XJ's Rule and TJ's Drool

In this video we'll take a little trip to the sandmines during a snow melt... ohh what fun!
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This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee XJ, wrangler TJ, wrangler JK, or any Jeep vehicle, especially the newer Fiat ones. How-to videos may be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.

[@d.duerksen2487]

Love that there is no music! Just the sound of the engines and tires.

[@Ghandisgarage]

i can picture a meme of oprah "you need a locker, and you need a locker ,and you need a locker. lockers for everybody!

[@waynesanders1406]

They need selectable lockers to be exact, which is expensive. Snow and ice terrain with a locker is dangerous (mainly on the roads and off the trails). Safety is the main reason we have open diffs and LSD's from the factory. You could easily lose all traction and 360 right off the side of a mountain even at slow speeds. I almost did that once in Big Bear coming around a curve very slowly even. It's a good thing there wasn't an oncoming car and I had an LSD. If I would have had a locker I have no doubt I would have went down the side of the hill off the side of the road into the housing community below. Lockers are great for off road, but they are a hazard in slick conditions. I've done 360's just on wet roads without puddles 2 or 3 times down here in Florida. The first time I deserved it for hitting the gas like I did shooting out into the highway. The next two times were uncalled for and I went into a curb on the side of the road breaking some teeth off in the steering box. I'm tossing the Detroit and either getting an LSD or a selectable so I can have an LSD in the rear. This is also my daily driver and I'm not spending 25K+ to get a truck with a trailer to tow a jeep on highways because it might rain. I'd rather use that to beef up my tank!

[@consaka1]

Yeah but that white thing needed tracks or something.

[@causeuncause4059]

@@waynesanders1406 I daily drive and have an LSD in the rear I like it

[@Willisfitner]

@@waynesanders1406 having a locker isn't worse in the snow or on ice, it's better. Ice on roads or trails isn't even obviously so if there is a spot that's been melted through and you could get traction if it lands on a tire that has no drive than it's wasted. I've had no problems at all on ice or snow or anything with a locked diff in fact it makes it considerably easier.

[@Willisfitner]

Either way that lifted white xj is clearly broken or something cause the two tires spinning the most were on one side so he struggled so hard.

[@Quesnel4X4]

First mod should always be dif locks. Otherwise, it's not even a 4 wheel drive.

[@noahbones1221]

All jeeps 41-06 Are great.

[@ILoveJeeps]

That white XJ with huge tires really needs lockers, lol

[@BenjaminStubbs]

@doug st.laurent It might have the 8.25

[@TheTacticalHouse]

Not to mention beefier steering.

[@causeuncause4059]

Invested in all that stuff but never got a locker smh

[@2S1L3NT]

Absolutely, but somehow he did get by OK

[@IAmMrTrumpet]

Bold statement with the whole first part of the video being wranglers lol

[@93cherokee37]

I see lockers in a few of their futures. I'm only on 32s and I have lockers. makes a world of a difference

[@Gnarlycaveman]

Knox open diff club lol

[@marlow7502]

Real nice comment. We appreciate the support and kind words.

[@smackface6]

Greg Moser Slogan reads We will get there eventually

[@JayElement13]

Greg Moser lmao

[@derekkagley3082]

Thanks again Matt for this excellent video footage. That is my white XJ on 38's. My son Zander was showing us all up around 27:26 behind the wheel. Fun Day

[@nerofirestorm]

Derek Kagley awesome rig mate what rear bar do u have it looks great and heaps of ground clearance

[@marlow7502]

One of the black TJs was mine and I bought it about two weeks prior to the ride. Lockers will be ordered very soon. But like one guys who went said, it was advertised by the event organizer as an easy ride. At the end of the day we all made it home and have fun in the mean time.

[@codyc228]

I have a tj and I will admit that xj is bad ass, can't live without my drop top tho. Awesome channel, wouldn't of got my build done without u guys.

[@chriscarson891]

Thanks for makin the video, thats a trip i will remember for a while. Xj's rule !

