The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is a VERY capable machine. People in Wranglers and Rubicons laugh when you show up to a trail. After I’m able to go where they can go, but in comfort and luxury, they sing a different tune. The “that’s not a real Jeep” changes to, “Wow I didn’t know they could do that”.
I wouldn't call those stock, they're Goodyear Wrangler Duratracks, some pretty beefy A/T's I'd say, however would be nicer with more sidewall and smaller wheels so he could air down
Glad to see a channel dedicated to something other than a wrangler. Love my 06 GC limited with the 5.7. It's completely stock yet it still takes me places most people wouldn't imagine. It does have every factory option that was available in 06. Just yesterday we went to the beach at Ft. Fisher and several people commented that we would never make it to the beach without getting stuck. We passed 2 wranglers stuck in the sand yet we had no issues.
I’m 48 - I have cervical issues in my neck from 20 years in IT. I’ll take the comfort and the capability of my 2020 TH than a wrangler any day...and when I drive from Tampa to the smokies in one 10 hour day, my body is very thankful to be in a comfortable truck. Our other truck is a 2018 4runner TRD pro and although it’s a bit more capable...it’s not nearly as comfortable.
Hwy miles and Hwy speeds are why I got the Gr. Cher THawk. Too much hwy time. Step in left lane you better be doing 80mph. Renting another Wrangler for a short stay in Co. Another test hop. Will give it another assessment.
These are nice Jeeps and very capable for what they are. We run the old Cherokees on at least 37s and about 10 inches of lift. When we get to the gravel (rock) part of the trail we look for the harder path. Keep those mall crawler going . Have fun and be safe.
i had a stock 15 Non Trial hawk and was keeping up with the wranglers with big tires, by the end of the run they were all very impressed with how it performed. also i did all that on all season tires and no all terrain tires.
As a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland owner, I don't think I will see any terrain this extreme, but we do head to some offroad areas when we visit northern Michigan and of course snow during ski season. It's nice to know, based on your demonstrations, my Jeep is more than capable of what we'll encounter.
Wow! Great video! I was out with Brad with a group the next day and we had an epic time. All grand cherokee trailhawks with ZERO damage. These vehicles are super capable. Just be smart!
Hey! It's Virak; the video guy that rode with Corey! I had a blast riding the trail with all of you! Although the day was exhausting it was fun! I just came back from vacation and am just now getting to editing all the footage I have from the trip; good times!
I've been on three Jeep Jamborees in my 2017 Trailhawk and every time I've been underestimated. Granted, not many people are going to bring a nice $50k jeep out that might get body damage, but that's exactly what they're doing with their upgraded Rubicons and Wranglers. All I have are rock sliders added on. If you get a TH, make sure that comes with it. Also, I was asked if I had lockers and I said I had QuadraTrac electronic lockers. I was almost laughed at. I called them Locker Snobs. I personally think what I have is better. I love my Trailhawk.
Looks like a really great day on the trail! I really like watching these videos seeing what the WK2 is capable of, they really don't get the credit they deserve. That hill climb looked especially fun, would love to try that with my stockish 4Runner.
Thank you Brad, Lauren and Kresdge kids for amazing time. We watched this video tonight as trailer to the family movie night and had a blast. My wife and the two older ones confirmed it was the right choice not to go. Looking forward to meeting up with you all in Moab!
Damn, wish I knew this was going on...I live an hour from Rausch. I have a heavily modified 2012 WK2 with QTI. Yes, no 4Lo. I've gone water fording through like 3ft of water, rock crawling, mudding, etc. I just lock it in 1st and have fun. Would've loved to have joined!
the camber issues can be helped with aftermarket camber kits that elimiinate eccentric bolts... those bolts tend to slip... with the right wrenches, the camber can be fixed on the fly, but the allignment will need correction later on... Great fun....
Back in the early twenty-teens I owned and frequently offloaded an FJ Cruiser with a largely FJ/Toyota club. One of the members had gotten a new (circa 2012) WK2 Laredo X when his family had their second child. He brought it out to Uwharrie with us on one trip and we were all very impressed with it. With just sliders and good tires it kept up with the FJs on almost everything, including some obstacles we had to recover more built Wrangers from.
Look at the ARB Hydraulic Off-Road Jack! I have one and am on 37's and it works great. It'd be perfect for situations like this without the safety risk of that unit. Anyone can use the hydraulic jack handle to lift the vehicle as it requires almost no pressure.
Cool to see a Cherokee with you guys. I own one. Unfortunately, your right about the off-road community bashing certain vehicles. I've heard the same comments. Great videos to show them these vehicles hold there own.
