JEEP WRANGLER DESTROYS DRIVESHAFT AT ELBE TRAILS!

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So we go wheeling again in Washington, and this time we completely destroy our driveshaft on the Jeep. But that doesn't stop us from enjoying off roading in Elbe Hills!

[@FatGreenSheep]

Brit: “Look at all the ground clearance.” Dude in the Chevy: “aight, imma bottom out.”

[@jimyeats]

Lite Brite: We don't like mud. Matt's Towing: Please visit us in southern Utah.

[@headlesnorseman701]

lol these are 2 of my favorite channels

[@jaydeepark2851]

Videos like these are great. Teaches people to: Wheel at daylight, Wheel in groups, Wheel with recovery gear, Wheel with someone mechanically inclined. Your pain is our gain Lite Brite :)

[@thatcarguytim4394]

You're 100% right! Wheeling with friends in a group is safe AND fun! You know you can have fun with little worry because you know someone is there to help you out if need be

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

That said .. wheeling at night can be awesome too.

[@savularity9121]

Totally agree

[@onetruebob_tj]

"Here's your trophy!" Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonmartin506]

I agree about the mud. I avoid it every chance I get. When I was younger I went through the mud every time I seen a mud hole and I got tired of replacing bearings and cleaning it afterwards.

[@tahoeben]

2:25 Thank you Kevin for saying what we all have been thinking 🤣

[@tomaskey6844]

“Other than that, it looks great!’ Then, with only one drive shaft left, Kevin does burn outs!! You guys know how to have fun.

[@headlesnorseman701]

they treat it like its a cherokee lollll

[@daveclark2256]

Lite brite and Dirt lifestyle are my favorite! Fun to watch together, and wish i was there too.

[@brianking2798]

I love elbe always changing good fun no mater the time of year

[@slatecreations8193]

I like yalls content. Not a bunch of BS just driving and having fun

[@calvinh.8882]

Britt', I'm not one to complain, so I'm glad it was Kevin that told you that you pierce people's ears with those high tones you sometimes let out. lmao. I hope you three are doing okay, and that this quarantine isn't driving you crazy! We only have like another month and then we'll be allowed back out and about. lol.

[@dirtysouthtv2209]

From our understanding, they are going to keep adding a month at a time until after this summer. The word is, they are afraid to say it’s going to be 4-6 months. They are thinking we will have mass pandemonium. We’ll see what happens. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@willemconradie424]

@@dirtysouthtv2209 At least 12weeks....if you guys are lucky.

[@BigNutProDotCom]

Ouch! That thing was mangled! I bought a stock XJ last year with a bad rear end vibration. crawled under it and could see the U-joint was worn all the way into the yoke. I was amazed that it was still attached! Since I had a three hour drive home and didn't know if it would make it, I dropped the rear driveshaft and drove it home as a front wheel drive. It worked great! I love that you can do this with a lot of Jeeps.

[@onefastcyclist]

Watching the TJ challenged with these rocks - no license plates and LARGE hard core mud tires - gave away where you'd be "shafted". But such is life on the trail - a great vid Guys

[@geoffersongeofferies477]

I have to say, I baulked at the 32 minute run time but when it was over, I still wanted more! Great video! Great trails!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Y’all are so fun to watch. Awesome video

[@robertmarez3195]

Awesome video...great wheeling and fun had by all....to bad yr shaft broke...great stories and memories down the line...glad you were able to drive out...eagerly awaiting your next video....Safe travels

[@speedbird3955]

Always such a good feeling when your Jeep brings you home after a tough day on the trail

[@nonyabuisness]

Next time your up here you gotta take Little Naches to Whistling Jack's. 🤝🏻

[@williamuskoski1385]

And go to browns camp

[@roblutz8931]

Really enjoying the cross channel collaboration going on and the alternate perspectives of the same trail and adventures!

[@jimmierpadgettjr]

That was child abuse🤣 I mean stepchild abuse🤦🏻‍♂️😎🇺🇸

[@myytchannel6632]

Abusing a child is really bad. Abusing a step child is even worse. I just hope they do not get to abuse the foster child. That is worst!

