Investigating 20 Broken Jeeps

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16 күн бұрын

Ever wanted to take a close up look of all the repairs being done at a Jeep shop? In this video I convince my good friend Jerry from Shift Autowerx to take me around 20 different Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators, some stock, some built for hard core off-roading and some even for overlanding and share with me what problems they are having, the needed repairs or what aftermarket upgrades they are getting installed.
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@jeffreyparkone 5 күн бұрын

That last one with the missing rear end that came from the not reputable mechanic belongs to my Dad! Can’t tell you how happy we are to have it in good hands. Taking on a project like this, sight unseen, with potential unknown landmines can be a risk. Really appreciate it and so does my Dad! It’s been over a year sitting, so getting this project complete could be a great Father’s Day present!

@srfsno_ 9 күн бұрын

Great vid. Would like to see a “prevention” video with Jerry. For example, “most common Jeep JL problems and how to prevent them”(if possible)

@abnpthfdr2934 2 күн бұрын

Jerry has a ton of information that would help everyone, from the newest, most basic Jeep owner to the most seasoned off-roader. Keep this videos coming (every once in a while when Jerry has time, of course...).

@underabigsky 4 күн бұрын

He should absolutely have his own channel. A Jeep shop YT channel would be solid for people like me trying to learn!

@talktomn 14 күн бұрын

Strong right out of the gate: “this Sahara needs a new engine”.

@resolutejku 14 күн бұрын

Yeah that’s the Turbo

@rle737ng 14 күн бұрын

E-torque? With new 7 kW battery?

@markclaypole1573 13 күн бұрын

I had read the 2.0L is essentially a throw away engine. He basically confirmed it.

@MadeItHappenDaily 11 күн бұрын

for sure, no BS

@abnpthfdr2934 2 күн бұрын

Sounds like an opportunity to get a 6.4 or a LS/LT in that bad boy!!! Just sayin'...

@kevinharris6011 14 күн бұрын

Loved this one, please do more of these with Jerry. Like you, I like learning about the various Jeep issues and what to be on the look out for.

@johnjay9404 14 күн бұрын

I feel the same way. This education is invaluable.

@brucesnow3506 13 күн бұрын

FWIW … I concur. Great video with an apparently great person who both wheels and works on the same product(s). Nicely done!

@user-kw7yp5pw3n 14 күн бұрын

Need much more of these kinds of shows on jeep problems. Also knowing that there is an honest and experienced shop around the SD area is valuable info. Thanks this was great to see.

@scotthajney4127 14 күн бұрын

Working on American cars can make you a very busy mechanic

@zachpihl72 7 күн бұрын

This makes me appreciate my ol' reliable 4.0 TJ 🙂

@RAkers-tu1ey 14 күн бұрын

Jerry is a brave mechanic to reveal all of the issues he hasn't figured out yet. I was a Truck / Heavy mechanic from 1970 til 1984. My specialty was fuel systems and electrical. This is before computers, so diagnosis was all gauges, pumps, and a test light. I made or modified most of my diagnostic gear, but at least the tool box was tiny! Intermittent problems were my life, and they were always tough to explain to the customers. I am impressed he knows the details of so many of the vehicles in his shop, and by the level of innovation he still maintains.

@andysolorzano4126 14 күн бұрын

I might be one of those guys that couldn't wait for the warranty to run out on my JL. With so many issues with service at the dealership, I'm so glad to have found Shift Autowerks, thanks to Brad and TrailRecon. Jerry and his crew are my go to guys for all our Jeep repairs and service. 😉✌

@jr23kid 13 күн бұрын

I was the opposite and Chrysler helped cover over 10k of my engine and transmission when my warranty was barely out. It was within years but not mileage.

@hansholland225 14 күн бұрын

Jerry is the best! Love to see him on a regular rotation. Adventure with you, Jerry, and Marco would be epic.

@MrCCaddy 13 күн бұрын

From all Jeep owners, THANK YOU!

@christopherharris6005 4 күн бұрын

Awesome video as always Brad. Definitely like this type of content it so interesting as a fellow Jeep fan learning all about Jeep and all problems they have and learn how to fix them.

@kevinp2820 14 күн бұрын

Brad, Man you are sooo lucky to have this shop and Jerry and his crew available to work on your rigs knowing that they are experienced and trustworthy. I, like you, enjoy working on our 2015 JKU. Sometimes though you gotta take it to a professional. Jerry’s integrity stands out every time you feature him in one of your videos. Want to wish you safe travels in your journey north. Looking forward to the videos to come!

