I Finally Finish My Brothers Diesel Jeep Liberty!

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Today on Dirt Lifestyle we are going to finish my brother's Diesel Jeep Liberty KJ! What a great Jeep to use as the framework for a budget overland build. The 2.8 CRD has plenty of grunt and remains very fuel efficient. PLUS this project is CHEAP when you compare it to most other 4x4 builds. Consider the fact that this has heat seats, leather and it's a diesel but only costs 5-8k on the used market... it's a bargain!
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@snakeskinproductions7500 2 жыл бұрын

"Run what ya brung" words to live by. Nice job on the liberty. See ya on the trails brother.

@itsm00t17 2 жыл бұрын

🤘😖🤘

@dmwi1549 2 жыл бұрын

Nice results-throwing some love to an under appreciated jeep model. Will look forward to seeing how it does on the trails. Your brother must be stoked!

@Noideawhatimdoing411 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say, when you could see it. Thank you hopping back on to you and your family. I am sure it’s thought to invest the time and effort. Despite back seat Shadetree mechanics comments, you give us fantastic content that we can take to our own garages and utilize. Thank you.

@snicklefritzd3612 2 жыл бұрын

Well said Ben

@DirtLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words 🙌 it means alot

@andrewianitello4429 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 liberty and I’m a senior in high school. Absolutely love it and off roading is my passion. Stoked to finally see this video!!

@oliverrissler3802 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I also got a a lifted KJ with roof rack (Frontrunner), roof top tent and the same awning, like your brother has. You showed a few interesting things, like the fork. I also like the LP6 lights. They are looking great. Looking forward to watch the following part of the transformation. Greetings from Germany!

@jedt4433 2 жыл бұрын

Very timely. I was just planning over the last week, building my own roof rack for my suburban, using the factory roof rack mounts like you did. Since aluminum is less expensive than steel now I’m planning on using sched 40 aluminum pipe. Keep up the great videos!

@24copeland 2 жыл бұрын

I use to have a Liberty about 10 years ago. It was a good entry to wheeling for me. I did about the same lift and tire size. It was great because I could fit the whole family and had a/c. I miss it sometimes for the comfort. That thing looks great!

@vernarddevilliers7899 2 жыл бұрын

As a kj owner, thanks a bunch for that tip on the forks 👍

@N0thinButTheRain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing more to this build! It's awesome! I own a KJ on a 4in lift overland style rig too. If you didn't know you can get OME front springs rated for the CRD. OME 2790 is the part number. Put that with some Bilstein 4600s and you will be good to go! I run that on mine with a bumper and winch too.

@chuckfowler4754 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making videos! You do an awesome job explaining everything well and inspiring people to build cool stuff👍

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864 2 жыл бұрын

So rad to see the rest of this build Nate! Your shop looks amazing!

@michaelyoung3337 2 жыл бұрын

I love the final message in this video, the most important part is to get out there in the vehicle you have! Take your Prius, minivan, or other car and go have adventures. Dont wait around for the perfect rig when most places across the globe are available with a little sweat and intitiative.

@Tijuzu 2 жыл бұрын

Great video for the KJ community! I was stoked to see you bring light to the KK forks being used for extra lift on the KJ.

@joshuawecker8965 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for finishing this build. I have a jeep liberty and have been Anxiously awaiting the completion of this project.

@Outforajoyride 2 жыл бұрын

man, awesome build! love to watch your non typical rigs built into something awesome. outstanding Nate. cheers

@adrianjay1972 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build man! And nailed it with the run what you brung! Whatever gets you out and back again safely all while putting a big smile on your face! That’s a win in my books!! Keep it up!

@StillOnTheRun 2 жыл бұрын

The KJ Liberty (Or Cherokee here in Australia) is fairly underrated! I've taken my slightly modified (2.5" lift, Roofrack, 30" tyres, LED spot lights) through a lot in the Australian outback. And the only thing that needed replacing was the frot prop-shaft uni joint as the boot cracked and let a heap of sand and dirt in.

@dustingaither9146 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh Thank you Thank you Thank you !!! For finishing this. Been waiting a while. We have a 2003 Jeep Liberty with a 2 1/2 lift. Was looking for a bumper build that’s how I found you. That thing looks great. It’s amazing the complements you get when out on the trail. Good job.

@rumtum99 2 жыл бұрын

Refreshing to see some alternative vehicles being built for the people who aren’t loaded but love the trails..

@piasprojects 2 жыл бұрын

Your work never ceases to amaze!! Great job on the Liberty!!

