STOCK Jeep Cherokee XJ vs DANGEROUS Snow Storm!

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • In this video we take my stock Jeep Cherokee XJ and drive it through a dangerous snow storm.
    Thanks for watching!
    0:00 Intro
    0:47 Starting the ascent
    1:40 18 Wheeler stuck in a ditch
    2:28 Heavy vs light vehicles in the snow
    3:23 Issues with the Jeep?
    3:33 Another 18 wheeler stuck
    3:42 Bad visibility
    4:00 Made it up the mountain
    4:55 2WD Testing
    8:41 Losing traction
    9:22 Steep snowy hill climb
    9:42 Steep snowy hill descent
    10:04 Fresh powder
    10:48 Deep powder
    11:50 Found a cabin
    12:52 Outro
    13:48 More 2WD testing
    14:51 Starting the descent
    15:32 More trucks stuck in the ditch
    16:28 Starting to rain
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  • @KCars
    @KCars  3 роки тому +8

    Part 2 will be coming soon! And let’s just say it involves some upgrades to the Jeep, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

    • @clericspire3440
      @clericspire3440 3 роки тому

      Go to a parking lot and drift and I already followed you

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I’ll have to try drifting on a parking lot that isn’t gravel under the snow, would probably make it a bit easier. Thanks!

    • @clericspire3440
      @clericspire3440 3 роки тому

      @@KCars Oh that was gravel under there? Ok try in a big parking lot at night or something I would watch that video

    • @clericspire3440
      @clericspire3440 3 роки тому

      That's aphult

    • @donovanprice95
      @donovanprice95 3 роки тому

      Hey man, is that Morgantown/Coopers Rock? My old stomping grounds!

  • @Rugsadventures
    @Rugsadventures 9 місяців тому +9

    As a Firefighter and snow plow operator, I'd recommend to Always take food/drinks, blankets, Extra warm clothes, and a can of gas you never know what may happen out there STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN

    • @KCars
      @KCars  9 місяців тому +3

      Thank you! Luckily we were about a 25 minute drive to home but I agree you never know what could happen.

  • @SnacksDeCarGuy
    @SnacksDeCarGuy Рік тому +9

    I have a 2wd 2000 Cherokee Classic, I am moving up to Washington and was worried how it would preform. Clearly, I underestimated how well a stock Cherokee does, in any terrain. I swear this car gets better and better every day I own it.

    • @beez1598
      @beez1598 Рік тому +2

      Had a Toyota prerunner, moved to Washington, traded it for an xj. Life is much better

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому +2

      They are absolute beasts!

  • @samuelrickerd8730
    @samuelrickerd8730 3 роки тому +9

    I've taken my Stock XJ through about 8-10 inches of powder snow on top of dense wet snow. And it performed pretty well, only time I had to switch it to 4wd was when I started to get to the top of a hill but it drove extremely well.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I’m hoping to get another snow storm with more snow because this seemed like nothing for the Jeep, I was very impressed. Thanks for watching!

  • @jeffreynowak1294
    @jeffreynowak1294 3 роки тому +18

    I love this video. More snow storm drives up to the Cabin in the XJ please.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +2

      I’m really hoping we get another snow storm, would love to do this again. Thanks for watching!

    • @2needey1
      @2needey1 3 місяці тому +1

      You’re in an old school Cherokee. It’s like driving a quad on public streets. Get a winch if you’re interested in making money along the way. Bring a long strap to pull also.

  • @everlast7771
    @everlast7771 3 роки тому +2

    I remember my first XJ, love the enthusiasm, I'mdriving my 4th XJ now. Jeep on fellows .!!!!👍

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      It’s a lot of fun, thanks for watching!

  • @4x4adventure_pl
    @4x4adventure_pl 10 місяців тому +1

    I can't get enough of seeing the Cherokee XJ in action. It's a true classic that continues to shine offroad!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  10 місяців тому

      Agreed, never gets old!

  • @trtcommunity9248
    @trtcommunity9248 3 роки тому

    Great video guys. I've always wondered how my stock '91 XJ would do in the snow. I figured it would do fine, but now I know for sure.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      They are awesome vehicles and it really surprised me. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelphipps4313
    @michaelphipps4313 3 роки тому +6

    That jeep will last a lifetime if you take care of it and “hands down “ the very best to have in the snow 💪💪

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jeepinpete4016
    @jeepinpete4016 3 роки тому +8

    The trick to those headlights in snow is to spray the crap out of them with Rain-x. Just make sure you use a clean towel and don’t scratch the plastic.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I’ll have to keep that in mind. Thanks for watching!

