The Build Begins! 5 Jeep Wrangler TJ Upgrades

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video my son and I begin to make some small improvement to his 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ that he recently purchased. We just wanted to add some safety gear, the ability to self-recover and a convenient interior modification in this video…. More upgrades to come soon.
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@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you all are staying safe and healthy! We've got a few more garage projects we'll be doing over the next couple days while we are staying home. If there is something you would like to see, let us know.

@projectraptor6975 4 жыл бұрын

I like the Winch Light Mounts. Those look pretty badass mounted there! #JeepLife

@dominiklf331 4 жыл бұрын

Does he have his own YT?

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

Instagram DM is the best way to shoot questions my way

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

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@adarshsharma1434 4 жыл бұрын

I'm concerned about the airflow to the radiators sitting beside that humungous wrinch.

@abdubitar960 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SOOOO FREAKING COOL A BUILD SERIES ON A TJ!!!!!!

@Logan-te3iq 4 жыл бұрын

abdu bitar literally me rn

@the_bencredible 4 жыл бұрын

As a TJ owner myself I can’t wait to see this thing progress.

@jwxfd 4 жыл бұрын

Bencredible_Jeep_Adventure I’ve got a 97 myself. I’m glued to this series

@BorderlineExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

I like the lights on the fairlead. Some smaller squared wide lights off to the sides would be cool too. Please continue to show us this build especially the LIFT!! Your channel and a couple others inspired me to make my own. You & the family stay healthy!

@swarbrickjesse 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE the father son aspect of the channel. Reminds me of my dad and I, with a lot less frustration lol. Jordan and you are twins! Great vid as always brother! Stay safe. Perfect time for upgrades!

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@utopia.exploring 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with this completely! Really great to see your kids picking up with the thing that you love! Personally, I loved this video. I have a mechanic father and I love spending time in the garage with him. Fun to watch! Looking forward to more of these.... Easy, hard, short or long projects/trails

@cootie181 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you are going to have fun with this rig! Excited to see how you build it out! Oh, mad thank both of you for your service!! I am an Army Desert Storm veteran and have been in or worked for the Army for the last 33 years ... love my military !! Now overland is my passion! Love watching your videos! Carry on!!!

@fatpaul2008 4 жыл бұрын

I’m convinced Jordan is US Navy issued robot

@mikeyoung6347 4 жыл бұрын

I realize what you typed was not meant to be derogatory... too many Navy guys around here.

@zandergourley6089 4 жыл бұрын

He’s probably a Corpsman, little different than most jobs in the Navy

@davelier9572 4 жыл бұрын

Celebrating 20 years with my 97 TJ Sahara this week and I also have a 2014 JKUR. Keep the TJ simple, light and functional. So fun!

@GoodOldGamer 4 жыл бұрын

There's so much you can do with a trusty old TJ! So many mods out there to choose from. If you plan to take the doors off a lot, you could mount mirrors on the A pillars. That way they're always on. You could switch out the gear shifter head, put leds in the dashboard, put in all kinds of storage boxes under and behind the seats, new head and tail lights, decorative decals, side rails, flat fenders for more clearance... Since he wants to put a roof rack on top for a tent, you're probably not putting down the soft top so you could even get one of those hatchback soft top replacements that doesn't really go down but adds a new look that follows the roll cage.

@dakine215 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why you guys don't have more subscribers. Your videos are high quality! The offroad community needs to show the love and get the word out for you guys. Especially the newbies like me! Take care and good luck with the project.

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@frankreyes5735 4 жыл бұрын

Great information! I’m Inspired to start on my 97 TJ. With 297000 miles and still going strong Can’t wait to see more and get some ideas. Thank you!

@blakstar64 4 жыл бұрын

At first glance, l thought Jordan was sporting a bathrobe.

@droid7627 4 жыл бұрын

The campshire hoodie is a $180 hoodie that'll save your life man

@davedynamite1298 4 жыл бұрын

Rei has it on sale now!

@droid7627 4 жыл бұрын

I've already got one that's been broken in plenty well, but if they go on sale in Canada I just might buy another just to wear

@waynebeck7801 4 жыл бұрын

Overlord Kilo I wouldn’t were 180.00 hoodie to work on my Jeep.

