2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the mud - WK2 off-roading

[@marklewin8]

Good job yo. For those whom dont know, having the right tires can be the difference between unstoppable and getting stuck.

[@mostwantedni]

What are the right tires

[@Ant6O7]

@@mostwantedni he’s on an MT(Mud Terrain) tire

[@kjay2638]

It's nice to see that Jeep is keeping the Grand Cherokee an off road legend! :)

[@MrGreenelight]

Have you seen the Trackhawk?

[@Inferno45]

@@MrGreenelight You are acting like they dont make the Trail-Hawk. They can make a street version and an offroad version. its a good business decison.

[@livalittle100]

I love how capable these are while still being stupidly comfortable.

[@Dcc357]

Yeah it's a Unibody crossover with independent suspension all around, and it still hauls ass almost like a real SUV with a frame. The air suspension then makes its ride mushy and firm at the same time giving it a nice ride, while being able to have good handling (you can feel the 5000 pound weight though). My experiences driving one have always put a smile on my face.

[@monarchco]

+Dcc357 Honestly weight isn't that bad. Then again I was used to a full sized Fort Expedition with enough modification on it pushing it to 6200 lbs.

[@92clintonr]

Really didn't do anything difficult in this video though?

[@size1up]

Its been 5 years since that comment. I wonder if it stood the test of time.

[@fenrix2490]

@@size1up yes

[@Dcc357]

I was playing with our 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in the snow up on the mountains last month. It uses Quadra-Drive II, and it NEVER got stuck. I never even used the snow setting, and left it on auto mode. The tires on it were Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor tires. The super tiny turning radius was also a HUGE help up there because of some cramped areas where there was a restaurant and neighborhood with countless vehicles roaming the place. I did put it on its second highest suspension height though because I didn't take the front air dam off, and the snow was deep in some areas.

[@monarchco]

+Dcc357 good move. it cracks easily.

[@alexandervouzenthal8163]

Impressive. I have an E class at the moment but I'm starting to lean towards this prepper type of anti zombie cars with good offroad characteristics and tall ride height, good trunk space

[@alextorres9029]

Your jeep looks beast especially in the mud

[@scottbozarth8459]

Not to take away from the Grand in any way, (I love that rig, every iteration of it), but most of that is due to your tires. Those Toyo Open Country M/Ts are gnarly.

[@Inferno45]

Yes its a great combo. Good tires + Good Truck = good time in the mud

[@FranklinGray]

How are they in deep snow?

[@jimcole2648]

Nice jeep. Advise would be roll up windows when wheeling.

[@Mp57navy]

+Jim Cole Never roll up the windows when in water. Ever. Unless you are keen on drowning. It might only be 20 cm deep for show purposes there, but if you are crossing a riverbank, and suddenly your car drops deeper and the engine dies, you want to be able to get out.

[@sirtubemaster]

+Mp57navy I never leave without my seat belt cutter or window breaker for that reason!

[@ethanmcleod8819]

Ah. Nothing sound better then the screeching sound of mud in the window track.

[@احمدسعد-د2د1ب]

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[@احمدسعد-د2د1ب]

بشهر

[@Retro-cartoonz]

The overlands have 4 low… a fully loaded JGC is so freaking comfortable off-roading you got to feel it to believe it ,the air suspension s on them are in a class of its own…

[@marcinrosol4765]

a lot of people told me not to buy jeep but turns out to be my grand cherokee altitude is the best vehicle i ever bought,,and i had a new benz cla 250 before i traded it for gc..love my jeep,everything works as it should and its so god damn comfy..i think i just might become jeep fan//well its been just over a year since i bought it ,,still loving it..in all fairness it does consume little bit more fuel than average but if you get pentastar no premium fuel is needed.

[@jacobschmiege4765]

That is a 2014 Laredo, it does not have 4-low. It is a quadtrac 1. Thus it has no way to shift into 4-wheel, it is always in that state, essentially making it an all wheel drive. That being said, an impressive display for that drivetrain

[@bikepimp72]

On the back it said Limited, but not for sure if it really was

[@teamjesus6383]

Tires are the key here i would think. The first week i had mine my 2015 JGC practically bottomed out just trying to take it around my yard in the Fall Time. I spent a good half hour rocking it forward and backwards in a few spots just to get enough momentum to free it up and back to my driveway.

