Hey Brad, that buzzing that you're hearing after engine shutdown, is the Def system clearing the lines of fluid (def). More important for colder climates to prevent the fluid from freezing.... cheers 🍻
Congratulations Brad! Beautiful Rubicon. We are a family of Jeeps however I would give you a word of advice. Go to your dealer and sign up for the extended warranty. After 80K my beautiful Diesel Grand Cherokee which I had all outfitted for Overlanding bit the dust. It started with a plug up radiator at 70K than in the middle of a trip she went into limp mode. All the injectors were plugged up. Had to wait 2months to get the parts as this is a common problem with the diesel. By the way did I mention I live in Prescott and had to leave my vehicle in San Bernardino. The dealer took care of the rental thank god. After 2 months getting her back she started overheating again. This problem is common with all the Grand Cherokees and Ram 1500 equipped with the Diesel. The mechanic at the San Bernardino Dealership said they've been inundated with warranty returns and some folks are faced with the reality of having replacing the engine. It's allover the internet. Needless to say after investing over 80K in this build I had to move on😒 GET THE EXTANDED WARRANTY!!! A loyal follower
I'm also a 2020 eco diesel jeep owner, that buzzing is the turbos oil pump thats running afterwards to help cool it down to minimize wear. Also I just got rock Krawler springs from Northridge 4x4 n falcon 3.3 shocks. Also since it has the auto stop start it already has a dual battery system from the factory so I dont recommend messing with it other then upgrading the upper battery to a larger deep cycle due to the smaller Li ION battery under the main battery is the starter battery. The computer automatically maintains both batteries charged n auto isolates the larger aux battery from the starter. If you any questions I've learned a lot of the diesels quirks over the last 6 months
I have been wheeling the eco diesel for about 2 months now. you will definitely notice a difference in power compared to the 3.6 at the higher elevations aka 12k to 13300ft. for brakes don't worry they have up sized the calipers and rotors . when they did the test the tires make a big difference in distance. when you are wheeling and doing steep grades you will use about 5 gallon every 5000 miles of def. if you have any questions I have 9000 miles on mine and 500 of it on trails
@@dupton8000 i have been watching temperatures and doing passes fully loaded did not get above 220 . the grill dose look a little bit bigger. oil temperatures are within safe operating range too .
Brad, I can’t tell you how happy I am that an established UA-camr finally has one of these. Hopefully us oil burners will get some more love now. :) also excited to see what you do with it in the future!
Welcome to the eco diesel club. I’ve had one in my Ram for four years and I love it. Like you I live in SD and wheeling in Baja has been on my list big time (love your videos from down there). There is one big problem that I hope you will address on your channel and that is that you can’t drive a modern American diesel down there due to the fact that low sulfur diesel isn’t readily available. My understanding is that diesel sold in Mexico will foul up the emissions of the vehicle causing it to stop running. I’m sure you know people at Jeep that can help shed some light on this. As I said I really want to go down there and would love more information about it.
Always a awesome feeling when the new video notification pops up for trailrecon! Brad I’ve been watching your videos since the first XJ episode and it’s been so awesome to watch all the amazing things you’ve done over the years. I’m only 20 and have a lot smaller budget, but me and my 91 Toyota pickup with its freshly rebuilt 22re are just starting to get into overlanding. Your videos are what I hope I’m able to one day with my friends and family one day! You’ve always got great educational information on overlanding and I can say I’ve used a lot of what you’ve said and put it to use on my recently started adventures. I’m saving up for a rooftop tent and new tires! Don’t worry I got my essentials (fire extinguisher and Medkit). Can’t wait to see where this new beast of a Jeep will take you! Can’t wait for more videos ! -Max K
i really like TR's channel. He has done all the upgrades over the years and has so much knowledge. You listen to a lot of other channels and feel obligated to lift your jeep, get fancy suspension, and huge tires if you want to offroad.
I ran into your son at VONs right before I was leaving for Truck Haven. He was looking over some steaks. I told him I really enjoyed the videos and to keep it up. What I did not tell him and it has been eating at me since the encounter was I did not thank him for his service. From one vet to another, I always try to thank those who have served or are serving. Please pass along my apologies and, for me, please thank him for his service. Thank you. (Former) DS2 Glogowski USS THACH
Damn, I currently have a Jeep Wrangler CRD 2.8 Sport 2D, pushing 220Rwhp, and just shy of 608torque. That’s with tune and headers changed, 3inch exhaust done which is a must for any diesel. Pushing out 23-24max PSi, 35s no need to regear Especially the fact you want to avoid revving high in a diesel. The 2.8s had couple cooling problems so look at oil catch can, clutch cooling fan, oil cooling plate and also vented inner fenders. Would definitely recommend a snorkel for any diesel especially thr fact you’re in the desert and it’s hot like it is here in Western Australia where we reach around 43 Degrees C in the dunes. Would be interesting to see if the eco diesel turbo is a VVT or not. Also with coils, you should look at doing progressive rate springs and you are going to have to go about 1inch-1inch half higher due to added weight of engine and roof racks etc. teraflex coils wouldn’t recommend unless they end up realising some heavy duty ones, I currently just got the piggy back falcon shocks with teraflex coils about 2 months ago. Runs bloody awesome although after putting about 3,675km on the lift kit I have sagged a fair bit all round on the teraflex coils. So would definitely recommend looking at kings, dobinsons, progressive rate, heavy duty etc. Once you go diesel you’ll never go back. Slap a ECU Remap or custom Dyno tune after you get the 35s on and you’ll easily see about 35-60% gain all round especially if you combine it with better inter cooler, snorkel, oil catch can, high flow turbo and etc. I’m truly looking forward to this build! Bit sad they only put a 3L 4cly would be a lot better if it was a v6-v8. Would get way better performance all round. (ps the 2.8 Jeep diesel engines lasted around 300,000km then they often died. Also we have a 81L Tank which would last me currently around 300km on 35s, and heavy foot and throttle controller but I’ve seen someone get up to 750km on fuel of tank on 37s but that’s driving like a nana and also after tune) Best of luck! Truly looking forward to this build series
Midlands GMRS radios rule! I am so glad you bough this because it is on my short list, and now I get the adult in the jeep world showing me the ropes. Nice ride.
