Thank you! More of that BRaptor wheeling soon. Lost Trail was a great warm up. Moab vids coming next, then we’ll get out to some tougher trails in the Owyhees.
Will and team, I watched lots of videos from lots of TH-camrs, and you guys seem to cover the Overlanding, but now the basic rock crawling we all do. Nice to finally see some common sense and reality in these videos that help all of us get better. Watching that loud, clicking noise and you guys figure out what it was is a gift that we all should pay attention to. After watching, you guys find that noise, I have to find that exact same noise myself. Great cinematography great video and I love my V2R Patch. Have a great week and look forward to the next one.
You're going to love those Nitto's! You're probably going to get more adventurous than you have in the past, but don't forget who all is with you on your longer trips. Chris needs a set of Nitto's now, so you're not recovering him all the time!
Good Morning. Like everyone else has said, great video, camera use is awesome. Rubicon is super close to where I live, been a few times, I have never done the trail. My Tundra would not have it. But your jeeps will have a blast ( drivers will enjoy it as well). There is a little kiosk in old town called "The Enchanted Forest". They have the best little pasties when you feel like eating. Can not wait to see the new adventures....Cheers..
Good morning.. Great vid.. creaking and popping noises.. a friend works a tire suspension shop in the SoCal high desert.. they have done 100's of suspension upgrades plus normal brake and shock work.. this is what learned from them.. On all through bolts etc.. they use Permatex brake lube.. stops the noises from bolt bind.. I added a good PTFE spray lube to everything else.. I use WD40 one because of the spray nozzle.. my jeep, 1998 XY.. Thanks again for a great vid..
The JKU may be the oldest model, but it's still very much capable like the 392 and the Bronco raptor. It's the driver not the rig which makes it look like it is obsolete.
Still working on my rock crawling skills for sure. I love my JKU, she’s a mountain goat! The fellow that struggled wasn’t aired down and his tires were looking pretty tired. Gotta give him props for being out though!
I have a few things from Raffi on my XJ. He's always had a rep for doing good work/building good stuff. Looked like a fun day! Hopefully, Chris is sorted out; that pop would drive me nuts 😜
As someone who is moving to idaho in the next couple years, I'm happy to see stuff like this and places to explore. I'd love to get with you when I move up there
Enjoyed the video, and the one posted by Brad in the San Rafael Swell, Behind the Reef Road - I've been on that route many times; (you were on that trip). You mention new Nitto Ridge Grappler MT for your vehicle. I had the same on a 4 Dr. Rubicon for 5 years. Last fall after a long trip, I was told I needed new shocks & along with that they put on new tires, Toyo Open Country MT. (My friend owns 3 Big O Tire shops & advises me.) Toyo, Falken, Yokohama, Cooper, NItto, BF Goodrich, Milestar....I've seen all these brands (highly rated & promoted) spoken of & used by many that have you tube sites or post on other sites. And I've seen the discussions re MT, the step down from that & AT tires. I had a 2 dr. Rubicon (a while back) & the Nitto MT's were used & then taken off & Goodyear Wrangler Dura Trac put on. It climbed & did rock just fine and was smooth on dirt & highway. Myself I've found no difference between the Toyo and NItto. (Will, you need not respond to this; good luck in your travel & be safe, always).
My Behind the Reef vid is coming out soon. Really appreciate this comment. The best way to know tires is to run a bunch of different ones to see what you like best. Wish you could test drive them.
I love that song…and thought it was a great metaphor for the trail. Somewhere between hard and easy. Probably too deep of a cut though for most to make sense of that 😂
Looks like an awesome place to go play for the day! I’m super excited about my new Metal Cloak suspension and I can’t wait to test it out. (Though we don’t have the same cool rocks you do)
Those stock front drivesahafts are garbage IMO! Chris replaced his with a double cardan joint driveshaft a while ago. Last I heard from Chris, he fixed it by adjustting that control arm clip. Hopefully that does it!
