Trail Damage! | Top of the World Trail | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Wrangler Rubicon | Off Road in Moab

Join us as we head out to conquer Top of the World Trail, Moab Utah in our Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) with our friend David and his Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JLU. We get a bit of trail damage on this one.
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[@exoplanetnomad]

The Trailhawk is a very impressive off roader, but in all honesty its the skills of the driver. Great video as usual!

[@McKayPhotographyAcademy]

Glad to be on some of these adventures with you all! Grown to love you and your family in a very short time! Happy Anniversary!!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks. The feeling is mutual!

[@GottaGoOutside]

Your intro to this video speaks volumes and it speaks to me also. Congratulations on conquering TOTW and....I'm glad you kept going as well!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks Chris!!

[@moose201]

Your video really captured the essence of this trail. It also brought back a lot of memories. After I drove Top of the World years ago by myself, I told my wife that she would love the view. When I finally took her, she got really nervous about 3/4 of the way up so we turned around. So close! Then she told the story at work and a coworker shamed her into trying it again, lol. We went the next year and she hung in there all the way! Hey, happy anniversary!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks!

[@laurenkresge5336]

Good for her! All the trails we have done and I still get nervous.

[@broncobill3902]

WOW! WOW! WOW! 👍🏽 That top of the world shot is amazing!

[@ProdigalOverland]

It was pretty awesome up there!

[@alihsas]

Thank you from KSA. I hope I could find a Torsen LSD or E-locker for WK2 front Diff. That is going to change the whole off-road experience.

[@chazmic]

Having done this trail a couple of times, it’s no joke. Seems like your new Jeep would do this with less stress (and no damage) This trail is a place you’ll end up saying “that’s what they’re there for” at least a dozen times. Enjoyed the video, thank you for sharing.

[@richardwillis3669]

To God be the glory and GREAT job to you and your wife for FIGHTING for your family. Adventures are not just in the OUTDOORS, but in everyday LIFE with every heartbeat with those we love.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Yes!

[@daltonrobbins3387]

Brad. Just so you know buddy. I'm spreading the word around the U.S about ur channel bro. I wish and hope I can link up with you one day here for a trail run man. I've talked to you via email before and you and your family and channel are literally what is keeping me going nowdays and I'm only 25 bro. I really appreciate you and everything you do man. Hopefully one day you can see my grand Cherokee trailhawk man.

[@ProdigalOverland]

That would be great to meet up sometime for a ride. Thanks for the support!

[@MrKozanitis]

Awesome! Everything! Happy Anniversary to two of my favorite people and their equally awesome children! May you always be blessed. I am lucky to have met you.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks Evan. We are happy our paths crossed as well! Stay safe!

[@laurenkresge5336]

Thank you so much, Evan!

[@jpetritus]

Flipping amazing 😍

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks!

[@johnjackman7622]

Worst case the service 4wd means your transfer caee is on the way out. Best scenario it is the little servo motor starting to fail at the rear diff I believe . I had that motor replaced and no problem since.

[@ProdigalOverland]

We had it into her and they thought it was the battery. They replaced that but with limited success

[@johnjackman7622]

@@ProdigalOverland That servo motor failing is a known fault with Jeeps with Quadra drive 2 guys. Epic video by the way , that trail is on my Bucket list for some 4wd in America.

[@dayspringdental9411]

Awesome trail, and great job completing it. And happy anniversary to you both! 8/21 is our anniversary too. 28 years for us. May you have many more!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Awesome, happy anniversary to you!

[@lakerzz123]

Whoah.....😮🥵👏 Awesome video guys! Congrats for making it through the trail, and happy anniversary!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks!

[@laurenkresge5336]

Thank you, Brady!

[@davealling8847]

Taking my SR5 4Runner to Moab in Oct-22. 2"lift, skids and sliders, no lockers. Of course tires !! TOTW was on the "maybe" list, 'cause I don't have lockers.. After watching your vid it has been moved to the "oh hell yeah, we're doing this" list. Very informative vid. I loved it.

[@kabelomodisadife1455]

For me it's your vehicle deficiencies and the challenges/obstacles you put it through... It's really all about the team work. Very nice videos, educational and entertaining 👌

[@catthegearguy2048]

Inspiring, Sir! Bless you and your family!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thank you!

