This 23yr Old Jeep Can Win The OnX Build Challenge & Here’s Why…
2024 ж. 25 Нау.
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Good morning my lovelies!!
This is not my typical video, but I wanted to take a few minutes and introduce you to my third (and final) 2024 project. Sheila, the 2002 Jeep Liberty, which I will be building for this year’s OnX build challenge.
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Can't wait to see what you make out of that Liberty!
Hopefully a capable crawler! 🤞🏻 I’m going to try my best to be in the top 3 in terms of trail capability because that’s what I know best (and all of you can fabricate circles around me 🤣)
So sorry to hear about Matty. I’m glad you posted the video of you guys having fun on the trail. 😢❤ it’s a great tribute to him.
Thank you for picking a ride that most of us can afford! So excited to see you build this beauty!! And we think Robby will definitely go over budget! 😂
I bought my 2005 Liberty about three weeks ago and was so surprised/excited to see that you decided on the same build for you onX challenge. Really excited to see your progress with this build. I have been slowing starting to build mine. So many ideas for this build!!! I will be cheering you on!!!
I just started a Jeep Liberty KJ 3.7L build a few weeks ago. I've got a built WJ, and now the Liberty is going to get some Love. This little 4x4 is really growing on me, I honestly didn't see that coming lol. Good luck with the build and the off-road challenge!
Yes!! You do have the best OnX vehicle the Jeep Liberty KJ for the WIN!. Excited to see you guys build this rig!!
Haha Liberty owners assemble!
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I don’t know Robby and Colt have the coolest rigs by far! By the time it’s said and done there’s probably not going to be much liberty left. 😇
Woohoo, Libby for the win. Fingers crossed for you and KJ
I just bought a 2006 CRD Liberty Biberty a week ago! She is in fantastic condition. I can't wait to see your build! KEEP ME IN THE LOOP!
I’m jealous! Those CRD Libertys are fantastic rigs!
Shelia is pure perfection! No one will be sleeping on the Liberty after this!
I had a KJ that we did Hells Revenge, Fins & Things, and Poison Spider Mesa with. A completely under rated Jeep.
That’s awesome! I almost don’t want people to find out how great they are because the price on used first gen Libertys is still great!
I think the Liberty is a great choice! Rarely see them anymore and never seen one built for rock crawling before!
Love you're attitude towards the competition . Low cost, anyone can get one, just fabulous.
You need to keep the pile of Black Ice air fresheners. To stop them from smelling out the interior, consider covering them all in varathane or a thin layer of epoxy. They have to stay, IMO!
I built my Liberty because everyone has a Wrangler or Cherokee....... 4" JBA Silver Lift as a base and built upon, ARB dual under the hood, F&R arb lockers in the 8.25 and D30, re-geared to 4.11, manual trans with a 231 T case 1.25 chain / gears, 6 pinion planet and a teraflex 2 low fork kit. the connection of it all is a hack and tap SYE from IRO with Custom Adams Drivelines front and rear - Napa extended CV's up front. Everyone chuckles up until I pull them out - Crazy capable machine! Not just for Starbucks. I call mine the "3 lock box" LOL Matty is still with us - just in a different way !!!!!!
That’s so awesome! Send me some pics for sure at: MischiefMakerjku at gmail dot com. I’m still gathering ideas for this build, but it will be on D44s and coilovers for sure - just gotta figure out the long arm kit. And you are definitely right about Matty! 😊💙
Nice to see that Georges' RAM is getting some great screen time. Thanks for bringing us along with your adventures, Hollie! #SeatTimeOverEverything #FowlerMotorSports #WeLoveWalter #TeamFergus
Oh this is great! I mean it. I have have an 05 Liberty CRD. Diesel 😊😊. It is an awesome little Jeep. I’m the 3rd owner, the 2nd owner only had it for 8 months. It’s in great condition. Mostly stock. But does have a 2 in lift. Oh boy. The value just went up. I think a Liberty Club sounds great. But I’m not building it up. With the lift, for what I do, it’s very capable.
Great choice Hollie! Jeep Liberty/cherokee kj is probably most hated jeep, but owning it is a lot of fun and joy! Welcome to the Liberty club 🎉
Hi again, Ms. Hollie. The Old Goat sez we be in for the Liberty Bibbity Club. Oh yes, the Old Goat is already cackling and plotting. Count us in!
Rudy Wetzel and Robby Layton will go over their budget for sure
Love it, have a 2004 Libby with 3” lift and it does all we need to do. Can’t wait to see what you do to yours :)
Glad you chose an offroad vehicle and a Jeep at that! Some of the others chose cars such as a Mini Cooper, Jaguar, and an AMC Pacer and I'd much rather see offroad vehicle builds for the OnX build challenge!
