The real challenge on the Rubicon Trail is the second half. Last third in particular. It’s a bit over 20 miles. To do that part, airing down tires and locking differentials is necessary.
"I've never been on the Rubicon Trail before." I lived in Reno for 2 years, had a modified Jeep Cherokee (1999), and when I moved back to Arkansas I realized that the whole time I lived out there I never did the Rubicon. It was one of those things where I was always "going to get a bunch of us with Jeeps and do it", but for some reason I just never did.
She frequently mentioned how rough it was and how it beats you yet states her tires are still at street pressure. Airing down not only gives better traction off road but also a noticeably softer ride.
Jeepers usually carry spare parts with them when they go up the trail. Sometimes I see them fixing their damaged vehicles in our neighborhood. Their spilled oil can eventually end up in Lake Tahoe. As such, they should also carry a bag of sawdust or something to absorb their fluids and take home with them.
My 97 FZJ80 laughs at jeeps.. Scott Eppers Downtown Tahoma California...ya I yank you super modified jeeps out of the Rubicon with my stock FZJ80..ALL THE TIME
@TerrorWest seems like you see only what you want to see. I see a lot of the foreign autos along side of the road also never had issues with any of my American made cars. Guess its on how you maintain them.
07:25 That really is a problem. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited is soooooo good at everything except towing a boat. A higher towing capacity would really rock. (No I don't want a Gladiator.)
As an Englishman who has driven the Rubicon Trail I can confirm on behalf of my American off road driving/riding cousins that the 'Rubicon Trail' is NOT ''The toughest off-road trail America has to offer"" LOL !
PURE FUN STOCK JEEP. THERE'S A GUY ON YOU TUBE THAT DROVE HIS JEEP AROUND THE WORLD. HE REALLY SHOW PEOPLE THAT JEEPS ARE TUFF ENOUGH TO BE DRIVEN AROUND THE WORLD.
made it through the Rubicon in one piece. ok, now lets look underneath...hey! judging by these scuff marks it looks like someone got high centered and dragged around by two other Jeeps while Roman and Tommy watched
The first thing I did when I got to the Jeep was check the tire pressure. I asked the Jeep Jamboree people, who were spotting for us, what we should air down to and they said they always run stock pressures. I would have aired down to 26-28 psi. It was weird, I know.
That is weird ... anyone know why ? Is there sir anywhere ? Maybe because you didn't have onboard air and would have to drive on a roadway to air up they tell you to stay at normal pressure ...
I came back to revisit this video. I was wondering if you plan on doing the same thing with the 2021 Ford Bronco? I have a 2018 Sport S. I love it, but sometime in the future, I’d love to move up to a Rubicon.
The Rubicon is not really a stock jeep. It's ready for off road. It's got more skid plates and rock rails, the bigger 33" stubby tires, the lower gear ratios on the axles and transfer case, the larger 44 DANA front & rear axles, and of course the front and rear axle lockers and sway bar disconnect. The stock (base) jeep is still very capable off road, just not nearly as good as the Rubicon.
I'll bet she high centers it. Edit: so brave of you not to show the difficulty you had on this trail with the Jeep. We know you got high-centered because it was on the TFL video. This makes your review look fake.
I have no control over the edit on the video, but I talk about getting it high-centered in the written review. www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2018-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-trail-video/
@@MegaMonkeyMotorsport Thank you for the clarification, and for your patience as you navigate the comments section with the same forbearance as through the Rubicon trail. :)
OK, the "stock" Rubicon is NOT the same as a "stock" Wrangler, so the title is misleading at BEST. When you say Stock Jeep Wrangler, you are talking about a Sport, not a Rubicon.
Problem #1: It's too small for larger drivers. I'm 6'-4", my knees hit, my head almost hits. There is no way I would drive this on a daily basis - way way waaaay to cramped. Problem #2: It's way to expensive. Go to Jeep's website, build your own. You can hit $59,000 if you max out the options on a Rubicon. $59,000 for a Jeep product, definite pass. Quality is not Jeeps strongpoint.
