Here's Why THIS Jeep Is PERFECT When You Want To Go Off-Road!
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Roman takes our 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK AEV Edition off-road to see how it's holding up to modern off-roaders 7 years later.
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I've lived at 9k ft of elevation for almost two years now and 11k ft still has me feeling like a couched stoner! lol I know the pain, Roman!
after a long hard day of wheelin, nothing is more satisfying than a big ol glass of bumper water...
You motha🤬, you almost killed me!!😂😂😂😂
Love the rig! Appreciate the new content that you all masterfully put out but it is nice to have a “standard” by which to compare to. Keeping a couple permanent vehicles will help display the short term rigs for sure. Keep this one as long as you can!
I have a first gen sequoia. It’s got a v8 and has lots more torque but same HP. The gas mileage is exactly the same. I got rid of my jeep for the sequoia, tow ability, cabin space, and off road capability. I still go everywhere I went before in my jeep. So pleased with this Toyota. I’d really love to see a jacked up first gen on your channel vs a Jeep.
You’re delusional if you think that Sequoia has the same off-road capabilities.. sorry, but that’s the truth…..
I have basically the same Jeep (2015 AEV JK350 Rubicon). That hood is from AEV and is a great upgrade over stock as well. It allows heat out and greatly reduces hood flutter on the highway.
It’s an amazing vehicle!
Those rock sliders, and roof rack are not done by AEV.
I have added an Ursa Minor J30 camper top, more water, fridge, etc. to make it a great overlander. My son and I have taken several trips including a 16 day 5900 mile trip out west.
The cool thing is it’s just as at home on the highway as it is on the trails with that suspension (not counting needing more grunt from the engine).
Love my AEV!!
So now it's 6500 lbs. Nice.
@@carado1984 probably. “Ain’t life great!” Forever memories made with my son.
I had a 2012 JKU Arctic Edition. Beautiful Jeep, all the time getting compliments. In 2021 I traded it in for a new JLU. After a few returns to the dealer, replacing the ball joint and fixing the death wobble, everything was under warranty and hassle-free. Now, with 45000 km (I'm in Canada), I discovered some rust coming out on the hood. Jeeps are not cheap vehicles, I believe the quality is falling behind. Even though, I don't see myself driving another vehicle other than a jeep.
I rgeared my Jeep to 4.88's. Really helped with the power...
I just bought a blue 2015 AEV Rubicon and paid $39k. I have some options you have, missing others, and have some modifications you don’t. Mine only had 34,900 miles. I’m super excited to get it to Colorado next weekend and Red Cone is at the top of my list!
I have the 2016 JKU Sport with a Pro-Comp 3" lift on 35" Nitto Grappler Recon tires. I love my Jeep. The 3.71 ratio works perfectly and gives me decent gas mileage. I have really fixed it up nicely. It turns heads. The prices have gone insane. The best part of mine is the title being in my hand. Lol. 😅😂😊
I have a 2015 JK 2 door, built with Teraflex ST2 suspension, falcon shocks, grizzly lockers... Excellent mix for both on and off road. Love the car, very capable and fun off road, yet functional for a daily driver as well.
Because in Germany, every aftermarket parts need to be TÜV approved, there is not much to choose from. AEV is one of a few bumpers you can legaly drive. The Quality is very good. The powder coating is very good. Only ther Pintler Wheels, mostly the Beadlock were some Rims that tent to break. So if you are in Germany and you see a JK which is not stock - it will mostly have a AEV suspension, AEV bumper and AEV rims.
Where do you get AEV parts in Germany?
Having a cameraman with you really makes the content better, I’m sure it’s not always possible.
I love Jeeps, but as a 6’4” person I just don’t fit very comfortably. Waiting for bronco used prices to come down. I can wish! 😂
2-3 more years. It will happen.
I’m curious. What about it is uncomfortable? I ask because my buddy is 6’5” and he just got a sport s and he loves it. He’s had no issues with comfort
Another really good place to get your Jeep modified is J&K Customs, which is just down the road from AEV in Missoula Montana.
