“If you have a mechanic and every time you go there it’s 5 grand or more, something is wrong.” TYLER HOOVER, YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!

@craighearn747

2 жыл бұрын

What a spot on comment.

@darkiee69

2 жыл бұрын

It isn't every time it cost Hoovie that much, and when it does it's usually for more than one car. But without Tyler, no yacht(s) for Wizard. 😉

@neondemon5137

2 жыл бұрын

It's not really applicable since he always buys the cheapest cars possible that require lots of repairs to bring them up to snuff.

@dftns19

2 жыл бұрын

You have to love "....actually" replies to what's obviously a joke.

@mgkleym

2 жыл бұрын

Something is wrong. It's just not with the mechanic in this instance lol.

I found the car wizard when he started his channel through Hoovie and I have never regretted it. Some of the best videos to hang out and watch.

@silviubuzea

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you…yeee!!!

@robertlee9395

2 жыл бұрын

He's so whiny now, I don't watch all his videos any more. We get it Wizard. Drop it!

"This jeep only has 5000 miles on it!" "What did he bring it in for?" "I think he just wanted The Wizard to brag on it."

@CanadianArchaeologist

2 жыл бұрын

oil change

@scootypuffjr.

2 жыл бұрын

It's still a Chrysler. Actually a Diamler Chrysler. They are never completely sorted. Ever.

@Stackali

2 жыл бұрын

you still have to do fluid services over time, not just use.

@diablocls55

2 жыл бұрын

@@scootypuffjr. This is a Chrysler. Mercedes sold Chrysler by the time this came out. And Chrysler’s quality actually went UP during Mercedes ownership

@scootypuffjr.

2 жыл бұрын

@@diablocls55 all of these designs were on the table during the Diamler Chrysler years. The CURRENT Grand Cherokee is an artifact of this unholy marriage. Mercedes quality went DOWN during this period.

"Very tastefully modified...." I'd argue the Rockstar wheels are not tasteful.

@boostinturbskee5385

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that also. Yeah rockstar wheels are terrible! And I bet with those 35’s he hasn’t changed the gear ratio and that things is probably a dog with the 3.8l. I normally agree with the wizard but this one he has wrong.

@tylerscottrusty

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone has the same tastes. I have the wheels. Even the bad is still a taste even if it is horrible lol

@DUNEATV

2 жыл бұрын

I’d rather the factory stock wheels

@aaronblanco829

11 ай бұрын

Rockstar's are fine. If he likes them so be it.

@5htv230

10 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

10:41 But Wizzard, it does something, it increases the center of gravity and makes it tip over easier if you put the body up higher :D

Ah yes, reminiscining about the jeep that cooked the wizard's children. Good times

Owner: Im going to add offroad parts to my wranger Everyone: to go offroading, right? Owner: ... Everyone: to go offroading, right?

@JimmyMakingitwork

2 жыл бұрын

Which makes us wonder where low riders go….

@nou8257

2 жыл бұрын

That's just jeep people for ya

Wow! It's been so long since I've seen a Jeep that wasn't an "angry face" Jeep. Almost forgot what a Jeep looked like without the far too trendy angry face. Angry face on Jeeps is like truck nuts on trucks. I really hope nobody out there has truck nuts on their angry face Jeep...

@bandguy360

2 жыл бұрын

Who hurt u lol

@michaelb2226

2 жыл бұрын

Angry face is ugly and cliche. Truck nuts are funny.

@catfishbilly7425

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelb2226 Truck nuts were a thing LONG before angry face Jeeps. Both trends are ugly and cliche. Truck nuts were funny for about a day when people first started putting them on their trucks 20 years ago. Truck nuts are so cliche that trend has almost died. Angry face and truck nuts are just desperate cries for attention if you ask me.

@catfishbilly7425

2 жыл бұрын

@@bandguy360 Nobody, why?

@michaelb2226

2 жыл бұрын

@@catfishbilly7425 how often do you see truck nuts compared to angry eyed jeeps? It pails in comparison.

Great video. Preventative checks and maintenance are key to prevent nasty and expensive surprises. I have the feeling that a lot of people in the US just drive their car until something major breaks and then are angry about it.

