2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite, Stock, Off Road Vinton County Ohio, Trail Rated!

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5 жыл бұрын

After 3 months of waiting i finally got #fearless back! (link to accident pic below) Celebrated by hitting the trails in Vinton County with some of my Jeep Fam!!! Skip to 1:45 for trail start. This road is known as Albright and usually reserved for the 'modified' groups as it can be harder for a stock Jeep to make passage, i've been told by more than a few Wrangler owners that i have no business on trails like this one and would need lots of assistance to get through.
The whole trail took an hour with some stoppages when a couple jeeps had some struggles, but Fearless took the whole thing with no issues, other than a few dents in my new exhaust. (i'd already done this trail in Fearless before, but at NIGHT...9 months ago, video on my old channel)
I have Rocky Road Super Sliders and that is the only modification at the time of this video. I'm planning a TH ride at the end of March for anyone in the Ohio area who would be interested in taking your TH down some trails!
My post on IG about the accident, and reason it spent 3 months in the body shop. / btem8wpdg1p

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@MichaelMiller-rg6or 5 жыл бұрын

The Cherokee TrailHawk is definitely a respectable off road vehicle. I love seeing people test the capabilities of these things. And it appeared to have no trouble with that trail.

@iancraig5471 4 жыл бұрын

It is, however the problem with it is, due to its transverse (fwd) driveline layout, it is as capable as it can ever be from the factory. Not able to be substantially lifted, and likely not able to withstand long term abuse like the jeeps of yore.

@jedironin380 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Amazing what these Trailhawks can do. :)

@rjofur 5 жыл бұрын

Very impressive. Thanks for showing us how it’s done.

@AscendingBliss 5 жыл бұрын

A crossover shouldn't be able to do these kinds of things with this much ease. This is why I absolutely love the Cherokee Trailhawk, and why I fully intend on getting one in the near future.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Fearless opens eyes every month. The trail leader had his kid in the Jeep with him, at one point the kiddo was talking about me... "well it looks like a car, but it acts like a Jeep." I LOVE the TH. The ability to to mild trails AND do all the other driving with comfort and NO death wobble!

@AWDfreak 5 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk What did the naysayer who said you had no business on those trails say after the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk completed it?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

They weren't present. It was a while ago that i was told that by some random guys. Everyone on this ride was with my club and 99% of them respect my TH. I'll post the vid in the FB group that gave me grief soon enough.

@RedneckSamurai126 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2021 cherokee trailhawk yesterday. Best choice I've ever made.

@justinteal495 5 жыл бұрын

That vibration though lol at first I thought you edited lightsaber sound effects in 😂

@alfredocantu16 4 жыл бұрын

Now I have to get a Trailhawk, great video Bud

@scrapmetal4163 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always keep em coming. Greetings from Canada.

@toddj1365 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 2016 and love it! Please keep posting.

@fordfiveohh 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I tried 4 low and it's so dang low it feels like you're not even in gear.

@12B0692 5 жыл бұрын

I am admittedly impressed by the Cherokee. Since my 1997 Wrangler and I parted, I have been sour on Jeep...maybe time to take another look.

@TheHumanNerd 5 жыл бұрын

What a nice bunch of people to wheel with on a great trail.

@scottplumer3668 5 жыл бұрын

My son and I took his 2006 LJ up that same "road" in 2016. Scared the crap out of me, but he was grinning like he was a kid again. Good times! Great video!

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

My first trip up it was at night! Its one of my favorite runs in that area!

@scottplumer3668 5 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk I'd have to take Valium to do that at night! I have a 2015 KL Limited. I've only taken off road a bit a Boy Scout camp. Too much anxiety to do anything more serious.

@AdventuresWithDaniel 5 жыл бұрын

I love my 2015 trailhawk!! Those sliders are nice. Great video!

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! The sliders are my favorite upgrade. Even now that i'm lifted and have mud tires, those sliders have put in some work, and i'm sure they will continue to be well worth the investment!

@AdventuresWithDaniel 5 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk Mine is my DD but I do take it exploring occasionally. I did the MFC lift and I'm running durtrac tires. I was thinking of buying another one as my adventure vehicle once my 2000 Grand Cherokee WJ dies.

@allencoolman3330 5 жыл бұрын

totally Impressive ! Buddy says his traverse could do it... let’s see !