A 2 door is perfecter.
(I understand why you guys went with 4d)
If the jeep is wandering its likely you have worn front end components like ball joins, track bar ends etc. That can be fixed and the jeep can drive straight down the road. I had wandering and got those things fixed up and now it drives straight as an arrow on 37s.
When I bought my 05 Rubicon, it had a death wobble. I replaced a bunch of parts, and it drives fine on the highway now
7:35 Sir, if you’re getting anything better than 14.0 mpg, you’re using your Jeep wrong. That goes for any Jeep! 😂
i bought a used low mileage 2020 rubicon gladiator for 43k a couple of months ago. Added a winch and 35s and shes absolutely perfect. I couldnt imagine spending 70+k on a new one.
Love the JKUs but I really prefer the ZF 8spd trans in the JL, You don't notice 35s on the 8spd Rubicon at least. I'd probably only get a 6spd manual JK, even as vague as that one was. That AEV is a good find, except the 350 package is just a spacer lift I think with shocks, the 370 has the relocation brackets which are really nice compared to the typical lift for ride quality. People give them crap over control arm kits, but even doing full control arms you really aren't maintaining geo over 2". The other AEV components aren't apples vs apples with typical aftermarket. The winch bumpers are crash tested, the wheels are specific for a Jeep clearing 37s, and have small details like protection for your stems from rocks, etc. Just didn't see that attention to detail in other brands until more recently.
Showing LOVE for the channel Thank You for another great video once again especially with the Jeep i absolutely love the look of this beautiful machine. Thanks again and have a blessed day everyone
Being that your Jeep is an AEV build I’m curious if it also came with the option 4.10 gear set. My 2018 Rubi JKU had 4.10 and it did well on the hwy with 35s. However, 4.56 gears for what you have there would be perfect and that would give you your power back. The JLU 3.6 has the same torque and horses power so the only difference between the 2 is transmission gearing.
Nice Jeep. Not a huge fan of the MT BAJA BOSS tires. They look the part but IME the Falken wild peaks I had prior outperformed them in all conditions, except maybe in outright durability.
Jeeps are the most competent off road vehicles by far. However after switching vehicles on a ride off road my Jeep friend sold his Jeep and bout a Toyota 4Runner. 2 comments he made, my 4Runner felt like a Cadillac and it was supper reliable. All vehicles become unreliable to a degree abusing them off road and customizing them.
One is an off-roader that can be driven on the road and the other is a road vehicle that can be driven off road.
If you take your Wrangler off road the best Jeep is the 03 -04 manual TJ Rubicon followed by the 05-06 . If on road is your preference any 2018 and up "auto" JL , as long as you have warranty .
Wheelbase of the TJ is too short. The JLU is the most capable off road Jeep to date save the XJ.
You need to off road in areas that dont allow school bus wheel bases , like say the other 90% . @@SanctumOfDreams
Maybe you meant LJ in that case yes the Manual LJ Rubicon 04 is at the top as well .
Manuals are for chicks driving around town. You don’t ever see any serious off roaders with a manual transmission.
You guys had that Jeep with the AccuAir suspension on it. Would you ever consider adding that to this Jeep?
Love this. I traded my '17 JKU for a new JLUR. Although my '17 wasn't a rubicon, I somedays regret getting rid of. I was looking at doing an AEV lift and bumpers. Hind site, I could have done a dynatrac axle swap and had a pretty sweet rig that would last for a long time.
Unlimited started with the TJU, which most people call the LJ.
4:25 Which one is better Thor lighting or TenSix air compressor 🙄🤔? 11-14-23
Man I take that mpg all day. My JTR gets around 11 mpg with 37’s with a.m three inch lift and steal bumpers and a winch.
Outstanding off-roader. And while I do at least 2 weeks of off-roading a year, the problem is that I also want something comfortable on the road--suspension, steering, and interior. That's not a Jeep.
Which vehicle do you have? Maybe hiring a Bronco for the two weeks?
@Malc664 no, a first gen Raptor. I'll be in Moab and SW Colorado in 4 weeks and it's fantastic. And the 1500 miles to get there is in luxury.