@tommcdonald173 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your vid. Thanks for sharing your brothers rig with us . Keep it up!

@DirtLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@minimanr5052 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! You are on point! I have a 2003 KJ 4x4 3.7. I’m doing this

@paullydca 2 жыл бұрын

love love love!!!! So great to see your ideas for a liberty. I adore mine.

@RM_Garage 2 жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching all of your videos lately and recently took on a small project attempting to make a center console/shift bezel out of sheet metal. Love it!

@BigManAlaska Жыл бұрын

I love the final thoughts in this video because it's so true. In other countries like Australia for instance they typically run 33" tires on a two inch lift. Here in the USA it's trending to go bigger which makes things handle weird for daily use and break quickly on the trails.

@melanieb55555 2 жыл бұрын

Will watch jeep liberty content any day. Great job!

@montechie 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man that Liberty looks awesome! Your attention to detail is excellent.

@COMtnPilot 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Sick little Libby! I have a 2007 (Gas) and would love to do some of the same upgrades. Especially the roof rack. I bought mine for $4K, and so far put about $2K into it with suspension, tires and a few other items. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼😎

@triplermotorsports61 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back. Great looking build for sure

@snicklefritzd3612 2 жыл бұрын

Dirt Church Sundaaaayyyyyy!!! I like the the content. I know your working hard. Probably harder than when you were plumbing. Keep up the good work and I know great things will keep happening for you.

@DirtLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated 🙏

@mikemorgan4670 2 жыл бұрын

Great wrap up. Quite the significant transformation.

@IronWolfOverland 2 жыл бұрын

Almost bought a common rail diesel Liberty back in 2006; bought a TJ instead. Amazing torque! Great powertrain, nice truck.

@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Paint rack!! lol Excited to see future vids of the bros liberty in the woods with you!

@jvazquez53 2 жыл бұрын

I like to see a person using all the required safety gear and not cutting corners, keep it up! Thanks for the roof rack ideas. That Liberty looks very good! Agree 199% on building with what you have. I have two 92 FJ80s and both are very capable.

@DirtLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I want to build an fj80 eventually as well!

@jvazquez53 2 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle Can't wait to see it!❤

@jankybit 2 жыл бұрын

It's super nice to see this! I own a 2004 Liberty with the 3.7 gas. Been debating a lift and some chonky tires among other things. Definitely need to see what shops are local for this...

@isaiahwalls8644 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome I've been waiting for this since the bumper video I have a 2003 3.7 lib and can't wait to to do the same

@Str8sixfan 2 жыл бұрын

I ended up doing the conduit washers for spacers on my forks...the KK hack is a good one. Wished I would have known about it way back when!

@jackiejoe8930 2 жыл бұрын

Always love seeing liberty content.

@erikschutzman2402 2 жыл бұрын

That rig looks awesome. I am not as much of a fan of the look of the rooftop tent on it, but it looks good. Those little bladders were a good idea for leveling the roof rack.

@geekytechycool 2 жыл бұрын

Your mindset is on point, just build what you have, I'll admit my motivation to build my XJ has disappeared lately...but I'll get back around to it at some point

@duane3897 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as usual! Good to see you again.

@RWgarage 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of your best videos because no one does anything with libertys everything you see is so expensive plus the liberty is highly underrated,like to see more videos like this. 👍

@johnnyrocker73 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Nate! Very inspirational build for the masses :)

@hughwolfe1176 2 жыл бұрын

WOW… I’ve already thought of several applications for those Rhino Air Wedges that I could have used them in our new home of a week. And our home doesn’t even venture “off road” 😁 Love the Jeep Liberty, it’ll get your brother anyplace he wants to go.

@jamesstorm5195 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting on this video!! Great job. Thank you

@brianmaynard7320 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great!! And I love the roof top camper..

@fernandovillalobos1476 2 жыл бұрын

Hola amigo, me gustan mucho tus vídeos, Incluso estoy perfeccionando mi poco inglés. Por el momento mi única forma de apoyar tu canal es compartiendo y recomendado tus vídeos, Siga así hermano , nos veremos algún día, Saludos desde Chile

@mrjeepdude100 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Function over form video that most people can relate to.

@flightmedic7634 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good. I've got a Liberty sitting out in front of my house that we are about to get started on for a overlanding setup. They make pretty decent budget rigs and are fun to build.