Let’s get a part two on this one in dryer conditions so you all pass the optional harder obstacles. I’ve done them all in my JKU on 35” Nittos. It’s a good time!
We’re going to wheel a ton of the Owyhee trails…and go hit the difficult spur of Lost too. Just doing it one level at a time. The series is meant to show a progression so folks can learn with me as I take harder trails.
Great video how about doing a video on all your upgrades and why you choose the upgrades versus other options to those upgrades. Or do you already have that video . I always hit the thumbs up button that way I don’t miss anything but I’m finding that some of the same videos will show as not watched and the thumbs up is taken down. So I will start to rewatch it again and definitely remember what is going on in the video. Probably TH-cam taking the thumbs up off or something is going on. It’s not just your channel I see it on all the channels that I subscribe to . I definitely don’t mind rewatching a video it’s just something that I’m seeing more of lately. Definitely can’t wait to see your next videos. Cheers!!!
Hey what's up! If you ever get out here to Southern California we would love to take your crew on some amazing trails! We are also headed up to the rubicon for the first time this summer around the end of July! cheers!
AWESOME VIDEO!!! We have wheel that area all the time and I have never heard of this trail. How can we find this trail? I tried looking on OnX but nothing. Looks like a perfect trail for us to run. Thanks for the great video.
@@ouroff-roadeo1065 LOL. No problem, that actually happens more than you'd think. Diff Hanger isn't on OnX. It's a trail I've been asked not to share coordinates for...but I'm sure if you ask around Local groups you can find it!
@@Venture2Roam awesome thanks that’s the way I plan to do with my Braptor. Love that you have done Bronco Raptor content here. Would love to see more. Especially if your friend makes any changes to it
@@TheGreekbull You'll be seeing a LOT of that BRaptor :). My next 3 vids are from Moab where Lance came along and we did some really fun stuff! I need to figure out how to feature it a little more during our vids..but you'll be seeing it on the trail with me a ton. Cheers!
The road noise is actually pretty low. I’ve been surprised by how quiet they are. So far, I’m really happy with them. Just got back from Moab (vids coming soon) and they did really well out there on harder obstacles.
Did you hear me say like 3 times that we're doing the Rubicon this year? lol. Next three vids are all Moab vids. Behind the Reef, Metal Masher, and Hells Revenge.
@@Venture2Roam I did hear you say that, I’m saying thats what I would expect to see. I hope to see you on the other ones as well. It just blows my mind you have more Jeep than most people can afford and I’ve never seen it do anything difficult yet.
Will needs to upgrade those sliders prior to the Rubicon. Otherwise he should expect body damage. Fordyce...I don't think so. Rubicon yes,. Fordyce...asking for trouble in a Jeep that nice. (assuming he wants to get through without body damage)
How about KO2 39x13.5x17? They are 79lbs. which makes them 11lbs. lighter than your current 38 Nittos, you get bigger tire with less weight and A/T should last you longer than M/T.
KO2s are great tires, they come stock on the 392XR and I put about 5K off-road miles on them. Right now I’m liking the Nitto Trail Grapplers and the MT treads for how I’m using the 392..but I wouldn’t steer anyone away from KO2s.
@@Venture2Roam When he lifted his jeep with the metal cloak parts you need to upgrade the front drive shaft to correct the flex angle. At first it’s fine but after flexing out over time it’ll Wear out. That’s most likely what the popping is from. Just look under the JK and look at the torn boot on front drive line.
@@ccwstraightshooter9761we found the source in the video. We show Lance finding where the sound was coming from. Chris upgraded to a high clearance drive shaft a long time ago.
@@Venture2RoamIv got the new rock sport blacks on my gladiator and there awesome. They are going to take a nice piece of the falcon 3.3 market that’s for sure.