The first "Unlimited" was a TJ that was a little longer. Still 2 doors. Nicknamed the LJ (for "Long Jeep". It was NOT an official Jeep designation.). When the JK was introduced, the 2-door was called the "Sport" and the 4-door was call the "Unlimited".
The Sport designation was not for the 2 door JK. Sport is the base trim line which replaced the 'Wrangler X' trim on the JK in 2009 (Sport was a previously TJ trim from 2002-2006, sitting above the X trim also introduced in 2002 and roughly equivalent to the current Sport S trim). The X/Sport trim level was always on both the JK and JKU.
The X trim on the JK functionally replaced the SE, X and Sport trim levels on the TJ.
Sport came in both 2 and 4 door.
a lot of TH-cam channels push the expensive off road vehicles with all the latest and best gadgets. They tell us we need these gadgets to drive off road but we don't need them. Simple is cheaper and more fun to drive. You don't need a computer to get you through the trails. Thanks for video on this truck. i am going to stay away from the newer off roaders and get me an older one.
Love the JK. Love the rig. Really enjoyed this video. Hang onto that Jeep for a long time. It is an awesome recovery vehicle.
Your channel used to go up Webster for vehicle tests/reviews, now it’s mostly Deer Creek. Any reason for the switch?
I'm more of an ARB guy because I like land cruisers and Australia.
The fuel efficiency negative is only a negative because you choose to make those upgrades knowing you're going to take a hit. If I lifted a Honda Civic and put 35s on it I'd take a hit on mpg. Now, you can say the negative is the Jeep's not very-aerodynamic design.
This Jeep is just done right. Roman was %100 correct.
Great JK. Put some JL style Rubicon stickers on it to update it a little
I recently retired and am looking forward to exploring western USA and Canadian mountains and forest trails. My dilema is buying a new 4 door Polaris Xpedition or a low mileage used Jeep like in this video for around the same price, how do I decide?
Unlimited started in 2005 with the TJ. The unlimited version is the LJ.
I was watching a very extensive coverage on the Overland Mountain West Expo and noticed that Toyota dominated the vehicles represented. I own a Jeep Wrangler and would say it is average at best. Could someone explain why Toyotas are becoming a more popular off road choice? How can we get Jeep to build better vehicles? I prefer Jeep over Toyota but want to spend money on quality equipment.
Really enjoy this one man video’s, and I don’t think you need to keep apologizing for being out of breath.
Keep them coming please 🤗
Jeeps are the best
I wish my JKUR with the 3.6 and 35s would get 14 mpg, I get about 12 here in Colorado
The label lifting looks just like mine power polisher lifted the damn thing. Happy Trails
Just imagine if trucks were regeared after being lifted.
i have a 2021 AEV jl370 i wil be selling next month.
How would it be for a family of 3 in a long road trip or stick with my Ram 1500?
The jeep will be fine. We just did a 4k mile trip with a family of 4 plus 2 dogs and it was comfortable enough. Would the truck have more room, comfort and power? Absolutely, but our goal was to go off roading on the trip as well and we couldnt do that in our Durango. We have a cargo box for the roof and I built a platform for my dogs in the trunk.
Edit: my jeep is a 2017 jku winter edition with a 2.5 inch AEV lift and 33s plus a synthetic winch and a truetrac limited slip rear end. Payload is only 800lbs, so packing lighter is essential vs a truck. My old 2011 f150 ecoboost with a topper had more power, a smoother ride bc of the wheelbase and slightly better gas mileage on similar trips at around 19 mpgs.
Based on my experience with a 2016 JKU, the ride will be rougher than the truck.
Depending on what size cab your truck has, there may be less passenger room in the Jeep.
Wranglers have a relatively low payload capacity. For example, the one I had only had 850lbs of payload capacity, and it was the 4 door. So, once you load up two adults and two teenagers, you've already used up 2/3 to 3/4 of payload.
Mine was also rated to tow 3500 lbs, but I think there are certain trims now that can tow 5000 lbs.
