Making Some DIY Parts For My Adventure Jeep

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2 ай бұрын

I'm finishing off some fabrication details on the Jeep Cherokee XJ in the form of a snorkel bracket and rear folding step. The NP231 is also in need of some inspection as its making a growl in 4H under acceleration.
More importantly though these projects are some of the last projects on the Diesel XJ for a while as future workshop episodes will mostly be on the 1990 4.0 Renix. I'm keen to get that thing cleaned up and driving!
Thanks for watching.
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
Summer Tire - 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Winter Tire - Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX Por Studded 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - Ebay Custom Made.

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@chocolatecoveredchainsaws2570 2 ай бұрын

This channel is more genuine without all the usual video fluff and sponsored builds that's why I like it. A talented guy with simple tools getting the job done. Thanks for another great video.👏

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Sometimes, I think "who the f@cks going to want to watch this" lol. Thanks for the comment.

@royeinbar6116 2 ай бұрын

As a xj owner for a long time,i am pisitive that your vehicle is the best maintaned one in the whole world.Well done!

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

I try and keep it in good shape. Appreciate you watching!

@chopperchuck 2 ай бұрын

Mike listening to you prattle on with that fancy British accent is never boring

@spoonerbooner 2 ай бұрын

fancy?

@chopperchuck 2 ай бұрын

@@spoonerbooner well if you live in the States and you're making a joke it's a fancy British accent

@spoonerbooner 2 ай бұрын

@@chopperchuck aye suppose it is given context, to me he sounds like a farmer 😜 love you Mike. Take care chopperchuck

@user-im1xe5jd7k 2 ай бұрын

*English accent

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

I used to speak proper English. I still can, but I'm from the west country, south Gloucestershire. I have a farmer twang to most British people with a slight Bristolian thing going on. My wife has an even stronger accent, and it sounds like she's grown up working the spud fields. I appreciate the kind words and for watching

@Aldan001 2 ай бұрын

One of the best solutions to mount snorkel to the pillar is to glue it in place with windshield sealer. It stays supper rigid, can be removed at any time, no need to drill holes in the A pillar - so no rust in the future, no rattle, no vibrations

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

That's not a bad idea. I think my problem is that I'm using a Hilux snorkel, and it needed bending into place. Seems alright 👍 Thanks for watching! I will remember the tip.

@VaughanCole 2 ай бұрын

Don't change a thing on your channel! Luv it just the way it is.

@tonyanddeb1012 2 ай бұрын

Mike, your channel content and your humour keep this as one of our favourite subs. Stop putting yourself down, it's all top notch mate.

@benhuggins850 2 ай бұрын

Mike and Meg - congrats on the new addition!!!

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jesperlykkebo 2 ай бұрын

Congrats with the new mini on the way🎉❤😊

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@theclarkofben84 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are not boring, Mike. We love your content, and you as a person.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and for the comment.

@GlazedLemon 2 ай бұрын

Regardless how much content is in each video, I always enjoy watching your uploads ever since your early MCQ bushcraft days. Genuine, no bull and down to earth guy. Your ideas for your jeep inspire me to get creative with my projects at home too. Thanks mate looking forward to your next XJ makeover!

@jonathanhamnett4044 2 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary, guys. X

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@amiller2447 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on the 2nd kiddo on the way 🎉

@051biohaz 2 ай бұрын

Great video, look forward to the rebuild of the T case and following along on the 4 liter…thanks for the upload

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm keen to get that old 4.0 running nice.

@muldfox 2 ай бұрын

Really looking forward to the 4-litre videos! Can't wait. :D

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it should be a really fun project. Thanks for watching!

@Thelandoffreedomify 2 ай бұрын

I know what you talking about when it comes to the flys! I'm born north of Sweden (Kiruna). I enjoyed the winter more than the summer because of all of the dam flys. I escaped the north to the south of Sweden and know I live in Romania. By the way, I do recommend you to visit the carpathians mountains of Romania, they are something else.

@tylerp9620 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could send my XJ to you to get the "Mike" treatment. Such an amazing Jeep, you are the man! I live in the land if built Jeeps with Moab close by. I would take yours over all these new ones around here.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Well if I ever move to the USA then I will. I would love to try out some of the trails you have over there! Thanks mate, and appreciate you watching.

@3dagedesign 2 ай бұрын

congratulations on the future addition.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, we're really excited 😊

@peterwarner280 2 ай бұрын

Even though you are not feeling yourself you look a lot better for it. Catch you on the next one 👌

2 ай бұрын

looking forward to the 4.0 videos! Love your stuff!

