Just to let everyone know, that was not vertical challenge that you did, unless you have a very well built rig with minimum 38" tires, lockers and a good spotter, don't even think about it
@TwoTXJeepersКүн бұрын
So we did see a sign for vertical challenge coming out of rubicon ridge. But apparently we weren’t on it. I’m navigationally challenged so please forgive the inaccuracy. 😊
@bowman5040Күн бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers it's all good. Glad to see y'all out enjoying jeep stuff and thx for the content. Just didn't want anyone to get in over their head. We just spent 3 hours at the bottom of it doing a trail repair and another broke his axle this past weekend.
@carlcvplow243213 күн бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. Do you think a Gladiator with 3" lift and 37's can conquer all 4 BOH trails? Really enjoyed the video!
@TwoTXJeepers13 күн бұрын
Hey glad you liked it. Ya I think that can do them all. Just be careful on the turns weaving between trees.
@carlcvplow243213 күн бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers Thank you sir! I was more worried about ground clearance, but yes the Gladiator's long wheel base creates it's own challenges for sure, always concerned I'm gonna rip off a tail light. Have watched several of your videos today, gonna subscribe now. Appreciate the speedy response, headed there in October, hopefully good weather.
@TwoTXJeepers12 күн бұрын
Ya our friends with the stock Willys Gladiator was able to do two with a little spotting. Your lift and 37”s will make those much easier. Rubicon ridge has a few ledges going down that might catch your rear bumper if you try them but I think you’ll clear if you’re careful. Fun Run has that tight section with rocks that I think will be the toughest part but ground clearance should be fine. Take it slow and use a spotter or get out to look. Let me know ow how it goes!
@carlcvplow243212 күн бұрын
@TwoTXJeepers I have a tow hitch skid just for that reason, thank you again for taking the time to share your experiences.
@carlcvplow243212 күн бұрын
One more question... does Rubicon Ridge run south to north, mapping routes with ONX now.
@77deerslayer11Ай бұрын
Great video! Finally a good one showing what to except at this park. I drive a leveled 3rd gen Tacoma with a rear locker on 32 inch tires. Do you think I would be able to make it on their 3 diamond rated trails? I would like to try most of the jeep BOH trails.
@TwoTXJeepersАй бұрын
Hey thank you! The only ones I’ve done there are the BoH trails so can’t say about anything else. I think you’ll be ok on Snake and Quartz Canyon. The biggest issue on Rubicon Ridge is the ledges going down. You’ll probably drag your bumper down those if you don’t take the bypass. I wouldn’t try Fun Run unless you’re ok with body damage.
@TXJeepDadАй бұрын
Awesome vid, very well done. I'm heading up in 2 weeks to camp and get all 4 badges. This video has been a great prep !
@TwoTXJeepersАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! I’m guessing they got some storms with the recent hurricane driven weather. If there was a lot of erosion on the trails let us know. Have fun!
@TXJeepDadАй бұрын
@TwoTXJeepers I'll let you know. Taking 2 mild built JTs, should be a blast
@stephenheard8520Ай бұрын
I'm in Texas and have been wanting to go to Hot Springs Off-Road Park for some time. I've watched quite a few videos of the BoH trails there and yours is by far the best I've seen. Very informative and you provided some very useful pointers, especially on the technical spots on each of the trails. Appreciate your insight and taking the time to do this video. Looking forward to going this year.
@TwoTXJeepersАй бұрын
Hey there, glad you liked the video. This is a great park, and beautiful area. Well worth the trip.
@Mddm1233 ай бұрын
Very detailed video, I was looking into these!
@TwoTXJeepers3 ай бұрын
Thank you! If you decide to get a set you can save 20% by using the link in the details section! 😁
@Davin4xe3 ай бұрын
I have the Mopar, they are junk, it's been only 2 years the snap fasteners broke a while ago, mine doesn't really get that much abuse, so it's not an issue, in the winter I use an old set of weathertech I had in my previous JL, they are out of shape, but doesn't allow snow/water to seep through in the winter
@TwoTXJeepers3 ай бұрын
Oh ouch that’s terrible We rarely get snow, but sounds like you might. I’m curious, was the floor drain something you used? Seems like if it worked as intended you’d get a puddle on the garage floor
@randygiddens37873 ай бұрын
Great video and editing. I'd like to go with yall next time.
@TwoTXJeepers3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I try to post up on the JLwranglerforums.com Texas section when I’m planning a trip. Would love to have some company!
@BuckingFastard3 ай бұрын
I did them all in 2021 and never got my badges. Should have sent off for them. Guess I’ll have to go back
@TwoTXJeepers3 ай бұрын
There was a stretch where that was happening a lot. I believe they switched to a different company for order fulfillment and sent a message out saying to message them if you had some missing. That might be worth trying g if the park isn’t close.