@Jundt22 4 жыл бұрын

Love the light location with lights above the winch. Honestly the bumper isn’t the worst, maybe some texture paint (like bed lining) would make it look better? Looking good so far, can’t wait for the new video. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@sabavovk2749 3 жыл бұрын

Too much stuff in front of radiator! !!

@roselsimpson858 4 жыл бұрын

I laughed when you mentioned sam the cooking guy and his son I love those guys. I like what you are doing in your down time great content

@007twm 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan, your Jeep is shaping up nicely. Keep up the good work. Good Dad/Son time.

@octico 4 жыл бұрын

1.25 BL Savvy, Currie Lift. 1"MML, low clearance T-Case pan (tummy tuck) GCF, and finally SAVVY T-Case Shifter linkage

@suppermuddyjeep 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget a out bending the relay in the fuse box to run your fog lights and your high beams at the same time. I like the lights mounted on the winch! Cant wait to see what lift you got.

@mikehoffman3690 4 жыл бұрын

Navy Corpsman. Following in dads footsteps. Very cool.

@siphamandlankazimulokubhek5986 4 жыл бұрын

I'm also a jeep enthusiast from South Africa this has made me realize that it is not that bad to get a functional cheap jeep and upgrade it the way you want this is so interesting I'll come back to this vids once mine is bought thanks trailrecon

@fatLPfan 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a TJ owner!! Love this video seeing your upgrades its awesome!!!

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@peteacevedo3411 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see this build as we shelter in place here in Colorado. I like the comment "don't tell mom she doesn't have a winch". Good stuff

@trekkinnw3568 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this together!! What a great escape of all the craziness going on in the world!! Great video!!

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@alsims8280 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing a true home build rather than some thing that is just blown out by outrageous sponsors. Good to see father and son working together.

@mattmorse8430 4 жыл бұрын

Remember to check the OPDA on a 2006 TJ is a Crown replacement and cam condition! Thrilled to see a TJ build!

@matthewj2492 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Not only do I enjoy your channel, but I respect your channel. Your son, a Navy Corpsman saved his money while stationed in 'Okinawa'! so few Americans understand what this means. But I do. You should be very proud of your son! As a matter of fact, I am proud of your son! This young man as earned every ounce of this Jeep! This young man is doing what so few would ever consider, serve & save. I really hope you two have some great memories building this Jeep, and driving it, may God bless both of You! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

@m1977v 4 жыл бұрын

Excited to come back to the channel and see work done on a TJ! 03 Owner here with 140k miles.

@teop7887 4 жыл бұрын

Pristine TJ Rubicons are becoming unicorns... Really hard to come by. Hopefully it will retain some of its stock appeal. Good luck, Jeep on! 😎👍

@azorka13 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I am enjoying a lot with your videos and over all getting ideas to improve as well my TJ 1997. Greetings from Spain guys. Still alive! Take care there in States

@chrisblanchard4849 4 жыл бұрын

When I lifted my 05 TJ, I installed a 1 inch body lift, 1 inch M.O.R.E. motor mount lift and a 33 Engineering skid plate which only hangs down 1 inch below the frame and pushes the transfer case and transmission back to it's stock location under the body. Its too bad they don't exist any more. Good start, Jordan!

@phintze 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 67 Designs phone mount. It is incredibly solid, and is one of my favorite mods.

@patrickhayes8570 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’6” and I found the big boy seat bracket was a huge help on my TJ. Adds a ton of leg room, it really helps for those long drives. Love the new rig!

@GFOBigLebowski1 4 жыл бұрын

I had one of the first 2 door Rubicons like this. That was one of my favorite jeeps of all time. I have had 8. It was a beast! Yall will have fun with this! I cant wait to see where you go with it!

@jordandinoffria6514 4 жыл бұрын

Since I was 16 I've had a TJ, best MOD that is very inexpensive is the TJ dome light switch that quadratec has... easy install and very convenient when u want the doors off.