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

Man...that was an awesome trail!...specially for a std. JEEP (not doable without your air-lift IMHO), my 2007 Commander has traditional suspension, but lifted 2" with 265/70R17 AT tires (31.5") for a total of 3" lift (suspension+tires)... and no winch. Is my wife's commuter...so I think I'll never dare to do that kind of trail, unless is mandatory!...😅. I also have the Q.D.II, but mine been older, it has the front ELSD also...that would prevent some wheel spin comparing with the TCS. You are a truly adventurer family!, I'm glad you made it through this horrible Pandemic times...you make a great team!...congratulations!, keep that spirit!!

[@colleenbittner3271]

Happy anniversary and happy trails. Enjoy that next chapter w a table and some drywall!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks Colleen!

[@jpetritus]

You and your family keep going bro!

[@4x4nerd80]

I did this in my Cherokee Trailhawk with a 2 inch lift and stock tires. Its a stressful trail being that stock, but tons of fun and very doable with a GC and a Cherokee. We also had a guy in a stock Montero Sport who ramped up every hard section make it all the way up minus one ledge which he had to get pulled up. I highly recommend this trail and love you guys covering it.

[@bsenka]

I've yet to do anything as serious as this, but I'm really impressed with the capability of my Cherokee Trailhawk. When I bought it, I honestly thought I was getting mostly 'show' specs rather than real off-road prowess. It will never match a Wrangler, but with a 2" lift and a good set of tires, it can take you a lot of places you would not think possible by looking at it.

[@marioalejandrogamero9439]

Great job, I think this might be one of your best videos, congratulations!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@chkwgn460]

My wife was directing me to the edge of the cliff and kept saying "that's close enough" and I was saying nope, closer... Lol. Fun trail for sure but I'm glad we rented a Wrangler for this instead of our Grand Cherokee. Hells Revenge was hard enough.

[@panagiotisf7228]

That intro speech was intense congrats

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks so much!

[@mihhailjegupov1266]

17:34 - 18:07 awesome! It's definitely could be the Grand Cherokee "visit card".

[@billmccullough2323]

Great adventure! Thanks for sharing a few more details.

[@Peter-xtreme]

Your videos just keep getting better! Congrats for the anniversary too.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks!

[@michaelhorn4540]

Nothing stops the wk2

[@scottpenrod5386]

Your videos are always awesome man. And the drone footage is amazing but please be careful doing the Jeep pictures off a cliff.

[@ProdigalOverland]

👍🏻😁

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Be careful with having all your tire pressures that far apart. Yeah they should be lowered but they should all be as close as you can possibly get them to each other. This would help prevent rollovers.

[@lh2623]

Brad and family, this is just awesome. Not sure when we'll get to Moab next, but I'm absolutely taking Old School on this trail. Great video and God bless you guys!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks Luke. It’s a good trail. Hope you guys are well!

[@edwardrichardson3878]

Great video guys. That is not a trail I would tackle with the GCTH but now I want to walk it and watch others deal with those obstacles. I'm surprised your front suspension is not more messed up from the "bumping", those are some hard hits.

[@ProdigalOverland]

We definitely knocked the front end out of alignment on that one!

[@matthewpeterson5281]

I am also getting that warning light regularly in my GC. In my case it's only happening in the morning and then goes away, often for days at at time, not to mention the rest of any given day. It never comes on during afternoon or evening, only during the first use. Im sure its an electronics bug somewhere. I'll be interested to see if you ever land on a solid cure for that in your case though. Happy trails brother. Keep on keepin on.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks for the feedback, Hopefully those electronic gremlins go away!

[@ebrahimalbakr3302]

Brad try to search about dobinsons ims for your jeep and also JBA upper control arm you Will get more clearance and travel.. I know you have air suspension same my overland but after I did the conversion I feel that I have much better suspension

[@patrickkennedy6258]

Dobinsons IMS and JBA UCA are not recommended for the WK2 Trailhawk, which comes with the Quadra-Lift air suspension.