  • @2needey1
    @2needey1 2 роки тому

    I’m in Colorado and my 2001 Xj 3 1/2 lifted is a beast in snow storms. Goes through two feet like butter!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome, I’ve always wanted to go out there during the winter, seems like an awesome place

  • @nakedgoblin4090
    @nakedgoblin4090 3 роки тому

    Excellent work guys !!!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Thanks!

  • @MsKratos9
    @MsKratos9 3 роки тому +6

    this jeep rocks!!!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      It sure does. Thanks for watching!

  • @Confettish1
    @Confettish1 3 роки тому +1

    Great video guys. These cars a like a Swiss Army knife. Would love to see you in the deep snow with those Extreme MT2 tyres. We bought an XJ from California and shipped it to Europe to use as a daily driver. Can't wait to drive to the Austrian Alps next winter.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! You’re right about that, these things are tanks. Check this video out for a snow drive after I got the lift, wheels, and tires: ua-cam.com/video/Vql4o8yUt5E/v-deo.html

  • @wchristian2000
    @wchristian2000 2 роки тому

    Love this guys vibe

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому

      Thanks 👌

  • @arthurprado3818
    @arthurprado3818 3 роки тому

    Nice wholesome XJ action 😁👍🏾 I have a 98 which is my DD and 01 original 1 previous owner my black Betty she will probably never see snow, want to keep her solid as she is now. Underside looks factory still.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Nice! These things are getting a lot more rare now so you are very fortunate to have 2. Thanks for watching!

  • @Smegma_pirate
    @Smegma_pirate 2 роки тому +1

    Oh lord it’s a almost 3 in deep!!! 😂 Jeep guys are hilarious

  • @onesweetxj
    @onesweetxj 3 роки тому

    Love it brotha ! Cheers from Rhode Island 🍻

  • @beurreqc1791
    @beurreqc1791 2 роки тому

    Perfect for the northern Quebec winters!
    I will try to get one for winter (I drive a 02 mustang Gt for summer)

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому

      I’d love to go somewhere up north where there’s a lot more snow and drive this thing around. I bet that mustang is a fun car

  • @30AndHatingIt
    @30AndHatingIt Рік тому +1

    I was never a Jeep guy or even an SUV guy… then I acquired a 2003 Cherokee and it really blew me away. Other than my first car, this has been hands down the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Seems like the only thing that will kill the 4.0 inline six is a 50 cal bullet. Absolutely murders snowstorms in Buffalo, including this last “generational blizzard” this past week, while being BONE STOCK. Everyone else was stuck, so I was ripping it around town helping who I could. And the last non-rust related part I fixed on her? A power steering hose… for 70 bucks… 5 YEARS AGO. Good lord, they should have just continued making the Cherokee as they had from the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s like the Beetle kept being made. Once they changed it up and went soccer mom in 2005, the model went downhill.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому

      Do you mean 2003 grand Cherokee? The Cherokee XJ was discontinued after 2001. And I definitely agree these things are definitely tanks if you maintain them. Thanks for watching!

    • @30AndHatingIt
      @30AndHatingIt Рік тому

      @@KCars I mean the XJ, they should've just continued with them. My 2003 is a WJ I think? Same engine and basically the same frame, but new body and interior. I can't wait to go looking out of state (I'm in the rust belt) for a nice XJ... though I know I'm gonna be paying a hefty price.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому

      @@30AndHatingIt ya it seems like these things are going up in value for the clean ones

  • @joshdaniel7894
    @joshdaniel7894 6 місяців тому

    Big part of this video to us you are clearly a very calm and safe driver! You get as much credit as the xj

    • @KCars
      @KCars  6 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @subroc22
    @subroc22 3 роки тому

    This is where I love my NV242 transfer case.

  • @lucaslivengood9209
    @lucaslivengood9209 3 роки тому

    yo dude seen your video of you racing that mustang in your challenger!! had no clue you were from the morgantown area. that’s cool that i didn’t go out today but i still got to see how bad coopers rock was because of your video😂😂

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Haha yep it was a lot of fun. Thanks for watching!

  • @gegernaut
    @gegernaut 2 роки тому

    an amazing vehicle indeed

  • @CodeKaneOutdoors
    @CodeKaneOutdoors 3 роки тому

    My 94 Cherokee is at 242k miles and I finally blew my transmission but can’t wait to get it back to get back in the snow

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      These things are so much fun in the snow, thanks for watching!