@MrMe1280 4 жыл бұрын

This build has me more excited than the gladiator build. Can't wait to see what lift wheels are tire he chose. And being a father son build really ads to the fun of the videos. My son is 15 and I've been throwing the idea around about getting him a beater tj to play with.

@crackrk 4 жыл бұрын

Love the build. This makes me miss my old TJ, but the JL-U is more family friendly. Have fun!

@tristansundquist1834 3 жыл бұрын

Just came back from korea. Just bought a LJ rubicon and I’m loving every bit of it.

@mcarroll42 4 жыл бұрын

So pumped that there is a TJ build in 2020. I own one myself and its nice to wrench on something that is simple for a change. Keep it up.

@mwaynem 4 жыл бұрын

Your a great dad. I love wrenching with my kids.

@elielviseman 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏 New Trailrecon Video! Best way to pass time in quarantine

@maggiedonovan 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys.....Thank goodness for trail Recon and You Tube!!!

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@OvenBak3d360 4 жыл бұрын

I’m offended he killed Cookie Monster to make his sweater 😂 just playin

@Malc664 4 жыл бұрын

Man, you got the best sense of humour.

@richardearle463 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to him AND you guys for your service. Great way for a son and father to hobby together. And I'm sure the TJ vs JK vs JL will come out

@tylerwalker6653 4 жыл бұрын

He should buy big boy seat brackets! His legs will thank him. 6’4 myself and it makes the WORLD of a difference.

@DM-tf6mk 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Look forward to watching the build unfold.

@clday25 4 жыл бұрын

Love the TJ videos! Takes me back to my first Jeep which was a brand new red 2002 TJ X I bought after graduating college. The 4.0 really responds to basic mods like a quality intake, header, bigger throttle body, exhaust and a tune to tie it all together. You’re gonna need more power after the 35s, even with gearing. Keep the TJ videos coming!!

@jimanastasiou1061 4 жыл бұрын

It’s so thoughtful to post such a nice video on these hard days..keep up the good job and we are looking forward for the next one!

@1Tambo 4 жыл бұрын

i installed the smittybuilt SRC Cage in my daughters TJ.. Best safety investment ever .. Then added Lockers.. Jeep ran the rubicon on 33's with no issues

@davidanthony5230 4 жыл бұрын

Beyond excited for this build!

@sdechc_jku2900 4 жыл бұрын

Love wrenching with my son. As I just bought my son a 2008 jk sahara. I know you enjoy the father son time just as do!

@jmsuitter5 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the share guys looking forward to the continued videos

@bbnc6241 4 жыл бұрын

Keep the lights centered. In regards to the front bumper, make your own! A welding episode would be awesome!

@thomasrhodes766 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to watching this build. After 4 years I finally have time to replace stock steering components and install lift kit on our TJ.

@gorillahd9247 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to this build. Congrats on picking up a really nice TJ. A M.O.R.E. engine/oil pan skid would be a nice addition for where you guys wheel. A Spiderweb shade or Alien shade bikini would be great as well.

@wanderinmoose5534 4 жыл бұрын

Father and Son projects ! Good times, Great adventures !👍🇺🇸

@J.Bradley. 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see things getting closer to the roots around here.

@ninja63639 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely like the bumper mounted spot for the lights better. If you get the older style tow hooks they're centered with the bolts so they'll give you the clearance for the lights

@ScaryFear 4 жыл бұрын

Great. I'm enjoying you guys change this jeep. Look forward to the next one.

@a.rivera6646 4 жыл бұрын

I like the lights mounted on the winch in the center. I have a similar winch now I might be ordering me some lights 🤙🏽

@Ace-vn2ch 4 жыл бұрын

looks great hoss! from one vet to another....thanks for your service

@shadoe722 4 жыл бұрын

This is great...enjoy watching the upgrades so far. I’m about to start on my 2006 LJ...looking forward to the lift install.

@jeepdudee8675 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see a TJ on this channel! 👍🏻

@ghedionmanakelew7306 4 жыл бұрын

lookin forward to the lift and bigger tires. It's about to look like a beast.

@DeanJohnson67 4 жыл бұрын

love Okinawa! spent a lot of time there from 2008-2014!

@andywang7267 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your personal and professional brand!!

