning the switch there's the a button under the the steering wheel all I have to do is push it in to start it up
@Xirtey
@Xirtey 2 ай бұрын
whats the question?
@anthonysmith7258
@anthonysmith7258 2 ай бұрын
My 2000 xj has a rod bearing 5 that's knocking I got offered another motor it cone out of a older xj I was told I couldn't use a older motor for my 2000 xj I thinks it come out of a 1996 cherokee would it work in my 2000 xj
@jeremiahthomas2669
@jeremiahthomas2669 10 ай бұрын
Jeeps seem to fetch some money in south fl
@Domp896
@Domp896 9 ай бұрын
Where do you sell your parts at?
@jerryg8606
@jerryg8606 9 ай бұрын
where do you post jeeps for sale?
@clifsant9266
@clifsant9266 10 ай бұрын
At what point in your buying cars for a junkyard did you decide to switch to mainly Cherokee? Not that I’m complaining. I’ve loved the Cherokee ever since one of my good friends mom got a brand new one. We’re back in 91. I was in seventh grade and that’s when I knew that was the car for me.
@dexjs
@dexjs 9 ай бұрын
I always wanted the reputation that I would have anything you need for one so I just bought as many as I run across... You need a green fender? got it!!
@baelm
@baelm 8 ай бұрын
after having a 0331 head crack on me i wouldn't put one back on a motor even if it was good at that moment
@alvinuselton912
@alvinuselton912 9 ай бұрын
How can I contact you about purchasing a Jeep? Boy you are living the Jeep life 🎯🇺🇸
@ryanjacobsen6196
@ryanjacobsen6196 10 ай бұрын
Id kill for late model zj tan driver door panel sombody help
@mchaves7663
@mchaves7663 2 ай бұрын
How did you learn fixing jeeps?
@Ballen1182
@Ballen1182 6 ай бұрын
I need an air filter box. Kid at the lube place broke off the clips :/ 2004 4.0
@shizzyranks
@shizzyranks 8 ай бұрын
I'd rather do it myself and get it done right, at least if it fucks up I'm the only one to blame. That's why you ain't go no more employees.
@sumo-ninja
@sumo-ninja 9 ай бұрын
Where are you from dex? I'm in Georgia so I'm just curious as a fellow southern man lol
@dexjs
@dexjs 9 ай бұрын
haha 38315
@sumo-ninja
@sumo-ninja 9 ай бұрын
@@dexjs awesome!! Beautiful up there!
@scotttilbert8141
@scotttilbert8141 10 ай бұрын
Guy I worked with last all he wore in the shop was crocs 😳
@NCMATT
@NCMATT 10 ай бұрын
We're you from
@brianandglendaharkin9457
@brianandglendaharkin9457 9 ай бұрын
👍🏻🇦🇺💯⛽️
@ethanelectric1024
@ethanelectric1024 10 ай бұрын
I don't think anyone is thinking you are fake man. Also question, if you had to choose a different vehicle other than jeeps what?
@freeridin12345
@freeridin12345 10 ай бұрын
would you be willing to sell a motor and ship it to az lol
@bwell98
@bwell98 10 ай бұрын
Sell me one of your xjs lol.
@796andy2
@796andy2 10 ай бұрын
your like Yoda of 4.0
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
I been around soooo many 🤓
@destinyballard925
@destinyballard925 6 ай бұрын
Being female, I am offended. The whole underside of my jeep is covered in oil, but that’s beside the point..😂
@Markus_4.0ooh
@Markus_4.0ooh 10 ай бұрын
Torque everything.. okay 👍
@jasonwest792
@jasonwest792 9 ай бұрын
Great video, but I'm positive I have ADHD now.
@dexjs
@dexjs 9 ай бұрын
Explain that one please
@AllenBlue452
@AllenBlue452 9 ай бұрын
If a female because it's gotta drip-dry!!!! Lmfao
@benjamintresham9649
@benjamintresham9649 6 ай бұрын
You must have been pissed when they had that so cash for clunkers 15 years ago. The old jeeps people got rid of made me pisssed
@sumo-ninja
@sumo-ninja 9 ай бұрын
Lmfao "this is a female, I could be racist for saying that"
@zapstrapsnmudflaps8609
@zapstrapsnmudflaps8609 10 ай бұрын
Damn u are LUCKY
@MrCAMO112
@MrCAMO112 10 ай бұрын
Would you be interested in building me a cage Dex?
@dexjs
@dexjs 10 ай бұрын
I’m not cheap but I do good work.
@MrCAMO112
@MrCAMO112 10 ай бұрын
@@dexjs give me a discount I’ll paint Dexs biggest fan on the side 😂 lol jk. I have about 40 foot of tubing but the few fabricators I have talked to so far just tell me to buy a kit
@FantasticHunter
@FantasticHunter 10 ай бұрын
@@MrCAMO112 they aint wrong either lol. All depends how much you got in tools (pipe bender, welder, etc.). You'll spend more on labor alone than buying a kit and welding in yourself.
@MrCAMO112
@MrCAMO112 10 ай бұрын
Yeah I know it. Trying to decide right now between D & C and XO Fab
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