Sportage off road stress test

Another good test of the Kia Sportage off road. With strategic lines and proper body protection this little rig did surprisingly well. Comment any questions, subscribe for more content, and like because you want to.
@johnelliott52

[@bradzimmerman4423]

Nice Video. I've had a sporty for 5 Years. Korean locker would help tons. I've found airing down to 12 lbs is magic

[@vexgrieves6530]

Just bought one of these for $800 and a 6 pack of beer, A LOT of exterior problems lol but runs like a charm. Crawls and climbs over hills and rocks as well

[@ChuddleBuggy]

I'm watching the video and I'm realizing this is one of those underrated videos. First of, No Music (!). Afterall, who watches an offroading vid and says: baahh! no music! I'm outta here! (lol). 2ndly someone's actually figured out the Sportage's short overhangs could make it a potentially afforadable great offroader. Then i check the channel out and you've got an 80-Series and a Japanese Kei truck. Didn't have to scroll further to figure this isn't just an underrated video but could be an underrrated channel as well!

[@NinjaLifeCrisis]

I just bought one of these for my daughter. The rig you have is mighty impressive. It surprises me it is able to get up some of those rock ledges. Great vid...

[@stevesimmons6685]

Impressive vehicle. Professional driving. Super video! I like the outdoor sounds and movements.

[@adaorodrigosuzana544]

I'm from Brazil and I have a year 2000 I have fun with it

[@PepperDarlington]

Going to Harriman tomorrow to look at an '02. Nice GSMNP tag brother.

[@MELEGO351]

Fantastic! Ive just been watching your videos when you put the lift kit in. Have you added wheel spacers since then? It looks like your wheels poke out more now. Did the 235/75R15 tyres scrub much before you lifted it? (also still just the 2" spacers in it?) I just brought one of these last night, An old beat up 97 Manual, looks terrible but was cheap and cant wait to get it off road!

[@sorinmarcu1282]

Nice car. Good video!

[@scottgray3945]

Nice to see KIAs out on the trails. My son is thinking about a 2008-2009 Sorento. What he’ll do for a lift I don’t know.

[@kinsXV]

Hey, nice looking good sportage! I have my self a 97 model. What did you do for the lifting? Suspension lift? Body lift? Thanks

[@fa1power449]

KIA SPORTAGE 1 IS THE BEST!!!

[@ka4172]

Would be a nice budget overlander.

[@UltraJaff]

The start of Kia’s best SUV

[@truckinduc]

BOG DEEP BROTHER

[@Hunter_meier]

Man I need to go wheeling again it has been to long

[@user-cl9vp8dm1e]

блокировочек не хватает) очень красивый у вас спортейдж)

[@rodelrimando9641]

Hi from the Philippines! Just got a 1996 kia sportage and your vid convinced me to get one. What's the tire size on your rig Sir?

[@jecustoms52]

235/75

[@dylanmanning2216]

Was a decent little rig but my rear rotted out of it so now it sits out back

[@riazahmad-ms2sk]

Air i have kia Sportage but it turns less in 4×4 than 2 wheel drive. Is it a problem or something common in all sportage jeeps?

[@meareweird7714]

Looking good, What air pressure are you running? thought about welding that rear up?

[@jecustoms52]

My air pressures were at road pressure during this video, I didn’t have my gauge with me to let them down. I have thought about locking the rear but I street drive it a ton so I don’t want it to be annoying.

[@678friedbed]

I run mine at 30 psi with no traction issues.

[@moneyStEaLeRsz]

About to go buy a 98 Kia Sportage ex let’s see where I get lol

[@CarlosHernandez-tc4ul]

Hello! Your sportage is very beautiful. For which vehicle is that snorkel that you installed to your sportage and how did you adapt it?

[@jecustoms52]

Thank you. It was originally intended for a Jeep Cherokee xj. The fender profile mounts up easy, the top section must be heated with a torch or heat gun to bend it to match the profile of the windshield.

