RUBICON : A Legendary Jeep Trail & Off-Road Adventure - Part 2 of 3
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2010
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Originally made as a single half hour video, RUBICON : A Legendary Jeep Trail & Off-Road Adventure was broken down into a 3 part series, each approximately 10 minutes long and done so that it could be broadcasted on UA-cam. In episode 2, we pick-up the pieces of Inyo-JK's Jeep, brush off the dust and continue our trek to Rubicon Springs. Along the way, we pass by the Soup Bowl, take in the impressive views across Spider Lake, descend the off camber granite slabs, tackle the rock obstacles at Buck Island Lake, negotiate our way down the very challenging Big Sluice, add a couple of stock Canadian Jeeps to our group, cross the historic Rubicon Bridge and then, just as we we pull into camp, we hear a call coming in over the CB... it's Trail Bud.
Crossing through the El Dorado National Forest up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Rubicon Trail is truly one of the most beautiful ones I've been on, bar none. Of course, its unrelenting 22 miles of boulders that need to be crawled, steep ledges that need to be climbed, narrow trees that need to be squeezed between, deep muddy water crossings that need to be forded and tippy off camber terrain that needs to be carefully negotiated is ultimately what makes the Rubicon Trail so legendary and famous around the world.
More than just a Jeep, it's a way of life! - Авто та транспорт
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Our Jeeps are built up to withstand the hits they take. Nothing gets damaged.
Thank you for helping out others on the trail. That shows me and others that you are by far dedicated to this "wayalife".
@Charger3091 thank you - we're really glad to hear you enjoyed watching our videos. nature and jeeps rock!
@BullShark16 thank you, we're so happy that you enjoyed our videos. as far as your jeep goes, have fun with it just as it is. i can guarantee you that just about anything you can learn about wheeling happens now.
The music is great. And the videography is refreshing to watch. Great forethought and skill. I often play this vid over and over at my shop. Looking forward to more.
We're so glad that you enjoy our video. Thank you.
Back when this video was made, I believe we were running LoD rocker guards/steps. I would highly recommend them.
And this is why I own a Jeep and will forever own a Jeep. Owning those trails (or lack there of) like a boss
Good job helping the Canadians. Thumbs up ..
@cyerbyandmarge thank you, we really do appreciate the kind words and are glad that you like our videos :)
Hey guys, Leon here from New Zealand (aka 99Wrangler). I envy you guys so much, I am close to tears when I see this, I so wish I had the opportunity to do this. Beautiful video to watch, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful experience, can't wait for the last installment on the series!
Good to see the lady who rolled her Jeep was able to continue.
This video is the best I have seen for giving the viewer a real sense of what off roading is all about.
Challenges, Friend Ships, Working Together, and danger. What a rush.
Great job!
if we got the whole world to experience this 'wayalife', there would be no wars, no battles of petty differences and everyone would be happier than most have ever experience their whole lives!!! AWESOME VIDEO.. most excellent camera and editing work!!
@TheCaneArtist thank you. we're so glad that you like our videos
if you can afford it, a rubicon unlimited is what i would get. right out of the box, you can have a lot of fun.
@tomowen1 thank you - we're really glad that you like our videos :)
toyo's are heavier not only because they are physically much bigger than the bfg but also because their sidewalls are SO MUCH THICKER. if you plan on playing on the rocks, i would highly recommend them over the bfg's. i've had nothing but bad luck with bfg sidewalls failing and they just aren't worth the trouble. plus, having more unsprung weight is a good thing as they help keep your jeep planted on the ground.
i actually really enjoy the music
@Sink30 the off road lights are wired up separately. you can do this by hooking them up to your side marker lights as opposed to your high beams.
thank you. we are wrapping up part 4 of our rocky mountain run now.
Love your videos. We were just on the trail last weekend. Lots of changes to it that they have done but lots of new obstacles. I love that you picked up those peeps who were starving and over their heads. That is the best about us trailers, we will help others when in need. :)
You guys ROCK!!! Helping a Wheeler in need says it all. I'm sorry they did not research what the Rubicon DEMANDS of you. You just can't buy a Rubi, grab a burger and solo it! You may have saved a life or two.
D-D-D-Donner...
thank you
@MrBondsy LOL at the funeral music. as far as the rubicon goes, yeah, time does have a way of making you forget how tough it can be.
@Stuka87 i'd have to agree. in all my years of jeepin, i have never seen an axle housing break like this before. as you've pointed out, they all happen at the exact same spot.
oh yeah, wouldn't have it any other way. nothing like being able to drive to the trail, run it and then drive it back home :)
Yes, her roll bar got bent and that made reinstalling her doors difficult. Aside from that, no, not too much damage at all.
not on this run but we have had x and sahara's come with us in the past. lockers are not necessary but they sure do help a lot. sway bars disconnected are a must.
