Is It Time For 4 Wheel Drive??? Testing the $600 Jeep Comanche

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We take the Jeep Comanche Offroad to a desert oasis! We test its 2wd capabilities all along the way.
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@Erd_Geschoss Жыл бұрын

This is like Sam Pilgrim taking a Walmart bike down the Whistler trails. Shows how much the driver matters. 😊

@amarillosparky Жыл бұрын

Cool channel. Thanks for turning me onto it

@Jason_Cunts Жыл бұрын

Sam is the best

@strider9583 Жыл бұрын

Sam pilgrim is the business he is awesome much like our Rudy and co

@BikeGenixAZ Жыл бұрын

fr tho

@trailrunnah8886 Жыл бұрын

Today is going to be EPIC!

@lothre Жыл бұрын

What I learned over the years from the videos is; trust Rudy's offroad predictions. You really know your stuff.

@levergun Жыл бұрын

You are definitely coming in to your own, Rudy. And Janelle is a great camera person. Best wishes for continued success.

@MartinBettler Жыл бұрын

Agree !

@timcooper7845 Жыл бұрын

That head liner is killn me. Cut that thang out.

@gregdoyle4602 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I would've torn that thing out before hitting the ignition.

@davidputnam463 Жыл бұрын

Can’t put a dollar amount on laughs lol

@blackshirt4ever02 Жыл бұрын

Gosh I really like janelle. She’s so fun! Rudy picked a good one.

@JT_70 Жыл бұрын

Or, maybe a really good one picked Rudy! Janelle is very attractive with a gorgeous smile and great fun attitude.

@blackshirt4ever02 Жыл бұрын

@@JT_70 point

@arieliturbide6326 Жыл бұрын

Oh Rudy...you totally understand the spirit of just being out there and having fun no matter what vehicle you have!

@oneshotpete6.591 Жыл бұрын

Rudy my boy in case ya haven’t figured it out ( i’m sure u have ) Janelle is a keeper !! loves to spend time with her guy doing outdoor stuff and easy on the eyes 👀 you sir are winning 🥇

@phatgringo2.0 Жыл бұрын

those hips my goodness

@mrmotofy Жыл бұрын

@D B Perv

@turkey4957 Жыл бұрын

Y’all are some creepy old men she’s super young

@phatgringo2.0 Жыл бұрын

@@turkey4957 how do you know how old I am and you're assuming my gender? I am destroyed!

@bripslag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along, Rudy. I like seeing Kaulin and JaNelle in the mix, too. They add a lot of personality to the videos. 👍

@robertjleonetti2297 Жыл бұрын

Just cut the headliner out.

@TheRealPOTUSDavidByrd Жыл бұрын

Watching you scramble this thing up the trail was way more entertaining than a lot of the more technical stuff with the more capable rigs. Sometimes it's all about the struggle & overcoming obstacles that gets that lil endorphin hit going

@R.Sole88109 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it makes me laugh, people in twin locked, big shit grippers, mega flex suspension rigs whinging that trails aren't challenging. Try doing it in a less capable rig if you want a challenge. As I say, if you ain't got the kit, then you better have the driving skillset.👍🏻

@327JohnnySS Жыл бұрын

Then you get to do backflips into a waterfall. Life is short yet it's the longest thing that you will ever do. Enjoy every sandwich and moment.

@Kemia_ Жыл бұрын

I agree. Anybody can spend 40k on a off-road monster of a jeep. But it takes a real skilled driver to take their $600 2wd Commanche up a trail rated for 4wd vehicles.

@diyfferent Жыл бұрын

Time to take that saggy ceiling down! Car manufactures should start making small pick-ups like that one again.

@TheScoundrel70 Жыл бұрын

A locker and good tires can go a surprisingly far way on a 2wd, particularly with some weight moved to the back. Years ago, there was a Comanchee Eliminator 2wd in our trail group with a 2" lift, rear locker, mud T/A's on the back, and All Terrains on the front. Skid plates and velocity got it through most trails and only heavy mud really was an absolute no-go. At first, I thought this might turn into a slammed, super-stretch 3/4 scale Jeep version of Rudy's dream truck, but now I'm thinking he's going to take this in another direction. Whatever he does, I think it will be a very cool build to watch!

