Ali Mansour

Ali Mansour

Hello!

My name is Ali Mansour. I'm an automotive journalist based out of Wilmington, North Carolina.



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  • @Gemma6thSense
    @Gemma6thSenseКүн бұрын

    Uhhhhhh i have an opportunity to buy a transport vehicle for a good price. BUT- the problem is that I don't need to transport 25 people!! I need a place to live. I'm trying to find someone who does these rebuilds in NJ. (Near let's say Atlantic City area-ish) but I'm not having any luck. So I'm trying to NOT hold up the person selling the vehicle. They said they don't mind holding it for me bc they're familiar with my situation, so if I can find a builder!!! I have a chance. Any suggestions or recommendations in the South NJ area. ????? Thank you in advance!

  • @danjones5655
    @danjones565512 күн бұрын

    What about that shitty FAD thing

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor11 күн бұрын

    The RCV Axleshafts bypass that by providing a single-piece shaft for the passenger side.

  • @hotjesssica954
    @hotjesssica95414 күн бұрын

    Hello, my name is Jessica from south Florida, I was wondering if you could help I have a Rubicon 2024 all stock I was wondering about purchasing wheel and tire package Can I go with 37”s a 3.5 lift with out having to regear? Also I hear people taking about 4.10s. What is that. In advance Thank you for any advice ! 🙏

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor13 күн бұрын

    @@hotjesssica954 you can make that setup work lift and tire wise. If you don’t change the differential gears, your transmission won’t use 7th and 8th gears frequently on the interstate. You are better off planning to have the vehicle gears changed when you do the lift. A 4.88 gear set will make it close to stock in terms of power and fuel economy. A 5.13 gear will give it more power. I’m not sure how far south you are, by Roco 4x4 in Miami is a great shop that could help you with your build.

  • @zyadsalem2941
    @zyadsalem294122 күн бұрын

    Great content

  • @nickyp310
    @nickyp31023 күн бұрын

    What I"m seeing here is a grown man who owns a functioning, fully passable school bus with a queen sized mattress in the back.

  • @JeepTJ1999
    @JeepTJ199925 күн бұрын

    First, I love your content. You do an awesome job describing pros & cons as well as how to videos. I agree with you on most things, but I'm going to have to disagree with the flares. True the off-roading will cause paint chips, IF one doesn't either DIY place clear paint protection on the painted flares or have it done professionally. I know this cost, but I think at least placing this on the flares & I also put it on the hood as well. The problem I have with the black plastic flares is the chips still show & there is no protection you can do for those, PLUS my biggest issue is the fading of the plastic over time. Anyway, that is my two cents. I think placing clear PPF is the way to go

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor24 күн бұрын

    This Wrangler had the paint protection on the flares. After a year of wheeling , it was full of holes and dirt was getting underneath it. The same thing is happening on my 392 Wrangler. The flares on my Gator Gladiator are the black plastic ones and have small chunks missing from them from years of driving on gravel. That doesn't look great, but it's not as noticeable as it would be on a painted flare. I agree with you completely that the plastic fades (and too rapidly at that). I just haven't had good enough luck with the PPF to put any faith in it.

  • @JeepTJ1999
    @JeepTJ199924 күн бұрын

    @@Ali_Mansour_Editor I did my friend who owns a shop apply more or extra PPF on my fenders & hood. I will say my 2020 Gladiator is not my primary crawler. I overland with it but it still sees a fair amount of off-road. I also replaced the PPF twice since owning it. My 99 TJ that I built from the ground up for rock crawling, I Raptor-lined it. AB’s it has done great. I’m hoping to add a 392 to my lineup of I can find the right deal with the car market going down. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞

  • @stevebiloschaetzke779
    @stevebiloschaetzke77925 күн бұрын

    I miss that rig

  • @joefoster259
    @joefoster25928 күн бұрын

    Can you ask the track designers if they could fit one more speed bump on the track. LOL

  • @edecioparedes7424
    @edecioparedes742429 күн бұрын

    Thanks bud. Very helpful .

  • @SteveDuVal-kw2zw
    @SteveDuVal-kw2zwАй бұрын

    Great info. Will reach out for some advice when I get mine at end of year

  • @kiddwood5405
    @kiddwood5405Ай бұрын

    Do you still have to pull the fuse?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    I’ve never pulled the fuse.

  • @mnmz6934
    @mnmz6934Ай бұрын

    Any issues with your wrangler before you sold it? Mainly the transmission

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    Nope. I never had a single issue with the transmission.

