I Off-Road My New Jeep Wrangler for the First Time - Is It As Good As I Thought It Would Be?

[@lawrenceralph7481]

The best part of this video is " because I couldn't afford it". A completely honest rejection of the trends automotive industry. Well done.

[@taraaaron1242]

Exactly

[@chir0pter]

Nono, see you're just supposed to tack on another 12 months to the lease!

[@KTMcaptain]

Nope, he could afford it. He just chose to utilize his money elsewhere. He should have said, because I chose to be more financially responsible. . Though he will end up spending more money on it than a Rubicon. You can actually order a Rubi for about $40k stripped down but with a few more standard goodies. . Tires cost $1500 for 5 Cost of armor Cost for sway bar disconnect Cost to regear Cost for lockers . The Rubi is the more financially responsible one especially considering residual value.

[@Malc664]

@@KTMcaptain Base Rubi might have been a stretch. 10K more than Tommy's Jeep. I think he really wanted lockers.

[@KTMcaptain]

@@Malc664 it’s not. I found them for under $40k with nothing added on. Contact some of the forum dealerships and you can get 3-5% under invoice + and extra 1% off for tread lightly and then Jeep incentives. I got my JT Rubicon for 10.6% under invoice. . Catch is you have to order it… which he did.

[@rrbigbird2]

Love the videos with Tommy and Roman. I recently lost my father, and he and I loved cars, trucks, and bikes. He was always with me whenever I’d buy something. Seeing these two together puts a smile on my face knowing a father and son are enjoying and appreciating vehicles the same way me and my old man did.

[@RobOutdoors623]

Dude 6 speed, 2 door Wrangler?? That’s the way to go. No shame there! Don’t need a Rubicon for 98% of off-roading lol

[@krasnaludek298]

Agree & I have a JLU Rubicon … it’s overkill & mostly a pavement princess.

[@garbinator09]

I often think about a new JL Sport S or a Willy’s. Having had two rubies I never honestly needed the full capability each one offered. If I did it again I’d want to stay 33’s or 34’s as narrow as would be safe. I would go with a stick. 2 door. Gi Green all the way. I done built one on Jeeps site.

[@pineappleboi27]

@@krasnaludek298 I'd say more like 88%

[@coreykeesler7014]

I just ordered a JLU willys with the 6 speed CANT WAIT FOR IT

[@MrKegsworth]

@@coreykeesler7014 I ordered the same in June, just now shipped! Can't wait!

[@sergvegas5446]

Son and dad having fun in a jeep = Priceless!😎🇺🇸

[@theinternets7516]

You guys should use this Willys Sport as a baseline 4x4 that is your baseline expectation for 4x4 performance. It could be the "control" in all of your experiments with other 4x4 vehicles and would make it really cool to see this Jeep in a side by side comparison with all the other vehicles you test off road.

[@phantasmagoric3934]

I think they should use the regular sport for that comparison

[@AustinH7]

Don’t know if that’s a good idea for the control to be better than 99 percent of off-roaders

[@theinternets7516]

@@AustinH7, the only real advantage is a rear LSD. The short wheel base helps too but as far as equipment goes, this is a pretty basic off roader.

[@phantasmagoric3934]

@@theinternets7516 naw

[@AustinH7]

@@theinternets7516 true it is very basic, I’m speaking on terms of any vehicle with 4wd, this still would kick most vehicles asses offroad, the solid axles, short wheelbase, lsd, of course a vehicle with lockers and beefy tires would stand up to it

[@mrknoch]

I heard him say "manual windows and manual mirrors" "as stripped down as you can get" and it made me think of my first Jeep with zipper windows, no radio or AC and an inline four cylinder! Love your Jeep, though.

[@jimmymorrison3973]

The Jeep looks epic on that trail. It’s just so right with the two door scampering up the trail. Good purchase for honest reasons.

[@gregmize01]

I wish more people would buy these and shift the market away from all the bs that's on vehicles that never gets used.

