I don't see nothing wrong with a dude working on his stuff in his shop the way he wants to. And if we learn a few things along the way i say that's a bonus. Thank you dex
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
So true. Thanks much!
@billgeorge11427 ай бұрын
Excellent work, done like a professional would anyway, I've worked on vehicles for 40 years and that the your supposed to do it. How else your going to learn beside you have more supporters than haters keep doing what you're doing we luv it
@boostedzjadventurevlogs41217 ай бұрын
Your about to save 4 of my transmissions lol.
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
Man what I live for!!
@ShaneSchimpf7 ай бұрын
Dex, hope you don't mind me asking. I'm wondering if you might have a hydraulic cooling fan for an 01 grand cherokee, sitting in your yard somewhere? My Out-Law's Jeep finally needs a replacement, and he hasn't had much luck finding one. Figured you'd be the guy to ask.
@Dmowery50367 ай бұрын
Your the best “ hack job” I’ve ever seen!
@dissociativecat74957 ай бұрын
your ability to take out engines and transmissions is amazing
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
I’ve done sooooo many. Just repetitive work for me.
@Neilman10007 ай бұрын
Dex, you are fixing stuff the way us "shadetree" mechanics would work on our own vehicles. Professionals don't take transmissions apart to fix them anymore. They get a rebuilt transmission from a supplier and swap it out. So, if what you are doing is the definition if a"hack job". Then I am one too.
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
So true. I hate that is how everyone is now days. Just about the money!!
@backcountryrider26432 ай бұрын
I literally lost reverse in my beater zj last night and was like “I hope Dex has a video about how to fix this” and here I am 😂 dude you’re a life saver
@charliedc2A7 ай бұрын
Nice hack job Dex, keep on keeping on Brother. 👍👍
@michaelcrawford52007 ай бұрын
Only bad thing about this video is that it ended. Make some hackjob merch. 😂 keep wm coming!!
@scaletrailers807 ай бұрын
Nice video, gotta love learning something new. Wish there was more ppl that thought like that these days
@danhambrick63317 ай бұрын
They should call you The Hack Master after this one....😂😂😂
@atozproductions96607 ай бұрын
Would trust this hack job over a dealership "mechanic" any day of the week
@Youngin69237 ай бұрын
The time lapse music in this video took me by surprise😂
@GeneElliott-wj6yb7 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking your time to show us how to keep our Jeeps in service without all of the fancy equipment and new parts
@richwood86507 ай бұрын
All good information. Thank you again for sharing.
@user-in1ii1en5w7 ай бұрын
My son just got a 2000 Cherokee and i discovered your channel. I love the content .Keep doing what you are doing.PS i love the hack jobs lol.Hands on knowledge is power
@tidestacker4674Ай бұрын
Don’t worry about what people criticize you and how you work, you are very intelligent nobody knows everything about everything. I’ve done transmission work, automatic transmission work myself very complicated depend on which transmission you’re working on which variety we all come into this world knowing nothing your way ahead most people, financially and bars of Mechanic quite quite interesting what you built and not owe anything I’ve seen businesses in dollars and they have gone broke 73 years old and worked at General Motors making the nova back in the 70s. You could get everything from a four-cylinder to 396 and those Chevy muscle car was a Chevy. I had a 64 Chevrolet 63 my brother had a 57,58 that had a 60 . I i’ve had different trucks brand brand new ones and used ones. I like the old Chevy Chevy trucks 2000 2004 head brand new ones I now have a ridgeline 24 they all V6 I think it has a VCM on it, which shuts down the cylinders when you’re notin all six but I don’t think it’s good for the motor my opinion at where is it out quicker you’re not saving that much on gas either so I’ll probably put that kid on there and bypass all that anyway enjoy your videos. I think you take it for granted people no certain things what you’re doing you could explain it a little better I think for the newbies.