Hey Brad, love the Jeep! I bought my Diesel Wrangler back in April now have over 15,000 miles. Your JK videos were my inspiration for my build. Let me know if your interested and I'll share with you were I put my dual ARB air compressor! Until then, happy trails!
Hey Dean, I would be interested on where to put it on my 2021 Diesel, as the engine bay is out of the question so I am interested to see where others are putting the Dual ARB compressor . Thanks!
Hey Conrad, thanks for asking. Of course the 3.0L Diesel doesn’t leave much room or options for the twin ARB air compressor let alone any space in the engine bay. I didn’t want to place in the main cab (noise/space). So I put mine in the storage tub in the rear. I pulled the water plug and ran the air lines and extended the wiring harness. Safe, protected and practical. You could also use the air filter extenders and route them into the main cab, I chose not too. Works great when the top cover is closed and also dampens the sound! Airing up 37”...no issues with air flow.
If you want to hear that diesel while you’re on the highway, take the freedom tops off and roar through an overpass between 65 -75. They sound delightfully angry-but that is the only way I’ve been able to hear it while driving. It is super-quiet inside, especially with the upgraded sound system that has active noise canceling.
Hey Brad, as a Jeep owner of 2 JKs in south FL that often runs with no doors or top. I'm a fan of non-electric seats since we often do trail rides where we get water in the cabin and sometimes to butt level, with doors we'll go headlights level. Today was our first trail cut for JWJ (Jeepin With Sherriff Judd) charity event scheduled for Feb 2021. This is the sixth year of the event. We had lots of deep water crossings. Just remember, you have drain plugs.
As a GC Ecodiesel owner best advice i can give is if possible see if the latest GC ecodiesel update can be added to your Wrangler,. It lets the cam sensor be used to fire the injector pump when the tone wheel blows apart. ( tone wheel is what normally does this job but when it fails the vehicle is stuck unable to be started, Plus since its on the flywheel/flex plate its a gearbox our job to replace, 18 hours on a GC according to jeep) other than that pretty good engine
So now I have this Jeep, in Granite color and yes the tan seats for me look very good, and when you get those seats they change the dash color to black from red, not sure why. The grand plan for this Jeep is to upgrade it just enough for better off roading without killing my daily ride. In fact the real intent is to get a drivable RV to tow this out west and have that Jeep for fun and running around. On the factory wheels I am getting MPG average of 22.5 I noticed the best speed for millage was 45 - 50 gets you 31 MPG traveling at 70 not so much. What I really want you to find is either an additional fuel tank or larger one. Stock tank is 18 GALS and no one I can find makes a larger one they all say no space. Get rid of that DEF tank and we have room for 5 more GALS!
My god! My favorite UA-cam channel has got a diesel Rubicon! I have ordered and recently received the exact same config as yours! Except mine is Sarge Green :D Love this Jeep so much that i dont want to ever drive anything else! The diesel is the best addition to this already amazing platform and i cant wait to take mine on 1000 mile trips! I will keep mine stock because man in stock form the Rubicon is an absolute BEAST!
The Diesel engine seems like the natural choice of options for the Wrangler and the a Gladiator. It should have been in them since the eco diesel came out. I think the eco diesel is gonna be a game changer for overlanding. I wish they would put it in the Wrangler coupe. The only thing I can think of is maybe they think it’s to heavy in the nose of something with such a short wheelbase or maybe it’s to short to put the DEF system in with it.
FCA and Jeep specifically have some pretty talented Engineers that could more than likely make it work. What I'm guessing is that it's a cost disparity thing. People just aren't buying the 2 doors enough to make it worth it for them to do all the engineering and testing with the diesel in the 2 door platform. It's sad to say because I'm a 2 door fan but it is what it is. It's wild when you think about it though, it used to be the opposite, when they were making the CJs the longer wheelbase versions were actually less popular. the CJ6 and the CJ8 didn't sell very well compared to their shorter versions (CJ5 and CJ7 respectively).
Brad this is just an amazing channel, but Im going to be honest with you, is great not for the content (which is really nice) but I think its great for you, you're honest, you seem really nice and I simply enjoy listening to your trips, reviews, walkarounds etc, keep up the good work man, can't wait to see how this jeep turns out.
This is going to be fun to watch. I just upgraded over a month ago from a 2003 TJ to a 2020 JLUR, but with the 2.0T model. I'm a little jealous of the diesel, but I have had no issues wheeling with the 2L model. I'm excited to watch the rest of the build and see what ideas I may want to use as well.
I just bought a 2023 JLUR diesel, ive noticed that the stopping power is horrible when you really step on the brake, especially if you need to stop quickly. Ive gotten in the habit of tugging the E-Brake and thats worked REALLY well for me...
The buzzing you are hearing when you turn off the engine is the pump for your def fluid pulling it out of the lines back to the def tank. The def freezes at 10 degrees and there could be a problem with it possibly drying and causing issues in the lines.
Brad was so happy to see you got this one. I just ordered mine, I have been a diesel guy for a lot of years for knowing how capable they are. So i will share and watch what you do as well.
I’ve got a 2015 Summit Cherokee with the Ecodiesel. Got it deleted and turned and love it. Just bough the wife the ecodiesel wrangler yesterday so looking forward to following your page for tips too. Have fun with it pal
@adsfafad Jeep prices are more correlated to market demand instead of inflation. For reference, a base Corolla has only gone up in price a few grand since the early 2000s, compared to Jeep’s that have double in price.
@K8JGG John Not really that overpriced when you consider Toyota Landcruiser 70 series designed in the 1980's still sell for $70k new in Australia/Africa.
Other car makers: "We are moving away from diesel and putting more money on EV:s and hybrids" (some are discontinuing diesels) Jeep Wrangler enthusiast: "Nooo! We just got the diesel!!!"
