2021 Jeep Willys Off-road Review

[@jaycrane761]

I bought a jluw and couldn’t be happier with it! Willys package is perfect for the guy who dose light trails like this one here in this video. Now it’s cheaper than the rubicon and let’s be honest not every thing on a rubicon is going to stay on it if your a hard core wheeler. so why not get the cheaper model and add your own axels and lift to site your needs! And I would say 75% of all Rubicon owners will never use it to the full extent of its ability anyway and the other 25% of the ones should be buying the Willys package because they’re the ones who are going to rip out axels for one tons put a lift on it and just make it for what suits their needs. Nice review thanks

[@brianmiranda6262]

FINALLY MORE REVIEWS ON THE WILLYS. we need to see some more of these. I call them the baby rubicons.

[@dkintop2103]

I have one, can confirm, extremely offroad capable right off the lot with the willy's package. Best bang for buck imo

[@shmac96]

This was a great video of just what realistic off roading for the everyman looks like. Living vicariously through you from Germany. Thank you!

[@davidcampbell1760]

Cool, I just bought one waiting for them to build it. I got the 2-door soft top, V6 and 6-speed manual, excited.

[@R3LF13]

Hey how long did they say? Thinking about trading in my 17 willys

[@davidcampbell1760]

@@R3LF13 6-8 weeks. Been 3.5 weeks so far. 2017 is pretty new still why trade it in?

[@R3LF13]

@@davidcampbell1760 oh wow, that's a while, but I'm not surprised. The used car market is way up and they are offering me a pretty good trade in. I have put a decent amount of miles on it in just 4 years (drove 22 hours to Moab recently), and so I'm tempted to trade willys for willys. Either that or I'll go to stage 2 and "re-modify" my 17 😆

[@davidcampbell1760]

@@R3LF13 lol I'm driving a 2004 Ranger with 335k on it. We are talking about driving out west a couple weeks after we get it.

[@R3LF13]

@@davidcampbell1760 that's impressive mileage! Enjoy the Jeep - since you are knowledgeable enough to buy a willys with a manual, I know you will!

[@farmiddlepodcast9468]

Just bought mine Friday! Got the unlimited. Glad to know it is off road capable fresh off the lot! Have a lot of trails within a few hours drive from me.

[@R3LF13]

It's loud, it's windy...I knew what I was getting into. Liked just for that 💯

[@stevealvarado8053]

I have a 4DR Willys... very underrated trim but extremely capable. BTW, you camera work and video editing is top notch. Look forward to more videos from you!

[@SammyZaidi8]

Thanks Steve! And agreed. I’ve got a video in the works driving from Maine to California but I haven’t had a chance to touch it yet since starting up school. Hopefully should be posted in the next couple of months!

[@1972mercurycougar]

On tight trails, there is no other choice. For me, 2door Wranglers are the Choice. Willys, have a rear posi (limited slip) with Rubicon wheels and shocks. Perfect!! 95 percent of northern Wisconsin trails, this Wil suffice. Great choice!!

[@Alien300Blackout]

Is the rear differential in this Willys the same as a lunchbox locker?

[@1972mercurycougar]

We just call them a Trac-Lok, (Posi) for slang. Never herd lunchbox locker term.

[@johnlogan9417]

@@Alien300Blackout Watch "My Cousin Vinny" for an excellent description of Positraction. Yes, I'm serious.

[@Ladysman_217]

Just ordered a 22 JLUW from Jeep. Live in WI so we added seat heaters, hardtop, and the selec-trac transfer case. Can't wait to drive it on the lake.

[@pastel5228]

Love this Jeep. Extremely capable Jeep in almost any condition

[@Jeeppeeps]

I will with my 21 Willys in Maine all the time in Acton Shapleigh and Lebanon

[@davidcarriker3421]

Enjoy the Willys vids. Ordered a two door Willys (manual) on 02/26, dealer notified that it was produced yesterday 03/15. Mine is also a softtop. Could you do a vid showing the noise of the softtop at 65mph or so? I plan to keep mine stock, and am interested in trail rides and exploration.

[@SammyZaidi8]

Ooh congrats man! Yeah so I can tell you that it does get pretty loud if you’re going that fast lol. Enough that if you have the radio on, you’ll definitely be cranking it up a fair bit to hear. It’s a little intimidating at first but you’ll get used to it pretty quickly. I’ll include a sound test next video.

[@mopar21]

How long did it take from order to delivery?

[@SammyZaidi8]

@@mopar21 took like 5 weeks for me, though the dealership said it had gotten to them on the faster side.