@simeonmendez59646 ай бұрын
I like the content you're not a hack job you are a blessing to those people that appreciate what you do because like you said we all don't have some of the things that professionals do.Plus sometimes we have to figure things out for ourselves.You are appreciated.
@papatomsthoughts7 ай бұрын
Love the do it yourself approach and the "hack job" ttitude. Good job.
@KgiMedia6017 ай бұрын
Your teachin for the common man that needs to get his rig going again without taking food off his dinner table. Anyone can replace everything with new stuff but it takes skill to scav stuff out of other used parts and if anything its more satisfying when it works
@rudy757 ай бұрын
I've got PhD in Engineering and I love your hack job!
@huntm75927 ай бұрын
This shade tree mechanic appreciate your videos thank you. Keep up the great work and videos. I would trust you to work on my stuff.
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@maxbailey17187 ай бұрын
"I don't like it." 😂 I say the same thing when picking heavy stuff up 😂
@steveesposito5 ай бұрын
Hack job? You are already 1000% fancier than I am working in my driveway! My press is a hammer lol
@joshuaboehm64197 ай бұрын
Keep on doing what you're doing.. The demand is there.
@jeremydoblinger36097 ай бұрын
Nice experiment and repair..screw em if they try to say (hackjob)..youve built a dream shop and business anyone dreams to ever build.. great video..and clearly they havent seen your buggie or multiple other slick rigs youve built..
@edwarddavis5077 ай бұрын
Dex, you made a profitable business out of repairing jeeps. If that is what you describe as a “Hack Job,” then I want to be one too.
@user-de5gn4cw2w7 ай бұрын
shop and house tour looks pretty awsome
@rustypotatos7 ай бұрын
Wowowowowow I am so glad I work on my vehicles. I swear I have been ripped off twice when it comes to “transmission work” Thank you for these videos.
@codered74537 ай бұрын
Every time i watch your new video, i learn something new. And Id rather be called Hackjob, than Handjob. Dont let the haters win. We need you and your channel. Take care man. Was that a NP231 in that ZJ by chance? Just curious.
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
I feed off the haters honestly! I got this. It’s the 242 or 249 in a ZJ or should be factory.
@codered74537 ай бұрын
@justdexit I bought my ZJ in 2020, and it came factory equipped with the NP231, and I was wondering if you have any other ZJs ( or have ever seen any ) with the NP231 Command Trac? Mine is a 95 model, and I've read that they were an option, but I've not been able to find another person who has actually seen on in a ZJ. My ZJ came factory equipped with some strange components and the family that I bought it from ( I'm the 2nd owner ) told me that they bought it new in 1998 after Chrysler/Jeep used it as a production test vehicle. It's quite interesting to me and I'm curious about what you think if you ever get a minute to think it over. I don't ever want to sell it but it's a cool piece of Jeep history i think.
@Thenorthforknwelder7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video you helped me locate the weird noise that I couldn’t find..
@chrismarsh99787 ай бұрын
What a Great video, This is good stuff !!!
@markanglin14257 ай бұрын
Your a lot of fun to watch, keep up the good work
@TrevByTheTon3007 ай бұрын
You make me feel very secure in my jeep.🤣🤣 That poor rust bucket.
@danieljohnson84377 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking me along! Hammer, the Hack!
@daltondavis06687 ай бұрын
"Hack"ognostics the new DIY series by the man himself, Dex! Within his own LaBoRaToRy!
@eloyvalles71425 ай бұрын
Very cool vid. I learned someone new about my jeep !
@michaelsummers61627 ай бұрын
You should name one of your beater jeeps Hack Job!
@JuanGonzalez-xj5kt6 ай бұрын
i can dig it. i like ur style. i got a 96 ZJ that could use a better steering wheel! lol. after seeing this need to replace those sensors. thanks!
@stillwinter65107 ай бұрын
Definitely like the new camera audio sounds way better
@KPaul77 ай бұрын
I love it, hack job. LOL As someone put, "You are the best hack job." Is it really a bad idea if it works? You really are awesome, Dex!!❤
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
It works so I know all is good!!
