One minute, you're on the road, looking at the scenery. Next thing you know, you're in the scenery looking at the road. Good times. Good times.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

You got that right lol

@donniebaynard8430

Жыл бұрын

@Smokin Monkey Damn good video. Just got my 14 Ruby stuck like hell last weekend. I live in NC and the mud here is insane!!!

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Ya it’s gonna be a mess here soon too with the warm weather coming through

@donniebaynard8430

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG post more. I love videos like this.

@benjaminmeza5372

5 ай бұрын

Or.....just don't go driving in the ice...problem solved.

The essence of offroading beautifully captured in a visual symphony of mud, trails, and joy

I love when stock cars or trucks go off roading they actually do pretty good for not being a off road vehicle, I love it more plzz

@Anabolicnerd

8 ай бұрын

Check out whistling diesel gwagon that thing is tough. 😅

That little Honda is tough.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Love watching that thing send it lol

@typeymikey9328

Жыл бұрын

Thank God it's a Honda 😄

That last part goin downhill looked real fun, the CR-V sent it too that was impressive. The Sahara's were badass too the modified one & the rental both did great.

Really slick stuff,! Ice mud and snow!

That’s ballsy taking a rental through. Great video love it.

I was out this last weekend in northern Wisconsin, it was a little colder and there wasn't any water but man, that frozen mud sure gets polished! I was in my Subaru w/mods and I did have to winch up the last third of the steepest hill. There was a little over 30 of us, it was a great time! Great, and entertaining video, thanks!

It’s all in the tires come winter

I absolutely loved this video! Excellent job guys!

@SmokinMonkeyOG

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

SICK! Kudos to the Rav and Honda, getter done boys!

@mesabman

3 ай бұрын

What people commonly don't realize is that the tires have virtually EVERYTHING to do with how well any vehicle does in that terrain. As long as the vehicles have excellent snow tires, they will all do relatively well. The AWD system in Honda and Toyota is relatively good, though not as good as Subaru's symmetrical AWD. Toyota's big weakness is that the AWD disengages after 25 mph and then is front-wheel drive only, and Honda has a "slip-and-then-grip" type of system, whereas Subaru has a full-time AWD system at all speeds.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

Finally someone that knows their stuff!

Amazing guys!!! I enjoyed this video very much.

Hey, I really enjoyed this. You edited it down to the important and informative parts, with little fat. You're the man. Thank you.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate the feedback, I try to keep it interesting

That mud pit full of rocks and ice is insane!

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Ya it was lol

Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed the footage.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man

my dream 😍😍😍 i cant wait to get a JL and a old TJ in my backyard .

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

I hear that!

Such a good time 🔥

Gosh I wish I was out there with all of you guys having that much fun come get me

This is better than a Netflix movie. Awesome video. Thank you for the action. Subscribed.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

I was riding my dirt bike and just taking a quick ride to check everything out real slow before hitting it hard. There was a guy riding out in the pit climbing some of the hills I ride on in a bone stock Jeep Wrangler. This thing had tiny tires, probably the cheapest one they made and he was doing impressive things with it. He must have been a good driver but it still speaks to the build and capabilities of the Jeep. I was also very impressed on several occasions by Jeep Cherokee Sports or as you Jeepers call them XJ's.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

Ya driving skill plays a big role too

Dope video JL

I'm an FJ Cruiser guy, but My stepdad had an old WILLYS from the 50s and I want to buy one for myself. That WILLYS was so badass.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

Which one are you referring too not sure we had a Willys with us?

Just found your channel today. I'm sitting down here in central Texas in 107+ degree weather (42°C) on the 27th of August watching this wishing it was cold outside right now. This was great. Finally wheeling that is more than just driving down some dirt/gravel road & calling that off-roading. Or off-roading in some lifted/customized $100K+ rig riding on 44s that just drives through anything with ease. The CRV & RAV did better than I thought they would but like the saying goes - Don't bring a knife to a gun fight - Of course the Jeeps pretty much killed it as they usually do (even without lockers).

@jeffrey4547

3 ай бұрын

i take my rig cross country no roads this is nothing for my 70 high boy Childs play to me

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

@jeffrey4547 let’s see the video or it didn’t happen

@jeffrey4547

3 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG u would not say this if u ever owned a 70 high boy with dana 60/80 lockers how about we do a pulling test in the mud i live in oregon

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

@jeffrey4547 no problem. Let me know when you’re coming up here.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

I get it you love your truck and I’m not saying that your truck can’t do it I’m just saying that everybody and their grandmother says that their vehicle can do better so unless you can come down and show me or send a video

I am impressed with the CRV in the mud soup -- Great job -- Hope you did not get any scratches on the rental Jeep....