[@davidcampbell1760]

ordered mine 5/1 and I'm waiting. How long before you got into yours?

[@SammyZaidi8]

@@davidcampbell1760 took about 5.5 weeks from order to dealership. What color did you go with?

[@robr.3247]

I enjoy your videos, bro! I just ordered that (almost) exact spec'd Jeep - 2021 Firecracker Red Willys. Mine is a manual, but otherwise, it's the same! How do you find that limited slip diff in the rear? I know we don't have lockers, but, I hear that limited slip is helpful. Also, another question, did you go stock stereo? Thoughts? I didn't go Alpine.

[@SammyZaidi8]

Hey thanks for watching, Rob! I think you’re really gonna have some fun with it. I’ve definitely felt the rear slip diff help with the snow and combined with the traction control it does a really good job of keeping the ride steady. Maybe one day I’ll switch it out for lockers but I really haven’t run into anything this couldn’t handle so it doesn’t seem necessary for me. And yup! Stock stereo, it sounds fine but to be honest I could see a music aficionado wanting an upgrade from the current set up. Hope that helps!

[@robr.3247]

@@SammyZaidi8 it most certainly does! Great info - thank you. Where I live (down in the Keys), I probably will never need more than what this Jeep is capable of. This'll be my 6th Wrangler! I've had 2 TJs, 1 LJ, and 2 JKs. Honestly, this JL Willys is spec'd the best out of all my previous Jeeps - I love the aesthetics. Good to hear about the radio, too. Though I'm not a complete audiophile, I do like good/loud music. Thanks, again. Keep making these videos! I'm about 8 weeks from delivery.

[@SammyZaidi8]

@@robr.3247 Oh wow you’ve had quite the collection huh?! And yeah the radio gets plenty loud so it’s not bad by any means, I’m fine with it for as long as I have the ride. I’ve heard better is all. And will do brother!

[@michaeloffgrid]

I've been wondering how someone that had a TJ felt about the newer Jeeps. I sold my 05 a year ago before I moved to Japan for a job with the Navy. I'm over here in the Far East for another two years, but I plan on getting a 2 door Wrangler when I get back. I've been considering buying another TJ, because I just love the classic look and how most everything is mechanical and easy to work on, but I also realize the new Wranglers have a ton more technology and creature comforts. As someone who's owned them both, what are your thoughts on this, Rob?

[@robr.3247]

@@michaeloffgrid First, thank you for your service. As someone who loved his TJs (I had the 6cyl and 4cyl), I can say the new JLs are absolutely the closest feeling/looking to that model. I've had my JL for about a month now, and though I'm still in the honeymoon period, I can say unequivocally that the JL Willy is just a fantastic Jeep edition with, as you mentioned, all the modern 'necessities'. I love the ride, handling, and very updated comfort features. Yes, that 4.0 engine was a bit more fun/torque-y, but, the 3.6 is a great powerplant that offers smooth energy across the band. The soft top is night/day easier to operate, too. I can honestly say, if you choose the JL, you will not be disappointed. Yes, the TJ will always have that nostalgia...though don't let that sway you away from the new model. Keep us posted!

[@OffroadNow]

Good video! Just bought my first Wrangler last week: 2021 80th Anniversary Sport S in Bright White with the 2.0 Turbo and 8-speed automatic. Pretty much fully-loaded inside. Already working on some off-roading mods.

[@SammyZaidi8]

Congrats! Sounds like a wicked cool ride. What drew you to that trim vs the other options?

[@AG-rl2um]

Damn bro your willys is nice, you planning modding it? If so, what are you doing to it?

[@SammyZaidi8]

Hey Alex! I’m actually not too sure. Since it’s my daily driver I don’t see the practicality of giving it a lift and bigger tires as that’d effect the MPG. Either I’ll eventually get another car and can have some fun upgrading this over the years, or maybe trade it for those new electric powered ones that are coming out. Ultimately I’m following the ol’ “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” mantra, so if things need to be replaced after some wheeling stress I’d go ahead and upgrade those. Also moving to LA soon for at least a year and a city Jeep doesn’t need to be kitted out all to much lol. Thanks for watching!