@jeeping4fun4 ай бұрын
Great video, love the quick links. Hot Springs is one of my favorite parks. I go twice a year.
@TwoTXJeepers4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. We love the town of Hot springs too. We stayed in one of the historic hotels on a previous visit and my wife swore it was haunted! 😂
@jeeping4fun4 ай бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepersI wouldn't doubt that some of the old Hotels in town would have some interesting things taking place. I usually camp at the park when I visit. Ñ y'all ll should check out Saint Francisville and the Myrtles. Supposed to be Haunted as well
@kirkking66015 ай бұрын
We went there March last year and had a blast.
@brianwynn89915 ай бұрын
What time of year is this? We leave from Indiana in 5 days to head there. Hoping it's not mud city!!!
@TwoTXJeepers5 ай бұрын
Hi Brian, we went Feb 19th so only a month ago. Looking at the weather it seems like it will be mostly sunny leading up to your trip so I don't think you'll have too much mud to contend with. If you've wheeled in Indiana you're probably used to weaving between trees. Be safe, have fun, and thanks for watching!
@kirkking66015 ай бұрын
Hope you trip ends up good. We got a lot of rain this week.
@michaelmeiser32765 ай бұрын
OK, hearing the "hitting the tree story" at dinner was funny enough but seeing and hearing it on video was 10x better. 😂
@TwoTXJeepers5 ай бұрын
Haha yeah it was funny but I don’t want to take it a habit 😂
@johnminter55775 ай бұрын
Thanks for inviting us to go along with you. We had a great time.
@TwoTXJeepers5 ай бұрын
Hey John! I'm glad you could. If you ever plan to go over to Barnwell Mountain or any of the other parks in Texas let us know!
@johnminter55775 ай бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers we sure will.
@charlesbowden92695 ай бұрын
At least yours are fairly level. Ours usually have a good bit of hills and at least one really steep hill. Which cause the people who can't drive to slide into ditches or someone.
@TwoTXJeepers5 ай бұрын
Yeah this one isn’t too bad. The first time we found it we still had all terrains that didn’t do well at all in this greasy muck.
@docfluty7 ай бұрын
great video. Im thinking of this bumper and seeing the clearance issue now gives me pause. Im not smart enough to fab something like you did... but it sure does look great
@TwoTXJeepers7 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! It really is unfortunate they didn't design the bumper like this to begin with. I really like everything else about it.
@bluelance018 ай бұрын
Nice vid! Thanks!
@TwoTXJeepers8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, I hope it was helpful!
@TwoTXJeepers8 ай бұрын
Hey thank you! I didn’t appreciate Bridgeport as much as I should have the first time we went. But being the closest it has started to grow on me. We haven’t made it out to MERUS yet but planning to in the spring. If you have any tips I’d love to hear them.
@JackFrost-xy7yl8 ай бұрын
Good video, your conversation with your wife sounds like me and my wife. We went to Merus out in Amarillo for our first trip to an off road park. I wish I would have gone somewhere closer for our first trip to work out the bugs.
@dbroox8 ай бұрын
How’s reception been with the antenna being inside the hardtop?
@TwoTXJeepers8 ай бұрын
Hey Derek, we tested on a somewhat hilly straight road once. We got about a mile apart with no degradation but didn’t go further. I figured we’d normally be talking to people in our group closer than that.
@angellee930710 ай бұрын
I wonder if you can make some bread in your seasoned JEEP! 😂❤😊
@TwoTXJeepers10 ай бұрын
I'm not sure about bread but I guarantee I can cook hot dogs in the engine compartment.
@matthewrawls118410 ай бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers That's how Red Green cooks his Thanksgiving turkeys.
@aceforever00110 ай бұрын
Lol, I just realized who this was!! I guess that's why it looks so good all the time, I never do that. I just rotate and call it a day. 😂
@TwoTXJeepers10 ай бұрын
Lol shoot I probably wash it more than do you but I wouldn’t say it’s all that often.
@drewncars950510 ай бұрын
At the3:15-4:00 mark my 19 Tacoma on 33s and 3in lift made it up just fine. I’ve done it a few times, going up I think the best line is to stay to the right and not the left. Try that next time and I think everyone will make it up too! Where the blue Jeep placed their front left tire in the hole, stay to the right of that and you’ll get it every time
@TwoTXJeepers10 ай бұрын
Well heck…. I may be going up again this weekend. If I do I’ll give your idea a try. Wondering though if it’s a wheelbase thing.
@drewncars950510 ай бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers I’m not good with Jeep body styles but I went with a 2018 older body lifted 3in on 35s and he made it up the same side I did. We’re both manuals too
@TwoTXJeepers10 ай бұрын
We went and I looked at it but I just wasn’t seeing a good way up the right side. I will say that with it dry (first time I’ve seen that) we walked right up the left with no problem.
