Jeep YJ and Built Land Cruiser overlanding on the SCAR - Part 2

[@BWalker-yg9en]

Remove the trac bars and unhook your sway bar. It'll ride a lot softer on the trails and will flex more rather than lift wheels. Best part is that it's free to do and if you don't like it you can put it all right back. 👍

[@TheIronRide]

"Cook it on cast iron or cook it wrong" 🤣 I couldn't agree more. Great series.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you! I know that’s a controversial cooking stance to take, but someone had to say it! 🤣

[@JarradShaw]

I love so much that you are doing so much with an YJ. I had a simple ‘95 with straight 4 and it was such an amazing ol beast.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you!!

[@DDAWGVlogs]

these videos are extremely underrated and extremely entertaining. the editing and voice over are amazing

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you so much!!

[@Whittmike2011]

Prepare to fight! We recently discovered cooking on high carbon steel pans. They actually have a cast iron handle, but the pan itself is more light weight, easier to clean, and easier to cure. Chef's use them all around the world and I can see why! Another great video!!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Hahaha. Not gonna lie, that actually sounds pretty awesome.

[@jk_wrangler13]

You might want to buy you a articulating hitch for your trailer. You may have already thought about it but will help on them trails. Another great video man.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah that’s on the long list of parts and upgrades. Haha.

[@bobtemple540]

Stacking rocks will help until you get those lockers. Great videos!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thanks man! Yeah. I’ve decided that I’m building out a JKU rubicon as my official overland rig. Between the lockers and the extra power it has no problem pulling the trailer anywhere I want to go.

[@Tail_Dragger]

Great video! Lockers and John Denver! Love it.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thanks. Though I’m sure the Ghost of John Denver rolled over in his grave as he heard me butchering that song.

[@joshuatyson3497]

its time for Lockers on the YJ!! good job Matt

[@SimplyMustGo]

Or it time to build up the JKU. Haha. 🤣

[@jordanshinn614]

Great job matt wish i can take my yj with yall one time

[@SimplyMustGo]

I would love that!!!

[@Venture2Roam]

What a great mini-series. Lovely shots, fun narrative, and I love watching the YJ!!!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thanks! I am glad you liked it! I think the next section might be in the JKU though.

[@DuyanFarms]

Hi SMG Fam. Late to the party for this episode. Nice video. Lots of beautiful scenery up your way. We've been driving a bit of the SCAR near Sumter. We're going to head out today and explore another section near Monticello. Many thanks for making the SCAR known to us while we were still in South Korea. It gave us something to look forward to. Cheers and God Bless. ~Mike

[@SimplyMustGo]

That's awesome! I hope you have a great time exploring! I haven't done that section so let me know what you think! Hope you have an awesome day.

[@DuyanFarms]

@@SimplyMustGo we were delayed until today. Rain made things pretty fun. Lots of highway on this trip but we got a bit muddy and came across some wild turkeys so totally worth it. You can see the video on my channel if you're interested.

[@scottharms2342]

What a cool trip! You and Beav look like you're having an awesome time!

[@1234597114]

Small lift and lockers is all you’ll need for the YJ. Although YJ’s were geared on the tall side. The 2.5 could use some 4.10’s. Had my CJ for almost 40 years and it has the 2.5, it does fine and it’s carbureted so less power than yours. It’s light and it climbs like a goat. I don’t pile a bunch of stuff on it. The factory rear posi traction is pretty tight and works really well. I put an Ox Locker in the front. Works great!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah. I’ve decided to keep this one stock to maintain the movie accuracy, but the other YJ is being built up like that.

[@Billy28376]

My suspension was completely shot on my yj so I replaced everything with a rough country 2.5 inch lift. Much softer ride and more flex. Still looks pretty stock. Helps keep the tires on the ground when she gets crossed up in the ruts.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Nice! My new YJ has 4inch rough country lift that I’m eager to test out.

[@danstennis1817]

What a great video!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinblair191]

Just finished part 2 and hey seen some familiar scenery! You guys came through my little town of Westminster. Good video!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah! That's awesome that you recognize some of it! Glad you liked it!

[@your2nd]

Hey Matt , you really need to get some lockers buddy. A lunchbox up front and a cheap way to go for a YJ rear is put in an 8.8 ford LSD . They can be found in 4.10 like your stock Dif. You will be amazed at the difference.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah I thought about getting those.