Remote keyless is awesome, no hunting for keys when we are exhausted from a hike or hunting packout. We have the 2.0 and I own a Duramax. On the jeep we love the super quiet 2.0 at off-road speeds with the top open and windows down, especially on hunting trips, nice to sneak in to a trailhead. I would love to see how the jeep handles with the stiffer springs as we plan on picking up a Gladiator to pack in more gear to our extended alpine basecamps and our choice is between the 3.6 and 3.0
Highly recommend the hotheads headliner with their sound deadening goop option. I ran a test before and after in my gladiator and it went down 20 decibels
20 decibels on a decibel meter is what I got. Another guy on UA-cam tested with a decibel meter app for his phone and he got the exact same drop as me at 75mph. 90bd to 70db. Either way it’s a lot quieter to my ears and that’s what matters.
the buzz is from the def system. the def isn't allowed to sit in the line in case of freezing or long sitting (corrosive). the buzz is the pump emptying the system. the same is true on semi trucks and I'm a truck driver.
Sounds like you have a solid plan in mind. Cant wait to see the transformation unfold.. I bought a 2018 JLUR and went straight to Moab and Ouray in it. Didnt do any really difficult trails and had no real problems in stock form. I did wish for lift and larger tires on Poison Spider Mesa trail. We got home and I did the lift and 37’s but havent been able to get back out to Moab for 2 yrs now. Being an only child and having a 90 yr old mom sometimes changes priorities....
Brad I agree with you on the need of power seats, but what if you have top and or doors off and you get wet whether it be from water crossings or just rain? Another thing we need are cooled seats!! I live in Ohio and tho it’s not as hot as other states, it’s extremely humid and sticky and still kinda hot!! WE NEED COOLED SEATS IN THE WRANGLER AND CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK!!
@@thetankslapper he/she was a commander. The wage gap between Officer and enlisted is wide. Brad looks to be a retired Master Chief, while thats not to shabby he still won't clear anywhere near what a Naval commander would
Awesome. I just picked up a '21 red/blk JLURD I had ordered a few weeks ago. Looking forward to see how you like it and what you do with it. I love mine so far.
Nice Jeep Brad! Bought my Willys EcoDiesel this past August, last weekend picked up a Moby-1 XTR Offroad TearDrop , had it out at Anza Borrego and wow, what a great combination, Diesel+Jeep=Capability!
Carli Suspension in Lake Elsinore is currently using my brothers Diesel Rubicon for shock tuning and Spring rate tuning. Beautiful control arms/welds and joints. Worth checking them out.
That noise is a pump for the def fluid it has to circulate it. And def fluid has an expiration it’s only good for a period of time then it needs to be drained if it sits. It will crystallize in the tank and lines.
I just ordered my 21 JLUR. I went with almost exactly the same specs that you did, but I decided to go for the V6 instead of the diesel. I cannot wait!
FYI on the DEF tank, keep it topped off as much as possible. Over time the DEF sensor will get a build-up of dried DEF on it and will not function properly. I'm excited about your new build.
I’m really happy to hear you want to leave it stock for awhile. I feel like every UA-camr / off road shop was in a race to lift or do “SEMA builds” when the Gladiator came out. A lot of people want diesels, and I want to know how it’ll work as a daily and a trail rig. 👍
I went for the sarge green, V6 with the etorque (which is amazing), willys edition (no rocks near me), so far loving it. Can’t wait to click on the links for all the accessories on your channel
I love mine. You will live yours. Glad you found the most awesome vehicle made in USA. I live in SoCal and love climbing around here. Good luck and Godspeed.
If it’s not been said in all the comments, the hum or buzz after you turn it off is purging the DEF so it doesn’t freeze in the fuel system. My ‘22 gladiator does the same. Bothered me for about 3 drives. About the “noise”……..if you’re asking, you’re in the wrong place….I purposely drive slower to get to enjoy the diesel sounds.
Hi there! Well it’s nice to know that you have a diesel jeep, and it’s really the pulling power that counts especially on rugged terrain. But here in the Philippines, diesel is the most practical choice because it is efficient, cheaper than gas and suitable for hauling people, and because we Filipinos take our family or friends out on roadtrips most of the time. And our roads here are not as long and good as to the roads in the US. Here, gasoline is expensive so most people buy diesel powered vehicles.
Excited to follow your build Brad and applying some of your upgrades to my stock 2020 JLU Rubicon. Rhino Rack Backbone already installed and the winch is in the garage ready to be installed. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
I have a 2015 Ford Ranger here in Thailand and I get ~ 25 miles per gallon on the highway with their 3.2 L diesel. So you should get a little more with the much better highway systems in the US. The diesel engines are much quieter than the old ones but I love that sound of power!
Props for mentioning GVW and staying light- many people forget that. I'm curious why you went with the full Pioneer roof rack vs their Vortex load bars if all you're loading on it is an RTT. Making that switch alone will compensate for most of the diesel vs 3.6l payload difference. I also respect your methodical step-by-step tire size process so you can report mileage and performance differences over time.
Brad, congratulations on the new one. The color is great. We are all looking forward to the build details. Can't wait to see how all of that torque does on the trail. Please do keep a list of all the mods so your subscribers can reference them for their own builds. Also, be sure to let us know when you are headed to New England and especially the Boston area. Best seafood anywhere, and you can tour the world's oldest commissioned Navy vessel, the USS Constitution....
Nice looking and well-optioned Jeep. My 2¢: Longevity questions/concerns aside, my biggest reservation about going diesel is availability of fuel in the back country. If you have a gas motor and run low on fuel, you can borrow/siphon a half gallon or so from several folks and be back in business. Chances are a half gallon won’t seriously negatively impact any one person and if you borrow from a few folks, you may now enough fuel to get back to a source. With diesel, you might have to be totally self-sufficient… at least until others join the diesel-party.
Only if you don't live in Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, California, and Vermont, or live in major cities in these states: Maine, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. You will probably loose a lot of resale as well. Just put in the def....
Brad, love your channel. I got a gladiator because of you. 2.5 in EVO overland stage 4 2.5 Fox Shocks 37” Goelander X-MT Vengeance Front Bumper And a Magnusen Supercharger. Keep putting out great content!
Congrats on the beautiful Jeep. Thank you for keeping the suspension stock for awhile. I'm looking forward to seeing vids on what stock jeeps can do for a change.
For what it's worth, from what the dealer has told me no power seats because of water fording. Not sure how they can make an engine compartment water proof and not a heating element but that is what I was told.
