Brand New 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon Conquers Moab
Less than 2 weeks old, we took our brand new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon to Moab, Utah to further test it out offroad. Still completely stock, with the exception of just 35" tires (Cooper STT Pros), the JLU conquered the trail known as Hell's Revenge.
It crawled up inclines as steep as 47 degrees, climbed up Hell's Gate with ease, and overcame just about every hard line we put it up against.
The only issue, as you will see in the video, is a lack of clearance. So we did order a 2.5" lift and will install it sometime in the next few days (and would recommend it to anyone looking to do more difficult trails or offloading like us). For anyone wanting an extremely capable offroad vehicle right out of the box, though, 10/10 this JLU is practically unstoppable.
I wish my lady would've been that enthusiastic about Jeeping in Moab. We spent a day there in a 2dr rental from Cliffhanger rentals and she was basically crying the entire time while I was having the the most epic time of my life.
Steven Thompson Yeahhh, offroading isn't for everyone. But hey, she was still there with you! That's more support than a lot of guys get. Haha
Steven Thompson most women are boring and rather just stay home and go to the mall
@@JacesOwnWorld most guys are boring, they’d rather sit at home and play video games and watch KZhead.
5:01 "I wouldn't risk it dude!" as the jeep just walks up like it belonged there....
That stock JL is totally awesome! I can’t wrap my head around how great it did.
I like these guys. Dude is pretty fearless with his new JL. They have some good instincts. The Jeep is beautiful! Congrats
Back - way back in time! So new not even any decals! One thing never changes, "There ya go!" Amazing how capable a Stock JLU was/is. Wish I could afford one now; of course a used one five years old would probably cost me now what a new one cost five years ago! LiteBriteNationStepChildIsBorn!
Never been here before, but you guys have balls. An “out of the box” vehicle doing those types of tests is truly amazing.
You know whats the second best thing in the world after a Jeep- a wife who loves a Jeep!
Amen... you tell them girl. I love your cool music too. Do it while you can....hell yes. I'm disabled but I got my jeep so my son and I as well as my dog Lola can enjoy some awesome adventures. You guys certainly inspire folks for sure. I'd like nothing more then to meet you on a trail some time.
Nice work, your Jeep is definitely not a mall crawler! Love seeing people actually using their Jeep's for what they're built for.
Looking back at some of these older videos, did you ever have a clue how big you'd become? What was your goal then? I'm working on my channel and trying to fine tune my content, I feel I'll always be learning. That's a good thing though. I've learned a lot from watching you guys. Thank you for keeping it real and bringing us on the journey. You all are amazing!
I'm also was looking back, I just found this channel. I want to buy a Jeep.
5:03 is a beautiful display of traction and torque in action I love to watch crawling car videos
Nice! Nothing better than a wheeling a rig with drive out tags! Props to you guys for using the car for what it is made for! Climbed right out of Mickey’s Hot Tub and made it look like a piece of cake!!! Great persistence on a lot of those obstacles. I enjoyed watching.
This guys middle name must be "hold my beer" holy crap...
Straight out of the box this jeep is more impressive than most off road rigs.
I live in Mesa, Arizona and we have Jeeps everywhere here. Seems like Jeep capital of the world over here. We do have amazing trails and great weather also.
.... never watched these original videos... but in someways they are more exciting than what you do now.... and they are so much more relatable to most of us who have Jeeps more similar to this than what you all have now. Looks like fun And jeep did a hell of a job with the JL Rubicon Impressive for sure
I rate this Jeep video E for epic. All those people belly aching about how the new JL is too expensive and too close in price to a Range Rover should watch this. I love Range Rovers too but with all due respect a Wrangler can do everything they can offroad (and maybe more) and will spend more time on the trail than in the shop.
First video I’ve seen of somebody wheeling the JLU Rubicon, who actually knows what they’re doing.. Nice job!