No need for disclaimer! Looks like good family fun time all around. The open diffs and high tire pressure got you guys hang up a bit. A bit excessive on gas at some spots. But man, oh man, nothing better good clean fun to relieve some stress, ain’t it👍
I agree that these are very capable especially Trail Hawks. The problem is some people take things for granted and spoil the name. Once I spent 2+ hrs on the trail recovering a grand Cherokee that the owner was on street tires, refused to air down and I get it, and did not have recovery points. It really caused a lot of problem for the group and now people avoid that person to go on trails. If people just improve their understanding of their rigs then these are amazing rigs.
i have a 2018 summit now, but i had a 2011 overland with the 5.7. i was at the beach. a honda accord parked in the sand and got stuck. i watched a lifted f150, 1500 and ram all try and just spin and sink the in sand. then i tried with my jeep and the and setting and it spun slowly, controlled, all 4 wheels at the exact same speed, with warn street tries and pulled the honda out with almost no problem. it pissed off ALL of the truck owners and we got a roaring applause from the neighboring condo balconies that happened to be watching lol. was a VERY jeep moment, back in '12. i've been doing this in these GCs longer than these people on youtube even knew what these jeeps they were...
Im looking at buying a WK2 in the next few months. Always been a ford guy i was curious how much jeep DNA was left in these....i was hoping they were atleast as capable as the 97 Expedition i had and it looks like they would stomp it on a trail. Very impressed
I got my GC on Friday and really happy about it. I did my due research as I always do with any purchases. I will be adding quite a few mods and hopefully can join you all when you make it back to Texas. Thank you for your channel and helping me solidify my decision on buying a GC.
Hey, dude, you bought "the most awarded SUV ever" www.motorshow.me/news-details/11007/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-the-most-awarded-suv-ever/en Greetings from Costa Rica.
When I'm done transforming my 2000 Grand Cherokee Laredo into something more off road I hope to come do the Trails with you at Rauch Creek. I'm just outside Philly. Just start my build. Calling it my Rusty Nut Project. 4" lift, long arm, 4 link to start with.
Took my ‘21 GCTH to a jeep festival. I was the only non wrangler there. I’d hear comments like “dibs on towing that rig out”. Well I was the one towing them! Rolled right through everything. Trails, obstacle course, mud pit. All of it.
That trail was pretty technical for the newbies. Nice. Good to see all the kids. Always fun to look for Sammy. He is the guy running around in the background with a stick or something that no one ever sees. But we do! Hope all is well. Good video. Cheers! BTW, if anyone is looking for a hidden winch mount, give my email, and we can talk. See ya!
I love all the spotting in this vid. 95% of the time the guys I'm out with come through stuff like this like [Mario voice] "here we GO!!!". No stopping no spotting. My GX470 has earned its badges LOL.
People underestimate the cherokee trailhawk. Before my first payment was due on my 22 cherokee trailhawk I went and done a night ride with a group of wranglers and gladiators.
I took a Jeep Cherokee trailhawk all the way to the top of Shelby's gap on the middle of Kentucky , Virginia border line, that was a feat for that little vehicle.. They are a tough little ride.. hadnt tested a grand . The active drive ii lock was awesome, in snow and on trails
This made me lol, I took my Cherokee TH on the Rubicon Trail, also had an Expedition One bumper and Winch setup. They aren't just mall crawlers, they off road well and are comfortable. Unfortunately I was ran off the road into a concrete barrier, but mad respect for these Unibodies.
The one weakness IMO with the WK2 Trailhawk is the laughably crappy belly pan; if they put a real skid plate there it would add so much extra protection , but yeah a JGC T.H. with good tires and a competent driver is better than most wrangler trims since half don't have sort of locking differential
I LOVE my WK2, with Quadra-drive and the air lift suspension. I really like your videos because they REALLY show what these particular Jeep’s. can do. Love Mine, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, loaded.
Im cross-shopping the new Defender and Land Cruiser for the next year, but didn't consider the new GC until today. I used to run a ZJ. Was great, until the front ring and pinion stripped. Just Duratracs and no rear sway bar. Did all the rock around Yellowknife here. I've had lots of 4x4's, and love exploring, road tripping and camping. RTT is currently on the wife's RAV4, but I can't wait to get back into a proper 4x4 again. The RAV4 recently did slmost 6000kms around the Yukon, but there were places I definitely wanted to push further. I hope to be back there next year. Take care.
Really sweet stuff! We are in moab right now and going to do fins and things in my brothers 2015 cherokee trailhawk with mfc lift and 32 inch tires. Pretty much our first off road trip in it and really excited after watching your video!
Great vid looks like a fun day , my main reason for commenting though is for the lady that’s doing the filming,commentary and also guiding drivers….super awesome job, you know what you’re talking about you’d definitely be a pleasure to have out on the trails
All the bottle jacks I have had you could twist the top to give it more reach.....or cut down the amount you had to jack it by closing the gap faster by unscrewing it.
