What is a TJ-6, and how did it cost me a sponsorship...
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- In this video I do a walk around of the Jeep TJ-6, help my neighbor mow his grass, then install a sponsored rock light kit that ended up being a total nightmare. This product was sponsored to me along with an affiliate link so that I would get a kickback of the sales it generated, but I'm not including that link, because I can't recommend this product. I would much rather not make any money off of it that recommended something I would never spend my own money on. Auxbeam has sent me free switch pods for awhile, and that has been very much appreciated as they have been nothing but great. But this rock light "kit" is horrible at best and if I needed rock lights, I would NOT spend my own money on them. I would go down to @harborfreight and pick up some of their individual rock lights, then wire them in myself to get a much cleaner install of a much better product.
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I would like to clarify that I did reach out to Auxbeam to give them the benefit of the doubt and ask if this was the actual kit that gets sent out to customers, or if it was a blemish, open box, or restock kit that they couldn't sell as new so they just sent to me instead. They assured me that this is the exact kit that any customer would get of they buy one. On top of that, the under hood control box for the lights fell apart during install and I had to electrical tape the housing together so that it would work. But I will say that I've used their switch pods for many years and have had nothing but good experience with them. So far that holds true for this current one as well. The switch pod kit and the rock light kit are two VERY different quality of products.
Great video and very informative, Really like your new Jeep new to you
All their stuff comes from a cheap china wholesaler. Their switch pods are good, and you can even find them being sold with other brand names, as they all come from the same china factory for less. I'd assume these rock lights are just the cheapest they could find. I'll use their switch pods, nothing else.
Idk if you can see-- but youtube comments are broken. We can't see any comments under basically any video right now.
@@calholli I see this one because it came across as a notification, but I can't see any comments on any of my videos. Do you see this problem on other channels or just mine?
Problem with multiple channels. Cant read comments. If I were you I would use rock lights until they break... shouldnt be hard to accomplish that!😇
Casey I appreciate that you won't compromise your values for a sponsor especially one that is real garbage. Stay safe and blessed 🙏❤️
Wholeheartedly agree that honesty is the best policy. When you are out rock crawling, you definitely need equipment that is dependable!
I was thinking the same thing. Much respect for calling it how it is rather than just hyping the sponsor because they're a sponsor. Better to lose a sponsor over a bad product than to lose viewers for recommending a bad product.
Its really a shame the rock lites bombed since it seems their other product was so professionally made and packaged.
???? How i@ just the switch pod
integrity always trumps money if you have true character 🙂
Glad to see that you have the balls to say what you think and not just what might make you $ !
Sir, You just raised my respect for you even more! Being a Great nieghbor is how everyone should be. Thank You for showing your viewers that taking time to be a good person, is as important as doing your own thing.
I love your brutal honesty. That’s what you don’t see anymore.
This IS PRECISELY the type of video that I was hoping you would do ! Casey, you ARE AWESOME !!
I thoroughly enjoyed your detailed description of whats been done to it by the previous owner but most importantly, your plans to make it yours and fit your application !
E P I C !
Warmest Regards from Arizona.
I was sponsored for years by camera manufacturers, film companies and other camera equipment companies as well as retail stores. I had no problem with that. Then years ago I was told I "had to tell people that they needed to buy new gear" at all my classes / workshops. Even if they didn't need something new I had to tell them. I am no longer sponsored. The reason the lights have all the different settings is that they are selling to 16, 17, 18 year old boys that want flash but no substance. I know - my 19 year old bought all those things for his car. He took them back thankfully after people told him he was wasting his money on something he would never use.
The reason they have all the settings is that the controller is just an off the shelf component used for tons of RGB lighting stuff! This "kit" seems to have been an attempt to cash in on people wanting rock lights by grabbing some cheap components and screws and throwing them in a bag.
🎶Like a good neighbor, Casey is there🎶 Sung to the State Farm jingle...from stopping your video to taking the neighbors dog back to helping Grumpy mow! You have a warm heart Casey. 💗💗
I think you got more of a show style light than a functional rock light (hence the cool colors). I wouldn’t be suprised if that companies main market was mall crawlers.