@ciscocarrion 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the lift kit installed! My first Jeep was a red TJ!

@jonwarren9979 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 06' tj Rubicon. Cant wait to see your upgrades...

@joemarine2 4 жыл бұрын

You can always add a couple of smaller flood lights to angle out to the driver/passenger sides in those holes.

@DDG-Goat-Farms 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos thanks for something fun to watch i did the same thing on my jeep couldn't find a front bumper i liked and went with winch plate your son's a good man be safe guys

@tersy9862 4 жыл бұрын

That's the cleanest tj I have ever seen.

@theshowtime2375 4 жыл бұрын

TJ is probably the most reliable Wrangler.

@tdurfee1296 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this channel. I'm brand new to jeeping and loving it. I just purchased a 2000 red TJ just like this one...sort of. Mine is not the Rubicon. But your videos are helpful and I'm really looking forward to building mine the way I want it. Thanks for the quality videos and inspiration. Blessings.

@bartpurcell6599 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifice young man! Glad to see some father and son team ups especially in the youtube jeep world. Great TJ content keep it coming. Hope to see more in the future!

@TrailRecon 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@geoffgero6081 4 жыл бұрын

I’m excited to see what this TJ will do!

@daviddale3624 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Loved it!

@vince5048 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I like the center mounted lights better. Good luck with the build.

@owenwest2402 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the entertainment I'm a XJ owner but have loved all jeeps since I was a kid I'm 41 year old kid lol, anyways looking forward to more build videos to come!

@jkickinutube 4 жыл бұрын

I LIKE THE WAY THEY ARE NOW, LIGHT WISE!, CHEERS! Jon

@stevetabor4447 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Jordan she’s coming along 👍 ,this build is going to be so sweet congrats again can’t wait , great stuff brad as always be safe

@davemiller3027 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been out of the Jeep game for several years but one of my Favorite accessories I added to my LJ were the Misch Big Boy Seat brackets. They made riding in an LJ/TJ that more comfortable. Since he looks like he has some Long legs I’d bet he’d appreciate them.

@reafkennedy3069 4 жыл бұрын

With the stock bumper and winch plate setup the fair lead mount looks great.

@Mike_E_44 3 жыл бұрын

Good quality times with your son.

@alexdegrat1006 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. I like the lights centered on the fair-lead myself. I like that you do videos on the TJ, JK and JL. Something for everyone!

@errolhook3975 4 жыл бұрын

Nice family. Nice Jeep. Thanks for sharing.

@ernestojimenez5877 4 жыл бұрын

The TJ is coming out really nice!!!

@samsara2024 3 жыл бұрын

Its great to see father and son working together in a TJ :). I have my TJ still from factory and I want to start making improvements on it when this Covid thing finish! Greetings from Spain.

@littlebuddyFilms 4 жыл бұрын

Like the lights on the winch. Thanks for showing the how-to; great video.

@BGTrombone 4 жыл бұрын

Love moving them to the middle!

@out4ar1p 4 жыл бұрын

Coming along nicely! Definitely like the lights mounted above the winch.

@millenniumoverland 4 жыл бұрын

Brad & Jordan, Love, Love, Love the TJ(especially the color 😉) My first Jeep was a '99 TJ and I totally miss it. Can't wait to see all of the mods. One recommendation...my last jeep was a soft top and had the fire extinguisher mounted in the cargo area. The only issue was getting that rear window open quickly. Here in the desert the dust and sun murder the zipper and getting the window open was somewhat of a chore. I found a mount for the rail on my driver seat for quick and easy access. Just a thought...thanks for keeping us entertained.

@keithblackburn7516 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching the video and was recalling my first winch install using the Warn winch plate with Warn Power Plant winch on my then stock bumper. I liked the KC Lites. Good start on the upgrades. Looking forward to more videos.

@fulanito143 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Brad. Your son looks just like you !!! Looking forward to the next video.

@travisa3492 4 жыл бұрын

1 to 1.25 inch body lift. Motor mount lift, 2-3 inch suspension lift, belly up/tummy tuck. With flat fenders and 35's. Great combo. Run this set up myself and absolutely love it.