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Haters are your biggest fans....i'm not worried, #fearless does her own talking...on the trails...not behind some keyboard ;)

@goozyvision6376 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video. We just picked up my wife's 2020 Cherokee Trailhawk today. Impressive what these can do.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You will enjoy it!

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 5 жыл бұрын

Soooo.... I had a KL before I bought my JL.... out of sheer curiosity of what this thing is capable of... Iv subbed...keep pushing the limits 🤙🤙

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

The Trailhawks can follow the average Wrangler down the average trails. Modified they can follow modest wranglers through some gnarly bits. The only limit i've found so far is deep ruts since the KL's are more limited on tire size upgrades that are common among most wranglers. This year will be all about finding the limits, can't wait!

@jeffmorris993 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and great driving skills in the TH. I have a 2019 TH Elite also...my TH might be ready for that but beyond my skill level but it's nice to know the TH can handle that!!

@semiprofessional8470 3 жыл бұрын

Just go with an experienced spotter and you'll be just fine.

@JasonWjddphotography 5 жыл бұрын

That was a heck of a run! Nice work! It def instills confidence in a future KL buyer!

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Thats why i post the vids, so show that these can conquer more than the mall parking lot!

@hothatchpa 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job man and yup she was right, that Trail Hawk is a lil beast!

@chrisvasquez2030 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I was sceptical on the off road capabilities, but you just concurred the trailhawk is badass. Jeep needs to write you a check ,and you just finalized my decision . I'm buying one lol!! Great video bro

@FearlessTrailhawk 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, thanks man! I keep saying the same thing, so many people have told me that my videos were the main reason they got their TH...and i'm just like come on Jeep...show me some love!

@chrisvasquez2030 3 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk fyi.. I'm now an owner of a 2018 TH thanks for helping me make that decision.. taking it on the beach in a few weeks, cant wait.

@villamooizeist1464 2 жыл бұрын

Very, very impressive indeed... I just bought a 2014 Trailhawk - as good as new. Nice to know that it's just as capable off the road as on the road...

@y_rb4080 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing that it can hang with the big boys

@craighudson4382 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome run man! Glad you got her back!

@Wrangler4XEFans 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a lot of fun.

@smithjones8064 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Glad you show lots of exterior shots of your TH instead of shots from inside.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I typically run 5-6 active cameras...but lately i prefer the chase/follow cams as they show whats going on much better. But i still like the interior cams because they capture the radio chatter. (so i usually layer that audio in) The trick is to have people that stay close enough to be able to capture it. I've had it before where the guy behind me was like 200 ft away the entire ride.

@smithjones8064 5 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk thanks for replying. Keep making the excellent videos, and keep making us Trailhawk owners proud!!

@alvaradoalejandroaa 5 жыл бұрын

Badass little Trailhawk

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! (she's not so little anymore)

@alvaradoalejandroaa 5 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk have you modified it in anyway since? My wife had a 17 cherokee TH and now we bought a GC summit. I wonder how they would stack up since the GC has low profile tires, yet has skid plates and an air suspension.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

I just had a GC TH follow me through some trails a couple weeks ago. It did okay. Got hung up on its front bumper a couple times as it has less approach angle, but it did alright. I now have it lifted with 32" MT tires, super nice to not drag my belly everywhere!

@jupyder4838 Жыл бұрын

You playing Portal in your car while off roading?! Haha - Nice video, just bought a 2020 TH and so far I love it.

@FearlessTrailhawk Жыл бұрын

The Portal soundtrack is one of my favs to listen to while driving. But i now use a dedicated 'copyright-strike-free' playlist so i don't get any flags once i upload the videos. (Portal hasn't drawn any flags as of yet though) Glad you enjoyed the video, and hope you continue to enjoy the Jeep!!

@problu9586 5 жыл бұрын

Super video. Amazing seeing "my" Trailhawk being put through its paces in mud. Seeing your Rocky Road Slider slam into that one rock, apparently unphased, pretty much sold me on buying a pair, soon. Couple weeks ago, slid sideways to within an inch of a large boulder along Warm Spring Canyon, Death Valley NP. That got me seriously considering adding a pair of rock sliders to my otherwise stock Trailhawk. Put a dimple in my muffler, few weeks ago, too. Needed to engage my locker for the first time during that most recent desert exploration, to negotiate some extreme erosion, teeter-tottering on 2 wheels.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

The sliders are the best aftermarket part for the TH, hands down. These babies have paid for themselves several times over in non-damage that would have been. They are scraped to hell on the bottom/sides but that is because they are doing what they are designed to do. Every so often i hit them with a spray can to make them look pretty again, but it only lasts a few weeks until i hit the trails again.