Regarding those steps: could always make something that can be removed (round tube mount where the step slides in and has a couple beefy pins that hold it in) so that you can pull out if you need the clearance while wheeling.
Or put it on hinges with an actuator that flips it up against the door when not needed...
You are a real stand up guy, Casey. From your experience with the light set, you gave unvarnished truth about them. Apparently Auxbeam has chosen the way of cheapening the product and then saying it is great, all in the name of profits. One other thing that is good is that you are thinking of Carinna's and Riley's comfort when wheeling with you and that is wonderful. The videos of you and them out having fun are great. Good work.
I really appreciate you for being honest to everyone and not giving us a false opinion just because it's sponsored! Can't wait to see the harbor freight lights on this jeep and see what some real rock lights will look like on it!
Those should be callers pavement princess lights. Most people don't go wheeling in the rocks at night because rocks break stuff lol.
Honesty.... You have you word & a man is nothing without his word!! Great video!!
I hope Harbor Freight sponsors you and some of the other You Tube channels that use them. Thank you for your honesty. I know there are probably TH-camrs out there that don't like the products that sponsors them but they aren't big enough to say anything. At the end of the day you have to be able to face yourself in the mirror, you should be proud of what you see. I'm happy for you with your new jeep. I'm looking forward to the great videos you will be making with it. Thanks also for being a good neighbor, gosh there needs to be more like you. Stay safe and GOD bless
I think harbor freight has more money being allocated for more niche markets like off roading so I think they'll start to fund more for advertisment and pages like this, would love to see harbor freight come out in better light because they've always been such a great company for people on a budget.
Videos like this are very telling. This lets us know that he’s being honest about his feelings on the products he gets “regardless if they were sponsored or not”!?🙏👍🏻
Two thumbs up Casey!
One for being a good neighbor and friend and helping Grumpy, and another for your honest review of a sponsors product.
Your INTEGRITY is very much appreciated, Casey!
Hey Casey, nice TJ. Food for thought, consider installing a "hot heads" roof insulation kit when you get your hard top. I installed one on my TJ and it was a HUGE improvement. It helps in winter/summer with both temp and also noise.
Much easier to install prior to putting the top on.
Good luck
Those rock lights would look really cute on your daughter's barbie jeep.
Integrity
Thank You Casey for having it. We all know it hurts when a trusted company let's us down. Many manufacturers spread themselves to thin or try to catch more than their normal target market audience.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
They look more like Mall Crawler lights. Great for a parking lot, not so much for actual trail use. Thanks for your honesty. Love the TJ6 though.
Thank you for being honest about Products
"Like a good neighbor, Casey is there". Nice job helping Grumpy. It's a shame when you have to "reverse engineer" a kit that is lacking. The company should have made that error right, free or not.
I subscribed because of the honesty and integrity.
Seen only a few of your videos. Became aware due to your collaboration with another TH-cam channel. Really liked the video where you did the clean up adjacent to the cliff. Appreciate your taking the lead when picking up other's trash. We all need to do our part with this. But I like your honesty regarding the quality of a product. There is another TH-cam channel I would like to follow but they are more interested in sponsorship so I don't follow them. Keep up the good work, thanks for sharing.
Love the look of the TJ 6. Those Chinese rock lights might be good for those kids that like their cars slammed to the ground and sit on parking lots talking about their cars.
Can't wait to see more on the TJ. Great review Casey nice to have honest reviews. 👍👍🇨🇦
This is another reason I watch video's you put out, you are 100% real and truthful. You don't blow smoke up anyone's ass and let them know how you really feel. If I am the person who contacted, you or sent you the "kit" I would take it and run with it to make a major improvement in some way, to start with I would look for a made in America supplier. Thank you for being as honest as you are sir!
This video perfectly highlights why I like your content. You don’t treat your audience like a bunch of dummies. Thanks for showing me some cool stuff and sharing your thoughts on whatever happens to be going on. Also Grumpy is awesome.