[@SergioLopez-tq6wq]

Nice Jeep. I like the combination of white as primary color and black for details 😎👌

[@SasikaSamarakoon]

I've got the same

[@blueschild61]

It's the pedal on the right, Nancy.

[@brad11344]

blueslove61 haha tell him Susan

[@RickHavok]

lawl

[@HankandBrutusLiveForever]

😄😄😄😂

[@fillupbankx5622]

@Collin Daniel rally is

[@mguerrero8787]

Wk2 is great suv crazy comfortable and drivable still real capable offroad

[@cleehammer1210]

Very sweet jeep! Thanks for sharing!

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

2:05 it couldn't go forward so it pulled it sideways!!!! That thing is pulling!!

[@димакруглов-м8э]

This generation of grand cherokee wk2 on a solid frame, the new wl is no longer available, the dealer in Australia sent me with regards to the welded frame in wk2: Monocoque Body with Built-in Ladder Frame They say that superior off-road handling capability could only come at the expense of on-road smoothness. They have obviously never driven grand cherokee . By incorporating a lightweight and highly rigid monocoque body with a built-in ladder frame that provides added resistance to torsion and flexing and fixing them atop a dynamic independent suspension, Grand cherokee achieves an unprecedented combination of all-terrain control and luxury-sedan comfort. For added durability, grand cherokee now makes more extensive use of galvanized steel body panels, while the new aluminum hood panel reduces weight for better handling.

[@Iverbraidhead]

So true! I just bought a 2016 overland with 127k km, but AT tires on it and its already a beast on our bad tracks in Portugal! 🤩🤩🤩

[@clearedhot7030]

Good to see one in the mud, because 99% of Jeeps never leave the pavement.

[@aleksanderkubacki6052]

Whaaat xD

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Especially the new ones, 110 out of 100 driven by middle upper class city people getting groceries

[@jovanmonroe461]

I'm definitely getting one when I finish nursing school. 😍

[@trbreek2746]

Jovan Monroe did u ever get one

[@slobodan619]

Used jeep, 16kmiles , 2014 ...20,000$ one owner, good maintenance, perfect condition.

[@cashmiller2999]

That jeep looks nice! I'm glad someone is finally uploading videos of these model JGC off roading. I hope to pay mine off and use the same suspension/tire/wheel combo you used! Looks nice and pretty capable. I've read lightly one the forums about big tires affecting the transmission and 4wd. What's your take on this? Besides that looks like mpg took a hit! (From what I read on the comments)

[@BlackyVue]

Have you paid yours off

[@tomg1066]

@@BlackyVue repo...

[@IslenoGutierrez]

Love the look of that white grand Cherokee playing in the mud

[@JoseGomez-le4gr]

Am I the only one that thinks off roading looks better in a white vehicle?

[@zackattack6756]

Never something I really consider, but I think you're right.

[@youtubestudio2081]

I noticed a perfectly good dirt road you could have taken

[@zcplayer1]

feel like jeep looks better when there is mud on it.

[@dg1738]

Is it stock suspension or lifted?

[@Dei_Gratia_Rex]

Just the video I needed to see.

[@jckdnls9292]

Why do you accelerate and stop in the mud once you're moving keep constant throttle... Don't stop

[@МаксимМиклащук-д7в]

Джаз і на

[@yeetimusputimus1985]

Youll dig into the mud if you keep constant throttle?

[@M5verdriver]

Cool video, what is your rim and tire setup? Mopar rock slider?

[@dustin467]

+Jose Suazo I went with 17" KMC XD Rockstar II wheels and 32" Nitto Trail Grappler 265/70R17 with the Old Man Emu 2" suspension lift. You're right about the rock rails; they're a pain to get on and they aren't much of a step, but they can handle anything you can throw at them...including the entire weight of the Jeep!

[@michaelhorn4540]

I love my 2011 hemi grand and have no problem thinking it will go anywhere, unfortunately it's a damn money pit requiring constant expensive repairs

[@kigors1]

Nice..., what are the sizes of rims and tires. They make a good off-road look to your Jeep.