@mikegallagher2732 14 күн бұрын

Hey Brad, THIS IS AWESOME .... As someone who LOVES Jeeps but Owns (And LOVES) TACOS, I WILL one day have a Jeep as well, LOVE to hear Jerry talk about all the Jeep issues that are brought to him !!!! Its GREAT to know all this , And its also GREAT that you have someone like HIM as your mechanic Who is EXTREMELY Knowlegable, As well as being a BADASS Offroader !!! Guys like Him ( AND his crew) are Few and Far between !!!! You are TRULY lucky !!!!!! And WE are Truly lucky to have someone like YOU !!!

@thomasbranic 14 күн бұрын

Loved hearing what is going on with the Jeeps in the shop! Thank you, Brad.

@stephenmiller5023 14 күн бұрын

Quality work from a shop is hard to find these days,but they still exist. Thanks to you the word is getting out there to more people who may require this type of service. Thanks for another great video Brad . And good luck again on your upcoming adventure North 🤞

@jeffmorris739 13 күн бұрын

I drive a 21 Tacoma but I still love Jeeps, the way they use to be before Stallantis ruined them. The thing I loved about old jeeps was the simplicity and ruggedness. Toyota is screwing up too with the 4 cylinder turbo, I fully expect and have heard of issues already. My favorite off road truck I have owned is an old FJ60, with a straight 6 and manual transmission. Dead simple.

@crbourret 9 күн бұрын

We've owned our daughters Jeep for 7 years now. Have had more problems than any other vehicle we have ever owned. It's completely stock and unmodified. We've had to replace axle seals, ball joints, fuel pump, both heads, thermostat twice, misfire problems three times, wiring problems, oil cooler, & A/C compressor, to name a few. All out of pocket repairs except one of the heads. She's never off-roaded it, just drives to school and work. We're trading it in on Monday and can't wait to be rid of it!

@matthewschiebout7384 7 күн бұрын

Unless you have an old XJ there's gonna be trouble...

@maroimage Күн бұрын

Both heads on 2.0T?! How come?! Asking because it cannot be 3.6, it doesnt break at all😳

@ScottPDX 6 күн бұрын

Great job. Please do this every few months!

@craigkim5995 14 күн бұрын

I was introduced to Shift Autowerx from one of your earlier videos. I've been going to them ever since and I couldn't be happier - very solid group there!

@seveydp 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for an eye poping view of a good local mechanic shop. And a honest reality view of the propblem you can in counter with jeeps.

@dougfarrell9268 14 күн бұрын

Shift re-geared my 392, installed my Tazer, and installed the Z automotive pigtails to override the locker sensor issue. They will be installing the 3" AEV lift. Great shop to do business with.

@dragonseggs 14 күн бұрын

Fun to hear the stuff in the shop! Thanks, Brad.

@1a1u0g9t4s2u 12 күн бұрын

Jerry is a great guy, he worked on my jeep, was honest and the work was done quickly. Glad to see his business is doing well and keeping him and his partners busy. Guess I better schedule the additional modifications I want done with him soon or it may be a while before he can fit me in his schedule. Thanks for sharing.

@brandonroy4391 14 күн бұрын

Wish I lived out west, I’d be there in a minute to have my jeep done. Jerry is great. I live in NJ and reached out to him to pick his brain and get some help with my JK. He gave me a call and walked me through some things to try.. need more mechanics like him. Thanks again Jerry. 👍👍

@ahmednesbitte4906 14 күн бұрын

Hi Brad, very nice video. Thank you for sharing 🚗

@texasdiesel716 14 күн бұрын

Love this video. I will definitely be referring back to it for future builds.

@CIAG4PNP 14 күн бұрын

Awsome video! Thank you.

@CRiTiCA-CHRIS 13 күн бұрын

Great insides! Keep em coming!

@MichaelKlusyk 14 күн бұрын

Thank you Brad and Jerry for making and sharing this video! I recently had the clutch in my JK replaced and my mechanic refused to upgrade to a Centerforce. Also couldn’t diagnose a wandering/ twitchy steering issue. Everything in the steering has been upgraded and/or reinforced. I am even more convinced now that I need to make the 3 hour drive to Shift Autowerks and have my rig dialed in. Thank you again!

@faisalmadi 13 күн бұрын

Awesome segment, and great work by Jerry/Shift team.

@hungrydude619 14 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! Thanks man🙏🏻

@chadacuff4270 14 күн бұрын

Brad , do not give up on your 74 classic cherokee , spending the time getting it right will be worth it. Go Navy !!! fellow squid

@markzimmerman9576 14 күн бұрын

Excellent informative video. Do more of these.

@rbenson7180 14 күн бұрын

These types of installments are great! good content..