You will be surprised at how far you can build a liberty. 😊
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I’m already shocked at how capable she is!
Agreed 👍 You owned it in the first competition 👊
The KJ is a sweet little vehicle and pretty capable off road. It was the replacement for the XJ and it will rise again for the victory of this challenge. I see only 2 other vehicles that will stay under the budget, the Ram and the Willys. Good luck and I wish you the best.
Good morning Hollie this year's On X off road build will definitely be interesting. I don't think a lot of people will go over budget since you have Paul with FabRats who knows how to do a budget build and he is good at using parts he has on other vehicles. The man has plenty of vehicles he can use for parts. You have Colt and Rory in my opinion Rory is good at making a beast for low cost his Buggy is proof of that. You have Robby who also has parts vehicles he can use to save money. My only concern would be Rudy because he doesn't have options other than buying parts and I hope he doesn't go overboard like last year.
I got a 2.8l crd 2006 liberty. I might build that some day.
I have a totally rebuilt 06 front to back KJ , crate engine and all .. every suspension and drive line part replaced and new.. awesome overlander 👍
Holly, I think you are all crazy again but if you like the pressure. Do it, baby!
The liberty makes me smile. The vehicle I borrowed from my parents to take Truck Melanoma! To the Off-road Games was my parents stock 2006 Liberty Renegade! They are quite capable little rigs! ❤
If I left right now I could make the Hell's Revenge trail ride. Unfortunately I have to swap out some parts today to make the ol' XJ driveable.
My dad had an 05 crd liberty I loved driving it
I think a Liberty is a great choice. I for one am looking forward to the build and rooting for you to win! Love all your builds❤
Hmmmm sounds good to me!!! I’ll be looking for a jeep Liberty!! May have to put the build on KZhead!!
I’ve already had a ton of fun & it’s still stock! 🤣
Great update video Much appreciated !!!
Robbie, Paul, Rudy, and Matt are all going to go over budget.
Love Sheila the Wheeler😅
My vote is for the Liberty Biberty Club - Liberty Trail Ride on every July 4th, when we Americans gained our liberty.
That does sound awesome to have a bunch of liberty jeep wheeling day. It would be nice if I could afford to do that
Already have my second Liberty( wish I still had the first!) Im glad you chose one and looking forward to seeing what you do to it!
On my 3rd Liberty
It is going to be totally fun watching all of the builds this year. 🎉🎉🎉
Great job guys. Thank you 😊
Make sure the cooling system is good, those engines do not like being overheated even a little bit.
Already got a kj with sfa an going to be outting one tons under it possibly next winter
I always thought Jeep should have developed the Liberty further. Instead we got a "Patriot" and the Fiat Cherokee. A Liberty with a 3.6, lift and larger wheels and tires would be a great start. Good Luck Holls!
That would be AWESOME!!! Wow...id love that!
But in all honesty, you, O God of excellence, have surpassed them all, and this is a private opinion, and I do not blame the young man who kept stopping you when he saw the Jeep in the parking lots. It is, without initiative, the most beautiful and wonderful car I have ever seen in my life. Honestly, there is nothing strange, as beauty only produces beauty. This is you, Holly. Forgive me for the length. I ask God to bless you all and protect you. Your loving brother Saeed from Saudi Arabia.
Sheila is a girl's name, but as a general term for a woman (eg. "She's an alright sheila.") only Australians use that. However, the male equivalent - "bloke" - is used in both Australia and the UK. Also sometimes used to refer to a "wild woman" or tom boy.
Lovely Liberty 🗽 in the house. ❤🎉
Robby will for sure
Oh, Ms Lovely, this is your year, beautiful. And Rudy is gonna be 1 to go over budget, again. Much love
I’m most concerned about Matt from BleepinJeep. That Jaguar is gonna be a tough one to build! 🫣
@@MischiefMakerTV I agree. That jag, as do all the other vehicles, has great potential. I can hardly wait to see all finished and what the ideas/concepts are for all. Everyone involved are geniuses in the space of off reading and their individual fab techniques. Thank you for responding. BTW, how's your back?
I am super excited to see what you do. I have always wanted to follow a Liberty build. Can’t wait!
I've been looking for a cheap vehicle to take camping in the national forests in the dispersed camping areas. They're off the beaten path, forestry service roads. There's no service of any kind. But the best part is that they're free or very inexpensive. I'm retired and mildly disabled. I love camping. Thanks for the great idea. I was looking at the 4runner but this is better...I hope. They're definitely cheaper. Parts should be abundant and upgrading options should be great.
