Incredible. I have an Axial scx10.3 RC crawler with a dig transmission and I wanted to see one in action on a real crawler. Those drone shots were perfect 👌
Always thought front digs were all hype. Thanks for the visual. That could really come in handy for a full-size 4-door pickup. Also, great video. Genuinely entertaining and informative without being a try-hard.
Thank you so much. I was not sure if they worth their weight in gold my self. I mean they are rad and have great features but after getting one and learning some of the tricks they are well worth the money. Just a heads up at takes 6-8 weeks to get one after you order it.
Great video! The top down visual of the front dig is amazing. I am going to try doing front digs next time I am out. I am also going to run my favorite trail in front wheel drive only. What you said makes a lot of sense.
I learned this from some W.E. Rock comp guys and it blew my mind!. It keeps the ride smoother and if you get to something that you need all 4 then just bump the rear in when you mobbing go over then pop it back out.
@@WRECKEDGEAR Thanks for the reply. It's funny because I am a firm believer in 'front locker is better'. I have selectable in both axles and will go with front locked first most every time. So I don't know why I wasn't thinking front drive if you are only powering one axle. It will be fun to try.
Excellent vid. Want to see the young'n do it! Killer comparison shots. Take it for a walk, but NEVER let it squat. Great tip on using front wheel drive.
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Enjoyed the post. Very informative. Could you post all the parts you beefed up to stay compatible with the Atlas. Planning to put a build together and I want to do it right the first time. Thanks.
It really depends on your gearing. mine was a 5.1 so the torque of the 4.0 motor and the low gears put extra stress on the rig. I had to beef up my stub shafts and chase a couple welds. drive line ujoints and axle ujoints folded after the atlas. keep that in mind but know that the atlas case is 100% worth it.
Very good job. I have my first atlas in a a v8 TJ crawler, and I’m struggling to know where I’m at all the time, which stick first,etc. I immediately noticed front wheel drive worked great, and generally front wheel drive is more effective than rear anyway. I’m in on that.
very good video. would have never thought about the welds, joints and things breaking since the atlas is so strong. but then your rig is stronger. you only see sponsored or positive vids about atlas but it's good to know both positive and negative. found your vids from the RTI ramp. Keep it up man
Thanks man! I for sure didn't factor that in after buying it. Its not a big deal because you want to strengthen all those week point on your rig anyways. definitely something to consider.
Do you just use e brake to lock up the rear I've got a blazer with a atlas and iam trying to figure out what needs to be done to brakes fir front Diggs was gonna put I proportioning valve but my local crawler shop said to buy eltronic solenoids with switches inside cab?? So I wouldn't have brake lines in cab any help would be greatly appreciated 👍
We just lightly power break. applying just enough pressure to lock up the rear tires but to where your fronts can still power through. I know a lot of people use that line lock for the rears. or cutting breaks.
The tuners really need to come out with a low-range requested torque limiter tune. That would save a lot of rigs from people getting two pedal happy in the low ratios.
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I would have only had to cut enough space for the twin sticks if I would have had a standard TJ skid plate. Because I wanted to keep the flat belly skid on my rig I had to cut roughly 10"x8" to keep everything tucked up.
My Atlas doesn't allow front wheel drive and when I called them to ask why they said that their case never allowed it. But your video showed it in action; WTF? I can only shift the front into whatever position the rear is in. Rear in high will allow front high, rear in low will allow front low. The front lever wont move to high or low with the rear in neutral, nor will it allow the front to engage in a different ratio than the rear. The tech guy I talked to said that this is how they're designed. What gives?
There must have been a miscommunication between you and their tech guy. It won't shift into "high" with the front only. I am pretty sure about this. Try shifting both into low. While moving forward give it a bit of gas and as you let up try shifting the rear into neutral. Do this a few times. I can do this while the rig is in drive but if you find it isn't working, while moving, shift the tranny into neutral and try again. This is just to confirm it actually will go into 4 lo front only. It's the 'easiest' way to do so.
@@olliehopnoodle4628 THANK YOU! I thought I had tried to put the front into low with the rear in neutral, but apparently not. I just went out and tried and yes, it works. I guess I got mentally stuck when the front wouldn't go into hight and maybe I hadn't tried low, or because it was parked maybe the gears just wouldn't mesh up. I first tried it in park and could tell that the lever moved part way into low, put it in neutral with the engine idling and it goes in and out of low with the rear in N.
