How to Build a Jeep Wrangler TJ

This video will take you deep inside the mechanical and operational upgrades on my 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ, the one known as the Generic Jeep. Basic specs: 4.0L in-line six, NV3550 trans, Rubicon 4:1 transfer case, Dynatrac ProRock 44 and 60 with 4.88s and Air Lockers. The suspension uses 4-inch coils, Currie control arms and track bars, and Bilstein shocks. The 1-inch body lift and trimmed flares clear 35x12.50-15 Cooper S/T Maxx tires on 15x10 steel wheels.

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[kevin_m]

My favorite mod is the LED light bar delete.

[rucarnuts]

Two uploads in two days? Sweet!

I quite like these plain-and-simple short videos. Less fluff and more detail than the shows.

Could we please see more stuff like this, Mr. Freiburger?

[davidforsythe]

Thank you Mr. Frieburger. I’ve been following you for about 20 years. I’ve always had 4wd trucks. Just bought a 97 TJ. Respect from Canada.

[hondawilky]

Freiburger: "This thing is built to be bulletproof and will never fail on the trail with how we use it!"

Also Freiburger: "We stopped because the transfer case shifter fell apart."

😂😂😂

[NeedITDeathHeated]

Roadkill is now exclusive to MotorTrend, but Freidburger talking about the nuances of the vehicles he owns is YouTube ready. Very interesting, ready for more.

[FussyPart]

Gotta love those 4.0Ls man! My 97 XJ is on 265K and truckin! Daily Driving a lifted XJ is the life

[bajamedic]

Man I love this Jeep. I have JK with 60’s on 40’s and sometimes wish I just had a TJ with this setup. Killer job building a stout rig.

[r.j.sworkshop]

I know it doesn't pay the bills, but the no production value video is nice from time to time. Thanks for sharing.

[ykxj]

It’s must be soo nice to work and build up jeeps that are not rusty like we get here... 2002 TJ here in northern Ontario Canada are all rusted out.

[hansonschmid]

I love the 4WOFFROAD license plate, a humble nod to the magazine I'm guessing.

[studydude]

Dude I clicked this video because I have a generic Jeep TJ SE with the 2.5 All Manual "Real Generic Jeep", This thing is built to the hilt.

[HuckOrris]

Your experience really shines through, great video. You talked about everything I wanted to know about, and nothing I didn't.

[Bravojeepstuff]

I love your fraze. "I have a scrambler for that."

[Nick]

Thanks for allowing me to enjoy your TJ without trying to sell me on MTOD.

[bdd]

Good to see you back on youtube. I met you a few yrs ago at dragweek, 131 dragway in Martin Michigan and you signed my vette kart.... I used to watch everything you put out untill roadkill went to motortrend. I tried it for a month, but I'm not giving them money every month for very limited content, when there is so much free quality content available on youtube.
I have a similer TJ minus the pro rocks and stock motor. I run a 4.6 stroker, 8.8 rear and, and mildly built dana 30 while I save for a RCVs and dana 44 swap.

[erikschere]

I really like these videos where you show your cars and explain what you've done to them. Very cool

[nickwallace]

David your TJ is awesome. My first Jeep was 1987 XJ cherokee and it had a stock Dana 30 in the front and a stock Dana 44 in the rear which was only offered for this year only. Awesome Jeep and was very dependable. Then I advanced from there! Happy Jeepin!

[ianm]

I like using motorcycle chain wax for exposed lubrication points. If it dries in a dust free environment I has almost no sticky tack to it and it is totally waterproof. I like Maxima chain wax.

[Terrycrackcorn]

Really glad you are getting back on youtube!! Keep it up man, Love the content!

[scowell]

This is good content! No begging for merch sales... nice Jeep. 4.0 fave motor from them.