I traded my 2015 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited manual transmission for a 2022 Grand Cherokee WK2 (Quadra-trac II). For everyday use and paved roads there is no comparison. Jeep sells more Grand Cherokees than Wranglers. For off-road, Wranglers have the most capability. The Grand Cherokee is the better choice for practical dual usage. The Grand Cherokee has an incredibly strong unibody and great 4-wheel drive system. The Wrangler wins in the residual value category - they really hold their value in the used car market. Loved my Wrangler Rubicon with manual transmission, but I smile every time I drive my WK2. Grand Cherokee also gets better MPG ratings and has a much more comfortable ride. I believe that everyone should really own both vehicles. I love them both - they are different vehicles for different uses. The Grand Cherokee is deceptively capable off road - they are no slouches. Well, they are a JEEP. Cherokee Trail Hawk is very good too.
Snow m9de is for normal driving in light snow day or hard snow surface. In deep snow you need momentum to even more from start. So use sand mode for no limit performances and mud for slipery depart deep snow/ice as well. Its not only about the surface or the stabilité control . There are more way wheels lock on spin of engin killed as well. I drove mine up nothing Québec Canada and I use the modes. Also to park down hill of icy condition use slow to lock wheels cause it's a propulsion it will go down and slip ;)
The guy with the grey GC is going to get himself, his kids, or someone else hurt. There is always that one guy who thinks they are super cool and that the skinny pedal is the answer to every obstacle. It's one thing if you want to be reckless on the trail with no one in the vehicle with you, but when you expose your kids to dangerous situations (i.e. reckless driving by flooring it on a technical trail that could result in a rollover) that is just wrong. GC's are very capable as you have clearly shown, but they are also not made for rock crawling. I can't understand why someone would buy a GC to specifically go out on hard technical trials. Taking a day trip to a location that off the beaten path on a 2 track or unimproved road with some rough patches is one thing, but going out to an OHV park with these vehicles does not make sense to me.
You're correct about his driving. He's a dangerous person to be around. As far a a GC out rock crawling I have to disagree. I currently have a 2021 Cherokee Trailhawk but back in the day I went through a string of new WJs. Mine always had lift kits, rock rails, skid plates and appropriate off-road tires and they had no issue rock crawling and I could always keep up with the Wranglers.
Good video. It's always good seeing what you can and can't do with a vehicle. Sorry for Cory, that had to be expensive. He had offset (to the outside) on those wheels and quite large wheels. That put both more twisting and leveraging force on his suspension making it more likely to bend. It tells me to go no more than 265/65/18 and stick with factory offset, then stick to trails within that setup.
Really good point imo. I am still trying to understand how the offset really helps you better with obstacles. Clearly makes a great stance but does it really help better off-roading?
I thought someone more knowledgeable would answer. But... an inch or two of added width will decrease risk of rollover a little. Like 1 or 2%. Very little but something. Modded jeep buggys go very wide. If that offset just causes the tires to hit the fender more it's not useful offset.
Thanks for putting up all these great videos. I'd have never thought the WK-2 was capable as it is, if not for these! Been thinking about a V-8 Trailhawk for my next one.....Was also thinking of Gladiator, but don't want to give up Hemi V8 power.... BUT, still have my '07 JGC Limited Hemi with QD-II. Reasons why I don't want to get rid of it just yet is that it has: rear live axle front and rear electronic lockers (yes, on the WK-I the QD-II included rear and FRONT lockers!) also: no air suspension current mileage 121,000 low for a 15 year old vehicle. Keep up the great work, enjoy them very much!
@@ProdigalOverland I just might do that! It already has skid plates if I was ever going to try what you are doing I’d add rock rails & a 2” OME lift. Where I am all we have are beaches for 4 wheeling so I haven’t needed to lift any of our Jeeps yet. Just taller tires so you can air down low…..
Needs a front locker, but these WK2s are definitely not just grocery getters. Also if people are considering one I'd get it with the hemi over the 3.6L. So much more power especially if you plan to lift and put larger tires.
I bought my wife a grand Cherokee L 4x4 and yes she uses it to do every day mom stuff and you can call it a mall crawler or what ever you want. All in know is that she loves it and that if she ever encounters a situation where she needs the 4x4 it’s there available for her. When someone gives me money to purchase a vehicle I’ll start caring what they think about how we use it. Lol
When they get stuck going up, the back wheel is spinning and not the front. If all four wheels were turning, thye would easily go right up. Locking front and rear diffs are a must if you are going to want to explore in the wilderness by yourself. Getting stuck can be a nightmare.
had one guy running his mouth about my Cherokee, which is a decently built LATITUDE not even a trail hawk, I swiftly reminded him that my jeep is in the same place his wrangler went. He didn't like it when I said that he needs a rig as built as his was since his skill level isn't up to par
Love your videos! Do you think you'll ever do a video on spotting? I'm new and all for learning by doing, but also want all the advice I can get. Thanks for all the great content!
Thats’s a great idea, @jensuth . Brad, I could see that being very popular, I certainly could learn a lot as I have now real idea on how to properly spot!
Love the content! I live vicariously through these videos. I have a stock 2018 GC Trailhawk and would love to come down and test out the capability. I’m upgrading tires to either the falcon wild peaks or the K02’s - 265/65/18. The K02’s are actually cheaper right now here in 🇨🇦.
