Yes, worn out steering components. Drag link and tie rod ends.
@WrecklessChevyАй бұрын
Hey man I like the videos, wanting to try and reach out and see when and where you were planning on doing that overlanding trip in October. I wished I’d have grabbed your phone number from dirtfest lol
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
@@WrecklessChevy I’m in the planning stages. Shoot me a dm on Facebook or Instagram Foregone Trails on both. I’m not sure if there is a private message option on KZfaq. I’ll get you the details.
@750BruteforceАй бұрын
The top one couldn't make it through a pothole. Without locking in the front hubs😂😂😂😂😂😂
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
If it’s even 4x4 😂
@larryok8156Ай бұрын
What are those wheels off of? They fit the look of the jeep
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
We bought them from a Jeepster Commando page. But they’re Kaiser Jeep wheels so possibly a stock option for the gladiator as well?
@750BruteforceАй бұрын
Chevy
@750BruteforceАй бұрын
Nope mud
@750BruteforceАй бұрын
Yeah!!! The Bull nose cammando!!!
@750BruteforceАй бұрын
Awesome build! Come on down to windrock!!
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
Thanks! It’s on the list to visit.
@kmr7883Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video I’m thinking I’m going to do an ls swap with the ax15 into my 68 jeepster after my 71 dodge dart big block swap
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
You’re welcome, you’ll love that combo in a Jeepster.
@lawilsonjr50Ай бұрын
Can you give me the details about changing out the bullnose front end to a conventional Jeep front end
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
JEEP CJ GRILL CONVERSION…….#jeepcommando #jeep #jeepcj
@christophergeggatt685Ай бұрын
I'm with you. I love the look of the 72-73 Commando grill. I don't know how many times my jeep got mistaken for a Scout, Bronco then identified as a Jeep Commando.
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
Just out there terrorizing the streets with misidentification 😂
@rand0mGTАй бұрын
Rental? You need to get your own so you can wreck it!
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
Hoping to make it back out there next year with my own Jeep to do some tougher trails. But not sold I should wreck it.
@lawilsonjr502 ай бұрын
I have a 1972 commando and I want to take the bullnose off and replace it with a conventional Jeep front end do you know if this is possible?
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
Yes, a CJ front clip will bolt right on. Just have to make provisions for the lower part of the fender and holes in the cowl to mount the hinges. Some people add a spacer. This Commando has the conversion done. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/griHp6RyvdeVnqc.htmlsi=xIqcGUk09s6UsAvS
@arthursalmon8192 ай бұрын
Brother been pretty happy with the Speedhut Gauges? Issues? Problems? Inconsistency? 4" seems to be the max you can go unless you widen the hole?
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
No issues so far with them. Really like the added ease of GPS on the speedometer. We used this stores.partsdude4x4.net/dash-plate-3-hole-with-hardware/ to mount the gauges. They only fit a 3 3/8” gauge. But you might be able to squeeze a 4” with the right fab work.
@mattridnbikeswrenchnjeeps2 ай бұрын
Found that old Cherokee engine in my Scrambler😂
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
It was the gift that just kept on giving 😂
@SpearmanJeepAdventures2 ай бұрын
I have a couple questions..... When are you LS swapping yours? When are you making merch available?
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
Haha mine are staying with the motors they have. Unless something catastrophic happen. My next “from scratch” build will have an LS though. For all your merch needs: foregone-trails.printify.me/products/1
@andyd12972 ай бұрын
Want a dash? I have an extra 70 jeepster dash
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
I appreciate it, I actually have a spare dash. But it’s completely untouched so I didn’t want to install it just to hack it up for this Commando. I also really wanted to incorporate Apple car play and a few more “modern” amenities that didn’t lend itself to a stock dash.
@kmr78832 ай бұрын
Did you have to do anything special with the steering or exhaust?
@foregonetrailsАй бұрын
LS SWAP STEERING AND EXHAUST….in a Jeepster Commando
@todddarling60742 ай бұрын
Thanks for Sharing. Sweet Ride. Love the LS. I have owned Jeeps for over 40 years. It is just in the Blood.
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, I agree the LS just seems to work so well and package fairly easily.
@life_ontheranch2 ай бұрын
Oh man I need to get back to work on my Jeepster commando.
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
Yes you do!
@bartman88762 ай бұрын
What better way to justify a budget for new parts
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
That’s what I’m thinking.
@conneryates50732 ай бұрын
Is that a Bronco or Scout your working on? Definitely needs an alignment lol
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
It’s a Jeep, 1972 Jeep Commando. Put one of the steering joints 180 out when I assembled it. The alignment is good the steering wheel is just positioned wrong.
@todddarling60742 ай бұрын
First it is your Jeep! 2nd….It is Perfect. Love Everything about the Build. You Have Complimented & Enhanced a Classic Jeep. Great Job.