[@onetruebob_tj]

Well, it is red...

[@OldGriz708]

Ya gotta beat it like a red headed step child 😂 ( I can say that because I WAS a red headed step child )

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

The stepchild is a redshirt ?

[@traildogadventures6512]

Thanks for all of the effort you guys put into your videos. I've been a subscriber enjoying your videos for a while now and you inspired me to start my own KZbin channel with my dog filming our Jeep trips. Jelly rocks!!! 🤟

[@cubbiemalone49]

“Oh no no no....you disconnected” 😧 “Disconnected what.....?” 😳😬 “Your drive shaft is just chillin” 😭🤣🤣

[@jameslopez958]

That's incredible how you navigate through the Boulders! 😎✌️

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

Oh I can not wait for July. Headed up to PNW and Elbe is on my list of trails. Ran Walker Creek and Tillamook, OR last year and PNW wheeling is a whole different level. We LOVE PNW

[@vincentpoole7588]

LB. One of the best hardcore wheeling videos loaded onto this YT channel ! Ask Nate to take his modified Landy D2 out this way next year when we all return, as both diff pumpkins under passenger side might avoid snapped propeller shafts ? V.

[@stevea3936]

Where’s the big part of the driveshaft? I was waiting for a ‘That’s what she said’ 😂

[@pkerep1]

Greetings from Croatia !!! Thanks for Your videos !!!

[@scottharding8042]

I've been to elbe hills bunches,, though my double cab taco isn't equipped for the big boy rock climbs I still have a blast on the trails. There's always a pile of broken parts back at the parking area! Thanks for checking out my home state.

[@steveheathcock5094]

Great vid. Your rig is taking a beating but looks great while yaw are doing in. Be safe during these crazy times..

[@jobroluva22k]

I’m a newer subscriber. You were my favorite on hyperdrive; and I love your guys youtube channel! I’m from Washington, so its super cool seeing a few places I recognize! ❤️

[@Atrain81]

This “UB-2B” Segment totally brings back some Interesting “Wheeling” Adventures during a very irresponsible time in my life! (Note: I really have not changed all that much, accept my purchasing power, so vehicles get fixed immediately now!) It was a typical warm summer evening (technically early mornin). A group of friends & I were still had not reached our fill for entertainment after a typical Saturday Night Keg Party! We live in the Northwest Corner (The Bershire Mountains) of Connecticut! Anyway I had a 94’ YJ I purchased upon High School graduation. (This vehicle was responsible for getting me to & from college for breaks & holidays.). We decided to go wheeling in the Old Bible Camp, which is thousands of acres full of ponds swamps rivers steep ledge mountain trails etc! Part of this particular trail become one with the river that ran parallel to it. We had gotten a lot of rain in previous weeks and we had not been on that trail in over a month. Coming up to the edge of this, now flooded trail, I decided to hit in 2 gear 4 hi so I would have plenty of wheel speed with power! Got 3/4 of the way through and came to a stop., I backed up, full blown mud flinging aggressive back n forth each time getting a tiny bit further. On my final reverse path I blew reverse gear! No big deal still have forward. Well, fortunately I made it to the other side and that kinda ended the evening as I pulled out of the camp on the south side to take paved roads home. Not the best of option because we were drinking pretty heavily. Atleast in the woods n trails no traffic or cops. Within a few days, still having no reverse, I decide to go for a trail ride at a friends farm. Worse case scenario he had tractors if I got stuck. Well, I did t get stuck but upon leaving the trail sand entering back to pavement, I decided to show my buddy how to do a side step but out. Basically a burnout in place with a manual transmission. It was an amazing burnout until the rear end broke as I shifted from 3rd to 4th Well, like you guys. I locked in 4 hi and now had a front wheel drive mono reverse YJ. Mind you this s my daily driver. Well if things cannot seem to get worse they did. A few days later The clutch master cylinder blew so depressing a clutch to shift was no longer a luxury. College also was starting in a few days. Well in 4-hi always parking strategically where I would not have to back up, and shifting via engine/tranny speed alignment life was great. Stop lights were a little tricky, because I would have to come to a stop and without that clutch it made things interesting. So after down shifting to 1st I would pop tranny in nuetral holding the break and turn vehicle off. While the vehicle was off and traffic light red, I would put the tranny back into first, watch the light carefully and as soon as the light turned green I would crank the engine gear giving it gas and boom we were off and rolling again. The starter worked great to get the vehicle going again. This went for 3 months until I had enough money to fix. Good times. Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