Well now I know, I have a 2018 Grand Cherokee, 5.7, with all the luxury items, all the skid plates, air ride, full sun roof. Like I said everything, loaded out. I thought it would be able to handle a trail. Now I know. I owned a 1974 Ramcharger in the late 70's, it saw a lot of trail time. Best vehicle I ever owned. This Grand Cherokee reminds me of it so much. But I have a 2001 Wrangler now too that see's the woods/trails. Just can't bring myself to put the Cherokee out there yet. Can you put larger diameter tires and wheels on the G Cherokee and still use air ride ? Been watching your adventures, really enjoy some of the stuff you get into. Keep it up
Don'r get to cocky with it unless you buy an aftermarket lower front guard to replace the PLASTIC belly pan which to me is absurd considering real protection there would bombproof the radiator, the acc sensor housing. Etc Chief or 6 Monkeys make good lower guards with ACC sensor compatibility it's like adding a skid plate that protects your sump and radiator from below...looks awesome too and I swear it improved fuel efficiency it doesn't hand as low as the stock belly pan
I think the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Cherokee Trailhawk with a 2-inch lift and 32s capabilities are REALLY close. If the Cherokee isn't lifted the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk wins, no question. If you come to Alabama ( Yeah now you have a Gladiator ;'-) ) and I'm invited to go, I'll go. I still need to go Check out Talladega National Forrest 600-1 and 600-2 (600-2 is more interesting). Lifted Cherokee Trailhawk is about like a Stock FJ with a little bit less flex although my friend with an FJ is blown away by my Cherokee. The FJ has more upgrade potential for sure - for now anyway.
Hey Brad, my 2021 GC Altitude edition can’t do what a trail hawk can do, but hopefully one day you can make it up here and try our trails. I’ll be happy to document it. Thanks again for the videos
I have a '14 GC Overland with QTII. I want to take it off road but I only have stock All Season Tires. Any recommendations for AT tires for the 20" rims?
Honestly, Both the 20 inch rims and tires are an issues. If your only wanting to do light stuff, stay with what you have until you are forces to upgrade. I'm not sure id invest in AT tires and not swap out to a smaller wheel.
The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is a VERY capable machine. People in Wranglers and Rubicons laugh when you show up to a trail. After I’m able to go where they can go, but in comfort and luxury, they sing a different tune. The “that’s not a real Jeep” changes to, “Wow I didn’t know they could do that”.
Same reaction I’ve been getting with my GC 2014 limited. I’d eventually like to get a lift or new suspension and tires too ❤
Say the stock tires are biggest issue here, the rigs are more capable than most people think. Great video!
Thanks!
I wouldn't call those stock, they're Goodyear Wrangler Duratracks, some pretty beefy A/T's I'd say, however would be nicer with more sidewall and smaller wheels so he could air down
Glad to see a channel dedicated to something other than a wrangler. Love my 06 GC limited with the 5.7. It's completely stock yet it still takes me places most people wouldn't imagine. It does have every factory option that was available in 06.
Just yesterday we went to the beach at Ft. Fisher and several people commented that we would never make it to the beach without getting stuck. We passed 2 wranglers stuck in the sand yet we had no issues.
Good Stuff!
Just bought a Trailhawk…I had no clue it was THIS capable!? Your videos are gonna get me out there real fast lol
I’m 48 - I have cervical issues in my neck from 20 years in IT. I’ll take the comfort and the capability of my 2020 TH than a wrangler any day...and when I drive from Tampa to the smokies in one 10 hour day, my body is very thankful to be in a comfortable truck. Our other truck is a 2018 4runner TRD pro and although it’s a bit more capable...it’s not nearly as comfortable.
Hwy miles and Hwy speeds are why I got the Gr. Cher THawk. Too much hwy time. Step in left lane you better be doing 80mph. Renting another Wrangler for a short stay in Co. Another test hop. Will give it another assessment.
Neck issues from 20 years of IT? I bet you also have carpel tunnel 🤣
This looks like SO much fun! Especially with everyone there helping the novices out!
I just bought a 2019 JGC Limited today...im impressed with these videos..makes me happier I bought it. First time Jeep owner here.
These are nice Jeeps and very capable for what they are. We run the old Cherokees on at least 37s and about 10 inches of lift. When we get to the gravel (rock) part of the trail we look for the harder path. Keep those mall crawler going . Have fun and be safe.
i had a stock 15 Non Trial hawk and was keeping up with the wranglers with big tires, by the end of the run they were all very impressed with how it performed. also i did all that on all season tires and no all terrain tires.
As a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland owner, I don't think I will see any terrain this extreme, but we do head to some offroad areas when we visit northern Michigan and of course snow during ski season. It's nice to know, based on your demonstrations, my Jeep is more than capable of what we'll encounter.
It sure is!
Some fun trails in Manistee National Forest. Nothing too extreme but we're not hard core off roaders. We go where they trail takes us.