I am debating on which lift to put on my 2021 White 392, I have the XR package but like you want to run a larger tire to simply make the trails a breeze. I have seen a lot of hype on this metal cloak suspension but have never really heard of them until recently. Did you get your suspension kit for free? Or did you research and choose this kit based on its merits and track record? I am considering everything from a TeraFlex kit to an AEV kit, but am keeping my options open. It’s hard to trust influencers on social media today, especially when it comes to new companies making these suspension kits and all the corners I see being cut.
I think AEV, Teraflex, and MetalCloak all make great suspensions. I’ve run all three. MetalCloak is a channel sponsor, but I chose them because they are made in the US and high quality. Brad made a great vid comparing suspensions that’s worth a watch too.
@@Venture2RoamOh come on Will, you understand his question. 😂 He's just trying to put you guys down for being careful with expensive rigs. Karen pops up in every comment section. Ha Great video!
We said it looked like the Spaceballs helmet. Hahahahaha!!!! If you drove it you wouldn’t care, like me. Sorry Will should have read your post first. Hahahahahaha
So refreshing to see a Bronco Raptor actually wheel. And Lost Trail is always a good one. It's a great trail for beginner rock crawlers
Thank you! More of that BRaptor wheeling soon. Lost Trail was a great warm up. Moab vids coming next, then we’ll get out to some tougher trails in the Owyhees.
Want another shot at wheeling with you guys @boisewheelin
@@AngerManagementOverland I don’t think we’ve wheeled together yet
@@BoiseWheeler you invited me up Aldape Summit a month ago…ish. I had to back out. At the time I had a Area 51 Badlands on 37s.
Will and team, I watched lots of videos from lots of TH-camrs, and you guys seem to cover the Overlanding, but now the basic rock crawling we all do. Nice to finally see some common sense and reality in these videos that help all of us get better. Watching that loud, clicking noise and you guys figure out what it was is a gift that we all should pay attention to. After watching, you guys find that noise, I have to find that exact same noise myself. Great cinematography great video and I love my V2R Patch. Have a great week and look forward to the next one.
So glad you like the patch!! And thanks for this comment. It’s 100% my intent to show how we learn and discover things as we go!
You're going to love those Nitto's! You're probably going to get more adventurous than you have in the past, but don't forget who all is with you on your longer trips. Chris needs a set of Nitto's now, so you're not recovering him all the time!
100% doing harder trails this year. Gonna be a blast! I’d love to get Chris some Nittos if I could!
Those Nittos are sweet!
Good Morning. Like everyone else has said, great video, camera use is awesome. Rubicon is super close to where I live, been a few times, I have never done the trail. My Tundra would not have it. But your jeeps will have a blast ( drivers will enjoy it as well). There is a little kiosk in old town called "The Enchanted Forest". They have the best little pasties when you feel like eating. Can not wait to see the new adventures....Cheers..
Thanks for the tip on the pastries!! I’m definitely looking that up.
Hi Will, love the cinematography, the trails and your rigs are amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate that you are watching and take the time to comment. Cheers!
Good morning.. Great vid.. creaking and popping noises.. a friend works a tire suspension shop in the SoCal high desert.. they have done 100's of suspension upgrades plus normal brake and shock work.. this is what learned from them..
On all through bolts etc.. they use Permatex brake lube.. stops the noises from bolt bind.. I added a good PTFE spray lube to everything else.. I use WD40 one because of the spray nozzle.. my jeep, 1998 XY..
Thanks again for a great vid..
Fantastic tip! I’m going to try that.
Thanks for the tips! I’ll give that a try!!
The JKU may be the oldest model, but it's still very much capable like the 392 and the Bronco raptor. It's the driver not the rig which makes it look like it is obsolete.
I love this comment. So true. Chris is a great driver BTW…but those JKUs are still very capable..just not as fast 😂
Still working on my rock crawling skills for sure. I love my JKU, she’s a mountain goat! The fellow that struggled wasn’t aired down and his tires were looking pretty tired. Gotta give him props for being out though!