  • @mnmz6934
    @mnmz6934Ай бұрын

    @@Ali_Mansour_Editor Thank you

  • @user-vk7zm2gt3s
    @user-vk7zm2gt3sАй бұрын

    Really enjoy your videos. I’ve got the 2” dynatrac lift and currently on 35s. It is a nice set up. Want to make the step up to 37s and know there will be some rubbing unless I tweak a few things. I’ve already got the 2” rear bump stop. Could add an additional 1/2” there. Also Do you feel that chopping your fenders would completely eliminate the chance for rubbing ? Or will some body cutting be necessary? TIA

  • @user-vk7zm2gt3s
    @user-vk7zm2gt3sАй бұрын

    I’m primarily talking about just the rear - I think the front will be fine and chop would be optional.

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    If you chop the fenders, you’ll have plenty of room and no issues with rubbing.

  • @irvingomar16
    @irvingomar16Ай бұрын

    When doing this, do I need to pull the fuse for the Aux battery? I plan on doing this instead of going the Tazer route. Or do I need the Tazer as well as this process?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    I've never pulled the fuse and I have done this conversion on a few Jeeps. If you don't get the Tazer, you will have to press the stop/start button every time you crank the Jeep.

  • @neillcooper9843
    @neillcooper9843Ай бұрын

    Nice video thanks for sharing 🌲, that gladiator is AWESOME! subscribed ✅

  • @thevoiceofreason6339
    @thevoiceofreason6339Ай бұрын

    What about clearance for a 35x12.50-17 tire on a 17"×10" wheel with -18mm offset on the Mojave trim?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    It would probably work fine. If you end up, disconnecting the sway bar off-road, I would imagine you might rub a little bit more on the inner portion of the front fender flare and potentially a small bit on the backside of the bumper. However, I don’t think it would be something that would damage anything.

  • @thevoiceofreason6339
    @thevoiceofreason6339Ай бұрын

    @@Ali_Mansour_Editor Thanks! BTW, the Mojave trim doesn't have front sway bar disconnect like the Rubicon. Mojave only has a rear locker.

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    Correct. I’m aware of that. What I was saying is if you put on swaybar disconnects, that’s when you might have an issue. I know that’s a popular upgrade.

  • @thevoiceofreason6339
    @thevoiceofreason6339Ай бұрын

    @@Ali_Mansour_Editor Gotcha. I appreciate the info!

  • @harrisonclark3799
    @harrisonclark3799Ай бұрын

    what trail is this?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    The Dickey Bell trail.

  • @harrisonclark3799
    @harrisonclark3799Ай бұрын

    @@Ali_Mansour_Editor thanks for the reply. Got any other recommended surron trails in the park? I’m thinking about taking a trip

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    You can ride every trail there on the Surron with the exception of the very front side of the Daniel trail. It’s just too rocky and not that much fun at that spot. I would probably start with the Lakeview Trail. It’s pretty mellow and then work your way around from there. Some of the trails are currently closed until August 1, so that’s gonna limit you a bit.

  • @ktanner11
    @ktanner11Ай бұрын

    50k? Insane. That will buy you a really nice used slide in and a pickup. With Left over money.

  • @SutherlJ20
    @SutherlJ20Ай бұрын

    Man thank you for this

  • @blakemarchand6650
    @blakemarchand6650Ай бұрын

    Yeah 37s

  • @johnnysapper
    @johnnysapperАй бұрын

    Great job man!

  • @walwu001
    @walwu001Ай бұрын

    37s

  • @Colorado4x4
    @Colorado4x4Ай бұрын

    The best tire size is the one you have with you

  • @cognac8297
    @cognac8297Ай бұрын

    How are you that good man good job

  • @jameslaiola4976
    @jameslaiola4976Ай бұрын

    I REALLY LOVE YOUR BUILD SIR. I MYSELF AND EXPEDITOUSLY BUILDING A E350 STRIPPPED CHASSIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO

  • @jameslaiola4976
    @jameslaiola4976Ай бұрын

    Very nice Sir.

  • @nasseralfeteisi1489
    @nasseralfeteisi1489Ай бұрын

    Does the remote start still work???

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    Yes.

  • @AustinH7
    @AustinH7Ай бұрын

    How does the Jeep handle on the highway and specifically in high crosswinds?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_EditorАй бұрын

    Works fine. I dial up my low speed compression adjusters which helps tremendously with body sway. Sometimes it feels a little underpowered in the mountains when you’re trying to push it above 70, but it’s fine for the most part on the highway.

  • @izom
    @izomАй бұрын

    great built !

  • @tzambach
    @tzambach2 ай бұрын

    It's at a place called southeast jeeps in Florida

  • @laforja_
    @laforja_2 ай бұрын

    ah....at the end $50K

  • @laforja_
    @laforja_2 ай бұрын

    how much did this cost? both to make and modify?

  • @710JL
    @710JL2 ай бұрын

    Thank u very much!!