@JimmyMakingitwork

2 жыл бұрын

Only the ones that drive 10+ year old Mercedes, Land Rovers, Audi’s and BMW’s.

@diablocls55

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it. And then they blame the manufacturer.

@vantasticvoyage4145

Жыл бұрын

@@JimmyMakingitwork what do they look like?

No annoying center LCD displays. Love it

@Dcc357

2 жыл бұрын

Or at least no display that sucks. Hate displays where you have to scroll around for climate settings. Audio and navi is fine.

@felixf4378

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a tech geek but when it comes to my cars I don't want any of that crap in my face. All I need is Bluetooth and that's it.

I was fortunate enough to get a 1949 Jeep CJ2A from my great uncle in 1988. He loved the old Jeeps, and would go through them keeping them original. Mine was a 6 volt system, had the flathead 4 cylinder engine, 3 gear shifts on the floor, and the starter switch on the firewall. Top speed was about 45 mph in high range, 3rd gear. I had so much fun in that rig. Where we lived at the time there was thousands of acres of land dedicated to bauxite mining, and timber, so I could spend all day crawling along in 2nd gear low range seeing the sights. My great uncle did put a canvas top with removable canvas doors on it for me, otherwise she was bone stock. I never got stuck, or stranded with her either. I recall the tires were hard to find, I think it had 16.5 inch wheels.

@basdoesthis

3 ай бұрын

still have it?

@lindanelson8400

3 ай бұрын

@basdoesthis No, I sold it long ago. Wish I still had it though.

No, those extremely lifted vehicles usually accomplish one thing - raising the center of gravity to dangerous heights. I’ve watched a few trucks roll because of their 6+ inch lift.

@4cammer

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention most of them are mall queens that only see mud if they have to change the tire on the side of the road in the rain.

@Mike_hocksbig69

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t need 6 inches of lift on a Wrangler lol I can fit 35s with 2 inches. Educate yourself plz

@rztrzt

2 жыл бұрын

Hi-lift high-hp = small peepee

@dodgeguyz

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but when you install wider wheels with a larger offset it counteracts the center of gravity!

@scootypuffjr.

2 жыл бұрын

@@dodgeguyz and puts leverage/overhung load on the wheel bearings shortening their lives. Good times.

It also depends on the type wheeling you are doing. Here in Utah or in the woods having low power can be advantageous. It’s easy to overthrottle or brake something. My Jeep had the 4.0 straight 6. Now back when lived in Florida and ran mostly just flat mud bogs, having enough power to maintain good wheel speed definitely was a advantage in certain circumstances.

Fred, over on Dirt Every Day, likes his off-roaders "under-powered and over-axled"

When you talk about needing to get small bills sometimes, it might help if you remind people of the actual insanity of what Hoovie is doing, to explain why he's so frequently getting big bills. It's easy to forget.. ;)

Off road upgrades are great at finding the next weakest link in your drive train.

I have 233,329 miles on my 2008 wrangler Unlimited. The engine has been solid the whole time ! The transmission is just now getting tired .. but overall I’m super happy with my Jeep

@CanadianArchaeologist

2 жыл бұрын

my wife's 2008 Ford focus has that many miles and running like new. It hasn't needed anything more than oil changes, tires, brakes and a strut.

@mattmcdonough707

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianArchaeologist regular maintenance and upgrades as the Jeep has gone on is why I think it’s lasted so long . Just regular fluid changes alone ( transmission, differential & transfer case ) keep those parts happy .

Totally agree with you Wizard! I'm a former US Army Military Police, and the only thing we need in our HMMWV's are a nice amount of torque to go over things. And the same thing with my Wrangler JK 3.8L. We never need high horsepower, because real off roading is not about speed, but to get to your destination safe. I really enjoy your channel my brother in arms. Keep up the great job soldier! Hooah

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Humvees have portal axles which take the engine's torque, as multiplied at the differential, and multiply it some more!

Adding a Hemi engine to a six-cylinder Jeep without upgrading the drivetrain will eventually equal failure.