@bernelnery2191 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Your videos are top notch! I hope to see you build on Jeep ZJ someday

@ToddSwagerty 2 жыл бұрын

Great build! I was stoked to see you addressed the addition of all the front end weight. I figured you would have, but when I saw the pic on Instagram it got me thinking.

@Christopher-vf6kx 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! That is a beautiful truck. 👍Thanks for mentioning an Isuzu Amigo, we had a blast with one for years, 4:11 10bolt/ d44 lsd with a calmini lift and mt tired went everywhere. And could literally pick it up with a few folks to get it unstuck. Haha.

@rodneyelder3755 2 жыл бұрын

Oh good grief, you nail it every week, ty ty ty such a great way to end the weekend.

@PNW_Rodeo 2 жыл бұрын

We've been looking for a CRD liberty for some time now. These are such cool rigs and you've done a killer job with it 👍

@zachorytoth6091 2 жыл бұрын

Im going to get one soon here an im just cutting it up to soild axle swap it like my other kj lol

@DirtLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

It took us over a year to find this one! We actually have alot of crd Libertys in the pnw but I really wanted to find one that was fully loaded and didn't have anything done to it yet. This one had 86k on it so I did the timing belt, upgraded the charge pipes, installed a billet torque converter, a shift kit, did an economy tune deleted the factory muffler and deleted the vicious heater. For the next 5 years of Ownership we didn't do anything but change the oil and the fuel filter. It was super reliable and very fuel efficient. I still miss it lol but you can't keep them all. If you take care of these and upgrade the problem areas first you will love it!

@bp4887 2 жыл бұрын

I bought some of that Seymour Truck bed coating and used it on the air tank I set up for my jeep and the repair on my sons Jeep bumper.....LOVE that stuff! Wish they made it in red for my Gladiators skids

@eugenioguerra5958 2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, I’ve been following for quite some time. I just want to say that I love the way you do things. Nice work. But one thing. Im waiting for the completion of that trailer, I can’t wait see the final results. Keep up the good work

@klugersgarage2802 2 жыл бұрын

Focking Dope my dude. That thing is rad. I bought some of that paint a while back that I wanted to use on my bumper from my misfortune of the snow wheeling trip. We it came last week. Excited to use it on my next project. Great video as always.

@allsic1131 2 ай бұрын

Awesome... I still have my 2005 Liberty didnt spend kuch money but lifted 2" and got some cheap ranchos on it and runs smooth on the trails... Many adventures with it in the last 8 years... I just got me a jeep trailhawk 2017 which i am loving as well.. but not fond of many sensors on messages board...

@jimmym02 10 ай бұрын

i have a jeep liberty, and was trying to figure out ways to make something like this happen, thank you so much for your video!

@Duff_Ski 2 жыл бұрын

Boy that liberty turned out amazing. Nice work as always, I’m sure your brother is feeling the stoke 👍

@wvlongshooter3912 2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing where a Jeep Liberty or wrangler can go on 31’s if one has decent driving skills. I really like this build!!! I bet your brother is very appreciative. Great video and content, thanks!!

@johnfitzgerald5158 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Total transformation.

@sn_chief8367 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man live the build young guy here and you gave me alot more ideas for my liberty definitely gonna get those forks

@jiggyquinn5635 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I did enjoy this immensely. 😊

@robertyazinka2417 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for all the inspiration!

@wtipct 2 жыл бұрын

I love the run what you have. I have a 86 cucv k5 blazer with the detroit 6.2 diesel. She doesn't win any speed contests but has been a fun reliable rig that I take my family out every chance we can get.

@DirtLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I owned a 79 k-5 and wish I still had it!

@toddhoffmaster6057 2 жыл бұрын

Love the diesel Liberty build.

@liaodesign Жыл бұрын

This is one hell of good looking liberty wow!

@donaldhalls2189 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good should get some great weekends and trips in comfort there all the best to you all

@elitesniper7903 2 жыл бұрын

Your first video on the liberty making the bumper made it look so dam cool that I bought one I'd love to see some adventure videos with you and your brother in that little red beast of a liberty

@kjohns236 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 👍🏽

@mikepierson3097 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nate. Great video!

@celokanturko7295 Жыл бұрын

You did an excellent job Your Jeep Liberti Craftsmanship I congratulate you for your quality work Best regards Greetings from Kocaeli, Turkey

@Qbynordi 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build👍

@MrPiimpslap 2 жыл бұрын

I'm bit late to the show but man that's a great list of suspension upgrades. IRO also has a full set of adjustable rear control arms that can be optioned with a Flex-joint on the frame-side. Another option to positioning the rear axle or setting pinion-angle.

