Which motor do you have? And what do you recommend? We're going to Illinois in the morning to look at a jgc trailhawk v6. We've test drove 17s, 18s, 19s and a 2021. 1 v8 and 3 v6.
Great video... is there a bypass for the staircase? Thinking about attempting it with a ‘21 GC “Trail Rated” Limited... stick skids... no rails (yet)... the staircase looks treacherous!
Yes. You can avoid that section completely and just circle back to gain the trail in. Broken Arrow is a out and back. Thanks . I wouldnt do the staircase in a vehicle that is not lifted without rock rails.
Great video, great trail! I see Brad @Prodigal Overland (7:05) was with y'all; or should I say I saw you in his video of same excursion as well? Congratulations to all. BTW, do you guys use the Hill Descent/Ascent or not?
I do use the Ascent mode when it applies, i.e. where I want the Jeep to figure it out. I have found using auto mode in 2nd gear really smoothes out the throttle. Also 2nd oe 3rd in rock mode. Descent mode is descent...lol... I use it on occasion. If super steep, just the normal brake.
I use the assent mode a lot. Helps stability when going up. Don't like descend mode that much because tapping gas pedal going downhill is awkward. But that is just me.
Hey there, I wanted to respond to your comment on our sump being beat up but RU-vid wouldn't let me for some reason. It seems to glitch out some time. And yes the sumps beat up. replacement should be in the mail soon! Hope to meet up sometime!
This is a great video. I have seen other stock vehicles doing this same trail and obstacles. I am currently in the market for a 2019/2020 GC I don't particularly what the air ride system. So probably a Limited. I can modify the suspension and add my own underbody protection. We are also looking at a 4runner TRD-off road. It is my wife's car so she will get to decide.
@@volodymyrprosov6134 shortly after this post (the next week) we got a 2020 4 runner TRD pro. We rented and drove the GC trailhawk along with 4 others that were on our list (to be sure we could live with the vehichke). The GC was rock solid. But the 4 runner felt right for us. We could not be happier.
Awesome video! I recently took delivery of a 2020 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk with the Hemi V8 and Security Protection 1 and 2 but did not get come with Rock Rails! I have been Looking at Chief Products but the MOPAR Rock Rails can be installed by the Dealership and keep everything under warranty since I got the Extended one because of all the Electronics and the Air Bag System! How do you like the MOPAR Rock Rails? as a side note I read in a forum that Mopar first generation Rock Rail had a small Side Step Similar to the Chief Product have you seen or heard anything about that one? Great Video! I was hoping to take my Trailhawk to the Jeep Jamboree in Ouray Colorado this year but will be busy with a family function so will have to wait till next year, I was out there back in 2000 in my 1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo Up Country V8 when it was a Magnum 5.2L engine but I much prefer the Hemi 5.7L.
The molar rails are neat and tidy. Didn't want steps sticking out. I grabbed the two extra armor plates from Chief products. Protects diff which stock plate is plastic and radiator with the front plate. Have also added harken tired which are .75 inch gain in clearance.
@@pscruising5486 Thank you for the INFO I will keep that in mind! I am all in for making sure that all Vital Areas are Armored UP! I do not want the FULL Step Bar Type Rock Rails but the kind that adds about 3-4 inches to the side so it can be used as a Step I have a 2 Dogs and my 7 year old Siberian Female in having some issues with her Rear Leg so a Step will aid getting in and out and my wife is short so she needs a step too! I do not want to get FULL Blown Nerf Bars :(
Makes sense for your particular application of your rails. I also put a light bar behind the lower balance. Just curious about your name. You mil or ex mil?
@@pscruising5486 Ex-Military Served 6 years in the US Navy before getting Hurt and spend almost 10 years in a wheelchair but 5 Spinal Cord Surgeries later I can sort walk very short distances and for Rehab the Doc told me to go out and to the things I like to do so I went out and got a 2020 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in Feb!
Great video of a great adventure in a fitting place! Question: it did not look like you aired down at all! Did you and, if yes, to what psi? What kind of tires? Thanks. (Usually, in similar surroundings, I air down to around 15 or so.)
Wifey here... Sorry for the late response! We were probably aired down to 23 - 25. At that time, I think we had the stock tires. We now have 31" Falken Wildpeaks.
I am curious where did you get the dash pad cover for your GC Trailhawk? My wife and I just bought a 2020 Trailhawk and that would be a good first mod. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Enjoyed coming along. Gerhard from Canada. Stay safe everyone!