@joshhooper9357 ай бұрын
Ive been driving my wj like that the entire time ive had it lol gotta go from neutral straight to first gear every time or it takes off in second lol
@MuddysGarage7 ай бұрын
Overdrive/Lockup solenoid will fix it.
@xjrope7 ай бұрын
The people complaining are the ones selling the "new" parts they want your viewers to buy. To them your their middle man. For FREE
@rustypotatos7 ай бұрын
23:30 exactly thank you dex
@Markus_4.0ooh7 ай бұрын
In the future would you possibly do a video for a 4×4 front pinon, ring gear setup? (Dana 30) 😅
@dennisroundboy910624 күн бұрын
Keep up the good work
@MrT00kie5 күн бұрын
Don't pay no nevermind. I never went to school and somehow got a job at a Cat dealership. Backyard shadetree. That's how we roll.
@DependableAutoTruck5 ай бұрын
the set up tools for the overdrive unit and the tool to press to remove snapring i needed so had several sets made if you want a set let me know will make you a good deal on them included is the shim setup tool as well
@chickenlittle59167 ай бұрын
😂 I died over the strap iron!😂
@joshuacripe15147 ай бұрын
Everytime the press releases it sounds like a rubber chicken screaming lol
@kylewalker17037 ай бұрын
Damn I enjoy your videos
@BlueEyedColonizer7 ай бұрын
Not a hack job.........Junkyard Rainman....😂😂....Keep it up brother
@dissociativecat74957 ай бұрын
stupid design but AW4 transmissions last 30 years and more
@MuddysGarage7 ай бұрын
Dex my 99 with 42RE when it gets stuck in 3rd, i replaced the OD/lockup solenoid and that fixed it. Do the harness with it.
@mlstrawxj7 ай бұрын
Great "hack"! I enjoy videos like this one.
@pattman967 ай бұрын
As a rust belt mechanic, lots of jeeps held together with plumbing straps and self tapper's 😂
@iceman12597128 күн бұрын
you kinda cute with them curls. lets build an automotive empire together lol.
@iceman12597128 күн бұрын
omg.... your property looks like heaven lol
@RobMilo147 ай бұрын
Pro "hack job" and probably better then 90% of the jeep mechanics out there.
@sad_clown7 ай бұрын
I like your stuff. Most of us are not mechanics and so we all do "hack jobs". Keep it up! 🙂
@jeremyhanna38527 ай бұрын
17:59 those are govner wieghts they swing out at certain speed and block holes to make the over drive shift
@user-fi8gq5bq4m7 ай бұрын
I’d like to see a video about your engine crane
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
Gonna happen this week!
@justin52077 ай бұрын
I have same Jeep same problem abs light is on. It's possibly in a limp mode or a fault in wheel speed sensor. Be curious to see what you figure out let me know! Thanks for your videos very educational!
@user-hs9xj1lf6n7 ай бұрын
Keep them hacks coming Sir!!!!!!! Love it..
@jeremyhanna38527 ай бұрын
Dex rebuild your transmission jack just tear it part its just a hydraulic cyclinder take the glad nut off the top pull put the rod and remove the seals there will be about 4 to 6 seals in there most hydraulic shops or napa will beable to get you the seals for about 20$
@williamsauer6587 ай бұрын
Good job Yes I lined some a new hacks 😊😊😊
@low6fow7 ай бұрын
I need one of the 2wd transmissions
@paulkoski87597 ай бұрын
I like your video your a regular human being just like the rest of us thays not sponsored by big companies and I can relate keep it up and don't change hackjob
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
No worries. I love yalls feedback.
