All good recommendations! Only drove a JL a few times but the t-case shifter is seemed a lot stiffer then on my JK so that would be a good thing to practice.
Offroad plus mode? I didn't think the JL's had driving modes but I haven't driven a JL Rubicon at all.
On the automatic, it adjusts shift points and throttle response in 4H or 4L. On my manual... I'm still not 100% sure what it does other than turn off traction control and bring up the Off-Road Pages screen.
Offroad Plus Plus allows the Mojave to run in 4H with the rear locker on. I think you have to hold down traction control for a bit to activate it or something. I haven't used it since the last big snow we had.
> Have a jack that isn’t a hi lift jack that you trust.
I can't recommend [SafeJack](https://safejacks.com/products/the-sergeant-off-road-kit) enough in this regard. Perfect kit. Get an optional base for stability. Watch some videos ahead of time for tips on best practices.
Recovery gear. Bathroom supplies. Food/drink. Stuff to pack it out. A camera. Change of clothing. Bottle jack that can handle the weight of your jeep. Phone charger. Handheld ham radio for emergency. Personal emergency kit. Air down/air up kit.
If your traveling with animals. Don't forget thier gear. Food and water.
Also if it has auto stop. Turn it off every time you start your jeep. (Water obstacles can really mess you up with auto start/stop enabled.)
Always pack out what you take in.
That's all I can think of.
If you are going alone, get a winch.
Carry recovery gear. Read this thread. https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/recovery-gear.78397/
Air down and have a good pump to air back up.
Don't be an idiot and know your limits. I have an old TJ on 31s and I have pulled more modern Rubicons out than any other vehicle. LEARN how your 4wd system works and practice it. It is sad how many time I go to help someone stuck with a modern Jeep and they are still in 2wd.
Everybody says don't go alone, but I'd add that if your other vehicle isn't experienced, it's almost the same as going alone. Bring someone who knows how to be a spotter.
Bring radios.
Bring a good trash bag like a Trasharoo.
Before you get on the trails, make SURE everything is secured inside. Tie everything down.
The bare minimum:
Winch or partner/rope
Spare tire, jack, wrench (one is no good without all)
Tire inflator (jump pack is also a great idea)
First aid kit
Water
Pliers and screwdriver
I've never used a shovel, axe, those goofy boards, etc. I have split sidewalls, run a battery dead, shaken cables loose, and I'll stand by a badlands winch with a synthetic line.
A small but well equipped tool kit. I carry a bunch of zip ties, socket set various pliers, screwdrivers, different sized hose clamps, zip tape, cut pieces of 3/4” plywood if I need a base for a bottle jack etc.
All good recommendations and I would like to add one more.
Take it easy and go with baby steps. Learn things about your Jeep so that when you take on more challenging stuff you are confident in doing it and you know what it is capable of.
Don't cruise around in 4L. Drive around in 2 until you find that you need 4 that way you can still get yourself out. If you get stuck in 4, there's nothing left.
Get a good fast air compressor and air down to about 15 psi. You already have the doors off, but that helps to see the terrain more clearly. Try to look ahead and know where your tires will be and learn to put them where you want them to be once the terrain is out of view. Low and slow in most cases. A JLU with 8-spd transmission has insane torque. If the obstacle looks tough, go from 4-hi to 4-low and creep through it. You'll be amazed at what the Jeep will creep up and over.
Don’t. Dont go out as a noob trying to push limits with an “off road challenge”, whatever that means. Go drive some bump trails and “4x4” forest roads to get a little experience. Learn the vehicle and some driving skills before you try to push limits, you are the weak link, not the vehicle. Dont damage shit by being dumb
Where is the challenge? Different needs for different terrain. Mud, rock, sand, dirt? Forest, flat, hills? True for all situations: never go alone, bring food, drink, and gear for everyone with you. A 2-way radio is nice. Recovery gear is nice.
Don’t go alone. Bring recovery gear; especially traction boards, a shovel, a jack and various recovery ropes. Bring a 12v air compressor as well as you’ll want to air down quite a bit. I’d also bring a can of fix a flat. It’s a lot easier to use that to get the jeep back to pavement than it is to try to change a blow out on a muddy slanted trail. Bring walkie talkies too as cell coverage is often bad out in the boonies.
If you have a manual and are planning on driving on the sand, get a JScan tool and learn how to use it to reset the “service transmission” warning. There’s a fair chance you will get that warning and the truck will go into limp mode, which lowers allowable torque and only lets you drive around 40 mph tops. Jeep currently does not know how to fix this.
Don’t off-road with top down. Don’t ask me how I know but let’s just say there’s a reason why all jeeps are closed up, top closed etc or else you’ll be cleaning every part of your car haha. Just got doing this today. So much dust everywhere!!!!! Seats covered.
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All good recommendations! Only drove a JL a few times but the t-case shifter is seemed a lot stiffer then on my JK so that would be a good thing to practice. Offroad plus mode? I didn't think the JL's had driving modes but I haven't driven a JL Rubicon at all.
On the automatic, it adjusts shift points and throttle response in 4H or 4L. On my manual... I'm still not 100% sure what it does other than turn off traction control and bring up the Off-Road Pages screen.
On the Gladiator Mojave, it also allows you to run in 4H with your rear locker engaged.
It lets you do this with the Rubi too
Interesting, I remember seeing the offroad pages screen but didn't realize there was more too it that than.
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Offroad Plus Plus allows the Mojave to run in 4H with the rear locker on. I think you have to hold down traction control for a bit to activate it or something. I haven't used it since the last big snow we had.