@23peeweeduke thank you, we're so glad that you like them
what chrysler says is true and i have seen it done. it takes A LOT more time to do and some winching or strapping may be required depending on the year but, a stock JK can definitely do it and especially so in a 2-door rubicon.
@dezertjeepin thank you, we're really glad to hear that you like our videos :)
Great videos! Father-in-law and his buddy are headed up there today for the '12 Jamboree!
Keep it up man. Proving more and more everyday its more then a Jeep, It's a way of life.
THIS is why I own my jeep. This holds as such an inspiration for others.
@lb7706 wow, new zealand? well, we're definitely humbled to know that our videos are being enjoyed around the world - thank you for the kind words.
@JEEPoffroad2004 thanks, we're glad that you liked it :)
I dig the music, and this series is some of the most inspirational editing I have enjoyed on UA-cam. I am encouraging all of my off road buddies to check this out...so we can take on the Rubicon trail prepared and ready for serious rock crawling fun! Great job wayalife!!
@texasbradley we were running spyderlock wheels back then. we are now running the atx slabs - same thing without the stars
hands down, i would get a 4-door. it doesn't take much to get one to be just as capable as a 2-door and the benefits of having all that extra room simply cannot be compared.
Whoever did the music for this is a legend.
+HELLICRINATIOn If you're referring to the arrangement of the songs, thank you. We're glad you enjoyed our selections :)
@wayalife yea that's a pretty carnage break. Good thing you guys were prepared with the welder!
You guys did a great job with the video. really shows how radical that trail is. Can't wait to run it again this summer!
The Rubicon Trail is beyond me or my jeeps capabilities! Maybe someday!
love the articulation on the first rig
A great part two!
And I swear there is a defect in rubicon housings. I have seen so many people on the JK-Forum break in that exact same spot.
These video,s are very well done.The camera man was conscious of all the angles that worked and those that didnt.BRAVO to the camera man.My gosh,,,,i really have to say that those 4x4,s are severely getting chewed upon.They look fairly new also.
To the person that made these videos you did a very very very x50 exleant job!
You guys should release those videos in the movie theater.. I will legit go to the movies to watch this :D
LOL - you're too kind. So glad you enjoyed our video 😎
Very cool video. Best regards from Brazil! Thanks for posting. One of the best UA-cam channels
Thank you :)
@Kenzie3131 TJ's are much smaller and can wiggle around obstacles rather than having to take them on. this one just had 31" tires and maybe a budget boost and, if you've watched the whole series, it took days to complete this trail.
thank you, we're glad that you enjoyed it :)
i love seeing people who actually use their rigs like this. Great video keep up the good work!
I know that I have close to $40,ooo in my jeep as a toy and I am not done yet with mods for off roading. I love the new 3.6 V-6 but I am in the process of having it upgraded with a super charger for more low end power I do not care for the oil burners. I test drove a experimental version of this engine with the super charger amount other mods and it's unreal how even the power band is not only low crawling but high speed performance. It offsets the taller tires for highway driving. Cheers
@CrossmanM well, it really depends on the kind of on-road conditions you see through out the year. if you live in an area where you see snow and ice, you really should look into getting a selectable locker like an ARB. they are expensive but, totally worth it. if you live out in the west and rarely see snow and ice, you could get a lunch box locker like an aussie locker. these are way cheaper but, can be trick on slick surfaces.
@330bossman thanks, glad you liked it
yup, our jeeps are our daily drivers and we drive them to the trail and back. we do not tow them anywhere.
Great videos... I love the jeep community. Always willing to lend a hand even if it sets them back.
I am hoping to have my TJ ready for the rubicon in a year... When I do I'll be going on the jamboree
Thanks for the vids
@BullShark16 oh, they're just cheap driving lights that we picked up from walmart. i think they are called platnum burners and cost about $18 a pair. being so cheap and available anywhere, they work out quite well.
Never got to go over the rubicon but did get to my scuba diving there
It was awesome especially the depth we did
Y’all got to try it
These people are very lucky to you people to find them
My crew and I found a couple broke down and stranded on a back road twenty miles from nowhere
They had two dogs
We all made room for them as we were trying to get out our selves, and didn’t care if we got tickets trying to get back to hotel,as all roads were closed
@CrossmanM if that's the case, something like an aussie locker would work well for you. they are cheap, relatively easy to install and they work pretty good.