  • @estebansobrevilla9499
    @estebansobrevilla9499 2 роки тому

    I took mine to the snow with road tires and it made and amazing job

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому

      They’re a lot of fun in the snow even completely stock

  • @kyroncook
    @kyroncook 3 роки тому

    I loved this videoooooooooo‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Had a lot of fun making it, part 2 will be in a few weeks with a few upgrades done to the Jeep, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

  • @jlsgarage872
    @jlsgarage872 3 роки тому +1

    My stock xj on some wrangler all-terrains eats snow like a boss

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I don’t doubt it, these things are beasts!

  • @salimfaysal6651
    @salimfaysal6651 3 роки тому +8

    I live in vermont & we have alot of snow

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome, I’m hoping we get some more snow around here but we usually only get a few days of actual snow

  • @RyanTreks
    @RyanTreks 11 місяців тому

    If you use composite headlights (non-LED headlights) they will heat up and melt the snow/ice. Perhaps consider that option when driving in the snow. Then change back to the LED lights on all other days.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  11 місяців тому

      That’s definitely an option

  • @chevo785
    @chevo785 3 роки тому +1

    Over here south texas by the border we ain't got no snow it's was chilly in the morning then midway sunny ☀️ toxic weather over here

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      Always wanted to visit Texas. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-vy4uh2vr4k
    @user-vy4uh2vr4k 2 роки тому

    So do y’all suggest 4hi for snow/ice? Tipsss driving in the snow with an xj? Supposed to get a snow storm in a few days and it’s been two years since I drove in it with my xj lol.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому +1

      4 high for normal snow driving and 4 low would be good if you’re stuck and trying to get out

  • @philipnestor5034
    @philipnestor5034 Рік тому

    Great video but what year is this Jeep Cherokee? It looks like a 2000?

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому +1

      thanks! 2001

  • @stevetrbofox1549
    @stevetrbofox1549 3 роки тому +1

    I have a 2000 XJ Jeep six and a half inch lift on 33s. Does good in the snow in two-wheel drive. But when you put it in 4-wheel high it pulls to the right... do not know what is up with it.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Huh that’s weird. Mine pulls to one side whenever I hit the brakes hard

  • @carsonmeyer1772
    @carsonmeyer1772 3 роки тому

    I have a 99 xj and it takes about 2 feet of snow to get stuck. Able to get out but it's not bad

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I wish we would’ve had more snow, this was nothing for the Jeep but still a lot of fun. Thanks for watching!

  • @Amarillobymorning777
    @Amarillobymorning777 3 роки тому

    My AWD TORO MOWER CAN DO GREEN DONUTS : In my front yard. Just kidding . Great video. Greetings from North Texas.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Hope y’all are staying safe down there

  • @estebansobrevilla9499
    @estebansobrevilla9499 2 роки тому +1

    Broo its great, but stop wondering, have you ever pushed the gas pedal all the way down? It's fun, see what your jeep can really do

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому

      I sure have, on the highway whenever it wouldn’t downshift

  • @theders8590
    @theders8590 3 роки тому

    Did you straight pipe it or it’s still loud with the muffler?

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      No it’s not straight piped. I believe it has an afe power catback, that’s what I got it with. It’s not loud with the muffler in my opinion

  • @chrisklemp2768
    @chrisklemp2768 5 місяців тому

    I got a 97 jeep with a 4.0 and 4wd. Never gets stuck....put a transmission cooler for f450 in it. Omg never over heats

    • @KCars
      @KCars  5 місяців тому

      Never been stuck once! Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!

  • @PlectrumZProduction
    @PlectrumZProduction Рік тому

    Dudes… the horse power is more than enough to drift that thing like crazy. My V850 144hp do burnouts just hitting the gas

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому

      Was going a little too easy on it 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @PlectrumZProduction
      @PlectrumZProduction Рік тому

      @@KCars fair enough 😏🚘

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому

      💯

  • @JoeVizethum
    @JoeVizethum 3 роки тому

    nice video - which exhaust/cat do you have ?

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I haven’t changed anything on the exhaust but I believe the previous owner put on an Afe Power catback. Thanks for watching!

    • @JoeVizethum
      @JoeVizethum 3 роки тому

      @@KCars Thanks - waiting for more videos to come !

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      Got a bunch more Jeep videos coming soon!