Did not realize you were the only rig not tailored to the trail, I guess that's why you got the shaft. Saw this adventure from Nate's channel, I've been waiting and waiting to see your side of the story every since. Sounded to me like Kevin was boulder drifting. Brittney you are so much one of the guys. Great fun video.

[@trjnsd6874]

A great exciting video full of Highs - high clearance, high boulders, high on Life and Brit's High Notes! 32 minutes of play and tension! Even with a ground down and busted drive shaft StepChild still is capable of pulling out and driving home?! And in comfort too. Guess the next equipment review will be on a home Power Washer - right after y'all get a home! (And sincere Best Wishes on that project). Great editing and filming too Brit. LiteBriteNationWheelsSteel&Squeals!

[@RCoperator]

Yess! It's good to see some wheeling! I love it!

[@mitchellbegan]

Thank you for doing a few trails in the Pacific Northwest that’s where I’m from I’m currently in Arizona so you were able to give me a little piece of home so thank you 🙏🏼

[@TheLittlered1961]

Can't believe you had such a great day for wheeling this time of year in WA. I like wheeling at Elbe hills. I would love to take you to Evans creek ORV. North side of MT Rainier. Lot more fun and beautiful scenery. Was surprised to see the stumps in Alder lake, guess they had the water level low for spring run off. Have fun and stay safe.

[@Achisachis73]

Great video guys, Kevin so calm and Britney so dramatic

[@1stzjtruck706]

Nice seeing you , Nate and muddybeards4x4 trailing together hope you are being safe. I finally got a video up on my channel of the ZJ truck

[@Venom-kq5xz]

Lol, my wife can’t stand being stuck inside. I miss driving my Jeep more, but have caught up with the projects I can do myself. Looking forward to getting my stock driveshafts swapped out with some better gears. Also looking forward to my bestop trektop ultra to show up out here in Hawaii. Been jealous of y’all’s Jeep since I saw the video swapping to the trektop. Did y’all sell the hardtop? Lol, ya I think Kevin is pretty big about deep cleaning but mud can be rough to clean out. If you didn’t see the Hawaiian soil just sticks too everything sometimes taking multiple washes to get off. Awesome video!

[@mosquigglz503]

That was gnarly!! Loved the video! 🤙

[@TheCharleseye]

Thank you for not taking my Gladiator up that trail. 😉 Nice wheeling, though. Glad to get these mixed in once in a while.

[@lukedetty5725]

I love your videos. Keep it up!

[@matthewhatton3637]

At the beginning at the fuel pumps ya people looked at me funny yesterday when I stopped at the ATM and sprayed the ATM 🤣🤣

[@dominica2765]

NICE ,KEVIN CAN DRIVE AND YOU ARE A GREAT SPOTTER . GOD BE WITH YOU .

[@user-vv3fj8mj7u]

All honestly and yes, the Wranglers do not cease to amaze me. Good luck to you.

[@stevest.martin3940]

That 2 door made this look easy

[@Xcentr1cK]

Hope you and yours are still happy and healthy! From our family to yours... ❤❤❤❤

[@chrismunsey3185]

I liked seeing that old K5 putting in some work💪🏼👌🏽

[@the_mountains_our_calling4809]

Well damn, i was hoping you guys were gonna do Rainier Vista, wanted to see your reaction when you saw Mount Rainier up there at the top. Awesome video, was cool to see Elbe Hills, it's been over 20 years since the last time I've been up there, hope to change that soon lol

[@adenman8487]

My wife and I go through Elbe all the time on our way up Rainere. Beautiful part of the state!