@lovedavdubs if you can believe it, we still took on some water even with the 40" tires. in fact, we had to pull out to the left as staying to the right only got deeper.
WTF is with all the negative comments about the music?? If you don't like it, mute your sound and enjoy the videos. The music selection goes along great with these videos.
Thank you, we're glad that you enjoyed our video as is.
The music is perfect. This is a well produced video that tells a story. Now I want a jeep and I'm going to get one.
PillCosby We're glad you liked it. :)
Wayalife I took a 70s bronco through many years ago. While they're beautiful rigs and fun, they take way too much work to keep going. I'm now looking into an Unlimited with lockers and 44s. Want to keep it low-pro though and drive it around town too. Love the vids!
Jeeps are forever!!
Great videos...Jeep should hire you guys for their marketing! I can't get enough of them.
These vids keep getting better and better.. Story, production, camaraderie, ... wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
i love the music choice in these videos
@zeLc thank you, we're so glad that you like the story as we really worked hard at telling it.
Depending on how it was built, some can be quite rough. Ours, the big white one, that thing is way nicer than stock.
Man, looks like there was a TON of punishment on this trail. But amazing video. The scenery is just beautiful up there. Keep the videos coming :) cant wait for part 3!
i cant stop watching this!!!
Excellent video!!!
I look forward to Pt 3...
One day my JK will tackle the Rubicon....it has a little growing up to do first! :)
i missed the first vid but gonna watch the 3rd one now,, god yall are so lucky to spend those days in such beauty that nature has to offer, what i wouldnt give to be able to do that for a week,,count your blessings and continue to share vids those less fortunate can share the expereance,,,man wishing i had a jeep right now, but there just too expensive, the last 5 or 6 years prices even on used jeeps has just sored,, loved vid keepem coming, peace, love, and rocks,,,later
congratulations on your new jeep! at bare minimum, i would recommend that you install a good set of rocker guards and tow points front and rear if you don't have them already. that alone will make your jeep capable of doing a lot. the rest is really based on your budget and how big of a tire you hope to run.
Cool - So turn off the volume and enjoy the Jeeps ;)
Nice to hear Jet Black Stare again.
That's pretty ingenious! Great idea! Thanks again!
I have a dream for it .It was awesome Rubicon
What a cool experience,felt like i was there great vid!
These vids make me REALLY want a nice wrangler when it comes time to replace my Grand Am haha.
i love watching these.. i just got 35" tires and a 2" OME lift, installing it next monday. im so excited! can't wait for part 3!!
Aftermarket rock guards and plates.A worthy investment.
Cool! Bring yours out and come wheeling with us. I would love for you to show us how it's done :)
I wish we had a group like yours in Houston TX. Thanks for all your vids! Great footage on all of them.
Ya thats what I was thinkin. Thanks for the reply, and Keep up the vids. They are truly inspiring!
@Ryann2891 well, you can technically run the rubicon stock but, it'd be a lot of work. i typically recommend at least 2.5" of lift, 35" tires, tow points front and rear and rocker guards as a bare minimum.
all of them
Good looking out guys, great vid!
Outstanding off-road; i adore it so damn much
One of my favorite videos to date!!
i just used some pipe clamps to strap the holder onto the roll bar :)
@bugsmack6260 thank you - check back on sunday as the final part will be up :)
All the songs are listed out in the credits at the end of part 3.
That looks like it would be an absolute BLAST! I'm new to jeepin and I'm anxious to get out on a trail but lack the experience for a trail of that caliber. I will have to make good with a club and find some good friend with the same interests. Jeep on!!
@andersonb44 that's awesome!! congrats on your new jeep :)
@MrJKRubicon if you go to w w w . jk - forum . c o m, you can see specs by clicking on our user names and viewing the profiles. or, you can wait till the end of part 3 as we list specs in the credits :)
very well done video! I just had my jku rubicon out there last weekend...such a fun trail
mannn! i have been watching your videos for a while and went out and brought me a 2011 sahara put some 35 on it with 4.88 gears and a 3'' lift exhaust and an intake, didn't hit the trails yet building up the nerve but you guys are great , keep it up i am learning.
@Dwealdric in all fairness, they were having a hard time but, they were determined and resourceful - i'm sure they would have made it out on their own but us helping out made things a lot easier.
@dre200112000 you can adjust your ride to be however you want with coil overs but for us, we have ours set so that the ride is much much smoother.
We've come up once before and hope to come again sometime soon.
@trx450rfreak all the songs will be listed in the credits at the end of the 3rd video but, the song you're wanting to know about is "it's over" by jet black stare.