This is why I am starting to have a whole new appreciation for the Classic Jeeps.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! There is something to be said about simplicity.

@tactickleshtooper1753

5 жыл бұрын

Grizzly >>> you're absolutely right! How many times in a day does your so-called "Smart" phone interrupt you when you know what you're doing and then try to change and "correct" what you're doing? ... I despise any gizmo that has "Smart" in it; that simply means it's going to interfere and get in the way of things.

@TucsonDude

3 жыл бұрын

Nah. The JLs are better than everything before it...and I've owned 6 Wranglers so far.

It's funny watching you struggle, since you're always so spot on with everything else you do! I look forward to each and every new video you guys put out. Congratulations on a great channel full of great videos. I really appreciate your Dynatrack Vid's. It's so cool you have this kind of access to such leaders in the industry who are really cool about providing info.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! With a brand new Jeep comes brand new things to be learned. We're happy to know that you've been enjoying our videos :)

The taser is pretty amazing, great video

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

The joys of owning a first year, new generation jeep! It’s awesome but we are the ones who have to go through all the pains so the later won’t have to. But lucky for me I found your channel and i can follow a few steps behind and learn for your videos. Thanks keep up the great work!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Glad we can be of help to you :)

Sorry to ask on multiple videos. I just broke my clip on the fad pigtail today. I used some silicone to hopefully hold the pigtail in place. If the pigtail comes off can it cause any damage while in 2wd or when shifting into 4wd? I ordered a new new pigtail today but it wont be in till next Tuesday. Thanks for your help.

Did I just count 6 DeLorean's parked on the side of the road and 2 in the parking lot at minute 0.35?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL - yes you did and there are more around back. They do restorations of them there.

@OnMyMemoryCard

5 жыл бұрын

David Witcher Glad you commented, I was afraid to rewind & check because if they weren’t there it meant I was having a stroke!

@skrubtiger

5 жыл бұрын

I counted 7 lolz

@BlatFlattery

5 жыл бұрын

That must be where the flux capacitor gets a tune up?

@OnMyMemoryCard

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife So you film this beautiful, informative video & we go on about something we saw in the background....... I admire your patience & I apologize for the distraction!

Good video 👍 I wanna get a JL now

great video I learned something new

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it :)

The joys of modern jeeps!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, yes.

Hey Eddie for one of your vids, can you show what equipment you bring when you go off road? Seems like you're able to repair anything out there.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

For sure. It's on our to do list but we have a lot of other videos that we're trying to catch up on first. Please bear with us for a bit longer :)

Good to see it all working.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, everything works. Hoping I can get rid of the warning light and all will be good.

@jeremy8715

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife Somewhat off topic, how long do aspect all those electronic gizmos will last? For example, My 2004 (bought in 2007) Jeep TJ still has the factory PCM/ECM. I'm amazed that it's still working. I hope I didn't just jinx myself.

Thanks for these videos! Do you know if Tazer will be able to delete FAD on the Wrangler JL with a clutch type T-Case, which is not mechanical and controlled by computer? Seems like Jscan is struggling to do it - computer still wants FAD to engage 4wd, although serv 4wd warning is killed.

@wayalife

2 ай бұрын

It should be able to but I haven't had a chance to actually test it out. Sorry.

Great video thank you!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

You bet. Glad you found it to be useful :)

I use the trail dash 2. Love it.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, good device too.

Probably sees an open circuit. You could measure the resistance of the locker and connect a resistor in the circuit. that should work.

Another great video giving good info. Dang electrical gremlins.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We'll get them figured out :)

Hey Eddie, I see you don't leave your Tazer JL plugged all the time. How do you keep the stop/start from working? And if you leave it plugged in does it get bumped while getting in and out?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

We don't and it drives us nuts. I don't like leaving it plugged in because of what you mentioned.

I don't see a review of the Tazer JL look like a replacement for the superchip. I would like to know your thoughts

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

It has been for me.

Is there anyway to change the comp so autostop/ start is off by default?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

No. There are things you can do to get it to turn off as soon as you start your Jeep but you will have a warning light show up on your dash. You can also use something like a Tazer to turn it off for you when you start your Jeep but you need to leave it plugged in.