@cableguy43309 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressive, hangin with the lifted Jeeps without too much trouble.

@JoesGoldenGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Man they made the 19 Cherokee look so much better. I have not brought myself to buy another Jeep sin+e my 96 Cherokee country I bought new. But I may consider this new cherokee

@BlackbriarEq 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me wanna take my girl out to play! I've just had my 2015, Natasha, for about two months and I'm head over heels for her already.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Doo Eeeet! Find a good group to run with and enjoy the trails! Finding a group that accepts us can be a bit tricky though. I got lucky with the main club i'm in, heck they just had me lead the monthly 'stock' ride with 20 rigs.

@tjduskey2889 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Jeep. Awesome wheeling. Sounds like you have some wheel rub. Sending your video to a friend that has a Cherokee to show him how capable his Cherokee is.

@FearlessTrailhawk 3 жыл бұрын

No wheel rub. I was still stock. I think what you are confused about is the sound of the wet brakes and traction control. If i was having that much wheel rub things would be VERY bad, very very bad. BTW, i list all the mods that were installed at the time in the description of each video.

@tjduskey2889 3 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk dang not sure if it was the camera mike but it sounded loud the video. Is it that noisy inside your Jeep? It sounded similar to the tire rub on my Jeep when I wheeled. I do not have traction control on my Jeep. With the traction control on your Jeep. Does it use the brakes to distribute the power to the wheel that has traction? You have sweet wheeling videos. Very cool. Great to see different Jeeps enjoy wheeling.

@FearlessTrailhawk 3 жыл бұрын

imho the traction/brakes sound is nothing similar to oversized tires rubbing on an unlifted wrangler. Occasionally you'll get the same wet brakes sound if you go water and immediately try to go very slow using the brakes down an incline. I'm not sure why the KL seems to amplify that sound more. Yes, with the newer vehicles they will apply brakes to the spinning wheels in effort to get the power to the gripping wheel. The camera/mount changes the vibration of the sound, but i real life, it sounds like a very angry animal or a cow maybe? Very loud. But nothing new or unexpected.

@spiritdrinks4089 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Mines a 2019 and getting sliders for sure along with tires then a lift.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

the Sliders were my first upgrade, and imho the best. I'm picking her up from a shop today where i had dobinson + Hazzard sky lift, and 32" MT tires put on.

@interlakedroneservices8372 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@FearlessTrailhawk Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@MrNewtoGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

I’m impressed! Also a MOJO, I’m running 37’s on a JLUR and did the advanced with Bowie on Black Friday. Pretty rough! See ya Sunday if the wife’s in.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I generally take the winter season off, i'm a wuss when it xomes to cleaning the Jeep in the cold. I'll be back out in march or so!

@randymillsjr.1730 5 жыл бұрын

Good job

@coreylynch31 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet trail

@Me-fg1pp 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TH3_DON_M3G4 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my 19 Trailhawk about 3 weeks ago and I love watching your videos to pretend I’m the one driving lol

@OldFucker 4 жыл бұрын

yea to pretend lol

@retiredammo4617 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty darn impressive.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, glad you liked it!

@1Y2ae 5 жыл бұрын

Impressive

@V8AmericanMuscleCar 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@fatihgul77 4 жыл бұрын

You do great👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@mikec5820 4 жыл бұрын

The fact that the 'hawk is doing that with pretty tame firestones speaks volumes about its capabilities. I ran those tires on my truck and found them to be useless in damp dirt.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

That is my biggest regret after getting a lift and tires...can no longer say that i just did it all stock! I never really had too much issue with the stock firestones, the only time i really struggled EVERYONE struggled no matter the tire.

@mikec5820 4 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk o is that thing lifted in this video?

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikec5820 only mod in this video is the rock rails

@JB-123 4 жыл бұрын

Is fearless the V6 or the 2.0L turbo? Fantastic video well done. Also I'd love to see where you mounted your CB.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

V6. Our club uses the 2-way radios as primary comms. Most of us have the programmable Baofeng types and we match them to one of the common cheapy 2-way radio channels. I have the radio velcro'd near the rear view mirror, and have a handset mic that is also velcro'd up as well. Though i'm probly going to alter the setup a bit as i've found on really bumpy stuff its just not holding as well as i'd like.

@PeterNordBushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressive

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, That was one of my favorite days on the trails! Good friends make for great trail rides!

@someguyinflorida 8 ай бұрын

New to my 2019 Trailhawk. What is that groaning vibration at 6:56? I'm hearing the same thing on mine. Some one mentioned wheel rub, but mine is stock wheels.

@CarGuy11 5 жыл бұрын

Nice man! Are you using Rock Mode with rear diff locked?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

I think i only had the rear locked for the first loose rocky bit. Had it in Auto mode the whole time. The benefit of rock mode is it slows the throttle response to help make it less jerky trying with the gas pedal while rock crawling. Sand/Mud mode just FULLY disables the traction control and sets the drive ratio to like 80% rear power, which is helpful when going through deep mug bogs or sand when momentum is essential. I use Auto mode 99% of the time.

@CarGuy11 5 жыл бұрын

Fearless Trailhawk I definitely noticed less loss in momentum with rear diff locked because the brakes take a sec to stop a spinning wheel as shown in beginning of my video. Rock keeps it in 1st to let you crawl over obstacles.

@chello1197 5 жыл бұрын

outstanding

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shiftintohigh5564 3 жыл бұрын

Cool👍👍😎🇺🇸

@manuguardado91 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@Helo735 4 жыл бұрын

My friend and I did this climb just yesterday in two stock Land Rover Discoveries, mine a 1997 on the cheapest street tires Discount Tire sells, and my friends 1999 on all terrains and non-functional traction control. I was astounded that we made it.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

It is one of my favorite trails in the area, more so after having been told by numerous elitists that i had no business taking my Jeep up that trail! Though last time i went down it the back side was a bit more gnarly with some larger loose rocks and slightly deeper ruts. (that was early summer though)

@Helo735 4 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk I've been wanting to trail so much this summer, but it's hard finding trustworthy people to roll with. Plus, I'm not a Jeeper, so that doesn't help lol

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

@@Helo735 I'll roll with ya, i get enough bias against my #fiat, i do my best to not share that sentiment towards anyone else. Feel free to join in on any rides i post. I try to keep my rides manageable for the stockers, as all the trails i've atleast done stock myself.

@e408er 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed you have a Star Wars galactic empire sticker on your window. I have a red trail hawk, but if I had a white one I would totally have my license plate to FN2187 . That would be so dope!!!

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

She earned her name, so i got her plates to match! The Imperial crest is mostly on because soo many call them storm troopers. Though i'm more of a Rebel fan, i'm considering switching it to a white Rebel crest, also one of my stickers on the rear glass is a rebel design and i have a Y-Wing hanging from my mirror.

@nethri1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice man! I know I love my 16 TH and have done some impressive stuff (including pull a buddies wrangler on 35's out of mud that I also had to drive through and didn't get stuck). :D Good Stuff

@punktexas 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still catching up on all your videos. I do have some questions. Maybe you said but I don't remember. Do you have the V6 or I4? I'm very seriously considering buying a Cherokee. I'd be using it more as a "micro ultra mobile overlander". It would be great if I could do the trails you do but lesser trails are Okay too. Would you recommend the V6 o I4 as an overlander carrying a lot of extra weight.

@FearlessTrailhawk 3 жыл бұрын

V6. imho there are just too many potential issues from the turbo. I wheeled mine stock for a year, did many a trail. I dragged belly and got pulled a few times, but it was always a fun time.

@Scott-bb5gu 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see a video like this. How do you think the 2.4l would handle that same trail?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

From what i've heard the turbo's aren't any worse off on the trails, so it would probly fair just as well given a decent driver.

@chrisjanashousky1353 4 жыл бұрын

The 2.4 is the normally aspirated engine which is anemic. The 2.0 is the turbo which has plenty of torque but the 3.2 is an amazing engine and perfectly suited to the trailhawk. I had a 2015 2.4 which I traded for a 2017 trailhawk 3.2 and I just bought a 2019 trailhawk elite 3.2 with every possible option including factory installed rock rails. I would be skeptical of a turbo in any off road vehicle because of the torque surge. My other vehicle is a focus st and I would never want that non linear power on a trail myself

@hotshot2233 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a 2019 cherokee trailhawk last week with the 2.0L. Waiting on sliders to come in so I haven't hit the trails yet, but that engine has some serious power and getting 24 to 25 mpg. Ill admit I was originally wanting the 3.2L, but couldn't pass up the deal I found. After driving it, I'm glad thats what I got.