It’s called lie on the fly. I asked the dealer why they put the window controls in the center ? He replied “because the doors come off” but the mirror control is on the door. “The mirrors come off with the doors” I said slowly “”So Do The Windows”” then he tried to look at me like I was stupid. “”Dealer B*ll Sh*t””
@@duoglide69 but if you take off the front doors and leave the back ones on. Which some people with dogs do for instance. You still need a way to control the rear windows...if the controls are on the door then you can't do that.
Heating element??? It has heated seats. I’d speculate the larger engineering/expense problem would be waterproofing the electric motors for the power seats. Plus, if you jammed the motors for power seats under there you wouldn’t be able to fit a lock box under there.
Yes I mis-typed. Brain wasn't working yesterday I suppose. **Meant I am not sure how they could make the heated seats water proof and not a simple motor.
hey Brad you said you were going to add in a headliner remember to tint all of those windows even the back ones. in California you can tint SUV rear windows as dark as you want and get a ceramic clear tint for the front it will prevent the dash from getting too hot. i live outside Death Valley and i can tell the before and after when i did mine on my 2018 JLU.
Well I hope it works out for you on that ecodiesel. We had a ram 1500 EcoDiesel this last year and it had a big problems. Turbo went out EGR system got clogged. And we drovr mostly highway use with it. Technician at the service department flat told me that the EPA has these diesel so choked up that they plug up easily and that the only way that I would get around from having this problem again was to delete all the emissions. I traded that ram in for a mojito 3.6 JL
I've got a diesel JL Rubicon. Incredible off road, but for true overlanding? Unless you're travelling solo the vehicle simply does not have the load capacity and is slightly too small. The Landcruiser or the 110 defender would be a more practical choice for overlanding. Me, I'm waiting to see if the Grenadier lives up to expectations.
Have fun with your new Jeep, Brad! I drive the small 2.2 Diesel here in Germany and I love it. I hope it will be possible to install the front camera on my 2020 JLU. I watch your videos for a lot of years now and like them very much. All the best, greetings from Germany!
You are going to love the LED lights on the Wrangler. I am very impressed with my 2020. All of our work trucks are diesel and DEF is a bit of a pain but you will get used to it. DEF fluid is very corrosive so make sure you rinse it off if you spill some when you are filling up the tank. The painted fenders and top are awesome and I believe that the JL in stock form is about 1” higher than the JK which makes it easier to stuff some bigger rubber under there easier. Well, Canada you say!? I can hook you up with some fantastic fishing if you come up to the central part! I see you liked the trailer I backed up to a couple weeks ago, my wife wants to get that one!! Congrats on the new rig Brad!
I've got 37's on my EcoDiesel with stock gears and it still hauls ass, but you can tell that it's lagging a bit. I had 4.88's on my JKU but am thinking 4.10's or 4.56's would be ideal for the diesel. I'm averaging 20+ MPG (Mostly highway). I'm REALLY happy with the EcoDiesel.
Nice rig, Brad! I'm really excited for this build but more excited for the adventures to come. She's a beaut. I hope the diesel ends up working out okay. Those 3.0s can really go sideways but they're pretty sweet if you actually get a good one. Yeah, I said actually...
Hey Brad, that buzzing that you're hearing after engine shutdown, is the Def system clearing the lines of fluid (def). More important for colder climates to prevent the fluid from freezing.... cheers 🍻
It don't do that in my truck, but there again there's a difference in motors
It also sounds like it was running a EGR cleaning program.
Canadian relic recon is correct. We have tractors on the farm I work on that do the same thing.
Definitely the fan for the turbo...lol
doubt that feature is needed in sunny california
Congratulations Brad! Beautiful Rubicon. We are a family of Jeeps however I would give you a word of advice. Go to your dealer and sign up for the extended warranty. After 80K my beautiful Diesel Grand Cherokee which I had all outfitted for Overlanding bit the dust. It started with a plug up radiator at 70K than in the middle of a trip she went into limp mode. All the injectors were plugged up. Had to wait 2months to get the parts as this is a common problem with the diesel. By the way did I mention I live in Prescott and had to leave my vehicle in San Bernardino. The dealer took care of the rental thank god. After 2 months getting her back she started overheating again. This problem is common with all the Grand Cherokees and Ram 1500 equipped with the Diesel. The mechanic at the San Bernardino Dealership said they've been inundated with warranty returns and some folks are faced with the reality of having replacing the engine. It's allover the internet.
Needless to say after investing over 80K in this build I had to move on😒
GET THE EXTANDED WARRANTY!!! A loyal follower
That is extremely frustrating!
This is a different generation of engine, so hopefully it will be more reliable than yours was.
There’s something about bringing home and learning about a new vehicle, especially a Jeep, that is just so fun
I'm also a 2020 eco diesel jeep owner, that buzzing is the turbos oil pump thats running afterwards to help cool it down to minimize wear. Also I just got rock Krawler springs from Northridge 4x4 n falcon 3.3 shocks. Also since it has the auto stop start it already has a dual battery system from the factory so I dont recommend messing with it other then upgrading the upper battery to a larger deep cycle due to the smaller Li ION battery under the main battery is the starter battery. The computer automatically maintains both batteries charged n auto isolates the larger aux battery from the starter. If you any questions I've learned a lot of the diesels quirks over the last 6 months
Diesel 🙌🙌🙌 I can't wait to see this build and off road videos to come
You and me both!
I have been wheeling the eco diesel for about 2 months now. you will definitely notice a difference in power compared to the 3.6 at the higher elevations aka 12k to 13300ft. for brakes don't worry they have up sized the calipers and rotors . when they did the test the tires make a big difference in distance. when you are wheeling and doing steep grades you will use about 5 gallon every 5000 miles of def. if you have any questions I have 9000 miles on mine and 500 of it on trails
@@dupton8000 i have been watching temperatures and doing passes fully loaded did not get above 220 . the grill dose look a little bit bigger. oil temperatures are within safe operating range too .
Brad, I can’t tell you how happy I am that an established UA-camr finally has one of these. Hopefully us oil burners will get some more love now. :) also excited to see what you do with it in the future!