Not a dumb question at all and I have the answer. If you ever get bound up with your rear tires if all for are engaged the front tires will actually push your rear tires into more of a bind. but if you take your front out then it allows your rear to do the work without being forced by the fronts into what your bound up in.
A little late to the part here but I was wondering if you could tell me what ratio you have, I believe you said 5:1 just wanted to make sure, and also, do you wish you had gone any higher? Thinking about getting one in the near future, but don’t want to over or under gear it. I know it’s also kinda odd but I’m going to keep my 3.73 diff ratio so if that changes what you may recommend. I know I’m asking a lot so thank you if you do respond!!
I have a 5:1 ratio on the atlas and a 102 crawl ratio. I drive a stick sto 5:1 works well with the combination of my drive train. I use Second gear most the time. But it is nice to put her in first and let her eat. It really all depends on your set up. If you call atlas they have great techs and can give you the best option for your platform.
@@WRECKEDGEAR thanks so much for replying, I’m also on a stick and if I get the 5.44:1 my ratio will end up being 90 total, so this is the perfect comparison, thank you!!!
You absolutely can shift into Hi on the Fly! And its not noisy at all at highway speeds. You can heat gear slap a little bit when you are in low but its because its gear on gear and I would be surprised if you even hear it.
@@mutilatedjak yes you can shit at same speeds as you stock transfer case I belive. Message me on instagram @wreckedgear I will make a video of it for you. If you find it helpful I may do a 2nd atlas tips and tricks video.
We do not. Some rigs do witch is cool but its more to manipulate and with to many gadgets it can take the fun out of trail wheeling. When we do a front or rear dig, to plan the not moving tire we just hold the breaks enough to stop the non powering axle but allows the other one to do dig through the breaks. I go through a set of break pads about every 2ish years.
Not out of the box. you can only do front digs in low. But I have herd you can take some pins out and do a little modification to get front hi to work in them.
Yes you can do all of that with a 2 speed. The 4 speed is just a doubler. You have an extra shift lever that you can double your crawl ratio giving x2 lower gearing.
Dang, nice drone shots. This vid deserves way more views.
Thank you for the great feed back.
Yep - totally agree. Thanks for the great vid!
Ahh deeper grooves guy
Always good to see a good owner taking their crawler out for some healthy walks.
It's more important then most people know and means a lot to your rig😁
👌😂👍lmfao!
great visual turning radius
mercury vs venus tight turn, damn!
Front dig turns more then most think. Thank you for the comment and great feed back
super informative and very funny. glad you have your kids involved too. Subscribed!
Thank you for the Sub!!! Our daughter is obsessed with wheeling.
Incredible.
I have an Axial scx10.3 RC crawler with a dig transmission and I wanted to see one in action on a real crawler. Those drone shots were perfect 👌
Pretty rad how much low Gear and front digs help with crawling.
Always thought front digs were all hype. Thanks for the visual. That could really come in handy for a full-size 4-door pickup.
Also, great video. Genuinely entertaining and informative without being a try-hard.
Thank you so much. I was not sure if they worth their weight in gold my self. I mean they are rad and have great features but after getting one and learning some of the tricks they are well worth the money. Just a heads up at takes 6-8 weeks to get one after you order it.
@@WRECKEDGEAR There's no danger of me ordering one in the near future. So many other things I have to do before I start playing with the truck.
Great video! The top down visual of the front dig is amazing. I am going to try doing front digs next time I am out. I am also going to run my favorite trail in front wheel drive only. What you said makes a lot of sense.
I learned this from some W.E. Rock comp guys and it blew my mind!. It keeps the ride smoother and if you get to something that you need all 4 then just bump the rear in when you mobbing go over then pop it back out.
@@WRECKEDGEAR Thanks for the reply. It's funny because I am a firm believer in 'front locker is better'. I have selectable in both axles and will go with front locked first most every time. So I don't know why I wasn't thinking front drive if you are only powering one axle. It will be fun to try.
That is great. Excellent video and the front wheel info just makes since now, I can’t believe I didn’t try any of that. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome!!! thank you for watching.
Excellent vid. Want to see the young'n do it! Killer comparison shots. Take it for a walk, but NEVER let it squat. Great tip on using front wheel drive.
You got it. Keep an eye out in a week or 2 and you will see her doing her thing in the buggy.