@johnnynitross 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work man. I have an '18 TH and will never go back. My beater Sebring is on it's way out, probably grab a '19 TH too, Hydro Blue.

@iyinkz9992 4 жыл бұрын

Ive got a '19 in hydro. You really stick out. Not many of them out there.

@apark6701 3 жыл бұрын

His step side skid plates saved him from that huge rock!!

@FearlessTrailhawk 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, and thats what they're for!

@rembiszclan1 5 жыл бұрын

Fearless, do you you have the 3.2 or turbo? Awesome vids buddy! Looking to get one when my cherokee limited is finalized by stericycle. Thanks.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

3.2 v6, i just didn't want the added complications (and repair costs) of the turbo later on...

@rembiszclan1 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds logical. Thanks!!!

@arnabganguly4962 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome .If you can share your driving secrets. 4 wd low and differential lock enabled all through ? Mud mode ?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Had the diff locked going up the first half of the hill. In 4Low and Auto mode the whole time. The 'secret' is to learn what lines to take that allow us to get through the sections with the least amount of damage, sometimes that means taking something different than the wranglers infront of you. Trail knowledge helps a bit too. But mainly just getting out there and learning your rig.

@souncreativeone9922 5 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk Smart wheeling trumps build every day of the week!

@MrMrsregor 5 жыл бұрын

*tire placement* is probably the most important skill. and tire choice is probably the most important "mod" or "upgrade"

@snyper1401 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice video. Is that noise I am hearing at certain points in the video the Cherokees traction control and if so how bad does it sound inside the Cherokee?

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

It usually doesn't sound this bad. But when you have wet brakes it does get a bit annoying until you dry them out. On the video it is magnified by the vibration that goes straight into the camera. Usually its just a 'thunking/ticking' type of sound. You can hear it ever so briefly at 18:05 as i come over that lip. That is what it normally sounds like.

@joseaguirre4169 4 жыл бұрын

Fearless, she's impressive with the RockSlider side skirts. Now, in 2020 the trailhawks at the jeep website are being built with vinyl seats?

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

The rock sliders are hands down the best investment i've ever made. I've used the crap out of them! I can't speak as to the seats because most people i know got the leather seat option, i haven't looked at their site in a while though.

@andrewbrooks7547 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the exact same TH. Is there a trick to getting the lockers to engage when selecting it? I put it in 4W Low and then push the locker but the light just flashes. It is my first vehicle with lockers so I want to get used to how they work.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

The lockers require either the exact gear placement or a little bit of rolling motion to engage. Sometimes i hit it and it goes straight in in less than a second, sometimes i can't seem to get it at all. I have a terrible memory for the circumstances that make it lock/unlock quickly. I'll be honest and admit i spend more time than i'd like trying to get it to engage/disengage. My advice (and i need to do this too) is go out into a grassy field and try to get used to doing it. The info is listed on page 157 of our manual (2019) "The preferred method is for the chicle to be rolling, below 15mph, while including right/left steering maneuvers to allow for the clutch teeth to align" (i guess i don't always remember to do the right/left steering...

@azoriandan 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking at getting the dobinson and mfc kit for 3”. Is that what you are running? If so how does it feel to you and is it worth the risk of going too high on this? Love your videos.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

In this vid i was still stock. Currently running dobs plus partial Hazard Sky to reach ~2" lift. I like how it rides, just,have to pay attention with the springblifts, sometimes they don't lift quite as much as they are supposed to.

@azoriandan 4 жыл бұрын

Fearless Trailhawk thanks. I ordered the dobinson with mfc for 3”. I will see how it does

@BBlackmen 5 жыл бұрын

Dude OMG OMG I knew it was cable but God damn I mean I was biting my lips watching this video I said to myself no way but it made it and didn't just make it killed that trail. I don't know if you've ever showed this video to jeep but you should and a channel called TFL . Wow I'm super impressed

@alleninfinity6730 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I can't wait to own one myself. I laugh when I hear them call it a poser jeep or give it grief, and they ride with the Wranglers in most cases. I seen them handling mud that only modified jeeps go through, and hammering the anvil in MOAB. Go Cherokee Trailhawks!

@bruce4399 4 жыл бұрын

There's nothing like a mighty TRAILHAWK.

@christianespinoza1075 5 жыл бұрын

16:38 I for sure thought that thing was about to flip.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

That was nothing... :) I've gone much further than that...

