@@fordfiveohh I think the first thing after those big off road tires and a modest lift would be a set of e lockers or air lockers. You can get them for the renegade and they would allow for lower throttle crawling. I don't think you can get a low range gearbox in there as I think the differential for the transmission feeds right into the center diff in place of one of the two half shafts. I'd have to check. Still the renegade is surprisingly capable and with just a few mods (say 5k in add ons) it can hang with even pretty well modded out wranglers.
@@mizinoinovermyhead.7523 Hello! I'm from Brazil and I have a Renegade 2.0 Turbodiesel 4x4. I read your comment and didn't understand it very well, as I don't speak English. But, is it possible to install a rear differential lock on the renegade? (Sorry for my bad English). Thanks!
I just bought a trail hawk for my wife this weekend and we live near a state park in Indiana. drove through it just for kicks down a road that is for 4x4 only and we went right up this road that a big truck had just gotten stuck on lol little renegade doesn't have a lot of horsepower but its ridiculous well built
Put a one inch Eibach spring lift and 225/65 17 BF Goodrich TA KO2 on otherwise stock 2016 Renegade Trailhawk. Fun for moderate trails & still drivable daily. Like a goat - small and capable, good for beach and trails. Not for expert or extreme rock crawling but loads of fun at a really reasonable price. I also own a 1997 TJ stick with: 35s 6 inch Rubicon lift & winch - 44s. JEEP life.
Renegades (and new jeeps) are so underrated. So happy to see someone proving the mettle of one of these things. You won't be climbing 5 foot rock faces, but you clearly get a heavy dose of off road ability without sacrificing daily practicality or a hefty price tag ($30K loaded trailhawk is pretty damn reasonable). You get car handling, Jeep look and fun. It's perfect for those of us that want it all. I think people get way too hung up on the fact Fiat bought Chrysler. Jeep is still the same company, they just have new people funding their operations. Fiat has taken more from Jeep than vice versa. They're doing an excellent job of bringing their lineup into the modern era, and this proves it. It proved you don't need a straight axle, 6 inches of lift, 35 in. tires, and a v6/v8 to have some fun on the trail. I hope to get a renegade trailhawk as my next ride, and lift it like this one! Great video!
Eric Greening you can get a loaded one for 20 k with low miles a renegade trailhawk that is beat part is it gets 30mpg highway Fuel efficient,can go pretty much anywhere, reliable, and affordable
Eric Greening I don't like the look of the Renegade that much, but the new Compass looks great, imo! If it uses the same powertrain and suspension as the Renegade, I could seriously see one with this lift and tires in my future! :) I have a Subaru Crosstrek now, and it's been in the dirt a few times. ;)
I've thoroughly enjoyed mine (2016 Sport 1.4 4x4 with MT). It's a fun, practical daily driver and as a bonus you get some off road ability and foul weather confidence. Bought new, now at 60k trouble free; would definitely buy again. Of course I'm a little upset that they're getting rid of my six speed for next year.
Spend a little extra and get a used Cherokee trailhawk. You’ll be glad you have the extra space and power if you get the v6. Plus it has an actual transfer case with low range and a real locker on the back. I have one and love it. You can get a used Cherokee TH in the low $20s.
I think we sometimes forget the simple pleasure of those first times out on a fun trail. I look at this and think just how many people just might decide to buy a small Jeep and venture off road in a safe environment. If it gets people into the off road life style and builds the Jeep name then why would we not ask them along on some trail runs. You never know who the next Wrangler owner might be. But he just might start in a Renegade or Cherokee. And i think thats a very good thing. Good Job Eddie and Cindy.
Actually I traded a Rubicon for a renegade Lol..more relaxed ride and still a trailhawk plus turbo.. heated steering wheel.. heated seats . leather..snow sand mud.rock mode..😊..my Rubicon was meant for hard off roaders Lol
Great video, it is good to see someone do a video to show how capable the Renegade is...Hope this will quieten down the Haters...Everyone should just be glad Jeep is thriving...It is good for all! We know it isn't a Wrangler, just the same as a Wrangler isn't a CJ.....
+Tony Inglima LOL!! Are you kidding? We couldn't have done it without your help and we're so grateful that you were willing to join us and help spot me over the rocks. Thanks for everything :)
+Baticon It's mostly guys with little dick syndrome. I'm a Wrangler guy, but getting my wife to get a Renegade Trailhawk so I can drive it sometimes :P. I think it's a neat little Jeep.
+Baticon not to mention jeeps are being sold worldwide, not just in some american states where driving huge trucks is as normal as we europeans drive small-mid sized cars... its cool to own a super lifted wrangler if you live in ___ (wherever in america you can own a car like that without worrying about parking, gas prices and stuff) but if you live in my city (barcelona, spain) youre definitely gonna skip owning a wrangler for your daily drives. thats my case, i bought a renegade trailhawk a few months back and i couldnt be happier. yes, i would love to live in utah and own a svt raptor LOL but since that wont happen and i live in a super packed city the renegade is just perfect :)
i love how this renegade owner wasnt afraid to take on the offroading trails that trail rated renegade was made for and i love how he wasnt afraid of getting a few dents here and there, those dents arent really dents when you consider how they add character to the little bad ass renegade.
