Brand New 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon Conquers Moab

Less than 2 weeks old, we took our brand new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon to Moab, Utah to further test it out offroad. Still completely stock, with the exception of just 35" tires (Cooper STT Pros), the JLU conquered the trail known as Hell's Revenge.
It crawled up inclines as steep as 47 degrees, climbed up Hell's Gate with ease, and overcame just about every hard line we put it up against.
The only issue, as you will see in the video, is a lack of clearance. So we did order a 2.5" lift and will install it sometime in the next few days (and would recommend it to anyone looking to do more difficult trails or offloading like us). For anyone wanting an extremely capable offroad vehicle right out of the box, though, 10/10 this JLU is practically unstoppable.

[@NDNsteven]

I wish my lady would've been that enthusiastic about Jeeping in Moab. We spent a day there in a 2dr rental from Cliffhanger rentals and she was basically crying the entire time while I was having the the most epic time of my life.

[@LiteBrite]

Steven Thompson Yeahhh, offroading isn't for everyone. But hey, she was still there with you! That's more support than a lot of guys get. Haha

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Steven Thompson most women are boring and rather just stay home and go to the mall

[@AA-vr8ez]

@@JacesOwnWorld most guys are boring, they’d rather sit at home and play video games and watch KZbin.

[@unpracticedmusician]

5:01 "I wouldn't risk it dude!" as the jeep just walks up like it belonged there....

[@bobwampler3387]

That stock JL is totally awesome! I can’t wrap my head around how great it did.

[@951media]

I like these guys. Dude is pretty fearless with his new JL. They have some good instincts. The Jeep is beautiful! Congrats

[@MannsAdventures]

Looking back at some of these older videos, did you ever have a clue how big you'd become? What was your goal then? I'm working on my channel and trying to fine tune my content, I feel I'll always be learning. That's a good thing though. I've learned a lot from watching you guys. Thank you for keeping it real and bringing us on the journey. You all are amazing!

[@maccoolmac5191]

I'm also was looking back, I just found this channel. I want to buy a Jeep.

[@CammieGee]

I rate this Jeep video E for epic. All those people belly aching about how the new JL is too expensive and too close in price to a Range Rover should watch this. I love Range Rovers too but with all due respect a Wrangler can do everything they can offroad (and maybe more) and will spend more time on the trail than in the shop.

[@trjnsd6874]

Back - way back in time! So new not even any decals! One thing never changes, "There ya go!" Amazing how capable a Stock JLU was/is. Wish I could afford one now; of course a used one five years old would probably cost me now what a new one cost five years ago! LiteBriteNationStepChildIsBorn!

[@NemeanLion-]

Never been here before, but you guys have balls. An “out of the box” vehicle doing those types of tests is truly amazing.

[@nodoze]

This guys middle name must be "hold my beer" holy crap...

[@abhilashma04]

5:03 is a beautiful display of traction and torque in action I love to watch crawling car videos

[@savetriceratops9484]

I live in Mesa, Arizona and we have Jeeps everywhere here. Seems like Jeep capital of the world over here. We do have amazing trails and great weather also.

[@SLICKW1993]

Nice work, your Jeep is definitely not a mall crawler! Love seeing people actually using their Jeep's for what they're built for.

[@djcampbell2808]

Amen... you tell them girl. I love your cool music too. Do it while you can....hell yes. I'm disabled but I got my jeep so my son and I as well as my dog Lola can enjoy some awesome adventures. You guys certainly inspire folks for sure. I'd like nothing more then to meet you on a trail some time.

[@Colorado4x4]

Nice! Nothing better than a wheeling a rig with drive out tags! Props to you guys for using the car for what it is made for! Climbed right out of Mickey’s Hot Tub and made it look like a piece of cake!!! Great persistence on a lot of those obstacles. I enjoyed watching.

[@letterpool]

Extra thumbs up for grabbing the plastic ^^

[@AV8R_1]

First video I’ve seen of somebody wheeling the JLU Rubicon, who actually knows what they’re doing.. Nice job!