1) is your front sway bar always disconnected? Does it matter if it is, or is not? 2) I have a basic JL Wrangler Sport, love your channel, I'm just starting out!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

No. In spite of what some people may try to suggest, it's dangerous to leave your sway bar permanently disconnected. Driving around town would be fine but in an emergency maneuver, you really want the stability that the sway bar will provide. Congratulations on your new Jeep!

Perseverance pays off! That new front axle is worth all the grief though! Mmmmm......Dynatrac ProRock 44!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, you could definitely say it's worth it :)

Hi, Can I ask why you didn't go with a front locker on the pro rock? Sorry I just read where you said you went with the ARB air locker.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL - Correct, we run an ARB up front.

@stevefife7598

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife By the way I really enjoy your Video's, And I'm dealing with the same hummmmm with my Adams drive shafts also. The rear was corrected, but the front I gave up and having the local shop build me a replacement. I'll let you know how I make out.

So how can you contact z auto? After I did the latest firmware I cannot drop tpms psi below 25.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

go to their website and email them. OR, go to JLWRANGLER.com and contact the member Z Auto.

Awesome outstanding job performance good thanks

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Did you put a air locker in the front

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. We installed an ARB. Still running the factory e-locker in the rear.

Hey Eddie and Cindy... If there’s a Will there’s a Way! Way to Stay Patient! 😃 Read the Comments, and did not see the Question... Any thoughts on why they haven’t made a Tazer for the JK’s 🤷‍♂️

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Oh yeah, we can be patient and we're sure a fix is coming. As far as JK's go, I'm not sure why one hasn't been made for at least 2013-up. You do need to have an EVIC to make it work.

so cool

Just curious. What is the advantage of going with the Pro Rock 44 and losing the front locker? Thanks.

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

To be clear, we still have a locker, it's just an ARB air locker now. This is why we needed to turn off the setting for the factory locker. As far as advantages go, there really isn't much if you have a Rubicon. This is really a mod you'd want if you have a Sport or Sahara as it will give you a bigger ring and pinion and bigger axle shafts and a locker.

@LJ_AF

4 жыл бұрын

Wayalife awesome! I was wondering if you went with an ARB locker. Thanks for the clarification!

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

You bet :)

Does the tazer work the same on all JLs , i have a sport with a different dash !

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it works off the EVIC - the screen in the center of your dash.

@WranglerAddiction

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife cool thank you eddie 👍👍

There is new firmware update in taper mini jl 11.2.6 beta 7. Did update this new version? Also after update to new firmware abs and brake light came on and can't drive. How can I turn off this feature?

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry but I'm not sure I can help you with that. I would recommend that you contact Z Automotive.

If I wanted change out my front axle should I buy a Sahara instead and save thousands?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on how you plan on using your Jeep I suppose. A Sahara will still not have a 4:1 transfer case or electronic sway bar disconnect and really, the rear axle on a Rubicon seems to be okay and so there's no need to replace it. To add all those things at a later date and with aftermarket parts would cost a LOT more.

@BlazingLove316

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife Yes that makes sense. Thank you.

Having such a dilemma right now I have time but I’ve wanted a rubi for so long mainly because of the lockers but a buddy of mine bought the Sahara for the nice stuff and next year plans to upgrade drivetrain. Now I’m trying to decide if that’s a better choice I was all bought in with the prorock after the informative videos. But it does away with the locker abilities? I guess I’m not as knowledgeable as I hoped. Would it in fact be basically the same if ultimately you were gonna swap the axles anyway. Or can you add lockers after the fact. So long comment. Awesome info as always!!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

If you can afford a Rubicon, I would highly recommend it. Better axles are only PART of the solution and really, the rear axle seems to be fine or, so far as we can tell. With a Rubicon, you still get a 4:1 transfer case and electronic disconnect and really, that's worth having. Something you can't get later for less.

@bajamedic

5 жыл бұрын

Better axles, better brakes, better fenders, better sway bar, better transfer case etc.

@sloppydawgsdcl4929

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so the brakes etc. really is cheaper then adding later?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

What I can tell you is that I've tried doing it both ways, first in 2007 with a Rubicon, later in 2009 with a Sport and then in 2012, when it was time to try again, I got a Rubicon and because of what I had found. In the end, it costs a LOT more to try and add things like a 4:1 transfer case and e-disco especially if you're keeping your rear axle.