Since you like open cabs, suggest to mod in a way similar to that copper XJ (Offroad Games) with a tube upper cage tied into the cut (cut of the a-to-b-to-c pillars). Add a XJ front D30R with 3 link, mod the rear like a WJ (wishbone upper, lower CAs) on 33/35s. Put a doubler in (Rubi-crawler), 1/3-1/4 door (as inserts with a canvas fill to an arm rest).
That sounds like an awesome plan. I’ll share some details soon, but I really like where your head is at! 😎🤘🏻
My beloved friend Holly, first of all, I was very happy to subscribe to your wonderful channel, and I am very sorry for my delay in subscribing because I did not know that you have a channel, but the biggest thanks go to my beloved brother Matt, because I have subscribed to his wonderful channel for a long time, as he is the one who gave the opportunity to see you, beautiful girl, as well as my brother Paul and my brother Rory. I love you. Everyone, I have been honored to subscribe to your wonderful channels and I have gained experience from your wonderful work.
Here are my Top 3 contenders for getting closest to the build budget in no particular order Robby, Matt, Nate. I think Colt has serious penny pinching power so he’s going to be tough competition on the bang for buck, Paul also has some chops for thrifty building so we know you’ll be bringing your A game trying to best these competitors.
Back in the 80's there was a band called "The Producer" and they had a song called " She Sheila" look it up and you could have a theme song for your Jeep
Rudy will go over...cant wait to see this liberty.... you nailed it in picking this jeep! Im not moaning about it.... You should name her MORRIGAN after the scottish diety goddess of war and death....
Great choice. Make this a cool rug!!!!
Just a few notes First, The Liberty 2 letter designation is KJ which according to a BUNCH of us original owner of JK's should have gotten. Second both you and Robbie will go over. I wish i could join you in the Liberty biberty club.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Robby will definitely be over and Rudy will as well. There will be others but Nate from Dirt Lifestyle will make budget.
I've had a liberty for a couple years. I would love to build it up. I just wish I had the money. And that idea would be soooo awesome!!!
“Snow White” 👍🏼
Colt and Rory. Hard to beat.
Absolutely! All the competitors will build gems out of their chosen vehicles (and be extremely entertaining along the way - I actually can’t wait to watch 😁). I want to build something that’s realistically accessible to others AND capable out on the trail.
I've been thinking about a liberty build for awhile now, great idea holly !
Do it! They are so affordable and there are perfectly good Dana44s all over FB marketplace as well.
Ask Liberty Ins to sponsor the trip. They have used the phrase “Liberty Biberty” in a few of their commercials.
My jeep liberty is named :J wagon is a 2 wheel drive I wish was a 4x4 but is okay
I have a 06 KJ CRD, only weak part is this front diff. I call it the Jeeplet. I’d love to do a solid axle swap someday and come wheeling with you
First you start building a YJ... now A liberty??? I knew you wanted to be just like me. :)
I did watch your KK build video recently 🤣🤣😁
Robby for sure
At first I didn’t even realize the jeep in the thumbnail was pixelated
Well Hollie I wish you(or I) saw this earlier because I just sold a 98 dodge Durango for $600 and it runs and drives great😊
I believe Paul will go over budget.
Good choice of budget vehicle. Robbie Layton will definitely go over. Matt at bleepin Jeep will stretch the rules.
Matt certainly will chea…. 🫢 Stretch them to their limit 😅
Well, Holly, it depends on which Dodge Durango you’re referring to as the later Durango are kissing cousins to the jeep grand Cherokee built on the same platform and they are unitized body. The earlier truck Durango’s definitely on the budget friendly list.
Without a doubt. Rudy AND Paul 😅😂
The liberty is a good platform. I have owned a couple. the only issue I ever had was the transmission
I’m hoping the 42RLE will at least last through the competition. I am willing to bet the transmission and t-case fluid is the same fluid it left the factory with 😢
3.7 l have a issue of burning valves and timing chain tensioners going bad. I can tell you how many of them I replaced valves in or timing chains and tensioners in. Just don't abuse the motor to much or you will have issues with it. I worked at a Dodge dealership and I was the main person that did 99% of the engine work.
You need the second gen 3.7 in the 2006 and later models .. they are totally redesigned engines and very good
Nothing better then a fellow utah jeep liberty owner!! Let's gooo hollie!