[@jinxtacy]

I just bought a '98 XJ since the new motor for my RX7 lacked compression. It needed some love and as I'm working on it I'm amazed how easy it is (aside from everything just being different never having owned anything American or a non-car). Thanks for sharing videos of what these things are capable of. It's really making it interesting, though the 7 might being sitting in the driveway a bit longer while I enjoy the amazing gas mileage of a Jeep. Thanks for your videos!

[@Towing417]

jinxtacy the 7 must be bad on gas....jeeps aren't know for mpgs

[@jinxtacy]

I actually wound up sellign my 7 a few months ago. Fun to money ratio was horrible. $30k for 10k miles in 10 years was super lame. Even though I lost my ass on the sale I'm kind of relieved of a car that I never thought I'd be rid of. Bank account is a lot happier too haha

[@keithhutcheson3234]

Great example of why lockers are a game changer. Love my Rubicon!

[@daddydoesdyna9539]

To many people without lockers.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

I totally agree! especially when welding the diff is free. lol I know that's not the best for a daily but it's possible and makes a world of difference off road.

[@daddydoesdyna9539]

Chase Park Lockers are by far the best bang for your buck investment any 4x4 enthusiast can make.

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Or maybe you’re tired of being locked cause it makes trials too easy for what your rig or driving is capable of.. it’s about having fun. I don’t knock open diffs (except when I’m waiting for them to clear the trail so I can go lol) when wheeling open you can really get creative and really give some gas where as when locked if you did the same your be spending more time fixing them wheeling. I personally have no issues with people being unlocked and I run unlocked as much as I can. Tbh I hate locking my axles cause it makes things too easy. When safety is a concern like slick off camber climbs then I go fully locked but for moderate things I’ll stay unlocked for a long time trying to find the right path and momentum to get through and it’s always way more fun then just walking over something. I’ll wheel more stuff open then most will fully locked as will most people I wheel with. It teaches you a lot of basics about lines and traction that only help you get better. Imop everyone should have selectable lockers and wheel open as much as possible. Then you always have the lockers to get you out if you’re not mentally able to figure out how to get through open.

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Keeps fell out 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmyferreira2200]

Awesome video. Love the XJ's. I finally get to lift mine at the end of the month!

[@keithlea6804]

Lockers or not. Its pure jeep fun. I have lockrite lockers on my cherokee. Noisas hell on the road. Thankfull i have them every time im offroad.great video wish i was there.

[@TehButterflyEffect]

Says TJ's drool, shows thumnail of CJ. - BleepinJeep Seriously though, I miss overland trail riding. I used to do this ALL THE TIME before I moved to a free state. I miss it. Now I just rock crawl, which has changed my setup.

[@visionoffroadcustoms6713]

I wish I would've went on this ride. Gotta love my club though out there getting it done!! I'll be on the next hopefully!!

[@jeepin4on4]

I love the fact that the guys in the video are as old as I am and Love Jeeps!!!

[@Shreddiespaghetti]

that guy in the grey xj was gettin it!!!

[@3jsoneb]

My 87 xj wagoneer "4 eyed woody" would of done and looked great in those snowy mountains, man i wish i can go out there, one day.

[@hescowall1371]

Great video to explain when to and when not to use lockers

[@motor-head]

Wow that's some slick stuff guys. Even the TJ (which looked like he had locked difs front and back) was just spinning all four wheels at 16:00

[@rowlinstoned3715]

That yellow TJ is similar to mine! I love my TJ! I wanna meet y'all out at Windrock one of these days.

[@FTWBiker69]

Looks to me like the TJ's were keeping up just fine.

[@rile5960]

Funny vid! As below, they should sell off some of there pretty lights and stuff and buy lockers or break out the welder.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

the big tire are pointless if you can't turn them! the big white xj needs lockers bad!!!

[@ntme9]

+Chase Park The "dig" is strong with that one. LOL

[@stephencocke66]

Jeepsterdaddy 37 that looks like an xj not a Jeepster as you profile picture

[@kronkafication]

All i can hear is "odoyle rules odoyle rules" everytime the xjs are up lol

[@anmichall]

CJ5's I loved them too... all I can afford at present

[@thomascollins3200]

34:59 ......he knows that hurt! He played it off pretty good though!😆

[@txgamer1347]

I'm pretty sure the TJ at 2:40 that had a hard time going up the hill had open diffs and that's what was causing a lot of the headache. Unfortunately I have open 3.73's in my JK, but I'm hoping to upgrade to some e-lockers eventually.

