Sadly to say, I will be selling my 2004 Jeep TJ Rubicon. Here is a thorough walk around with engine start-up and a quick drive. I explain a little bit about the acquisition and upgrades that I have added to the Jeep.
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@xOverlanding Жыл бұрын
❤ Jeep
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Жыл бұрын
I miss this one!
@Autoguru8310 ай бұрын
I take it the 35's rubbed with the 4.25" lift and that's the reason you cut your flares?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy10 ай бұрын
You know, I don't think I ever tested it before trimming them. I just kind of knew they would given the geometry and I had learned about using an air saw to trim these flares, which made it relatively easy to trim.
@JeepTJWheelin3 жыл бұрын
Was the 160A alternator w/ the higher end battery cables worth the investment? I have the original alternator in my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn and it's just about time to replace it.
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy3 жыл бұрын
I think so. It was more for peace of mind. Had I added the extra accessories I was planning (winch, power inverter, etc) it definitely would have been worth it. I had 160 amp alternator in my 2008 JKU and it powered all my added accessories with ease.
@JeepTJWheelin3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Peace of mind can't be underestimated. Aside from better lights and a possible winch by Fall, I just installed Kicker speakers, subwoofer with a high voltage amp to power them. And since, the TJ's volt meter isn't at 14 or above anymore. It's more 12-13 now. This TJ has the original alternator from '05. So it's time. I just ordered the PA 160 A Alternator with the Zen upgraded cables. I'm all about preventative maintenance, get after it before it becomes a problem.
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@JeepTJWheelin I can tell you that once I installed this setup, the volt meter would be at or above 14 a lot more frequently than before.
@JeepTJWheelin3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Great to know, incidentally why are you selling your TJ Rubicon? That's a great build.
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@JeepTJWheelin I recently bought a Jeep Gladiator and having two project Jeeps was just too much for me right now. lol. I never wanted to see the TJ go.
@PorkChopify3 жыл бұрын
Did you keep the factory back seat?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy3 жыл бұрын
It's been sold.
@marcusharley30643 жыл бұрын
You got any Rubicons for sale at the moment? I'm in Austin, looking to buy .
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy3 жыл бұрын
No. I currently do not have any like this TJ that are for sale. Although I did recently buy a 2021 JLU Rubicon 4xE that I hope to have a video out about it soon! Stay tuned!
@chriscobos79762 жыл бұрын
what was the name of the place in texas where you originally bought this jeep?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy2 жыл бұрын
Big Tex Autoplex
@chriscobos79762 жыл бұрын
@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy thank you!
@armoni5462 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m actually look for a jeep .. are you still selling this or has it already been sold??
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry, this has already been sold! Thanks!
@off-roadingexplained84172 жыл бұрын
Yeah.... Body lift is better. You get more "real" clearance when you just put bigger tires on and by only lifting the body you keep a lower center of gravity.
@ronpanozzo5213 Жыл бұрын
Why does everyone say they're sad to sale it. Keep it and don't be sad
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Жыл бұрын
You’re right. I should just be happy I even had the opportunity to own it!
@Tsarge223 жыл бұрын
What exhaust was on it?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy3 жыл бұрын
Replaced the factory muffler with a Magnaflow Glass Pack muffler.
@TacticalDingus Жыл бұрын
what rims are those? link?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Жыл бұрын
They are the Quadratec Rubicon Xtreme Wheel in gun metal gray, size 15x8 with 4" backspacing (-12 offset). www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/rubicon-xtreme-wheel-wrangler-yj-tj?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijREv2AVvMnFHRjbofm7pXduwXNsNKRoCRm3e2LmYbm4SyRVyS2-HXUaAlVIEALw_wcB
@richardgallagher9132 жыл бұрын
Why sell it so soon after purchase?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to go a different direction with all of my vehicles. I owned the TJ for over 2 years, which is a decent length of time for me, and did a lot with it during that time. This was also my 4th Jeep Wrangler. I'm now on my 5th, which is a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xE.
@pebblehoppertj3 жыл бұрын
How much?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy3 жыл бұрын
Will be listing at an online auction called carsandbids.com.
@NickKnapik82 жыл бұрын
how much did the whole lift cost you?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy2 жыл бұрын
The Zone Offroad 4.25" Combo system with Nitro Shocks (and front sway bar disconnects) cost right at $638.62 with tax and shipping from Amazon.
@NickKnapik82 жыл бұрын
@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy is it hard to install if you have never done a lift kit before?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy2 жыл бұрын
@@NickKnapik8 If it's your first time, I'd maybe shy away from this lift. It is a combination body and spring lift, so it's got a lot going on for a first lift. I also ran into issues with rusted shock bolts becoming stripped and having to find unique ways to get them out. I've lifted several Jeeps that I've owned and I'd say this ranked up there as one of the hardest to install. Not really because it was overly difficult to understand, but because of it having a lot of different steps that require adjusting more than your traditional lift would. For example, by lifting the body 1.25 inches (1,25" body, 3" spring coil, gives it the "combo" designation), the kit also comes with engine mount spacers to help the driveline angles not be as great. Stuff like that, if you're a first timer, might be a little intimidating. At least it would be if it was my first lift. The first lift I ever installed was on a 2008 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon and it was a very simple spring and shock lift. I hope this helps!
@NickKnapik82 жыл бұрын
@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy thank you for the help. I just got my 03 TJ and want to put at least a 3 inch lift on it. Any suggestions?
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy2 жыл бұрын
@@NickKnapik8 You could just get the Zone off road 3" kit. It doesn't require the engine mount modification or the body lift. www.extremeterrain.com/zone-3inch-tj0306-nitro-j3n.html
@user-ir4kv8go7c Жыл бұрын
ชอบมากคะสวยมากคะ/.อีวา.😊
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rolenrodes13712 ай бұрын
I will never sell my 2003 Rubicon.....
@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy2 ай бұрын
They are getting harder and harder to find in good shape!