[@garbinator09]

@@gregmize01 - I was one of those you speak of. 2012 MW3 package. Rarely if ever HAD a need to engage lockers. Limited slip, coupled with great rubber and 4.10 gearing made me a happy Jeep dude. I attended numerous Jamborees sticking to easy to moderate trails. Fun fun fun. No stress, no worries over body damage, lots of support if attendees needed it. GREAT eats! Palo Duro Texas I gained weight! If I ever get another Jeep I’d signup do it all again. Oh? And I’m an old fart so I prefer auto.

[@fritty9927]

Tommy I love your Jeep and I’ve never owned one and at 67 probably never will. I love the crank windows, manual door locks, ect. Ect. No confusing or busy electronics to foul up. Very nice. PS: don’t let the detractors talk you into the aftermarket rabbit hole. You don’t need sway bar disconnect or lockers or 50 inch tires. Keep it simple stupid! Words to live by.

[@lolotus4borderless]

gosh I feel exactly the same

[@JonBecker81]

Maybe a winch is all he needs. That’ll give him the security and confidence to really try and push it and take it in some sketchy places that he probably wouldn’t do without it or if he was by himself.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

The swaybar disconnect (less than $160) changes the abilities of the Jeep so much more. Having an extra 2" of suspension flex is so much better than wheel spin. Tires on the ground means more traction.

[@fritty9927]

@@toddhoffmaster6057 BS. Been wheeling for decades. You don’t “need “ it : you want it.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

@@fritty9927 have you wheeled a vehicle with a front solid axle? Have you wheeled anything more difficult than a graded fire road? I will agree with you but only if you are talking about independent front suspension.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Love the Willys package! There’s two versions ~ Willys and Willys Sport (less expensive). Yours is the direct descendant of my 1985 CJ. Keep showing us what it can do! Slip test next ?

[@stevea3936]

I swear I thought Roman was holding a poodle inside the Jeep. No, it was a camera and fuzzy microphone.

[@brandonrenfro4200]

I was like “what the hells wrong with that dog?” It was being very still.

[@tman7449]

Hahaha 🤣 I was going to write the same thing!!

[@shadetree6705]

TFL's next video: "Honey, I shrunk Blaze!!!"

[@handyman2183]

I kept thinking that very same thing.

[@johnbertram]

Really chuffed for Tommy. You can tell how much he enjoyed that compared to the TRX just by looking at his smiling little face!

[@foxs-jc9ib]

i love the fact that you didn't get a rubicon, because a lot of the content on youtube would make you think you need a rubicon to go on all of these trails.

[@mdocod]

The fact that this thing struggled, requiring multiple attempts, tires spinning, and eventual momentum bashing to get up that rocky hill is enough reason to have lockers. Lockers take vehicles up those trail sections without any drama or wheelspin, making a much better ride for passengers and less wear on the trail. A Big Bend Bronco with a rear locker would have walked up that without spinning/drama.

[@mdocod]

@AA Mech Similarly equipped (like with AC) the Willys is much closer to the cost of a Big Bend Bronco than you're implying. The 2 door vs 2 door, willy sport vs big bend.. Bronco has 60% more cargo space, better wheelbase for highway and trail stability, better crawl ratio, better creature comforts and features. The cost difference from Big Bend with rear locker to a base+sasquash package is about $4000, not a few hundred. Wouldn't that 99% rule make the AT's more useful for 99% of driving than MT's? A MT tires are louder, cause vibration at low speed on roads, get out of balance faster, have garbage traction on ice, and wear out faster. The LSD won't make up for the lousy winter traction of muds on ice. The argument you're making here is that most people won't be on the trail enough for the locker to be important, but then suggesting this same audience should drive around on mud tires for daily driving? Seems a bit ironic..... For most trail running, AT's and MT's perform similarly. The only place MT's have any advantage is mud, but truthfully there is no highway capable mud tire with large enough voids to really be all that good in mud anyway, so it's a marginal improvement in that 1 situation for a significant compromise in daily driving and winter weather driving. On the topic of an LSD in the rear.. vs driving open on ice/snow. A full-time LSD, if it's aggressive, is actually very likely to cause the rear end to kick out and get squirrely on ice. Combine that with mud tires and a shorter wheel base, the willy's is a recipe for disaster in the winter for most drivers. The Bronco running the rear open by default, on AT's, with slightly longer wheel base, is apt to be much more predictable and controlled on ice. ------------- I run STT Pro Muds on my H3 in the summer for trail running and daily driving. In the winter I switch over to duratracs with studs. I have never encountered a trail scenario (or road going scenario) where I felt that the mud tires were meaningfully advantageous over a well built AT. Mostly I live with more road noise and worse fuel economy because they look cool and that's most of the benefit. They do have tough sidewalls and tolerate being aired down very well, but I know a solidly made AT would handle the tough trails just fine.