Chingon video saludo y bendiciones ✌✌✌✌👍🎄

This is Where I am not a shame to use a winch or tire chains or anything else that might work 🤔 🤷 It's alot more fun , When nobody breaks things 😅 THANKS for sharing your video 😊

Great vid... awesome accomplishment for you all

Hey, the rav4 needs different tires, I have that one with the v6 and 4x4 2008, for what it is, it is a beast! ITs not a wrangler, or a 4 runner, but it needed some different tires for sure. Nice video.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Tire size/type plus technique 😎 love ❤️ those TJ's

Bro, that hill was the big boy hill. It seems to me the difference here is tires, would love to know what tires you have and also the other beast that was getting through there easily. I learned a lot from this video. You’re a funny dude too, will subscribe.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I’m running 33 inch interco trxus MT (super swampers). Basically a road friendly version of a super swamper. Other guy is running 35 inch Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. I have those on my gladiator in 37 and I love em

@007diego2

7 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Man, I knew the super swampers can get the job done but I didn’t know the Mickey Thompson all-terrain bosses could do that. Good info, thanks man. I’m running BFGoodrich at’s, but because I want to challenge my rig in more challenging terrain and environments I’m going to consider upgrading to those bosses soon🤙

@SmokinMonkeyOG

7 ай бұрын

Ya they’re quiet on road and so far they’ve impressed me off road so I would say they’re a good option for sure

Y’all are crazy. Love watching though. Wouldn’t do it myself.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

6 ай бұрын

Haha that’s why we’re here lol

So glad I found this video this just solidifies my decision to get the Rubicon. Now the hard part Wrangler or Gladiator 😅😅😅

@SmokinMonkeyOG

7 ай бұрын

Personally I love my gladiator but if you want more off road capability then wrangler beats it. But if you want to have the bed and the other things the gladiator offers for everyday use then I’d get the gladiator. I drive mine mostly on the road and for adventures like off roading, camping, touring etc. So I love having mine.

@BlackEyeSRT

7 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thank you for that. I really have had no direction for what does better for wheeling or not

@ZboeC5

5 ай бұрын

@@BlackEyeSRT I don't know if it's too late or not but according to Jeep's own internal scoring system the 2 door Wrangler Rubicon is rated 10, the 4 door a nine and the Gladiator is 8. The Renegade Trailhawk is rated 4 just as a comparison. There is no 1 rated vehicle and the new electric Wrangler team is going for a score of 11 so...IMHO the whole 1-10 thing is meaningless anyway but there you have it. There is a method to the madness but the marketing team likes to screw things up for good measure every chance they get.

Wish I was able to take my TJ out on those trails they look super fun, all we have down here is sand

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

I say the same thing when I see guy take their Jeeps in the desert or on the trails at Moab lol

@JadethatoneJeep

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG for me it's the Florida woods, just sand, clay, and cake batter mud

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

I hear that, we all get tired of our local trails I feel

Off roading 101 - when in the mud or snow turn off traction control 😊

That s cool hard terrain

The little crv that could haha

finally someone that knows how to use a rental

What year is your TJ? I had a ‘97 and water would leak onto the passenger floor from the cowl vent in the hood. It was a common problem with the 97’s. From ‘98 on they shortened the vent. I assume that solved the problem because my ‘05 doesn’t have that problem.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

8 ай бұрын

2001 and I tried to clean that cowl vent out but it didn’t help much

Intense!!!!!!!!!!

Me and the wife plan on running it tomorrow good friday wheeling

For the water getting in in the rain, check the bottom window seal it can look sealed but be leaking not from where the rubber attaches to the window but where it attaches to the window frame

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Okay I’ll take a look at that too, thanks for the advice

@paulhuthmann8824

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG yeah no worries love to help a fellow tj owner out lol

we had a rav4 that was a tank in the snow and ice with winter tires on it. WAY better then the highlander of it's time. so surprised to see it have such a hard time.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

It did well but I think the traction control was limiting it. It keeps kicking back on

@dawsonhenricks

Жыл бұрын

Yeah you just need a old rav4 thats too old to have traction control and winter tires.