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to working on it. Thanks for watching

@williammrdeza9445 2 ай бұрын

No worries, Mike. Love coming along for the ride, so to speak. Your videos are certainly interesting to me, which is where the entertainment value for me comes from as well. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the "new" truck in the coming months. Also, I hear you about the insect issue. They can certainly drive one mad. Sounds like you are trying to address that as best as you can, given the limitations you are dealing with. Even though the extremes of winter present its own challenges, it is a blessing that the insects aren't one of them. Good luck!

@imaley 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos Mike, they are not boring.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Appreciate you watching.

@JFSmith-nb8hf 2 ай бұрын

If I want entertainment I'll watch a crazy cat vid, when I want to see how other people build stuff, I watch vids like yours. 👍👍👍

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@GrizzlyPath 2 ай бұрын

As the family gets bigger I look forward to the 2026 Unimog build 👍 Side note, congrats on the future addition!

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, mate! Bigger roof tent or..... I have no idea. They sell 4 man hard shells that are about 70kg. I was thinking of a removable setup with a bed inside for winter.

@darrendean21 2 ай бұрын

you keep going mate, we're with you ...

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching

@nafod32 2 ай бұрын

Gotta be my favorite xj on KZfaq to watch get work done to it!

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! Thank you for watching

@nafod32 2 ай бұрын

@@WorkshoptoWilderness I’m going to be putting a new engine in my 95 5 speed 2.5l xj soon! Gonna use it as a hunting rig so I’m super excited to see how the 4.0 looks on 31s!!

@curtisb9424 2 ай бұрын

love these types of videos! keep up the good work mike. always curious to see how you improve the xj next.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@GypsyBushcraft1 2 ай бұрын

Very entertaining video Looking forward to seeing the 4.0

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jimfrattaroli6222 2 ай бұрын

Your attention to detail is awesome. Love the projects you take on

@buzzboykin9982 2 ай бұрын

Really like your prattle. And very few channels have Samantha hanging around.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha yeah well she popped....again. I will open another box. Thanks for watching

@muldfox 2 ай бұрын

Now knowing you're a DnB enjoyer, it just made things even better.

@V8AmericanMuscleCar 2 ай бұрын

I like these mods. 👍 I've been thinking for a long time about how to make a snorkel on my XJ (also a diesel) and decided on a tractor/Humvee style snorkel. Made of steel so I don't have to worry about branches. I love how it turned out.

@nigelnewcombe6702 2 ай бұрын

Greart video and always a joy to watch - 07:32 particularly amusing !

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for watching

@keithmoule4154 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike. Watched it all from beginning to end, including ramblings - similar to what's going on in my head. The unauthorised vibrations at 7.32 had me in stitches...😁

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Haha, yeah, you have to watch those unauthorised vibrations! Appreciate you watching, and thanks for the comment!

@BFett-ri8kt 2 ай бұрын

Mike the Disco 2 has a step similar but its on a gas strut . Im always amazed how you turn some ( workshop scrap ) into an awesome functional solution. Great video thanks

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Ah, nice, I haven't seen that. Perhaps my mate took it off. It turned out pretty good, and It also worked well at camp. Thanks for watching

@jasongeorgeson8551 2 ай бұрын

Love the little mods you keep adding mate definitely not boring at all and super stoked to hear there is more content coming on the other jeep. Thanks for sharing mate love your channel

@cotepierre68 2 ай бұрын

Mike, you're never boring :) ! Really like the step.

@eversleyowl 2 ай бұрын

Not at all dull, always interesting to see your projects. I must admit i look forward to the 231 rebuild as I suspect mine probably needs doing in the near future. But also looking forward to any videos on the 4.0. I don't recall picking up on the fact that you are expecting another little one, maybe it's my failing memory, but either way congratulations.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to getting into the 4.0, especially now it's running nice. Thank you! We're both very excited

@toffwood 2 ай бұрын

ehhh!! I´ve understood now that there´s a second kid coming! Congrats!!! All the best!!

@classic.cherokee 2 ай бұрын

Good engineering Mike!

@moecantileverjr 2 ай бұрын

Nice steap.

@professionalbodger 2 ай бұрын

That's some clever ingenuity with the folding step! looks excellent!

@togray619 2 ай бұрын

Really nice job Mike. Just don't forget to raise it up before wheeling. I'm looking forward to the other jeep project.

@stijndeklerk 2 ай бұрын

Intresting ramble about the bloodsuckers. I'm going in September, food for thought

@GrizzlyPath 2 ай бұрын

I personally love the DIY stuff so keep ‘em coming!

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate that. Do you still use the 4 man pop-up?