I wish we had so grippy rocks in Finland. I loved the commentary and footage. Keep em coming i will be watching :)
great driver,spotter and jeep,I am impressed,Jeep for life!!Thanks for showing us how it's done👍
The JLU you own is my dream. Right how yours is. And its jaw dropping how you drive it! Thanks dude!
You guys did great on hell's gate. There thing to remember on that obstacle is stay to the right and keep the jeep moving forward. When you stop it can throw your line off. Looks like a ton of fun! 🤘
Remembering that blanket you guys used when you worked on the Step Child and too where you are now ♥️♥️💯🤙
Kevin, great job! Love your passenger enthusiasm! Great video!
I was just thinking "what a cool jeep", then I remember that I have a '20 2dr in the garage. I'm happy. 😊
What a kick! That looks like so much fun! Sweet Jeep! Really impressed with what it can do. Seems to be doing great even without the lift! I’ve been to hells revenge in person and I seriously can’t believe that your Jeep even made it up the first climb😆
Extra thumbs up for grabbing the plastic ^^
That view at the 5:00 mark is amazing, damn this Australian needs to get over there and have a look.
Fantastic. I truly believe in you using it for what it's built for! Great job 👍
This was an AWESOME VIDEO! Taking my Rubi (stock because my lift is backordered) to these same two trails in 4 weeks. Thanks for the confidence!
I could not stop watching this awesome video! Stock JL WOW
This is awesome, this young lady has wheeled before no doubt....great spotter!
Presenting the Jeeper with the largest balls in the world. Thrashing a BRAND NEW RUBICON that hard is a ballsy thing
It's a miracle he can even fit those puppies into the driver seat. LOL
Great driving and spotting combined with a dope drivetrain. That what was a lot of fun to watch on a cold day.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I really enjoyed your first couple video's also. Nice to see what a new 2018 JLU Rubicon will do at stock height with 35's. Well done Kevin, you have a fantastic better half she did a great job worrying and spotting for you. You had me sitting on the edge of my seat during the long climb up Hell's Revenge. Would be nice if we had trails like this in Canada.
Saxon Steel Are those 35x12.5s??
What????? You say STOCK. Don’t these bad boys come with Dayna 44 front & rear axles, ARB air lockers and a 4 to one transfer case???? What the hell is stock about that???
OMG I was nervous on some of those climbs. That was awesome!
Wow, another great video. Thanks for doing these. Incredible job!
You have a rubicon n a wife who loves offroading... you are the king of the world..
Good spotting & good driving! So many KZhead videos with drivers that use the throttle like an on/off switch.
Thanks for sharing an awesome video. Can't wait until we get these in Australia
Love the video! I just picked up my new JL Rubi in the same color, super excited! And I love the excitement & support of your wife/girlfriend! My wife would be to scared to ride along on some of the climbs. Nice work! :)
Beast!! Gratz on ur new Rubi n big thumbs up getting it through all that. Great vid and Keep on jeepin' on!
This was fun to watch!! I wish I lived near Moab. I’d take my JLU Rubicon up there. Thanks for this vid!
You guys are awesome! love the energy!
This is the vid I’ve been looking for, a consumers perspective of the Rubicon JL. I am stoked to get one myself.
Dude you got some big balls! And you're an excellent driver! Great videos, keep the JL content coming.
Kevin Williams you and your wife make a great team! Subscribed!
Really exceptional spotting. Great job!
AD1 Thank you!
You both kick ass! Lol very nice testing and fun to watch... Seriously amazing stuff! I do a lot of Polaris stuff and your JLU is legit! But you make it bad ass!
Awesome Jeep but this should be a commercial for the Cooper STT Pro's they are running. Im sold on these tires! Great Vid!
Kevin..You are truly an amazing driver.
The "tuck and roll, arms in" climb was pretty badass! Subscribing!
nice footage, glad to find it on youtube. cheers..made my day
I love that you can throw 35" tires on the new ones with no lift.