I have a few things from Raffi on my XJ. He's always had a rep for doing good work/building good stuff.
Looked like a fun day! Hopefully, Chris is sorted out; that pop would drive me nuts 😜
Yep Chris got it sorted!
It was really distracting! I kept waiting for the pop on every obstacle! 😅
As someone who is moving to idaho in the next couple years, I'm happy to see stuff like this and places to explore. I'd love to get with you when I move up there
So glad you liked the vid! You’re going to love Idaho!!
Enjoyed the video, and the one posted by Brad in the San Rafael Swell, Behind the Reef Road - I've been on that route many times; (you were on that trip). You mention new Nitto Ridge Grappler MT for your vehicle. I had the same on a 4 Dr. Rubicon for 5 years. Last fall after a long trip, I was told I needed new shocks & along with that they put on new tires, Toyo Open Country MT. (My friend owns 3 Big O Tire shops & advises me.)
Toyo, Falken, Yokohama, Cooper, NItto, BF Goodrich, Milestar....I've seen all these brands (highly rated & promoted) spoken of & used by many that have you tube sites or post on other sites. And I've seen the discussions re MT, the step down from that & AT tires. I had a 2 dr. Rubicon (a while back) & the Nitto MT's were used & then taken off & Goodyear Wrangler Dura Trac put on. It climbed & did rock just fine and was smooth on dirt & highway. Myself I've found no difference between the Toyo and NItto. (Will, you need not respond to this; good luck in your travel & be safe, always).
My Behind the Reef vid is coming out soon. Really appreciate this comment. The best way to know tires is to run a bunch of different ones to see what you like best. Wish you could test drive them.
Hate clicking/popping sounds like that. They always make me freak out. Glad you figured it out. Great vid as always.
Thanks man. Pops are all gone now (I think).
Thx Will, enjoyed the ride with you and the guys. Youser on the music intro....Lola...My mother in law's name was Lola, but she wasn't a man. LOL.
I love that song…and thought it was a great metaphor for the trail. Somewhere between hard and easy. Probably too deep of a cut though for most to make sense of that 😂
Looks like an awesome place to go play for the day! I’m super excited about my new Metal Cloak suspension and I can’t wait to test it out. (Though we don’t have the same cool rocks you do)
It was a great practice run and an awesome way to spend the day. I think you're going to love that MetalCloak suspension!
I have a 3.5" Teraflex lift and had the same sound, particularly when turning. It ended up being my front stock driveshaft.
Those stock front drivesahafts are garbage IMO! Chris replaced his with a double cardan joint driveshaft a while ago. Last I heard from Chris, he fixed it by adjustting that control arm clip. Hopefully that does it!
@Venture2Roam Sweet, good for him! The stock probably holds up if you don't lift the Jeep, but that's no fun.
A good next step to run for rubicon practice is meatgrinder and upper/lower gatekeeper.
Totally Agree. You'll see us hit that trail soon.
Great video. Not sure Iv ever heard “a pinstriped jeep, is a happy jeep”. Lol. Your Rubicon trip sounds a like great patreon trip if you ask me. Lol
Maybe next year for the Patreon trip. This year we are just learning it ourselves…but I agree that would be a fun trip!
Let’s get a part two on this one in dryer conditions so you all pass the optional harder obstacles. I’ve done them all in my JKU on 35” Nittos. It’s a good time!
We’re going to wheel a ton of the Owyhee trails…and go hit the difficult spur of Lost too. Just doing it one level at a time. The series is meant to show a progression so folks can learn with me as I take harder trails.
Great video
how about doing a video on all your upgrades and why you choose the upgrades versus other options to those upgrades. Or do you already have that video . I always hit the thumbs up button that way I don’t miss anything but I’m finding that some of the same videos will show as not watched and the thumbs up is taken down. So I will start to rewatch it again and definitely remember what is going on in the video. Probably TH-cam taking the thumbs up off or something is going on. It’s not just your channel I see it on all the channels that I subscribe to . I definitely don’t mind rewatching a video it’s just something that I’m seeing more of lately. Definitely can’t wait to see your next videos. Cheers!!!