Wow! Great video! I was out with Brad with a group the next day and we had an epic time. All grand cherokee trailhawks with ZERO damage. These vehicles are super capable. Just be smart!
Another great example of the huge capability of the stock Jeep Grand Cherokee! Thanks Brad.
Absolutely
Hey! It's Virak; the video guy that rode with Corey! I had a blast riding the trail with all of you! Although the day was exhausting it was fun! I just came back from vacation and am just now getting to editing all the footage I have from the trip; good times!
Hey there! Glad you had fun! Looking forward to seeing that footage. 👍🏻😊
Anybody who actually takes their 4WD on real trails deserves respect. Too many pavement princesses out there.
My 2021 GC went mud running on day one. 🤣
@@americansmark Right on man. That's what I like to hear.
Lol man I want another grand Cherokee so bad . I had one but for like a month , ended up in the canal😂
I feel like the Cherokee TrailHawk Elite with the 4 wheel low + the rear locker seems to be extremely underrated
I've been on three Jeep Jamborees in my 2017 Trailhawk and every time I've been underestimated. Granted, not many people are going to bring a nice $50k jeep out that might get body damage, but that's exactly what they're doing with their upgraded Rubicons and Wranglers. All I have are rock sliders added on. If you get a TH, make sure that comes with it. Also, I was asked if I had lockers and I said I had QuadraTrac electronic lockers. I was almost laughed at. I called them Locker Snobs. I personally think what I have is better. I love my Trailhawk.
Hate when people laugh at the things you have just cause it's not up to their standards. Makes me not want to join the offroad community.
Looks like a really great day on the trail! I really like watching these videos seeing what the WK2 is capable of, they really don't get the credit they deserve.
That hill climb looked especially fun, would love to try that with my stockish 4Runner.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Brad, Lauren and Kresdge kids for amazing time. We watched this video tonight as trailer to the family movie night and had a blast. My wife and the two older ones confirmed it was the right choice not to go. Looking forward to meeting up with you all in Moab!
So glad you enjoyed it. I hope you are proud of you accomplishments out there. You did a great job! See you in Moab!
@@ProdigalOverland just watched the video again, man, that crawler's ridge performance is so painful to watch, completely void of any elegance ;-)))
Damn, wish I knew this was going on...I live an hour from Rausch. I have a heavily modified 2012 WK2 with QTI. Yes, no 4Lo. I've gone water fording through like 3ft of water, rock crawling, mudding, etc. I just lock it in 1st and have fun. Would've loved to have joined!
Made me appreciate the WK2 even more! Your content gets better and better each time, Brad. Thank you!
I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
Mainly a grand Cherokee ZJ and WJ fan but these videos definitely made me appreciate the wk2s more
the camber issues can be helped with aftermarket camber kits that elimiinate eccentric bolts... those bolts tend to slip... with the right wrenches, the camber can be fixed on the fly, but the allignment will need correction later on... Great fun....
Back in the early twenty-teens I owned and frequently offloaded an FJ Cruiser with a largely FJ/Toyota club. One of the members had gotten a new (circa 2012) WK2 Laredo X when his family had their second child. He brought it out to Uwharrie with us on one trip and we were all very impressed with it. With just sliders and good tires it kept up with the FJs on almost everything, including some obstacles we had to recover more built Wrangers from.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is an AMAZING and CAPABLE jeep. Plain and simple.
Yes it is!
Gritting my teeth at all the scraping! Ouch! Bring your checkbook when you go rock crawling! Cool video though, very informative.
Look at the ARB Hydraulic Off-Road Jack! I have one and am on 37's and it works great. It'd be perfect for situations like this without the safety risk of that unit. Anyone can use the hydraulic jack handle to lift the vehicle as it requires almost no pressure.
Keep 'em coming Brad. Love watching the wk2 rock and roll.
Thanks!
Cool to see a Cherokee with you guys. I own one. Unfortunately, your right about the off-road community bashing certain vehicles. I've heard the same comments. Great videos to show them these vehicles hold there own.
We were glad to have a Cherokee out with us!
No need for disclaimer! Looks like good family fun time all around. The open diffs and high tire pressure got you guys hang up a bit. A bit excessive on gas at some spots. But man, oh man, nothing better good clean fun to relieve some stress, ain’t it👍
Just got my Gr Cher Trailhawk! Cant imagine doing some of this! lol. Amazing stuff👍👍😎🇺🇸
Thanks!
I agree that these are very capable especially Trail Hawks. The problem is some people take things for granted and spoil the name. Once I spent 2+ hrs on the trail recovering a grand Cherokee that the owner was on street tires, refused to air down and I get it, and did not have recovery points. It really caused a lot of problem for the group and now people avoid that person to go on trails. If people just improve their understanding of their rigs then these are amazing rigs.
i have a 2018 summit now, but i had a 2011 overland with the 5.7. i was at the beach. a honda accord parked in the sand and got stuck. i watched a lifted f150, 1500 and ram all try and just spin and sink the in sand. then i tried with my jeep and the and setting and it spun slowly, controlled, all 4 wheels at the exact same speed, with warn street tries and pulled the honda out with almost no problem. it pissed off ALL of the truck owners and we got a roaring applause from the neighboring condo balconies that happened to be watching lol. was a VERY jeep moment, back in '12. i've been doing this in these GCs longer than these people on youtube even knew what these jeeps they were...