@drewncars950510 ай бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers that’s very interesting! I wonder how much different it looks now. It’s definitely much easier when it’s dry. The last time I went up it when it was wet I slid too far to the left and bent a tie rod while my tires were spinning lol
@TwoTXJeepers10 ай бұрын
I had some GoPro technical issues but that I DID get. Will try to upload this week.
@CtPirate Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video!! Great job man very impressive, can't wait to do mine. Glad I waited
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Hey glad you liked it! Give yourself about 4 hours and have a handful of zip ties handy and you’ll be good to go :)
@user-ks3cf9nk3w Жыл бұрын
Bty, his dad is a ham/gmrs op for over sixty years. Good job,son.👍👍
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
AND a wealth of information, thanks for all the tips on the install Dad! By the way, if I did anything wrong in the video it's your fault. 🤣🤣🤣
@terrymo1 Жыл бұрын
This would be a good video for the DIY section of JLWranglerforums.
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
I don't necessarily disagree... but I'm not sure how the admins would feel about me pedaling my wares without being a site sponsor.
@matthewrawls1184 Жыл бұрын
if I ever get a Jeep this info will come in handy! ;) Great video - I normally can't stand the YT "short" format but this one was very well done. You even fooled me into *almost* believing it was a professionally edited and narrated video!
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Lol why thank you! I know you really want to ask where you can get your own hat. Tractor Supply FTW
@TxJeepGirl Жыл бұрын
I think your hat is sexy. Something I’d wear 😂
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
I would 100% let you wear it!
@terencemerritt Жыл бұрын
Who does a five tire rotation
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
If its likely you will be able to use all the tread life before having to replace all the tires a 4 tire rotation might be better. If you have decent odds that you'll damage one and it can't be repaired, the 5 tire rotation might make more sense. Which is better depends a lot on how often you beat up your tires. A 5 tire rotation also makes rotating very easy, you only need one jack/jackstand. Thanks for watching!
@tomthackston1442 Жыл бұрын
On trucks every 5000miles rear to front X them to the back.
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
@@tomthackston1442 yep that’s right. That’s what a 5 tire rotation is doing, the driver front just takes a timeout in the spare position before going on to the passenger rear. Mud tires need rotated more frequently though.
@WillSwingem Жыл бұрын
Big off road tires if driven on the street require slot more maintenance to keep from prematurely wearing
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Very true. I think the recommendation varies by manufacturer but it's usually between 3000-5000 miles. I enjoy doing it so I usually do it a little before 3000 miles and my tread wear is VERY even. Thanks for watching!
@anscers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for recording. My wife and I just got our first Jeep. Didn't realize Texas doesn't have much for public off-roading. Time for roadtrips!
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Ya Texas doesn’t have too much in the way of public land. Nearest to the DFW area are off-road parks in Bridgeport (Northwest OHV), Gilmer (Barnwell Mtn), then Marble Falls (Hidden Falls). A little further out near Amarillo (Merus Adv Park). Big Bend National Park is a must see but you’ll want to go when it’s cooler. Thanks for watching!
@terrymo1 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your color commentator 😂
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
She used to ask all quiet “is it recording?” NOW she won’t stop sassing me so I hope she doesn’t see your comment! 😂
@TxJeepGirl Жыл бұрын
Omg I’m so excited 😆 my very first fan!!!!
@RockLander818 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it!!! I know HF well but have not been to Bridgeport. The last trail looks awesome! If there’s more trails like this I would definitely stop in. Thanks for sharing !
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Thank you! There is a lot more to Bridgeport than I initially thought. If you haven’t been it’s definitely worth a visit.
@RUthrtngme Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Thanks for including us on your vacation drive. It was a wonderful time.
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s always a pleasure spending time with you guys. We need to have a part deux and spend more time there!
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
Unless I missed it, what size tire do currently have on the Jeep and do these aftermarket wheels have a more negative offset by any chance ?. Also is that the stock suspension on your unit ?. The reason I am wondering is that my brother just purchased a Rubicon with the Xtreme Recon package and was thinking of possibly putting the full width Classic Deluxe bumper on and that would be a nasty surprise if the XR package 35 inch tires didn't happen to fit. There are a lot of bumpers out there for Jeeps and am sure they are not all created equal quality or design wise.
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Hey Charles, we've got 315/70r17 BFG KO2 which are the same "metric 35s" the XR comes with but I believe the AEV 2.5" Dualsport lift we have makes ours sit a little bit higher (~1in ?). Our wheels have 4.75" backspace / 0mm offset. I'm not certain what the specs are for the XR wheels but I think it's close. Unfortunately I think the biggest surprise he's going to have with his XR is how frequently he hits his front bump stops though. The XR package, EcoDiesel, and 392 all have bump stops that come down 1 3/8" lower than standard Rubicons. Adding a winch and aftermarket bumper are usually enough to make the reduced up-travel painfully obvious when just driving over train tracks and speed bumps. The cheapest way to minimize hitting the bump stops it is to add a spacer lift. Best riding way is to add an aftermarket lift.