  • @freddyflazh
    @freddyflazh 3 роки тому +1

    I cant stress this enough but please before anything just air down even dropping to 25 psi works wonders

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      Didn’t have any issues with traction and I was in 2WD for a lot of this 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @freddyflazh
      @freddyflazh 3 роки тому

      @@KCars yes I understand great job by the way just trust me on this one airing down will save you but yes traction on any xj or wj like mine thats a cake walk

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @TheMikeEwick
    @TheMikeEwick 3 роки тому

    The jeep xj is the best snow donut vehicle ive ever seen. Keep it in two wheel gun it maybe give the e brake a tug, turn and floor it. Get stuck put it in 4wd and drive on out

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Did this and my check engine light came on with a cylinder 3 misfire😂

  • @keithbaker1951
    @keithbaker1951 3 роки тому +2

    Lol my stock jeep will burn the tires off in simple rain.. not sure why you think the horsepower has anything to do with burning out anyway.. torque and gearing will make that difference.

  • @Deadbuck73
    @Deadbuck73 Рік тому

    It’s stupid January and we ain’t had a blizzahd in forevah… my Cherokee needs snow!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому +1

      I know I love driving this thing through a snow storm. Easily drives through anything effortlessly

    • @Deadbuck73
      @Deadbuck73 Рік тому

      @@KCars they are awesome! Have safe travels and lots of fun! Just remember… snow is snow and ice is ice! Two different creatures!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому +1

      @@Deadbuck73 very true. Took my XJ out on some ice after getting the lift and mud tires installed and it was way different. Sliding all over the place

    • @Deadbuck73
      @Deadbuck73 Рік тому

      @@KCars yeah. People get lulled into a false sense of security in 4x4. They think they can then bomb down the road in bad conditions… but like here in my stretch… they hit a lil ice and boom they’re in the river! But for the most part you’re going to get there!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому +1

      @@Deadbuck73 here’s the video with the ice if you’re interested, my favorite video I’ve ever made: ua-cam.com/video/Vql4o8yUt5E/v-deo.html

  • @danlabatte3859
    @danlabatte3859 3 роки тому

    I put my stock 95 xj through way more that that...its capable of way more stock, cool video though.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      I’m hoping to get another snow storm with more snow sometime before winter ends, would definitely be cool. Thanks for watching!

    • @danlabatte3859
      @danlabatte3859 3 роки тому

      Can't wait to watch they are fun to drive!! basically a big side by side imo, I use it for anything out doors... south Dakota winter's not a problem.

    • @thacutoff6226
      @thacutoff6226 5 місяців тому +1

      Same have a 95’ Jeep XJ and 02’ Jeep WJ and I certify them no problem in 20 inches of snow in stock form with decent tires

  • @tiffanyb3000
    @tiffanyb3000 2 роки тому

    Gah! I still want one of these! ~A Woman from NC

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому +1

      You won’t be disappointed, they’re a lot of fun!

  • @rcghalohell
    @rcghalohell 3 роки тому

    Guess what I was doing in the snow storm yesterday in my cherokee lol

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @Muadshahin
    @Muadshahin 3 роки тому

    How many miles do you have on the odometer?

  • @Smegma_pirate
    @Smegma_pirate 2 роки тому +2

    Hardly a dangerous snowstorm

  • @chazzthaspazz4475
    @chazzthaspazz4475 3 роки тому

    Nwi just got like 6 inches of snow i have a yfz450r quad i may be screwed lol only like 42 HP bad ground clearance too lol

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      Lucky, I’m hoping to get more snow here. Is that quad only rwd?

    • @chazzthaspazz4475
      @chazzthaspazz4475 3 роки тому

      @@KCars im sure ya will it seems like everyone is gettin the snow. And no 2wd sport quad i have a Trx250x with reverse but idk it aint starting either dead battery or a blown fuse i was gonna use that to pull my 450 out if so.

  • @_sacredseven_
    @_sacredseven_ Рік тому

    Just curious what year and how many miles you bought it with.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому +1

      2001, 103k

    • @_sacredseven_
      @_sacredseven_ Рік тому

      @@KCars I'm looking at a 2000 w 47k on it tomorow.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому

      @@_sacredseven_ dang hopefully they’re not asking a crazy amount for it but that sounds like a rare find if it’s in good condition

    • @_sacredseven_
      @_sacredseven_ Рік тому

      @@KCars asking 5k. Pretty decent. Well see. Might still go with a wrangler. Not sure.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому

      @@_sacredseven_ could be a steal for 5k

  • @roberthuller
    @roberthuller Рік тому

    Just wonder if anyone else noticed that the Ridgeline that passes the Cherokee at 8:23 looks an awful lot like the Ridgeline stuck on the side of the road at 16:11?

