On Day 1 of Week to Wheelin’ 2018, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road started with a ’97 Jeep Wrangler TJ and completely gutted everything under the frame. We took some time before the build to coat the inside of the tub with Durabak liner, installed a slip-yoke eliminator kit from Advance Adapters and then began mocking in the control arm brackets for the MetalCloak 4.5-inch RockSport Edition long-arm suspension system which features the company’s Lock-N-Load radius arms. A lot of progress was made, and we are going to keep wrenching so this Jeep will be trail-capable and able to ‘wheel by the end of the week.
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Weekend at Bernies
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Price: $12.99
The Weekend
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Weekend At Bernie's II
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i have that same tj even color…sitting here watching it and wishing it was my jeep
I have a jk and tj is much better
I’m just here for the “I’ve been running 35s on my stock Dana35 for years and I wheel the snot out of my rig!” crowd. ENTERTAIN ME!!!
Cringeworthy.
11:59 those background flips
I have never changed to a drop pitman or transfercase and never had an issue
TJ is the only one to go with. Every wrangler there after is garbage in the reliability department
thats good ,, i hope it is not just going to be another bog 4″ lift with minimum stretch , ( everybody and their auntie has done a vid on that ),,, go radical man,, big big big stretch …over nuckle , pitman , hydro assist , fuel tank , the lot ..
Theese TJ’s cost around $40k or more in my country they are serious collector items
So, I pay for Motor Trend online, and this isn’t on there…..what gives?
“Hi end Jeep”?! Obviously not real jeepers…..
Very nice jeep I love this jeep
Wow, a 21 year old rust-free vehicle! Not happening in NY!
ur suspension & axles are worth more than the entire jeep lol
lol even if you can afford an 07 and up jk, that tj is the better option, put the money in it. By the time you get a JK to even be as dependable as that tj, you have done axle swaps and engine most likely. That money could of been used wiser.
To be perfectly honest, this jeep has the better motor and has more potential than any new jeep.
Rampage bumpers?!? …cause there isn’t enough rust on the TJ *face palm*
I actually prefer the TJ
I’ll take those axles
Get your Orange (or any other color) Durabak Bed Liner at Durabakit.com
Where’s Pewe?
Where’s Fred??
I enjoy my 2000 TJ Sport…..but this looks way more than these jeeps are worth…..cost??
I didnt know jeeps came with carpet.
More full YouTube vids please! I will not watch MTOD
Nice project!
I like Jeeps especially from 80’s and 90’s!
Oh hey, that SYE looks familiar, sure is easier when you take the transfer case off, and alot easier when you’re not fighting 20 years of new york salt
You did it wrong bro …. 60 grit if you want it gritty go with 40 grit smooth go with 80 grit primer filler can fill in up to 80grit scratches and YOU WANT it gritty so 40 grit 30 grit if your not touching it will 80 grit if youll be touching it alot i prefer warn down 60grit lightly after the 80 grit it adds the right amount of grip …. always do 3 or 4 coats of BedLiner ! Also its paintable so no sanding needed if you want it to last regardless of color you need clear coat or it will oxidize!
I haven’t been wheeling since the “new” JK’s/JL’s have been around, but I imagine it’s a douche-fest. Back “in the day” we actually modded instead of just bolting on.
…..because your average home mechanic can just afford all these pricey accessories all at once, smh.
I dont like the guy with the gap betwen his teeth!
He didnt prepare or key the surface before painting!