I love the new diesel JLU performance! Now I want one!
Can't wait to see what you'll do with a new Jeep!
Welcome to the eco diesel club. I’ve had one in my Ram for four years and I love it. Like you I live in SD and wheeling in Baja has been on my list big time (love your videos from down there). There is one big problem that I hope you will address on your channel and that is that you can’t drive a modern American diesel down there due to the fact that low sulfur diesel isn’t readily available. My understanding is that diesel sold in Mexico will foul up the emissions of the vehicle causing it to stop running. I’m sure you know people at Jeep that can help shed some light on this. As I said I really want to go down there and would love more information about it.
I think the diesel is perfect for Marco, his Jeep is loaded down.
I want one too .
Welcome too the club! Nice to see some more EcoDiesels out there 👊
your welcome bruuh
Always a awesome feeling when the new video notification pops up for trailrecon! Brad I’ve been watching your videos since the first XJ episode and it’s been so awesome to watch all the amazing things you’ve done over the years. I’m only 20 and have a lot smaller budget, but me and my 91 Toyota pickup with its freshly rebuilt 22re are just starting to get into overlanding. Your videos are what I hope I’m able to one day with my friends and family one day! You’ve always got great educational information on overlanding and I can say I’ve used a lot of what you’ve said and put it to use on my recently started adventures. I’m saving up for a rooftop tent and new tires! Don’t worry I got my essentials (fire extinguisher and Medkit). Can’t wait to see where this new beast of a Jeep will take you! Can’t wait for more videos !
-Max K
I can't believe that Jeep still doesn't have the heated seat controls split for the seat and backrest. My old man back likes that heat on a long trip.
What cars has is split?
@@RadioactiveSaddam We had a 2007 GMC pickup that had separate controls for the backrest and seat. Not sure how many others.
@@RadioactiveSaddam my 2015 gmc canyon has separate controls
That is not a common option on cars at all, so I'm not surprised it doesn't have it.
i really like TR's channel. He has done all the upgrades over the years and has so much knowledge. You listen to a lot of other channels and feel obligated to lift your jeep, get fancy suspension, and huge tires if you want to offroad.
I ran into your son at VONs right before I was leaving for Truck Haven. He was looking over some steaks. I told him I really enjoyed the videos and to keep it up. What I did not tell him and it has been eating at me since the encounter was I did not thank him for his service. From one vet to another, I always try to thank those who have served or are serving. Please pass along my apologies and, for me, please thank him for his service. Thank you. (Former) DS2 Glogowski USS THACH
Damn, I currently have a Jeep Wrangler CRD 2.8 Sport 2D, pushing 220Rwhp, and just shy of 608torque. That’s with tune and headers changed, 3inch exhaust done which is a must for any diesel. Pushing out 23-24max PSi, 35s no need to regear Especially the fact you want to avoid revving high in a diesel. The 2.8s had couple cooling problems so look at oil catch can, clutch cooling fan, oil cooling plate and also vented inner fenders. Would definitely recommend a snorkel for any diesel especially thr fact you’re in the desert and it’s hot like it is here in Western Australia where we reach around 43 Degrees C in the dunes. Would be interesting to see if the eco diesel turbo is a VVT or not. Also with coils, you should look at doing progressive rate springs and you are going to have to go about 1inch-1inch half higher due to added weight of engine and roof racks etc. teraflex coils wouldn’t recommend unless they end up realising some heavy duty ones, I currently just got the piggy back falcon shocks with teraflex coils about 2 months ago. Runs bloody awesome although after putting about 3,675km on the lift kit I have sagged a fair bit all round on the teraflex coils. So would definitely recommend looking at kings, dobinsons, progressive rate, heavy duty etc. Once you go diesel you’ll never go back. Slap a ECU Remap or custom Dyno tune after you get the 35s on and you’ll easily see about 35-60% gain all round especially if you combine it with better inter cooler, snorkel, oil catch can, high flow turbo and etc. I’m truly looking forward to this build! Bit sad they only put a 3L 4cly would be a lot better if it was a v6-v8. Would get way better performance all round. (ps the 2.8 Jeep diesel engines lasted around 300,000km then they often died. Also we have a 81L Tank which would last me currently around 300km on 35s, and heavy foot and throttle controller but I’ve seen someone get up to 750km on fuel of tank on 37s but that’s driving like a nana and also after tune)
Best of luck! Truly looking forward to this build series
Midlands GMRS radios rule! I am so glad you bough this because it is on my short list, and now I get the adult in the jeep world showing me the ropes. Nice ride.
It DEFINITELY sounds better with the diesel engine..maybe a new exhaust is in order!
Ok, back to the video...
“Fuel Mileage” 😉 awesome can’t wait for the build 🙌🏼
Diesel fuel burns a lot slower than unleaded fuel .
Hey Brad on Monday I pick up my new Diesel Gladiator at the dealer. I can’t wait I’m so excited. I’ll be following your build carefully.
Hey Brad, love the Jeep! I bought my Diesel Wrangler back in April now have over 15,000 miles. Your JK videos were my inspiration for my build. Let me know if your interested and I'll share with you were I put my dual ARB air compressor! Until then, happy trails!
Hey Dean, I would be interested on where to put it on my 2021 Diesel, as the engine bay is out of the question so I am interested to see where others are putting the Dual ARB compressor . Thanks!
Hey Conrad, thanks for asking. Of course the 3.0L Diesel doesn’t leave much room or options for the twin ARB air compressor let alone any space in the engine bay. I didn’t want to place in the main cab (noise/space). So I put mine in the storage tub in the rear. I pulled the water plug and ran the air lines and extended the wiring harness. Safe, protected and practical. You could also use the air filter extenders and route them into the main cab, I chose not too. Works great when the top cover is closed and also dampens the sound! Airing up 37”...no issues with air flow.
If you want to hear that diesel while you’re on the highway, take the freedom tops off and roar through an overpass between 65 -75. They sound delightfully angry-but that is the only way I’ve been able to hear it while driving. It is super-quiet inside, especially with the upgraded sound system that has active noise canceling.