[@dustin467]

I went with 17" KMC XD Rockstar II wheels and 32" Nitto Trail Grappler 265/70R17. Most of the off-road look comes from the Old Man Emu 2" Suspension Lift. If you're going for the look versus the utility then I'd save the money and put the 2.5" spacer lift from Rocky Road Outfitters on. The tires don't rub at all, but I think that's because I have the lift to help with clearance on the front tires. www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/2014/WK2_OME.pdf www.rocky-road.com/wk2-lift-kit.html

[@mikevazquez8993]

I need to get some off-road​ action as well.. well done... respect.

[@comegetjoe]

Whats with the camera showing wavy footage?

[@celilexus]

blacked out makes it look so much cooler

[@goodeal69]

This looks like the Altitude package on the loredo

[@JB-wt7mu]

Top tip when in mud on flat surface you shouldn’t be using 4 lo unless the idea is to get stuck.

[@dg1738]

Beautiful car! What trim?? Summit ?

[@knight1987]

Love your jeep man. Can you please post in your description what kind of mods you did to your vehicle? are the rock sliders an addition?

[@xMuShAdDx]

+Techswreck looks like he has mopar rock sliders. Rocky Road Outfitters makes some as well. much cheaper and easier to install than the Mopar versions, but the mopars are nice because they act as a step more than the RRO.

[@dustin467]

+Techswreck I added the info to the description a while back, but never responded...so here's my better late than never comment!

[@FranklinGray]

Did this have LSD in the rear? My wife's 2012 GC only gets 2 wheels working when in snow or ice and therefore just so so works. I took it to the shop and they said there is nothing wrong with it, just how open diffs work.

[@audia8long1]

NICE SUSPENSION AND TIERS SETUP,TRY THAT WHIT STREET TIERS AND NO GO

[@yeetimusputimus1985]

I have toyo mt they are mud terrains but the work as good all seasons.

[@eclecticaro]

Hi. What rims and tyre size do you have. I looks really good 👍

[@ELV943]

White with the mud? That's a good look!

[@JackS425]

its weird at the end when the two wheels were spinning, i couldn't see the other side but i thought that they were supposed to have some kind of lockers or something in them.

[@dustin467]

+Jack S The Quadra Trac-I uses the brakes to act like diff-locks, so instead of it instantly putting torque to the other wheel it has to spin, get detected spinning, then the brake is applied to the wheel spinning, and THEN it'll put torque to the other wheel. It's a great innovation, but pales in comparison to true locking differentials. Oh, and even if you get the Quadra Trac-II that has locking diffs it'll only apply to the rear diff, the front will still work as I described above.

[@JackS425]

+Dustin Koenning ah OK. yeah it's pretty cool technology I agree. Feels like a down grade from my WJ with quadra drive.

[@dustin467]

I agree. Check out this post from Thomas Maresh "Perhaps a poor word choice. I meant that the front axle is locked to the rear axle through the transfer case so that the front wheels spin at the same speed as the rear. The WJ (99-04, which I have) has QuadraDrive, where the diffs are Limited Slip using VariLock (hydraulic geroter pumps), which is a little different than the typical LSD, but it's still just an LSD. The WK (05 - 10) has QuadraDrive II, where the diffs are electronic LSDs UNTIL the computer says enough is enough and will lock the diffs (both front *& rear). With the WK2, the model seen in this video, they dropped the locker from the front diff so it now has only traction control, but the rear diff will still eventually lock. In all cases, when the driver puts it in 4Lo, the front axle is locked to the rear and the ratio is upped from 1:1 to 2.72:1. The other options in the GCs are SelecTrac and QuadraTrac II, which do not have LSDs." Pretty informative and lines up with what you said.

[@JeepSrt-dr9fg]

Awesome these things look so good off road

[@rjr1227]

Cool video...great job camera guy

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I can't tell for sure, but it looks like you could use some better tires.

[@yeetimusputimus1985]

? They worked great theyre mt tires

[@Kilohoku69]

Ahhhh Yeaaahhh...!!!!! JGC FTW!!!!!!!

[@ivanmatz5812]

Hey, quick question, what mods have you done to it? Just wheels and tyres? Or have you put on a lift as well? Thanks!