FINALLY someone with the balls to say too much horsepower can be a very, very, bad thing....especially in off road situations.

The closest I've ever come to off roading was when I went out into a muddy field with valleys and hills. There used to be some pretty steep hills left by an old vegetable canning company who used to dump their tailings left over from the pickling process. I used to run over these hills and through the mud with my 78 Scout. Fun times. I've never done any serious rock climbing. I did a bit of a lift and used 35" tires.

I bought a 2004 4runner for overlanding and love it immensely. It's fantastic stock. The amount of power is just right for highway performance, but what it can do off road is simply amazing. Astounding.

2010 Wrangler original owner. Im hitting 400 000km and runs great. Oil changes at 5000km intervals

Those big heavy oversized wheels will wreck the suspension system on that Jeep in no time, especially if driven offroad. The ball joints, wheel bearings, steering box, and control arm bushings are not engineered for the added stress. Big tires will also cause the stock axle housings to bend if you wheel it hard.The vague steering is usually a combination of frame flex and flexing track bar. Never buy a used Jeep that has a big lift and big tires. If you have ever experienced death wobble, and had to spend many thousands of dollars to correct it, you will understand. At least that Jeep started out as a Rubicon with lower 4:11 gears. The electric sway bar disconnect tell me that. This example has too few miles to show the detrimental effects of improper modifications.

For off-roading and most other stuff, I remember what Fred Williams from Dirt Everyday said when he was talking about his rig, Clampy. Over axled and under engined.

Great info, especially re the proper "track bar" and what REAL clearance is. My 2020 Gladiator has the "Overland" trim pkg---with about an inch or so of effective lift relative to the factory "Sport" model. Tires are street, but I want to go trail and snow---no rocks. Bottom line: every inch of increased tire diameter will give an extra 1/2 inch of clearance where it counts. Thanks!

I miss my 91 Bronco. It was stock. That thing was tough as nails and fun to drive. I once found out how tough. I was in the passing lane after over taking a car and a semi pulled out in front of me. The only place to go to avoid hitting him was the median. I was doing about 50 and I hit a curb and took out one of those small marker reflectors. The only thing broke on the truck was one front shock. It was ok. There were 3 left on the front. I had to get fix of it though. 9mpg was killing my wallet.

One thing about that Jeep is in my state you couldn't have the tires extend beyond the fender flares. So you would have to extend the flares or get slightly skinnier tires.

8:02 Brings to mind the M35 "deuce and a half" truck: about 18,000 pounds loaded weight, 134 horsepower.

@nou8257

2 жыл бұрын

It's all in the gearing

I question if the Jeep actually has seen serious and prolonged off road running. No scars, scratches or dents? The off roading I have seen in my life is passing through forests and bush. Damage is normal and a badge of honor. I spent several years in the San Diego mountains . Access roads were similar to what is in the video. Even with ruts and washouts, the roads were handled by cars like Cavaliers and a VW Bus. Today I live in Florida and I see so many Jeeps with light bars, gigantic tires and lift kits. Yet they all look like they are right off the showroom floor. One exception are the mud boggers who come back Sunday night totally covered in yellow mud. To each his own.

@jamie.andrews

2 жыл бұрын

No way it has been offroading. Too clean.

Hey car wizard, one thing to recommend replacing to that customer proactively BTW would be the transfer case shifter linkage bushings. They are super fragile plastic and will leave you stranded when one busts and the t-case is stuck in neutral!

@albertodiazpr

2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right. I changed mine already.

Those pushrod 3.8’s are great engines, the only problem I’ve ever seen with them is 90% of them seem to burn oil at around 1 quart every 1,000-1,500 miles after they hit the 50,000 mile mark. But that’s not too much of an issue as long as you keep it topped off on oil it’ll run 200k or more easily.

Clean Jeep and great walk through! As a '13 JKU owner, I'm sure the owner had it re-geared as the 35" tires with the stock 4.10 gears would make 5th and 6th useless. I'm also surprised all the steering components are stock. Besides the panhard or track bar, the tie rod and drag link might flex with the heavy wheels and tires. I couldn't tell for sure, but I think the ball joints were replaced as that is another weak spot when lifting the Jeep. Another nice video from the Wizard!