@sunils0825 5 жыл бұрын

Love your content. I recently bought a TH myself and would love to try out this trail. Any chance you going again anytime soon?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

I might be going out again on the 20th to explore some trails if i can find a guide.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

I'll be doing some mild trails tomorrow (saturday) at 2pm. Nothing crazy but i need some trail therapy after a couple months of no dirt! Rally point is "3 Garages" 50874 Clark Hollow Road, Londonderry, OH The mapping apps don't like the address, but its an obvious bit of 3 large ODNR garages on a small loop driveway. Its a common meeting place for trail rides in the area.

@shaneandrews8907 4 жыл бұрын

jeep WK here, heading to Hocking Hills this summer, great video= O-H_I-O(cincinnati)

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be around, give me a shout when you come this way if you want to hit any trails! (I live in Xenia, but Vinton County is where i wheel mostly)

@DennisMcCracken 2 жыл бұрын

We just picked up a 2021 Cherokee Trailhawk. These videos convince me that the first mod we'll do is sliders. What brand did you choose and why?

@FearlessTrailhawk 2 жыл бұрын

-Rock Road Super Sliders They are the thickest on the market, and one of two available for the KL. Not much else to base a decision on. fyi, all my mods are listed in the description of each video....

@jamescockriel9883 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video btw. I’m looking at possibly getting a 19 trail hawk elite

@mklrider4687 5 жыл бұрын

Are you worried about Where liability. I was thinking about getting one too.

@chrisjanashousky1353 4 жыл бұрын

I got one with every option $45k MSRP (but I ended up paying $39k out the door taxes and everything included) I have about 200 miles on it right now

@watching-and-judging-you 5 жыл бұрын

Follow a conventional Jeep just about anywhere, and get 28mpg highway. I love my 19

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Current mpg is sitting at 21.3 was my last tank of driving rather conservative for the entire tank. But lift and 265/70/17 Mud Tires didn't help that much....

@chrisjanashousky1353 4 жыл бұрын

Which trim model do you have? I average between 20-21 mpg in my trailhawk 3.2. I had a 2015 Cherokee sport 4x4 with the 2.4 and I averaged about 25.5 in that one. The 2.4 was 0-60 in about 5 minutes though

@ninjadude36 4 жыл бұрын

Nice battle of heroes at 4:31

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

I discovered apparently i don't get copyright flags from star wars, so it is on my 'trail ride' playlist...

@ninjadude36 4 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk Lol that's funny, it's a great song too

@culperwoodhull6726 4 жыл бұрын

Have you gotten any lifts or tires since this? The thing was a beast and only stock! I'm looking to lift mine. and Maybe 32s? Any advice would be great. Thanks!

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

This was my last ride stock. Got it lifted 2" and 32's a couple weeks after this vid. Personally i did the Dobinsons with partial Hazard Sky spacers, but there are several options, HZ and MFC are the main ones. I kinda miss being stock, yeah i was a little more limited, but man was it fun to get through stuff and then explode minds by saying "yep, its still stock".

@culperwoodhull6726 4 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk Right, that would be some serious bragging rights riding stock. But, those lifted hawks on 32s look nice, and I'm sure you can get a lot more done. Thanks for getting back with me.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do look much better with lift and tires!

@dav8388 4 жыл бұрын

I looked through the comments as well as your description, and I don't see it mentioned anywhere. WTF is that buzzing noise? I bought a 2019 Limited 2wd cause I never go off road. This makes me want to trade it in, and get a trailhawk this is impressive

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Mentioned a few times in various responses, its wet brakes and traction control, plus those vibrations going into the camera.

@rhumandlove393 5 жыл бұрын

It's not the best but it sure as hell doesn't suck- 2016 trailhawlk owner

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, not trying to outwheel all the things ever, but it'll follow the average wrangler through the woods!

@robertreynolds930 5 жыл бұрын

@likeorasgod 4 жыл бұрын

Have you gone back since? Not bad for just the sliders and no lift. I bet it will feel so much diffrent now doing it.

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, done the trail several times since lift and tires, so much easier!

@likeorasgod 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly this reminds me some of the back roads we use to drive around Missouri when I was a teen if you remove a few of the big rocks in the way. LOL sadly almost all the roads I would love to drive on now have been paved since or rerouted. I'm hoping to make a trip up there this fall to have a little fun and visit family.

@Flukeallday 5 жыл бұрын

I just rented one while down in Florida on vacation. Loved the ride, very comfortable. Only dislike was the power delivery, pretty much non existent.

