How much difference does it really make off-roading?

Comparing sway bar disconnected to sway bar connected in low speed offroading situations on a Jeep rubicon Gladiator.

[@jlest3036]

Great video! Definitely cheaper to buy some sway bar disconnects for us non Rubicon owners than lockers.

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

Buy lockers .tbey are 1000x's more helpfull and just unhook your rear sway

[@Danielxperez14]

@@BPF80MCar-vi1pg very expensive though

[@user-jn7up4yp7u]

This was very informative and explained and presented very well. I learned how effective the no sway bar is and why and seeing the various comparisons. Thanks for doing this video. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@codybullock4467]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the comment.

[@DUNEATV]

Gladiators are soooo capable! 💪

[@TECAdventures]

Always disconnect them, otherwise you’ll snap the links, especially if you have larger tyres fitted.

[@JeffLenney]

Damn good video, I have a Rubicon and know how to wheel half way decently, but the visual comparisons were great, thanks!

[@codybullock4467]

Thank you. I’m glad that you enjoyed the comparison. Great to hear from a fellow Rubicon owner. Happy trails 😁

[@Scouser74]

Great video, very informative, I’ve got the same rubicon gladiator, cheers from Canada

[@codybullock4467]

Cheers to my northern neighbor who obviously has great taste in vehicles!😌

[@katherinevanesaestrada1707]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 good job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dianahullinger]

You're good at teaching 😊 great video!

[@codybullock4467]

Glad you think so!

[@TheMilesd2]

Really good video. I appreciate the simplicity of it.

[@codybullock4467]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@odysseyusa]

For sure, a front sway bar disconnected increases capability more than the front locker. If you have the front disconnected AND a rear locker, 9/10, you’ll go right along. In my 19 Sahara with RCV’s, Ox rear locker, 1” synergy springs, Fox 2.0’s, I had no issues with trails rated 5-7…with 35x10.5 R17 Kenda Klever RT pizza cutters. My Clifton Rd video shows a bit of what we’ve done.

[@codybullock4467]

Thank you for your insights and for sharing your description of your Jeep. I will have to check out that video!

[@nickbullock4911]

Nicely done

[@codybullock4467]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tiffanyfarnsworth5927]

Love it! 😊

[@nealesmith1873]

Great demo!

[@codybullock4467]

Thank you 😊

[@user-mn7xi7cu6n]

When you use a metal like bumper you don't need to use a bull bar Infront of your car,- in some country(Kenya)bull bar is not aloud then this make it more safer to use infront( metal like bumper) 2.when you use vehicle on off road purposes sometimes the nose of the vehicle go down depending on the roads (sand dunes and even on rocks you can easily damage completely the front plastic bumper.... 3.on plastic bumper most likely after a few damages you may wonder front lights malfunctions,fog lights etc without you doing any damages on it.reason why plastic bumper.

[@user-mn7xi7cu6n]

That's is few among others I can say.

[@locomike102]

I've got those same wheels on my JL and I love them. Great video!

[@codybullock4467]

Cool, thanks!

[@thearrow7630]

Really helpful info!

[@codybullock4467]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brycerollins9496]

Great video!

[@codybullock4467]

Thanks!

[@jamaalsimpson4460]

Great video

[@codybullock4467]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Verb130]

Great test.

[@codybullock4467]

Glad you liked it!

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

The shorter the wheelbase, the greater the difference. However , you'll probably conquer anything with it connected anyway , so from that perspective, probably not much difference. Without lockers it would still go up the ledge, BLD would kick in and you'd be fine , you have to give it more throttle, but I get it for testing purposes. Very interesting results! Makes sense too.

[@Jim-Bob01]

I like it

[@katherinevanesaestrada1707]

3:02🎉🎉

[@coloradocantu]

Are you using the Offroad+ feature? Thats, awesome, i have a Gladiator Mojave which only has rear locker and was planning on getting a front locker but now wonder if adding a sway disconnect may be all I need for overlanding and the occasional obstacle like your video

[@codybullock4467]

I was not using offr-road+ in this video. Not for any reason except I just didn’t use it. The Mojave is awesome! The great thing about off-roading is that you build or modify your vehicle to your specific needs, wants or circumstances. Lockers have their purpose and suspension has its purpose. I generally disconnect my sway bar below 15 mph when off-roading and only kick in lockers when I need them (which is not as often when you have a sway bar disconnect). But It is amazing what they are capable of when used at the same time.

[@user-jz3hx9hg5u]

Love it!

[@codybullock4467]

Thanks!!

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

I wanna buy a Rubcion so bad. Thanks for the demo of its capabilities.

[@codybullock4467]

You’re welcome Kevin. I appreciate your comment and wish a Rubicon upon you. Happy trails

[@mikekosar6135]

Cool video..😎

[@FlewTheCoop]

Nice. To the point. Subscribed.

[@codybullock4467]

Awesome, thank you!

[@cowelk]

Thanks for the comparison. I have a 2021 Wrangler JL Sport. No lockers and no sway bar disconnect except a couple of wrenches. I do have an anti-spin rear differential which though not as good as rear lockers functions rather well. My next upgrade will be adding a quick disconnect for the sway bars so I don't have to lay in the dirt to disconnect the sway bars. I never knew it made so much difference.

[@codybullock4467]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video. I’m glad you liked it. I’m always glad to hear from fellow off-roaders.

[@bquade70]

Great info here....