[@friendsgroupps4979]

Stock Cherokee handled that terrain better than all those lifted tjs

[@guytypeperson]

Herp-a-derp-derp, something about lockers..... Am I one of the cool kids now?

[@orionoutdoorsandworkshop5617]

lifts make em look cool, lockers make em go thru !

[@waynesanders1406]

This video is a great opportunity for ARB and Ox to advertise for YT commercials. Instead we get Nyquil and Miller Lite.

[@lelandeggleston1041]

I liked the silver XJ most of all, min lift for the tires, just needs a better approach front bumper

[@colemaples6041]

This video makes me wanna send Aussie locker even more money just for making me feel so good about my yj lol

[@bcoffroad4x4]

with tire chains that would've been a completely different experience lol

[@vivian_music]

Should have titled the video "Why you need lockers for mudding"

[@gilliland426]

a boat load of fun

[@joshblick]

I like my old TJ

[@671homey]

The old cj7 seemed to do just fine

[@jasontanner5656]

That a awesome view

[@davehak2880]

Those tire are so big the whole car can theoretically have buoyancy on water

[@ecessg]

Go go CJ!

[@Redemptioner1]

looks like you lads had some fun :)

[@rowlinstoned3715]

Sometimes I like to wheel when it's just super sloppy wet. Its rough on the rigs but fun

[@unidentifiedbomb]

I'm happy I swapped my D35 for a 8.25

[@allanwagner4570]

still.... looks like yall had fun

[@danashearer2137]

Still building my jeep. Guess 4 wheel spin is better then 2. Going to put lockers in front and back

[@HedonisticLarping]

Lol dat warning in the description though

[@japbikesrule]

nice 2x4s

[@donsmith7979]

Fun Trail, Thanks

[@turnerappleton5026]

Lockers and tires are a hell of a thing

[@4-WHEEL-DRIVE]

I LOVE THE JEEP CJ7

[@whiteout1501]

where is this and when is the next one ? looks like fun ,

[@ricardocastillo9279]

That kid.... so cool.

[@ricksnowden8408]

Makes a strong case front and rear lockers

[@josephc1148]

14:00 lockers would be awesome in that situation

[@chuoelfeo]

damn soo many open diffs

[@rndincircles]

maybe its just the size of the tires, but that white XJ's rear axle looks like toothpicks.

[@arrondentinger2086]

rndincircles yes... and yes.

[@erniestanger6613]

Probably a chrysler 8.25. The tubes on them are really small for what they are. Decent factory axles though

[@stupidgenious1]

Do these guys have something against lockers? Jeep owners are funny.

[@cowzplaycod]

not everyone can afford lockers

[@collingardner9502]

+Buckyme if they didn't splurge on light bars and winches they could.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

+Collin Gardner my thoughts exactly. most of these jeeps have thousands of dollars of aftermarket stuff and I'd say about 30% is for looks in most cases. the first 6 major things I get in order lift, wheels/tires, lockers, bumbers/body protection, roll cage, and lights. yes I know there are a bunch of other things that are sometimes needed before these that I listed. depending on what kind of wheeling the vehicle is being set up for of course, but I think lockers should definitely be one of the top 5 mods.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

+Collin Gardner, there's also the option of welding the diff. I know its not the best thing to do sense the heat from welding weakens the gears. the great thing is that its a free mod that will completely change the vehicle's off road capabilites for the better. I've never had a problem with a welded diff untell I started running with a tire bigger than 35in.

[@Donovan.Creamer]

Doesn’t matter if it’s an xj,tj or any kind of “j”. The great equalizer is whether or not you have open diff,”limited slip” or locker. In this slick snow the chances of you breaking an axle or diff it little to none. Might as well have a locker. Or hell just weld your diff.

[@Jon-ko3vv]

Good vid half these trucks look like they need to air down

[@junksilver4144]

Duh. I should be working, but with a video title like that, you know I'm gonna watch it. Thanks for the empty wallet Matt!