[@davidwollpert5276]

Kevin, you've got a woman there who knows vehicles, can turn a wrench, is a great spotter, narrates videos great, has a generally good demeanor (when not hangry - which are her funniest moments), is always up for fun, can be quite witty (even does "that's what she said" jokes), is nice looking...and you complain that her geography is terrible!!! Dude! You guys always kill me!!! Hilarious!

[@matthewhatton3637]

That's when you should have been wearing one of Mo and Misty's shirts saying let's do stupid thing's 😂🤣🤣

[@ii1825]

Nate's Jeep is one of the coolest rigs out there IMHO!

[@pedrowatkins6167]

Best wheeling video in a while

[@jaromwolcott4493]

Nice Carnage! It is rough to keep having to replace drive shafts though. Keep on Wheelin. BTW, My new milestars are shipping now. Thanks for the great deal.

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

I lived in Tacoma in the late 80's and Elbe Hills was my favorite place. I usually tried to go when it's dryer, but it was more often always wet.

[@skyhawk5265]

I love the sound of that hemi in the stepchild.

[@llewellyntoth5505]

That goes on the hearth over the fireplace

[@roderickhance2088]

Now this was a test of ALL the work that’s been put into the stepchild, and why it’s worth the money! Freaking awesome and what a brutal trail. Always a great day when you can drive home under your own power...even if it is front wheel drive...haha Keep enjoying the trails guys!! Stay safe!

[@xTinBenderX]

Kevin 2:30 I literally did the high pitched dit dit dit dit just before you did... Hahaha

[@tmac7130]

Warranty!! I’m sure they’ll cover you. Love the videos

[@2fuzzies]

Another fine example why I don't run boulders unless i have too. Last few times i played in rocks, did not end well. I have an AEV rear diff/pinion skid now. I miss your wheelin' videos, great to see them again. Considering what you just put the jeep thru, broken DS is cheap. Need more ground clearance? Upgrade to portal axles. It's only money.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

that was serious driveshaft carnage! Super impressed with the WARN winch! And YAY for you both hanging out in the PacNW!! This has been my home since 94 and I love it except the mud ;-) Any future Portland, OR events/ops holler!

[@carlsandvik2893]

Nice to see a K5 on the channel... finally. :)

[@BigRiverJohn]

I hate Mud too. Growing up in Wisconsin, well, its really one big swamp. Im not sure if I broke more parts rock bouncing or smashing into things that were submerged. I did live in Seattle for a year. It was fun but I missed the Sunshine.. I'm so glad to live in between Ouray and Moab.

[@mrchams]

That is some hardcore off roading! Damn!

[@mikemullay5622]

Enjoy Washington my home state. It has a lot to offer on both sides. Eastern Washington looks like the Midwest. The Potholes reason outside of Moses Lake is a Jeep paradise and very popular. I hope while you are in Washington you get to check it out. Washington just extended its lockdown to May 4th. Be safe guys.

[@mufflerbearingR32]

That TDI Jeep is so smooth!!

[@lonniet.2816]

Wild but fun day for all!!!! Us too, Thank you!

[@babybuluga1554]

Wow, that is some crazy “ish”!! ❤️ it!!

[@mrderek800]

Sticky Bros! Woop woop 🙌 🤙

[@Ebbyman413]

A worthy sacrifice made to the Trail-gods - another year of prosperity and good times will be bestowed upon you! That looked rough in Nate's video... but the up close was brutal!!

[@broncodude6299]

@16:20, OWWWWW 😳 Kevin, when ya break things ya really break things. Well done! I hate doing things half assed 🤣 Was that shaft aftermarket?

[@richardburguillos3118]

😱 What a ride!!! Thanks for sharing. Be interesting to see you show the drive shaft to the guys that built it for ya and see what they say... 😏

[@joeyjaurique2796]

Love Nate’s rig

[@davidyeats6609]

Kevin and Britney..... I’m with you on hating mud! It suuuuuuucks around here. My tires are still stained from the Tahuya trip when I met you guys 🙄👍

[@mikemullay5622]

That definitely doesn't sound like a Hurricane 4 banger in the Step Child!