@sloppydawgsdcl4929

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks EDDIE this why WAYALIFE will be on my windshield!

Nice updates but that FAD still sucks to have to deal with. I know sooner or later you’ll get the bugs worked out.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, totally sucks that I still have to deal with it even though it's gone. But, we're getting close.

So now you have to get out and lock the front by hand yes?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. We did not install manual hubs. We simply installed a front axle without an FAD.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

I just re-read your question and if you're meaning our locker, we now have an ARB and it uses an air compressor to activate it. We have it wired up to our aux switches.

Thanks for the update. Not ready for complete unit swap yet. However I am installing the RCV axles with out FAD. I believe it will have same issue.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, you will have the same issues especially if you have a Rubicon.

So I am shopping for a programmer !!! Are you a 100% believer in the tazer JL ? I am back and forth between it and superchip!!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Having used a Superchips in the past, I can tell you that they make good programmers. That being said, I personally prefer the Tazer if only because they're so good about keeping it updated.

@kevinellis5327

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife is updates a problem with superchip?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's a problem per se, I just don't think they do them as often or have as many features.

@kevinellis5327

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife ok thank you for the info

I am pretty sure that menu is performance, not preferences. It says perf, not pref. Just thought you should know 😉

Worlds smallest violin solo @ 1:11 in the suv.

I have the same tires how did you come up with 36.23 as your size? I’m using 37 on my tazer.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

NO 37" tire measures 37", The 36.23 is the closest setting on the Tazer that I could find that actually gave me ACCURATE readings on my speedometer.

@WranglerAZ

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife Does this mean all Cooper STT Pro 37" should use the 36.23 setting?

@Talon1983

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife I guess I have the tazer mini and it said 37 on it. I need to update mine so maybe it has changed.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

What I can tell you is that if I set mine higher, my speedometer is off or at least, according to the speed traps we have in town and when using a GPS to verify my speed.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

@talon3633 I don't know how it works on the mini but it could be there are default settings that take into account true size.

Maybe there is a way to connect the FAD connector wiring to something to that makes it read the FAD is still connected. Like get the FAD connection from OEM axle and just keep the FAD wiring connected to it.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, you could easily just unbolt the FAD unit from the axle and strap it to the frame rail. That would do the trick without having to make anything. For now, the Tazer has eliminated the FAD nicely and our only real issue is the front locker light is on due to us not having the factory one anymore. We should be able to get this resolved soon as well.

@gs-nt6nf

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife ok well that might look funny. So was the FAD connected to the OEM electric lockers (Tru-lok)?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

No. Not directly anyway. Unfortunately, everything is tied into the computer on the JL and the FAD sends a signal to the transfer case to let it know what position it's in. Without this signal, you cannot use any of the other push button features such as the sway bar disconnect or rear locker like we have or at least, not without something like a Tazer.

So you upgraded the axle to get rid of the FAD but sacrificed the front locker for it? 🤔

@nicokasper8461

5 жыл бұрын

miguemigue127 oh ok... i missed that part. Thanks

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, what miguemigue127 said, we installed an ARB air locker in place of the e-locker

Wrangler Max 8. Too many computers trying to fly the thing. It just needs a competent pilot. The Jl has some wonderful capabilities but stuff like this makes me appreciate my JKU that much more.

@TucsonDude

3 жыл бұрын

I used to own a JK. I do miss it, but the JL is much better.

Any resolution on the illuminated warning light yet?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, yes but I haven't done it yet. Apparently, you just need to wire something up to the plug so that it see resistance. That will turn the light off.

@jlee6410

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife Cool, I'm going to put that same axle on my 2019 JLU sport. I bought the sport because I knew the axles were coming off before purchase, even if they were the stock D44s. I have the rear D44 on mine so I may just throw a ARB locker in there short term after I get my front installed (and re gear of course) while I wait a few months to replace rear. Please let us know if you try the fix and how it goes. Thanks a bunch for your awesome and informative videos, that goes for your wife as well.

@miguilarte

3 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife hey can you please give more info about this? I made the swap to dana 60 and after that, I have the service 4wd light always on.

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguilarte You should be able to turn it off with your Tazer. I was able to on my Gladiator after putting Dana 60's on it. I wasn't able to do it on the JL you see in this video because I am still running a factory rear axle and want to keep using the locker it has.

