Jeep Camping Gone Wrong In Winter!

This winter Jeep camp was meant to be a couple of nights and a few days solo snow wheeling in deep snow and soaking up some time in the wilderness. Unfortunately it was cut short by some challenging conditions in the form of compacted snowdrifts, a broken U joint and a bad storm with record high winds that almost took my tent off at one stage.
Floatation was very difficult with my setup, especially with the granular sugar snow underneath the snow pack.
In my stupidity I neglected to change the cheap U joints on the front chromoly shafts, and I didn't make sure I had spares with me prior to going out. So a relatively simple fix in the field turned into more than It should of. You live and learn.
I cut my losses on this one and returned home early to repair the Jeep and get back out when the storm has passed. Despite the issues it was a good outing and its always nice to be humbled by these things and have an excuse to upgrade the Jeep!
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
Summer Tire - 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Winter Tire - Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX Por Studded 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - Ebay Custom Made.

[@user-kr5pb4cb1h]

A rough day on the trail is still almost always better than a good day at work!

[@shane6242]

It's good to have good friends!

[@Stryder-mc1lu]

Wow now that’s a friend !!! Lol

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah, I think I owe him one on that one haha. Thanks for watching

[@lynneramsey3598]

Nice friend! Stuck and broke down, bummer! Thanks for sharing even the rough ones.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@professionalbodger]

Very cool of you to shout out to the suparee company. Those boards look awesome!

[@tomgoddard6350]

Amazed at how calm you stayed which I guess helps , unless the french was saved for off camera. If I can get get my to half that level I would be very happy. Great video

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I generally just accept these things as soon as they happen and start thinking of solutions to rectify it. My only regret is not having spares... I should of because this issue is common. Thanks for watching.

[@betulaobscura]

That was challenging!

[@chopperchuck]

this is why I do my winter stuff in the summer.

[@Robdutton91]

😂😂

[@bobcooper1055]

What fun is that?

[@benny_mc]

I always enjoy watching your videos Mike. Keep up the great work 👍

[@jimfrattaroli6222]

Love the adventures you take us on! Live and learn Mike

[@jamesa7506]

Wow! Well, I guess it's good to know your limits?. Thank God for friends with front-end loaders and a bit of spare time! L'chaim, my friend, to life!!👍

[@ExpoXj1]

Always the best cherokee content on KZbin.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

[@rjlatham999]

i kinda liked this to be fair. makes a change from the well organised easy ride.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@garystephen3611]

Thanks, Mike. This was an entertaining test of Man and Machine. You continue to set the bar high.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Haha glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@shaunmccaw2911]

Wow that was pretty challenging hats off to you canny believe how calm you were i would have a break down 😂 glad you kept going to the end though you can always rely on a mate 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@yankeekustoms6253]

Totally outrageous how you managed to stay so cool and on top of that decided to stay for the night. I would have given in and head home instead. Now you know, when you built that front axle you should have used quality products from the beginning (quality chromoly u-joints and shafts) taking into consideration that you drive through some deep snow pretty often. Stay positive - tomorrow is another day!

[@ericlecko]

Thanks for the video.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching.

[@gonzo_the_great1675]

I used to run my ond Range Rover on 2wd, due to the usual failure in the limited slip unit. I has some big bungs to keep the diff oil in the axel, where I'd taken the half shafts out. (Kept the shafts in the car, in case I got stuck anywhere and needed to fo 4wd.)

[@reddirtndiesel1]

Great video ,very truthful and raw ,even when the shit hits the fan ,that said great content and an adventure to look back on ! Well done Brother

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@Gillesgip]

This is why I like this channel. I'm never going to have an off road jeep , im not a mechanic. Everything is believable, things break, bend, malfunction. You swear, curse and call out things for what they are. I enjoy watching, thank you for sharing! Ontario , Canada 🇨🇦 😊

[@michaelmacdonald7342]

Great looking Jeep, too bad about the axle damage, that type of snow is very common on the east coast of Canada with a lot it freeze and thaw periods, makes for hard going. That is one really great friend with the loader. Nice to have a second vehicle along during winter trail rides.

[@cwo8771]

So, I have been looking at a lot of Bark River Knife videos over the past week, which led me to a channel named Alaska Frontier 1. MCQ Bushcraft was listed among the channels he follows. That led me to your explanation about that channel, your life, and this channel. Just wanted to say thanks for the old content and this new channel. I think I will enjoy it very much. Blessings to you and your family.