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m sure trying my best to blend old, new, and budget.
@user-gz2bv9gd5b2 ай бұрын
Do you have a link or specs on the struts
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
I knew I was forgetting to add something to the description. Just added the link to the description or they’re these. amzn.to/4c2P4Kk
@SSGfishbob2 ай бұрын
Ya oh that just looks bad.
@jyt48662 ай бұрын
Bro trying to get In his next vid you’re not that guy lil dude
@andykirkendall82852 ай бұрын
It’s yours not there build I think it looks good and sure it’s practical you do you brother I like it
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s looking more and more like this might be the Commando I keep.
@sethfuhriman54312 ай бұрын
I think that comment was about ruining that unique one of a kind purple people eater XJ can’t even believe you would ruin such a classic!! 🤣🤣🤣
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
😂 you’d be surprised how many people messaged me about ruining such a pristine Cherokee. Even though it was flopped on its side and missing most of the interior when I bought it.
@georgecass85293 ай бұрын
Just leave it original it doesn't need a winch
@foregonetrails2 ай бұрын
It more than likely won’t get one. But they come in handy.
@JeromeHennessey-hf7pb3 ай бұрын
Lexus lfa, ferrari superfast
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure that beats the sound of a 1000 bald eagles
@SpearmanJeepAdventures3 ай бұрын
the sweet sweet sounds of smashing skid plates on those same rocks.
@mattridnbikeswrenchnjeeps3 ай бұрын
I can think of one, it’s orange…
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
CAN YOU NAME A BETTER SOUND? #jeep #amc #v8 #asmr
@dude-fi6wg3 ай бұрын
Thanks for making another great video!
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
@coreysoldlady61343 ай бұрын
Uncle Stacy you’re famous!
@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs3 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@LJ_Jeff3 ай бұрын
If I'm not mistaken, lord knows I have been before, that blue commando ended up on its side in the mud. Quite unfortunate really. Think it came out alright though. Thanks for coming out and supporting Recoil Outdoor at our first big event. Look forward to future wheeling with yall.
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
You’re correct, we had to cut out early because of the power steering leak. But he sent me some photos of it on its side. Looks like it’ll buff out.
@dude-fi6wg3 ай бұрын
Nice video. That was a great day of wheeling.
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Thanks, and agreed!
@thewhaleylife30133 ай бұрын
Do you have Casey's info? Would love to see more of his rig
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Stacey? The blue commando? Yes I do, we actually planned to meet up on this trip. I’ll be posting a “Rig I Dig” on his commando next week. If all goes as planned.
@WrecklessChevy3 ай бұрын
Hell yea, pleasure meeting yall
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Same! Hoping we can plan another trip to meet up sometime this year.
@RecoilOD3 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for coming out and supporting our mission! Glad you had a good time 🤘🏻
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad we were able to make it out and support.
@WrecklessChevy3 ай бұрын
It was cool to meet y’all at crossbar today, hope we get to do that overhanging trip in October, btw it’s me Chris with the desert tan Jeep TJ lol
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Great meeting ya! I’ll keep ya posted on the October trip and if I go out again before then.
@obermanalex3 ай бұрын
Despite the epic failure that thing has such a good stance to it.
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Epic failure and great success all in one 😂 I agree I think it sits just about right. It’s at least two inches lower than the yellow one, little wider, and still has the same suspension travel if not more.
@michellemette9323 ай бұрын
Your flashing lights look nice. So blessed to have your brother safe and sound!! “We trust your work.” One of Jarrod’s first comments 😂.
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
I’m not sure what he was thinking haha
@arthursalmon8193 ай бұрын
Wow! Drama!!😅
@michellemette9323 ай бұрын
I think they refer to it as adventures 😂. Glad this mom doesn’t know about All of their adventures 😊
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Had to have something to fix, can’t be a good video without at least a little drama lol.
@pdv763 ай бұрын
Great looking Jeep! Things rarely go to plan on a fresh build or maiden voyage? I’m about to build something similar with my CJ6 , stay safe on the trails 😊
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I guess it’s a fresh build and it’s maiden voyage so things were expected to not go perfect. But one radiator hose is a fairly small issue. Couldn’t be happier with the way it’s turning out. A CJ6 would be a fun build. Very similar to the commando.