[@realog8410]

Dude i just got my 2021 2D willys 2 weeks ago and im happy when im driving it :D ... it has same tires and rims as yours! i wish you told us in the video what gear you are using to drive on snow? is it 4H or 4L or just 2H ?! keep up the great work bud! loved your video

[@SammyZaidi8]

Congrats man! Yeah they’re fun to drive for sure. Next video I can include somewhere if I’m 2H or 4H/4L. About 70% of the time I was in 2H on the trails in this video, but shifted into 4H a couple times like on that ice hill or when the ice broke under me over the water pool. I’ve only gone into 4L twice so far, one of those times was in the video before this one when I got stuck. Since this was mostly mudding I was in 2H and sometimes took traction control off to do some sliding around. Thanks for watching bro 🙏🙏

[@realog8410]

@@SammyZaidi8 thank you so much for explaining everything in detail! i do respect people like you and i have to tell you that im very new in Jeep and i never had one before! thats why i dont even know how to use the 4*4 system at what situation! and i would really love to see a nice video of you to explaining the 2h,4h,4L and when and how use them!

[@user-in8xx1xu5b]

Waiting for my Billet silver unlimited to arrive on the 11th can’t wait

[@keithwere1357]

The soundtrack for me

[@ohio_dino]

Have you been on trails that required you to air down?

[@SammyZaidi8]

Ehh not really. I was on Pismo Beach recently where I definitely should have aired down but I didn’t have my inflator with me. There is a video on this channel where I air down to test out a product a company wanted me to review - “Doorless Willy’s” I think I called it.

[@johnferreira93]

2 door Willys vid? I'm goin' in.

[@GP9railfan]

Willies?? Mr. Willys last name doesn’t have an apostrophe in it. Good video all the same.

[@DUNEATV]

Just got my 21 Rubicon..it’s awesome. 2dr of course!

[@SammyZaidi8]

Congrats! Not sure if you’ve tried them yet, but how do the lockers and sway-bar disconnect handle for you?

[@DUNEATV]

@@SammyZaidi8 I’m blown away! It will literally crawl anything...

[@gungfuriceboy]

could you still install an aftermarket Rear Diff Lock..& quick disconnect front Sway Bar on a 'Willy's'...if needed in the 'future'?....considering a 2 door JEEP...or should i wait...for a couple of years to see how the NEW BRONCO 'Pan's OUT'??..CHEERS!

[@SammyZaidi8]

New Bronco actually looks pretty cool, you can add the “Sasquatch” package on any trim level to get the lockers and everything a rubicon has pretty much. With the Willys you definitely can modify it and install diff locks and sway bar disconnect in the future. I may look into that in a few years once I transition this from a daily ride to a full off-road project. Between the Bronco and Jeep, I guess that’s up to you! I like the looks of the Jeep and know it’s a proven ride. But I don’t think you can go wrong with either. Functionally they do the same thing but I think the Bronco, since it’s newer and directly challenging Jeep, has some cool bells and whistles I wish the Jeep had. The Jeep 4XE also could be worth checking out since its a hybrid. Good luck on your choice!

[@gungfuriceboy]

@@SammyZaidi8 ..The 'Difficult-Decision's' We have to 'MAKE'!.....LOL!! Cheers from Canada!

[@parkerwilson7860]

I'm researching a 2dr willys for purchase now; I think with the rear limited slip and open front I would put a locker in the front. The weight of the engine and driver would help traction and the rear locks with excess spin. Then again, the willys gets the dana 44 axle in the rear (vs rubicon front and rear, sport neither) so if you're planning big, aftermarket tires, you might want to lock the rear instead as it is the strongest axle on the willys

[@gungfuriceboy]

@@parkerwilson7860 ..good 'point's'...keep me 'updated'...on what you decide to do! Cheers!

[@nicolecurry5627]

Great video 🥰

[@slavakuznetsov4966]

Do y have 8.4 upgraded screen and audio?

[@SammyZaidi8]

Nope, just the 7 inch w/ standard audio group.

[@Blakefan2520]

Good video, the music gave me a headache. Much rather have heard the sound of the wheels on the dirt.

[@liamaleman1761]

Dude the music was too much

[@benzigerantony6185]

Supperbbb,,,Greetings from.KERALA

[@swampssa]

Where’s the review?

[@kwaterskier2738]

Good video, would have been better without the music.

[@DerickAguinaldo]

Glad to see a Wrangler video where the person isn't using it run their mouths. Words of advice for other KZbinrs: Less speaky....more Jeepy.

[@wcfd103]

Good video but it is pronounced Will-iss.

[@nino2906]

Yep. I hear it mispronounced so much I don’t even bother correcting anymore. 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@chuckwalla2967]

Soon, they'll say the mispronunciation is correct.

[@wcfd103]

@@chuckwalla2967 if you are pronouncing someone’s name, go with how they say it.