[@togray619]

superb video work and another great adventure from Mr. Mike. It never hurts to have good friends. Thanks for bringing us along! (you are not a moron)

[@isabelllowenherz2213]

What an exciting adventure. And a big helping friend. But if you want to know what your car can do, it's good to try out.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I cant thank peter enough. Otherwise I would hike out, get picked up, wait for the parts and hike back. Probabaly to find it beneath more snow lol! Thanks for watching

[@hodge64]

Great content Mike 👍🏻

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Really appreciate the donation and thanks for watching!

[@grantswheelstohills]

That's how I like to think, keep busy, and a solution comes.i'm sure your friend knows you would come to the rescue ! That'd how friends work. I was not quite expecting all of that (I'm sure, nor were you). But that's what makes expeditions! Thanks for sharing. Tale care Grant.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I was kicking myself for not carrying spares. I use too but got a bit over confident. Good that this happened now and not on a more remote trip. Hes a good mate to be fair, heart of gold. Thanks for watching

[@bagration9]

Как говорят в России - Чем лучше Jeep тем дальше бежать за трактором 😂

[@jamesa7506]

😂👍

[@051biohaz]

Great video dude, pretty rough outing…I guess they can’t all be smooth..thanks for the upload

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Not the smoothest outing but certainly took a lot from it. Revisiting the spares I carry lol Thanks for watching

[@SB-vn2cr]

Awesome video. Mike is defintely a Macguyver kind of guy so its refreshing to know that he too can have an adventure go awry from time to time. Happens to me all the time! Thanks Mike, as always, for letting us under-achievers join you on another cool outing.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

This one was needed I think to show me the limitations of what I have. I tend to drive pretty steadily so I imagine that joint was hanging in there from repeated trips. Thanks for watching

[@hempseedaddict]

I was stressing just watching! Guess you have to test limits somehow. Big respect to your plow buddy!

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video Mike enjoyed that even though you had problems and got stuck you had plenty of supply's and a good mate to help you out hopefully you get it fixed soon and head back out atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It wasn't the smoothest but better to know the limits and be ready next time than continue to be complacent. Peter is a legend for rescuing me! Thanks for watching

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness always a pleasure mate 👍👍

[@TheEinart]

Its good to see you got help to clear some snow out of the way. Hopefully you will fix your truck soon. Great video . Cheers from overland dude from Norway.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah I was lucky Peter didn't hesitate to come and help. It would have been a bit of a different story otherwise. Thanks for watching and hello from Sweden.

[@jcricket-vr5xr]

Great video mike

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@davecamilleri9411]

I feel your pain! I refuse to use anything other than Spicer U Joints or stronger only! Right now I am using Yukon Extreme Hardcore U Joints in chrome moly axle shafts and I have two spare complete shafts with Super Joints that have quite a few hours on them. The Yukon extreme joints are very strong, but don't have needle bearings, so they shouldn't be driven at highway speeds. They are greased with anti seize aluminum grease and each cap is greased individually. I also have a Yukon (Warn) free wheel kit with Yukon hardcore hubs so that in the event of breakage I can ulock the hubs. Love your videos! I am waiting for some fresh snow to go play in, our winter has been pretty dry so far. Some snow coming tonight.

[@rb30athorn]

You’ve cured my ignorance about my ignorance of snow wheeling! Or put another way, I now know the depth of my misunderstanding of snow. Luckily I live in south Mississippi. Amazing video! Thanks.

[@rb30athorn]

And I thought the drama was over when the plow arrived! Glad you had a plan b and c ! Guessing we will be in the shop for the next video. Stay safe.

[@JasonMcCann841]

You are testing the limits but you are also very well prepared. Great video Mike.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@850twalker]

I am experiencing sweater envy...which until this very moment I had no idea was a psychological state

[@chigeryelam4061]

I wish I had mates who are prepared to snow plough a road in the dark for me.