@russjowett2137 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike. I enjoy all your videos. You make some great points about the RTT and the flys and summer camping. I think for your location and flys. It makes sense. My Jeep is setup so I can sleep inside my Jeep. But to do this I modified the front seats with the pivot brackets from a 2 door xj. (Direct fit). So my front seats tilt forward towards the dash just like a 2 door xj. Then I mounted a plywood board to the back seat into the metal frame of the seat with nutserts. That board is shaped to fit around the center console. And folds down on to the base of the front seat. Then I click the front seat back 1 notch. So it stays locked in place. Now to actually do this. I have to remove the back seat bench. Either before I go. Or when I get there. If I’m going out without my kids I leave the bench seat at home. But if they come along. The bench seat goes inside the arb annex room. If I’m camping solo. I don’t set up the annex room often. As I put all my gear on the other side of the jeep next to me. I have those plastic window vent things on the rear windows. So I can get a cross draft. Then use those stretchy window shade/bug screens that go over the entire top of the rear door. I’m the rear of the Jeep is a removable shelf. But it stays in place when camping. My feet go underneath. My gear goes on top. Or I can place an iPad up there for the kids to watch a movie. On a morning I can lean up against the back of the front seat. Like a lounger and have my coffee. I had to modify my front seats. As I’m 6’2”. And the Jeep just wasn’t big enough otherwise. Also I have no rear window like yours. So that where the diesel heater pipe comes in. But you don’t need that. As it’s in your passenger footwell. I think you could probably easily setup yours so you could sleep inside solo. On the opposite side to your fridge. You would just have to move your metal kitchen box next to where you sleep in the rear seat area. Maybe start by removing the rear bench seat. Fold the back down. Then build something that folds down into the the rear footwell. And is level with your rear sliding table system. I’m assuming that when you winter camp. It will only ever be just you sleeping inside the Jeep? Removing the RTT might help the Jeep do even better in the snow. As you will be 150lbs lighter I’m guessing?

@granitesand78 2 ай бұрын

Best xj channel on YT and always inspiring thanks dude

@TimRoyalPastortim 2 ай бұрын

Love your content... I'm dealing with a 95 XJ nicknamed "Rusty" (It's green - so yeah) and I love your practical builds.

@jeffkatzer 2 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure mate.

@alexhearn8943 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the 4l build was looking to start a project like that to

@vidarverland1302 Ай бұрын

Good plans on the 4,0👍🏼 I am doing something very similar to a diesel at the moment😊 31’s and a small lift. I have taken off the original fender flares tho, and i am making new frow sheet metal. And i ‘lifted’ the front ones 3-4 cm at the same time. I have also bought a 1,9tdi and a 6-speed transmission that i plan to install next winter. Keep up the good work! And keep the classics on the road🥰

@alvarolanzateldelbar 2 ай бұрын

Great video mate! Disco 3 are great for family, camps and cheap too. Very capable and spacius inside, they also autolevel when camp. Love your videos 🎉

@mrjono999 2 ай бұрын

7:29 here we go jimmy.... *parp* priceless.

@ringonotts 2 ай бұрын

Wish i had a "shitty garage" like yours Mike 🤣 Love it mate - thanks for sharing! Ringo

@Mr09worthy 2 ай бұрын

Ahh congratulations on the second child on route mike. Enjoy seeing every little bit you do on here, gives me motivation. And if that's a shitty shed, i dont know what to call mine 😂

@dakar.906 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed it, as allways :)

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@teoiny1 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyable!

@Aldan001 2 ай бұрын

Could you make a quick video on how your body is holding up after this many years of abuse. Is reinforcing the body absolutely necessary? And if anything ripped after the reinforcement? I was told by one body shop owner, that it is useless, that when you reinforce one part, body will fall apart somewhere else, in the next weak spot.

@BunkerDawes 2 ай бұрын

Good stuff 👍👍

@caspersnickare4233 2 ай бұрын

Älgfluga (moose fly)is the name 😬

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Ah, that's the one. Very irritating!

@Aldan001 2 ай бұрын

Maybe land rover build for bigger family? Disco or Defender.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

I can't afford to change platforms now. It would be starting again with something less capable and built than what i have, only to have to spunk tons of cash into it to build it up and replace old parts again. I think I will get another roof tent for the family and maybe sleep in the jeep in winter. Thanks for watching

@Aldan001 2 ай бұрын

Got it, great content, keep it up!

@TheMRBREWIS 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations is it yours or bigfoots

@robertclarke7274 2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 naughty boy

@Aldan001 2 ай бұрын

Try to move shift lever around, on my wrangler when I put shift lever all the way forward it makes wining noise, but when I pull it half an inch back (still in 2wd) noise stops, also when I put it in 4wd noise goes away. So something is touching and making noise

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

I tried that and installed a assilink linkage. I'm fairly certain it's in the case itself. Bit of a shame, but I will rebuild it when I get a rebuild kit. Bloody annoying, though 🙄 Appreciate the tip, though, because that's happened to me before. Thanks for watching

@819ANT 2 ай бұрын

was all good and worth the watch after foldy step ideas as wifey is a hobbit and already struggles to get into the disco been wondering about a loop of chain for her strong step but should not catch on things offroading least not to much.