@Duc-sl7rz Жыл бұрын

Was about to mention the same thing. A manual locker or a Detroit can make a 2WD truck a formidable machine off-road, so long as you've got hard packed dirt or rock for your tires to hold on to.

@55desotomine Жыл бұрын

It's nice to have a regular truck for everyday use, fix it and use it as-is. Everything doesn't have to be a rock crawler.

@lonhoschar1943 Жыл бұрын

Never underestimate a two wheel drive pick-up... shoved a 4' high snow drift out of my way... took a few runs at it but with chains and 400 lbs. of cement blocks in the box right behind the cab... mission accomplished!!😁

@mikemusser Жыл бұрын

Yep. 2 wheel drive can be so capable. Rudy, how about building this as a 2 wheel drive prerunner - lock the back diff and get a bunch more suspension travel in it!

@REDMAN298 Жыл бұрын

I`m aware of the weight helping in snow. I guess weight isn`t an advantage in hill climbing and the weight is shifted on the wheels for traction anyway.

@JimPeachley Жыл бұрын

The Comanche is exactly the type of vehicle you and your dad rescue in the middle of the night - two-wheel drive, under-powered and under-equipped. So many newbs find themselves on a road that "suddenly" gets gnarly and it's too late to turn back. Can't wait to see what you do with the Comanche. Yeeee hah!!

@susantreibs6593 Жыл бұрын

I think the Comanche would be a nice build. Make it 4 wheel drive, a roll cage, winch(s), lifted bigger tires, new interior, and maybe make it into a tow truck since it is a truck, the bed is just asking for something.

@chrisestill8825 Жыл бұрын

A simple gin poke setup in the bed would be good for getting all the SxS with broken front ends out without a trailer

@michaelfuller2378 Жыл бұрын

Finally being able to see the Falls was worth it! Great job Rudi!

@roygotham Жыл бұрын

IT’S TIME FOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE!!! Can’t wait to see what you build!!👀👀

@ronbrown3552 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THAT YOU GUYS ALL HAVE "FARMER'S TANS" - NO TANNING BED OBSESSIONS UP THERE IN UTAH!!!

@aaahtex902 Жыл бұрын

**RUDY'S BACK FLIPS ARE PERFECT!!! +++ GO 2-WHEEL DRIVES = YIPPEE!!!**

@bruceleealmighty Жыл бұрын

Thanks for not doing click bait. I'll keep coming back just to see the growth.

@bobashmore6442 Жыл бұрын

This little truck is just screaming for 4 WD. Just imagine what she can do once you get her there. And, of course, we'll enjoy watching the build. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

@chrislyons5841 Жыл бұрын

The door was bad but the headliner would have been 1st on the agenda. LOL

@awo1fman Жыл бұрын

Yeah, as long as you're within the physics and geometry capability of the vehicle, 90% of wheeling is the driver. Unskilled drivers can get the most capable vehicle stuck (or worse), but a skilled driver can get a fairly basic vehicle to some amazing places. Rudy is clearly skilled.

@davestevens4263 Жыл бұрын

I agree , I think it’s more like 55/50 tho . The best capabile rig with a bad driver stuck .

@stevea4416 Жыл бұрын

08:28 "It's about the angles." ... "Woah!" And just like that, Rudy and team are doin' just fine! ...and nothin' sketchy goin' on here.

@mycorrhizae86 Жыл бұрын

I have seen numerous recoveries on this road, but never the actual falls.

@imfloridano5448 Жыл бұрын

Like father like son Mat and Rudy must prove that theirs no situation to tough they cannot overcome

@jdub9554 Жыл бұрын

Great video! And thanks for showing how a 2-wheel drive vehicle can take you to some pretty fantastic locations...

@mahbriggs Жыл бұрын

Yes! You wouldn't believe some of the places I took a 1990 Ford Festiva! You don't have to be crazy, but it helps! Whish I still had it, I want to try it on that road! Probably ending up get rescued by Matt, but...

@javabeanz8549 Жыл бұрын

@@mahbriggs mine was a 1977 Plymouth Arrow ( Mitsubishi Lancer in Japan ) and my buddy and I got some 4x4ers going at a party one night, we were laughing at them over this little hill that they were driving up and down to show off. My buddy had a front wheel drive Subaru hatchback and I had the Arrow, we took off almost bumper to bumper, went up the hill, he just punched it to spin around, while I played with the e-brake to shorten the turn, and we both flew back down the hill, spun around and repeated the same thing. Then they understood why we were laughing, the low center of gravity and short wheel base makes a difference.