@queensapphire7717

Жыл бұрын

Yep, these guys that throw 35s on standard Jeep axles are in for trouble. Stock axles, diffs and Xfer case are really meant for 33s and less. Cannot upgrade to (stupid) size wheels and assume all other things equal.

Wizard: It doesn't have to be $5k everytime... Hovie: hold my invoices

Mr. Car Wizard. I did not know you served in the military. Thank you, for your service. I served in the USMC as automotive mechanic and currently serving in the Army National Guard as a motor transport operator.

Good engine, not as good as the inline 6 cast iron blocks though they used to put in the earlier models

@drewman_jones

2 жыл бұрын

They're not even close. Those straight 6 amc designed motors could actually run 250-300k miles easy. I'm surprised the Wizard commended this piece of Chrysler garbage. My folks own an 04 grand caravan with the 3.8v6, and it burnt a valve at 70,000 miles! Which practically requires an engine rebuild to fix. Plus they drive very conservatively. And now with 115k it makes cam noise and is starting to have rod knock. Although I will admit, torque off the low end gives a very strong pull. Spins the tires with minimal effort. But still, I wouldn't ever buy a Chrysler product myself. The old i6 jeeps are awesome, but the electronic nightmares they become at this age just kills em. But that's how things go nowadays. Anyway, stay safe and have a great day👍.

@PolPotsPieHole

2 жыл бұрын

my 89 YJ will still be running in 30 years

When u went to my new unit 1/52 inf 3rd bgd 1st AD in Bamberg Germany in 1987 we still had the old Jeep until 1988- 1989 wen we finally transitioned to the Hummer. I remember having to replace spark plugs and re-timing the distributors constantly.

I would recommend a Steersmart Drag Link to help with the steering. You might as well upgrade the tie rod at the same time. One other thing to look at is the pitman arm. I don’t know what lift that is, but “cheap” lifts sometime include a dropped pitman arm. It’s terrible for steering. You won’t need it if you get the drag link geometry corrected.

I liked the inline six 4L that they used to have with 190hp.

Love that "Wizard Lift Theme" guitar music. That's what I've dubbed it: "The Wizard Lift Theme Music".

Nice jeep wizard! Glad the owner is keeping up with maintenance 👌

The Car Wizard just did a buy this, not that video for Jeep's, just over a year ago from yesterday (three weeks back). Yesterday, the Car Wizard did a video upload on a Subaru product (2017 Outback 2.5i). I am still waiting for more Car Wizard videos to come in the foreseeable future. I am hoping that he will do another vehicle review on a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant sedan with the 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and the four-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift capability. Thank you very much and enjoy the rest of the week.

I had that motor in my town and county. It had 190K when i got rid of it but the thing consumed oil. Always started.

The Geo Tracker/Suzuki Samurai ! 60 Whole Horse Powers and a great little off-roader. Edit - that poor jeep, 10 yrs old and 5k miles. what a shame it hasn't been used.

Man, you definitely get it! Many of my fellow KZreadrs have put big motors in their Jeeps and as cool as it is, it isn’t practical for remote long distance trails. Still, the 392 would be fun for daily driving and trails where I’m not worried about fuel.

Tip for anyone with these bumpers and wants to go off roading. My buddy has the exact same bumpers (front has add on bull bar and winch) With 35'' Dick Cepek Fun Country tires and a 4'' RC lift. Tires hit the front bumper on full articulation. I had to cut them back to clear. They can only handle a 33'' without a trim. Easy fix, just a heads up.

The best offroader on the planet, the Mahindra Roxor, only has 60hp. Power doesn't mean shit off road. It's how you use that power.

Thanks Wizard, good review.

Dang it I was hoping for it to be super high mileage 😂

@ItsAlive111

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a garage queen car. Worse than the mall queen Jeeps.

@nou8257

2 жыл бұрын

It's a jeep most can't afford them past the warranty

The tall lift keeps your Cab out of the river wizard lol

@jamie.andrews

2 жыл бұрын

He was flat out wrong about his statement. The only way to lift the diff is with big tires. Then you need to lift the body to get out of the way of the big tires.