@tinkerjeeppublications98233 ай бұрын
Nice find! it has good exrerior steel. these bodies were heavily undercoated and usually lacking in rust that attacks the bed wall seams due to AMC-JEEP adding an inner bed wall in 1973-5. FSJ floors were optional. the warer comes in from holes in the plenum (open vent with grill at base of windshield) and the foot well vents fill with leaves which allows crud into the cab there too. if you want to avoid future floor rusting out as bad, try two things: 1) raise the outboard edge of your new floor, because the factory floor boards are angled to allow water to pool there inside the pinch weld. 2) do not install ANY floor mat or carpet over a painted floor. seamseal it and hercu-line it and then maybe you wont have insta-rust when your floor matting attracts moisture like a sponge. grills. 1963 to 69 Jeep trucks used the original "Rhino" or "Rhino Chaser" grill. i dont know why its called that. but thats what you have. Razor grills replaced the Rhino in 1970 through 1978 in trucks. 1978 they got the plastic grills and square headlights. Wagonner grills and Jtruck grills crossed over, henerally the Wag got grill updates more often, and had a plastic grid grill in 1974 or 5. fuel pump...you got it. ive found long cranking is required when the truck isnt run daily. i bypass and remove all the mecha fuel pumps on the Jeeps ive owned for at least a decade or two. i like electric inline pumps wired to the run circuit. you can prime the carb without cranking the motor. most Edelbrock 1405 and 1406 carbs are good, they still require rebuilds (cleaning out) about every six months even with a 5-micron filter for a 1994 GM V8 truck. Also...you might want to try a few things with your carb in Oklahoma: 1) install a heat insulating spacer between yiu carhnand intake. at the v ery least, the cellulose fiber one, i recommend a resin or hard plastic spacer...make sure they are flat on both sides or they will crack or leak. 2) install a stock steel filter with a bypass nipple for a return line. run the return line at the 12oclock position and the return line (and feed) AWAY from the exhaust system. it really helps fighting hot start issues, and vapor lock. 3) run a snorkle from tue core support to tue air filter housing, it may be sucking 120° exterior heat into the carb, but with no snorkle, its sucking 200° heat from the backside of the radiator, the exhaust manifolds, and the motor itself. that isnt ideal for running in hot weather. your TH400 is a Buick model. the internals are swappable between pretty much all TH400s, but the bellhousing is a bolt pattern exclusive to Buick. your Dana20 transfer case is the weak link if you drive like an idiot. they are NOT rated for abuse behind a built up V8. check Novak's website for more knowledge. they sell adapters for 20s, but most CJ trail guys i knew back in the 90s just recycled em. a couple ran warmed up 360 and 401s with Dana44s and 35inch tires...and stuff broke. the Buick V8 will NOT have hardened exhaust valve seats. it was designed in the era of high octane tetra-ethyl leaded gasoline at around 97octane. running low octane gas at high RPM will wear out that engine. your axles and brakes are about the most undesirable hardware on the truck. They were closed-knuckle Dana44 fronts until 1974 or 5. the wheel stud pattern was also upgraded then, to six studs. trying to find good drums in general (and specifically hardware) for Jeep truck drum brake axles was a pain 10 years ago with my buddy's 1973 J3000...same axles and brakes you got. we had to use 1970s Dodge brake parts kits. I dont recall parts numbers. plan on getting the wrong parts multiple times. most Chinese parts are notmthe correct specs for Jeep trucks. I'd convert to disks if possible. swapping on newer model (73-87) J-truck axles wont be easy due to spring differences and perch type/locations. Forget Wagoneer axles...they are 6 inches narrower. ScotchBright - is used professionally to SCUFF the surface of paint to allow new primer and paint to adhere. you dont buff anything out with ScotchBright. the best results i ever got on old paint was using a wet Cotton T-shirt and just rubbing the paint down (using some force). the cotton is finely abbrasive - like way nicer to the old paint than ScotchBright or metalic scouring pads. it removes the oxidized paint and polishes whats beneath. Avoid microfiber towels...they are polyesrer and dont have any tooth. good luck!
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Lots of good info there. I’ll be making some notes. We haven’t decided exactly the plan for it yet. Probably just something to cruise around town in and make hardware store runs.
@Jon_XJ5193 ай бұрын
Cherokee? Where?
@foregonetrails3 ай бұрын
Well depending how you view it. You’re looking at a 2001 Jeep Cherokee with a 1972 Jeep Commando body swap or a 1972 Jeep Commando with a 2001 Jeep Cherokee everything swap haha. So it has an entire wiring harness and drivetrain from a Cherokee. The first video on my Crusty Commando build playlist shows all the details.
@arthursalmon8194 ай бұрын
Another comment or 2. Big believer of using a Power Bleeder for solo bleeding. Brakes in general are the easiest (maybe should clarify "disc brakes") to DIY. Drums. Not as much fun but doable. Love the "Wrench or Wallet" motto!
@foregonetrails4 ай бұрын
The power bleeder is a game changer when bleeding brakes alone. Agreed drum brakes are not near as straight forward but still doable if you’re patient and do one side at a time.
@arthursalmon8194 ай бұрын
Yep. Your points of paint / vs powder coat etc. etc. are solid. Unless someone is building a show vehicle why would you powder coat the underside? Paint then use the dang thing then touch up as needed. Rinse and repeat!
@obermanalex4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the alignment explanation
@foregonetrails4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, hope it helps ya when you get to that point!