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому +1

      I never even realized that but you’re right. Same color and has the bike rack on the back too

  • @salimfaysal6651
    @salimfaysal6651 3 роки тому

    Wow

  • @torreypires6192
    @torreypires6192 2 роки тому

    Had 2 of these both 4x4 4.0 325k mi and 290k

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому

      Awesome

  • @ninjascout468
    @ninjascout468 3 роки тому +1

    What my 93 stock xj will do donuts all day in the snow , u must press the gas pedal harder 🤣🙃

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I think part of the issue was that there was gravel under the snow but ya I needed to hit the gas harder lol thanks for watching!

  • @2needey1
    @2needey1 2 роки тому +1

    Can’t do donuts..? I’ve had three, and never had a problem whipping it around.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому

      Sweet, I probably just needed to put my foot down more

  • @chaskacarter4301
    @chaskacarter4301 3 роки тому

    Me in Alaska: I found a 2000 XJ for sale :)

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      You gonna get it?

    • @chaskacarter4301
      @chaskacarter4301 3 роки тому

      @@KCars imma try to, i gotta go look at it first

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +1

      💯

  • @marc-andrebenoit5776
    @marc-andrebenoit5776 6 місяців тому

    Is snow that uncommon where you are ? 2 inch is not a snowstorm by any mean 😂

    • @KCars
      @KCars  6 місяців тому +1

      It’s not super common to have a storm like that here

    • @marc-andrebenoit5776
      @marc-andrebenoit5776 5 місяців тому

      @@KCars I figured that much. Were having 25cm over 15 already on the ground tomorrow. And it's only the start of winter here in Canada!

    • @KCars
      @KCars  5 місяців тому

      @@marc-andrebenoit5776 I believe it, sounds like a fun time to take the Jeep out!

  • @salimfaysal6651
    @salimfaysal6651 3 роки тому

    ❤🇺🇸❤

  • @allrite1497
    @allrite1497 3 роки тому

    Got a 2000, 246,000 miles

  • @JohnSchiavoneJrBSEERN
    @JohnSchiavoneJrBSEERN 3 роки тому

    it's only 5" of snow

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      I was hoping for a little more, still a lot of fun though. Thanks for watching!

  • @cherryoakieyyc3546
    @cherryoakieyyc3546 3 роки тому +2

    My Honda civic does what your jeep did and more...not to say xjs arent amazing but driving skill goes a long way...I guess....drive better I'd qhat in saying lol

  • @MeeryBloody
    @MeeryBloody 2 роки тому

    Storm? Ordinary Estonian weather...

    • @KCars
      @KCars  2 роки тому

      Definitely a storm for where this was. Wish there was more snow though, I definitely enjoy seeing what the Jeep is capable of. Thanks for watching!

  • @cinnreds18
    @cinnreds18 Рік тому

    Lol

  • @andrewchristiansen8311
    @andrewchristiansen8311 Рік тому

    0:02 "It is deep dude"
    *Snow barely covers bottom of tire*
    Dude thats not deep...... Thats like 3-4 inches. Texas got more snow than that.

  • @jasonr63301
    @jasonr63301 3 роки тому +1

    You talk too much.
    OK guys, this video like for real literally like socks.
    😂

  • @lonecrusader5312
    @lonecrusader5312 2 роки тому

    Mud tires suck ass in the snow. AT are the best.

    • @KCars
      @KCars  Рік тому

      They did amazing even in 2WD

  • @salimfaysal6651
    @salimfaysal6651 3 роки тому

    I hate snow

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому +2

      I love snow, I hate cold

    • @salimfaysal6651
      @salimfaysal6651 3 роки тому

      @@KCars I don't like cold & no snow lol but I love state of Vermont

    • @KCars
      @KCars  3 роки тому

      Never been there but it seems like it would be a cool place to visit

  • @tytraulich4987
    @tytraulich4987 2 роки тому

    Ahh card & police
    Police fucking ruined everything in the US

  • @Thestockxj96
    @Thestockxj96 6 місяців тому

    The driver looks like Cotton Weary from the scream franchise. 🤌🏼

    • @KCars
      @KCars  6 місяців тому

      😂😂