Are you saying to keep stock springs if you don't need them for more tire clearance?

I was offloading for a few years with low power engines and only on two circumstances need more power. 1. Sand dunes, 2. Long asphalt long trips to arrives the off road begins.

Completely agree my 1992 mitsubishi mighty 4x4 pickup only has about 150 hp but that's plenty to get me moving

I haven’t put $5k into my Camaro in it’s whole lifetime of 19 years and has higher mileage. And yes it’s in good repair though part of my savings is doing repairs myself

I too have the 2011 2dr wrangler and I love it! Sadly not a stick but maybe a manual swap later down the road hahaha

I have a 2011 wrangler sport 6sp. Love it

My Sister has a 2007 JK with the 3.8 minivan engine in it, has over 180k miles and probably 179k of those are off road haha. She has run the "Rebelle Rally" in her daily Jeep, she has more Jeep Badge of honor badges on the side than probably any other female off roader, ran several different Jeep clubs, now began her own, helping our Retired/Medical Retired/Injured Vets go out on trails. Talking about a Girl that likes to wheel?? All this came from buying a bone stock 2007 JK 2 door, and she upgraded everything mostly herself in her own garage. Nothing on 4 wheels car wise is as capable as a Jeep Wrangler. Don't care what Ford fans will say, Jeeps OWN the Off Road, always have, always will. 👍😎

Diff clearance is why Unimogs are AWESOME. Portal axles, folks. If you don’t know what they are, look ‘em up (or look up what a Mercedes-Benz Unimog is). They make a Land Cruiser look like light equipment. They’re the original Humvee except more capable offroad and can even operate as a tractor with a PTO and hydraulic takeoffs.

10:15 mark... I see this ALL THE TIME here in AZ. These Numb-nuts spend mega-bucks lifting their trucks on chrome wheels and still have 8" of ground clearance! I just SMH!

Thank you.

Those old Chrysler pushrod V6s are bulletproof, my mom drives a 2010 Grand Caravan with the 3.3 EGA V6, terribly underpowered but dead reliable, it's got 300K miles on it now with the original engine and transmission, nothing more than regular maintenance has been done but it's still going strong and is still daily driven, rest of the van isn't holding up so well, rust bubbles everywhere and numerous electrical issues, typical Dodge issues

@ChickenC0re

2 жыл бұрын

The 3.3 is very reliable. There's probably more 300k+ mile examples than any other modern mopar.

@md2k8

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChickenC0re Agreed

This is why i love my jeep xj 4 liter it more then enough power for offroading and being a dependable daily driver

Yes great setup to get to a fishing hole, or riding a rocky road. But a serious go any where vehicle is purpose built. With over sized drive train, large tires, and high torque. Sticky mud requires you to be able to clean your tires.

Never seen a guy who owns a boat be that ghost white.

@jamesrau100

2 жыл бұрын

Wait a few boating seasons and the Wizard will have his "sailor's tan" . :-)

Is increasing the tire diameter the only way to increase ground clearance at the differential?

totally agree with you Mr wizard axle clearance and grip is more important than horse power. Dave&lisa south wales UK

YES, that's one sweet Jeep that was done right !

I have a stock 1985 CJ7 that I don't mind taking off road and thru the brush it only cost $4000 twenty years ago. Can't beat straight inline 6. Only modification removing carburetor and going with fuel injection. Jeep runs and idles like a champ.

I just bought one with 100000 miles on it. One owner. Serviced regularly with documentation proof.

can you put those old school firestone coker military tires on jeeps like that?

You should set up a 2nd shop in the front range of Colorado Wizard!

Catalytic converter theft is also a big problem here in the Montreal area. My coworker had his (on a hyundai Tucson) stolen IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, when he started his car at the end of the day, it was gone. Really brazen...

Toyota mounts the charcoal evap canister above the fuel tank, hard to get to but im thankful its up there and not dangling like on an american product.