I really wanted to love the new JL... I had a 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock Unlimited - LOVED it (was actually ok on road - and just a beast and super fun off road)... But that was a heavier frame and still went squirrely on road in the slightest gust of wind. I test drove a JL Rubi-Unlimited recently and was shocked at how much WORSE it is _on road_. I mean just a RAM 2500 truck going by slightly faster made me veer off center lane. Yeah - Wranglers are great off road, but if you expect to use it as a daily driver - you're in for a shockingly terrible ride! And forget the 2-door... I mean, it was a pain on normal highways - but being on the interstate with it --- SCARY! Sometimes being lighter - especially in the LEAST aerodynamic vehicle ever made is not the better option. And then you have trucks like Tacoma TRD Pro and Colorado ZR2 with off road packages that have a decent performance basis (and now the new Ford Ranger FX4) - that can give Wrangler Rubicons a run off road and trail riding... But they also have higher towing capacity and generally better on-road performance and comfort... At a lower price point, mind you than the Rubicon. It begs to ask - is the Rubicon actually worth the higher price point, lower comfort class and under performing as a daily on-road driver? I knew the Wranglers (especially the Rubicons) were a total Niche vehicle - but the new JL's have stepped up the game of Niche - Cliche! lol For what you actually get - "luxury" model tier for the brand is still far under par when comparing to other brands in the same category - but with better overall performance and "luxury", performance and comfort appointments. Again - at lower price points. I just couldn't sign my name to a new contract on a new JL Rubicon - and turned my sights onto the overall more capable mid-size off-road truck options on the market. Sorry Jeep - but you're just a bold statement that's losing ground on actual practical purpose. I will say the new Jeep Gladiator could be an interesting upset to the truck market... Perhaps it will mate bold and practical once and for all! Still - price vs everyday value... That's going to be a doozy to answer, I'm sure.
Wrangler.. WWII huh.. you need to do your homework. It wasn't a wrangler it is called a flat fender willys.. Wranglers are new. Also you should have both the FZJ80.. I yank you jeepers out w 40k 9fmods with my stock FZJ80.. Laughing at jeeps..
Do not buy one of these. They are garbage. 2006 and older are real jeeps. (The dealer can't even repair them its so bad) Look it up yourself "2007-2018 jeep problems/tsb's"
The real challenge on the Rubicon Trail is the second half. Last third in particular. It’s a bit over 20 miles. To do that part, airing down tires and locking differentials is necessary.
"I've never been on the Rubicon Trail before." I lived in Reno for 2 years, had a modified Jeep Cherokee (1999), and when I moved back to Arkansas I realized that the whole time I lived out there I never did the Rubicon. It was one of those things where I was always "going to get a bunch of us with Jeeps and do it", but for some reason I just never did.
Bucket list
She frequently mentioned how rough it was and how it beats you yet states her tires are still at street pressure. Airing down not only gives better traction off road but also a noticeably softer ride.
My 15 passanger clubwagon can hit that trail in rear wheel drive. Really not justifying spending 70 grand on a loaded jeep
@@cliffcharpentier34 I'd love to see that video!
Probably didn’t air down to not decrease clearance. That’s the only logical reason I can think of.
I would like to see a video of the undercarriage of this vehicle after the abuse of this iconic trail.
Jeepers usually carry spare parts with them when they go up the trail. Sometimes I see them fixing their damaged vehicles in our neighborhood. Their spilled oil can eventually end up in Lake Tahoe. As such, they should also carry a bag of sawdust or something to absorb their fluids and take home with them.
@@deadtimber They have stations to control spills at the trailheads and on the trial.
i was scrolling down to comment this very thing. I'm curious to see a damage report
@@deadtimber sounds like a bunch of bullshit 😂😂
Videos like this make all the " can a lightly modified rubicon handle the rubicon ? " a waste of time lol
She looks like a lot of fun and I think it's great that she hops right into driving this trail.
@DanOfTheWild You’re a class act aren’t you?
@DanOfTheWild Simple minded.
@DanOfTheWild So, you like leftovers. Got it.
She always had the best attitude. 😊👍
Huh.,.i didn’t see the part where u got stuck and had to be pulled by another vehicle.....lol
Elton Elzee or harass pore Tommy. Lol great video tho. 👍😎
She high centered twice in a row lol 😂.
You are out on the Rubicon with no recovery gear and no other vehicles and no winch.and no tools. you are in trouble fool..
My 97 FZJ80 laughs at jeeps.. Scott Eppers Downtown Tahoma California...ya I yank you super modified jeeps out of the Rubicon with my stock FZJ80..ALL THE TIME
Jeep ! An American Icon.
False Start Ifedi obviously you’re not educated enough to speak on this topic
False Start Ifedi you must be a Toyota fanboy. Must suck to get your ass kicked every year by Jeeps.
@TerrorWest seems like you see only what you want to see. I see a lot of the foreign autos along side of the road also never had issues with any of my American made cars. Guess its on how you maintain them.
The Rubicon used to be a maintained road, and, at least in the late '70s, it still had patches of asphalt visible.
07:25 That really is a problem. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited is soooooo good at everything except towing a boat. A higher towing capacity would really rock. (No I don't want a Gladiator.)
As an Englishman who has driven the Rubicon Trail I can confirm on behalf of my American off road driving/riding cousins that the 'Rubicon Trail' is NOT ''The toughest off-road trail America has to offer"" LOL !
which trail is?