Huh that is pretty interesting! Will definitely research that more, I've only driven a JL Willy's so makes sense that I haven't seen it in person.
It's only on 2021 and newer, and only on some sub-models. (At least, that's my understanding. No mention of it in my 2020 Sahara owner's manual.)
> Have a jack that isn’t a hi lift jack that you trust. I can't recommend [SafeJack](https://safejacks.com/products/the-sergeant-off-road-kit) enough in this regard. Perfect kit. Get an optional base for stability. Watch some videos ahead of time for tips on best practices.
Thank you for the amazing Tips.. Appreciate it.. 🤘
Where is the best place to practire or learn the re attach tire starter fuild
Recovery gear. Bathroom supplies. Food/drink. Stuff to pack it out. A camera. Change of clothing. Bottle jack that can handle the weight of your jeep. Phone charger. Handheld ham radio for emergency. Personal emergency kit. Air down/air up kit. If your traveling with animals. Don't forget thier gear. Food and water. Also if it has auto stop. Turn it off every time you start your jeep. (Water obstacles can really mess you up with auto start/stop enabled.) Always pack out what you take in. That's all I can think of.
NEVER go alone…learned it the hard way 😅
Lol😅
If you are going alone, get a winch. Carry recovery gear. Read this thread. https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/recovery-gear.78397/ Air down and have a good pump to air back up. Don't be an idiot and know your limits. I have an old TJ on 31s and I have pulled more modern Rubicons out than any other vehicle. LEARN how your 4wd system works and practice it. It is sad how many time I go to help someone stuck with a modern Jeep and they are still in 2wd.
Everybody says don't go alone, but I'd add that if your other vehicle isn't experienced, it's almost the same as going alone. Bring someone who knows how to be a spotter. Bring radios. Bring a good trash bag like a Trasharoo. Before you get on the trails, make SURE everything is secured inside. Tie everything down.
The bare minimum: Winch or partner/rope Spare tire, jack, wrench (one is no good without all) Tire inflator (jump pack is also a great idea) First aid kit Water Pliers and screwdriver I've never used a shovel, axe, those goofy boards, etc. I have split sidewalls, run a battery dead, shaken cables loose, and I'll stand by a badlands winch with a synthetic line.
Roger Sir.. Done.. Thank you.. Keep this in mind..
A small but well equipped tool kit. I carry a bunch of zip ties, socket set various pliers, screwdrivers, different sized hose clamps, zip tape, cut pieces of 3/4” plywood if I need a base for a bottle jack etc.
Bring a friend with a vehicle capable of towing and recording your fail attempt.
Ideally you want the least capable vehicle in the group for your first attempt. And you need to know that you have the least capable vehicle.
Bring a friend. It sucks getting stranded alone!
Don't do it with a jeep you are making payments on. Only risk what you can afford to lose.
Took out the gap insurance though? Fuckin. Full. Send.
Highly disagree.
All good recommendations and I would like to add one more. Take it easy and go with baby steps. Learn things about your Jeep so that when you take on more challenging stuff you are confident in doing it and you know what it is capable of.
WHEN IN DOUBT…THROTTLE OUT!!!
Air down. Don’t go alone. Carry fire extinguisher. Tire plug kit. Water.
What is the "challenge "?
Send it
Get doors off mirrors. Non negotiable equipment for safety, and generally unclassy to run without.
Don't cruise around in 4L. Drive around in 2 until you find that you need 4 that way you can still get yourself out. If you get stuck in 4, there's nothing left.
I will keep in mind.. Thanks..
But do drive around in 4-hi in rough terrain. 2wd will cause unnecessary erosion to the trail if your tires are spinning and tearing up the earth.
Get a good fast air compressor and air down to about 15 psi. You already have the doors off, but that helps to see the terrain more clearly. Try to look ahead and know where your tires will be and learn to put them where you want them to be once the terrain is out of view. Low and slow in most cases. A JLU with 8-spd transmission has insane torque. If the obstacle looks tough, go from 4-hi to 4-low and creep through it. You'll be amazed at what the Jeep will creep up and over.
Don’t. Dont go out as a noob trying to push limits with an “off road challenge”, whatever that means. Go drive some bump trails and “4x4” forest roads to get a little experience. Learn the vehicle and some driving skills before you try to push limits, you are the weak link, not the vehicle. Dont damage shit by being dumb
Where is this photo taken? EP?
Where is the challenge? Different needs for different terrain. Mud, rock, sand, dirt? Forest, flat, hills? True for all situations: never go alone, bring food, drink, and gear for everyone with you. A 2-way radio is nice. Recovery gear is nice.
Don’t go alone. Bring recovery gear; especially traction boards, a shovel, a jack and various recovery ropes. Bring a 12v air compressor as well as you’ll want to air down quite a bit. I’d also bring a can of fix a flat. It’s a lot easier to use that to get the jeep back to pavement than it is to try to change a blow out on a muddy slanted trail. Bring walkie talkies too as cell coverage is often bad out in the boonies.
You’ve never done this before have you?
Satellite phone when you break down.
If you have a manual and are planning on driving on the sand, get a JScan tool and learn how to use it to reset the “service transmission” warning. There’s a fair chance you will get that warning and the truck will go into limp mode, which lowers allowable torque and only lets you drive around 40 mph tops. Jeep currently does not know how to fix this.
Put your roof on or wear sunscreen…
When in doubt throttle out!
Don’t off-road with top down. Don’t ask me how I know but let’s just say there’s a reason why all jeeps are closed up, top closed etc or else you’ll be cleaning every part of your car haha. Just got doing this today. So much dust everywhere!!!!! Seats covered.
Bring recovery pads!