That’s great info on the front wheel vs 4 wheel etc. Now I just need the Atlas🤨
Get it ordered quick they have a 6-8 week turn around after you order it. All great things are worth the wait.
So much talent, keep up the good work. This channel has so much potential
Thank you so much!!! We are pushing to get better and better content. And we get a little better each video. Thank you so much for the kind words. Helps keep us motivated.
Thanks for the tips. The front wheel drive you suggest is genius.
Thank you! I'm stoked it was helpful.
Cool video. Helps with the tips
Thank you. I hope it was Helpful.
Definition of a FULL SEND
hahahaha its the only way to do it!
Enjoyed the post. Very informative. Could you post all the parts you beefed up to stay compatible with the Atlas. Planning to put a build together and I want to do it right the first time. Thanks.
It really depends on your gearing. mine was a 5.1 so the torque of the 4.0 motor and the low gears put extra stress on the rig. I had to beef up my stub shafts and chase a couple welds. drive line ujoints and axle ujoints folded after the atlas. keep that in mind but know that the atlas case is 100% worth it.
Very good job. I have my first atlas in a a v8 TJ crawler, and I’m struggling to know where I’m at all the time, which stick first,etc. I immediately noticed front wheel drive worked great, and generally front wheel drive is more effective than rear anyway. I’m in on that.
They break in and work better and better over time. Your going ro grow to love it!
very good video. would have never thought about the welds, joints and things breaking since the atlas is so strong. but then your rig is stronger. you only see sponsored or positive vids about atlas but it's good to know both positive and negative. found your vids from the RTI ramp. Keep it up man
Thanks man! I for sure didn't factor that in after buying it. Its not a big deal because you want to strengthen all those week point on your rig anyways. definitely something to consider.
⭐️ Thank You for putting this together for us so nicely, I dig Your style ✌️
You channel name just made my day man. Thanks for liking and commenting on the video.
😁walk that crawler. Great vid and tips 👍
Thank you!
Do you just use e brake to lock up the rear I've got a blazer with a atlas and iam trying to figure out what needs to be done to brakes fir front Diggs was gonna put I proportioning valve but my local crawler shop said to buy eltronic solenoids with switches inside cab?? So I wouldn't have brake lines in cab any help would be greatly appreciated 👍
We just lightly power break. applying just enough pressure to lock up the rear tires but to where your fronts can still power through. I know a lot of people use that line lock for the rears. or cutting breaks.
Fantastic video, well produced, great info!!!!
Thank you! This was a rushed video but very fun to make. Thank you for watching our channel!!!!
Just ordered one for my TJ
2 speed or 4 speed, are you running a secondary caliper on the rear for a turn brake or even a ball valve controller for the rears?
2 speed, I also didn't have any cutting braks for brak locks. I just pawer braked its harder on parts but it worked for me at the time.
Nice work bro
I like my own comment
Happys Trails LoL
Thanks my dude!!!!
Ha ha ha ha. gotta like what you like brotha
Great video
Thank you for watching. I will do another in the future. I have learned more tips and tricks.
Awesome video!!!
Thanks brotha. Supper excited about your adventure you are on right now.
The tuners really need to come out with a low-range requested torque limiter tune. That would save a lot of rigs from people getting two pedal happy in the low ratios.
You are so right. with all that torque its easy to stress parts at high rpms.
cool Atlas work out the old rig or weak rig breaker!
I thank my atlas for finding all my weak spots so I could fix them!
Good tips
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Fantastic
Just ordered mine 5to1
05 TJ
👏congrats!!! You will love it!
@@WRECKEDGEAR
it sux that they are so back ordered wont see mine til august or september
How much trimming of the tub did you have to do? Great information. Thank you
I would have only had to cut enough space for the twin sticks if I would have had a standard TJ skid plate. Because I wanted to keep the flat belly skid on my rig I had to cut roughly 10"x8" to keep everything tucked up.
What’s the wheelbase of your Jeep?
116
Dope vid thanks for sharing
Thanks for watchin. your going to be all caught up in no time.
My Atlas doesn't allow front wheel drive and when I called them to ask why they said that their case never allowed it. But your video showed it in action; WTF? I can only shift the front into whatever position the rear is in. Rear in high will allow front high, rear in low will allow front low. The front lever wont move to high or low with the rear in neutral, nor will it allow the front to engage in a different ratio than the rear. The tech guy I talked to said that this is how they're designed. What gives?