[@thomasspinks692]

great driver,spotter and jeep,I am impressed,Jeep for life!!Thanks for showing us how it's done👍

[@shivneelrup3967]

Straight out of the box this jeep is more impressive than most off road rigs.

[@florianbammes7534]

The JLU you own is my dream. Right how yours is. And its jaw dropping how you drive it! Thanks dude!

[@jeffro8373]

Remembering that blanket you guys used when you worked on the Step Child and too where you are now ♥️♥️💯🤙

[@Quancept]

You know whats the second best thing in the world after a Jeep- a wife who loves a Jeep!

[@jawsxx8683]

I was just thinking "what a cool jeep", then I remember that I have a '20 2dr in the garage. I'm happy. 😊

[@SimonWorlds]

That view at the 5:00 mark is amazing, damn this Australian needs to get over there and have a look.

[@chrism5705]

Good spotting & good driving! So many KZbin videos with drivers that use the throttle like an on/off switch.

[@RedRockCrawlers]

You guys did great on hell's gate. There thing to remember on that obstacle is stay to the right and keep the jeep moving forward. When you stop it can throw your line off. Looks like a ton of fun! 🤘

[@adidas4275]

.... never watched these original videos... but in someways they are more exciting than what you do now.... and they are so much more relatable to most of us who have Jeeps more similar to this than what you all have now. Looks like fun And jeep did a hell of a job with the JL Rubicon Impressive for sure

[@nlxz-bn1xy]

What a kick! That looks like so much fun! Sweet Jeep! Really impressed with what it can do. Seems to be doing great even without the lift! I’ve been to hells revenge in person and I seriously can’t believe that your Jeep even made it up the first climb😆

[@tearbear8439]

I love that you can throw 35" tires on the new ones with no lift.

[@RyansJeepGarage]

Presenting the Jeeper with the largest balls in the world. Thrashing a BRAND NEW RUBICON that hard is a ballsy thing

[@LiteBrite]

It's a miracle he can even fit those puppies into the driver seat. LOL

[@liketadied]

This is awesome, this young lady has wheeled before no doubt....great spotter!

[@jkxelor1295]

I could not stop watching this awesome video! Stock JL WOW

[@WhateverOffRoad]

I wish we had so grippy rocks in Finland. I loved the commentary and footage. Keep em coming i will be watching :)

[@rudicon1422]

Awesome Jeep but this should be a commercial for the Cooper STT Pro's they are running. Im sold on these tires! Great Vid!

[@MEDEDOME]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I really enjoyed your first couple video's also. Nice to see what a new 2018 JLU Rubicon will do at stock height with 35's. Well done Kevin, you have a fantastic better half she did a great job worrying and spotting for you. You had me sitting on the edge of my seat during the long climb up Hell's Revenge. Would be nice if we had trails like this in Canada.

[@heykoolaid]

Saxon Steel Are those 35x12.5s??

[@Djarvis2]

What????? You say STOCK. Don’t these bad boys come with Dayna 44 front & rear axles, ARB air lockers and a 4 to one transfer case???? What the hell is stock about that???

[@OverlandTT]

Fantastic. I truly believe in you using it for what it's built for! Great job 👍

[@canaus2016]

Everyone sayin why would you do that with a new jeep worth that much etc, isnt that the whole point of getting a wrangler, that's what they are made for, i want to get one when i can lol..

[@Jcauto-t4r]

She's a great co-driver .. great job to both .. great Jeep 🚙

[@Jamesharvey697]

Kevin, great job! Love your passenger enthusiasm! Great video!

[@505xjk6]

That's a hot spotter..👍👍

[@StevenPfeiffer]

Smoking!

[@omarcarrillos2727]

Thanks for sharing. So glad you didn't get a RUBICON just to pick up a LATTE every morning. Don't forget toilet the paper!

[@antgiacone]

Great driving and spotting combined with a dope drivetrain. That what was a lot of fun to watch on a cold day.