[@darrelltrammel1623]

I am glad to see this. I would like to see more content that shows the capability of the lower trim levels. Most of us don't have Rubicon $$ for a hobby.

[@rondail5675]

It would be great to go head to head with a low end stock big Bronco

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

I’d pay money to see that and Tommy’s facial expressions…🐴🐴🥌

[@mdocod]

Big Bend is similarly priced, better features, way more cargo space, and can be configured with a rear locker for no extra cost. I think Tommy got ripped off.

[@mattbrew11]

@@thepavementendsnow1901 the wrangler will win that and everyone knows it

[@alfredofernando6445]

@@mdocod 1 there's not even Broncos to buy... Factory are superrr slow 2 so far there is 1 bug in the bronco system and we still need some info on engine/trans from customer at 100,000km use atleast, "jeep v6 has alot more reviews/customization" 3 the bronco is BIG THICC BOY and thst for off road is not good plus more heavier "Google a pic of jeep 2 door and bronco 2 door..." 4if you want to custom the car jeep have aloooott more parts to use

[@mdocod]

@@alfredofernando6445 Hi Alfredo! The Bronco is indeed more of an unknown with regards to risk adoption. Given that risk vs known Chrysler junkiness I would take the risk personally. Track width of Bronco is only 2" wider than Wrangler. Same track width as the H3 that I wheel all over and still narrower than full-width axles+offsets that many people wheel on. The Bronco additional size is negligible.

[@elizabethademi2740]

I LOVE that you have a 2-door Willys with a manual transmission!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@thorman944]

7:50. Apply light parking brake pressure to engage the rear LSD.

[@warrenparlee8083]

It is good to see a man who loves off-roading in a vehicle he loves. Well done, sir!

[@k9karma]

Love it! Basic, straight forward, and actually affordable.

[@sebastiansaxon]

I actually love that it has manual windows and locks

[@bigt4135]

I’m feeling pretty good about my 2019, 2 door rubicon, manual for $35k. It has the bigger screen, power windows and locks, and a soft top.

[@lesterparker1594]

Prices 2 years ago are not what they are today. Basically ass $5-10k to what we were paying even a year ago

[@mdocod]

Nice Buy!

[@hhseguras]

Every video I see you with your dad brings a smile to my face. My dad passed away a little over 2 years ago and I miss him a lot. Certainly your father has raised a very good kid and I pray that you guys stay that close and never, ever, let pride to ruin your relationship. God bless you!

[@teop7887]

@ 5:17 ...uh, it says "Willys" on the hood? 🤣 Congrats, beautiful Jeep, beautiful place to take it out and play! 👍👍

[@kelvinhill9874]

There is no apostrophe. It’s just “Willys”.

[@teop7887]

@@kelvinhill9874 Dang auto-text ! Haha, thanks 😁👍

[@grisa12345]

Interested to hear your account of this JL vs your old JK.

[@americanrambler4972]

The affordable Jeep. The real thing! A real 2 door, soft top, manual with limited slip. And nothing else you don’t need. Well, the AC is a nice touch. And cruise is nice. And it’s painted red.

[@NoGasWelcomeAboard]

Got an “affordable” 2021 also. But it’s a Rubicon for just little more than Tommy paid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6S0Zn-ceK6ar6M.

[@DR.Detroit11]

this package is boss, I do give you credit for finding this. I didn't know it even existed.

[@officialyasir]

It’s right there on Jeep.com. I can’t believe that the dealer had to tell him about it.

[@johnnymartinez478]

@@officialyasir probably a lie.