[@chad2886]

I had the same experience with my wrangler. I ran 35" super swampers with dual lockers and stock axles and joints, my thinking was it's better the joints are the weak link rather then the ring and pinion. Needless to say I got very fast at changing axles just make sure to keep the unit bearings lubed so they don't seize in the knuckle and carry pre assembled axle assemblies for both sides, kinda surprised you didn't already but live and learn.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I use to carry two full axles, then it went down to two stub shafts, then it went down to a single front U joint. I think the more trips I did and the more I pushed the jeep I just got complacent with nothing braking. I've been realigned Thanks for watching

[@williammrdeza9445]

Pretty gutsy moves Mike. Pushing our limits at least lets us know how far to test them the next time and when to call it quits. Glad your friend was available to help plow you out. I was surprised that you decided to spend the night out given the vehicle damage since one doesn't always know what the weather might do. Hats off to you for making the best of a bad situation! Good luck with the repairs--hope they go well back at the home shop.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

in hindsight it was stupid to try and drive open ground given the winds we have had. The snow was very different once I got into that area. I thought I might as well make the best of it given the circumstances, but it seems the gods didn't agree. Thanks for watching.

[@williammrdeza9445]

I have made similar off-road decisions based on desire vs. good judgment with similar results! Can definitely relate to the bitter sweet circumstances you found yourself in. Hopefully the damage will be limited to your initial diagnosis.

[@cherokee7824]

Не переживай, смотри на это как на приключение и опыт 👍

[@doogee6157]

Next adventure vehicle, Volvo earth mover. will look odd with tent on top but nothing stops it.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

More like Volvo Front Loader lol. I will avoid open ground next time I think. Thanks for watching.

[@maltipoomadness8807]

Thank our stars there are Perta's out there to save us from big foot buggering 😅

[@alex2822]

Bravo

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@LaserUbermensch]

Welcome to the 2wd Gang Mike. Its all about picking lines, staying on the throttle and not going out in dodgy conditions.

[@moecantileverjr]

Dam you, Jimmy . Let the man camp.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Pretty sure he pedo stared that U joint from 2 clicks away, causing it to develop a structural weakness and fail. Asshole. Thanks for watching

[@chipchaffee2416]

Just found your new channel . Can’t wait to check out your new content. I found you by watching your video on the archive. Glad you posted that video. Sorry to hear about all your troubles. But happy to have found you again. Can already tell that I’m going to enjoy your new channel . Always admired your can do attitude.

[@moshesuharianu8688]

Those 35 tires and snow chains will put more stress on the axles, specially when steering wheel is an angle,time to improove

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Well that's certainly what they did. This there second winter though to be fair to the U joints. Thanks for watching.

[@White_wood_wolf]

cherokee is time capsul. back to the future. i enjoy videos now,just like mcq bushcraft before.. 👍

[@russjowett2137]

Well that didn’t go as planned Mike! But you can’t find the jeeps limits without testing it! A lot of the Jeep guys over here Mike use spicer u joint. But they also put a non greaseable one in the short side axle shaft. And a greaseable one in the long axle shaft side. That way the long axle shaft u joint fails and not the shaft itself inside the diff. If you had the crazy expensive $1500 CAD RCV shafts. Well they don’t break. But your ring and pinion probably would. So in a way it’s a good thing having a known weak spot. Especially considering it’s a D30 with 35” tires. I have to say Mike your rear LSD is working well! And honestly In most of the shots both front wheels are spinning too. So I’m not sure a front locker/traction aid is going to make a ton of difference. A front locker might help stop sudden loads on the U joints when they grab traction. I’ve also been testing my Detroit truetrac’s some more Mike. So I have found if one of the tires is on pure ice. They basically are no better than an open diff. The wheel on ice just spins. But if you stop the spin with brake pedal and then hold the brake lightly and apply the gas then both wheels start spinning and off you go. At first I was a bit disappointed. But I now understand that the way the diffs behaviour on pure ice is a good thing! It’s why they are somewhat safe to drive on the road. You dont get the axle suddenly locking up if one tire suddenly gets a patch of ice on the highway. A clutch type lsd grabs harder for example. And an auto locker is downright dangerous in that scenario. Another thing I’ve noticed is when the diff fluid is cold. The jeep feels slow. And there is more torque steer feedback through the steering wheel when in 4H and the diffs are cold. Once the diff fluid is warmed up the torque steer all but disappears! So overall I’m now extremely happy with my truetrac’s front and rear. I’ve floored the Jeep a few times on ice at 50-60kph. And it does nothing crazy or unpredictable. I’ve also done this when one side of the Jeep is on ice and the other side isn’t. No issues. No switches to think about. No airlines. They just took a bit of getting used too at first. Truetrac’s front and rear work very well on my xj. Because like yours Mike. It has tons of flex front and rear. It’s very hard to get a tire off the ground. Unless it’s an extreme situation. And then I just ride the brake pedal to make the diffs lock up. But I wouldn’t recommend a truetrac to anyone who has poor wheel travel in the front. Like an IfS rig. A truetrac would be a poor choice. A full locker would work better. Anyways I know you are getting a selectable e locker for your front axle. But if that rear LSD wears out. Consider a truetrac. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for the feedback on the truetracks! That's interesting about the brake peddle trick, much like the rear axle and handbrake on an open diff. Its good to know and get some feedback from real world testing. A lunchbox is probably death on the roads I drive on as it will lock up and send me into the ditch. My rear has a tendency to drift also. Thanks for the tips on the U joint placement on the front. I will try that and see how it goes. I will rebuild the chromoly's and build up two spares just in case. My Rear LSD seems to work very well which is probabaly what's carrying my rig through these situations. The front I will put a selectable in like an E locker and hopefully that will stop the shock load on the joints and make it more consistent like the rear. Thanks for watching and for the all the information!