Lockers sure do help. Wouldn't want to buy that rental when it goes up for sale, but I guess you have to expect that it was used off road, it is a Jeep after all lol...

@donharrus9994

3 ай бұрын

If you wouldn't want to buy the rental...why would you do it in your personal vehicle... unless the circumstances arise but not dog it for no reason just for fun

@artillerybuff2000

3 ай бұрын

Because after I run in deep water, I immediately check all my drive​train fluids for contamination and change the fluids accordingly. Seiously doubt that was done in the rental... @donharrus9994

This is why you never buy a rental lol. Great video man

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

Thanks lol

The Rav4 needs a driver mod 😂 he can't drive for crap....the Honda thou 😏💪 good driving skills 💯

My TJ leaks on the passenger's side floorboard during rainfall too. Apparently there is a weatherstripping problem somewhere.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

I’ve tried hunting it down but no luck

I surprised how that little CRV did lol. It absolutely decimated the RAV4 hahaha

@SmokinMonkeyOG

8 ай бұрын

Ya man it surprises me every time but it actually does well out there for what it is

First time viewer, subd. 2 things: 1 - axle locks are no joke. Presumably only the Rubi had them? 2 - Mud tires are worthless on the snow/ice. An aggressive A/T is far better.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Lockers will definitely help a lot but they do only come on the Rubicon models and now Willy’s models. Unfortunately I don’t have them at the moment till I upgrade. I also agree about the mud tires, but we’re just out here to have a fun time in the snow in our trail rigs. None of us are going to buy a separate set of tires for the winter because it too expensive, most of us don’t use the jeeps as daily vehicles so we keep them how they’re set up in the summer and just play with them in the winter here and there.

Some Falken or Yokohama Geolanders would help the CRV I drive a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 6-speed The trail looks like 😁fun

i have a 70 high boy with dana 60/80 lockers roller 390 on 36.5 military tires with a 12,000 lb. dead lift pto winch only problem with it is i end up getting called all the time to pull people out a lot of new rigs . it don't have any lift all stock but engine

The one thing I noticed is that a lot of guys have heavy driving off-road. I say make yourself comfortable take your coats off. Turn the heat up a little bit not a lot. Because these guys you get going I’m sweating your ass off. Next thing you know you get stuck you get out now you’re freezing. No way to have a good time. Get stuck. Put your coat on then go out. Trouble with people today they don’t know how to regulate the heat in their vehicle. Either turn it on high or they turn it off. They do the same with wipers. They’ll have variable speed, but they’ll either have it on high when it’s misting out or low when it’s down pouring.

Question 🙋🏻‍♂️ did any of those trucks live to see tomorrow? Doesn’t water get in the engine and all that

A bone stock SAHARA!! BaBEEEE, Yall got me feelin’ like I wanna go kick up some DUST!!!🤔

Good video brother. You Canucks do a different kind of wheeling.

Get me in their with my 2023 Kubota 1100C diesel and I'll pull anything out with ease. 😁

It was around this time here that my wife and I went to bring our son some fuel when he ran out on the trail. (He was on his quad and dumbass didnt check his fuel before taking off) We did it in a stock kia seltos- the ultimate "mom mobile". We got in about 2 k away from him before we had to turn around. I walked the jerry can the rest of the way .

@stevedibiase728

3 ай бұрын

Should have had him WALK to you for his gas can was his mistake....

Redlined for primetime!!

Driving that rental Fort Frances Style

@damonpearson3034

11 ай бұрын

North West Bay, 'Eh? 😘

Your leak may be from the drain under your cowl being blocked. I had that issue. When it rains, my drivers side and passenger side would get water on the floor matts. You have to take the wipers off and then there is 7 screws you undo. You can find a youtube video. Just vacuum out under that cowl and you should be good. Mine was full of small leaves and oak pollen

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Okay I’ll check it! Thanks for the tip

One of my friends girlfriends got way too drunk at a bonfire and I drove her CRV back to her house, and being a dude that drives a miata and a 4.0 ranger thinking those were the slowest most torqueless vehicles made, the CRV was so incredibly slow and gutless i was sure something was wrong with it lol

There is a drain whole where the windshield wiper motor is under the gril. That gets plugged up you can use a metal coat hanger to unplug it. Then rinse with clean water. It leaks from blower fan

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Sweet I’ll check it! Thanks for the tip

@frankconsidine5989

Жыл бұрын

​@Smokin Monkey i only know because i had the same problem took me along time to figure it out. lol

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Ya mines been like this for years lol

Never buy a rental jeep. Lol great video

@ZboeC5

5 ай бұрын

Never buy a rental.