[@Skyman-zo3ul]

Love the video! I just picked up my new JL Rubi in the same color, super excited! And I love the excitement & support of your wife/girlfriend! My wife would be to scared to ride along on some of the climbs. Nice work! :)

[@jeckart3d]

Going back and watching these OG Lite Brite videos with the step child before she was THE Step Child is super helpful for this noob.

[@dot1q1]

You have a rubicon n a wife who loves offroading... you are the king of the world..

[@chrisperez3862]

This is the vid I’ve been looking for, a consumers perspective of the Rubicon JL. I am stoked to get one myself.

[@JesseAflleje]

OMG I was nervous on some of those climbs. That was awesome!

[@JSXSProductions]

I did most of Fins and Things in my stock ‘15 JKU It’s crazy what Jeeps can do stock or almost stock 👍🏻

[@swexplorer]

Dude you got some big balls! And you're an excellent driver! Great videos, keep the JL content coming.

[@swexplorer]

Kevin Williams you and your wife make a great team! Subscribed!

[@4everjeeper]

use it for what it was intended for, although mine is a jkur its still a rubicon and this is what they were made to do, great video

[@Brandon-tk4cu]

The "tuck and roll, arms in" climb was pretty badass! Subscribing!

[@mikea1534]

in about 8 hours im going to pick my new wrangler up, its a 2018 freedom edition, i cant wait to put tires an a lift on it. nice vid also!!

[@jlopes68]

that camera woman tho, send it! lol got my ol lady over here cheering you on too!

[@user-ud2mk5hj7b]

Best car! It's jeep! From Russia.

[@JsGarage]

True that at the end. If you are buying a Rubicon and not getting it on the trails you are doing it wrong.

[@Syzygy77]

Perfect driving up hells gate.

[@mikesmerdon1422]

Wow, been following Kevin and Brit for a while. Seeing the Step Child as a baby really has me excited to order mine. I have many plans for my Jeep but it will be stock for a bit and it is so cool to see what one can do with only a small mod like 35s.

[@eric431]

Great job and very entertaining.

[@Lensync7]

You both kick ass! Lol very nice testing and fun to watch... Seriously amazing stuff! I do a lot of Polaris stuff and your JLU is legit! But you make it bad ass!

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Fuck it, indeed. Ive got epic footage of MOAB

[@jailbreakoverlander]

God I need a similar spotter.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

@3:45 the answer is SLICKROCK

[@BryBurger]

Yup yup...spoken like a true spotter who gives no Fs because its not her ride! Tho if you listen carefully another lady said, "Prolly a bad idea but...." lol But fuggit...LeeROY Jenkins!!!!

[@phillip81872]

She's a great cheerleader!!

[@andycross1986]

This was fun to watch!! I wish I lived near Moab. I’d take my JLU Rubicon up there. Thanks for this vid!

[@Shakshuka69]

Really exceptional spotting. Great job!

[@LiteBrite]

AD1 Thank you!

[@Kamath.venkat]

You guys should make more videos!

[@Kamath.venkat]

Kevin Williams great content!

[@schoocg]

Frign awesome! I order mine next week. But think I will have to have a lot of experience before doing that.

[@Jabroni2U]

FORGT ABOUT THE JLU, THIS GIRL IS WHAT THIS VIDEO IS ABOUT,SHE IS GORGEOUS

[@outsidelife4382]

Sweet! How long did those trails take? Do you think u could have done all that with a manual transmission?

[@sandormanases1008]

nice footage, glad to find it on youtube. cheers..made my day

[@blackmantiskungfu]

Thanks for sharing an awesome video. Can't wait until we get these in Australia

[@UtahNick71]

Are the black fenders any better than the shitty plastic on the JK. If not, I'm going body colored??

[@hugor.b.6351]

yeah baby put that jeep to work, finally the JL

[@arthurstoys7981]

It’s unbelievable what a stock Jeep can do. Fantastic.

[@adamaustin3373]

100000% impressed!!!

[@brianmorse8811]

New Jeep off road! It's a jeep thing.

[@michaeld.4521]

JL makes it look so frikkin' easy.

[@magnum8608]

One damn cool jeep chick! Damn good driving too!