[@gregoryjulian1333]

The tan seats look great. Nice choice. Enjoy your new Jeep! 👍🏼🇺🇸✌🏼

[@robm3357]

Tommy, a great choice and well optioned for off road. The 3.6 and the manual is very nice.

[@matthew.tamasco]

I gotta say, I think you found the perfect spec. You have what you need and can spend money on the upgrades you want when you can afford them. Smart purchase, man!

[@MrLangDog]

"The world's smallest backup camera" FJ Cruiser: "Hold my beer"

[@FJBandFkMAGA]

Honda CR-V: “Hold my kids”

[@StubProductions]

Tacoma mirror camera.... hold my keg

[@jaymoar3561]

Latest FJ model is 2014, you can’t compare the two. 🙄

[@Crimsontide1694]

@@jaymoar3561 but he just did…

[@jeepindave5464]

You're all correct

[@DinkAround]

No need for a locker. Add a set of sway bar disconnects and you will climb great in that rig. Low tire PSI and flex go a long way on the trail.

[@jennifermckay7984]

Best part of this video, father and son spending time together, sharing in their passion of cars and off roading! I love the simplicity of this Jeep Willys too!

[@dufonrafal]

One of the cheapest and best off road mod is a front sway bar quick disconnect ;)

[@theinternets7516]

Keeping tires on the ground makes all the difference in the world. Way cheaper than lockers too.

[@noahthorin2476]

The angle grinder solution

[@dufonrafal]

@@noahthorin2476 bad idea, you can just unscrew it if you don't have the quick disconnect.

[@dufonrafal]

@@theinternets7516 yep, and it also makes the ride smoother and safer. At 7:30 it would have helped a lot.

[@nathanreeve2319]

I got the quick disconnect on my TJ and decided I didn't need to reconnect. I've been running it disconnected everywhere, including freeway, for years now.

[@travisladd344]

I love that you talked about not raising a tire and as soon as you start down the hill, the back driver side tire comes off the ground around 8:18 😂

[@AustinH7]

He doesn’t have sway bar disconnects yet. 100 bucks and that issue is easily taken care of 👍🏻

[@browndogstt8546]

Congratulations Tommy! You get the perfect colorado vehicle. I can't wait to see what mods you make.

[@gamerscouncil2262]

i bought this exact build save the engine as i opted for the 2.0 T for the torque and gas milage. i wanted the bronco but the roll out and top issues encouraged me to wait a couple of years for ford to sort all the kinks. im very excited for my jeep to get here.

[@stuartstuart866]

Wow, I really like your new jeep. It’s a basic but very functional vehicle. I’m looking forward to more videos on it.

[@yoyartube]

Lovin this Jeep. I love base cars in general. I have many mods on my Jeep and sometimes I wish I could go back to the simplicity.

[@Agent.K.]

Me too lol! Many times I think I over did it that it’s no longer impressive/joyful when I conquer an obstacle. And I added a lot of modes when I was a beginner. Now after some years of experience, I would’ve done things differently.

[@dirtycommtroop]

Yeah man. Leveling kit with next size tires and 2 round fog lights on the front bumper. Maybe a winch.

[@NWI_Steel]

That is a really nice spec, Tommy! Do you have any mods planned? Or keeping it stock?

[@Jv19979]

Been waiting on this. I like the hand crank windows.

[@jeffrentsch4318]

Glad to see new 4X4 being used straight away.

[@kiplambel4052]

LOVE the new Jeep, Tommy! When I first started 4-wheelin manual trans was the only choice, and while lockers existed I didn't know anybody who had one. The one option from a Rubicon I'd like to see in the base model is the ultra-low range transfer case. With a 4:1 low range, you wouldn't need lower axle ratio to put 35's on it.

[@XFactrAdventures]

Personally I want to say congratulations! That’s an awesome rig as your first new vehicle. From a review standpoint, this video definitely convinced me that if I do ever buy a Jeep it will be a bare bones (bare as can be in that trim anyway) Rubicon - it would be worth the wait to save the extra money. That Jeep should not be struggling so much on that Rocky incline. I realize the camera doesn’t do the grade justice, but my LX570 would have eaten that hill for lunch.