[@OverlandPNW]

Great trails and good fun! Awesome video!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chipoglesby]

Looks like y'all had a great time!!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah. We had a great time! Can’t wait to get back out there.

[@FabbedFun]

Good video, good camera angles, great audio on the voiceover. Keep the dream moving forward! The waterfall was awesome! Great job on the unknown side trail! I think your channel is going to BOOM soon. I'm just glad I can say I was there at the beginning, before the private jets and Matt "Brodie-Brand" hiking boots. God bless you and your family!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you so much! I don’t know if I’ll ever Boom into branded shoes🤣 but I’m glad I’ve gotten to meet some awesome people and make great friends here like you!

[@GeefromBC]

Great video Matt!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thanks so much! It been an epic adventure so far. And a big project to edit. Haha

[@TopHatGent]

" Stop stop he's already broke!" My wallet yelled as I sit in my JT watching a Jurassic park YJ

[@SimplyMustGo]

Hahaha. Jeep does stand for empty every pocket. 🤣.

[@joshc606]

Editing is really good! Thanks for the time and effort for this. I want to do this since I’m just in Nc.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! There is a bunch of stuff in NC I want to do.

[@scampervision145]

Well I’m glad to see we can still go outside in SC! I was gone for some years and it’s nothing but gated communities in the lower part of the state ALL of our trials are now gone. Big sad down here

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah. Along the cost there isn’t much except for in the Francis Marion National Forest.

[@carloscollado4890]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@SimplyMustGo]

You’re welcome!

[@isakbergstrom95]

Great content! I was out looking for Jeep Wranglers from Jurassic Park and found this. I’m a big fan of JP as well. Born in 1995 so the first movie stuck with me. These kind of adventures is something I really enjoy. I love vlogging and discover new things/places. Cheers from Sweden! 🤘🏼🇸🇪

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you!!! And stoked to have you here! I’d love to visit Sweden! 🤘🏻

[@isakbergstrom95]

@@SimplyMustGo yeah Sweden is nice for sure! And. Wanna go to the USA!! 😍 One thing that I’m stoked for to is DOMINION!! June the 9th here in Sweden but I’ve got a cold today so we’ll see when I ca go but as soon as possible. Take care and keep on creating awesome videos! :)

[@SimplyMustGo]

@@isakbergstrom95 yeah I can’t wait to see it too. I don’t know if I’ll make it opening night. I’ll be at a Jeep event, and my kids are at camp, so we will probably wait until next weekend

[@isakbergstrom95]

@@SimplyMustGo ah god damit! Hope it went well on the Jeep even, whould love to go to one. Sorry late answer but I’ve seen it now!! It was mixed feelings but it was sure an okay ending but that’s just me. Otherwise, nostalgic and lots of new dinos and locations! Really enjoyed it! :)

[@michaelhall718]

Awesome dude👍👍cast iron all the way🙂✌ a grizzly locker is less expensive way to go..JMO

[@SimplyMustGo]

Haha. Thanks! Yeah I love my cast iron. And I went the really expensive way to get lockers. I bought a Rubicon. 😂

[@jdfreeman97]

I definitely recommend Detroit Truetracs for the YJ. I have them in my Fiancee's 1995 YJ and they are great. The Truetracs have gotten us out of mud, over rocks, sand and anything else. They are a no maintenance required locker and lock up when you send torque through the drive train. They are silent on the road and unlock/slip when on the road so no chirping or anything else. Message me if you want to know more but I definitely recommend them. We have them in the front and rear stock axles. They are also very affordable.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Wow that’s awesome. That’s always been my hesitation, is that they will be loud when driving on the road. ( the way I hear about Spartan lockers). I’ll check them out for sure! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jdfreeman97]

@@SimplyMustGo let me know if you ever have questions about them

[@donaldsornson6603]

100% agree - I put a TrueTrac in my TJ and I could go through areas in 2wd that 4wd wouldn't prior. I eventually put an air locker in the front but it was crazy how seldom I needed it - pretty easy to do as a driveway job as well.

[@SimplyMustGo]

@@donaldsornson6603 awesome! Good info thanks!!

[@jdfreeman97]

@@donaldsornson6603 Exactly, it is amazing. I pretty much only use 4x4 now for when I am stuck and hardly ever do.