[@codybullock4467]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jim-Bob01]

Rubicon’s are definitely the way to go

[@codybullock4467]

Amen brother

[@georgecarousos6735]

Less suspension flex means front and rear lockers will put more traction to one tire on each axle. Tire friction against the terrain is what causes the tire to grip and climb an obstacle....especially on an incline. Having too much suspension travel can literally make all four tires spin because there is not enough weight (down pressure) on one or more tires to grip and pull the vehicle forward. I found this out with my Hummer H1.....it has the articulation of a frying pan but can climb obstacles like crazy even with just one tire having grip. The amount of weight pushing the tire against the terrain is massive when the suspension does not flex but the lockers are there to turn the tire no matter what. If you don't have lockers, then the flexier suspension is very helpful.

[@codybullock4467]

Good point and well said. Thank you for the great comment.

[@chrismoeslacher4374]

Interesting. Subscribed.

[@codybullock4467]

Welcome aboard!

[@williamself5692]

Nice I’ve been thinking about getting a Gladiator.! I Live in Vernal too😊where did you get your Jeep.!

[@codybullock4467]

That’s awesome! I am pretty impressed with the overall performance of the Gladiator for off-roading and everyday life. I bought it at Markdown Motors in Vernal a few years ago.

[@samhouston5217]

Great video. maybe my Mojave with no lockers BUT with sway bar disconnect might be somewhat capable. You running 40's? what lift on that bad boy?

[@codybullock4467]

Thanks for your comments. I’m running 37 13.50 tires and a 3.5 inch suspension lift from RC.

[@TheBeagleBrigade]

Excellent demonstration. You're on 37s with a mopar lift or stock?

[@codybullock4467]

It is a 3.5 inch suspension RC lift. Not anything amazing but it works pretty well for now. Will probably change it out in the future after I upgrade the bumpers and add a winch.

[@chainsawcharl1e677]

Sway bar disconnect is good off road, but remember to reconnect when you are going fast because removing the front sway bar gives more traction to the front axle and will cause the vehicle to oversteer in slippery conditions like rain, snow, and ice. If you have too much grip in the front at high speed, you could spin out!

[@MikeSmith-ey7ku]

I wanted a Rubicon for my second gladiator but I got the Mojave mainly cuz of the frame reinforcement and the fact that the locker works in 4 high. I”ll prob just get disconnects now after seeing this. And my 3rd gladiator will probably be a Rubicon,maybe,or a Ranger Raptor if these prices don’t come down,not paying 70k for a steel bumper gladiator

[@codybullock4467]

Love the Mojave! Super awesome Gladiator! Thanks for your comments. Fun fact: There is a little hack to kick your rear locker in in 4-high on the Rubicon!

[@jrr1631]

What the spec on the wheels and tires size offset etc

[@codybullock4467]

The wheels are Dirty Life DT-1 9303. Size 17x9 Offset -38 PCD 5x127 Center Bore 78.1mm Finish matte black. Tires are Maxxis RAZR MT 37x13.50R17LT Hope that helps. Thanks for the comment. 🙂

[@locomike102]

What size tires are you running? Are they 37x13.5s?

[@codybullock4467]

Yes they are 37x13.50 and I really like them but I’ll probably go to a 37x12.50 next just to change things up.

[@392shakedown]

@Cody, I'm also in Vernal - we should collaborate on some videos to grow the channel! At the very least let's go wheel!

[@codybullock4467]

Nice! Yeah we need to go Jeeping sometime. I’ll leave some info in comments on your Channel.

[@waynebrucemanbat5787]

What is your setup? Tire Size, Lift, uograded shocks etc.?

[@codybullock4467]

37x13.50 Maxxis RAZR MT tires 17x9 Dirty life DT-1 wheels (-38 offset) 3.5 inch RC suspension lift Stock Rubicon Fox Shocks with shock extension brackets.

[@waynebrucemanbat5787]

@@codybullock4467 it looks awesome. There's great deals on Rubicon Gladiators right now but I know I won't leave it stock and really like the look of your setup (they look a little funky on the stock lift and tires). I know it doesn't have the departure angle of a Wrangler, but I feel like the Gladiator is more versatile in everyday use and it did really well in this video. I'm probably gonna jump on a 23 Rubicon and then upgrade to something similar to your set up.

[@kevinr.9896]

Nothing beats AntiRocks its the best

[@blakemarchand6650]

What size tires??

[@codybullock4467]

37 13.50

[@pinoylocco1488]

what psi in the video?

[@DavesNumber1MobileMechanic]

They showed it on the display. They were all in the mid 20's. Which I would have been down to at least 20. There is not much difference, but it makes a difference on the rocks.

[@codybullock4467]

Around 26 psi

[@murphytoadster9864]

My badass lifted 1990 bronco sucks compared to my 1991 f150 off roading. The f150 doesnt have a sway bar

[@codybullock4467]

Nice! Thank you for the input. 😊

[@DavesNumber1MobileMechanic]

Sway bars are literally only for on-road use. Not a single purpose built off-road rig has sway bars even installed. There's no need for them. Do the same test on the road to show how the vehicle body rolls with them disconnected vs. connected. Lockers are nice, but if you have a good driver, they are rarely needed. I had a 14' frontier that would put a lot of jeep owners to shame every time I took it out on the trail. Wad it more capable than the jeeps that were following me? No, but I was a better driver and made it much further with open diffs and 31" tires than the locked jeeps on 40's with rookie drivers. The first obstacle you chose, you could have made it with sway bar connected and open diff had you not tried to crawl it. Just gotta give it more gas once that front tire was at the peak of the rocks. So I get the point of this video, but for someone like me, I just laughed the whole time. Which is therapeutic for my mental health, so thanks for the laughs 😂

[@codybullock4467]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@user-sk7rk7jk9s]

I thought the video did an excellent job doing a controlled experiment to show the difference between connected and unconnected sway bars. Sure you could have done a full send to get up the ledge, but that would not have met your teachable moment.

[@Ken-qq6gp]

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[@codybullock4467]

🤗

[@troyhughes2559]

Great video!

[@codybullock4467]

Thanks!