[@KyleSVT]

Awesome Video. Great audio too man!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment.

[@99bounz]

Glad you take along pannkakssmet - who brings u-joints 👍👍👍

[@flybaby1972]

Great video Mike. Duncan B sent it to me fyi. I live near to him and also into my vehicles, have a 72 Landy I drive around / keep going and do the occasional event 👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah, he mentioned that the other day on the phone! Thanks for watching.

[@wodgesad]

On the plus side (rubbing aside) the heater seemed to work great

[@joecola6487]

Mike , where are you again in the world ? Thanks for the content as always . Georgia , 🇺🇸

[@GrizzlyPath]

Seeing the loader reminded me about how my friends and I have joked that we’re gonna start bringing snow blowers out snow camping because sometimes it’d probably be faster to just plow the last bit of trail vs all the recovery we do haha. Absolute unit of a friend to plow the road for you!

[@kjohns236]

Turned out nice! I am also in WA! Hope to see you out there one day.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hey, where is WA? In Sweden? Thanks for watching

[@kjohns236]

Oops, I commented in the wrong video but still love your content!@@WorkshoptoWilderness

[@theclarkofben84]

Heroic mindset and levels of determination throughout. Nice one 👍🏼

[@Handycrabby]

love the sword at the end behind your seat. Clearly protection against big foot!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hahah you have a good eye! My son gave me that before I left to keep me safe. Thanks for watching.

[@StuartButler-ds5dg]

Bit of a rough one that mate!ATB👍👍👍from the fens!

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Absolutely loved this vid. I recently swapped out my uni joint axles and replaced them with CV type on my 96 XJ. But yea as you said too much stress and the weakest part has to let go. That snow is unreal ... Don't have that issue here in QLD Australia.👍🇦🇺🚙

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It was probably the worst combination of snow you can get here. Drifts and sugar snow.... How are the CV joints doing? Are they RCVs or just standard ones. Thanks for watching

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

I wish they were RCV type... Just the standard type. Hoping they stand up to the abuse I will give them, lol. But I have heard and read they seem to hold there own. Time will tell.

[@simplylifeau]

Glad you got out ok Mike and well done for still making the most of the night. All the best with the repairs…👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks mate, almost back on the road. Thanks for watching

[@BunkerDawes]

Understanding your environment. Well drilled in your set up. Diesel heater was always going to catch the snow up front. That 'crack' when something lets go. In hindsight, you can't carry everything. Bigfoot pancake mix. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching!

[@moparlarsson]

You need portal axels my friend.....and tracks! From half a meter and up of grainy snow is no joke! Seems like wheels just dig holes. Great video with a touch of reality a$$ biting.

[@TheFishingExperience916]

It wouldn't be a adventure if everything goes according to plan...thumbs up to your mate coming in cluch to save you be safe out there 👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah, absolute legend. Thanks for watching

[@DietLemonT]

Hell yeah. Great content as always, Mike!

[@DietLemonT]

Welp. Commented without watching the video or even reading the title. My bad. Lol Glad everything worked out, sorry about the damage mate!