Im looking at buying a WK2 in the next few months. Always been a ford guy i was curious how much jeep DNA was left in these....i was hoping they were atleast as capable as the 97 Expedition i had and it looks like they would stomp it on a trail. Very impressed
I got my GC on Friday and really happy about it. I did my due research as I always do with any purchases. I will be adding quite a few mods and hopefully can join you all when you make it back to Texas. Thank you for your channel and helping me solidify my decision on buying a GC.
Sounds good!
Hey, dude, you bought "the most awarded SUV ever"
www.motorshow.me/news-details/11007/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-the-most-awarded-suv-ever/en
Greetings from Costa Rica.
When I'm done transforming my 2000 Grand Cherokee Laredo into something more off road I hope to come do the Trails with you at Rauch Creek. I'm just outside Philly. Just start my build. Calling it my Rusty Nut Project. 4" lift, long arm, 4 link to start with.
That's going to be a great build! The WJ is a super capable platform.
4” that’s going to be fun!!
Took my ‘21 GCTH to a jeep festival. I was the only non wrangler there. I’d hear comments like “dibs on towing that rig out”. Well I was the one towing them! Rolled right through everything. Trails, obstacle course, mud pit. All of it.
That’s great!!
That trail was pretty technical for the newbies. Nice. Good to see all the kids. Always fun to look for Sammy. He is the guy running around in the background with a stick or something that no one ever sees. But we do! Hope all is well. Good video. Cheers! BTW, if anyone is looking for a hidden winch mount, give my email, and we can talk. See ya!
Sounds good! Excited to meet up again with you guys!
I love all the spotting in this vid. 95% of the time the guys I'm out with come through stuff like this like [Mario voice] "here we GO!!!". No stopping no spotting. My GX470 has earned its badges LOL.
People underestimate the cherokee trailhawk. Before my first payment was due on my 22 cherokee trailhawk I went and done a night ride with a group of wranglers and gladiators.
I took a Jeep Cherokee trailhawk all the way to the top of Shelby's gap on the middle of Kentucky , Virginia border line, that was a feat for that little vehicle..
They are a tough little ride.. hadnt tested a grand .
The active drive ii lock was awesome, in snow and on trails
This made me lol, I took my Cherokee TH on the Rubicon Trail, also had an Expedition One bumper and Winch setup. They aren't just mall crawlers, they off road well and are comfortable. Unfortunately I was ran off the road into a concrete barrier, but mad respect for these Unibodies.
I think they do well out there!
The one weakness IMO with the WK2 Trailhawk is the laughably crappy belly pan; if they put a real skid plate there it would add so much extra protection
, but yeah a JGC T.H. with good tires and a competent driver is better than most wrangler trims since half don't have sort of locking differential
Excellent video Brad! Haters and doubters will always exist! The WK2 is an awesome rig! Continue to enjoy it
Thanks! We will
I LOVE my WK2, with Quadra-drive and the air lift suspension.
I really like your videos because they REALLY show what these particular Jeep’s.
can do.
Love Mine, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, loaded.
Thanks for watching!
I really like the music you chose. Especially the first song!
Thanks!
Security gets bent out of shape whenever I take my Jeep GC to the mall - especially when I go down the escalators. Hmph. Go figure.✋🙄🤚
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German Brute Force. Haha. Hartmut your awesome. Great ride Brad. I’m all itching for an adventure now. Cheers man. 🍺
Thanks man!
I drive a jeep rubicon and I had a grand Cherokee trail hawk that was stock as a rental and took it off road and was amazed how capable it was.
Im cross-shopping the new Defender and Land Cruiser for the next year, but didn't consider the new GC until today. I used to run a ZJ. Was great, until the front ring and pinion stripped. Just Duratracs and no rear sway bar. Did all the rock around Yellowknife here. I've had lots of 4x4's, and love exploring, road tripping and camping. RTT is currently on the wife's RAV4, but I can't wait to get back into a proper 4x4 again. The RAV4 recently did slmost 6000kms around the Yukon, but there were places I definitely wanted to push further. I hope to be back there next year.
Take care.
This is really one of your best videos. It keeps getting better and better. Keep it up.
Thank you!
Really sweet stuff! We are in moab right now and going to do fins and things in my brothers 2015 cherokee trailhawk with mfc lift and 32 inch tires. Pretty much our first off road trip in it and really excited after watching your video!
Have fun. That’s a great trail!
Did better than I thought I wouldnt take them out though but cool to see.
Thanks for watching!
What an Intro. Can't wait to watch the rest.
It’s a good one!
