Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Jeep LJ fans have been asking for it for years, and now it's finally here.
In this video, Adam Woodlee takes you behind the scenes of the Wide Open Design Jeep LJ Chassis and shows how the entire platform was developed in CAD before the first production chassis was built.
We cover:
• Jeep LJ chassis design
• One-ton axle packaging
• Link geometry
• Radflo coilover and bypass shock integration
• LS / TH400 / Atlas drivetrain fitment
• PSC steering ram mounts
• Fuel cell placement
• Skid plate systems
• Builder-friendly chassis kits
One of the biggest goals behind this project was making it easier for customers to build their own Jeeps at home. By designing every bracket, truss, shock mount, and drivetrain component together, we've created a complete system that works as one package.
If you've ever wondered what goes into designing a modern Jeep tube chassis, this video gives you a full look behind the curtain.
#WideOpenDesign #JeepLJ #LJBuild #JeepCrawler #RockCrawler #TubeChassis #LSSwap #OffRoadFabrication #WIDEOPENLIFE #JeepBuild
See the WOD Jeep Chassis:
JC Chassis for LJ - wideopendesign.com/collections/wod-chassis/products/jc-jeep-chassis-for-lj
TJC Chassis for TJ - wideopendesign.com/collections/wod-chassis/products/tjc-chassis-for-tj
JC Chassis for CJ/YJ - wideopendesign.com/collections/wod-chassis/products/jc-chassis-for-cj-yj
Timestamps:
The Jeep LJ (Unlimited) has a cult following for a reason, but finding a chassis that respects its longer wheelbase while providing master-level performance is rare. In this deep dive, we take you from the CAD screen to the shop floor to reveal our new LJ Tube Frame Chassis [00:10]. We’ve engineered this frame to accommodate the LJ’s unique 15-inch-longer tub while integrating high-performance features like 14-bolt front and rear axles [01:43] and bypass shock mounts [05:10]. By designing the entire system in CAD—from the PSC steering ram mounts [02:32] to the rear sway bar geometry [02:51]—we provide a "fluid" build experience for the DIY enthusiast. Whether you're running an LS engine or the new "hotness" Coyote motor [13:39], our chassis ensures that everything from your driveshafts to your links cycles perfectly with full 14-inch travel [12:39].
wideopendesign.com
Jeep LJ fans have been asking for it for years, and now it's finally here.
In this video, Adam Woodlee takes you behind the scenes of the Wide Open Design Jeep LJ Chassis and shows how the entire platform was developed in CAD before the first production chassis was built.
We cover:
• Jeep LJ chassis design
• One-ton axle packaging
• Link geometry
• Radflo coilover and bypass shock integration
• LS / TH400 / Atlas drivetrain fitment
• PSC steering ram mounts
• Fuel cell placement
• Skid plate systems
• Builder-friendly chassis kits
One of the biggest goals behind this project was making it easier for customers to build their own Jeeps at home. By designing every bracket, truss, shock mount, and drivetrain component together, we've created a complete system that works as one package.
If you've ever wondered what goes into designing a modern Jeep tube chassis, this video gives you a full look behind the curtain.
#WideOpenDesign #JeepLJ #LJBuild #JeepCrawler #RockCrawler #TubeChassis #LSSwap #OffRoadFabrication #WIDEOPENLIFE #JeepBuild
See the WOD Jeep Chassis:
JC Chassis for LJ - wideopendesign.com/collections/wod-chassis/products/jc-jeep-chassis-for-lj
TJC Chassis for TJ - wideopendesign.com/collections/wod-chassis/products/tjc-chassis-for-tj
JC Chassis for CJ/YJ - wideopendesign.com/collections/wod-chassis/products/jc-chassis-for-cj-yj
Timestamps:
The Jeep LJ (Unlimited) has a cult following for a reason, but finding a chassis that respects its longer wheelbase while providing master-level performance is rare. In this deep dive, we take you from the CAD screen to the shop floor to reveal our new LJ Tube Frame Chassis [00:10]. We’ve engineered this frame to accommodate the LJ’s unique 15-inch-longer tub while integrating high-performance features like 14-bolt front and rear axles [01:43] and bypass shock mounts [05:10]. By designing the entire system in CAD—from the PSC steering ram mounts [02:32] to the rear sway bar geometry [02:51]—we provide a "fluid" build experience for the DIY enthusiast. Whether you're running an LS engine or the new "hotness" Coyote motor [13:39], our chassis ensures that everything from your driveshafts to your links cycles perfectly with full 14-inch travel [12:39].
wideopendesign.com