[@CarlosHernandez-tc4ul]

@@jecustoms52 Thanks for the info. I have searched in several places for snorkeling for sportage and there are only two countries that manufacture it. . . Brazil and Taiwan and cost twice what a snorkel costs for Toyota or Jeep... Greeting from the Dominican Republic.

[@matthewrichards6977]

I recently got myself a 97 Sportage. Are you going to do a video on how you did the bumper?

[@armandograncuev7787]

I need too

[@joshuapeters2764]

Details on the bumper? And where are you guys? Wish we had spots like this in Michigan

[@jecustoms52]

I just made the number out of an old truck steel bumper and winch plate. TN

[@jasonboyce2823]

What snorkel are you running? Do you have any video of the install?

[@jecustoms52]

Unfortunately I did not make an install video, there is a KZbinr by the name of Tommy Post who is where I got the idea from and he has a short video on it. It is for a Jeep XJ and there are many available online, the windshield portion must be heated with a torch or heat gun and moved but nothing too crazy.

[@user-qc5jw6yu8d]

You drive very well. I don't think the automatic transmission has power. What size are your tires?

[@jecustoms52]

235/75r15

[@maxnikonov6211]

Hi, guy! I also have Sportage. Very nice small offroad monster! Tell me, please, where did you get so cool snorkel? Most often seen snorkels from Toyota Hilux on Sportage, but them look not so good.

[@jecustoms52]

This one is modified from a Jeep XJ. The fender mounting portion works just as it comes and the windshield portion needs to be re worked with a heat gun or torch to better match the windshield angle.

[@maxnikonov6211]

@@jecustoms52 Ok, thanks! With hilux's the same way - you can't do without a heat gun =)

[@tomasdealmeida5237]

Hello John! Love your chanel! Your Kia is a 2.0 4x4 Diesel or Gas? Regards from Portugal!

[@iamyouare9188]

Sound like a diesel :)

[@jecustoms52]

It is gas, I wish it was diesel :-(

[@lets_go_brandon99]

@@jecustoms52 No LSD in the rear, mate?

[@jecustoms52]

No, needs one for sure

[@DetourswithFrank]

Just bought one of these rigs to be a cheap run around vehicle. I had no idea what I got. Been watching a lot of videos and really impressed with these things. Your video is awesome at showing just how capable they are. Would love to know the "non-visible" mods (lift, tire size, gear change, clutch,...). Thanks so much for sharing

[@jecustoms52]

3” lift, 235/75r15, stock gears, automatic

[@Alexandre92425]

​@@jecustoms52 Ual I have a manual mrdi this one of yours and original engine too?

[@jecustoms52]

Yes original engine with just over 200k miles.

[@PedroPereira-mg4xz]

Congratulations on your kia, It's cool. I'm also equipping one and I ask you where you buy thet snorkel and the wind deflector of the back doors

[@fernandomolina654]

I want to know too...

[@jecustoms52]

The snorkel is originally for a Jeep xj, it has the be heated up and re worked to match the windshield profile but other than that it fits the fender well. vent visors were one when I got it.

[@dabdaddy2263]

I have the same car is that a stubby front bumper? Been trying to find a off-road bumper that will fit know where I can find them????it would help alot lol

[@jecustoms52]

I have seen a few people adapt Jeep tj bumpers, I made this one.

[@alexnieto6864]

How big of tires are you using, and the lift? Currently I own a 2000, and I like to also install a bumper like yours ( Brand please)

[@jecustoms52]

I made the bumper, 235/75r15 on tires, 3” lift

[@walkingsafari6369]

Hello am from Tanzania how can I get spare of this kia

[@istvanmecseki7418]

Kia motors good.

[@JC-2020]

Very impressive, thanks for the video. How is the MPG?

[@jecustoms52]

Around 17-20

[@valericabirau6026]

Hello, do you change raport in clotch or have stage 1? Thank you!

[@jecustoms52]

It is an automatic.