I’m really considering getting a diesel gladiator. Watching this build may push me over the edge!! 😬
Hey Brad, as a Jeep owner of 2 JKs in south FL that often runs with no doors or top. I'm a fan of non-electric seats since we often do trail rides where we get water in the cabin and sometimes to butt level, with doors we'll go headlights level. Today was our first trail cut for JWJ (Jeepin With Sherriff Judd) charity event scheduled for Feb 2021. This is the sixth year of the event. We had lots of deep water crossings. Just remember, you have drain plugs.
I just got my DSL (2020 Sport) a few months ago, I’m glad I have a blogger to show me all the installs before I buy now!
As a GC Ecodiesel owner best advice i can give is if possible see if the latest GC ecodiesel update can be added to your Wrangler,. It lets the cam sensor be used to fire the injector pump when the tone wheel blows apart. ( tone wheel is what normally does this job but when it fails the vehicle is stuck unable to be started, Plus since its on the flywheel/flex plate its a gearbox our job to replace, 18 hours on a GC according to jeep) other than that pretty good engine
You should talk to Chris Shontz and maybe get some ideas for Your Jeep. I love his Ursa Minor top. 👍
So now I have this Jeep, in Granite color and yes the tan seats for me look very good, and when you get those seats they change the dash color to black from red, not sure why. The grand plan for this Jeep is to upgrade it just enough for better off roading without killing my daily ride. In fact the real intent is to get a drivable RV to tow this out west and have that Jeep for fun and running around. On the factory wheels I am getting MPG average of 22.5 I noticed the best speed for millage was 45 - 50 gets you 31 MPG traveling at 70 not so much. What I really want you to find is either an additional fuel tank or larger one. Stock tank is 18 GALS and no one I can find makes a larger one they all say no space. Get rid of that DEF tank and we have room for 5 more GALS!
My god! My favorite UA-cam channel has got a diesel Rubicon! I have ordered and recently received the exact same config as yours! Except mine is Sarge Green :D
Love this Jeep so much that i dont want to ever drive anything else! The diesel is the best addition to this already amazing platform and i cant wait to take mine on 1000 mile trips!
I will keep mine stock because man in stock form the Rubicon is an absolute BEAST!
Jeep's 💯🔥... the sound (humming) you hear when you turn off the jeep it's the DEF system doing its thing...
Congrats! Have had my '20 diesel for 10 months and 10k mile with no issues. You'll enjoy it!
The Diesel engine seems like the natural choice of options for the Wrangler and the a Gladiator. It should have been in them since the eco diesel came out. I think the eco diesel is gonna be a game changer for overlanding. I wish they would put it in the Wrangler coupe. The only thing I can think of is maybe they think it’s to heavy in the nose of something with such a short wheelbase or maybe it’s to short to put the DEF system in with it.
FCA and Jeep specifically have some pretty talented Engineers that could more than likely make it work. What I'm guessing is that it's a cost disparity thing. People just aren't buying the 2 doors enough to make it worth it for them to do all the engineering and testing with the diesel in the 2 door platform. It's sad to say because I'm a 2 door fan but it is what it is. It's wild when you think about it though, it used to be the opposite, when they were making the CJs the longer wheelbase versions were actually less popular. the CJ6 and the CJ8 didn't sell very well compared to their shorter versions (CJ5 and CJ7 respectively).
Nice rig, and I use the term "fuel" mileage as I have been a diesel driver for at least 56 years.
2-door diesel available for both JL and for JK generation in Europe. 2.8 diesel for jk and 2.2 diesel for JL. and both are great.
Brad this is just an amazing channel, but Im going to be honest with you, is great not for the content (which is really nice) but I think its great for you, you're honest, you seem really nice and I simply enjoy listening to your trips, reviews, walkarounds etc, keep up the good work man, can't wait to see how this jeep turns out.
This is going to be fun to watch. I just upgraded over a month ago from a 2003 TJ to a 2020 JLUR, but with the 2.0T model. I'm a little jealous of the diesel, but I have had no issues wheeling with the 2L model. I'm excited to watch the rest of the build and see what ideas I may want to use as well.
I just bought a 2023 JLUR diesel, ive noticed that the stopping power is horrible when you really step on the brake, especially if you need to stop quickly. Ive gotten in the habit of tugging the E-Brake and thats worked REALLY well for me...
The buzzing you are hearing when you turn off the engine is the pump for your def fluid pulling it out of the lines back to the def tank. The def freezes at 10 degrees and there could be a problem with it possibly drying and causing issues in the lines.
Brad you continue to inspire me and bring joy as a new commer to the Jeep and Overlanding community, keep it up brother! Army Strong
Brad was so happy to see you got this one. I just ordered mine, I have been a diesel guy for a lot of years for knowing how capable they are. So i will share and watch what you do as well.
I’ve got a 2015 Summit Cherokee with the Ecodiesel. Got it deleted and turned and love it. Just bough the wife the ecodiesel wrangler yesterday so looking forward to following your page for tips too. Have fun with it pal
At $70K +/-, "utilitarian" went away decades ago.
@adsfafad True, but still.
@adsfafad Jeep prices are more correlated to market demand instead of inflation. For reference, a base Corolla has only gone up in price a few grand since the early 2000s, compared to Jeep’s that have double in price.
@adsfafad All that "inflation" sure didn't happen to wages, only to expenses.
@William Cooper what currency is the Bronco? I looked up those prices and it’s even more expensive than the wrangler, albeit comparing gas only.
@K8JGG John Not really that overpriced when you consider Toyota Landcruiser 70 series designed in the 1980's still sell for $70k new in Australia/Africa.
Hell yeah, diesel Wrangler!!!
Other car makers:
"We are moving away from diesel and putting more money on EV:s and hybrids" (some are discontinuing diesels)
Jeep Wrangler enthusiast:
"Nooo! We just got the diesel!!!"
Love it! Just ordered my Gladiator diesel!! 12/8 very excited! 6-10 weeks I’m told!!! Godspeed brother!
Added Hothead Headliner to my JT this week. Also have it on my YJ. Always worth the penny and made in the USA!