There must have been a miscommunication between you and their tech guy. It won't shift into "high" with the front only. I am pretty sure about this.
Try shifting both into low. While moving forward give it a bit of gas and as you let up try shifting the rear into neutral. Do this a few times. I can do this while the rig is in drive but if you find it isn't working, while moving, shift the tranny into neutral and try again. This is just to confirm it actually will go into 4 lo front only. It's the 'easiest' way to do so.
@@olliehopnoodle4628 THANK YOU! I thought I had tried to put the front into low with the rear in neutral, but apparently not. I just went out and tried and yes, it works.
I guess I got mentally stuck when the front wouldn't go into hight and maybe I hadn't tried low, or because it was parked maybe the gears just wouldn't mesh up. I first tried it in park and could tell that the lever moved part way into low, put it in neutral with the engine idling and it goes in and out of low with the rear in N.
Exactly what Ollie said.
Great response Ollie! Thank you for helping out.
Well done!
Thank you Mr.
Great video! Now I see the benefit of front digs. Do you prefer a manual or automatic transmission for hard-core rock crawling?
Is that the Atlas 2.0? Thanks again!
It is the 2.0
might be a dumb question but when woukd you even need low range in the rear
Not a dumb question at all and I have the answer. If you ever get bound up with your rear tires if all for are engaged the front tires will actually push your rear tires into more of a bind. but if you take your front out then it allows your rear to do the work without being forced by the fronts into what your bound up in.
I have the 4 speed atlas with a main case of 2.0. Driving sandy washes in 2.0 rear only is a blast.
I need the rear low wheel drive!!!
I was wondering if anyone was going to catch me on that sweet verbage.🤪
A little late to the part here but I was wondering if you could tell me what ratio you have, I believe you said 5:1 just wanted to make sure, and also, do you wish you had gone any higher? Thinking about getting one in the near future, but don’t want to over or under gear it. I know it’s also kinda odd but I’m going to keep my 3.73 diff ratio so if that changes what you may recommend. I know I’m asking a lot so thank you if you do respond!!
I have a 5:1 ratio on the atlas and a 102 crawl ratio. I drive a stick sto 5:1 works well with the combination of my drive train. I use Second gear most the time. But it is nice to put her in first and let her eat. It really all depends on your set up. If you call atlas they have great techs and can give you the best option for your platform.
@@WRECKEDGEAR thanks so much for replying, I’m also on a stick and if I get the 5.44:1 my ratio will end up being 90 total, so this is the perfect comparison, thank you!!!
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How does the Jeep drive itself?
its got low enough gearing that it is able to stay at that speed.
How loud is it at highway speeds? I have a toyota so I can shift into 4hi while driving...you can't do that on an altas correct?
You absolutely can shift into Hi on the Fly! And its not noisy at all at highway speeds. You can heat gear slap a little bit when you are in low but its because its gear on gear and I would be surprised if you even hear it.
@@WRECKEDGEAR like you can shift into high cruising at 20mph? Not just slowly rolling along?
@@mutilatedjak yes you can shit at same speeds as you stock transfer case I belive. Message me on instagram @wreckedgear I will make a video of it for you. If you find it helpful I may do a 2nd atlas tips and tricks video.
@@WRECKEDGEAR just hit you up on instagram
Lmao. Yesss!
Hahaha we had fun with this one.
What size are your drive shaft yokes
Shoot I don't remember. I have not had this rig in quite a while.
Why many people do front dig? Many of them have rear diff lock which is in rear dig situation
Front and rear digs are super helpful once you master them. Thank you so much for watching.
So do you have 2 brake pedals? One for the rear and a separate one for the front?
We do not. Some rigs do witch is cool but its more to manipulate and with to many gadgets it can take the fun out of trail wheeling. When we do a front or rear dig, to plan the not moving tire we just hold the breaks enough to stop the non powering axle but allows the other one to do dig through the breaks. I go through a set of break pads about every 2ish years.
Can you do front in high range with the rear in neutral, or can you only do a front dig in low range?
Not out of the box. you can only do front digs in low. But I have herd you can take some pins out and do a little modification to get front hi to work in them.
Hello
Hi Jacki!
can you do 2 h, 4h, fwd, rwd ect on the 2 speed atlas or only the 4sp?
Yes you can do all of that with a 2 speed. The 4 speed is just a doubler. You have an extra shift lever that you can double your crawl
ratio giving x2 lower gearing.