Any tips for me? I’m gonna need all the help I can get! 😂
@@MischiefMakerTV I built mine out over the last 13 years, and have some tips: Get a fully aluminum radiator. The upper plastic mounting tabs tend to crack and leak after a few months of hard wheeling The KJ has a unique oil pump in its 231 that has to be replaced for the TJ equivalent if you intend to do a SYE You can use Rubicon Express RE1134 swaybar quick disconnects in the front without modification 4.10 gears are as high as you can go with the stock front axle If you flip the tire carrier upside down and add a 1.5" spacer, you can fit a 265/75/16 without interfering with the back glass opening/closing Feel free to shoot me a DM and I'm happy to share my build if you want some ideas
Good Morning! for inspiration, you might go over to your friends at LiteBrite and see what my Jeep Liberty, The Old Goat, can do on one of the hardest trails in Colorado! The Old Goat continues to impress and awe the unitiated! He has the attitude of take no prisoners. Whatever you do, do not - no never ever talk down or denigrate Sheila. And do your best to not let Sheila ever park next to the Old Goat for fear He will corrupt her attitude. The Old Goat welcomes you to the world of servitude of the almighty KJ.
I would enjoy a trip like that. But dont need a Liberty Biberty so could I be the mascot with my sammy?? Cant wait to see what you build with it.
Hollie, I would suggest you speak to Carter at Zone Off-road as he build a very successful CRD powered Liberty - I think it went on Ultimate Adventure.
I would be down for a liberty weekend
I've always wanted to see a liberty built up to that with. What are the plans, please tell in the next video. Straight axles and 35s or 37s would be sweet
I have one of them I love it
I think robby an Matt both will go over budget, would be funny to see all three jeeps sitting side by side before the 2 are modded, definitely curious to see if you SAS it with some tj axles or keep that floppy ifs in the front end
Solid axle 😎
G'day Sheila!
Libertybiberty club, sign me up. Cool build choice
I have a solid axle swapped kj great rig on 1 ton axles so capable. Would love to wheeling with you guys sometime.
this liberty was built in 2003 and has been a off road rig since with 75k miles
@ralphjiron125 send me some pictures!! MischiefMakerjku at gmail dot com
There’s actually a small following of Jeep liberty owners, mostly using them for Overlanding or other adventure, travel, but I have seen some used and more aggressive off Roading. I also see them come up fairly inexpensively on craigslist a lot, my fellow vehicle dweller buddy has a worn out Volvo XC70 Cross country with a blown head gasket possibly a cracked block and we’re looking for a replacement for her on tight budget and we have considered the liberty, but more economical vehicles like Toyota RAV4, Honda element, Honda, CRV.
Love it. 😊😊😊
Liberty was made to replace the xj and actually has more room inside than the xj. Also the window regulators are know for breaking. The cable are junk and break. One last thing they are pretty fun off-road. I had one I put 31s on and it would do whatever I wanted it to do
Well I have been shocked at what Sheila has done out on the trail. It hasn’t been graceful by any means, but as an affordable and fun trail rig, the scrapes and bangs you hear on the inside end up making you smile and laugh instead of worry. We have been having a ton of fun (and driving her around town) 🤣
Each repair you do that requires fabricating continually builds your confidence level in your capabilities when they stand the test of time. When they don't they help you gain experience and improve as a fabricator so don't get discouraged when those learning opportunities, frustrating as them might be, present themselves. Perhaps Paul with his large stockpile of parts vehicles might be in the best position to stay under budget since he might already have most of what he needs sitting out in a field down the street. Those with less cheap junk resources already on hand may be more likely to go over since they will likely have to go out and purchase stuff. Best!
I do think most of the teams will manage to stay under budget because of their personal skill level as fabricators and resources they have in hand, but that does nothing to help others build a similarly capable budget off road rig. My goal here is simple 1) cheap, accessible rig 2) builder parts anyone can buy 3) parts from FB marketplace I plan to stay well under budget and it is my hope that anyone with a welder and a year of experience using it can replicate my build within that same budget. No special deals, no resource pile parts, no special tools plasma table needed. 😀
April 8th is supposed to be the longest eclipse
My guess is Rudy,based on last year.
I think the calculations for Rudy were a bit aggressive last year. He definitely was close, but I don’t think he was over!
Hey Hollz! Ill always vote for you!! Matt will go over! So will Rudy! Lol Shiela is a great name for her! Lol 😅
Love it. And robby will go over budget. I think Paul and colt will stay under
This is off subject a little. Can you ask Matt to invite @HunterGoodrich to the off road games next year, I think he would be a crowd favorite. Also good luck with the budget build competition, I know you can beat the experienced off road fabricators. I would guess a soil front axle and giant tires would be the trick, also gears and suspension 👍.
Based on those suggestions, you are gonna love this build 😊
Rudy colt and the guy with the samurai
I’m game for the liberty build club
A jeep patriot would have been a weird one to see but they are cheap . The stock suspension suck but the engine is kinda reliable