[@michael_dugan]

Does that have air suspension and if so does the lift kit effect the air suspension?

[@Cyphertext87]

It looks like the 2014 Jeep SRT Red Vapor Package with white paint. That's the one I am about to buy but a 2015 instead

[@fsupiphi2]

Sounds like the camera man is gently weeping the whole video

[@cristianolaru3373]

Poză ttt099999vyj

[@Brandon-mf5uh]

It made me sad.

[@naplesnative2394]

😂😂😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@YaaBoyB]

😂😂😂😂

[@MZwarhawk]

It's his car

[@johnwoodford4347]

i can't get spare parts for my 10 year old jeep x

[@cbr600rrRT1]

Where did you get the rock rails?

[@Tylerwhofishes]

Nice vid, what tires are you running? I just bought a 2015 Laredo 4x4 with the quadra-trac II. I live just up the road in New Braunfels. Have you ever tested the trails at the Hill Country Adventure Park?

[@dustin467]

Tylerwhofishes I went with the Nitto Trail Grappler 265/70R17 (31.97" OD, 11.02 " Width). I haven't yet, but of all the places I looked it seemed like the best. I'll post when I'm heading that way some weekend. www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com/

[@cyc00000]

The ol jeep goes alright in the mud. Do you have lockers or open diffs?

[@FirePoo]

cyc00000 on the newer GC's, the "trail rated" badge should mean it has an electronic locking rear differential, with skid plates. Of course all of them have brake assisted traction control to send power to the wheel when one slips, but that trail rated badge means that + more.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

@@FirePoo The GC TrailHawks have an LSD in the rear, no locker.

[@brad11344]

Finally using a jeep the right way. Kinda weird to hear someone say no 4 low just "mud setting "

[@fnava2110]

One day ill try this .........right before I sell the truck lol 😆

[@toltecainn4653]

Es indiscutible el poder de la Cherokee no obstante el terreno en la que se está probando es firmé...

[@graywoulf]

Poor JGC. Now, would a stock JGC do that? 🤔🙄

[@StarOasis26]

I have a 2012 rear two wheel drive. Mine would get stuck

[@MrSteelknife]

Edward Snowden driver?)))

[@SlackTideWanderer1810]

Is it stock lift ? Leveling kit or is it air ride ? Just picked up the same ride. Looking for what I can do tire wise with minimal lift

[@iced87]

fuck yeah im getting one! been saving for a while and im almost there!

[@Amarillobymorning777]

My 2001 WJ 4.0. NO big difference between them.

[@yeetimusputimus1985]

​@@Amarillobymorning777 what? Theres a massive difference, the 4.0 may feel tourqier but really isnt and is on no power. But to each his own.

[@marwyatho6109]

New jeep lover im 💯 team jeep, awesome video, bro my wife have a Compass, my new hobby is go muddying in off-roading,the views are so beautiful man, get your own channel everybody have channels on jeep wrangler's

[@chrislegare1940]

Get an old xj. If you like offroading and need a multi purpose car that would be far superior to any new jeep. They are a lot more reliable too

[@Amarillobymorning777]

Compass is ugly.

[@yeetimusputimus1985]

​@@Amarillobymorning777 new ones ok but that model year looked 10 years older than it actually wau

[@adamrobinson3126]

What lift kit and tires? Did you install the lift yourself? If so how difficult was it?

[@CraigArndt]

These GC's are too nice now to do this. You also never use four low in the mud.

[@rockymountboy]

In the GC, 4Lo is the only way to lock the transfer case.

[@brad11344]

Craig Arndt no a Mercedes m550 is too nice for this. These fiat's are made for this

[@chadm528]

brad11344 you do know that these use a mercedes ml chassis right?? Lol

[@taipramanovski5955]

Craig Arndt mi kgkb mm blklh

[@ronguyer2900]

Where in San Antonio is this? I'd make the drive from Austin in my 02 Durango just go have fun....lol

[@dustin467]

+Ron Guyer I'm sure you'd find better in your area, but the spot's right behind this guy's house 15723 Eagle Cliff St San Antonio, TX 78232

[@silverrain99205]

I have a white WJ. I love it.