Fordyce is harder than the Rubicon by far and it's only 30min away from Rubicon
Congrats on the scratches on the rockers skids, the best badge of Honor.
Thanks :-)
That was great! Exactly what I wanted to see. Thx
Look at the chips in the tires at 2:15
PURE FUN STOCK JEEP. THERE'S A GUY ON YOU TUBE THAT DROVE HIS JEEP AROUND THE WORLD. HE REALLY SHOW PEOPLE THAT JEEPS ARE TUFF ENOUGH TO BE DRIVEN AROUND THE WORLD.
link us up dude
made it through the Rubicon in one piece. ok, now lets look underneath...hey! judging by these scuff marks it looks like someone got high centered and dragged around by two other Jeeps while Roman and Tommy watched
I still love my 2017 JK.. lol too bad I don't live on the west coast anymore
Great clip! What is that loud noise we here sometimes? Is that the rumoured loud cooling fan?
Not sure a Raptor or Canyon ZR2 are what I'd suggest for towing trucks. Nice Jeep.
*her trying to make a rhyme*
sun is out, sky is blue, i got me a rubicon a- OHHHHHHH
Serious question: Why didn't you air down? Thanks! :-)
The first thing I did when I got to the Jeep was check the tire pressure. I asked the Jeep Jamboree people, who were spotting for us, what we should air down to and they said they always run stock pressures. I would have aired down to 26-28 psi. It was weird, I know.
That is weird. I usually like to run around 15 psi myself. Thank you so very much for taking the time to reply. You are awesome!
That is weird ... anyone know why ? Is there sir anywhere ? Maybe because you didn't have onboard air and would have to drive on a roadway to air up they tell you to stay at normal pressure ...
@@MegaMonkeyMotorsport just beating yourself up, the ride is so much more comfortable with 18-22 psi
Great video. Thank you
That was awesome 👌 Good Job 👍 😅THANKS for sharing
She's great! Keep up the good work!
...... The zr2 would definitely make it.... That would make a good video just saying
Did the first 1/3 with a stock ZR2 and stock WW2 Jeep Willys together. I know not the hardest parts, but I was still impressed.
Great stuff, thanks for the video and great job.
How will a stock Sahara do on the trail?
I came back to revisit this video. I was wondering if you plan on doing the same thing with the 2021 Ford Bronco?
I have a 2018 Sport S. I love it, but sometime in the future, I’d love to move up to a Rubicon.
didn't air down? why?
Emme doing what she does best
That rubicon is so nice
I might be getting a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport, If you could try this trail with it I would love that!
I did it in a 2012 Rubicon with 35 inch tires and a 2 1/2 lift kit. It was a tough trail but I made it with some undercarriage damage.
She's awesome
Great review
“I’m amazed I have to ovaries to do this.” Hahahahaha caught me off guard.
Crawl ratio is shaft rotation to wheel rotation. I’m pretty sure.
Great review and `I love that colour!
Not many people offroad a stock Rubicon lol.. this is unreal
the fuck are you talking about? You see these fucking things everywhere bone stock.
The Rubicon is not really a stock jeep. It's ready for off road. It's got more skid plates and rock rails, the bigger 33" stubby tires, the lower gear ratios on the axles and transfer case, the larger 44 DANA front & rear axles, and of course the front and rear axle lockers and sway bar disconnect. The stock (base) jeep is still very capable off road, just not nearly as good as the Rubicon.
Don't ever call a Jeep a car....
Jeep is a Jeep - and is only ever... a Jeep. lol *jeep wave*
There are no vehicles left that can be called a car.
I missed the soup bowl section.... how'd it do?
Her and Brian are the best!!!
Great video!
Why does my Brand new Stock JL rubicon have Less undercarriage protection than my 2008 Stock Sahara JK !!?? Wtf !
Why didn’t you show the harder obstacles on the trail? You showed half of the trail.
No air down is bad mojo
Power Wagon is what she needs then. It'll run that trail stock and tow what she needs too.
Powerwagon too long and heavy. Couldn't even make it up Cliffhanger 2.0.
great video
Looks fun
tough lady on a tough Car
Love my Miata Girl!!
If a 2007 stock jeep liberty can make im pretty sure a wrangle rubicon can handle it.
I'll bet she high centers it.
Edit: so brave of you not to show the difficulty you had on this trail with the Jeep. We know you got high-centered because it was on the TFL video. This makes your review look fake.
I have no control over the edit on the video, but I talk about getting it high-centered in the written review. www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2018-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-trail-video/
Emme Hall you’re could have put it in your voiceover that’s a weak excuse
@@g496r500t if she didn't have power over the edit, she couldn't.
@@g496r500t Try being less of a D-bag.