That's awesome! We took a stock Renegade on Hells Revenge in Moab, UT and... it survived but man was it sketchy! There were times we had people holding it down so it didn't roll because of the lack of flex. All the people we passed were like, "you took THAT on Hell's Revenege?!" Crazy stuff!
Took a stock renegade trailhawk off road the other day. Not just small trails but areas designed for lifted jeeps with lockers. Despite a huge pucker factor and being very careful not to scrape it, it got up steep rock gardens and through a trail people avoided in lifted trucks. Led to some great views. The brake torque differential system Jeep uses can be difficult but once you understand how it works you can get over anything even riding the skid plate. A lift, some real tires, and some rock sliders are now in the future.
IMO, the Jeep Renegade is a great platform for modifying because of it's small size and short overhangs. It's modern suspension will make it more comfortable and stable on the road, too.
I know this is an older video, but damn, the production value and editing on this are amazing! This could be a Jeep commercial for the Renegade and Wrangler, as well as the offroading hobby itself. It's crazy that you only have 75k subs, with you having such great content compared to other channels.
Seeing the lifted Jeep Renegade Trailhawk was actually inspiring to watch... I've seen so much hatred towards the new Jeep Renegade but I'm glad there are people out there that take their Renegade Trailhawk out to play with Wranglers on the rocks :)
+AWDfreak Clearly, the Renegade isn't for everyone and without question, it's no Wrangler but really, I don't think Jeep ever intended it to be one. We already have 2 built up Wranglers but still love our Renegade.
Wayalife That's the point! You're one of the few who "gets it!" It's NOT supposed to be the Jeep Wrangler, and it's literally best-in-class for off-road capability compared to the other subcompact crossovers (which, oddly enough, my Subaru XV Crosstrek is also compared to). Sure, it won't keep up with Wranglers on the Rubicon, but it can hold its own. And, it doesn't require extreme obstacles to have a lot of fun in a capable crossover such as the Renegade :D
i love seening the 3 jeeps going up the trail together. It really shows the difference in performance. But man that little renegade was amazing. I'm sold on the trailhawk. Looks like a great ride to own.
I pick up my new Renegade Trailhawk in a couple of days!! Seeing this video makes me happy that I chose it. Now off to get a lift, tires and fab up some sliders for it 😎
First time Jeep owner here. Bought my 2015 Jeep Renegade TH last month and I'm happy to see what this baby is capable of doing. Awesome vid and keep it coming!
I just bought a Unlimited Rubicon, and I'm very happy with it. I may add a Teraflex leveling kit. When it's time to replace these tires I think it's going to be the BFG K02's in the 34 10.5r 17 on my stock rims. I have over thirty years in a Jeep and it started with a CJ and then TJ and I've loved every minute.
+Walter Sigona i want those tires for my wk, but it's a tough pill to swallow at almost $300 a tire. i bought a set of great condition rubicon take offs for $250. never seen anyone selling the 34/10.5r17 ko2s though. is 1 inch of ground clearance worth $1k? not really.
I have one ..best beach buggy ever, lightweight and I never get stuck or bogged down..might not be a rock climber.but it suits me fine.gets great milage,I live outside of jacksonville fl.im 30 minutes to almost all beaches around, throw my cooler and rods in and I'ma catchin redfish..love it
I have 4 modified Jeep's I love em. my Wrangler unlimited is my 3rd favorite out of mine. I'm just glad Jeep's are still getting credit for great work not Fiat cause they want you to go out and explore. Your right not everyone needs a Wrangler. My 04 Libby kj super modified just is a really comfortable jk and can romp circles around jeeps 10 times it size. I love all my Jeep's and have never hated anyone that drives one of them as long as they do there own work. there is nothing worse then someone that don't know anything about there jeep, lift, tires, tire size, etc and on and on. I live just north of Moab, Utah and tearing up the land with God knows what you have is the REASON THERE TRYING TO CLOSE IT. Love jeep owner's and the time they put into this amazing hobby/lifestyle!
Impressive! I've been following the Renegade from the concept stages, it's amazing to see how far it's come, and what it's capable of. I would love to get one one day! Thanks for the video btw!!
I went back and read a lot of the older comments and must admit when the renegade first came out all I saw was a mall crawler for your wife...but you could tell it had potential. This video was great but only showed a little of the potential and it definitely showed how great the new Cooper discoverer stt pros are!! I drive and off road a Ford Raptor. The main problem with the raptor is how wide and just plain how big it is on your normal off road trails. So I'm back in the smaller is better mindset. The renegade could be great if they came out with a V6 rubicon type version with a decent lift. Think about it a 4" to 6" lift, V6, sway bar disconnect, and lockers with the stt pros and that would be highly capable. Obviously not better than a wrangler rubicon but it could hang. Great video all around though and the best I've seen as far as educating people on how awesome the Cooper stt pros are. Keep it up!