@jaykimble5188 2 ай бұрын

it's awesome. are you worried about the lock coming loose while off-road or bumps in the road?

@shaunmccaw2911 2 ай бұрын

Poor sammy nice step do you ever switch off 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@stuartb9194 2 ай бұрын

Save time and effort building a drop down step by just welding 3 inch lifters to the soles of your boots, easy days, sorted

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks for watching

@cherokee7824 2 ай бұрын

Как всегда сто лайков в карму

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

@cherokee7824 2 ай бұрын

@@WorkshoptoWilderness таких технических видео очень мало, огромное спасибо, за видео с калиткой запасного колеса, давно думаю как сделать👍👍👍

@MrMannakin 2 ай бұрын

Couldn't you have a small ladder that just hooked onto your existing ladder? Easy to store and deploy and less likely to get impacted.

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

The problem is it would need storing somewhere. It's unlikely that this one would get impacted with what I do, but it's very convenient that it's deployed so easily, and it's always ready. Thanks for watching

@Legotechs Ай бұрын

What does besiktningen say about all the mods with the wheels and everything else under the car? I’m looking for an XJ but they are hard to find.

@WorkshoptoWilderness Ай бұрын

De säger inte så mycket. De gillar fordonet och verkar uppskatta att det är välskött. Jag importerade fordonet nära hur det ser ut nu, så de har bara någonsin sett det se ut så här. De börjar bli svåra att hitta. De finns dock fortfarande där ute, men ligger normalt bara på baksidan av en trädgård eller i en skräphög. Jag hittade en till för 1000kr i mycket bra skick. Den hade legat på baksidan av en trädgård i 14 år. Det är en till jag såg på vägen till de höga rockarna. Den har suttit där i 10 år. Det är dem du vill hålla utkik efter.

@Legotechs Ай бұрын

@@WorkshoptoWilderness thank you for answering. Tack! Jag letar efter någon som är fin, men inte i utställningsskick, då tanken är att bilen ska användas som jakt/fiskebil/äventyrsbil, och kör man in i skogen någonstans och en gren repar en dörr eller backspegel så ska det inte spela så stor roll.

@NateYaquinto 2 ай бұрын

Why not just make something L shaped that slides into the tow hitch so the step is removable? Short part of the L fits in the hitch, long part of the L points to the tire and reaches under the ladder

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I mean, you could do that also if you wanted. I like not having more stuff in the Jeep to set up. Just pull a pin, and it's done. Thanks for watching

@sozekeysersoze 2 ай бұрын

De-acceleration or Deceleration? Cheers from Denmark🇩🇰

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

Deceleration, sorry, my bad English. Thanks for watching

@bmonden 22 күн бұрын

Seems like RJ is no longer making swaybars 😢

@WorkshoptoWilderness 22 күн бұрын

What, seriously? Did he say why? They are really good and everyone wants one.

@hyperchord 2 ай бұрын

What does a snorkel do?

@Robdutton91 2 ай бұрын

Raises the air intake so you’re less likely to suck air into the engine if you’re going through deep water

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

It's also nice for dust. It keeps the intake away from the front tire. Thanks for watching

@cowboy6591 2 ай бұрын

Lays eggs in your scalp? DAMN Dude that would be a "BOT-Fly" they really suck.

@Free_Range_4x4 2 ай бұрын

Based and redpilled

@warth09 2 ай бұрын

thermocell....

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

I have one, but It doesn't always work. Thanks for watching

@warth09 2 ай бұрын

@@WorkshoptoWildernessthanks for putting out quality content!

@jamie152 2 ай бұрын

Unimog

@betulaobscura 2 ай бұрын

One of the most annoying sound known to human kind: sound of bloody mosquitoes.

@chrismadden1660 2 ай бұрын

Who is Samantha? I thought your wife was Megan? Also are you sure yhat step wont drop down if you hit some rough spots or washboard roads in your travels? I know that pin seem stiff but you never know.

@tonyanddeb1012 2 ай бұрын

Samantha is his blow up girlfriend for his lonely solo camps

@neoaliphant 2 ай бұрын

Whos samantha?

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

It's a blow-up doll joke from a few camping videos. Thanks for watching

@neoaliphant 2 ай бұрын

@@WorkshoptoWilderness :-) You sense of humour is awesome!!!!!

@t.herold4877 2 ай бұрын

Mike, I have the locker and a few other goodies to send your way. I've tried messaging your instagram but it's not working. How can we connect?

@WorkshoptoWilderness 2 ай бұрын

I checked Instagram but I cant see any messages from you. Do you have email? Mine is info@mcqbushcraft.co.uk if you want to contact me on there? Alternatively if you give me your Instagram name I can try and connect on there. Thank you by the way, sound amazing!

@t.herold4877 2 ай бұрын

Email sent!