I am happy to see a man with integrity. No bull just fact and I must add a good neighbor. Thank You Casey for your honesty. I just subscribed
Brutally honest that's why I love your channel. Keep it coming and thanks again.
Casey, to echo others, I really appreciate your honesty. And your pinned comment answered my only question. Now I'm going to look at the HF lights you mentioned as I'm in the market. I also never understood why my rock lights need to be pink and/or dance to my music. It's a light, it should help me see. Otherwise market it as an "accent light kit" keep up the great work
I used to have mixed feelings about Harbour Freight products...but I'm seeing alot of positive feedback from other Off Road Rescue TH-cam videos about how great Harbour Freight is..ty Casey once again!
Harbor Freight has definitely stepped up their game in a big way over the last 5 or so years.
The rule of Harbor Freight isn't as true anymore. (The rule is "if your life or your livelihood depend on it, buy it somewhere else")
@@pibblesracing I thought the rule was "If you are going to use it more then twice, buy it somewhere else"
@@FeelThaRush that's a good corrolary
Gee Casey...your HONESTY and INTEGRITY are alive, well, being nurtured and used by you...awesome! America and the rest of the world need MORE (way more) of that from all social media users/content creators and LESS "selling out", "not caring" and outright "lying", x100. As has been said by many on your channel already...good job, much respect and thank you for being honest and not just taking some money because you could...you rock.
Thank you for the great video Casey, and for your integrity. Have a great week and stay safe.
The fact that you won’t mince your words or compromise your values makes your opinions on a product even more reliable!! Thank you!!! As said the switch module 👍🏻👍🏻. The rock lights are nothing more than underbody lights for a rice burner! No use for 4x4!
I run mine like that. 37" on stock axels just upgraded gears and air lockers on a jku. had it like that for since 2015 when it was new. I do go out and wheel it's not a mall crawler, and I have never broke
Thanks for the honest review of the rock lights.
Good on you for calling it like it is. I think sometimes these manufacturers get lazy and greedy. Thinking with their good name they can pawn off crap on unsuspecting customers. Ran into it with Jet woodworking tools. Usually high quality machines but their combo planer/jointer was worse than junk.
Where’s Grumpy been? “IM RIGHT HERE” 😂😂 Seriously love that guy!
Casey, thank you for your honesty and integrity with your experience with the rock lights.
I have a 2021 JL Unlimited Rubicon and use KC Hilites on my Jeep, including the rock lights. I have had awesome customer service from KC. Their off road lights and rock lights all work great too.
I went with the KC rocklights too..dont care about color.. they are white and they are bright, I think I could drive without headlights
Quick note on KC lights. I have a old style off-road lights. Somehow I broke the housing for the light. They sent me the exact housing I needed for the price of shipping. If I upgrade my lighting, I’ll probably get KC’s.
I love the new to you Jeep. Thank you for your honesty about the lights. I’m glad we got to see grumpy again.
I love your channel. Thanks for all the videos.
Great video Casey. Your integrity is awesome and I admire that so much.
Awesome!! Your honesty is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your honesty, Casey. It is very rare in todays content makers and it is very appreciated.
Companies need to understand that if they provide a TH-camr a product to do a use video of then they had better send a quality product. Seems they likely have different vendors supplying different bits. Enjoyed this and your videos are spot on Casey. As always thank you for the honest sharing of information. Peace Out.
The moon 🌒 in the background even shines through the clouds. Thanks 👍 for the honesty
Yep, the moon is brighter than the lights!
Love the honesty and the fact you took time to stop and help Grumpy!
Good to see MR.GRUMPY..!!!
You and Grumpy taking over the road maintenance is how I found your channel. Glad to see he is doing well. Thanks for an honest review. Maybe they will improve the light kit, as you said it doesn’t match the quality of their switch panels. I agree that the front axle from a JK with trusses holds up well to bigger tires as the main issue is the tubes. However we have all seen you drive the Willys and well enough said.