[@jackrotter9434]

Tommy I have an open-diffs red ‘98 TJ and I put sway bar disconnects on… best affordable upgrade hands down. The front axle not only has more articulation- it plants itself to the ground and doesn’t allow the open-diffs to spin. The ride becomes 10x smoother especially with the 2 door. Congrats on the new beast!

[@awdlover4349]

Great video: I usually have off-road with my dad and his 2019 Suzuki Jimny A/T on the Italian alps. Also it has a naturally aspirated engine (even if it is smaller w.r.t. the jeep one: 1.5L 102hp) and its tiny dimensions is perfect for narrow “streets” commonly found in the Alps

[@abqcrutch]

A great buy, Tommy! Looking forward to future vids.

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Willys is My Favorite Jeep Wrangler package 😁👍

[@joetavares2155]

Just wanted to say thanks for informing me about Webster pass. My son and I went out there from Kansas City last week and ran the entire length and had a blast. Side note... my 2019 F150 fx4 6 inch lift, Bilstien suspension was allllllmost too wide for the hwy285 downhill side of the pass. Most of the trail was plenty wide but at one spot there was a washout and we had about 4inches to spare with the 35"12.5 20's. There are holes in the two front seats from our butts clenching so tight but we are alive and have a story to tell and and an experience we will never forget!!

[@dollarzUS]

I like this video series

[@JeepsCafe]

Just ordered my Jeep Willys today same color as this one. Longer version, needed the extra room for family and cargo. Won't be be delivered until spring. Thank you TFL for your hard work in testing and reviewing the Jeeps it helped me pick out the one best suited for me. 👍👍

[@johnglenf8611]

My first Jeep was half that price.. I bought a new ‘97 Wrangler SE with only three options. It had cloth seats instead of vinyl, 5 spoke wheels with P215/75 tires instead of steelies with P205/75s, and power steering. Yes, power steering was an option in ‘97. Mine had no A/C and no radio. I believe I paid mid $15k for it with destination and tax. The MSRP was $15,7XX. Most dealers at that time we’re doing about $2k additional mark-up but I found one selling for invoice. It’s refreshing to see a young man who knows not to buy more vehicle than he can afford. Congrats on your purchase.

[@ryanc5517]

Watching you drive around with your new “basic” Jeep, it reminds me of the first few videos I saw of you when you looked like in your late teens off-roading with a couple of your friends. I vaguely recall an episode when your friend’s Jeep stalled at a gas station.

[@niceguyrides]

Congrats Tommy!! Glad to see you smiling in your new Jeep.

[@retiredafce3373]

Tommy, I’m not sure but I don’t think the rear differential was working correctly. You might want to test it on the rollers you use to test all wheel drive vehicles with.

[@andrewrudlang2785]

This! ^^^

[@marcjohnson8488]

That's the downside of limited-slip axles, they work well in slippery situations snow/ice but when you need them to work the most, they will let you down, unfortunately. An example might be rock crawling.

[@dcl97]

The axle needs to be spinning fairly fast for the LSD to have enough inertia to engage. The way Tommy was slowly inching up the hill wasn't enough, you need to keep your momentum up with an LSD.

[@blegi1245]

@@dcl97 depends on the type. Friction or viscous coupling works at any axle speed.

[@ohjeep76]

The factory LSD is crap because it uses friction and burns up easily. I put a eaton true Trac I believe it's called (mechanical LSD) when I re-geared my jk, and that thing worked almost as well as a locker

[@bryannelson2020]

Congratulations on that awesome rig 👍🏻

[@jamieshepherd3187]

Tommy, you could look into a clear coat wrap to help protect the paint work

[@Hiram27]

At least a door and fender wrap. Plus it keeps that winter road salt off the paint. Love winter in the Rockies!

[@Intentsrig]

Tommy, You should get some manual sway bar quick disconnects. It’ll make a huge difference in traction.

