XJ's Rule and TJ's Drool

In this video we'll take a little trip to the sandmines during a snow melt... ohh what fun!
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This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee XJ, wrangler TJ, wrangler JK, or any Jeep vehicle, especially the newer Fiat ones. How-to videos may be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.

[@d.duerksen2487]

Love that there is no music! Just the sound of the engines and tires.

[@Quesnel4X4]

First mod should always be dif locks. Otherwise, it's not even a 4 wheel drive.

[@Ghandisgarage]

i can picture a meme of oprah "you need a locker, and you need a locker ,and you need a locker. lockers for everybody!

[@waynesanders1406]

They need selectable lockers to be exact, which is expensive. Snow and ice terrain with a locker is dangerous (mainly on the roads and off the trails). Safety is the main reason we have open diffs and LSD's from the factory. You could easily lose all traction and 360 right off the side of a mountain even at slow speeds. I almost did that once in Big Bear coming around a curve very slowly even. It's a good thing there wasn't an oncoming car and I had an LSD. If I would have had a locker I have no doubt I would have went down the side of the hill off the side of the road into the housing community below. Lockers are great for off road, but they are a hazard in slick conditions. I've done 360's just on wet roads without puddles 2 or 3 times down here in Florida. The first time I deserved it for hitting the gas like I did shooting out into the highway. The next two times were uncalled for and I went into a curb on the side of the road breaking some teeth off in the steering box. I'm tossing the Detroit and either getting an LSD or a selectable so I can have an LSD in the rear. This is also my daily driver and I'm not spending 25K+ to get a truck with a trailer to tow a jeep on highways because it might rain. I'd rather use that to beef up my tank!

[@consaka1]

Yeah but that white thing needed tracks or something.

[@causeuncause4059]

@@waynesanders1406 I daily drive and have an LSD in the rear I like it

[@Willisfitner]

@@waynesanders1406 having a locker isn't worse in the snow or on ice, it's better. Ice on roads or trails isn't even obviously so if there is a spot that's been melted through and you could get traction if it lands on a tire that has no drive than it's wasted. I've had no problems at all on ice or snow or anything with a locked diff in fact it makes it considerably easier.

[@Willisfitner]

Either way that lifted white xj is clearly broken or something cause the two tires spinning the most were on one side so he struggled so hard.

[@Gnarlycaveman]

Knox open diff club lol

[@marlow7502]

Real nice comment. We appreciate the support and kind words.

[@smackface6]

Greg Moser Slogan reads We will get there eventually

[@JayElement13]

Greg Moser lmao

[@ILoveJeeps]

That white XJ with huge tires really needs lockers, lol

[@BenjaminStubbs]

@doug st.laurent It might have the 8.25

[@TheTacticalHouse]

Not to mention beefier steering.

[@causeuncause4059]

Invested in all that stuff but never got a locker smh

[@2S1L3NT]

Absolutely, but somehow he did get by OK

[@noahbones1221]

All jeeps 41-06 Are great.

[@93cherokee37]

I see lockers in a few of their futures. I'm only on 32s and I have lockers. makes a world of a difference

[@chriscarson891]

Thanks for makin the video, thats a trip i will remember for a while. Xj's rule !

[@IAmMrTrumpet]

Bold statement with the whole first part of the video being wranglers lol

[@codyc228]

I have a tj and I will admit that xj is bad ass, can't live without my drop top tho. Awesome channel, wouldn't of got my build done without u guys.

[@derekkagley3082]

Thanks again Matt for this excellent video footage. That is my white XJ on 38's. My son Zander was showing us all up around 27:26 behind the wheel. Fun Day

[@nerofirestorm]

Derek Kagley awesome rig mate what rear bar do u have it looks great and heaps of ground clearance

[@marlow7502]

One of the black TJs was mine and I bought it about two weeks prior to the ride. Lockers will be ordered very soon. But like one guys who went said, it was advertised by the event organizer as an easy ride. At the end of the day we all made it home and have fun in the mean time.

[@jinxtacy]

I just bought a '98 XJ since the new motor for my RX7 lacked compression. It needed some love and as I'm working on it I'm amazed how easy it is (aside from everything just being different never having owned anything American or a non-car). Thanks for sharing videos of what these things are capable of. It's really making it interesting, though the 7 might being sitting in the driveway a bit longer while I enjoy the amazing gas mileage of a Jeep. Thanks for your videos!