Hey guys, you have some great episodes, great cars and locations..but I wonder why you don't have any Grand Cherokees from 1993-1998? It's made for these roads... I have a 1994 and they haven't released a car like this yet.. It's an American classic..

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! To be honest I’m not sure why but they’re not that popular as off road rigs here. I think I know one guy that has one

I have a JK Rubicon now, but my 2005 Ford Escape Limited would of done them trails as well.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

9 ай бұрын

Ya this one is a dirt road basically in the summer but it’s a good time when it’s covered in snow and ice. Definitely would be a good time for you

Tire chains make that kind traction much easier to get around.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

We don’t really use them here where I live. Not even sure they are legal on the roads here so I don’t think I’ve ever met a single person that owns a set lol

@BrentNye

6 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG They would have made a night and day difference. The RAV4 may have made it up the first hill with a pair.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

6 ай бұрын

We go out there to be stupid have fun and spin tires and slide around tire chains. Just sounds like a pain in the ass and it will ruin our fun.

Ice is always sketchy. Just need one guy willing to chain up even on two to tow everybody out.

Looks awesome. Where’s this at?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

4 ай бұрын

Ontario Canada

Jeezzz ,Where are you located??? I want a have fun with you guys!!!

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

Ontario Canada

Instead of a monster winch, get lockers 😂

I'm kinda surprised that there wasn't a Subaru Outback in there for some added fun.. lol

Rental vehicle lol that’s priceless

I gotta ask... why "gun it" on the hills? Doesn't slow and steady win the race? (4-low)

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

In snow and mud if you start to slip you’re not going to catch traction again on the hill and you’ll have to go all the way down backwards hoping not to slide off into the trees. We try to carry as much speed as we can to keep our momentum up so that once it does start to slip you can keep moving forward hopefully

The honda😮😮😮

Rav4 just needs some better tires

That was awesome, but just out of curiosity, why do all those strap extensions instead of using trees for anchoring? Would have been much faster and safer, IMHO

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

If the guy bing pulled has no winch and the guy with the winch doesn’t want to come back any further to sink himself in the deep stuff then you use extensions to get the job done

Damn dude you make some of the most enjoyable offroad adventure videos on KZread. I thought you had over 100k subs. Keep it up you're going to be big one day. Most people just can't make the videos fun. Too much talking, too much cinematic b/s. With your videos it feels like we're right there with you enjoying the challenge. p.s I LOVE iced up mud/snow pools. Some of the most fun you can have.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man really appreciate that!

Is this in the collingwood area?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

9 ай бұрын

No it’s near kawartha

Put=some decent tires on the RAV, such as Bridgestone Blizzaks.

people bash these cars but they still got it

I have a Rubicon Recon and won't do this lol. .He's my prince 🤠

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

That’s why we do the crazy stuff so you don’t have to lol

@AllBECKnoBITE

10 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG fun to watch Lol

where do u guys do your off road? im also from Ontario

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

All over, muskoka, Halliburton, perry sound, bobcageon, barrie, Whitby, angus, Milton, shelbourbe lol anywhere we can find a place we go. If you wana come out message me on Instagram

@timothydayao6686

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG gotcha will dm u there! just subscribed! thanks again

3:45 he'll my fuel gage is always on because I drive a 2001 dodge ram that has been getting a avg mph of 9mpg

@SmokinMonkeyOG

8 күн бұрын

Mice chewed through my sending unit wiring so no more fuel gauge for me lol

I am new to the Jeep community, I recently bought a 2019 jeep unlimited sport altitude, I came with 255/70R18 all-season tires, I would like to put a little more aggressive tires on it, I am not into rock crawling, only light trails is the plan for now. If I put spacers 1.5 or 2" high, I understand could fit bigger tires, but would I lose comfort when driving on the road? If this is the case, will Fox 2.0 or the Bilstein 5100 shocks help me get a smoother ride on the route? New subscriber here....

