It's like watching the best of both worlds, almost. If Anthony gets that front locker hooked up its going to be crazy to see just how well he does compared to your amazing build on 42's. Rarely do we get to see two FJ's built completely differently on the same trails. Great trail, great spotting, looking forward to the next video. Cheers
Ken, it must feel pretty darn good that all of your hard work and planning (and replanning) to create “The Beast” has really payed off. So cool to see you dominate really narly trails. Anthony’s mishap looks expensive. Keep rockin Ken.
I'm so happy to see your build working like a champ!!!!.can't say it's not weird driving a new build that's more capable of a driver than we are but we learn quick eh.
I was very surprised the second FJ made it over the first obstacle in the vid. The white rig is as close to unstoppable as you can get. Got to be a great feeling seeing it all work out.
The Queen arrives just in time for the Logandale adventure! Welcome to Nevada and all it offers! Trust you will have plenty of water and sunscreen to make it a very merry time, enjoy!
Amazing as always Ken. I’m so glad that you (and your viewers) are finally able to enjoy the fruits of your labor! The FJ is a monster! You’ll have to come up with a more fitting name for your rig since it’s quite far from being an FJ now. Merry Christmas! 🎄
Great vid! I’m a little confused on one thing. You’ve been to Moab & st George. Both have the best off-road stores in Utah, why hasn’t Anthony bought the parts to get the front locker working?
Awesome video. Your sas seems flawless ( hope i dont jinx it) Anthony was doing great, bummer he slammef his front tire on a rock, hopefully he gets it fixed and back on the trail soon. kinda funny how people commenting he broke a weak ifs? Lol he accidentally slammed it into a rock. Anyway, looking forward on your next video.
I'll second this comment! As capable of a rig as it is now he will be hunting for tough trails that could end up upside down. Would probably make 😃 me pretty good content too!
I would like to know what gears you put in the axles looks like it crawls really good watch you build it all up can't wait to see it on busy wild now that it is build for it. I'm in Washington by Elbe I have been on trails there fun times keep the videos coming
@@offroadhub.official can’t wait for the video! I would have come but my Jeep doesn’t have a front diff right now. I’m guessing the rain made it tough!
Awesome wheeling, one of these days I gotta hit up Nevada, but just not these trails lol! If I were Anthony I would have ditched that front sway bar long ago though..
The issue with IFS and aluminum wheels when offloading. Time for SAS and some steelies.Solid axles are the way to go if you want to do offloading the parts can be found anywhere and are pretty cheap to. I will never go back to IFS for off roading it gets expensive.
Weak links on the IFS are starting to take their toll on Anthony's FJ, I have experienced this with my Tacoma. Knuckles and tie rod ends are weak links and can be beefed up but they can still fail if put to the test. Never had a problem with the steering rack so far. How are you liking the low range gearing with the Atlas?
Your newly designed rig is doing awesome! What a beast. You have to be so jazzed with the results. What kind of set up is Anthony running? Lift, tire size, etc. Just keep the shinny side UP as you learn the limitations of the beast!
I disagree with Ken as I never had Atrac issues before on large rocks. I do think the brake pads being just about gone may have soemthign to do with it as Atrac uses the brakes to transfer power.
I've only seen it on one trail. I'm worried about having to spot for Ken over these wild obstacles he's now attempting. I'm probably NEVER going to drive it again. I'm extremely impressed with its capabilities. It will be fun to watch Ken develop more confidence with the new set-up and conquer more trails, new and old. I still like the idea of having my own offroad capable vehicle but nothing this large...which would eliminate my ability to actually offroad WITH the FJ. LOL! We'll see! I know this: the channel needs to be a LOT bigger before we fund a second vehicle;-) #mrsoffroadhub
He was towing a trailer on this trip, so having the sway bar was important. But I never found disconnecting the sway bar to give any benefit off road anyway. That ifs doesn't move much, no matter what you do with the sway bar.