[@Towing417]

jinxtacy the 7 must be bad on gas....jeeps aren't know for mpgs

[@jinxtacy]

I actually wound up sellign my 7 a few months ago. Fun to money ratio was horrible. $30k for 10k miles in 10 years was super lame. Even though I lost my ass on the sale I'm kind of relieved of a car that I never thought I'd be rid of. Bank account is a lot happier too haha

[@daddydoesdyna9539]

To many people without lockers.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

I totally agree! especially when welding the diff is free. lol I know that's not the best for a daily but it's possible and makes a world of difference off road.

[@daddydoesdyna9539]

Chase Park Lockers are by far the best bang for your buck investment any 4x4 enthusiast can make.

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Or maybe you’re tired of being locked cause it makes trials too easy for what your rig or driving is capable of.. it’s about having fun. I don’t knock open diffs (except when I’m waiting for them to clear the trail so I can go lol) when wheeling open you can really get creative and really give some gas where as when locked if you did the same your be spending more time fixing them wheeling. I personally have no issues with people being unlocked and I run unlocked as much as I can. Tbh I hate locking my axles cause it makes things too easy. When safety is a concern like slick off camber climbs then I go fully locked but for moderate things I’ll stay unlocked for a long time trying to find the right path and momentum to get through and it’s always way more fun then just walking over something. I’ll wheel more stuff open then most will fully locked as will most people I wheel with. It teaches you a lot of basics about lines and traction that only help you get better. Imop everyone should have selectable lockers and wheel open as much as possible. Then you always have the lockers to get you out if you’re not mentally able to figure out how to get through open.

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Keeps fell out 🤣🤣🤣

[@keithhutcheson3234]

Great example of why lockers are a game changer. Love my Rubicon!

[@FTWBiker69]

Looks to me like the TJ's were keeping up just fine.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

the big tire are pointless if you can't turn them! the big white xj needs lockers bad!!!

[@ntme9]

+Chase Park The "dig" is strong with that one. LOL

[@stephencocke66]

Jeepsterdaddy 37 that looks like an xj not a Jeepster as you profile picture

[@jimmyferreira2200]

Awesome video. Love the XJ's. I finally get to lift mine at the end of the month!

[@Shreddiespaghetti]

that guy in the grey xj was gettin it!!!

[@keithlea6804]

Lockers or not. Its pure jeep fun. I have lockrite lockers on my cherokee. Noisas hell on the road. Thankfull i have them every time im offroad.great video wish i was there.

[@TehButterflyEffect]

Says TJ's drool, shows thumnail of CJ. - BleepinJeep Seriously though, I miss overland trail riding. I used to do this ALL THE TIME before I moved to a free state. I miss it. Now I just rock crawl, which has changed my setup.

[@KcufThePopulati0n]

His axles look tiny

[@jeepin4on4]

I love the fact that the guys in the video are as old as I am and Love Jeeps!!!

[@visionoffroadcustoms6713]

I wish I would've went on this ride. Gotta love my club though out there getting it done!! I'll be on the next hopefully!!

[@rile5960]

Funny vid! As below, they should sell off some of there pretty lights and stuff and buy lockers or break out the welder.

[@bcoffroad4x4]

with tire chains that would've been a completely different experience lol

[@vanillagerrilla7356]

Jeezus .. do jeep daily driver owners never air down??

[@txgamer1347]

I'm pretty sure the TJ at 2:40 that had a hard time going up the hill had open diffs and that's what was causing a lot of the headache. Unfortunately I have open 3.73's in my JK, but I'm hoping to upgrade to some e-lockers eventually.

[@3jsoneb]

My 87 xj wagoneer "4 eyed woody" would of done and looked great in those snowy mountains, man i wish i can go out there, one day.

[@hescowall1371]

Great video to explain when to and when not to use lockers

[@thomascollins3200]

34:59 ......he knows that hurt! He played it off pretty good though!😆

[@rowlinstoned3715]

That yellow TJ is similar to mine! I love my TJ! I wanna meet y'all out at Windrock one of these days.

[@friendsgroupps4979]

Stock Cherokee handled that terrain better than all those lifted tjs

[@kronkafication]

All i can hear is "odoyle rules odoyle rules" everytime the xjs are up lol

[@HedonisticLarping]

Lol dat warning in the description though

[@motor-head]

Wow that's some slick stuff guys. Even the TJ (which looked like he had locked difs front and back) was just spinning all four wheels at 16:00

[@japbikesrule]

nice 2x4s

[@anmichall]

CJ5's I loved them too... all I can afford at present

[@vivian_music]

Should have titled the video "Why you need lockers for mudding"

[@chuoelfeo]

damn soo many open diffs

[@colemaples6041]

This video makes me wanna send Aussie locker even more money just for making me feel so good about my yj lol

[@lelandeggleston1041]

I liked the silver XJ most of all, min lift for the tires, just needs a better approach front bumper

[@kansascat321]

Would be nice if your off roading videos gave info as to where these legal places to trail ride are located at. Those of us who are new to this part of the country would reallly like to know. Other then that....great videos.