Remote keyless is awesome, no hunting for keys when we are exhausted from a hike or hunting packout. We have the 2.0 and I own a Duramax. On the jeep we love the super quiet 2.0 at off-road speeds with the top open and windows down, especially on hunting trips, nice to sneak in to a trailhead. I would love to see how the jeep handles with the stiffer springs as we plan on picking up a Gladiator to pack in more gear to our extended alpine basecamps and our choice is between the 3.6 and 3.0
Highly recommend the hotheads headliner with their sound deadening goop option. I ran a test before and after in my gladiator and it went down 20 decibels
Lol 28 decibels is huge. Yeah right.
No way its even close to 28, or 20 or 15 even. More like 5 decibels. Hot Heads advertises 3-6 decibels.
20 decibels on a decibel meter is what I got. Another guy on UA-cam tested with a decibel meter app for his phone and he got the exact same drop as me at 75mph. 90bd to 70db. Either way it’s a lot quieter to my ears and that’s what matters.
Impressive performance data on this diesel. The 3L Daimler OM656 produces up to 516 ft-lbs and 340 hp stock.
the buzz is from the def system. the def isn't allowed to sit in the line in case of freezing or long sitting (corrosive). the buzz is the pump emptying the system. the same is true on semi trucks and I'm a truck driver.
Congrats on the new Wrangler. Looking forward to the build and the adventures.
Sounds like you have a solid plan in mind. Cant wait to see the transformation unfold.. I bought a 2018 JLUR and went straight to Moab and Ouray in it. Didnt do any really difficult trails and had no real problems in stock form. I did wish for lift and larger tires on Poison Spider Mesa trail. We got home and I did the lift and 37’s but havent been able to get back out to Moab for 2 yrs now. Being an only child and having a 90 yr old mom sometimes changes priorities....
Brad I agree with you on the need of power seats, but what if you have top and or doors off and you get wet whether it be from water crossings or just rain?
Another thing we need are cooled seats!! I live in Ohio and tho it’s not as hot as other states, it’s extremely humid and sticky and still kinda hot!! WE NEED COOLED SEATS IN THE WRANGLER AND CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK!!
this man truly has an endless supply of money lol
I mean he makes money from these jeeps on youtube, he probably has a good job, and he's military retired
@@mclainpoole3729 and his kids are grown and his wife works
Don't misunderstand, military retirement pay doesn't cut it lol
@@thetankslapper he/she was a commander. The wage gap between Officer and enlisted is wide. Brad looks to be a retired Master Chief, while thats not to shabby he still won't clear anywhere near what a Naval commander would
Civilians often misunderstand active military pay and retirement pay. Both of which do not equate to our Civilian counterparts.
Awesome. I just picked up a '21 red/blk JLURD I had ordered a few weeks ago. Looking forward to see how you like it and what you do with it. I love mine so far.
Nice Jeep Brad! Bought my Willys EcoDiesel this past August, last weekend picked up a Moby-1 XTR Offroad TearDrop , had it out at Anza Borrego and wow, what a great combination, Diesel+Jeep=Capability!
Carli Suspension in Lake Elsinore is currently using my brothers Diesel Rubicon for shock tuning and Spring rate tuning. Beautiful control arms/welds and joints. Worth checking them out.
That noise is a pump for the def fluid it has to circulate it. And def fluid has an expiration it’s only good for a period of time then it needs to be drained if it sits. It will crystallize in the tank and lines.
I just ordered my 21 JLUR. I went with almost exactly the same specs that you did, but I decided to go for the V6 instead of the diesel. I cannot wait!
FYI on the DEF tank, keep it topped off as much as possible. Over time the DEF sensor will get a build-up of dried DEF on it and will not function properly. I'm excited about your new build.
One of my top channels. Awesome content Brad!
I love your coffee mug. Az for life! Also, so pumped to see this build happen.
I’m really happy to hear you want to leave it stock for awhile. I feel like every UA-camr / off road shop was in a race to lift or do “SEMA builds” when the Gladiator came out. A lot of people want diesels, and I want to know how it’ll work as a daily and a trail rig. 👍
Taser JL fixes the navigation block while in motion. Fixes some other issues as well. I agree it should come like that though.
I went for the sarge green, V6 with the etorque (which is amazing), willys edition (no rocks near me), so far loving it. Can’t wait to click on the links for all the accessories on your channel
I love mine. You will live yours. Glad you found the most awesome vehicle made in USA. I live in SoCal and love climbing around here.
Good luck and Godspeed.
The first time i've regretted purchasing my trailhawk. Dangit. This.....is....awesome.
Brad playing the best music in his Jeep. Gotta love Jon Pardi
“33s for a little while”
Next week on trailrecon: “37s and lift on the diesel” 😂😂😂😂😂
If it’s not been said in all the comments, the hum or buzz after you turn it off is purging the DEF so it doesn’t freeze in the fuel system. My ‘22 gladiator does the same. Bothered me for about 3 drives. About the “noise”……..if you’re asking, you’re in the wrong place….I purposely drive slower to get to enjoy the diesel sounds.
Congrats really interested in how the diesel performs! Also wonder what you think of the 4xe & Hemi versions?
Hi there! Well it’s nice to know that you have a diesel jeep, and it’s really the pulling power that counts especially on rugged terrain. But here in the Philippines, diesel is the most practical choice because it is efficient, cheaper than gas and suitable for hauling people, and because we Filipinos take our family or friends out on roadtrips most of the time. And our roads here are not as long and good as to the roads in the US. Here, gasoline is expensive so most people buy diesel powered vehicles.
Excellent build plan. Exactly what I want to do with my next Jeep.
Excited to follow your build Brad and applying some of your upgrades to my stock 2020 JLU Rubicon. Rhino Rack Backbone already installed and the winch is in the garage ready to be installed. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
I have a 2015 Ford Ranger here in Thailand and I get ~ 25 miles per gallon on the highway with their 3.2 L diesel. So you should get a little more with the much better highway systems in the US. The diesel engines are much quieter than the old ones but I love that sound of power!
Props for mentioning GVW and staying light- many people forget that. I'm curious why you went with the full Pioneer roof rack vs their Vortex load bars if all you're loading on it is an RTT. Making that switch alone will compensate for most of the diesel vs 3.6l payload difference. I also respect your methodical step-by-step tire size process so you can report mileage and performance differences over time.
