The confidence a stock Rubicon can give a complete noob is hilarious.

Nice! I was in the area about 1-1/2 months ago for 3 days of easy wheeling with my new '24 Colorado ZR2 (700miles on the clock). I'm a total noob, so, I definitely wouldn't have wanted to take that route! In fact, I may never want to do anything that difficult, I think I'm more of an overlanding guy. I went thru Onion Creek and continued up hideout Canyon to the top, and that was sketchy enough for me! The ZR2 did everything like it was nothing, I'm just happy I didn't do anything stupid, especially since I always go out solo. Nice vid!

Well your buddy is definitely never wheeling again lol. If he does, make sure to record it again! First damage is the worst, after that it’s not so bad.

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 I think he was ok with it by the end of the trip. Once he gets it lifted and bigger tires on there he should be more confident. Scraping every 20 yards can be fatiguing.

I've taken a few first timers out, my fins and things video took my friend in his sequoia out. He was in tears by the end after scraping the steel bumpers. He almost had my fiance drive his truck down some of the obstacles lol!

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

If it ain’t scraping then I’m not smiling lol. Fins and things is a bit of a snooze fest 😴, I wouldn’t do it again

Awesome! Great video! I don't have a much experience and have given my jeep a few black eyes but I still believe what a real Jeep dealer sales person (actual offroader and club leader) told me, you got to scratch it up!

Great video!

@SeekTheOpen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

he aint about that life! LMAO

We ran Rose Garden Hill last week. It has changed a lot!! They bypass at 7:08 is not a viable line anymore, though we did have a friend take it and almost roll. All of the loose dirt has washed away. it is solid rock all the way through the steps on RGH. Drops have gotten deeper. Ledges are more pronounced. Great vid!

Really enjoy your videos! Rocking a 2014 2dr Rubicon X myself.

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for watching.

It's much more fun going up!

Rubicons JLs are crazy capable right off the showroom floor. I don’t like taking such an expensive machine anywhere too crazy, so I went with the Sahara for a bit more luxury for the daily driver. Awesome video!

im getting a new JL and this video help me to visualized the future lol, good video men

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Congrats!

You will gain subscribers in no time

@SeekTheOpen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Oh no the poor jeep lol hell be fine.

Hi from the UK just watched your vid what a trail just got a sub 👍

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

In northern michigan where I live there are really no rocks just rolling sand dunes and muddy forests. Stock suspension with a set of 285's is all you need. I am considering some spacers, though.

Nice video, though I consider a Rubicon to be "factory" but def not "stock".

Your buddy needs a Subaru🤣

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

He sold his Jeep 🙁

@t.o.f.t.s.

Жыл бұрын

@@SeekTheOpen wheelin ain't for everyone.🤷

Looks fun. Onion Creek is on my list.

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

It’s unlike anything else!

@UTAH100

Жыл бұрын

@@SeekTheOpen I bet. Too many good wheelin spots in Moab. Have you tried H*lls Revenge, Shafer, Long Canyon or Chicken Corners yet? Those are some of my favorites. I do them in a UTV.

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

I’ve done hells revenge but not those other ones…yet

@UTAH100

Жыл бұрын

@@SeekTheOpen Hells is a ton of fun. The others are not as hard but more scenic. You definitely want to do them. You can go UP Shafer and Down Long Canyon, or vice versa. Chicken Corners is a must do epic and highly scenic trail in Moab. On the way to Hurrah Pass (halfway) I recommend you do NOT go left into Kane Creek. I did once and completed it but man it was rough and got rougher. I made it all the way out to the county road. Once was enough! Almost had to spend the night there. I've been 6 times. Sounds like you got bit by the MOAB BUG! Good for you. Have you discovered Giliberto's Mexican joint yet? That place is addictive as well. The food trucks near Jailhouse Cafe are great too. I was suppose to be there now but the weather did not cooperate. Told my friend to book the VRBO for April but he gambled with March weather. I was going to drive cross country so I could bring my dog but not when there is snow in many states along the way and 29F in Moab. I was going to camp a few nights first.

Not a good idea hey? Needed at least a 3 inch lift with 37's...ouch!

First thing I had to replace was rear bumper on my 2-dr. Second thing was stock fenders

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

Why did you have the replace the stock fenders?

@joerouth6255

Жыл бұрын

@@SeekTheOpen the tires were basically destroying them at full articulation

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

That is strange. On stock wheels, tires, and suspension?

@joerouth6255

Жыл бұрын

@@SeekTheOpen I have jeep JK fenders are a little different

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

Oh. That explains it.

Any troubles with steering over heating on diesel? Plan on a trip in 2024 with my Jeep Life Wisconsin group.

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

no troubles with over heating

The most leading video I’ve seen in awhile. Stock Jeeps??

@SeekTheOpen

2 жыл бұрын

The JLs are both stock

04:34 a bit of advice, pay off your vehicle first if you are scared to mess it up on the trail. Jesus. 07:50 terrible fucking spotters. If you see the rig is gonna drop on the bumper at least stack a few rocks under the tire. Woulda saved the headache.

Do you air down your tires on those trails?

@SeekTheOpen

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I do about 12 psi.

What route rating could a person with a decade of experience driving cars on paved roads but no experience off pavement expect the least expensive Wrangler with no options and no modifications to negoatiate with no damage other than minor body damage such as the damaged bumper shown in this video?

you are supposed to go up rose garden ,,,,, going down it less fun,,,,, overhaul good job

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure. Thanks. We were overlanding down from Grand Junction to Moab on the Kokopelli that’s why we went down and no up.

@moab6g

Жыл бұрын

@@SeekTheOpen Where are you wheeling most of the time

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

@@moab6g Wisconsin & Michigan most of the time

I bought a Willy’s 2 door. Just for light off roading. My butthole couldn’t handle stuff like this.

@SeekTheOpen

Жыл бұрын

The easier stuff is fun too!

How are those stock?

@SeekTheOpen

2 жыл бұрын

Both of the JLs are stock

That guy does NOT deserve Rubicon. 🤣😂

Not sure I would take a new Jeep on that trail. With my 95 YJ, it would be a lot of fun.

It's a ruby...soooo...

Cant wait to run trails in the southwest again. 🥹 for now enjoying the mud pits ive been finding in Michigan