@POHLHAMMER 5 жыл бұрын

Was it a 4 banger ?

@Flukeallday 5 жыл бұрын

Nope. 3.2

@POHLHAMMER 5 жыл бұрын

@@Flukeallday umm.. I mean they are not rocket ships , but ours moves pretty good... Guess you need the TrackHawk ! lol

@Flukeallday 5 жыл бұрын

- POHLHAMMER yea, I’m kinda spoiled with my challenger. I mean it’s ok but my FJ cruiser was much quicker. Still I might pick one of these up. Pretty capable for a front wheel based 4x4 system. Like your Ram by the way, tough truck.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Most of the responsiveness is just electronically controlled. Seems they adjusted it down to be more fuel efficient or some such. But there are options to get around some of that. Did you try it in sport mode? That helps pep it up a bit.

@AWDfreak 5 жыл бұрын

With this kind of courage, I really want to see you take on some parts of the Rubicon Trail near Lake Tahoe, California.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Its on the list...but i live on the wrong side of the country to get that checked off any time soon. Though my club is hitting Colorado in July...and i plan on having a go at Holy Cross.

@POHLHAMMER 5 жыл бұрын

All jeeps with "Trail Rated" Badges have earned them by completing the Rubicon Trail.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Thats what i keep telling ppl who doubt me. Jeep took them down the Rubi and they survived.

@souncreativeone9922 5 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk "Survived" has a very wide definition LOL

@watching-and-judging-you 5 жыл бұрын

Search for “hammering the anvil” here on KZfaq. They took a stock TH on Hell’s Revenge

@BuckeyeMCS Жыл бұрын

Amazing how much that trail has eroded in just 4 years

@silentstormstudios 4 жыл бұрын

Would be curious to know what systems you engage on this type of trail run (i.e. hill descent/ascent control, 4x4 low, rear locker, drive mode, etc.).

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Anything trail wise you should be in 4Low, or you can burn up clutxh disks and other transmission bits. I typically use Auto 99% of the time unless i need wheelspin the i use sand/mud. I can't remember the last time i used crawl control. For this trail i did use the locker for the first half of the hill. But i tend to not use the locker unless i forsee losing wheel grip and needing to make sure the other side could push me through.

@silentstormstudios 4 жыл бұрын

Fearless Trailhawk Thanks for the info. I’m getting ready to trade my 2014 Trailhawk in for a new one. At first I wasn’t sure about the redesign, but it’s grown on me.

@dylankimberly9922 4 жыл бұрын

Is this open to the public? Or is it a private offroad park? I’m about an hour or so north and would love to check it out!

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Open public county road. Trouble is anything off the main trails are private property and can get confusing and if you don't know the trail it is easy to end up on private property. Some of the locals like to use guns to ward off trespassers...

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Maps can be aquired from the county engineers office, other than that its learning them by going with others who know them. Many of the ohio groups go to this area on a semi-regular bases.

@007diego2 5 жыл бұрын

Trail hawk comes with a '1" lift, however I'm inclined to believe a 2" might have helped this Trail hawk along its journey. I've read where that might not come easy, though. Any truth to that the factory made it difficult to upgrade?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

I believe the suspension is 1" taller, but i could be wrong. All the lift kits are for additional lift on top of that. They range from 1" to 3+". There are some that have done 3+" and have not shown ill effects. Personally i'm doing most of my lift through heavier springs, that way it doesnt change my maximum wheel drop and is slightly less straining on the CV shafts when #flexing out. And yes, this trail is much easier with lift and 32" tires...much smoother.

@MrPr0k 5 жыл бұрын

What forums or groups do you belong to? After your vids and some others from out west and up in PA, I took the dive. Today, I traded my JK for a KL(?) Cherokee Trailhawk Elite. It is a 2019 with 11k miles. Apparently the owner also had sweet Dodge muscle cars (dealer couldn't pin down if it was a Charger or Challenger or both). Regardless, this Jeep is loaded and already has RRO Super Sliders installed. It seemed like it was meant to be since I'd already priced those as my first mod. Frustrating to spend like 4hrs at the dealer, but she's in my driveway now. Forgot to mention, the final straw was the price. $25000, looks brand new except a few scrapes on the front skid and I had a decent trade in from the KJ, so it ended up being a $15k purchase of a 2019 Elite.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Nice deal man! I love mine, my struggle is finding someplace to get work done competently, trying my 3rd dealership out this week and so far its not looking good. There is a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Owners group on facebook, other than that i'm in a few local-ish ohio clubs. The most active is Mid Ohio Jeepers Organization, they have both a public nonmembers pages and a members page. I have yet to create an account on the jeep cherokee forums though.