Great vid looks like a fun day , my main reason for commenting though is for the lady that’s doing the filming,commentary and also guiding drivers….super awesome job, you know what you’re talking about you’d definitely be a pleasure to have out on the trails
Thanks for that, I let her know!
All the bottle jacks I have had you could twist the top to give it more reach.....or cut down the amount you had to jack it by closing the gap faster by unscrewing it.
I just wanna say that first min was dope af footage
Damn, not sure I would attempt water that deep, cool!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I traded my 2015 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited manual transmission for a 2022 Grand Cherokee WK2 (Quadra-trac II). For everyday use and paved roads there is no comparison. Jeep sells more Grand Cherokees than Wranglers. For off-road, Wranglers have the most capability. The Grand Cherokee is the better choice for practical dual usage. The Grand Cherokee has an incredibly strong unibody and great 4-wheel drive system. The Wrangler wins in the residual value category - they really hold their value in the used car market. Loved my Wrangler Rubicon with manual transmission, but I smile every time I drive my WK2. Grand Cherokee also gets better MPG ratings and has a much more comfortable ride. I believe that everyone should really own both vehicles. I love them both - they are different vehicles for different uses. The Grand Cherokee is deceptively capable off road - they are no slouches. Well, they are a JEEP. Cherokee Trail Hawk is very good too.
Snow m9de is for normal driving in light snow day or hard snow surface. In deep snow you need momentum to even more from start. So use sand mode for no limit performances and mud for slipery depart deep snow/ice as well. Its not only about the surface or the stabilité control . There are more way wheels lock on spin of engin killed as well. I drove mine up nothing Québec Canada and I use the modes.
Also to park down hill of icy condition use slow to lock wheels cause it's a propulsion it will go down and slip ;)
Mall crawler... It's the flagship Jeep! These Wrangler guys need to get a clue. I never worry about my WK breaking like they do about theirs.
Man that off camber section was some serious stuff in GC but dang you did it.
I am extremely disappointed I missed you at RC!!!!
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The trail hawk has a trail rated badge which means Jeep has tested it in traction, water forging and other off-road scenarios
No. 11 looked like a good martini... shaken not stirred!
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The guy with the grey GC is going to get himself, his kids, or someone else hurt. There is always that one guy who thinks they are super cool and that the skinny pedal is the answer to every obstacle. It's one thing if you want to be reckless on the trail with no one in the vehicle with you, but when you expose your kids to dangerous situations (i.e. reckless driving by flooring it on a technical trail that could result in a rollover) that is just wrong. GC's are very capable as you have clearly shown, but they are also not made for rock crawling. I can't understand why someone would buy a GC to specifically go out on hard technical trials. Taking a day trip to a location that off the beaten path on a 2 track or unimproved road with some rough patches is one thing, but going out to an OHV park with these vehicles does not make sense to me.
You're correct about his driving. He's a dangerous person to be around. As far a a GC out rock crawling I have to disagree. I currently have a 2021 Cherokee Trailhawk but back in the day I went through a string of new WJs. Mine always had lift kits, rock rails, skid plates and appropriate off-road tires and they had no issue rock crawling and I could always keep up with the Wranglers.
Good video. It's always good seeing what you can and can't do with a vehicle. Sorry for Cory, that had to be expensive. He had offset (to the outside) on those wheels and quite large wheels. That put both more twisting and leveraging force on his suspension making it more likely to bend. It tells me to go no more than 265/65/18 and stick with factory offset, then stick to trails within that setup.
Really good point imo. I am still trying to understand how the offset really helps you better with obstacles. Clearly makes a great stance but does it really help better off-roading?
I thought someone more knowledgeable would answer. But... an inch or two of added width will decrease risk of rollover a little. Like 1 or 2%. Very little but something. Modded jeep buggys go very wide. If that offset just causes the tires to hit the fender more it's not useful offset.
Thanks for putting up all these great videos. I'd have never thought the WK-2 was capable as it is, if not for these! Been thinking about a V-8 Trailhawk for my next one.....Was also thinking of Gladiator, but don't want to give up Hemi V8 power....
BUT, still have my '07 JGC Limited Hemi with QD-II. Reasons why I don't want to get rid of it just yet is that it has:
rear live axle
front and rear electronic lockers (yes, on the WK-I the QD-II included rear and FRONT lockers!)
also:
no air suspension
current mileage 121,000 low for a 15 year old vehicle.
Keep up the great work, enjoy them very much!
Hang on to that 07!
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I just might do that! It already has skid plates if I was ever going to try what you are doing I’d add rock rails & a 2” OME lift. Where I am all we have are beaches for 4 wheeling so I haven’t needed to lift any of our Jeeps yet. Just taller tires so you can air down low…..
Sting gray representing!
The last time I went to the trail. It look like the Thanksgiving parade. With all the Wrangler trailer Queens
I know what you mean!
Needs a front locker, but these WK2s are definitely not just grocery getters. Also if people are considering one I'd get it with the hemi over the 3.6L. So much more power especially if you plan to lift and put larger tires.