[@ronduran2111]

so how ya like wa. theres a couple other places to go here you should check out little naches might be one to tryout. awesome video thanks

[@MedicMidwest]

That damn Carol Baskins broke your drive shaft!

[@ER_666_]

30:44 one of Britney’s magical sound lol

[@redneck6pack]

I live in Kennewick and it’s nice to see views from home!

[@Curseup]

I used to take my Jeep to Elbe hills all the time! Great place to wheel!

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@robertyoung8289]

I'm thinking when Kevin is climbing something difficult that that's probably what the wedding night sounded like. 😂

[@chaostravel7169]

great video welcome to WA. MT next

[@Mumblix]

When were you up there? I tried to go last week and there was a "Forest Closed" sign and big-ass steel gate blocking the road. I had to settle for some snow driving on a logging road near Ashford. I got a big dent on my fender on the old Landcruiser first time I went on the Alder Loop Trail. I got stuck between a big rock and a protruding tree root. Oh well, I didn't buy her to stay on the pavement.

[@andreipretorius92]

That’s really insane. I really enjoyed watching the video. I think there is one part where you did bleep the f word. But it’s fine. Makes it funnier. Those stickies are insane. Keep safe guys

[@jime.angulo4151]

Sucks about the drive shaft but, Its great to see a squarebody on your video. nice!

[@withintheglass2170]

Crazy trail!! Usually Kevin can really finesse the Step Child but that mud was sending it everywhere

[@williamuskoski1385]

Why everyone up here has 40s or 42s

[@treyhaberman]

Damn good spotting. Also, I'm curious if milestar black label are their sticky tires?

[@LiteBrite]

Black label of the in-between. Not quite street tires (likes we have in this video) and not quite a red label (competition sticky).

[@Ebact92]

That boys and girls is what we call the Jeep Full Send!

[@johnvelez1899]

Awesome video keep it up

[@b87flst]

Great video. What do you have for an exhaust. Sounds good, I just have factory

[@LiteBrite]

The sound is more because it’s a 6.4L SRT Hemi swap. The exhaust is the one created by AMW4x4 (who makes the swap kit)

[@irismercado1288]

WOW it looks like twisted pasta good job Britney for spotting lol getting rusty

[@jimmierpadgettjr]

I know why Britney loves you Kevin 🤣how long did the cap entertain you on air down 😂

[@garycoe8674]

So I’ve been wanting to ask now that you’ve had your hemi for a while have you had any problems with it overheating or any heat issues it seems like it’s been pretty reliable with no problems?

[@LiteBrite]

It entertained us for way too long. Lol And the Hemi has been incredible, no overheating issues as of yet

[@trjnsd6874]

@@LiteBrite You kids are so entertaining..!

[@jamesadams5867]

Great Video Buy's.

[@teonigil]

Heavy rig and mud are enemies (-; Love your vids

[@trailrunnah8886]

When all this blows over and we can go outside againl, you guys should hook up with the guys at RSG Offroad. They have a 5th gen Toyota 4Runner on one tons and 40s, I would love to see you guys wheel together!

[@jamesbarber9852]

Well I’ve lived here all my life and I used to love the mud back in the 80’s with my CJ5, but now I’m not that into it cause of the cleaning up afterwards which is never really gets clean underneath. I still wheel through it but I avoid the deep stuff as much as I can. I didn’t know you broke your driveshaft at Tahuya? Adams is still a great driveshaft and with the dynatrac 80 and Hemi I’d be glad that it was the driveshaft and not gears or axle shafts. But like I’ve said before it’s great that you guys share your carnage with everyone cause some tubers don’t and if you wheel your going to break stuff. Don’t hate Washington now and come back! Another great video from you guys!

[@LiteBrite]

This was at Elbe, not Tahuya. And we have a JE Reel driveshaft (although we’ve broken an Adam’s before as well). We decided after this that we were going to upgrade to JE Reel’s stronger driveline (same one Ultra 4 cars run). Should withstand the Hemi and weight of the Stepchild better

[@cbreced1]

Good tip on airing up!