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers From what I see comment wise the XR package gives about that 1.5 inches of lift and as you said the bump stops are modified to use up most of that up travel unfortunately. I've not seen anything so far to explain the back spacing of those special "bead lock ready" wheels relative to the other wheels Jeep offers. I wonder if the prior diesel and the 392 use the same springs or a stiffer spring as I assume those engines or certainly the 392 is heavier. But like you said an economic method would be to add a bit of a spacer to the front spring although not ideal from a ride stand point but "might" be acceptable. He was not interested in putting a lift on it or at least for now as the idea was to leave it fairly stock if possible for warranty purposes other then a few tweaks, the front bumper and winch being the most major change. Without a doubt sometimes when one changes one thing it changes other things and its a snowballing effect one had not counted on. Oh and of interest and probably something you were aware of but we were not until I stumbled across that info, that the Rubicon fenders or at least the front ones sits higher by about 2 inches and therefore the gap between the front of the front fender and the top of an aftermarket bumper would have more gap as I would imagine most bumpers are made to fit them all rather than a Rubicon specific bumper with a higher rise on the top if a full width bumper of course.
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Yep both the diesel and 392 are heavy in the front. I believe all diesel models had the same springs, Sport, Willys, and Rubicon. Like you pointed out, the fenders are different so maybe that's why they all have the longer bump stops? He may consider just using the factory metal front bumper and taking the end caps off. That will still accept a winch and would probably weigh less than the ARB.
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
@@TwoTXJeepers Definitely the factory metal bumper is an option but they are rather pathetic to be honest and don't add to the look of a Jeep. He wanted to see an example of some bumpers on Jeeps up here including the ARB classic before making a decision ( this is up in northern Alberta ) and unfortunately corrosion is a major factor and he cringes at the idea of putting that Jeep on our salt/calcium covered winter roads as that is what ruins every vehicle up here.
@RUBICON-zu6wl Жыл бұрын
Not much of an improvement that tire goes up 1 inch and it will rub!!🤷
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
It’s actually a big improvement. If you look at the beginning I’m barely turning the wheel and it’s rubbing. After the chop I’m turning it close to full lock.
@terrymo1 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying all your videos. Thanks for the step by step explanation of your bumper mod.
@data5amurai Жыл бұрын
Nice video, and great adventure
@BradyW84 Жыл бұрын
That line was notably smoother than my attempt. By far the roughest section of "park road" I've seen.
@michaelfraley-mx3gz Жыл бұрын
Have insurance on it's,!!
@hunter_wolf3248 Жыл бұрын
Just a subtle dis to Subaru😂
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
haha nah... Subaru's are solid and have their place. Crawling rocks just isn't their strong suite.
@RUthrtngme Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these. What a great trip. Sorry we had to split off on the second day. Looking forward to the next one.
@BradyW84 Жыл бұрын
Great work putting this together! Very entertaining!
@JeffCaffey Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@dougstdig Жыл бұрын
Simply love your videos. Dry commentary = awesome, video = very good, flow = excellent and no cringe. Thanks again.
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Lol appreciate the feedback! We plan to hit a couple of parks again in a few weeks. Should be able to get a few more videos up shortly after. Unfortunately I haven’t won the lotto yet so work is still a thing ;)
@michaelsyoutubechannel5857 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I recognize you as a fellow JL Forum member. This trail is on my short list and this was a nice preview of what to expect. Always good to see what you are in for, especially when it's a one way trail!
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Yep awesome forum! Hot Springs ORP gets really slick with rain so take that into consideration when you are planning your trip. Also recommend you build in some time to explore the town of Hot Springs. It has a lot of character.
@---rg1gb Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your review. I think Im going to get one. Cheers!
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
You bet! After you get it installed the key to getting it perfect: if your Jeep pulls right make the whole assembly longer, if it pulls left make it shorter. The adjustment only needs to be done on one side so if I’m going shorter I do the side with more threads showing. Opposite if making it longer. I had to tweak it a bit this week and I suspect it’s because the temperature dropped. Hopefully that isn’t indicative of a pressure leak.
@chancethompson821 Жыл бұрын
I support you for taking the harder line on that first obstacle on Bradys revenge!✊️
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Lol much appreciated!
@walkertexaswrangler Жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you recall the names of these trails?
@TwoTXJeepers Жыл бұрын
Hey unfortunately no. I believe No Winch Hill is the actual name of the one trail but their map doesn't have most trails labeled. I think we were South of either High Top or Godzilla. www.cityofbridgeport.net/DocumentCenter/View/4301/Map-and-Back-June-2019_Page_1
@RUthrtngme Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great time. Wish I could’ve joined you both.