@J20J207 ай бұрын
Love ur “hack jobs “ keep them coming pls 🇨🇦
@jeremyhanna38527 ай бұрын
Listen if you have torn down a aw4 not this trans i know you know whitch im talking about but for knobs its like 91 to 96 cherokee Anyways if you torn one of those apart and it worked better when you put it back together your a master builder in my book there a pain
@FirestarLenzen7 ай бұрын
just weld that crossmember on and patch the frame holes that jeep will live forever
@RAYROTHSTEIN666 ай бұрын
The RE line of trans are a bastard to build, there are at least 3 different places inside that require swimming to make them correct. Not to mention the od housing clutches have a 800lbs spring that can fuck you up if your not careful. Just steal the two out of the 2wd model Trans you chopped up.
@xTinBenderX7 ай бұрын
Hack job = shade tree mechanic = hot rodder
@WhopperWednesday7 ай бұрын
Do you have any kk liberty rockers, and rear hatch ?
@brianandglendaharkin94577 ай бұрын
XJs RULE 👍🏻🇦🇺
@jeremyhanna38527 ай бұрын
The guy calling you a hack is a professional on the that Particular job and hes mad your strealing his lunch with your cheap fix Anybody can go to school for transmission spend 25k on tool you better dam no how to fix but I want the MacGyver that uses 2 shoe laces cheap slip lock pliers and few used parts and it works
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
I know this is true!! Fuel for me. Trust me.
@Skiridr227 ай бұрын
The solenoids had to replace both once in a 95 that was skipping gears
@DependableAutoTruck5 ай бұрын
you did good sensors will probably fix it
@kaydenkayden86103 ай бұрын
Hey Dex on a 46RH since it’s controlled by pressure rather than solenoids. What do you think would cause no acceleration in Reverse? On top of this in D it won’t go over 35 and it’s been slipping bad to where it loses power and you go to push on the gas again and it won’t go until it “grabs the gear”. Love your videos and I love jeeps! Have a good one brother!
@matthewturner46087 ай бұрын
Hack job is a good one Dex, hashtag it🤣🤣
@joshuacripe15147 ай бұрын
This is what we want to see , makes me wanna sell the 50k mojave and get a 4k xj wj
@derrickhogervorst63197 ай бұрын
That inner dumb has a 800lb spring inside it
@brandonallen91422 сағат бұрын
Hey Dex would a 42re out of a 1996 zj be applicable in a 1998 zj? I’m seeing mixed answers online
@Jeff-j7o3 ай бұрын
Don't worry bout someone calling you hack job . Obviously they are jealous and they can't do the same work you can therefore they feel inferior.
@brandyngresham2382 ай бұрын
Dex that’s one hell of a fix. Got a question. I have a 93 zj with no overdrive what transmission years can I replace it with?
@Pitstopcomponents7 ай бұрын
They way this shifts is drasticaly different from my ZJ.... what trans is this? 42re? How come lockup is so noticable?
@Tpbmods7 ай бұрын
Lockup is prominent probably due to valve body pressures being all shot. Essentially the OD is never "off" You can get a firmer lockup by using the transgo shiftkit JR. Its cheap, easy to do, and makes a big difference.
@davidchappelle64807 ай бұрын
You just keep Hackin away !! Not everybody has thousands of dollars to get stuff fixed !👍
@dexjs7 ай бұрын
Dave Chappelle !?!?
@davidchappelle64807 ай бұрын
@@dexjs 🤣 Yep !
@paulwatts9057 ай бұрын
We want to see how these things can be fixed in the real world (not in a lab 🤣) thanks for sharing ,
@TroyandZully7 ай бұрын
Hack job lol. Keep being that cuz i love it!
@Tpbmods7 ай бұрын
The amount of 42re's ive rebuilt is larger than the amount of jeeps ive owned with the 42re...
@blakek26197 ай бұрын
Have you ever used 44re parts in them amd is it worth rebuilding them with 44re parts?