[@richardlynam7856]

Great value I’m going to look at the same package, like it a lot 👍

[@mdocod]

Bronco Big Bend is only $2K more and can be equipped with a rear locker for no extra charge. It comes with the same tire size, 60% more cargo space, and more/better trim/features/materials. It also has a much lower crawl ratio with the additional "granny" crawler gear, better traction control system, and more engine power at high elevation. I don't have any skin in either game. I drive an 09 H3 on 315/75-16, skids, sliders, winch, front/rear lockers, and some steering reinforcements... Bought it used a few years ago with 65K on the odo for about 1/3rd the price of a similarly equipped new Bronco or Jeep. When I look at what is available on the market new today, and factor in my experience wheeling, camping, exploring, etc, I would take a Big Bend over a Willy's without any question. The 60% better cargo space alone would be enough for me if everything else where equal. The Willy's is just very overpriced given the competition. If a Big Bend is $36K then a Willy's+AC should be more like $29K.

[@johngrodski4158]

I like your Jeep Tommy, sometimes it's good to keep it simple.

[@milesfromnowhere5537]

Congrats on the Jeep! Fan of TFL & the Jeep Willys! 😉 Hope to get one some day!

[@turbojunki]

Great choice. I love the 2dr.

[@brentvalentine]

When I bought my Rubicon, I joined a couple Jeep clubs. The first few times I took it out, I got a few comments about why I brought my new Jeep out offroading. I just told them, "it's why I bought it". Mine was a pavement princess before I got it and it was in pristine condition. Like your dad said, after a few rash marks, it didn't hurt near as much.

[@rogerjohnson2515]

Tommy thanks for sharing. A great video, honest, entertaining, and fun to watch.

[@MCGaar]

Gorgeous willys! I love how you and your dad interact and just enjoy the experience.

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

It's official. You made my decision more difficult. Thanks!

[@WyessEnt]

If you’re looking in California let me know I sell these beautiful Jeep’s

[@mdragon99]

I'm very very jealous, what a great choice! Great drone shots!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Tommy & Roman, If there was ever a 4X4 where a locking diff should be available across the board, it has to be a Wrangler.

[@theinternets7516]

Agreed. 4Runner too. I feel like for certain vehicles it should be available a la carte regardless of what trim model you're buying unless they decide to include it automatically like with the Rubicon and TRD Off-road and TRD Pro models. It would be nice to be able to get something super basic and tack on a factory rear locker as a 1-2k option.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@theinternets7516 The last time I checked you could get a locking diff on a RWD Chevy pickup so there is no excuse for true 4X4s.

[@jerroldshelton9367]

I'd rather have the limited slip.

[@codyrichardson238]

Can’t wait to see what mods you go with on this one. Loved the JK videos.

[@problu9586]

First week, drove my then spanking brand new stock bright white 2020 Wrangler Rubicon to explore off beaten paths in and near Death Valley. Driving to Chappo Springs, began moderate, but later included unexpected loose rocky climbing challenges and plenty of "pin stripes" on my plain black fenders. Short wheel base of a 2-door was fantastic for getting through some tight maneuvers.

[@nexorabolis]

Colorado looking gorgeous with a splash of red Wrangler. Great video :)

[@craigroosa9321]

Great video ! Fun size as they say ! All you need 98% of the time . Making a smart purchase !

[@TyTriestoRide]

Congrats on the new jeep! We have a 2015 JKU Willys in the firecracker red. Absolutely love it.

[@emu4wd]

Nice country side too. Steve 🇦🇺

[@larrytillick952]

Good job, just remember a rear limited slip does nothing for the spinning front end.

[@pablomoreno1999]

You seemed to have all wheels slipping going up. I don't think the rear locker would have made a bigger difference in that case, i ain't no expert though I maintain is too basic given what you paid but MAN does it look good. Clean and simple. And the soft top if it insulates the cabin well enough i think is a better choice than the hard one, good video!!

[@coryernewein]

I've been waiting patiently for this vidjéo

[@joezephyr]

Great Jeep Tommy! I have a 2 door JL Sport S with the LSD. I love my Jeep!

[@OldManJimmy1]

I bought a new Jeep Rubicon back in 2013 and could not be happier with my purchase. Great choice, you can add lockers and sway bar disconnect when you have the funds or even want.

[@tmar9159]

Love your Jeep, Tommy! Congratulations!

[@dirtycommtroop]

Manual is also much easier when you are in 4 Low. It pretty much idles.