@josephcancino71 17 күн бұрын

Man I really love the brother videos... and I always wondered why Kaulin rocked a "RAD" trucker cap in a lot of videos... that's brotherly love. Awesomeness!

@mariamanahane1145 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 The little Comanche that could!!! Omigod!! You’re killing me! Best entertainment for us tonight. I love the commentary that comes with the footage.

@patmulhall791 Жыл бұрын

QUICK FIX FOR HEAD LINER! Get some upholstery pins, they’re spiraled pins that are a savior for those liners. Get a bunch and make your own names or logo on the roof!

@roberthallam6824 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2wd 66 Chevy LWB 1/2T with posi. I went 99% of the places a 4wd would go. You just proved that without posi or locker ! My dad always said all 4wd did was get you a little further down the road and stuck better.

@flight2k5 Жыл бұрын

No you didn’t You know a posi is a limited slip right?

@roberthallam6824 Жыл бұрын

@@flight2k5 of course, one and the same.

@Myotis05 Жыл бұрын

Had a Comanche for 10 years. It was 4WD. that truck was amazing. A bit on the small side, but that was its advantage! The 4.0L was amazing!

@jb3536 Жыл бұрын

The best thing about that ride was the steering wheel cover.

@ITubeTooInc Жыл бұрын

The door lock rope was my favorite 😁

@wasabiginger6993 Жыл бұрын

I found myself zoning out on that wheel cover too!

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

Excellent adventure! You made it, the Comanche did really well for just a 2 wheel squeal! 💯👍

@christopherweise438 Жыл бұрын

And a 1 tire fire differential.

@WatanabeNoTsuna. Жыл бұрын

You mean 1 wheel drive, most of the time! 😂

@flight2k5 Жыл бұрын

Did it though?

@Marty54GMC Жыл бұрын

The one wheel wonder made it no problem. I went many places in Alaska with mine before I finally went to a 4WD. Brings back old memories of people saying it will never make it.

@liamclarke64 Жыл бұрын

If you can drive, you can drive!! Janelle is a Doll... she should have her own channel.

@greasyhandsauto-shaunbutte9726 Жыл бұрын

That headliner is classic!

@j.till_z Жыл бұрын

One thing that I wish the SxS community would learn more about trail etiquette. You always yield to the person with the larger vehicle or the person coming up hill.

@rzrpap Жыл бұрын

Go Rudy as a 14 year old teenager in the early 1960s I turned a 1950 Pontiac 2 door into a pickup truck and for years ran all over the logging roads in the Pennsylvania woods. It had a flat flat head 6 cylinder with a 3 speed Manuel transmission. Sure had a lot of fun with that machine, wish I still had it.

@Capydachi Жыл бұрын

That was a surprisingly graceful back flip

@mikemoore4702 Жыл бұрын

That's a cool little collector truck. Don't beat that one up.

@bshinn4884 Жыл бұрын

Speed solves most issues with offroading lol (It also causes many more)

@richarda996 Жыл бұрын

Momentum is what counts, just not speed in itself.

@christopherbrown6697 Жыл бұрын

Leave it 2WD! I've driven 2WD Rangers for years year-round in New England and a limited-slip rear and the right tires get me where I need to go. That Comanche is would be a great parts runner that you can still have fun with. A 2nd generation Ford Explorer 8.8 rear end would be a good junkyard swap to get rear discs, LSD, and 4.10 R&P with a matching lug pattern.

@wooodrow99 Жыл бұрын

Cool fan interaction on the trail. You’re a good role model for the young wheelers coming up AND you can bust out a back flip. Solid.

@rolandtb3 Жыл бұрын

Knowing the trail and truck limits conquered the trail. Traversing the top of the falls were epic.

@brads.3674 Жыл бұрын

Well, this was fun! Thanks for taking us along.

@johnme7049 Жыл бұрын

Not to dang shabby for a $600 truck. Thanks for sharing.