[@PrestonGladd]

Can always count on your videos to deliver!! Haha never a dull moment!! Need to just tow an entire jeep behind you for parts 😂😂.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Haha thanks for watching! When will too many spares be enough lol

[@mixinkperranporth]

You should try an angled skid plate on the front it might elevate the snow drag up front maybe 🤔

[@DerScheff07]

Mike - thanks again for a great video. I salute to you and your bravery cause I (driving 35s on a JLU Rubicon on 2,5" lift) would have not even entered the track from the main road :) Seeing you a little desperate I started to get worried. But the pro you are you talked yourself through all of this calmly and made exactly the right decisions. Now the question remains is: better breaking down in the freakin snow or drive during summer with all the swedish a** biting bugs? :) :) Keep the good work coming...craving for the next episode! Take care and cheers from Germany

[@OFFROADNATION606]

Really enjoy the videos! Love the detail you have put into the Jeep, definitely an awesome build!

[@Yang_M3P]

Another great video buddy! i just need to support your patreon for all the inspiration your giving and all the struggles you go thru ;D //Kimmy

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hey Kimmy, thanks mate! I just saw you signed up to Patreon. Thank you very much for the support! I received a package from Outdoor Days, was that you? Thanks again mate

[@Yang_M3P]

Yes i was suppose to send it from my place but Isac wanted to add some stickers and other stuff aswell so he send it straight from ODD 🤗

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah nice thank you very much!

[@arrianyveswheeler8151]

Wow! Bravo mate! I always love the adventure. Nothing like pushing the limits a bit!

[@queenfabpt]

It's better to have good friends and bad ujoints, than bad friends and good ujoints. I have Nissan Patrol 260 axles in my cherokee were in portugal, width more or less the same as the Dana , it doesn't have any ujoint crap.that it not lose the spirit no matter what

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah nice, sounds like a good swap. Do they use CV's? You can get those axles here, so it may be worth me checking out. Thanks for watching

[@queenfabpt]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness Yes, use CV's, I've seen them broke, but not as easily as u joints

[@hondaman4423]

The way your right front tire was grabbing and losing grip, grabbing and losing grip in those last few seconds right before breaking. That's what did it. That torque shock. Your wheels were straight so frankly I would never have guessed that would be enough to break the ujoint. Do you have a LSD in the front? Perhaps its wearing out or slipping which was causing that right front to grab and slip and grab and slip.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I watched that on the video. Its an open diff but the chains kind of make it simulate traction control as one side grips, slips then transfers to the other side. Its strange but probabaly not good for the system because of the shock load. A locker might keep that load consistent which should eliminate that jolting. My rear has an LSD which seems to behave better as the wheels turn consistently. Thanks for watching

[@Simonicusmaximus]

I wonder if it would float better with a skid plate at the front? Either that or construct a bolt on semi plough to push half the snow aside maybe. I know nothing about this stuff though.

[@roachwerks3043]

I feel like I break a u joint every time I put my jeep in 4 low. Those 1310 size joints are really unhappy with 35s and lower tire pressure. May be time for a Dana 44 and RCVs one of these days. Not sure if you can even get them in Northern Europe!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Getting some 5-760X replacements would help a lot I think, or like you say RCVs. The dana 30 ring and pinion would be next to go then. A 44 and some RCV's would be a nice upgrade around here. Thanks for watching.

[@jameshada6364]

Change them with zj front shaft!! If they breake you cand drive with them like the till you fix them!

[@RexDog]

I was going to say this - they are cv style and I believe similar in strength and can be driven when broken since they dont stack ears

[@chopperchuck]

lunchbox locker, that way you can get stuck in deeper snow just saying

[@DaB55]

😂

[@ExpoXj1]

Any plans to run a bigger snow tire? Maybe with some adjustable bumpstops you could fit a bigger floatable tire. Just for the snow. I've done some snow wheeling in Oregon, United States. And there was a guy with a modest built "hilux" that would normally run 35s but when it snowed he could fit 40s that were very wide. He was riding on the bumpstops but with the extremely low air pressure and soft snow you could even tell.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I have a set of 40s at home. I just need 17" rims to test them out. I personally think its impossible for me to run them on my dana 30 front end. The nokian hakkapeliitta floatation tires are a 44" tire but much lighter than anything standard, so they would work better. It's the price that's the hard part. I'm keeping my ears to the ground for a dana 44 or stronger front end.