@ericschmidtberger5568 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work man just found your channel. I just rebuild the suspension on my gas kj although it killed me not to lift it I had to keep it stock because my college shop doesn’t let us use aftermarket parts. It’s been an amazing car even though it gets hate It’s got me home from 30 minutes away in 2 blizzards and a storm before the roads completely flooded. Hopefully by the time I have my own driveway I’ll be able to lift it. Definitely regretting not looking harder for a spot to do it now that I saw your video. Looking forward to seeing it on the trails!

@dougdean3134 2 жыл бұрын

Great practical episode .

@justinvanburen8259 2 жыл бұрын

It’s looking great!! I like it!!

@michaelfraser5723 Жыл бұрын

BROTHERLY LOVE 😍

@asdfjkl426 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool build! Thanks

@daryl75052 2 жыл бұрын

Love my CRD KJ Liberty. You just have to understand that lifting it starts a timer on the front CV axles. You will be replacing them more often. The CRD front differential is shifted more to the driver's side to accommodate the diesel motor. From what I can tell, this means that the driver's side CV shaft is shorter which causes the CVs to bind when there is no load on the wheels. I think limit straps could help this and I plan on trying it out.

@libertytrailsoverland565 8 ай бұрын

Did you try the limit straps? I have them on my KJ and I don't see a difference. My CV's need replacing alot more often than I anticipated.

@aljeeper3292 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I'm right there with you about building what ya have. I'm modifying my 01XJ into an Overlander/Expedition Rig. 4" Lift, 33's, Lunchbox Lokka's front & rear plus Awnings and Solar System to tow my Off-Road Trailer 😁😊 It's cheap and built from a lot of what I already have. I have always fabricated instead of bolt on.... It saves me money and it's really satisfying to design/create plus my friends always say it's over engineered 🤣😂🤣 Love your work and enjoy your videos plus your trip's are amazing ❤😊

@elitehomebuilders6389 2 жыл бұрын

nice finish on the liberty now lets get the old gladiator finished and put the tj back together love your Chanel keep up the great content and cool that story till now and you are collaborating

@matthewtwright84 Жыл бұрын

I really like builds like this. I think there are more people out there who want to get out and explore and budget is a definite issue.

@4wdtennessee459 2 жыл бұрын

I had a liberty once they are kinda fun. Not to bad for a little 4x4. My liberty with 225/75r16 bald street tread would keep up with my brothers little bronco2 he had with a little lift and 31/10.5 bfg mt.

@elsydeon666 2 жыл бұрын

Air wedges are commonly used to get into vehicles when people lock their keys in. They are inserted into the passenger's door and the door is pushed open enough to either snag the keys or push the power door lock button with a long rod.

@orangepickel2 2 жыл бұрын

Like the build and I was looking at those airbags that you were talking about on Amazon the other day thinking I need to order me some. Been around some years to stick in car doors so you could get your Jimmy tools in there to unlock your vehicle when you lock the keys in.

@adamrice1894 2 жыл бұрын

looks great! wish i had all the tools you got to my disposal to build up my 93ZJ

@nakedgoblin4090 2 жыл бұрын

Great job brother 👏👏👏👏👏

@erichughes9098 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video Nate 😎👍

@My_Personal_Experience 2 жыл бұрын

Nice little upgrades Nate on your brothers Liberty , made it like great. I noticed you hadn't converted his winch to a yankum system yet. Sure you'll get him there.

@jeshuawomack8196 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on this build

@jk_wrangler13 2 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty dang good

@22sniper70 2 жыл бұрын

They sell the air bags at Home Depot and Lowe's, and I believe Harbor Freight also. They are super handy. Especially if you have a buddy that always locks his keys in his truck.

@GodSpeedGato 2 жыл бұрын

that thing looks great!!

@GavinEarnshaw 2 жыл бұрын

Keeping it in the family 😊

@GarrettD1984 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing your non wrangler builds, starting the revival on a 200k+ gen 2 Sierra myself 🙂

@Boltius 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute beast!

@teddymeredith2565 2 жыл бұрын

The best rig is the one you already have. Great video 👍

@robmonroe1733 2 жыл бұрын

I've always thought the liberty looks nice lifted. Great job!!! I noticed you cut Square tube flat in your saw. Try using the tube adapter and cut it with it on edge. It will save time and make your blade last longer. Anyway great content, hope to see you on a trail sometime 😀