[@user-vs7je1xj7y]

Блоки заднего моста не хватает, тоже хочу себе спортедж приобрести))

[@armandograncuev7787]

Bro, I want to change the bumer to my sportage, do you think a jeep wrangler off road bumper can be adapted to it?

[@jecustoms52]

A Jeep Cherokee bumper is very close to the right width, the mounts will be wrong but if you can re-work those I think the is the route I will go next time

[@armandograncuev7787]

John Elliott thanks bro, i'll keep it in mind i'm deciding

[@TheLawntractorracer]

I have a 2 door soft top sportage I'm building currently, looks like you found some wheel spacers want to share the secret of which ones fit? I'm striking out

[@jecustoms52]

And spacers for a Suzuki samurai, these are 2” from trail gear.

[@TheLawntractorracer]

@@jecustoms52 I appreciate it. I'll give those a shot. There's not a ton of info on these rigs which is fine I like to fab my own stuff anyways but it's good to have some insight sometimes

[@dashiznit89]

Someone asked already but I too want to know if this is a automatic or manual.

[@jasonhobbs5611]

Auto mate

[@M.S.61954]

What snorkel did you go with?

[@jecustoms52]

Jeep xj

[@alexnieto6864]

My 2000 only has over 50,000 miles

[@terryrogers3975]

Hey, that car/sub is gettin it done. 👍

[@marvinlewis9330]

Where did you get the front bumper?

[@jecustoms52]

Made it out of an old Dodge Ram bumper.

[@dustinmason7121]

More info please brother.

[@jecustoms52]

I used an off the shelf winch plate and trimmed it to fit inside the frame rails then welded it in, I cut down and modified an old steel bumper to mount onto the winch plate.

[@hktcss]

What brand of tyre and which one and size ?

[@jecustoms52]

Federal Couragia m/t 235/75r15

[@hktcss]

@@jecustoms52 that’s awesome, I use to run Federal Couriga but I went to Maxxis Razor AT as I mainly do road driving but mrs got company car so might get Federal as my next set at Christmas time

[@Catboy-hr2qp]

Is that still the same 5000lb ATV winch that you had in your really old kia videos?

[@jecustoms52]

Yea

[@Catboy-hr2qp]

@@jecustoms52 ever had to use it yet? And if so how'd it work out?

[@jecustoms52]

I have had to do a few dead pulls and it has worked well, my only complaint is the free spin actuator is plastic and is easy to break if you torque on it

[@Catboy-hr2qp]

@@jecustoms52 what thickness and size rectangular tubing did you use to cross the frame in the front to mount it on? Once I lift mine I plan on following what you did in the old videos with the winch and the trimmed factory bumper since I really liked how it looked. I'm not too good with a welder but I have plenty of time to practice before I actually attempt it

[@jecustoms52]

The old set up was with a notched 2/4/.25 rectangular tubing

[@sisiwanto687]

Automatic or manual transmition?

[@everready19373]

It sounds like and automatic to me.

[@jecustoms52]

Aito

[@bestscene1480]

I have 2 option? Diesel engine or petrol engine?? Which one i have to buy?? Pretty confused!! Plz tell me😁

[@jecustoms52]

I would have the diesel if we had the option in the US

[@nelsoncandelariacarvalhovi9602]

Sarava

[@danyrodas6342]

KIA SPORTAGE 1996 4X4 ? esa es amigo??

[@jecustoms52]

2002 4x4

[@ramiroportugal6126]

El kia sportaje le puede dar pelea ala toyota tacoma o ala ford taptor

[@user-vs7je1xj7y]

Вы тут тоже искали коммент на русском?

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

SHOULD HAVE NAMED THE VIDEO. THE EASY TEST. I DON'T THINK YOU ARE GIVING ANY STRESS TO THE KIA

[@jecustoms52]

I imaging this is more stressful than most people will take their Sportage. It is just an example to show people that they can have a good time with these little fairly capable rigs.

[@TJNightTrain]

LOL, NO LOCKING DIFF.... PIECE OF SHIT CAR