@@toddeliott20 I never have the sway bar on when wheeling. I actually put it back on for this trip. I do u like Ken notice a big difference when the sway bar is on. But towing a trailer so far I was glad I put it back on for sure!
4:48 “if you can” and the chuckle hahahaha. Felt like an inside joke. Anthony is a beast without the front locker working. Later in the video at 11:30. It doesn’t seem natural but what if you disengaged the rear locker and used ATRAC? Would have been cool to see if the the FJ would have made it. Sorry to see you had an accident there at the end Anthony. Could be way worse I guess and I’ve done similar myself. Ken your FJ continues to March on and raise your level of confidence of it. Amazing!
Thank you! Yes, I chuckled because back in Moab there was a moment when Anthony couldn't turn the wheel, so I changed my approach to "if you can." He had atrac going, but it isn't enough in bigger rocks!
@@offroadhub.official yeah I was the one that made the what would be a false statement but we got some good laughing out of it. Y’all are killing it!! Thanks for all of the inspiration. I used to wheel like that and now it’s time to get back to my roots. Love the content from you both.
Don't know if you would call it 'an IFS issue'. He hit a rock hard enough to shatter a rim. I'm sure a solid front axle vehicle wouldn't come out unscathed either.
I think it’s time to quit playing around. I think either tank tracks are in order or big foot tires should be used. On a serious note, if it snows really good. Put some footage up on UA-cam on how the fj does if you go out in ti. I bet that would be an interesting view. It’s just do damn warm here in texas for that kind of fun.
It's obvious Anthony just does not care what Ken says..... Can he hear him saying passenger, passenger, passenger..... I should wait to watch the whole video before commenting further.
@@offroadhub.official absolutely, I would never run without a sway bar when towing, and in general don't recommend it on highway. Wish there were good sway bar quick disconnects for the FJ. Since I use mine primarily off road I went for spindle gussets but they required removing the sway bar, which I was doing most of the time anyway. However, there are now spindle gussets that do support using the sway bar, so a good mod for heavy off road, and it's pretty easy to pull the sway bar off for technical trails.
Both of you (Ken and Anthony) are great spotters, but while Ken seems to trust Anthony without reservation, Anthony does not always follow Ken's instructions. It's driving me crazy.... passenger, passenger, passenger, passenger, passenger, passenger and finally after nothing else works, Anthony finally listens and goes passenger... by then it's too late.
@@montanafjc Hmmmmm.... the comment was to say in so many many words that Anthony does not follow Ken's instructions.... also, Ken is a good spotter, and he also has that aggressive trail experience that you speak of, and he can see where the driver cannot, so if I'm sitting there behind the wheel, and I can't see what my wheels are doing, and I have a good spotter, I'm gonna have faith that he's gonna give me good instructions, even if it means bending a tie-rod (of which I have four spares in my FJC). Regardless of how much or how little experience I have (of which you have not idea), I never mentioned when he should turn left or right, I'm merely commenting on what I'm seeing and hearing, and then voicing my opinion.
It's like watching the best of both worlds, almost. If Anthony gets that front locker hooked up its going to be crazy to see just how well he does compared to your amazing build on 42's. Rarely do we get to see two FJ's built completely differently on the same trails. Great trail, great spotting, looking forward to the next video. Cheers
Anyone else think kens fj now from afar looks like one of those RC rigs because of its massive size.
Ken, it must feel pretty darn good that all of your hard work and planning (and replanning) to create “The Beast” has really payed off. So cool to see you dominate really narly trails. Anthony’s mishap looks expensive. Keep rockin Ken.
It was very $$$!!
It turned into a pretty pricey adventure! 😬
Your channel is getting better every day. Rock Bottom trail head is at 36.58607,-114.52552. We will be running it again in February.
I'm so happy to see your build working like a champ!!!!.can't say it's not weird driving a new build that's more capable of a driver than we are but we learn quick eh.