[@brandonb5298]

Idk if I air down more than most, but jesus let some air out of those tires. Most those tires looked harder than hugh hefner in heaven.

[@TheTaytoni]

Nice video,

[@marshallorr6220]

That white 2 door xj needs some damn lockers.

[@benjaminvolesky1653]

@ 2 mins in, that xj 's axle looks small compared to those tires. Is it a Dana 35 or 44? And tire size?

[@Redmow51]

Loved the vid. Thanks!

[@kansascat321]

Would be nice if your off roading videos gave info as to where these legal places to trail ride are located at. Those of us who are new to this part of the country would reallly like to know. Other then that....great videos.

[@fdsajklize]

check the description

[@vanillagerrilla7356]

Jeezus .. do jeep daily driver owners never air down??

[@autotek7930]

The tall white xj ain't got no locker at all? That's one of the first things I did to mine was a rear spartan lol

[@Uts9000]

without lockers is it really 4 wheelin? Bald tires in mud and snow? One more item of interest, some with no spare tires? Very good photography

[@anmichall]

looked like a good time was had by all. Thanks 35:49 a good whack in the shin :(

[@Frostjackal]

so many could have benefited if they only had lockers

[@allanwagner4570]

lockers will help but only till you brake traction then your hosed

[@KcufThePopulati0n]

His axles look tiny

[@Rnegade944]

Whats with the Lower Control arms on the rear of the White 2door XJ???

[@cheeze121583]

that white cherokee is nice to bad it dont have any lockers

[@PootsGarage]

what about JK's?....Just kidding!

[@donaldfafard]

why was that tj having such a hard time going up that hill? oh wait, it was a tj... :)

[@DRIVINGHAZARD1]

no its because it had open diffs.

[@donaldfafard]

DRIVINGHAZARD1 I see, it had open diffs AND it was a tj... lol

[@StrainingDingelberry]

How do you get to this trail. I’m from northern KY but have a condo at lake cumberland so I’m down near this area allot in the summer and would like to try and find it. If anyone has a link to where this trail is please let me know.

[@rockytopjeep]

I had the orange JKU at the end with the toyota with both front axles broken and the steering bound. mine is a Rubicon and I rolled it at about 10:30pm when we were leaving it handed on all fours and I kept going but man it was slick that day

[@chatlofton]

Lockers help when offroading lol

[@796andy2]

2 door xj goodness ...

[@2S1L3NT]

Wow, no lockers on that white XJ?!

[@freeidaho-videos]

A 4WD without lockers is only 2WD when you need 4WD the most. In fact it ought to be a sign in requirement to have lockers on both ends. The day would be half as long.

[@lastfanstanding999]

wow Jeepers... i didnt see one set of Chains... !!!

[@weekendvideographer]

Were you guys running no rear sway bars?

[@jayjohnson165]

As I read through the comments , I see a lot about lockers, and I tend to agree. They are cheap for how much better they make a vehicle perform off-roading. Another thing I have noticed though is not a single jeep in this video or many others like it are running boggers. Is there any particular reason why Matt? I know they arent terrific on rocks, but a this video they would have helped exponentially .

[@bleepinjeep]

Boggers are for mud only. We have rocks and it's only muddy after a rain. Most ppl dont have 2 sets of tires.

[@deerelindel]

If you ain't holding on, you ain't havin fun.

[@ryanl7379]

some tire pressure changes would help, but lockers would help more. all this LSD tire spin is getting you nowhere.

[@justjsse8917]

This is why I'm saving 1g for electronic lockers

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

No need to winch the keyless wizard.. simple reverse to driver then forward to passenger would’ve fixed that pretty easy..

[@Unpur1fy]

At 13.30 those big'ole tires and tons on the white xj and no lockers... What a shame...

[@knifed8257]

I genuinely miss the sound of my I6. 96 XJ. Over 309,000 miles on the clock, Mobil 1 since the first change, 30k trans flushes, and the kid I sold it to overheated it the first day, then messed with the steering box and junked it.

[@xjmachine2503]

that white xj...

[@Towing417]

I can't stand going out with more than a few rigs...I'm just too impatient I guess