[@ipdjbt]

Being able to start it in gear without using the clutch is especially nice.

[@tylerp9620]

Good for you going with something simple and affordable. The limited slip in mine took some getting used to, it will work, you just have to allow more slippage first which is hard with a manual. You have to have enough torque for the clutches to engage. Still a very cool little Jeep, spend the money on a front antirock sway bar so you have articulation with out disconnecting and go on loving that little guy.

[@gypsyking4234]

Hi Tommy, congratulations on your new Jeep, it's beautiful. I have never owned a Jeep and am planning buy one soon. Now I know which variant to buy. " Everything that you need and nothing that you don't"...…

[@ebikeengineer]

I love these Tommy & Roman videos, their banter is great.

[@lanceislateagain]

Looking forward to more videos on your Wrangler! Might you consider aftermarket rear lockers? Was always interested in how those worked...

[@timsisco3742]

My only criticism of the Willy's after I learned about all you get in that package, is that you don't even have the option of getting a rear locker with it. To me that's bullshit, they want you to jump another $10,000+ to the Rubicon for lockers.

[@AustinH7]

Absolutely. I have a Willys and agree completely

[@R.Nelson]

Congratulations on the new Jeep!!🙂

[@florent9002]

So lucky to buy such a nice 4x4 like this being so young ! I'm jealous ! Congrat 👍

[@aldo90731]

It is so refreshing to see a video about a $30,000 Wrangler being used out in the wild, as opposed to a $60,000 Rubicon --or a non-existent Ford Bronco-- on a controlled course. Over the years I have found his comment "there is something satisfying about a front solid axle" to be so true.

[@viperboy619]

Just curious did you disconnect your front sway bar? i know you mentioned that you aired down, but disconnecting that front sway bar (couple 18mm wrenches) is going to really get you that softer ride and more articulation, have fun with your new ride!

[@KevinNiven]

Congrats on the new Jeep!

[@northerntoyota7584]

Nice jeep tommy, same model I’d go with. As for the worlds smallest reverse camera, I direct you to a 2013-2015 (roughly, don’t quote me exactly) Tacoma where it was in the corner of the rear view mirror.

[@atmartens]

I have the same thing in my ‘11 Acura RDX

[@wolfgang_h3t]

My H3T has one too, it's clear enough though so I ain't complaining lol

[@atmartens]

@@wolfgang_h3t That's how I feel. If I can see clearly and see there's nothing behind me, that's all that matters.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Was curious what it would be like on the trail. Now we know. :) Meanwhile, Roman looked like he really would prefer the cushioned no head bob ride of the LRD. LOL

[@kenhoward3512]

Yes, his head seemed to be bobbing a lot more than Tommy's.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Love the simplicity of this model, I t’s refreshing in this age of more is better… Two years on and I’m still not a Jeep owner (circumstance) but I love the two door. So many people have said “you really need the four door for all of the room it offers”. I’ve been driving MINI Coopers for over ten years, what’s “room” 😁 Looking forward to seeing more videos of your experience with this Jeep.

[@stevemontgomery9966]

Would love to see the Willys in the snow come winter!

[@lucasblanchard47]

Man…your new Jeep is SO COOL! Pretty much the exact spec that I’d want, might look into one this year! Much love from Texas!

[@dr7319]

Leave it stock. I love it!

[@Leopardon]

Love that you stuck to your guns Tommy. I haven’t seen if y’all have done the Jeep Badge of Honor trails but that would seem to be a cool series. One that I will be attempting is in NC at Uwharrie National forest. Dickey Bell trail 91. Wondering if your new Willy’s would be able to handle it.

[@nicolecurry5627]

Congratulations on your new jeep! It’s beautiful love the Willys ❤️

[@jaybou007]

Mine is coming, hopefully. Living in Canada, orders are always a long process. Ordered in April, still no VIN. Can't wait.

[@r6TrdSlow]

The brake lock diff stuff is really good. Toyota’s ATrac and that are very similar. Love the new Jeep, Tommy. Looks great and I’m really excited to see more videos with it

[@excaliburdg1762]

Congrats on the new wheels, Tommy. Safe travels.