Can't wait to watch this BEAST come together! Would love to go on a trip sometime! - The GarageCouple
Congrats Brad the new rig looks so clean. Can't wait to see all the upgrades and mods
Brad, congratulations on the new one. The color is great. We are all looking forward to the build details. Can't wait to see how all of that torque does on the trail.
Please do keep a list of all the mods so your subscribers can reference them for their own builds. Also, be sure to let us know when you are headed to New England and especially the Boston area. Best seafood anywhere, and you can tour the world's oldest commissioned Navy vessel, the USS Constitution....
Nice looking and well-optioned Jeep.
My 2¢: Longevity questions/concerns aside, my biggest reservation about going diesel is availability of fuel in the back country. If you have a gas motor and run low on fuel, you can borrow/siphon a half gallon or so from several folks and be back in business. Chances are a half gallon won’t seriously negatively impact any one person and if you borrow from a few folks, you may now enough fuel to get back to a source. With diesel, you might have to be totally self-sufficient… at least until others join the diesel-party.
That's exactly the same one that I owned but with black fenders and top, Keep going we love your videos.
Can't wait for the diesel delete kits to come out. Only way the diesel would be worth the extra 6k IMO
do you mean def delete?
California/EPA delete kit.
Definitely would be cool to see the performance and power this could have
Only if you don't live in Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, California, and Vermont, or live in major cities in these states: Maine, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. You will probably loose a lot of resale as well. Just put in the def....
4K ***
Brad, love your channel. I got a gladiator because of you.
2.5 in EVO overland stage 4
2.5 Fox Shocks
37” Goelander X-MT
Vengeance Front Bumper
And a Magnusen Supercharger. Keep putting out great content!
Congrats on the beautiful Jeep. Thank you for keeping the suspension stock for awhile. I'm looking forward to seeing vids on what stock jeeps can do for a change.
I love the sound of diesel. I even had a diesel BMW 3 series.
Hell yeah. Diesel should be standard on ALL SUV's.
Even if it’s not standard it should be an available option.
Maybe if they didn't have DPF/DEF
@@204audi yeah literally ruins new diesels
For what it's worth, from what the dealer has told me no power seats because of water fording. Not sure how they can make an engine compartment water proof and not a heating element but that is what I was told.
It's probably a self contained heating pad (like an electric blanket)
It’s called lie on the fly. I asked the dealer why they put the window controls in the center ? He replied “because the doors come off” but the mirror control is on the door. “The mirrors come off with the doors” I said slowly “”So Do The Windows”” then he tried to look at me like I was stupid. “”Dealer B*ll Sh*t””
@@duoglide69 but if you take off the front doors and leave the back ones on. Which some people with dogs do for instance. You still need a way to control the rear windows...if the controls are on the door then you can't do that.
Heating element??? It has heated seats. I’d speculate the larger engineering/expense problem would be waterproofing the electric motors for the power seats. Plus, if you jammed the motors for power seats under there you wouldn’t be able to fit a lock box under there.
Yes I mis-typed. Brain wasn't working yesterday I suppose. **Meant I am not sure how they could make the heated seats water proof and not a simple motor.
hey Brad you said you were going to add in a headliner remember to tint all of those windows even the back ones. in California you can tint SUV rear windows as dark as you want and get a ceramic clear tint for the front it will prevent the dash from getting too hot. i live outside Death Valley and i can tell the before and after when i did mine on my 2018 JLU.
I'm just anxious about the videos up to come!!!!👍👍👍
Got my 2021 Rubicon in order can’t wait to steal some sweet ideas from your rig! Love all the videos, keep up the awesome work 👍🏻
Well I hope it works out for you on that ecodiesel. We had a ram 1500 EcoDiesel this last year and it had a big problems. Turbo went out EGR system got clogged. And we drovr mostly highway use with it. Technician at the service department flat told me that the EPA has these diesel so choked up that they plug up easily and that the only way that I would get around from having this problem again was to delete all the emissions. I traded that ram in for a mojito 3.6 JL
If you ever take those inner liners out, highline turn signals looks really good on those JL’s
I've got a diesel JL Rubicon. Incredible off road, but for true overlanding? Unless you're travelling solo the vehicle simply does not have the load capacity and is slightly too small. The Landcruiser or the 110 defender would be a more practical choice for overlanding. Me, I'm waiting to see if the Grenadier lives up to expectations.
Have fun with your new Jeep, Brad! I drive the small 2.2 Diesel here in Germany and I love it. I hope it will be possible to install the front camera on my 2020 JLU. I watch your videos for a lot of years now and like them very much. All the best, greetings from Germany!
Can’t wait to see it on 35’s stock. I want to go that direction with mine (gas model) when my factories wear out.
Congratulations Brad.That is one SWEET ride....
You are going to love the LED lights on the Wrangler. I am very impressed with my 2020. All of our work trucks are diesel and DEF is a bit of a pain but you will get used to it. DEF fluid is very corrosive so make sure you rinse it off if you spill some when you are filling up the tank.
The painted fenders and top are awesome and I believe that the JL in stock form is about 1” higher than the JK which makes it easier to stuff some bigger rubber under there easier.
Well, Canada you say!? I can hook you up with some fantastic fishing if you come up to the central part! I see you liked the trailer I backed up to a couple weeks ago, my wife wants to get that one!!
Congrats on the new rig Brad!
I love diesel sound.. I’m a trucker.. diesel in DNA..
I've got 37's on my EcoDiesel with stock gears and it still hauls ass, but you can tell that it's lagging a bit. I had 4.88's on my JKU but am thinking 4.10's or 4.56's would be ideal for the diesel. I'm averaging 20+ MPG (Mostly highway). I'm REALLY happy with the EcoDiesel.
Pretty much exactly what I was looking for in the new Jeeps. Will be anxiously watching your build on this one!
Is Marko gonna get one, even if it only comes with the automatic transmission?
Hey Brad I may be wrong but that dual band radio should cover the gmrs frequencies.
Nice rig, Brad! I'm really excited for this build but more excited for the adventures to come. She's a beaut. I hope the diesel ends up working out okay. Those 3.0s can really go sideways but they're pretty sweet if you actually get a good one.
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