[@fdsajklize]

check the description

[@whiteout1501]

where is this and when is the next one ? looks like fun ,

[@davehak2880]

Those tire are so big the whole car can theoretically have buoyancy on water

[@rowlinstoned3715]

Sometimes I like to wheel when it's just super sloppy wet. Its rough on the rigs but fun

[@danashearer2137]

Still building my jeep. Guess 4 wheel spin is better then 2. Going to put lockers in front and back

[@rndincircles]

maybe its just the size of the tires, but that white XJ's rear axle looks like toothpicks.

[@arrondentinger2086]

rndincircles yes... and yes.

[@erniestanger6613]

Probably a chrysler 8.25. The tubes on them are really small for what they are. Decent factory axles though

[@orionoutdoorsandworkshop5617]

lifts make em look cool, lockers make em go thru !

[@benjaminvolesky1653]

@ 2 mins in, that xj 's axle looks small compared to those tires. Is it a Dana 35 or 44? And tire size?

[@Rnegade944]

Whats with the Lower Control arms on the rear of the White 2door XJ???

[@Redemptioner1]

looks like you lads had some fun :)

[@StrainingDingelberry]

How do you get to this trail. I’m from northern KY but have a condo at lake cumberland so I’m down near this area allot in the summer and would like to try and find it. If anyone has a link to where this trail is please let me know.

[@671homey]

The old cj7 seemed to do just fine

[@stupidgenious1]

Do these guys have something against lockers? Jeep owners are funny.

[@cowzplaycod]

not everyone can afford lockers

[@collingardner9502]

+Buckyme if they didn't splurge on light bars and winches they could.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

+Collin Gardner my thoughts exactly. most of these jeeps have thousands of dollars of aftermarket stuff and I'd say about 30% is for looks in most cases. the first 6 major things I get in order lift, wheels/tires, lockers, bumbers/body protection, roll cage, and lights. yes I know there are a bunch of other things that are sometimes needed before these that I listed. depending on what kind of wheeling the vehicle is being set up for of course, but I think lockers should definitely be one of the top 5 mods.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

+Collin Gardner, there's also the option of welding the diff. I know its not the best thing to do sense the heat from welding weakens the gears. the great thing is that its a free mod that will completely change the vehicle's off road capabilites for the better. I've never had a problem with a welded diff untell I started running with a tire bigger than 35in.

[@allanwagner4570]

still.... looks like yall had fun

[@waynesanders1406]

This video is a great opportunity for ARB and Ox to advertise for YT commercials. Instead we get Nyquil and Miller Lite.

[@weekendvideographer]

Were you guys running no rear sway bars?

[@autotek7930]

The tall white xj ain't got no locker at all? That's one of the first things I did to mine was a rear spartan lol

[@PootsGarage]

what about JK's?....Just kidding!

[@hossrod]

How many of these are manual vs automatics?

[@joshblick]

I like my old TJ

[@unidentifiedbomb]

I'm happy I swapped my D35 for a 8.25

[@gilliland426]

a boat load of fun

[@jasontanner5656]

That a awesome view

[@jairosendsit8667]

Is this royal blue?

[@ricksnowden8408]

Makes a strong case front and rear lockers

[@turnerappleton5026]

Lockers and tires are a hell of a thing

[@donaldfafard]

why was that tj having such a hard time going up that hill? oh wait, it was a tj... :)

[@DRIVINGHAZARD1]

no its because it had open diffs.

[@donaldfafard]

DRIVINGHAZARD1 I see, it had open diffs AND it was a tj... lol

[@donsmith7979]

Fun Trail, Thanks

[@ecessg]

Go go CJ!

[@gabrielhendrickson3656]

why did they put the bar on the back tire of the black one? did he break a hub or somthig?

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

he broke a rear axle shaft. the bar keeps the wheel and shaft from coming out of the axle housing. hard to fet off the train on 3 wheels. lol

[@marshallorr6220]

That white 2 door xj needs some damn lockers.