  • @Mel_Offroad
    @Mel_Offroad2 ай бұрын

    How was you lens not covered in mud 😅 I tried this same shot and smothered mine in mud.

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor2 ай бұрын

    The camera is actually much further back than you would think. I’ve cropped in on it in this video.

  • @lostbutfound
    @lostbutfound2 ай бұрын

    I had a 1953 red loved that truck. Will you give me this one? It's the year I was born.

  • @clumsyclown2286
    @clumsyclown22862 ай бұрын

    Rams better

  • @colbysmith55
    @colbysmith552 ай бұрын

    Looks more like another part the manufacturer can fuck you for when it breaks.

  • @blakemarchand6650
    @blakemarchand66502 ай бұрын

    The Ineos is waaayy cooler than the Lexus. The Lexus is boring

  • @pwrofgrayskull
    @pwrofgrayskull2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Thank you for putting this together. I’m a big fan of keeping it as low as possible, while still getting some bigger tires on for the trails. Your final setup looks like perfection. 👍✌️

  • @luar335
    @luar3352 ай бұрын

    💪🏼💪🏼

  • @josephvalentjr7677
    @josephvalentjr76772 ай бұрын

    Excellent build.

  • @Waspface
    @Waspface2 ай бұрын

    More junk you don't need !!

  • @sirsean1227
    @sirsean122712 күн бұрын

    Speak for yourself. You sound jealous.

  • @Waspface
    @Waspface12 күн бұрын

    @@sirsean1227 You need everything you can get for your mall runs.

  • @sirsean1227
    @sirsean122710 күн бұрын

    @@Waspface The sway bar disconnect works just fine. Like everything else you need to maintain it. Take it apart and grease it up every so often.

  • @Waspface
    @Waspface9 күн бұрын

    @sirsean1227 I don't have a jeep and I took off my sway bar long ago. 😱

  • @fiftyshadesofurban
    @fiftyshadesofurban2 ай бұрын

    I don't understand this. Many people say to pull the F42 fuse, and then to take the black cable with the 13mm nut off of the ground of the battery and leave the other one on (the one with the smaller nut that takes both cables off).. And they say this disconnects the AUX battery and turns the ESS off.. but when I do this, my vehicle has no power when the cable that they say is the aux battery cable is not connected to the ground. I don't feel like going through all that work to take out the aux battery.. but I believe that my aux battery has died and is now draining my main battery. I could take it to the dealer and get it replaced but I am selling a lot of stuff on eBay and I don't want the hassle of a dead car and being unable to drive right now.

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor2 ай бұрын

    I've never pulled the fuse. You do need to pull the AUX battery so you can attach the positive lead to the main battery. If your Jeep is 21 and newer, you will need to attach the ground from the Aux battery to the main battery as well. I've done this exact swap on multiple Jeeps and have been running this way for YEARS with no issue.

  • @phistry810
    @phistry8102 ай бұрын

    Which half doors are those?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor2 ай бұрын

    Bestop fabric soft doors.

  • @phistry810
    @phistry8102 ай бұрын

    @@Ali_Mansour_Editor I used to have just the lowers like this on my TJ but for the JT, I can only find the full doors. Have you seen where they just sell the lowers now?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor2 ай бұрын

    If you want to just buy the lowers, you actually have to reach out to them directly. I have the full set of uppers and lowers. Also, I think you have to buy the latches separately if you buy just the lowers. That’s what I’ve read at least.

  • @LordHolley
    @LordHolley2 ай бұрын

    I've always loved the first gen Durango for some reason. I've had the fantasy about sticking a Viper motor in it for a long time. I'll probably just do a Hemi motor because it's a heck of a lot easier, but I'm glad to see somebody did it.

  • @YonisJeep
    @YonisJeep2 ай бұрын

    Those deep ruts are no joke.

  • @adamantonczenko1435
    @adamantonczenko14352 ай бұрын

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @AnonMedic
    @AnonMedic2 ай бұрын

    Same thing can be said about sex on the beach

  • @DanMcB1
    @DanMcB12 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @blakemarchand6650
    @blakemarchand66502 ай бұрын

    What springs are you using and how high?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor2 ай бұрын

    As you see it in the video, they are the 4.5 Rock Krawler springs at all four corners.

  • @blakemarchand6650
    @blakemarchand66502 ай бұрын

    @@Ali_Mansour_Editor so I literally just got done installing the rock crawler 3.5 inch springs in my garage for my JL 392 but I just took it for a drive and it’s still a little too stiff for me. I am on stock shocks but what would soften up this ride a little more ?

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor2 ай бұрын

    @@blakemarchand6650if it feels stiff, it’s probably the springs more than the shocks. My Rock Krawler springs on the Gladiator feel firmer over the JKS ones for sure. Not so much that it makes the ride quality bad, but I do have to dial back the compression settings on road.