Fuel mileage will also be better with a stock truck vs. a Wrangler.
That all said, a Jeep can be a fun vehicle and an experience that will stay with you.
If you're packing a lot and staying on roads then the truck is far more comfortable. With a topper you can securely store a lot of cargo, and the ride at highway speeds is much better.
I love my Wrangler but if I'm going cross country I take my Tundra.
The
truck, by a long way.
Best vehicle EVER
Looking at a 2024 JLU base sport 2.0L With intent to add bumpers, 3.5 " lift on 35 or 37s (Mainly daily driving with light off-roading in summer time.)
Wondering if the sport will be fine ? (Drive shaft, Axel, cv joints, gear ratio, etc)
This will be my first jeep/build although I have been wanting one for many years!
Thank you TFL fam, love the content !
If you really want 37s get a Rubicon for the beefed up axles.
You will want to regear for 35s or 37s . Or the 8speed auto loose 8th gear, and will have problems staying in 7th gear.
2 months from now you need to do the same trail to see how it handles in the snow :)
Excellent thank you!
Link me to 1 video you've done where Max Tracks actually got you unstuck. I'm waiting. 🤣
Someone should build a solid axle Civic on 37's and show Roman how it's done...
Beautiful Jeep!👌😎👍
where are its trail badges? show some flare.
What trail is that? I'm new to the front range and I'm always trying to place these videos.
Great looking rig
Love it. Have 2015 version.
Still better MPG than my ram 1500
Somebody get that man some oxygen 😂
392 Hemi
Well done, Roman.
I love my Wrangler, but a truck with a topper is much better on long road trips, unless you are going on some difficult trails during your trip of course. It also depends on how much gear you are bringing.
Need the gas cans with 14mpg. Crysler reliability.
For $65k+, I'll go Rivian. 😉
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392 Roman
Five year Stellantis price increase 48.61% 🎉😂
The government ruins everything it touches.
That's literately why the founders warned us to not let them get powerful.
The creation of suffering, death, and destruction in the pursuit of more power and more control is all the government is good at.
If you think it's going to get better, I wish you the best.
only need 3 speeds.😂. i like the v8. land rovers go thru jungles. roman you're so dramatic😂😂
Gas prices aren’t high under Republicans
Use your head
I could go for some mean Tweets and some 1.79$ gas right about now...
@@richfarfugnuven6308 lol exactly
Please HEMI swap that thing
Wow, such a lack of knowledge after all these years.
Why do car "experts" always say jk instead of jku? Us 2door jk folks get tired of seeing videos that dont apply to real jeep owners.
Unlimited didn't start by meaning 4 doors, Roman kind of fell flat on his Jeep knowledge there at the end. I also wonder if he can name any of the vehicles that completed his entire pond course including the hard side of Tommy's demise?
Correct, it means long wheelbase, not 4 door.
i just can't justify spending 31,000 on an 7 year old vehicle to use as a 4x4
Better than spending 60,000 on a new vehicle to use as a 4x4
That’s how it is today
Buy a new Rubicon. Wait 7 years. Then upgrade it for serious off roading.
You can do a lot more with it than just off roading. They ride nice on the street and the highway too. It's a do anything and go anywhere vehicle.
other than off road it's not that great a vehicle
Sorry...the perfect off roader has two fewer doors.
Boring…running out of ideas at TFL I see
Crappy
That interior is straight out of some cheap rental car 😂😂😂
Yeah not interested in stellantis(Chrysler) products. Don’t care how off roady it is. Waiting for the star of the show, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, which looks to be a well rounded vehicle that does a lot of things right.
Because they're reliable right.. I mean nothing has changed on them since 2010 I frickin hope so! 😂😂😂
@Rmaxilla you would think, but they are STILL having recalls....not that reliable anymore
Colorado is the mid-sized truck to buy. More options, less money, more reliable
My wrangler has been more reliable than our Tacoma ever was. That truck was nothing but transmission issues and cheap interior that creaked and fell apart in your hands.
@@shiftmotorsports9803 my asssss. I would never buy a shitty GM product 👎