Watch This BEFORE You Buy a Jeep Wrangler TJ!

I wanted to touch briefly on this subject because I see so much of it. With the prices on the rise, its never been more important to check the important areas of your potential new Jeep.

[aberhan]

This was very helpful and explanatory. This explains why the inherent rust problem, salt water gets inside the
frame, stays there and rots from the inside out. Along with the external seams, joints and other obvious problem areas. It also explains why the areas of body rust and frame rust always show up in the same places.
Frame and body rust issues are a bigger concern to me than mechanical issues. Probably true for most people.

[hrndz]

Hello, I am not a Jeep guy.. well not a car guy period. I am looking at Jeeps because I live in Colorado and I'm looking for something fun. I started looking at videos of what to look for, and as soon as I saw this video and heard his sincerity in his advice, it was instant follow on YouTube and Instagram. Appreciate the advice and keep up the great work!

[bayside]

I feel like I hit the lottery after watching this video. I bought a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport manual and didn't know about any of these potential problematic issues🤦. I got really, really lucky-- bought from an old retired army guy who had it professionally(no death wobble)modified with a nice lift. Has a brand new engine with only 15, 000 miles gave me all the paperwork to the Jeep Only work garage who installed the engine and lift, it is still under warranty, I just checked underneath the floor mats and the supposed areas under the carriage that could rot out and I'm very pleased & again Lucky to say that there is no evidence of even the slightest beginning of a rust problem. My question is what can I do to keep my 2003 TJ Sport in pristine condition as it is currently in. I only paid $6, 000 for this Jeep in 2021. Wish I could send you pictures of how clean this Jeep is & no this is not a 20 ft away nice looking Jeep. PS, this Jeep was a Northern New Mexico all its life Jeep so perhaps this had something to do with not accumulating rust. I also own a 1995 4X4 Nissan D21. I think I like my Nissan better=less issues & just as capable.

[i_dagrandpappy]

I appreciate the honesty and showing the various weak points!! I bought a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2 years ago and I'm now learning this very valuable lesson!! Previous seller "covered' up these issues and didn't disclose!!! Thank you again.

[tomrohlfs]

I drilled holes, restored my frame, and fluid film it yearly. No problems. Modern safety caps do have drain holes.

[williamdoerr]

Dude, this video is great. I'm looking for a jeep. Never owned one. This is a big help. thank you for your work

[RockX_Chris]

Seems like a simple idea, but why hasn’t anyone made rubber caps for those frame holes?

[ec]

Try not to get excited is the best advice.

[TheOnlyRealMichael]

Best in-depth frame inspection I've ever seen. Good job

[cyrus]

Great video! I had a brand new TJ Sport that I bought in 2003. My jeep was well maintained and was never taken off-road, but Death Wobble started at 20, 000 miles. After several unsuccessful repairs, it turned out the factory tires were defective. I replace the tires and the violent steering wheel vibration which would happen at 50 miles an hour went away. Please, do a video only on the issue of Death Wobble!

[randymcalister]

one other spot, least on my '04 LJ, just inward of the rear bumper over the tank, there is a frame crossmember,
not alot of room but if you feel the top of crossmember its open and you guessed it no where to drain, I drilled a hole on each side where the crossmember is welded to frame, sand poured out like an hourglass - if your frame is good I poured non-flamable enviro friendly rust inhibitor into the rails of LJ ( 1.5L a side - about same in quarts ) and drove around for couple weeks then drilled holes and rinsed it out, once dry hit it with eastwood frame internal coating ... on my YJ I drilled 3/8th holes many years ago along the flat pre/post skid plate area and its still perfect today ... best of luck my TJ brothers ...

[marcgannello]

I have a 2004 jeep wrangler unlimited. 175 thousand miles and still going strong. Fluid film saved my jeep..I spray her down once a month. I spray in side the frame all the time. I did the screw driver check. I owned her since 2006

[sickpuppy]

Thank you for the great tips . from New Zealand looking to buy a wrangler. 👍

[Jason_Phillips]

I recently just bought my first 1997 TJ for $3300. No major rust at all. Unfortunately it’s automatic with the 4cyl, but is in really good condition.

[MrJd]

Thank you so much for this video!, I’m gonna start looking for one in the coming months

[rolenrodes]

In Phoenix, AZ I just paid $16, 300 for a 2003 Jeep Rubicon with 120K miles. It's Black on Black with a Black Hard Top in great shape and no rust. Very nice all original.

[jenniferenriquez]

Glad to see you appreciate the Tjs. I have a 2003 Tj in mint condition with no rust and people offer me basically nothing for it. Pretty offending.

[brucesheehe]

My JK has drain holes in the frame - much impoved. It also has holes in the rocker panels for drainage and flushing, If you could put the 4.0L engine in the JK, you would have a winner for sure.

[tho]

Got my 06 LJ Rubicon with 89K miles out of California. Completely rust free, gonna hang on to it as long as I can.

[andreipretorius]

I got screwed over. Tons of rust. Well hidden too. Miss it but yeah, didn’t have money to fix it. Ended up selling it