Got to say Ken, Anthony heck of a spotter and driver! Impressed by the way he handles his semi stock FJ.
Anthony is good!
I was very surprised the second FJ made it over the first obstacle in the vid.
The white rig is as close to unstoppable as you can get. Got to be a great feeling seeing it all work out.
Good truck, good spotter and good driver is what made it happen!
The Queen arrives just in time for the Logandale adventure!
Welcome to Nevada and all it offers! Trust you will have plenty of water and sunscreen to make it a very merry time, enjoy!
Great video. I think you take some of the best lines on UA-cam. Always great to learn from you!
True beast great to see it on some trails that challenge it a little haha great videos…..
Amazing as always Ken. I’m so glad that you (and your viewers) are finally able to enjoy the fruits of your labor! The FJ is a monster! You’ll have to come up with a more fitting name for your rig since it’s quite far from being an FJ now.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Great vid! I’m a little confused on one thing. You’ve been to Moab & st George. Both have the best off-road stores in Utah, why hasn’t Anthony bought the parts to get the front locker working?
Awesome. Nice to see Elizabeth back out on the trail with you again. Love the “ front locker “ jabs at Anthony. Happy Holidays to the entire channel.
I don't understand why he doesn't just buy a toggle switch at the hardware store.
@@Fix_It_Again_Tony I bought Ken's locker set up and did not realize he did not include the switch until 2days before we left on the trip.
Nature always wins..... Great time had by all though, I am sure.
I love these videos!
Thank you!
Can’t get enough of this thing. Really hope your Chanel blows up soon.
Excellent job on the build and youtube content!
I like your rig wish we could see more like it
Great to see you using it for what you built it for, Merry Christmas
You built an awesome rig.
Glad you didn't bother fixing the body dents. I think you'll find more.
Awesome video. Your sas seems flawless ( hope i dont jinx it) Anthony was doing great, bummer he slammef his front tire on a rock, hopefully he gets it fixed and back on the trail soon. kinda funny how people commenting he broke a weak ifs? Lol he accidentally slammed it into a rock. Anyway, looking forward on your next video.
I'm back up an running already thanks to some quick thinking already having all the parts needed (800 miles away) and Ken as my wrenching asst. 😂
@@montanafjc haha.. nice.
Excellent spotting once again.Really shows how important this is in technical four wheeling.
Good gawd ken that thing needs a super charger. Killer video again.
Just holy crap!
Oh and the next step should be a roll cage lol I want to see you around to enjoy wheeling for a long time.
I'll second this comment! As capable of a rig as it is now he will be hunting for tough trails that could end up upside down. Would probably make 😃 me pretty good content too!
Merry Christmas
Wow. If that didn't test your welds/work nothing will. Fantastic fab work and driving. Looks like yer making your way south. 🤔🤔 Hammers time? 😋🤞
Great Video!
I live in North Las Vegas and planning a camping wheeling trip out there with a few buddies soon can’t wait
It's a great area, you'll have a blast!
This thing is a Beast 👏👏
Well done Ken !
Great video Ken!! I’d like to come out with you on your next one but I’m waiting on parts, will have to make it next time.
DAMN! When did you expose your FJ to gamma radiation? Its all hulked out now! Lol. Looks like I need to catch up on some videos...
😂😂 yes catch up!
What a great run...... Until it wasn't! I feel like breaking was only half the story 😂
You should bring the new setup snow-wheeling if you get a chance
I would like to know what gears you put in the axles looks like it crawls really good watch you build it all up can't wait to see it on busy wild now that it is build for it. I'm in Washington by Elbe I have been on trails there fun times keep the videos coming
I'll be headed that way sooner or later!
Logandale trails are a blast! While you’re down here check out Devils Peak Trail. It’s south of Tie Rod Canyon which I know you’ve been on.
Done! 👍 Mostly... 😄
@@offroadhub.official can’t wait for the video! I would have come but my Jeep doesn’t have a front diff right now. I’m guessing the rain made it tough!