[@Jon-ko3vv]

Good vid half these trucks look like they need to air down

[@logan9305]

Okay so I recently got a WK grand cherokee and want to get into this kind of stuff, so pointers from others who do this alot, what are some major things I need traction wise?

[@Im_Interested]

WK is a hard starting point. Aftermarket support isn't really there. But lockers and decent tires are a great start. My ZJ on 31's with lockers front and rear will out wheel rigs on 33's and some 35's with no lockers.

[@logan9305]

Seth Thompson I noticed that there isn't too much for WK, but some of the basics were there; tires and a lift for a little more ground clearance. What my start was going to be was tires (and wheels for them, but wheels were for somewhat cosmetics) and maybe lockers. I don't want to go too big in the pretty stuff before traction and all. But first few things were tires, possibly lockers, and then body protection and recovery equipment.

[@brandonb5298]

Idk if I air down more than most, but jesus let some air out of those tires. Most those tires looked harder than hugh hefner in heaven.

[@4-WHEEL-DRIVE]

I LOVE THE JEEP CJ7

[@donaldfafard]

what was that stick attached to the rear driver wheel for ?

[@jkvinsland]

To keep the broken axle shaft from sliding out. Pretty common technique to limp back off the trail.

[@Uts9000]

without lockers is it really 4 wheelin? Bald tires in mud and snow? One more item of interest, some with no spare tires? Very good photography

[@cheeze121583]

that white cherokee is nice to bad it dont have any lockers

[@ricardocastillo9279]

That kid.... so cool.

[@josephc1148]

14:00 lockers would be awesome in that situation

[@TheTaytoni]

Nice video,

[@junksilver4144]

Duh. I should be working, but with a video title like that, you know I'm gonna watch it. Thanks for the empty wallet Matt!

[@allanwagner4570]

lockers will help but only till you brake traction then your hosed

[@Donovan.Creamer]

Doesn’t matter if it’s an xj,tj or any kind of “j”. The great equalizer is whether or not you have open diff,”limited slip” or locker. In this slick snow the chances of you breaking an axle or diff it little to none. Might as well have a locker. Or hell just weld your diff.

[@1969darr]

Why not run lockers 2G set

[@timNgarland]

What state is this in? looks like Mount Rainer WA

[@bleepinjeep]

East tn

[@SkullCandy002]

in the white 2 door xj what is that whinning noise excatly?

[@RyanWithAviators]

Power steering pump.

[@Redmow51]

Loved the vid. Thanks!

[@chatlofton]

Lockers help when offroading lol

[@Frostjackal]

so many could have benefited if they only had lockers

[@anmichall]

looked like a good time was had by all. Thanks 35:49 a good whack in the shin :(

[@ryanl7379]

some tire pressure changes would help, but lockers would help more. all this LSD tire spin is getting you nowhere.

[@austinl75]

What is the purpose of the pipe tide down on the tire?

[@AdmiralOffRoad]

if you break an axle shaft on a C clip axle, the shaft can come out of the axle tube and take the tire with it. The pipe is to hold the axle and tire in place allowing him to limp it off the trail.

[@austinl75]

Thank you I didn't know

[@2S1L3NT]

Wow, no lockers on that white XJ?!

[@cts12321]

Does that really big, white XJ have leaf springs and control arms?

[@jkvinsland]

It looks like it was just on one side, so I'm guessing it's a traction bar (prevents axle wrap.)

[@cts12321]

Thanks

[@derekkagley3082]

cts12321 Leaf springs and ladder bars. Axle wrap was horrible so I added them. It's right now in the process of an axle swap/rear coil spring conversion and the ladder bars are becoming my lower links.

[@cts12321]

Thanks. Sweet XJ by the way!

[@derekkagley3082]

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[@GeorgeGardinier]

just wondering after seeing the wide tires, how much air pressure is too low, and wouldn't narrow tires do better

[@Ryantechtips]

if your tire is rolling in the rim.... its too low....

[@codyorange-worden8510]

1psi is about as low as you want to go without blowing a bead. Especially if you buy bead locks then you can go pretty much as low as you want

[@jcsteg2645]

+Cody Worden they're just going through mud and snow, not rock crawling. They don't need to air down that much.

[@ThomasXp]

+Cody Worden I think you mean 10?

[@codyorange-worden8510]

+ThomasXp nope I meant 2 I've gone down that low before

[@lastfanstanding999]

wow Jeepers... i didnt see one set of Chains... !!!

[@guytypeperson]

Herp-a-derp-derp, something about lockers..... Am I one of the cool kids now?