@jeepsblackpowderandlights43057 ай бұрын
funny thing is my 98 ZJ 4.0 has 430k miles including the 42re
@blakek26197 ай бұрын
@@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 that's impressive, is it stock?
@jeepsblackpowderandlights43057 ай бұрын
@@blakek2619 yea my mom bought it when it has 22k miles in 2000.. and been driving it ever since.. at 80k the thing stopped shifting.. stuck in 1st.. fluid was black.. had it flushed. And when i got my first car a 98 5.9 limited ZJ. I started working on her Jeep and mine.. and ive been doing fluid changes every 30-40k on it. At 400k i did the 3/4 acumulator spring which was busted, and the shift solenoids and pressure sensor.. and it shifts great after that. Now for about 100k miles now its been hanging in 2nd gear when cold. And you gatta left off the gas to get it to shift.. but once it does that once.. its fine the rest of the day. Aince its been doing that so long.. i didnt bother to mess with it. Aint broke dont fix it. Fluid change about 70k miles ago it had broken snap rings. Probly the overdrive. My 46re has 230k and it shift ok too. But had 3 snap rings two were diff broken in the pan. But the laat id say 10k miles its developed a whine in 1st 2nd 3rd gear.. tjat goes away In overdrive. So im not sure what that is. But its deff something from 1st-3rd oddky that is still there when rolling in neutral and with the engine off.. i know my 249 transfercase the chain jas major slack it itll pop if you shift into gear and step on the gas without giving it a few seconds to take up slack. So im wondering is it the tranny or transfercase. Im not sure i gatta jack all 4 wheels in the air and have someone run it while i listen to the bellhousing and transfercase I dont drive the 5.9 ZJ as much though. As i have a 90 Grand Wagoneer. And a 76 Jeep J10. So i tend to rotate driving em. I keep the 5.9 limited on a trickpe charger and only drive it if i gatta go beyond 30+ miles one way due to it getting better gas mileage over the wagoneer and J10. My moms 4.9 the only thing besides religious maintenance. That ive done was the timing chain at 220k. Water pump once. Radiator three times.. alternator and power steering pump 3 times.. and cv axles in the front. And just rrgular wear items. But its steering needs work. It wanders a lot so you drive like youre watching a cheesy sitcom having to correct steering.
@blakek26197 ай бұрын
@@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 that's awesome, my 95 zj has a similar story but it's only at 220k still doing great
@TheRealMikeWilly7 ай бұрын
19:51 HOLY SHIT BATMAN
@jkiddstown057 ай бұрын
I have a 03 tj with a nv3550 could i put a automatic from a Cherokee in my jeep and if so which one would you recommend
@NCMATT7 ай бұрын
Your the man. I paint cars 🚗 . Would like to come ride with you.
@linomorales78522 ай бұрын
I own a 1998 Jeep XJ 4.0 & I’m having the same issue. It does not want to reverse & when I put it into gear I run into the same issue you’re having. My transmission fluid is good I checked it already. What could it be? Thank youu
@concreteart1014 ай бұрын
Will those auto fit on 5 speed 4-cylinder... Bell housing same...???
@austinburton66317 ай бұрын
Hey man, I got a 2wd 99 wj with bad trans, what would I need to turn it into a wheeler, and what would the parts cost me?
@jeremyhanna38527 ай бұрын
Srague or aka torington bearing same thing one way bearing
@josephmigliaccio40587 ай бұрын
Hey Dex, I have a 97 zj 4.0 2x4 and I cant move the gear select lever at all,any ideas?
@CharlesSharp-ry4er6 ай бұрын
1990 Jeep wrangler Sahara i think it’s a At-15 5 speed no first gear how much charge to fix ot
@user-gc5rd7op2u5 ай бұрын
Do you build wiring harness for people?
@user-ky4nh8op4j7 ай бұрын
Hey I’ve got a very big question that I have no idea about and your like the Jeep god but I was wondering if you could help I have a 97 4.0 zj would swapping it with a 92 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 work?