[@steveafanador6441]

Damn u joints.

[@TheWibbo]

Well... that was a slog and a half.

[@Traulus83]

Thats's a scarry wind thou. How on earth did you managed to sleep?

[@granitesand78]

Does RCV ship to Sweden? I know they’re spendy, but if you plan on keeping that axle that would be the ultimate upgrade for it. I have them on my D44.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah they ship to Sweden and I can get them here. Expensive but solid. Perhaps those and a locker would do the job. Thanks for watching

[@granitesand78]

click click click…. “F**K” lol

[@hooliganjust]

Off grid life is easy when you have hundreds of thousands dollars to fly in a helicopter in the middle of nowhere with materials to build a cabin and live simply, overlanding is easy when you have a friend to plow the road for you 😅 just joking, you were lucky this time, good luck!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Haha, that's very true! Thanks for watching

[@monicakeet1632]

Mike if you were to install some type of lockers, what would you go with? I’ve always wanted selectable air or elockers front and rear like a rubicon but that would cost more than my entire rig. Hard to justify? Maybe not?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Well, air would fail in this climate because the small diameter air lines can build up condensation and freeze. So I think an E locker is the safest bet for me. It has to be selectable, or I would lose control on the main roads and crash. My problem is my dana 30. It's just not worth locking with anything expensive, and everything cheap will be dangerous on the ice roads. There are also OX lockers that are activated by cables. They are solid and the most desirable for me. Getting them in Sweden is another story.

[@monicakeet1632]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness would a limited slip in the front be worth the effort? I have the 8.25 in the rear as well and would worry about the same thing being a multi-purpose jeep but an ox locker with a cable would be seemingly bulletproof

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

@monicakeet1632 I'm sure it would work alright in the front. One of those true tracks or something. They work well, apparently. Also, it's not crazy expensive. My spider gears totally exploded on this trip... brutal

[@banterman]

Great vid :) Oddly, though, your tablet (fixed to your dash) seems to rhythmically pivot a bit, left to right. I wonder if that's a motorised feature!

[@fiskepinnerproduction2770]

Hey man :D question! What kind of varnish/paint do you use to paint the drive axles with and all the other colors parts (red, silver and black)

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I use VHT Quick Coat. It's like a decent rattle can paint that's mimics a kind of enamel finish. It's obviously not as strong as powder coat or enamel, but it's good for what it is. There are other types of VHT for high temperatures and ones you oven bake. I've not had much luck with them as they end up too brittle. This quick coat is nice as it has a slight degree of flexibility to it and seems to deal with abrasion and impacts okay. I hit it with my shovel a few times on this recovery and obviously chipped the paint, but It can be touched up very quickly. The thing to remember with it is, lots of very light coats 10 minutes between them, or it will drip badly.

[@fiskepinnerproduction2770]

Thenx man.

[@steveafanador6441]

That would be fun with another person. I wouldn't want to go out there alone.

[@bobcooper1055]

Mike, great videos, thank you.. ? What does your rig weigh.. mine weights 4600# with equal weight on both axles 4.0 ltr, 5 speed.. for camping i pull a trailer.. 2700#..

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

The total weight with a full tank is about 2330kg. This is weighed on a full size scale. Its not crazy heavy in the overland world, but its heavy for an XJ. I think my Jeep is at its upper end for its weight and I don't plan on making it any heavier other than some skid plates here and there. Its geared to 4.88 so I don't suffer with power loss, but in these situations dropping 300 + kg might actually make a difference. I don't really know what I can do though as I love the build and it works well. I guess I could do a test video, take off the tent, drawer system, spare seats, tire carrier and spare tire, all the camping gear and go snow wheeling and see it its any different. Thanks for watching

[@bobcooper1055]

@WorkshoptoWilderness thanks for answering... it's about what I figured weight wise.. thanks for you sharing your adventures.. keep adventuring

[@classic.cherokee]

Great video and a hell of a journey! P.S. What is this amber light strip?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks mate! The strip came out of the tent but actually broke on this outing hahah. I slammed it in the door and it died... Thanks for watching.