@ashwilliams93 14 күн бұрын

Your videos with Jerry are always so good. Always interesting and valuable information.

@felixoliva5212 6 күн бұрын

Great video, very knowledgeable information. Please do more!

@matsherwood6277 14 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! Thanks!

@davidmiles4214 13 күн бұрын

Excellent Brad. More please!!!

@jimsatterfield7454 14 күн бұрын

Great vid Brad. Jerry and Shift Off-Road are top shelf. We live in Lake Elsinore and take our JKU to him for everything. They did the entire build after we bought it and all of it is exactly what we wanted. Thay absolutely continue to exceed our expectations.

@ronruethain5521 14 күн бұрын

Yes please - more like this. Thanks Brad - keep up the great work.

@user-zz3nv6hw2s 14 күн бұрын

Very nice..I had a 14jk with 268k miles and sold it got 09 jk manual transmission..I like it spent last several months totally upgrading everything underneath...regear 4.88 I really like it.. glad my 14 didn't crap out while I had it. Nice walk thru

@craigversetti5700 13 күн бұрын

ANOTHER great video Brad !!!! I learn something from every one !!!! THANKS BRUTHA ........

@underabigsky 13 күн бұрын

Really like this series of episodes Brad! Driving alone so much I really need to learn! Tnx Brad

@DirkWalker-cb9xp 3 күн бұрын

That was a great video please do more of these!!

@rrb4kids1 12 күн бұрын

Love this type of content!

@scratchnbell 14 күн бұрын

Best video in a while. Really enjoyed it. Jerry is great in front of the camera.

@jazumi7798 5 күн бұрын

I have three Toyotas with over 250k and am thinking about a Gladiator to replace one of them. More videos please to help me build my checklist of upgrades. Thanks Brad. Good luck in the Arctic. Be safe. Semper Fi.

@davidmedeiros7572 12 күн бұрын

Ok, as someone who WAS thinking about switching over to a Wrangler Unlimited soon, hearing about all these busted Jeeps has me second guessing myself! :P

@MatthewTafoya 6 күн бұрын

These stories are common at any auto repair shop. That's what keeps them in business. If he were to visit a shop focused on Toyotas you would hear similar stories... especially to those modified vehicles.

@SPARTAN-107 13 күн бұрын

This is a great video for knowing what I'm getting myself into with a gladiator, would love to see more of these kinds of videos!

@Danielmendenhall_ 14 күн бұрын

Such an awesome shop! I'll definitely have to check them out sometime

@TealOxAdv 14 күн бұрын

Love the video. Definitely would like to see more content like this in addition to your other great videos.

@merritts3515 14 күн бұрын

What a cool video, this channel is awesome about bringing content I didn't know I wanted

@bmares41 13 күн бұрын

Very interesting, enjoyed this video very much.

@buzzboykin9982 14 күн бұрын

Thanks, a really interesting video. Worth a one take retake when new jeeps are in.

@stephenlewis8143 12 күн бұрын

Well done, thank you, appears to be a most exceellent shop. I had two Rubicons. One at 45K miles - engine block and manifold went out - and had to be replaced. 6 months later the fuel pump went out. The first case, a long tow, the second case a shorter tow. And then 6 months later the transmission went out & had to be rebuilt. Many sensors, belts, sway bar arms also had to be replaced. I finally traded that in for 20K mile 2020 Toyota 4 runner. I still have the other Rubicon, which was used weeks back for 5 days in the backcountry; six months earlier, new shocks & tires on that one $$$.It's a roll of the dice in my view, some jeeps 'make it', some don't. With the lockers, tires, power they are excellent climbing & on rock; but problems happen. We carry code readers for each vehicle. Thanks Brad, well done.

@onefastcyclist 11 күн бұрын

Good jeep mechanics are hard to find - and when you do they are scheduled months out. However, this video makes me appreciate my 4.0 a little more

@coachtjwilliams3047 12 күн бұрын

Great video!

@JeffBraden 14 күн бұрын

I enjoyed the video and would like to see more. Jerry has great knowledge and experience that's good to hear.

@ambulingadventures-stan1050 13 күн бұрын

I appreciate your openness in sharing the issues ... makes me a little nervous about purchasing a Gladiator (specifically the "miss" issue). I have been looking at them with great interest because there are so many aftermarket offerings. Thank you again for sharing the information.

@husker_nation 14 күн бұрын

Nice video Brad! Would love to see the follow-up on the AMW swap when they get certified and built out

@baseafbronco 13 күн бұрын

Super great video. Would be awesome to do these with this shop every couple months. Love seeing knowledgeable shops like this break down the real life issues that come across these multiple platforms.