I’m grateful for your support! Good idea on the video topic, I’ll put that on the list.
Hey what's up! If you ever get out here to Southern California we would love to take your crew on some amazing trails! We are also headed up to the rubicon for the first time this summer around the end of July! cheers!
We're definitely coming to SoCal at some point...just exactly sure when yet!
@@Venture2Roam Copy that! Welp! as I say hit us up! Think you would really enjoy the big bear area.. !
I know were you guys are at... I took my full size Gmc Sierra down that
Yep, it’s called Lost Trail. A great beginner trail.
AWESOME VIDEO!!! We have wheel that area all the time and I have never heard of this trail. How can we find this trail? I tried looking on OnX but nothing. Looks like a perfect trail for us to run. Thanks for the great video.
So glad you liked it!! I ran it again this week to test a different vehicle I’m working on. Lost Trail is definitely in OnX!
@@Venture2Roam oh ok so it’s off of Lost Trail? We have ran that trail several times so we will go check it out. Thank you.
@@Venture2Roam Oh geezzz I commented on the wrong video, I was actually wondering about the Diff Hanger trail lol. OOPS 🤣🤣Wrong video lol.
@@ouroff-roadeo1065 LOL. No problem, that actually happens more than you'd think. Diff Hanger isn't on OnX. It's a trail I've been asked not to share coordinates for...but I'm sure if you ask around Local groups you can find it!
@@Venture2Roam oh ok gotchya! Thanks I'll do that thanks.
What model wheels are those on the 392? Look like they may be Method Bead Grip? Great video!
Yes bead grips. For me they are the best option. Lightweight, but can still go single digit PSI. I’ve had them down to 4 PSI no problems.
@@Venture2Roam awesome thanks that’s the way I plan to do with my Braptor. Love that you have done Bronco Raptor content here. Would love to see more. Especially if your friend makes any changes to it
@@TheGreekbull You'll be seeing a LOT of that BRaptor :). My next 3 vids are from Moab where Lance came along and we did some really fun stuff! I need to figure out how to feature it a little more during our vids..but you'll be seeing it on the trail with me a ton. Cheers!
@@Venture2Roam that’s awesome! Looking forward to your new videos!
Stock differentials ? Or chromoly axles shafts ? For the 38s
Really nice videos btw !! 🤙🏻
All stock so far, but not for long 😎
If a Jeep isn't making weird noises... how are you supposed to know it works?
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You will have to let me take you again! You guys missed a few great obstacles
We'll definitely go back..it's such a great trail to just test stuff out on.
This was a great shakedown run! I also found that my sway bar disconnect has stopped working😅!
Oh no!
I saw you three wheel in the video but didn’t notice while on the trail.
@@AngerManagementOverland still had pretty good flex…but definitely could have more!
@@frontierstateoverland3816 MORE FLEX. When you get your front Swaybar disconnect and remove the rear. You’ll have flex for days!!!!
Hey Will, how are the Trail Grapplers on the road..noise wise? I have 37 KM3 right now and thinking of making the jump to TGs.
The road noise is actually pretty low. I’ve been surprised by how quiet they are. So far, I’m really happy with them. Just got back from Moab (vids coming soon) and they did really well out there on harder obstacles.
With a Jeep that built I expect to see trails like the Rubicon, Fourdyce and Prichett Canyon.
Did you hear me say like 3 times that we're doing the Rubicon this year? lol. Next three vids are all Moab vids. Behind the Reef, Metal Masher, and Hells Revenge.
@@Venture2Roam I did hear you say that, I’m saying thats what I would expect to see. I hope to see you on the other ones as well. It just blows my mind you have more Jeep than most people can afford and I’ve never seen it do anything difficult yet.