@@MegaMonkeyMotorsport Thank you for the clarification, and for your patience as you navigate the comments section with the same forbearance as through the Rubicon trail. :)
She didnt do the whole trail. She did like 1/4 of it
Lol you're not towing a toy hauler with a taco
OK, the "stock" Rubicon is NOT the same as a "stock" Wrangler, so the title is misleading at BEST. When you say Stock Jeep Wrangler, you are talking about a Sport, not a Rubicon.
I don't think the JK Rubicon had KO2's
its a JL
The Rambler1941 way to miss the point
Good energy from the lady but all the hits to the under carriage only show that the vehicle is not well suited for the trail.
This doesn't look like italy
Impressive - why make it MUCH easier with a 2 door?!
Stock 4Runner did this in 2010 when Toyota introduced the 5th gen...
Adrian Wevers there are multiple “easy” routes and I guarantee Toyota took them ... link the video
Problem #1: It's too small for larger drivers. I'm 6'-4", my knees hit, my head almost hits. There is no way I would drive this on a daily basis - way way waaaay to cramped. Problem #2: It's way to expensive. Go to Jeep's website, build your own. You can hit $59,000 if you max out the options on a Rubicon. $59,000 for a Jeep product, definite pass. Quality is not Jeeps strongpoint.
i'm 6'5 and have been using my for 12 years. but I will agree anything over 30k is just too expensive.
Any we judge everything by what it would cost with all the options maxed out?
Did she say she didn’t know she had the ovaries to do it? Lolol
do you even know what youre doing? air down the freaking tires
How much ratio!! How jeep 2.0 offroad!!!
Thx kiu.
Geat video.
I really wanted to love the new JL... I had a 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock Unlimited - LOVED it (was actually ok on road - and just a beast and super fun off road)... But that was a heavier frame and still went squirrely on road in the slightest gust of wind. I test drove a JL Rubi-Unlimited recently and was shocked at how much WORSE it is _on road_. I mean just a RAM 2500 truck going by slightly faster made me veer off center lane. Yeah - Wranglers are great off road, but if you expect to use it as a daily driver - you're in for a shockingly terrible ride! And forget the 2-door... I mean, it was a pain on normal highways - but being on the interstate with it --- SCARY! Sometimes being lighter - especially in the LEAST aerodynamic vehicle ever made is not the better option. And then you have trucks like Tacoma TRD Pro and Colorado ZR2 with off road packages that have a decent performance basis (and now the new Ford Ranger FX4) - that can give Wrangler Rubicons a run off road and trail riding... But they also have higher towing capacity and generally better on-road performance and comfort... At a lower price point, mind you than the Rubicon. It begs to ask - is the Rubicon actually worth the higher price point, lower comfort class and under performing as a daily on-road driver? I knew the Wranglers (especially the Rubicons) were a total Niche vehicle - but the new JL's have stepped up the game of Niche - Cliche! lol For what you actually get - "luxury" model tier for the brand is still far under par when comparing to other brands in the same category - but with better overall performance and "luxury", performance and comfort appointments. Again - at lower price points. I just couldn't sign my name to a new contract on a new JL Rubicon - and turned my sights onto the overall more capable mid-size off-road truck options on the market. Sorry Jeep - but you're just a bold statement that's losing ground on actual practical purpose. I will say the new Jeep Gladiator could be an interesting upset to the truck market... Perhaps it will mate bold and practical once and for all! Still - price vs everyday value... That's going to be a doozy to answer, I'm sure.
So you did this because broncos are on the Rubicon testing so unoriginal
So this is nothing but an ad for the new Jeep?
5,000 tow rating on 4 door model!
2 Liter displacement?
what a joke
Nah nope heard of an Evo?
Wrangler.. WWII huh.. you need to do your homework. It wasn't a wrangler it is called a flat fender willys.. Wranglers are new. Also you should have both the FZJ80.. I yank you jeepers out w 40k 9fmods with my stock FZJ80.. Laughing at jeeps..
sounds like somebody is mad that they're poor.
This is the overpriced version ofcoarse
Stop showing her talking and more trail riding.
Ugh go back to TFL your reviews are so vanilla anymore...
cheap jeep not worth the price
Do not buy one of these. They are garbage. 2006 and older are real jeeps. (The dealer can't even repair them its so bad) Look it up yourself "2007-2018 jeep problems/tsb's"
i`ve watched a thousand jeep videos. most are jk model jeeps. they can go anywhere. you cant go anywhere with garbage, so you are wrong
we know which one is the best, but I'm gonna keep that one to myself. Don't own one yet so I would like the prices to stop climbing.
That’s why I never take my JK to the dealer. Always gets repaired properly in my garage.
Why is she out of the kitchen?
Sorry you lost me when I saw this lesbian start talking,.