OMG... Lite Brite, you guys are freak'in AWESOME! I cannot believe the was basically a 'stock' JL! Man, what an AWESOME video. And Kevin... Dude, nice job behind the wheel and with the pedal! Seemed like the JL just idled up most of those steep grades. Thanks again!
use it for what it was intended for, although mine is a jkur its still a rubicon and this is what they were made to do, great video
She's a great co-driver .. great job to both .. great Jeep 🚙
Nice teamwork. Good couple.
Great job and very entertaining.
collection of Great driving, amazing encrge and best vehicle
Great video!! Can’t wait until I get mine
Another great video! I wish I was there too. I have black JL Rubicon with 2.5” lift and 35” looking forward to your videos when you get your lift out on. A lot less underbelly scraping then I am sure.
Going back and watching these OG Lite Brite videos with the step child before she was THE Step Child is super helpful for this noob.
Perfect driving up hells gate.
I did most of Fins and Things in my stock ‘15 JKU It’s crazy what Jeeps can do stock or almost stock 👍🏻
One damn cool jeep chick! Damn good driving too!
That's a hot spotter..👍👍
Smoking!
Wow, been following Kevin and Brit for a while. Seeing the Step Child as a baby really has me excited to order mine. I have many plans for my Jeep but it will be stock for a bit and it is so cool to see what one can do with only a small mod like 35s.
Great video, great driver.
Frign awesome! I order mine next week. But think I will have to have a lot of experience before doing that.
love this video seems so funny and you got a heck of a partner helping you out cant wait to get my jeep love the support you got lol
in about 8 hours im going to pick my new wrangler up, its a 2018 freedom edition, i cant wait to put tires an a lift on it. nice vid also!!
U guys Nd this Jeep is really aweeeeeeeeeeesome ♥️
Man you can wheel!! You guys make a great husband and wife team..love your vids 👍
Unreal..... what can I say ..you all RULE!!!!!
100000% impressed!!!
Wow! Great Job!
Thanks for sharing. So glad you didn't get a RUBICON just to pick up a LATTE every morning. Don't forget toilet the paper!
VERY GOOD !!!! JEEP IS MY FAVORITE 4x4 .THE VIDEO IS EXCELENT !!! CONGRATULATION!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆 JEEP IS NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD !!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s unbelievable what a stock Jeep can do. Fantastic.
that camera woman tho, send it! lol got my ol lady over here cheering you on too!
JL makes it look so frikkin' easy.
yeah baby put that jeep to work, finally the JL
Damnit man! Good Stuff!!! You guys Rock!
She's a great cheerleader!!
AWESOME VID...with a stock 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon!!!! Great 'spotter'...Great 'Driver'!! Like how the young lady 'picked up'...the plastic garbage left on the trail!! RESPECT!!! Great 'TEAM'!! Hope yah had a good 'POOP'...Kev?? LOL!
Very impressive...i bet ur less flippable w/o the lift. Got mine on order...wait is brutal
AWESOME guys!!!
Makes me really want to pick up a jl. Waiting for the diesel supposed to be out next year though
Such a classic video! Love it. Humble beginnings but y’all were still badass with a stock Jeep. 😂
GO WRANGLERS!! That was hella fun to watch 😁 ,You just got me to sub!
Damn you guys! I never ever thought I'd be wanting to buy a Jeep. Now I have a disease called Rubiconism! Amazing video! Awesome driving and great spotting!
Making some really cool videos
New Jeep off road! It's a jeep thing.
AWESOME!!!
Best car! It's jeep! From Russia.
"and that will kill a duck" in the middle of the desert 😂😂😂 fantastic video you guys. I would have crapped myself on that entrance alone.
If I have a jeep like that, I would do the same thing. Wow.
Dude., u guys r awesome!! Great driving and spotting!!! Great team!!! Sweet jeep.. r those taller than the 2017jku?
Thank y’all for sharing ... I have to say y’all are an amazing team !!! I just got a JL and am heading shortly to put 35s on it .. has your 35s hit the finders at all ??
You guys should make more videos!
Kevin Williams great content!
you did Mickey's impressed...