@brianleeth4679 25 күн бұрын

Just did this trail in my 2000 Yukon Denali

@tj-4594 5 жыл бұрын

Saying that I drive an ol XJ that’s pretty impressive 🤘🏾

@whalehands4779 5 жыл бұрын

I’m from Jackson county. I live right on the edge of Vinton/Jackson county line. I have an 03 Wrangler. Would love to make a video with ya!

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Next saturday (30th) i'll be doing a mild 'get your tires dirty' ride trying to get other area TH owners into the woods, if your interested, meet at 3 Garages at 11am. I'll likely be doing a more moderate TH ride at some point late summer/fall.

@whalehands4779 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, do you have a fb or instagram account?

@patologico2007 5 жыл бұрын

Great!!. Did you use de rear differential lock?. Is it useful in this route?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Locked the rear for the first half of the hill climb. The transmission is pretty smart and decent at doing the whole 'brake-lock-differential', so it may have been fine without the rear locked, but i've gotten hung up on this hill before (poor line choice) so i figured i'd just lock it for the tough bit just to make sure i didn't have trouble.

@kaseyl.607 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your rock rails?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Rocky Road Outfitters, these are the Super Sliders.

@ryanhaines7682 5 жыл бұрын

How much clearance is required for this ??? I have a modified Outlander.with offroad tires.and 2 limited slip differentials.. I'd like to try it... but dont wanna fuck anything up

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

I was stock height and tires for this run. With a ~2" lift and 32" tires i don't really rub anything on this trail as of 2 months ago.

@TheGamingChannelTyler 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me wonder how my 07 commander 4x4 with a 5.7 hemi would do

@sirtubemaster 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't see water crossing, why was it smoking like that?

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

2:00 , and its the thumbnail. Just steam coming off all the hot bits after going through the water.

@jdmjimmy 5 жыл бұрын

Best crossover every switching from vtec to jeep

@jasontaylor9871 4 жыл бұрын

What is that noise? And what is the steam/smoke coming out of the front?

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Wet brakes and the traction control. Hot engine bits and cold water equal steam.

@joefrazier3086 4 жыл бұрын

Why does you engine/radiator look like it's smoking?? From the water crossing?

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Engine block sits really low in the KLs, anytime we go through water, it steams as the water evaporates off the hot engine. That steam even killed the camera that was mounted on the hood, was no good after that ride.

@mattjacobus3005 4 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed to the Chanel I dont have TH but a 17 latitude only things I've changed are the tires to ko2's and a K&N air filter. looking to to do a 2"" lift kinda on a financial pinch this time of year thou...

@FearlessTrailhawk 4 жыл бұрын

Hazard Sky has a decent price for their kit

@mattjacobus3005 4 жыл бұрын

@@FearlessTrailhawk hmm ill have to look in to that thanks

@sportshot2789 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you have it for three months? Mechanical or body shop downtime? I considered buying one of these but my past experience with Chrysler products found them to be unreliable. I wanted something for my wife that had reliability and better than most capability. I bought her a Subaru Outback which has been very reliable over almost 4 years. If it was my daily driver I might have chosen one of these.

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Rear ended by a JK. I took 19k in dmg and gave back 9k. Crappy estimates by his insurance adjusters kept causing delays. Estimates went from 3k, to 8k, to 11k, then final total was 19k.

@dakotafee7536 5 жыл бұрын

where is this located in vinton?

@FearlessTrailhawk 5 жыл бұрын

Its one of the many old township roads. Honestly my advice is to run this area with others who are familiar with it until you learn the trails. It is super easy to accidentally end up on private property if you don't know where the trail goes. Many of the ohio based groups go to Vinton, join their facebook pages or whatever and ask if anyone is going down or willing to show you around. But out of respect for the locals many of us who know the trails are hesitant to just give out the addresses and such to people who've never been down there before. (sorry if thats not exactly what you were looking for)

@stephenbinion6348 5 жыл бұрын

I’m impressed! We have a 2 wd Patriot and drive it on the beach in North Carolina. The ground clearance is the same and the 4x4 Grand Cherokee was in the shop with a bad joint in the front drive shop.