[@bezalelex31]

Rubicon 3 1/2" w/disconnects woulda been better, however 2 1/2 better than what you had. Add lunch box locker(s) for a major +. 😉👍 XJ Runner.

[@guyderagisch4964]

As fun as some of these remote places look, I understand why rock crawlers make fun if expedition rigs...

[@stevenroos]

love this , i did the SCAR on my honda africa twin. brings back some great memories...part 3?

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thanks! It’s going to be a little bit for part 3 we’re having to do it in sections and with the holidays it’s harder to find free weekends…. But we do have them planned!

[@jasonweaver5622]

Any chance you could drop a pin on that second night camping spot? LOVE the video …thanks 🙏

[@frankygambrell6913]

One of the towns you went through was Westminster in Oconee County. I love this area and plenty of places to explore. If youre back up this way check out Muster Grounds...but i would suggest a lifted rig because it gets rough but will challenge your wheeling capabilities. Also check out Horsepasture, access to it is in Pickens county. When you get to the top theres a look off that has a spectacular view of lake Jocassee. North Georgia around Clayton has Earles Ford and on up 76 toward Hiawassee theres Charlies Creek. Definitely worth checking out.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Hey! Thank you so much. Yeah we’ve done Horsepaster and just got back from Sarah’s Creek. (Video coming soon). That whole area is just awesome.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Awesome video, until you get lockers, try more momentum!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah. If it was a must climb obstacle I probably would have tried some more things, but since it didn’t lead forward for us I decided to play it safe and not risk anything. - though spoilers. I now have a Jeep with Lockers. 🤣

[@KLRCoop]

@@SimplyMustGo watching the video you came off the power every obstacle before you should have. Try a lower gear in low range and keep the foot in it till you clear the obstacle. Also it appears your tires could use to be aired down which will help as well.

[@SimplyMustGo]

@@KLRCoop yeah. I was aired down and in 4L in first gear (it’s a manual) it’s just those obstacles are a lot bigger than they look on camera and I didn’t want to risk breaking anything on the Jeep pushing it too hard.

[@tbz1941]

As an off road trailer tower. You will be fine. The trailer is far More capable than the car. Just trust her to follow, she will.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Man I am learning that lesson over and over with this Tiny Trailer. Just goes anywhere.

[@nexttenright6062]

Hey there, We live in upstate SC and cannot find the trail entry near Jocasse. Do you have the road you turn off onto to get there?

[@SimplyMustGo]

It’s Horse Pasture rd. Off of Laurel Valley Rd.

[@SCWanderer]

Your narrative is getting better by the day. I've been on this road a number of times, but I have missed the falls. What's the name of them? I need to go!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thank you so much!!! I believe that’s brasstown falls.

[@nexttenright6062]

How do you get there from HWY 11?

[@chink231cpd]

Man!!! I wish I would have known I am wanting to ride this route but I’d rather not run it as a loner.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah, I don't blame you. I wouldn't want to run some of it alone either. We've only done a little so far. Still a lot more for us to do.

[@NeverFallDrums]

Did he do an engine swap in the Land Cruiser? The FZJ80 came with the 4.5L I6, not a V8.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Man you’re totally right. 🤦‍♂️. So used to the newer ones with the V8. That said, he is getting ready to do an LS swap.

[@brimi23]

Hey man! I recently started watching your videos, they’re amazing and love your commentary. I live in Charlotte, NC and your videos have game me inspiration to check out the SCAR, I have 2020 Toyota Tacoma (RWD) that is basically stock except some AT tires I threw on it. I have a few questions. Do you think I would be fine with the rwd tacoma? I don’t do much off roading but I feel like I’d know what would get me stuck (it seems like mainly mud would be my challenge) but I do like to explore the off shoots like you guys do in the videos. My second question is, I probably wouldn’t do much of the southeast section and I’d be looking to hop on somewhere in the middle of the state, somewhere preferably with more trails/gravel than road. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@SimplyMustGo]

For the main sections of the SCAR you would be fine. Some of the off shoots and “trails” to campsites might be challenging for a RWD. I guess the sections you want to hit might depend on if you are planning on camping along the trail and if you really want to do dispersed camping or if a forestry campsite is ok. Most of the state is going to be paid forestry sites until you get up into the mountain areas and around Lake Jocassee.