[@dakotaosmer4391]

Mud is mud. Don’t matter if you’re in a Jeep or a Chevy. It’s always gonna be a good messy time

[@WadePhillips93]

I was wondering, how has the lift and tires effected your gas mileage?? I'm thinking of doing this to mine

[@dustin467]

Well...the gas mileage took a hit, and not like it was great to start with either. With the larger tires the gas mileage is a little off anyways (I haven't really tested it to be sure but I think that if I was really getting 17 mpg it would read about 15 mpg). You could do the math using the 32 OD tire etc. All together though my in town reading is about 13-14 mpg and highway tops out at 17-18 mpg (remember these are falsely low). But take this with a grain of salt considering that I'm always first out of a red light and I make good use of my radar detector on the highway. Also, I removed the front air dams/spoiler below the bumper to make it look better. I still think the look is worth it, it stands out and has the stance that Jeep should've given it from the start. If you don't use it for off roading you should go with the RRO 2.5" lift and save some cash to put toward the wheels/tires.

[@tc1uscg65]

Dustin Koenning Sounds normal. My 09 KK now has goodyear Duratrac's, 255/65 16's, Old Man EMU 3inch suspension lift, JCR offroad rockrails (stage 3) full skids and custom front steel bumper that tips the scall at 124lbs w/o the winch stuck in the receiver hole and class III/Iv rear hitch. My MPG city is 12. Hwy is 16 on a good day and if you tach under 2k RPM. But we all know Jeep/Chrysler can't make a gas burner that is just OK on gas. My daily driver is a 2013 VW Passat TDi. Long hwy drives net me 58mpg. City stop and go, 42. BIG difference. My 02 KJ isn't tricked out and gets 14 city. 18 hwy. Not much better then the 09.

[@SkarryTerry]

hope youre wheeling skills improved since this video.... you feather the pedal like a teenager on his driving test.

[@felipecabrera3853]

When the traction control is on does it makes noise like you can hear from the inside of the truck ? Just making sure mine is not broken lol

[@dustin467]

Felipe Cabrera No, you shouldn't hear anything at all. Go get it checked out.

[@felipecabrera3853]

Dustin Koenning you think we change information email or phone Num if your cool with that I have some more questions... cus idk if is different in the snow or the ice when I change it to snow Mode if my front tires start to slip I can hear the Clicking noise Iike trying to get traction

[@dustin467]

Clicking is normal; it's solenoids opening and closing. It should sounds the same as when you change gears from park to drive or reverse, but anything more than this is not normal. If you want to know what's normal line up against a concrete wall where sounds will reflect off of the drivers side into the window and listen for the clicking sounds when shifting...this is normal. If it sounds different than this then have it checked out.

[@dustin467]

I doubt you should be able to hear clicking above the noise of your tires, but if it's consistent with the solenoids then don't worry. Without hearing it I can't tell you much...post it here and let others and I help you out.

[@felipecabrera3853]

Dustin Koenning oh okay thanks.. what's the name of your lift

[@631streetcars7]

Did you find a way to disable traction control completely?

[@Jd-bu1cv]

Why no one talking about the weird ass camera or am I seeing things

[@EugenioSena.official]

Great video 🚗

[@JLRUBITRON]

how the heck did u get 255k views on this

[@dustin467]

+todd holzwarth Not sure...we just went out after work looking for some fun and then posted it. I wonder the same thing myself. I like your setup, it looks really nice!

[@monarchco]

+Dustin Koenning tags & description. Your video ranks #6 for WK2 searches and #14 for grand cherokee searches

[@monarchco]

+Dustin Koenning tags & description. Your video ranks #6 for WK2 searches and #14 for grand cherokee searches

[@camaroman101]

367k now

[@YK-xd3mj]

Todd Holzwarth plz upload more videos yourself

[@unjust7156]

i think it says limited on the back , but it looks like an SRT from the outside. can you please tell if which is it? . and if it's limited , why does it look like an SRT? . very nice vehicle btw ^^ .

[@dustin467]

Free man It's just a Laredo, but I blacked out all the chrome with Plasti Dip and added a 2" lift/tires/wheels.