Metalcloak makes an inexpensive bracket to relocate the evap above the rear diff.

the tj has the best underside it came with massive skid plates not much for stuff to catch on when running down small trees opening trails up

Mrs Wizard's Grandpa was Father Mulcahy! That's awesome... Sorry, Been binge watching MASH this weekend. God bless your gramps Mrs W. Mine served too! (Navy)

@CarWizard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We always thought he looked like Radar O’Reilly. (Grew up watching MASH) Mrs. W🧙🏻

They pulled two of the flat fender Jeep’s out of a warehouse to send with us to Somalia. It was put into storage in 1968. That little torque monster would pop a wheelie.

Car wizard, I agree with what u said about having less horsepower. Back in India, they relied on the mahindra Jeeps which are essentially the same version as the old willys jeep. They don’t have much in terms of horsepower, but because they have straight 4 Diesel engines they have plenty of torque, and those mahindra jeeps were used by everyone including the local police.

Cloth seats dry quickly, water just runs down through them and onto the floor

If not for the black socks, I would not be sure about the difference between Wizard legs and his shoes. Ribbing aside, thanks for the Jeep video. I have a new appreciation for Jeeps after 4 wheeling in my friends JK Unlimited. His is also tastefully modified.

Can you tell me if the 2017 Mitsubishi mirage Is it a good buy

Oh it’s a beautiful Jeep. Black on black.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

2 жыл бұрын

Black is the dumbest color ever applied to a vehicle. It absorbs light and you can't see any definition of the body lines or wheels. Plus they always look dirty as shit.

what separates true off-roaders from mall crawlers is front/rear lockers. My yj runs OX lockers and it will keep going when your nerves want to quit

They seem to have issues with ignition coil drivers in the TIPM at higher mileage though Wizard. My father has run into that issue.

That Jeep sits just right and I’m not a big Jeep fan

@JDMHaze

2 жыл бұрын

same

The wizard likes something that isn't stock, remember this day people.

Driving on sand dunes is when a bit of hp comes in handy.

Had ..a..CJ-5..back in the day..engine choice was 4 banger ..I live 6 or the v8..I took the inline 6..lots of torque and power had my cj for years... .

Changing what fluids at 5K. ATF ? Diffs ? Xfer case ? I usually do those every 15-20K miles.

I liked to chuckle at the big lifted diesels.... that had less ground clearance than my motorcycle..

I knew this long ago. When people were stuffing V8's in CJ's I put a 4.3 GM V6 in my '77 CJ-7 mated to a Muncie SM465 transmission. Seemed to be a perfect match for the CJ.

@anvilsvs

Жыл бұрын

We've got two Jimmys dead because of the 4.3 I don't understand how a cut off 350, which has no particular oiling issues, has oilpump failures across the board. But they do. Other than the fact that they die a good match for the CJ.

I might have gotten an Army HMMWV 4 seater up to about 80 on the highway back in the day...

They made one prototype hybrid HMWV that out-accelerated the original and I think could go faster. The Diesel engine was connected only to a generator and each wheel had its own electric motor. But the battery pack was so heavy that the prototype couldn’t carry enough payload to satisfy the military.

that would be called the drag link being that it drags the right hub back and forth using the pitman arm. panhard bar being a the bar on rear suspension that maintains center location on the axle as it moves up and down

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

2 жыл бұрын

This Jeep has a live axle up front, too, so it has Panhard bars front and rear. And a Pittman arm for the steering.

A great Wizard video.

@Solo-vs2vk

2 жыл бұрын

@Yurp yeah he did a speed run

+1 for Mrs. Wizard's grandfather and his service in WWII.

My Jeep only got to 8000ks before it needed a new v6 Deisal motor. Dropped a lifter and a cam lobe.

I can't exceed 65 in my jeep because I have a tcase drop... that said, do you install hack & tap sye kits? I have all the parts. (Iton rock offroad) I simply don't trust myself not to break something off in the output.

each they're own but i like roof and doors be able to run ac or heat. now how to secure a vehicle that doesn't have doors or top. i guess in the woods going too fast you'll flip over or something. hummers might have good clearance.

I prefer the wizard talking about the interior