[@classic.cherokee]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness damn, this trip was brutal on your equipment 🤯

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah I lost a few things. Head torch, also hahaha. Anyway you live and learn.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

You definitely have Bigfoot gonads on you! The big question that everyone watching this should ask themselves, would I do this. Knowing that you have 4 days of supplies, shelter, the knowledge to survive and even walk out makes it doable, but not for the faint hearted. I'm actually disappointed that you had GSM coverage and got help, I would rather have watched another hour of you snowshoeing it out - suffering brings views you know. BTW, I'm not convinced that was Pancake Mix on your trousers as I'm sure I caught a frame you didn't manage to edit out of your favourite Kays Catalogue pages. Don't talk too technical, you lost me at times and that thingy is known to me as a CIRCLIP. 👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Haha thanks, this isn't a reality TV show. I understand suffering is fun to watch for some people, but I will do what's best for me, not the views. If the parts were at home, I would have hiked out, but there's no point hiking just for fake drama. You got me, Bigfoot stopped by and filled that bottle up with "pancake mix". I doubt that too many would want to do it. Some probably find it pointless. I personally enjoy the challenge and being out regardless. Preparation covers the bases so situations like that are pretty chill. I will talk technical as much as I like, by the way. Don't tell me how to talk, and thanks for watching.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness Thanks for the reply, I think. There was NO intended malice in my comment however/which way, I was trying to portray that I'd watch another hour of you overcoming problems happily. My point on the technical jargon element is that this is a car camping video and not a workshop video, I can't learn if I don't understand and it seems that we live in a society where everyone gets offended at the slightest misinterpretation of a comment. It is your channel and you can do what you like, but there was no need for the slap at the end. I would say female dog slap but then it will go into your review box. Have a nice day and I hope Bigfoot does you dry to express how I feel right now. 😊

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I apologise for my response. I misunderstood what you meant there. I probably shouldn't reply first thing in the morning, so forgive my ignorance. It's true that we do live in a society where messages are up for interpretation. It's probably why I choose to speak to friends only on phone calls or in person, not text. I've never been too good at reading 📚 Anyway, thanks for watching and appreciate the reply, and once again, I apologise for misreading the comment.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness ❤

[@denisplatonov280]

Друг, тебе нужна другая машина, лучше Toyota land cruiser или Nissan patrol они очень надёжны. Твой передний мост слабый, надо усилить Установи 100% блокировки в оба моста, при поломки одной оси у тебя будет 3 колеса рабочих. P.S. видео твои интересы, я их постоянно смотрю. Удачи!!!👍👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

So a U joint brakes for the first time in years and I need to swap my entire vehicle for another one. I wish I earnt what you earnt. As a mechanic do you want to know which brand of SUV roles into the shop most weeks for constant axle repairs...Toyota. Machines are just machines, they all brake when you build them up and push them. I've documented plenty of videos on the reinforcements on the front axle, sure I neglected the U joints and paid for it, my fault, but don't spam me mate, common. Anyway thanks for watching.

[@FuttFel]

Have you considered a... Snowmobile? Or a tracked vehicle, because you really are torturing that thing with every trip! Also, I can't quite figure out how you get away with all this. The law in Sweden does not allow for much wiggle-room when it comes to off-roading. If there is enough snow that the vehicle won't damage the ground below, it's fine. But that's really about it. I don't even think we're allowed to use old tractor roads with regular vehicles, altho that rule I kind of tend to ignore. It makes no sense that huge forestry equipment can be hauled in and out on such roads not to mention the vehicles that used them before, yet my ATV that barely leaves a mark is not allowed? Yeah I ain't buying it.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I have a snow mobile, but I enjoy the challenge of going out in the jeep and camping. Admittedly, this was a stupid choice of road, and I normally avoid anything too deep. It's legal for me to drive roads like this with snow or no snow. This is not classified as offloading because im always on a road. If the boom is down, then I don't drive them, and if it is spring and the roads are wet, then I don't drive them because it leaves deep rutts and damages the track. There are a few of us locally that do this, a couple of swedes, one Dutch guy, and me. But obviously, a snowmobile is a better choice, but not really why we do it. Thanks for watching

[@andstage]

трави колеса олень до 0.5

[@AJ-ur1ye]

I would like to know antenna information😮

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It's just a 27mhz CB radio for chatting with mates.