Man I want to get into trucks from sxs world but watching these videos really makes me realise how much more tech sxs have and just how different the Wheeling world's are between buggy and utv. I want a truck because I'm tired of my utv falling apart after 1000 miles, but we would have cruised down that without thinking twice with no spotter or anything. They both have advantages, but man do they have their disadvantages
Yes they do...the sxs have very little weight and their frames have much higher rigidity because they are practically just tube and transaxle/suspension...trucks/jeeps weigh many times the amount and therefore bombing off ledges and climbs in a modified stock rig is just too much for the suspension to soak up....the XJ didnt need any spotting really and could roll down without fanfare but it has 14+ inches of wheel travel so not worried about bottoming out and damaging something like on the other jeeps :) crawling is much more technical for sure...sxs are really fun but then you cannot really drive them to work or use them for any other purpose...thanks for the comment man!
YJ needs to remove rear track bar, with leaf springs, don't need it. Will allow for better axle movement. Disconnect front sway bar on trail, will also make big difference.
Nice comparison video, but leaves need a little freedom to work properly. Might also put greasable bolts in shackles and main springs and main eyes. Lube helps and quiets things a little
He actually had front sway bar disconnected and track bars removed...we finally figured out his rubicon express lift springs were way too stiff so we removed the bottom leaf in each pack and added some 1 inch longer shackles and it’s perfect now and actually stretches and droops more than a 1/2 inch lol
@@rockquestoff-road2839 don't throw those leaves away, as he grows he'll gain weight, might need them later. I have rub express on front of mine, over axle, lots of added weight. Yes make great platforms for modifying. Had mine 19 years and counting, still getting upgraded. Have fun and stay safe.
Thank you man! My friend loves his YJ...you should look at some of the newer videos of it...we swapped in a wagoneer dana 44 front with a Detroit locker and a Isuzu 6 lug dana 44 rear...still spring under and 33s...4.27 gears now as well. He swapped a 4.0 HO from a 99 Cherokee as well as a AX-15 5 speed since he had the old Peugeot....such a great Jeep and works so flawlessly and reliably...great flex now too
@@rockquestoff-road2839 he's got the 4x4 bug. No vaccine for it. Just keep him jeeping, best treatment for what ails him. LOL. Try youtube, " Wes drives over a car." Mine on leaf springs. Not pretty, but it works and is street legal.
@@markbroad119 well trust me the ledge to the right about 2 feet is over 4 feet tall...so that would cost a few in our group their driveshaft or transmission pan :P
Lovin that XJ!
one spotter is way less confusing for the driver guys
YES
Man I want to get into trucks from sxs world but watching these videos really makes me realise how much more tech sxs have and just how different the Wheeling world's are between buggy and utv. I want a truck because I'm tired of my utv falling apart after 1000 miles, but we would have cruised down that without thinking twice with no spotter or anything.
They both have advantages, but man do they have their disadvantages
Yes they do...the sxs have very little weight and their frames have much higher rigidity because they are practically just tube and transaxle/suspension...trucks/jeeps weigh many times the amount and therefore bombing off ledges and climbs in a modified stock rig is just too much for the suspension to soak up....the XJ didnt need any spotting really and could roll down without fanfare but it has 14+ inches of wheel travel so not worried about bottoming out and damaging something like on the other jeeps :) crawling is much more technical for sure...sxs are really fun but then you cannot really drive them to work or use them for any other purpose...thanks for the comment man!
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YJ needs to remove rear track bar, with leaf springs, don't need it. Will allow for better axle movement. Disconnect front sway bar on trail, will also make big difference.
Nice comparison video, but leaves need a little freedom to work properly. Might also put greasable bolts in shackles and main springs and main eyes. Lube helps and quiets things a little
He actually had front sway bar disconnected and track bars removed...we finally figured out his rubicon express lift springs were way too stiff so we removed the bottom leaf in each pack and added some 1 inch longer shackles and it’s perfect now and actually stretches and droops more than a 1/2 inch lol
@@rockquestoff-road2839 don't throw those leaves away, as he grows he'll gain weight, might need them later. I have rub express on front of mine, over axle, lots of added weight. Yes make great platforms for modifying. Had mine 19 years and counting, still getting upgraded. Have fun and stay safe.
Thank you man! My friend loves his YJ...you should look at some of the newer videos of it...we swapped in a wagoneer dana 44 front with a Detroit locker and a Isuzu 6 lug dana 44 rear...still spring under and 33s...4.27 gears now as well. He swapped a 4.0 HO from a 99 Cherokee as well as a AX-15 5 speed since he had the old Peugeot....such a great Jeep and works so flawlessly and reliably...great flex now too
@@rockquestoff-road2839 he's got the 4x4 bug. No vaccine for it. Just keep him jeeping, best treatment for what ails him. LOL. Try youtube, " Wes drives over a car." Mine on leaf springs. Not pretty, but it works and is street legal.
Gawd..sthu..let em wheel..you dont need to guide on this trail...smdh
Yep! Just making sure nobody went too far right 👍🏻we love this trail so many options
Dislike the telling them how to drive. 👎
Well to each his own but a spotter good or great is invaluable on the trail because you sight is limited and they can help you not damage your rig :)
On a harder trail yes, on one you could get a stock cr-v down no.
But I do miss crawling my 88 sami
@@markbroad119 well trust me the ledge to the right about 2 feet is over 4 feet tall...so that would cost a few in our group their driveshaft or transmission pan :P
Experience level and trail familiarity helps determine need for a spotter. Eazy trail gives someone with little experience spotting good practice.
You can tell this guy doesn't offroad. Spotters are greatly appreciated.