@miguilarte

3 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife mine is a JLU RUBICON, 4x4 works OK, but the 4wd service light is always on. Tazer doesnt works for me.

What's FAD?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Front axle disconnect. You can learn more about it in our video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/da6CpMOiZJTRisY.html

You installed a locker in the front diff correct? Kinda confused.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. We installed an ARB. You can see the whole building of our axle here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g56stqp8aLS7iaQ.html

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

I just re-read your question and if you're meaning our locker, we now have an ARB and it uses an air compressor to activate it. We have it wired up to our aux switches.

@g-ohgutierrez9466

5 жыл бұрын

Are also doing the rear down the road or just leaving the oem locker?

@joshuarounds7180

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife why did you switch to an air locker up front instead of an e-locker? Seems silly to change and then use up an additional switch and complicate things more. Also, can you not use the factory front locker wiring to activate a solenoid for the front locker and trick the computer into thinking it still has an e-locker? That would get rid of the Serb/ 4wd warning light.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

@Jeovanni Gutierrez So far, we've not seen a need to replace the rear axle and until or unless a needs arises where we need to address the locker, we'll just keep the OEM e-locker there.

Wayalife >>> great video, but ... what in the world does FAD stand for and what does it mean/apply to? ;-)

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Front axle disconnect. We posted up a video that explains what it is about a week ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/da6CpMOiZJTRisY.html

I hear part out help a sport Lol

Can the JL Tazer help me get hair like yours? 🤪🤪🤪

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! If you believe - anything is possible :)

@sallutz

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan's Jeep Garage lol! He does have great hair....that said coming from a bald guy. 👨‍🦲 😆

Correction on the mechanical transfer case I had an electrical issue and had no 4 wheel drive. It was not a mechanical issue, needed a new rear wiring harness.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure how that's possible. There are mechanical links connecting the transfer case shifter to the transfer case, this as opposed to the transmission which is all shift by wire. We literally had ZERO electrical connection to the transfer case and was still able to engage 4WD

@halo3freak128

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife When the harness failed, I had no gas gauge, lockers, 4wheel drive, TPMS, or temperature and it threw all those codes every time it was started. Took the dealership a month and a half to figure out what was wrong.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

I have no doubts that you're dash showed you had no 4WD but the shifter is mechanical and to the point where it'll grind gears if you don't do it right. I can assure you that you would have had 4WD regardless of what your dash showed.

@halo3freak128

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife Same code u had "service four wheel drive" and when I would shift into 4H or 4L it wouldn't illuminate on the dash and would not engage I promise. If u dont believe me unplug the rear half of ur harness along the frame rail by the passenger rear wheel and unmarry the tazer.

@halo3freak128

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife Believe me, we had the same questions u did bc as u stated it is a mechanical shifter but when i was going onto the metal cloak CTI ramp i tried 4H and 4L and the front tires would not spin while throwing all of those codes.

So how do you lock the front now ?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

It's always locked just like it was on the JK and TJ before. All we did was install a new axle that doesn't have an FAD. The fad was to help with fuel economy - that's it.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

I just re-read your question and if you're meaning our locker, we now have an ARB and it uses an air compressor to activate it. We have it wired up to our aux switches.

@gibby1773

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife ok yes that what I thought I watch all your videos I was just confused for a minute sorry about that long day at work

That should be an easy fix. Just plug in whatever the computer expects to see at the FAD, e.g. most likely a resistance value or voltage drop.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, already been talking to a friend about this and may just end up doing something like that.

That’s just too much BS for a Jeep. The Jeep life is supposed to be simple and rugged. This looks too much like chasing down bugs in a typical programmer job. I think Jeep life ended with the JK. Good effort in trying to stay current with these guys Eddie.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Funny, guys back in the TJ days said the same thing about the JK. Me, I still own a JK and a CJ and I can tell you for a fact that the JK is still way too complicated when compared to a CJ.

@1977kanga

5 жыл бұрын

Touché

@sithinstructor

5 жыл бұрын

Replacing both axles, putting in a lift, adding winches, replacing tire carrier, adding lockers, then lights...... all complicated procedures that were done on older Jeeps too.