@mcat3272 14 күн бұрын

Very enjoyable, thanks

@ArtbyPatrickPetruccello 13 күн бұрын

LOVE this video! do more

@MyRebel44 14 күн бұрын

Some good advice for service and preventive maintenance

@marloncausey392 14 күн бұрын

I love this it’s nice to know what you need to look out for. I own 2 jeeps and you have to love them to own them.

@jimgreeson9783 13 күн бұрын

Nice video. Ramped up my anxiety just thinking about having to schedule and work on that many jeeps.

@leemen 14 күн бұрын

I really liked the walk arounds with Jerry. I just subbed to him.

@leemen 14 күн бұрын

Now we need to get him to make more content!!

@bruceklassen8261 14 күн бұрын

Great episode

@fernandoharo1661 13 күн бұрын

Love this one great feedback and honest issues, not sure if I should be happy that it is all documented or if I should cry cause there's so many issues

@jamestiberiuskirk5994 14 күн бұрын

Great to see this type of video. Master tech/mechanics are hard to find.

@gilbertferguson1685 14 күн бұрын

2022 Wrangler Sport with the 6 cylinder engine and auto trans getting 23 mpg on the highway, with 18k miles. So far zero issues. Nice review Thanks. 😎

@danielprohoroff6263 12 күн бұрын

So happy to see that project prickly pear is still alive. Great video man!

@jeepn0811 14 күн бұрын

Definitely getting the frame reinforcement when it’s available

@thegurns6976 14 күн бұрын

Would love more vids like this.

@jr_jeep4470 14 күн бұрын

Brad, I really enjoyed the video and goes to show what having a competent Jeep shop available to you offers. I will state this as well having a good mechanic that does. The general stuff is also priceless as well as I would love to do a lot of stuff myself my problem is I only have one car so if something comes up, I don’t have a way to go and get other stuff so I have to trust more in these guys, so thanks again for the video

@Dwealdric 14 күн бұрын

I know Jeeps have their issues, but man my modded 2012 JKUR was so good to me, even after 10 years of wheeling. Shops also warrantied it with mods with no problems. This was still under FCA, mind you. I hear Stellantis doesn't like modded Jeeps. Frankly, Jeep needs a new owner. I traded mine in 2021 toward my current Ford Ranger Tremor, which has been perfect so far, but man it has NO soul. I miss my JK every day, and I will absolutely own a Wrangler or Gladiator again at some point. I'm in the process of modding the Ranger to make it mine, which I hope adds some character and feeling to it.

@shanehale 14 күн бұрын

I really enjoy this style of video because it shows me that I'm not alone in facing random mechanical issues with my Jeeps over the years. I've often wondered what was happening with all the impressive rigs at Shift. For years, I was a DIY mechanic, but after meeting Jerry and having him diagnose early issues on my old JK, I've decided to entrust all my suspension and engine work to Shift. Jerry has helped me avoid some potentially disastrous purchases. Up next will be a Rhino Rack and a Metal Cloak Game Changer to replace the Teraflex lift currently on my JL. I saw the Trail Recon Trail Aid Station on a parts run to Napa the other day. It looks way more impressive in person.

@johndiaz7240 14 күн бұрын

Love it thanks , good shop to drop your truck off.

@RCoperator 11 күн бұрын

I enjoyed it👍🏻

@allmightygreat1892 12 күн бұрын

Perfect video.

@olered7760 14 күн бұрын

Damnit, makes me feel like I am driving a time bomb

@BacktotheDirt 11 күн бұрын

Awesome video, I think it's great to see issues and things to watch out for. It could really be great for someone. Thanks for sharing this. I hope that older gentleman's jeep gets fixed. Please do a follow-up on that if you could.

@joejimenez8068 12 күн бұрын

All these jeeps and no problem with any echo diesel I have a 2021 and so far I have not had any problems with it I think the diesel is one of the best jeeps out there

@ranarch 13 күн бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. I would love to have a shop like this to work on my jeep . Very interesting to see what they are working on also.

@elbombon6141 14 күн бұрын

Awesome info especially 392...m

@kevinrabito8516 14 күн бұрын

Thanks, didn't know about the Gladiator Frame Brace. Went to their website and sent them a message.

@Andy-ec9yn 12 күн бұрын

Great video! Would love to see you do one like this with Agile Offroad!

@uruzzo 13 күн бұрын

Great video .

@Earlywinters09 14 күн бұрын

Love the content

@dustinparrish8453 13 күн бұрын

Great video

@trailrunnah8886 13 күн бұрын

Cool format! . I enjoyed seeing the different Jeeps and hearing about the various issues. Also, watching this made me feel good about my 173k mile boring 4Runner, haha.