@@bryanfrost1460 the rain... Yes 😄
Awesome wheeling, one of these days I gotta hit up Nevada, but just not these trails lol! If I were Anthony I would have ditched that front sway bar long ago though..
He's towing a tiny camper on this trip, so the sway bar is needed.
Normally I don't run the sway. But yes towing it helps alot!
@@offroadhub.official I pulled the 16ft Sunlite with no sway bars from CO to Moab, and its actually not too bad with the hitch stabilizer!
The issue with IFS and aluminum wheels when offloading. Time for SAS and some steelies.Solid axles are the way to go if you want to do offloading the parts can be found anywhere and are pretty cheap to. I will never go back to IFS for off roading it gets expensive.
I don't know about a sas being cheap 😄
Weak links on the IFS are starting to take their toll on Anthony's FJ, I have experienced this with my Tacoma. Knuckles and tie rod ends are weak links and can be beefed up but they can still fail if put to the test. Never had a problem with the steering rack so far. How are you liking the low range gearing with the Atlas?
Never broke a tie rod end wheeling
Usually lca go on me
Your newly designed rig is doing awesome! What a beast. You have to be so jazzed with the results.
What kind of set up is Anthony running? Lift, tire size, etc.
Just keep the shinny side UP as you learn the limitations of the beast!
Thank you! Anthony is on 35's and a 3ish inch lift.
No atrac on the black one? It helped me get through alot of those obstacles pretty quickly.
Atrac was on. It just doesn't cut it on bigger rocks.
I disagree with Ken as I never had Atrac issues before on large rocks. I do think the brake pads being just about gone may have soemthign to do with it as Atrac uses the brakes to transfer power.
Elizabeth , What do you think about it now Getting any ideas for your Sammi build?
I've only seen it on one trail. I'm worried about having to spot for Ken over these wild obstacles he's now attempting. I'm probably NEVER going to drive it again. I'm extremely impressed with its capabilities. It will be fun to watch Ken develop more confidence with the new set-up and conquer more trails, new and old. I still like the idea of having my own offroad capable vehicle but nothing this large...which would eliminate my ability to actually offroad WITH the FJ. LOL! We'll see! I know this: the channel needs to be a LOT bigger before we fund a second vehicle;-) #mrsoffroadhub
I think a samurai on 37s could do most of not all of what Ken's FJ is doing! The wheelbase is Soo short and they are Soo light!
I noticed your buddy crawls in his fj with sway bar connected, Was wondering if its even necessary to disco with an IFS?
He was towing a trailer on this trip, so having the sway bar was important. But I never found disconnecting the sway bar to give any benefit off road anyway. That ifs doesn't move much, no matter what you do with the sway bar.
@@offroadhub.official Thank you for the info!
@@toddeliott20 I never have the sway bar on when wheeling. I actually put it back on for this trip. I do u like Ken notice a big difference when the sway bar is on. But towing a trailer so far I was glad I put it back on for sure!
4:48 “if you can” and the chuckle hahahaha. Felt like an inside joke. Anthony is a beast without the front locker working. Later in the video at 11:30. It doesn’t seem natural but what if you disengaged the rear locker and used ATRAC? Would have been cool to see if the the FJ would have made it. Sorry to see you had an accident there at the end Anthony. Could be way worse I guess and I’ve done similar myself. Ken your FJ continues to March on and raise your level of confidence of it. Amazing!
Thank you! Yes, I chuckled because back in Moab there was a moment when Anthony couldn't turn the wheel, so I changed my approach to "if you can." He had atrac going, but it isn't enough in bigger rocks!
@@offroadhub.official yeah I was the one that made the what would be a false statement but we got some good laughing out of it. Y’all are killing it!! Thanks for all of the inspiration. I used to wheel like that and now it’s time to get back to my roots. Love the content from you both.
Will see you at the Hammers
Looks like it’s time for red label Krawlers. That thing would definitely make use of them.