You are an honest man that’s why I’m here n appreciate you 👍🏾👍🏾 thanks for sharing.
thanks for your honesty, most would just support it because they will make money off of it.
I love the honesty! Too many others will pimp the product for the kickback but you sir have some respectable integrity! Thank you!
Got yourself another subscriber! Honesty and integrity at it’s best, really makes you think what other folks wouldn’t do what he did.
the TJ-6 is sure a beast Casey! What a great rig. Guess I know what I will upgrade my Smittybilt winch to eventually ;-) Had a similar rocklight installed, worked great and now I can't change any colors from the phone whatsoever. Guess going to single white lights via Harbor Freight and get actually good lighting is more important than flashing colors. So great to see Grumpy again.
Love the fact that you will not compromise your values. Great video!!!
Again, I sure appreciate you!! Thanks for being the friend you are to Grumpy and being honest.
Casey, your candor on the review is much appreciated. I can't imagine auxbeam not taking to heart your critique. It seems you are well qualified to review the gear. I imagine they would want to ensure their quality is consistent across the board, especially given how solid the controller is. Either way, I appreciate the video and your insight.👍
Very beautiful disco light if you want to make a party. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family.
Even as a dealer for Auxbeam I agree that some things could be better. I was involved in an accident in our Wrecker going 50 mph. Woman pulled out infront of me and I hit her. The Auxbeam Light Bar I had on the front bumper took a direct hit. Still worked perfectly. To me the Rock Light's LEDs are just not big enough for what people are looking for. Seems like they are more for decoration than practical use. There is a reason that they are inexpensive. Just have to pick and chose on what you buy. ( I know you didn't buy them ) Good video as always. Love the honesty.
I have nothing but great experience with their switch panels. Everything from the quality and reliability of the product, to the professional looking box and clear directions that they come with. But this rock light "kit" is an absolute joke. I literally grabbed the whole bundle and threw it in the garbage at one point, but then my stubbornness kicked in and I was determined to make it work. But I should have just left it in the garbage where it belongs
My 'Good Neighbor" mowed my yard all summer long in 2008 while I spent the summer in hospital, extended care and a hospital bed at home. Good neighbors are hard to beat!
If all your lawn mowing is in terrain similar to Grumpy's, I'm gonna guess your blades need replaced a little more often than mine do 😎 I have nearly the exact same Craftsman mower as yours 👍👍, and used the original blades for 4 years. The mower was ten years old when I got it, but had almost no hours on it by the original owner.
Great video! Always good to see Grumpy😊 Honesty and integrity are always appreciated 👍😎 Keep up the great videos and stay safe out there!❤️🙏
Every video with a pup in it is a better video - he / she was just helping out! Regarding the Sponsorship - stay true to yourself and your guidance will never be questioned!!! Thank you for another great video!
We see this all the time in the retail world. A good product is changed by the new company comptroller to build it for less money and increase profits. It's a very common practice. It works for a while, then people realize their favorite product is now landfill fodder. The product is discontinued, never to return to it;s former glory. The other way that happens is the company gets sold, new buyer takes the, we need better margins approach, crap products ensue. Thanks for the heads up.
Very nice rig. Helping your neighbor is a wonderful thing. I really enjoy your channel and I learn a lot watching. Thank you.
The biggest reason I continually watch your channel & will stay a faithful Subscriber is purely because you haven't fallen for the sponsorship crap! You always tell it like it is & if Auxbeam (I am also an Auxbeam client) can't produce a quality product the stiff cheese!! They need to hear the good, the bad & the ugly & work to improve...period. Great video & even better reveal Brother! Stay safe.
Casey you are the absolute best! A man of honest integrity! I wish there were more men like you in the world because it would definitely be a better place!
Love the Jeep knowledge . . . nice to know the engineering of vehicles, I never really was aware of the importance of arrival and departure angles. Great video, cheers.
Thanks for your honest opinion on the light kit Casey.
Casey, I appreciate your honesty and feel you’ll shoot straight and won’t recommend junk to us. Great character you have.