I bought my wife a grand Cherokee L 4x4 and yes she uses it to do every day mom stuff and you can call it a mall crawler or what ever you want. All in know is that she loves it and that if she ever encounters a situation where she needs the 4x4 it’s there available for her. When someone gives me money to purchase a vehicle I’ll start caring what they think about how we use it. Lol
When they get stuck going up, the back wheel is spinning and not the front. If all four wheels were turning, thye would easily go right up. Locking front and rear diffs are a must if you are going to want to explore in the wilderness by yourself. Getting stuck can be a nightmare.
had one guy running his mouth about my Cherokee, which is a decently built LATITUDE not even a trail hawk, I swiftly reminded him that my jeep is in the same place his wrangler went. He didn't like it when I said that he needs a rig as built as his was since his skill level isn't up to par
Excellent video! Greetings from Mexico!
Thanks for watching
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Yes!
Had my wk 1 hemi with QD 2 up on 2 wheels it crawled like we had all 4 planted. Travel sucks but it was a traction machine.
We did this in a Volvo station wagon filled with amps, guitars, and a Wurlitzer.
Love your videos! Do you think you'll ever do a video on spotting? I'm new and all for learning by doing, but also want all the advice I can get. Thanks for all the great content!
We haven’t done one specifically on spotting yet. But that’s not a bad idea. Thanks
Thats’s a great idea, @jensuth . Brad, I could see that being very popular, I certainly could learn a lot as I have now real idea on how to properly spot!
Great video, and you all did Jeep proud!
Thank you!
Qd2 is so amazing there at the end
Love the content! I live vicariously through these videos. I have a stock 2018 GC Trailhawk and would love to come down and test out the capability. I’m upgrading tires to either the falcon wild peaks or the K02’s - 265/65/18. The K02’s are actually cheaper right now here in 🇨🇦.
Hopefully one day we will get up to Canada.
I can’t wait to come out one day
Brave folks rocking without rock sliders.
Hahaha we know all about what it means to be a mall crawler here in Denver hahaha
Thanks for adding the Cherokee Trailhawk!!! I have one :-)
This was a very well put together and enjoyable video!
Well now I know, I have a 2018 Grand Cherokee, 5.7, with all the luxury items, all the skid plates, air ride, full sun roof. Like I said everything, loaded out. I thought it would be able to handle a trail. Now I know. I owned a 1974 Ramcharger in the late 70's, it saw a lot of trail time. Best vehicle I ever owned. This Grand Cherokee reminds me of it so much. But I have a 2001 Wrangler now too that see's the woods/trails. Just can't bring myself to put the Cherokee out there yet.
Can you put larger diameter tires and wheels on the G Cherokee and still use air ride ?
Been watching your adventures, really enjoy some of the stuff you get into. Keep it up
265/65/18
Don'r get to cocky with it unless you buy an aftermarket lower front guard to replace the PLASTIC belly pan which to me is absurd considering real protection there would bombproof the radiator, the acc sensor housing. Etc
Chief or 6 Monkeys make good lower guards with ACC sensor compatibility it's like adding a skid plate that protects your sump and radiator from below...looks awesome too and I swear it improved fuel efficiency it doesn't hand as low as the stock belly pan
I want a Cherokee KL. More KL footage please.
Hopefully
I think the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Cherokee Trailhawk with a 2-inch lift and 32s capabilities are REALLY close. If the Cherokee isn't lifted the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk wins, no question. If you come to Alabama ( Yeah now you have a Gladiator ;'-) ) and I'm invited to go, I'll go. I still need to go Check out Talladega National Forrest 600-1 and 600-2 (600-2 is more interesting). Lifted Cherokee Trailhawk is about like a Stock FJ with a little bit less flex although my friend with an FJ is blown away by my Cherokee. The FJ has more upgrade potential for sure - for now anyway.
Not going to lie I actually felt like my '16 cherokee trailhawk was built better than my '21 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Hey Brad, my 2021 GC Altitude edition can’t do what a trail hawk can do, but hopefully one day you can make it up here and try our trails. I’ll be happy to document it. Thanks again for the videos
That would be great 👍🏻
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Prodigal Overland I just noticed your tag number, I would've tried to get that changed haha. Great video though as always.
Many didn’t realize the off road capabilities of GC.
Not really into the overland aspect, but would love to hit the trails with your group in my xj
Looked like an awesome ride!
It was!
I hear you like the mud!
@@ProdigalOverland yes!!!
Awesome video
I have a '14 GC Overland with QTII. I want to take it off road but I only have stock All Season Tires. Any recommendations for AT tires for the 20" rims?
Honestly, Both the 20 inch rims and tires are an issues. If your only wanting to do light stuff, stay with what you have until you are forces to upgrade. I'm not sure id invest in AT tires and not swap out to a smaller wheel.
Brad, another good video. I think you’ve proven the point on how capable this platform can be with the right driver. Haters gonna hate!
Great video. Good job on the video editing:)
Great channel
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