Aaron Young I have a 2016 JGC Overland, Trail Rated. I ordered it here in Atlanta, GA, to my specs. Took delivery of it here in March 2016, drove it in the States for almost a year and in April of 2017 had it transported to Greece where it remains to this date; I use it there from April to October of every year as I spent half the year there, rest here. I do some serious off-roading, though not extreme. I never had any issues with the suspension...or any other ones with my Jeep. The only small problems: around 7,000 miles the leather on the driver's seat, under my left thigh, as I go in and out, started to show some wear and tear; and the header on the rear right passenger seat, where it is next to the coat hanger, has a small tear, since I bought, but did not notice it then until later. Terrific car on and off road...either daily driver, commuter or adventurer. One of the best three cars of my life thus far; I am 72 yrs old, and have purchased thus far 38 cars in the eight countries that I have lived in. That should tell you something, no? Oh, yes...I forgot to add: no mods on mine! Still as it came, virgin from its mother.
Nicely done! Your Trailhawk will do even more than that! I've taken my 17 Trailhawk out to several tough trails in Moab and through way too hard trails in Big Bear and it has tackled them all, much to the surprise of onlookers!
Hi and yep I am running the 265 Hawkens. That is still a 31 inch tire. No rubbing at all on the trail. In aero mode, only if you go hardover with the steering and then just barely. Stuff you cant see is the armor from Bill over at Chief Products. I got rid of the two plastic pieces ( front plate and case cover ) for the real stuff. Also put Mopar rock rails on. Like to compare thoughts sometime on future stuff. More vids to come!
my jeep is almost identical. 17 trailhawk w/luxury pack in white. are you running 275/65/18? i just put on 265/65/18 wildpeaks yesterday. enjoying them but i can see where i might have to go to the 275 eventually. are you rubbing when off roading? running lifting links?
(aka PS Cruising) She is running on 265/65/r18 Hawkens. No rubbing at all on the trail with the Hawkens . In aero mode, only if you go hardover with the steering and then just barely.
well done! it too surprised me at hells revenge last year. took through through almost every obstacle. i'm in the market for some steel bumpers if anyone comes up with good looking ones for some added piece of mind.
Don't be a Dick dude! What is with all the smart-ass condescending insults? I hope that isn't your wife or girlfriend that you keep repeatedly insulting. That is a sure fire way to destroy a relationship.
Yes it is the wife. And if you think that is condescending or insulting, you have some thin skin and No sense of humor. We are pretty new to off roading so I chuckled at our dress etc. Move along
let me tell you about the capabilities of the trailhawk. it will take me places im too scared to go to. needs a few things to turn it into a complete monster.: 1 bigger tire. 32 inch KO2 ftw. will give you 0.7 addional inches of ground clearance over stock. 2: a 20 inch hidden light bar by rough country because the headlights are barely adequate for lit roads. 3: rock rails from anyone reputable or Chief products 4: if possible a hidden winch bumper and winch from Chief products, if not possible, or even to supplement a winch, a set of X bull or maxtrax traction boars, a long handled shovel, heavy duty ratchet straps, high lift jack and a More Power Puller and soft shackles. Basically asides from 1K for tires, another 1K and you will be all set. The End. It will take you to the end of the earth and back
You and I think alike. Since making the video, I have added all the armor Chief products makes, mopar rock rails, I have the hidden winch mount sitting in the garage because I need to adapt it and the base plate for towing it behind my RV. Havent decided on where to put lighting. I like it on the Rhino Roof rack but also in the grill area. I have the maxtracks, and accesories for recovery. Cheers
ARXDMOS Hi, great info/ advice on the mods needed. FYI, three days ago I got my new 2020 JGC Trailhawk and plan on having it modified; I'll follow all your recommendations. However, as I am not good at this, would you recommend a mechanic to have them done and done correctly? I live in Atlanta, GA. Anyone relatively near would do...but I am prepared to go farther, if it's the right place, per your opinion. Thanks. BTW, how are you enjoying yours up there in Canada? Any problems with it since you bought it?
Because we are silly and not REALLY looking to grow a RU-vid channel. We're just having fun. Thanks for the comment and sorry for the way late response
I have one million problems.I live in Greece.Watching your video I wonder how much blessed are you? Be always in such a mood to make videos like this!!!Yiannis Varkoulis