Just found your channel! Love your demeanor and integrity. Keep up the good work! Look forward to getting stuck and needing recovery in my fj cruiser.
Nice to see Grumpy again- thanks for the honesty for sure Casey. Can't wait for the next expose!!
Thanks for keeping it honest and 100 much respect for you
Thanks for your honesty. Not a quality you find in many people these days. Loving the TJ-6! Sick!
I think that you giving your honest opinion is amazing.
I like your videos, the humor , straight to the point and honestly, gets my vote every time, tell them “ get over it” good job, a clean truck cost money to keep that way, get over it , keep up the good work👍
Well said Casey I like the way you say it as it is, you have always sruck me as a man with integrity. 🙂👍
It sad that Auxbeam have let you down after all these years, companies are only as good as their last product.
Casey, thank you for the honest opinion, too often you see people pushing merch just because they were sponsored.
Like your video and like your new Jeep that's new to you You are right we do miss grumpy he needs to get his knee need healed real soon and back in the Jeep with you for recoveries
Integrity and Character are among your best qualities as well as being "Super Dad !"
I Absolutely Love your Channel Brother.
God Bless You and your family My Friend.
Glad to see Grumpy back and well. Hopefully you guys can do some more exploring videos together. Thanks for the good entertainment
Thank you for your honesty
I'm very excited to see you build out this Jeep 🤙
Great looking Jeep TJ. Have learnt a lot about them thanks.
I really appreciate the honesty.
Casey I have the exact same situation going on with my Auxbeam rock lights. I love the switch panel as well. I also have an Auxbeam light bar and for some reason, the the light bar and rock lights function on two separate apps. Proud of your honest review.
Great video Casey, thanks for featuring your Jeep, that's a nice rig. Thanks also for being so honest about the lights and not making up some BS story just to get a kickback on sales.
Have you thought about putting a step for your wife that will fold up under the jeep when not needed to keep your clearance?
In the FWIW category, I have a 2021 Wrangler Rubicon. I added DR 38 rock slider side steps with rock lights integrally inset/installed. They tuck up against the body so I don’t lose ground clearance. They fit great, easy installation. The lights are plenty bright, and I have them wired into the courtesy lights so they come on when the door is opened or I can turn them on by using the interior lights. The steps make it much easier to get in and out
Great videos. The camera work and the overall quality is great especially considering that you’re outdoors in an uncontrolled environment. Thanks for the good work
It's good to see grumpy but I have to say there's not much to mow. How awesome this is why I watch this channel you don't hold back or sugar coat anything keep up the awesome content and as always be safe 👍
You can always tell when someone on TH-cam is reading a scripted ad spot and its so disingenuous, and I appreciate the honesty and am so looking forward to seeing this thing on the trails!
Appreciate your honesty sponsors aren't everything
Appreciate your honesty sir.
That wholesome neighbor moment was great
Thank you for your integrity
These seem more like show lights you see on rice burners at a car show. When I bought lights for my truck, I really thought about auxbeams, but from the reviews, they didn't seem like they were god's gift to men by any means. So I took a chance on some random lights on Amazon and to my surprise, for an entire set of amber and white off road lights, I had less than $400 invested and I couldn't be happier. I thought about Harbor freight lights, but I wanted mainly amber lights and they didn't have those. So far I've had these lights for over 2 months in numerous rain storms and they bounce and shake to high heaven because, well these are mounted on a deuce and a half and it's a rough ride to say the least. For switches I went with MGI and they seem to be of good quality so far.
I'll say, ai appreciate the honesty and integrity. That's not so common anymore as many are all about the money and/or free stuff. I could care less what people get for free as sponsorships ect, but give us a straight answer and that my friend, you did indeed.
I always liked your videos and you seemed like a pretty good guy but this video shot my respect for you way up. Cannot explain how great it is to see someone not take the sponsorship just for the money.
Nice jeep.... can't wait to see you upgrade the jeep...!!!!!
Thank you for your service sergeant
I love these kinds of videos. Too many channels blow smoke up the viewers arse simply to keep their sponsors happy, even when the product is flawed.