I own two wranglers! 2015 jeep Willys wheeler and 2015 Sahara love them both, going to Arizona this Sumer and I'm taking both! Can't wait to go offroading there👍✌️🌵😀
people always seem to dis the renegades. I never quite understood it, even as a 2015 renegade trailhawk owner myself. I'm glad to see there's video proof of these things doing good work. I've even used mine to yank vehicles twice mine's size out of mud holes before. A jeep's a jeep.
Way I figure it... Taking a traditional jeep (wrangler style) up a trail like this is just a boring repeat of something tens of thousands of others have already done. Taking a unibody FIAT 500 with mud tires up a rough trail, is a unique and interesting challenge that very few will ever attempt. Cool stuff!
This video truly has helped give me the confidence I needed for buying a renegade, so that I can take my fiance out and do some light wheeling, and camping, I intended to put on the Daystar rocker guards, lift, tires, and winch bumper.
What makes the Rene so much fun is the fact that a lot of things become a challenge, it can do almost as much as you can throw at it! Except for giant ledge climbing. Everything else comes down to driver skill! Oh and MAKE SURE TO GET THE DAYSTAR LIFT, It opens up 100% more trails.
I have a 2017 Renegade Trailhawk and a 98 TJ. The TJ is a real truck, period. The chassis of the renegade isn't even as tough looking as my old 07 Ford Escape. Yeah, I know, skid plates and the rock climbing switch. But I just don't see my Renigade on a rock trail. I must give the Renegade credit. It does ride NYC potholes like a dream. I don't feel anything, and there is not a single rattle or squeak inside. It's also got great joust bumpers. There is absolutely no "thump" when the struts reach their maximum travel height. The great ride quality and joust bumpers render speed bumps ineffective. It's an awesome city car. I love it. But to treat it as an off-road vehicle is just silly. It's not meant for that, and Jeep advertising it as one is just a sales gimmick.
A lot of people hate on the Renegade and underestimate what it's capable of especially once you install the lift and give it proper tires. I didn't know you could disconnect the sway par on those things. Put some rock rails on that thing and it nearly unstoppable in its own right.
Impressive with an experienced 4 wheeler behind the wheel, I would have ripped that muffler off first going, but its a very capable little Jeep. Great job with it!!
+Wayalife would you consider this a good travel vehicle ? camping , going up the mountains to ski etc . I was considering a wrangler. but I like the fact that the trailhawk loaded is around $32000. I'm assuming wrangler 45000 .plus lifting it and tires . and I do need the 4 door's! thanks once again I think this is the 5th time I watch it. lol
Pretty good for a lifted FIAT. I would never buy one, but at least people are taking it out and playing with it. That's what it's all about. Happy trailing.
I own a Compass trail Hawk Bought it because I like getting out in the hills and places you can't get in a lot of SUVs but it really is quite surprising what it will do . It's all about having fun and it delivers I'm currently building front and rear Bumpers and roof rack to start
Great video! It's awesome to see what the Rene can do. I just got a ATP 2.0 lift for mine. Once that's in and I get some better tires I'm looking forward to having some fun with it.
"Lifted" and "Renegade" were two words I didnt think could go together lol xD But man thats impressive as hell. All you need to add to that little monster is some rock sliders. Took my KL TH through Hells Revenge a while back, and they do save the sides for sure. Great video, nice production and editing!
by far the best renegade review off road I've seen yet, especially being able to compare to the Rubicon and an newer driver, really occasional off road at best renegade but I'm hoping the aftermarket makes a good 4wd off of a not very good OEM vehicle, I wanna see a hot rod Prius too so maybe I'm weird, but I'll keep my xj over a renegade any day! thanks for a truly good trail review I enjoyed seeing yal get close to its limits
Awesome to see some less capable off roaders on a channel dedicated to extreme rigs, so many channels forget about the rest of us out here that just go out for a day and have fun with stock trucks and SUVs. Makes me want to challenge my SUV more after seeing what that little thing can do, its pretty impressive!
+ColoradoDashCam Glad you enjoyed the video but I don't know if we've ever considered our channel to be one dedicated to "extreme rigs" :) We just enjoy getting out and having a good time.
+Wayalife True, maybe dedicated isn't the word I was looking for, I think 'featuring' fits a bit better. Either way, keep up the awesome videos, I hope to see more of that awesome Renegade!
Hey Wayalife, what a great video showing the Renegade's potential. I foresee this video sparking other 4x4 enthusiast to push this little Italian inspired body with a transplanted heart&ingenuity of AMERICA to the LIMIT!! As we see here lol. I have a question regarding the tire/wheel set up on your W.A.L. (
A little $ spent on some fairly heavy duty skid plates would really help to not damage the underside of any "new" four by four...kinda made me cringe watching that Renegade. But Jeep should take note that a little more "air" under the Renegade vastly improved it's looks and stance. A little more aggressive look makes it more appealing...going from a soccer mom SUV type to something that's worthy of the Jeep name. The Renegade is growing on me the more I look at it.
another great vid as always! thanks for showcasing the Renegade, i would never have considered them worthy of the Jeep brand (like some other Jeep softroader models of late) until seeing this vid.