[@ebrahimalbakr3302]

@@patrickkennedy6258 bro I do the convention and I canceled the air suspension all work perfectly

[@ebrahimalbakr3302]

@@patrickkennedy6258 if you want to see some pictures I can send to you

[@michaelhanna1273]

Thank you for sharing, I’ve learned a lot watching you and your family. Happy trails brother!.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Glad to hear it!

[@omarfrontela6276]

Just watching how close you guys drove to that edge my feet got cold I don’t think I will be able to do it but for the videos and pictures of my Jeep on top of the world I’ll try and take the risk.

[@platec4798]

Great videos and I enjoy following along. In reference to your "Service 4WD" I can only offer some speculation as I am not there with a code reader. I have worked at a few Jeep dealerships over the years and there is a common theme and it frequently turns out to be the electric motor that bolts into the rear axle differential. This controls your limited slip. There is a very strong possibility that this motor is giving you some early warning signs that it preparing an exit strategy from your Jeep within the near future. I would get one directly from you local Jeep dealer. Do not order one on line. The mechanism is very sensitive and can be damaged if it is dropped. It may look okay but inside it may be damaged. More often than not, ones bought on line got dropped in shipping and would not work after installation. If your Jeep is off the ground enough, a skinny person can slide under and do the swap if you have to do the swap on the trail as opposed to the local dealership. A competent 4x4 shop should also be able to perform the swap. Probably a good time to do a complete drive line inspection and fluid changes. All the best to you for the ride on the trails! Plate C

[@9adriano21]

Congrats on your marriage and life choice! Also amazing capability and demo of the Trailhawk, great stuff!

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks so much!

[@PhatboyHD88]

Dam Brad remember ya gotta drove that thing home 😂😂 ,when you went flying up that one obstical i thought for sure you was gonna break something important😂😂😂 good job tho..

[@ProdigalOverland]

Thanks! Just a little bump!

[@shaggyfries]

Brad, another great video and love to see the drone footage and how that’s evolved! Question, recently got my first Jeep, a 2018 wk2 overland. Getting rid of the stock tires and would like to put 275/55/r20’s on from the stock 265/55/r20 but I am worried about if they will be too tall and getting a dealer to reprogram speedo/odometer. I know you have a lift on yours but didn’t know if you had bigger tires put on before the lift? Thanks!

[@isaiaspena8328]

Hard work and dedication always prevails in life. Congrats. Was wondering how many miles your jeep have and if you’ve had any drive train issues.

[@ProdigalOverland]

we have about 83,000 miles, no drive train issues.

[@michaelhorn4540]

Im assured that there's nowhere I can't go with my 2011 hemi grand with landspyder at tires

[@anthonydatu3523]

With all the off-roading that you did, maintenance-wise, did you replace the diff fluid and transmission fluid?

[@ProdigalOverland]

yes, I have actually replaced the fluid twice. It actually looked good both times.

[@bsenka]

Anyone know which front bumper David has on his Rubi? It looks like the perfect sweet spot of protection without being too big.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Fab fours stubby

[@bsenka]

@@ProdigalOverland Thanks!

[@user-rq9hp3vx9l]

jeep grand cherokee unkillable SUV in Russia for 600 thousand kilometers of total mileage since 2014 we could not break it for all our expeditions across Russia. We have jeep grand cherokee wk2 2014 3.6 motor

[@rightlanecowboy1773]

Where all do you travel to? Would love to see what my 2014 GC Overland is capable of.

[@ProdigalOverland]

we will be heading toward the east coast this fall

[@rightlanecowboy1773]

@@ProdigalOverland awesome. If you make your way through KY let me know. We have a few trails but I’ve been shamed for having a pavement princess lol.

[@camaroboi13]

As much as I enjoyed this video, it was painfully hard to listen to with all the brake squeal. Other than that, this is on my bucket list and I have the WK2 whilst my wife drives a lifted JLU on 35s. So very familiar territory for us as far as rigs go.

[@markpicard5975]

I’m a new subscriber because I just bought a new Grand Cherokee. I’m trying to like your videos but finding them irritating.

[@ProdigalOverland]

Okay..... Maybe you have an video you have done to show me how you make them? Couldn't find a link to your KZbin channel