[@brimi23]

@@SimplyMustGo so I was actually thinking about picking up on the SCAR around Lake Jocasee, I’ve always wanted to check that area out anyways! I only have a tent to camp in (not attached to my truck) so I’m guessing camping along the trail is out of the question

[@fxrsniper1]

Just curious I know the JP is stock but have you ever thought about just doing 2inch hangars just to give you a little extra clearance ??

[@SimplyMustGo]

Not really I did do some boomerang shackles that gave it about an inch. That’s it.

[@fxrsniper1]

@@SimplyMustGo Ah ok Yeh on my YJ even though it's on a 4 inch lift I have a 1 inch body lift and I just bought Black friday 1inch boomerang greaseable shackles

[@SimplyMustGo]

@@fxrsniper1 that’s awesome.

[@justinowens9323]

So did you do the paint job on your jeep like that bc I used to know a man named Jordan that had a jeep just like that moved to upstate with it then went into the Air Force so I’m guessing he sold it. Just wondering if that is it

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah. I had it painted. It started as a Red base 92 YJ

[@TheMultisportGeek]

V8 LC? Isn’t that an 80 series?

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah. I totally messed that up. It's an inline 6. But he is doing an LS swap soon. - So in a couple of months it will be accurate to say V8 haha.

[@SpartacusAudion]

You're in my backyard. See on the trail. (2022 Ford Mav Fx4)

[@SimplyMustGo]

That’s awesome. Hope to see you around!

[@justinowens9323]

If that’s my buddys old jeep. Then I can tell you some stories about it 😂 like when he first got it had stock 29 inch tires on it we went with another jeep abenymills road probably spelled it wrong but got stuck both stuck needed one out we took factory hub caps off it crushed up with some other junk got enough traction to get out. Then realize no chains so cut seat belt out other jeep. It went to the abeville mud bog trails before they closed it down in 2012. But if you buy it stock paint job then it was not Jordan’s jeep

[@SimplyMustGo]

Yeah. I had it painted. So it’s not his.

[@justinowens9323]

@@SimplyMustGo being in sc I had to ask. Bc looks like same year and all think Jordan’s was a 1990 if not mistaken. But those are some great jeeps. And I appreciate the vid had no clue those trails was here in sc

[@SimplyMustGo]

@@justinowens9323 thanks!

[@paulzaler5384]

Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing with us. I'm in Charleston and I have a 95 Yj and 17 JKU Rubicon. I'd love to meet up and plan some trips if you are interested?? Let me know.

[@SimplyMustGo]

That’s awesome. It’s like we’re twins! 🤣. There is a cool overland event coming up in Charleston. I can’t make it this year, but it seems awesome. www.overlandconclave.com

[@paulzaler5384]

@@SimplyMustGo oh I've never heard of that event. I'll look it up and see whats up. Are you far from Charleston??

[@SimplyMustGo]

@@paulzaler5384 it’s new this year, but it seems like a cool thing! I’m in Lexington, SC

[@paulzaler5384]

@@SimplyMustGo oh I've been up there, not too far from me. Nice up there!!

[@akay759]

“She has no problem whatsoever”! Yes it’s “she”!!😁

[@SimplyMustGo]

And she is wonderful! 🤣

[@kellandavis7687]

Who did your JP wrap?

[@SimplyMustGo]

It’s actually paint.

[@kellandavis7687]

@@SimplyMustGo nice. I'm looking to do the same to my 22 Gladiator but thinking of going the wrap way.

[@SimplyMustGo]

@@kellandavis7687 yeah for a gladiator I would probably do a wrap. I’m looking forward to seeing it!!

[@jimallen8238]

I wonder how long we will have access to such scenery. With the rise in popularity of off-roading, trails and even public lands all over the country are being closed to vehicle traffic. The culprits are not HOAs, Karens, or nosy seniors. It’s morons that tear up trails, destroy neighboring land off trail, and leave garbage everywhere. I blame KZbinrs and IG. Social media has brought out the worst in us.

[@MrDISCOBRITCHES]

The Land Cruiser has an inline 6, not a V8.

[@quentinnicholson8202]

As a local, I appreciate you not sharing name and specific location of the waterfall. Our forest is becoming very crowded and we have few places left to ourselves, so if anyone asks you for the info, please don’t share. It’s getting harder and harder for us to enjoy our area due to exposure and tourism.

[@SimplyMustGo]

Thanks!