@blameTECHIE Жыл бұрын

Adding this comment at 6:00 in, I'm expecting Rudy to make it without 4WD but run out of gas 😃 A great vid and nice to see that there are other people on the trails other than those that need rescuing :edit: having watched it all now - another BRILLIANT vid - looks like you all had a great time. Loving the format, the chat and great camera work. Immersive and engaging, really feel like I'm part of what you're doing and am really looking forward to seeing you all (and the channel) go on to great things.

@eehsua Жыл бұрын

Fun fun. Can't wait to see what Rudy has in store for it.

@tommycatfish5515 Жыл бұрын

Definitely it’s a classic truck not too many left

@Monkey_foot_outdoors Жыл бұрын

250k made from 86-92 our current comamche registry only has 9k on it.

@jimbobf8017 Жыл бұрын

Man this reminds me of when me and one of my buddies were younger. I had a Dodge Dakota 89' model 2wd same color as your Comanche even. We took that thing through the 4wheeler trails back in the mountains where I live (Blue Ridge Mountains). It was back before cell phones and internet so we didn't have a camera with us. But what we did bring along was a quart jar of mountain dew which always made the trip much more interesting😂. Great video 👍

@lethargicmotorsport2025 Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing a lot of people are wondering why you would put your Mountain dew in a quart jar . I’m guessing the mountain dew y’all had the tougher trail the truck could handle.

@jimbobf8017 Жыл бұрын

@@lethargicmotorsport2025 lol 😂 we thought we were ten feet tall and bullet proof. But I'll have to say that little 2wd truck impressed me.

@turkey4957 Жыл бұрын

@@lethargicmotorsport2025 moonshine

@lethargicmotorsport2025 Жыл бұрын

@@turkey4957 thanks Captain obvious !

@geraldingram9351 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff guys looks like fun, and your jeep ute was an eye opener, thanks for sharing.

@larryjohns8097 Жыл бұрын

That was a NICE video Really enjoyed it !!

@russellsalvador1620 Жыл бұрын

In 1988, I bought a 1988 Jeep Comanche. Short bed,4cyl,4 wheel drive, same blue color as your, I traded it 3 years later to my brother, I wish to this day that I never should have traded it away, could never find one around, did manage to pick up a 96 cherokee, after watching Matts off road recovery.

@tonyblonie Жыл бұрын

I used old cufflinks with the rotating T bars to hold my sagging headliner up. It worked great for years.

@mntmantimes Жыл бұрын

Or T Pins work great too ☺

@Voyagersk9 Жыл бұрын

Love to see your channel growing!! Your content is great!! Keep it going!!

@diamondbkr Жыл бұрын

Love it! More Comanche content!

@reddog543211 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this with us Rudy and crew

@JF32304 Жыл бұрын

You can add 4wd to those. They just put a straight pipe in where the axle would normally go, swap that and install t case and shifter and you're good.

@v12alpine Жыл бұрын

Gotta swap the trans too. Output shaft is different length for 2wd vs 4wd.

@Jordan-ws6jy Жыл бұрын

That was fun. Looking forward to this build and Collins truck 👌

@georgenicholai6089 Жыл бұрын

This was a fun video to watch. Thanks…keep it up!

@joshmccoy1522 Жыл бұрын

Fun ride! I'm looking forward to what you end up doing with the Comanche. 👍

@tannermatthew696 Жыл бұрын

That wheel base is prime tho Rudy! Build it! build it! build it!

@jamesennis4446 Жыл бұрын

Looked like great fun Rudy. Thanks for taking us with you.

@brooziebee9507 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a locker, then she’s dialed in. Oh, and maybe some scissors for that headliner. Nice work, you’re killing it.

@ArizonaKid Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see ya fix it up !! Always fun times at the swimming hole . God Bless and see ya on the next one

@ggalland1 Жыл бұрын

Great video. More beautiful spots to see in Utah! Looking forward to your next video.

@williamrupley376 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyable and thanks for taking us along.,

@gayle4804 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the trail especially with no Extra help Looks like you had a lot of fun at the falls all of you did a wonderful job and doing flips into that water oh my stars !

@davebanks7435 Жыл бұрын

Considering the tyres on the 2 w drive you did remarkably well : having fun is just great :)

@davidfarmer1666 Жыл бұрын

Rudy, the truck is hot. You need to put that on a four wheeler frame without a doubt. It has the ability to be a number one machine like the Morvair. Go for it.