[@joenames670]

Beast!! Gratz on ur new Rubi n big thumbs up getting it through all that. Great vid and Keep on jeepin' on!

[@waynehicks317]

As a test driver id never buy these things..(careful with the dipstick btw...) but that is very impressive for stock id say!

[@AndyYourBrother]

"and that will kill a duck" in the middle of the desert 😂😂😂 fantastic video you guys. I would have crapped myself on that entrance alone.

[@pete4wd1]

You guys are awesome! love the energy!

[@waynemagill7462]

Makes me really want to pick up a jl. Waiting for the diesel supposed to be out next year though

[@kevlee18]

Did you see the Toyota 4 Runner wedged in the whale back mountain in the State Park while there?

[@LiteBrite]

Kev Lee Noooo!

[@LifeTributes]

This was an AWESOME VIDEO! Taking my Rubi (stock because my lift is backordered) to these same two trails in 4 weeks. Thanks for the confidence!

[@rrad3926]

Nice video. Probably could have aired down a bit more. Thanks for sharing.

[@SimonWorlds]

Yep, would have liked to see the hot tub done with lower pressures, it may have been a different story entirely.

[@snatchbandicoot]

BALLS OF STEEL

[@mohammadhosinie7543]

عاشق جیپم نه راه میده به ایران نه پولشو دارم فقط حسرت

[@barbaraschenck5691]

OMG... Lite Brite, you guys are freak'in AWESOME! I cannot believe the was basically a 'stock' JL! Man, what an AWESOME video. And Kevin... Dude, nice job behind the wheel and with the pedal! Seemed like the JL just idled up most of those steep grades. Thanks again!

[@frankduarte3239]

Those things are impressive. i want one now

[@NemeanLion-]

Do you think he would’ve made it through the hot tub if there wasn’t any water at the bottom to make the tires wet?

[@LiteBrite]

NemeanLion It might have made it a little easier, but I think bigger tires and lower PSI would help as well!!

[@SonOfRich56]

Great video!! Can’t wait until I get mine

[@freighttrain7143]

Just leaves me wondering.... If Devils was dry that day..... still think its unlikely but WOW. This is a heck of a Stock Jeep Rubicon commercial right here. Great drivin, great spottin, but wow what a vehicle. *looks outside at my JLURD* Oh, I can't wait. Almost feel guilty now that I went for upgrades immediately(don't even have 1000 miles on it). But can't wait to see what a TeraFlex 3.5 lift, Falcon shocks and 35's are gonna do out on some bunny trails while I get the hang of things.

[@mghazali9022]

Which engine is that ? 2.0L turbo or 3.6L

[@markdarnell2792]

Another great video! I wish I was there too. I have black JL Rubicon with 2.5” lift and 35” looking forward to your videos when you get your lift out on. A lot less underbelly scraping then I am sure.

[@tysonboricua1493]

VERY GOOD !!!! JEEP IS MY FAVORITE 4x4 .THE VIDEO IS EXCELENT !!! CONGRATULATION!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆 JEEP IS NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD !!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@etb5499]

Jeep should sponsor you guys.

[@KTMcaptain]

No one would beat up a new 50k Rubicon... lol. Proving everyone wrong.

[@pssita]

I didn't see it getting beat up...

[@timm6438]

Why do you think they call it Step Child? I'm about to get that same lift installed, can't wait.

[@kurtklimisch7498]

Wow, another great video. Thanks for doing these. Incredible job!

[@Calrima]

Kevin..You are truly an amazing driver.

[@gungfuriceboy1]

AWESOME VID...with a stock 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon!!!! Great 'spotter'...Great 'Driver'!! Like how the young lady 'picked up'...the plastic garbage left on the trail!! RESPECT!!! Great 'TEAM'!! Hope yah had a good 'POOP'...Kev?? LOL!

[@hemipowersrt6773]

I am definitely trading in my Durango and getting me a Rubicon...

[@vincents.6313]

Does it come without the start and stop feature thing? hehe, amazing driving ability anywah

[@romualdoborromeo439]

If I have a jeep like that, I would do the same thing. Wow.