[@unjust7156]

Dustin Koenning i see , it looks so good btw , i mean both sporty and luxurious ^^ . and i love the tires too , you have a very nice taste ^^ .

[@Citizen_]

Dustin Koenning I am looking around at Jeeps currently and gotta say, I think i might go with your exact setup and a few tweaks

[@TechGuy893]

Dustin Koenning 35inch tires?

[@dustin467]

Alex Jhon I wish! They're 32" which is the largest you can fit without bending the pinch weld. I actually considered cutting the fenders like they did on the trailhawk concept, but I couldn't find any fender flares that would work without getting them custom made.

[@ElvisSalic]

What rims are those you have on? i am thinking on purchasing some like that for mine

[@dustin467]

I went with 17" KMC XD Rockstar II wheels and 32" Nitto Trail Grappler 265/70R17.

[@Blnd602]

hi your jeep has quadra drive 2 or quadra track 2 system?

[@captain8960]

Most come with all drive

[@spraypainting1982]

I just leased one. Very impressed

[@brucewhite7069]

Need a deeper mud hole for that grand cherokee

[@jdariusbobbitt9920]

Is it a V8?

[@PizzaJuiceVR]

V6

[@khaled0770]

V6 or V8 ?

[@raulnnz6479]

V6

[@kalasn]

i wondering if those tires will work fine on my wk2 trailhawk with QL ?

[@CB-DFWRealtor]

Level kit or lift? What size tires?

[@blackcape22]

Is this front wheel drive when not in 4x4 mode?

[@damianblu]

I believe it's AWD when not 4wd.

[@tireswing]

How did that plastic dip hold up after this?

[@dustin467]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/enTLg2qnjrmhgs0 It didn't mess with it to be honest. It can handle power washing and all.

[@brendanwilson8977]

Transfer case would have failed by now...

[@dustin467]

Still going strong at 115,000 miles!

[@menotyou7762]

best looking SUV, Most capable SUV and damn its a comfy SUV. Only thing I wish is that the Grand Cherokee could make me breakfast

[@gustavososa4364]

Hi, good review! But what about the moose test of this truck? Is that as it is shown in the KZbin?

[@andresgarcia3516]

On to the dealership for repairs and recalls.

[@yeetimusputimus1985]

None at all

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

Despite its off-road capability, I just wonder who the hell is going to clean that thing off... I can’t imagine the steps they’ll need to take just to get it ALL. I cringe knowing that shit is going to go inside the window track once he rolls those windows up and down. All in all, I just hope these trucks hold up to the test of time if we were to take them off-roading like this.

[@abrahamjk4596]

Anyone know where I can get the side rails like that?

[@RT-xj3of]

AbrahamJK4 chief products has one along with OFFROAD animal. Both are starting around 1k

[@cesarconh895]

I wish this type of shit also showed up on Carfax

[@rexman971]

that way you know your 4x4 can actually offroad.

[@rcrocker02]

this is what it's made for. if you want something that hasn't been off road then buy a model that isn't made for off road

[@gregwwinkler]

Buy new?

[@sysadmins_life]

Это типо грязь? Я так из гаража выезжаю каждый день....

[@titojanzen4388]

ROOT KIT pop no

[@sandal8443]

И чем ты гордишся.что мы живем в говне и грязи!

[@ricksize5118]

How is your gas mileage with the new tires?

[@dustin467]

+Rick Size After the tires, lift, and removing the front air dam it's not very good...it's around 13-15 mpg now!

[@marckanthony3141]

What exhaust is on that Jeep

[@riceman03711]

Any vibration issues on highway?

[@dustin467]

None. I just rotated the tires at 5,000 miles and had barely begun to notice some vibration in the steering wheel at 55 mph. When I rotated them I noticed they were wearing a little more on one side than the other (alignment could of been a little closer to straight from the beginning though). After a few hundred miles more there's no vibrations and the road noise has gone back down to a low hum. I'm really impressed with Nitto on these tires!

[@riceman03711]

Thanks man, looking at a couple setups. Yours has been the best I have seen. One of the more aggressive tire setup up also. Getting my ducks in a row before I purchase one.

[@timmygunz7103]

Looks like me trying to get out of driveway everyday