@brianstansbury8249 Жыл бұрын

Great driving and diving! Nice graceful back flip.👍👍

@allenk5783 Жыл бұрын

This was so fun to watch! Really inspires me to get a tinker rig

@wildnature0.0 Жыл бұрын

I love the headliner :) and the door too! is a fun video to watch guys!

@applesbighatranch6906 Жыл бұрын

Rudy, your content is coming into it's own, and it's getting better all the time. Thanks for a really fun, entertaining trip up to Toq falls!

@ClanOxyL Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what you do with that comanche Rudy! I've always loved comanches ever since I had my first jeep a 96 cherokee sport.

@rowdyringsak9448 Жыл бұрын

I've taken my little 2wd ranger on a couple trails like that. I put some 35s on it and it does ok. That Comanche could be pretty awesome with a little love.

@justin4pack642 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. I’ve always wanted a Comanche. Can’t wait to see the build on it

@CheeseLayong Жыл бұрын

I never thought about visiting Utah. But after watching your videos and your dad's Videos, it's one of the top destinations I want to take my kids to

@terrylembke8100 Жыл бұрын

Great , video Rudy. Good to see you youngsters out having an adventure . That swim at the end was a bonus on a hot day . Stay safe buddy Terry

@andrewgable7273 Жыл бұрын

That is a pretty sweet Jeep. Can't wait to see how you build it out!! Thanks for the video, great trip, glad you had fun at the falls.

@stephenpoe2037 Жыл бұрын

Dash and Splash ! Thanks for sharing !

@pioneerpowered8208 Жыл бұрын

Nice job navigating that trail in one wheel drive!

@1ace1966 Жыл бұрын

Man that brings back fond memories! I had an 88 pioneer long bed 4wd and loved it, right up to when it caught fire and burned. Same color too.

@John-ve3gg Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventures!!

@UtahOutlander Жыл бұрын

Skill & experience is often more important than the equipment! Way to go Rudy! Good stuff!

@leonascherer1617 Жыл бұрын

Great video Rudy! You are very talented at driving through challenging terrain.

@ismewhat1234 Жыл бұрын

I remember when your dad started doing KZfaq you were kind of shy on video lol look at you now👏👏👏👍

@mikemullay5622 Жыл бұрын

Lets hear it for the one wheel peel!

@gregmeeuwissen6393 Жыл бұрын

showing your skills on this one rudy nice adventure and proof you just need to take the right approach and you can get almost anywhere you want within reason. Keep up the great work

@josemhernandez8733 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I enjoy it a LOT!!!

@nicolascheca4619 Жыл бұрын

It was very nice that you showed some natural environment! Greetings from Argentina!

@jamesmattheiss7445 Жыл бұрын

You are really expressing the "Adventures" portion of your channel name. I enjoy your channel and keep up the good work!

@ronnydowdy7432 Жыл бұрын

That was a good ride along with you and Janelle and you're brother. Thank for the ride.

@gharkun Жыл бұрын

the nods and casual acknowledgements to those quad and utv riders whilst 2wding it up in the comanche is a rudy greatest hit. nice one dude. i like this video the most so far.

@808alldevon Жыл бұрын

As always it was a great video. Excellent adventure brah

@judsonr1 Жыл бұрын

My best friend growing up had a Scout II with a bent frame so the doors would never stay closed. It was always seatbelts for us, and a bungee cord across our laps attached to the door handles to keep the doors closed. Another great video, thanks for bringing us along.

@jordansvc Жыл бұрын

I am thoroughly impressed! I did that road before and did not think you would made it past those two steeper areas. Just the right amount of gas and you're good! heck yeah

@darrelldodson2788 Жыл бұрын

Watching this brought back some memories. Growing up my cousin had a 2WD Chevy S-10. We would do the same thing go out and try to make it where the 4X4 vehicles would go. I remember the smell of burning tires. Lol 👍 thanks for bringing us along 👍 good video

@stevenfoust3782 Жыл бұрын

Pretty smooth backflips. Pretty impressive how you got the lil pickup to do what you wanted!

@donwilliams3626 Жыл бұрын

Another fine example of brotherly love on display. Nice scenery and great camera work to display it too. Just wondering what tire pressure were you running or does that make less difference without deep sand?