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

The spacer lift will definitely get you the clearance for larger tires but the ride will be the same if not a bit more harsh because of the heavier wheels and tires. If you can I would get a lift because the new shocks and springs will ride a lot better than stock on road and of course off road. Even my 2022 Gladiator Rubicon I’m planning to do a lift because of the ride quality over a spacer lift and I already have fox shocks from factory. Check out the mopar lift or anything that runs the fox shocks or possibly falcons. Bilstein is also a very good brand and I would run them myself if I got em for a good price too. For tires the BF Goodrich KO2 will be perfect for light trails, snow and mud. But they’re great on road with lighter weight than most other all terrain tires to save on fuel. My other option would be a falcon wildpeak I have them on my gladiator and I love them on road and off road

@Checo1

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG Thank you for your recommendation. I was thinking of a leveling kit not much maybe 1.5 to 2" and changing the shocks for better ones. I just want to maybe be able to fit 33". Will this work and still give me a better ride on the pave that the stock shock? The Mopar kit is out of my budget at the moment, this is the reason I am trying to save a little bit by not going with a complete lift kit but a leveling kit and new shocks.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Жыл бұрын

Ya that would give you a better ride than stock if you go that route

@jasonh4167

Жыл бұрын

I have a 14' 2dr Rubicon stock still and the tire choice is key to wheeling for me. If I lift mine it will be a max 2" because jeep did all the R&D to make it good. When you build your jeep up,bigger this and that, is when things break, not going that route I have a winch to get me out,up, over what ever stops me. "Lockers before lightbars"✌😆

@KarstRats

10 ай бұрын

For a good comfort feel. 4.5 inches and 33s feels pretty darn good. And is pretty darn good when youre not rock crawling.

Were you in 4low on that final hill climb?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

5 ай бұрын

Yup

I give you an idea I am also an owner of jeep grand cherokee wj 4.7 v8, American Muscle Car buy that vehicle stronger and powertech Suv + jeep but should have selectable track model And use here is trick part now use always wheels chains yeah Buddy wheels chains ⛓️ suitable for muddy , slippery , snowfall with rains you can conquer that types of terrains 😂😂😂 Now use my methods next time

Smokin Monkey where y'all doing this ? Are you in Canada as in Ontario ?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

9 ай бұрын

Yup lol

@weissmag

9 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG I recognize the terrain features as Ontario , so may I come out to a light offroad event since I just bought a 2001 TJ ! I was watching your videos as part of my decision making process to purchase a Jeep, and especially The TJ. I just wanna go light off road for now though until I figure this thing is gonna keep running for a while ...lol Where abouts are you guys? Jesse.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

9 ай бұрын

Located near Toronto. But all the trails are about 3 hour drive each way. If you want message me on Instagram and we can set something up

@weissmag

9 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG ok and what is your instagram ?

I have not seen Noone more rookier than you and your team. Thanks for making me laugh a lot

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

That’s what we’re here for

Is this in Peterborough Ontario?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

7 ай бұрын

Hogsback road not sure if that’s in peterborough but it’s close

@randalsweeting661

7 ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG i used to drive that trail all the time years ago. I'm glad its still open

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OMG ya'll got a Rav4 out there too?! Somebody's brain isn't firing on all pistons!🤣

did that rav4 have its transfer case locked?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

3 ай бұрын

Not sure

25:14 Facebook Marketplace be like: "Never offroaded, driven lightly, ice cold AC. 25,000 USD, no lowballers, firm in price."

Is there a Pub at the top.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Ай бұрын

Not that I know of lmao

I wonder how my Power Wagon would fair. Probably wouldn’t even fit 😂.

@SmokinMonkeyOG

10 ай бұрын

You would do fine my buddy was there with his AT4 and it fit perfectly

just to learn more, you where in 4Lo right all the time ?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

Ай бұрын

Yes it give you better control and less strain on the engine

@diablostang1927

Ай бұрын

@@SmokinMonkeyOG thanks 🙌

People don't realize the importance of tires. I think the Rav4 would had done much better with better tires.

why didn't yall lock the differentials? it woulda helped a ton

@SmokinMonkeyOG

8 ай бұрын

Once I upgrade the axles or beef up these ones I’ll get lockers for the TJ. For now I don’t trust the Dana 30 and 35 locked with how I drive. Too many of my buddies have destroyed their Dana 35 when locked so it’s open diffs till I get some stronger shafts or Dana 44s

CLASSIC >> 15:08

At what PSI was the rental stock JL aired down?

@SmokinMonkeyOG

5 ай бұрын

It was so long ago to be honest I don’t even know if they did air that thing down lol

15:07 ole scarry azz😂

@donharrus9994

3 ай бұрын

The rental will probably just end up as some bull manchick ride with figurine 🐍 lined across the dash