Most extreme I have ever seen
✌️👍
Ohhh the IFS issues start happening the more you wheel. I’ve been left totally stranded with Toyota and Chevy IFS failures in my day. Not fun…
Don't know if you would call it 'an IFS issue'. He hit a rock hard enough to shatter a rim. I'm sure a solid front axle vehicle wouldn't come out unscathed either.
@@stevendouglas6593 Good point but I think it actually would have. Don’t think the impact would have bent the axle. The IFS is a weak link.
I think this was a flook hit. I wasn't going fast or hit it hard. I've hit things much harder with much less damage. Name of the game i guess
@@montanafjc Ohhh, felt bad for you bro. I’ve been there…
@@DUNEATV yea it was a bummer for sure. Thx tho!
I think it’s time to quit playing around. I think either tank tracks are in order or big foot tires should be used. On a serious note, if it snows really good. Put some footage up on UA-cam on how the fj does if you go out in ti. I bet that would be an interesting view. It’s just do damn warm here in texas for that kind of fun.
Is your next video series going to be caging up the FJ?
Maybe... 🤔
Why do his turn signals start blinking while he’s crawling? Very annoying but the crawling was awesome
Dramatic effect!
If Anthony has front lockers why doesn't he utilize them?
Good stuff. Ken!
He hasn't installed a switch 😂
@@offroadhub.official Gotcha! 😆
Magiva
It's obvious Anthony just does not care what Ken says..... Can he hear him saying passenger, passenger, passenger..... I should wait to watch the whole video before commenting further.
Yea very obvious!
Spindle gussets and lose the sway bar 😉
He was towing a small camper on this trip so the sway bar was helpful for that.
@@offroadhub.official absolutely, I would never run without a sway bar when towing, and in general don't recommend it on highway. Wish there were good sway bar quick disconnects for the FJ. Since I use mine primarily off road I went for spindle gussets but they required removing the sway bar, which I was doing most of the time anyway. However, there are now spindle gussets that do support using the sway bar, so a good mod for heavy off road, and it's pretty easy to pull the sway bar off for technical trails.
Ditch the IROCS before you roll the rig. Maxxis FTW
We'll see... Lots of tire options out there.
@@offroadhub.official I had a set on 84 PU, seemed too much "balloon" effect, causing bounce. Tempting due to price. Love the build, Happy Trails.
Anthony, you need front lockers dude, that's all there is too it.
He has a front locker. He just needs a switch! 😄
Hahahahahahahahaha…… that’s even worse, it’s a no brainer. Get one in Vegas along with the front right upper control arm repairs.
@@terryberg easier said then done!
Philippines???
'Murica.
Both of you (Ken and Anthony) are great spotters, but while Ken seems to trust Anthony without reservation, Anthony does not always follow Ken's instructions. It's driving me crazy.... passenger, passenger, passenger, passenger, passenger, passenger and finally after nothing else works, Anthony finally listens and goes passenger... by then it's too late.
You can't always turn when your wheels they get locked up. If you hit some aggressive trails you will learn that.
@@montanafjc Hmmmmm.... the comment was to say in so many many words that Anthony does not follow Ken's instructions.... also, Ken is a good spotter, and he also has that aggressive trail experience that you speak of, and he can see where the driver cannot, so if I'm sitting there behind the wheel, and I can't see what my wheels are doing, and I have a good spotter, I'm gonna have faith that he's gonna give me good instructions, even if it means bending a tie-rod (of which I have four spares in my FJC).
Regardless of how much or how little experience I have (of which you have not idea), I never mentioned when he should turn left or right, I'm merely commenting on what I'm seeing and hearing, and then voicing my opinion.
@@terryberg like I said
At 11:50… doesn’t he have A-Trac?
Yes. That is atrac. When you get into bigger rocks it falls short.
Pretty sure Atrac isn't working right liekly due to my brake pads being almost completely worn out. In other of my videos it works flawlessly!
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