Will needs to upgrade those sliders prior to the Rubicon. Otherwise he should expect body damage. Fordyce...I don't think so. Rubicon yes,. Fordyce...asking for trouble in a Jeep that nice. (assuming he wants to get through without body damage)
@@t.o.f.t.s.you nailed it. That’s the next change coming to the 392.
@@ajscm6748I like to go a bit slower than other channels. Slow build, slowly show the progression…it’s just my style.
How about KO2 39x13.5x17? They are 79lbs. which makes them 11lbs. lighter than your current 38 Nittos, you get bigger tire with less weight and A/T should last you longer than M/T.
KO2s are great tires, they come stock on the 392XR and I put about 5K off-road miles on them. Right now I’m liking the Nitto Trail Grapplers and the MT treads for how I’m using the 392..but I wouldn’t steer anyone away from KO2s.
It’s your front driveline boot
What are you referring to?
The popping sound on your buddies silver Jeep JK. On your harder trails video
@@Venture2Roam
When he lifted his jeep with the metal cloak parts you need to upgrade the front drive shaft to correct the flex angle. At first it’s fine but after flexing out over time it’ll Wear out. That’s most likely what the popping is from. Just look under the JK and look at the torn boot on front drive line.
We found the source on the rear control arm
@@ccwstraightshooter9761we found the source in the video. We show Lance finding where the sound was coming from. Chris upgraded to a high clearance drive shaft a long time ago.
2.5 or 3.5 Metalcloak? What shocks you running! Their new black springs?
I have 3.5, Chris has 4.5. Right now I’m running the Falcon Pro 3.0 shocks, but would love to try out the Blacks. I hear they are really good.
@@Venture2RoamIv got the new rock sport blacks on my gladiator and there awesome. They are going to take a nice piece of the falcon 3.3 market that’s for sure.
I am debating on which lift to put on my 2021 White 392, I have the XR package but like you want to run a larger tire to simply make the trails a breeze. I have seen a lot of hype on this metal cloak suspension but have never really heard of them until recently. Did you get your suspension kit for free? Or did you research and choose this kit based on its merits and track record? I am considering everything from a TeraFlex kit to an AEV kit, but am keeping my options open. It’s hard to trust influencers on social media today, especially when it comes to new companies making these suspension kits and all the corners I see being cut.
I think AEV, Teraflex, and MetalCloak all make great suspensions. I’ve run all three. MetalCloak is a channel sponsor, but I chose them because they are made in the US and high quality. Brad made a great vid comparing suspensions that’s worth a watch too.
Love OnX, do you SHARE?
Right on. What do you mean share?
@@Venture2Roam 🤔
What were you guys spotting for?
Practice. We’re talking about practice. 😂
🤣 “We’re talking about PRACTICE!”
I don’t understand your question.
@@Venture2RoamOh come on Will, you understand his question. 😂
He's just trying to put you guys down for being careful with expensive rigs. Karen pops up in every comment section. Ha
Great video!
@@StlrNtn95😅 Seems like it, but I try to never assume..I’ve been wrong before.
Trail grapplers are so overkill for your wheeling don’t ya think? Your dirt roads are fine with some all seasons
Keep watching. We're doing much harder trails this year. This was just a warm up trail.
All seasons don’t cut it, even for dirt roads let alone the sharp , rocky terrain we have out here. A set of good all terrains are the bare minimum.
Volcanic Basalt + thin carcass all terrain = blown rubber!!!
I am concerned with my C rated KO2s but I will run’em til they’re gone.
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Not a fan of the Darth Vader helmet inspired fenders on that bronco 🤮
Lol. They are OK from some angles and just ridiculous looking from others. I think they are more of a Space Balls helmet than a Darth Vader 😂
We said it looked like the Spaceballs helmet. Hahahahaha!!!! If you drove it you wouldn’t care, like me.
Sorry Will should have read your post first. Hahahahahaha