Deep Snow Solo Adventure In The Jeep
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- Опубликовано: 22 янв 2023
- Me and the Jeep XJ head out Solo Winter Camping in deep snow. Snow Chains, winching and digging will be the letter of the day.
I got back from the UK a couple of weeks ago and saw that we have had a huge amount of snow fall while away.
Despite that I wanted to get out for a few days and two nights to explore some wilderness roads and a nature reserver about an hour from my home to decompress from the busy Christmas brake. The temperatures are dropping to -19c in the evening and the snow conditions are powdered snow on packed snow. These are good conditions for snow wheeling and chains as the snow can be pushed easily and the packed base provides good traction for the chains to grip to.
I hope you enjoy this video and thanks for watching.
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
Summer Tire - 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Winter Tire - Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX Por Studded 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - Ebay Custom Made. 
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I got back from the UK a couple of weeks ago and saw that we have had a huge amount of snow fall while away.
Despite that I wanted to get out for a few days and two nights to explore some wilderness roads and a nature reserver about an hour from my home to decompress from the busy Christmas brake. The temperatures are dropping to -19c in the evening and the snow conditions are powdered snow on packed snow. These are good conditions for snow wheeling and chains as the snow can be pushed easily and the packed base provides good traction for the chains to grip to.
I hope you enjoy this video and thanks for watching.
Just got the heads back on mine, I am definitely copying your idea and relocating the turbo. I have a voyager exhaust manifold and a zj inlet, going with the standard mk1 turbo for now. This video is great motivation!
@@Jack-tx2ve Ah nice you basically have the two parts to make it happen. The stock turbo is fine for the job, I still keep mine as a backup. Let me know if you need any guidance with it all and thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Thanks Mike. I am using heavy wall steel pipe for the extension to the manifold. My Voyager manifold is slightly different yours. It has the flange in the same place put it is a round hole with three studs instead of the T2 flange. It should still work fine though. Then I am using stainless turbo back with a side exit. I put a side exit on my 4.0 years ago, it makes so much sense not having the awkward routing over the rear axle.
I am retaining the standard cylindrical airbox but relocating it to the roof rack at the other end of a custom snorkel. I am pretty familiar with mig and tig so I have really been looking forward to the fun part of the project. There is the vm 6 cylinder turbo on ebay at the moment, £800 it is so tempting to get it and slot it in. I think they are a 3.8 turbo diesel, 180hp ish.
That manifold will still work fine like you said. Great that you can weld tig and mig, your going to have some fun then. I must say the mod to relocate it all has made life so much easier. It call comes out in one piece and you can access the starter from underneath without removing motor mounts etc.. I would leave that 3.8 turbo unless you can find a compressor map to see how it performs. It might not make enough power to spool it up early enough leading to massive lag and high egts. If you can find a map though then you know its worth your money.
You can always move to a gt2052v or something later, that will spool from 1400rpm right up to 2500 giving you a broad range of power instead of a sudden pull near 2000.
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Mike, I have a trac lock in my 4.0 xj in a dana 35. Both the 35 and trac lock have a poor reputation however, touch wood mine has been faultless. I pulled a large fallen down tree to clear a track during a local forest fire. I was assisting the Fire Brigade. The Jeep did really well on a loose gravel surface, I was amazed at its capabilities for a relatively light vehicle.
I think you misunderstood me on the vm 6 cylinder thing. The whole engine is forsale on ebay. I think I overstated the power, its around 140hp at 2700rpm, I believe they can produce more in some applications, it looks as if this one is from a road sweeper. Obviously 6 cylinders would probably mean more heat issues but they sound great and it would have lots of torque.
I'll keep you posted on my build.
Please never stop making videos. This already is the highlight of my week
Haha well i've been making videos on here since 2011 and I sill enjoy it more than ever so hopefully I wont stop any time soon. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
@@WorkshoptoWilderness That's great to hear! Also really like your earlier videos on MCQBushcraft. Lived in the middle east for 2 years and any time I was sick of all the sand and was in desperate need of some nature, I would rewatch your videos haha.
Babe wake up. Mike uploaded another masterpiece
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Holy crap - over an hour! Right on!
I wonder if it would be possible to get a drone camera (DJI Mavic or something similar) so you can fly it and park it for those vehicle drive by shots, would save the headache from having to get out and plant/retrieve the camera every time.
A drone I would love but I'm always torn between upgrading the jeep and a drone when I do have some money to burn. I honestly don't mind the running around, it kind of gets me out in the environment and I get some excursive. But I wouldn't mind a few aerial shots to show the landscape.
Mike, thanks for the adventure! I've not got the skill or time to build a rig like that(or wife that'd let me). Glad you bring all of us suburban folks along!
I had some Yorkshire this morning while viewing your video. No reindeer visited though. As usual, great video Sir.
I love this channel, but I watched MCQ bushcraft from its infancy & miss it 😂… keep churning out the quality mate😊
Jimmy plowed the road for you. Nice of him to do that. 😀
This is one of the coolest videos by far could watch you all day hang on minute I have been lol
Thanks for watching
Great video. Much better with the dad jokes
So you are telling me you never quit making videos, just jumped to another channel... What a wonderful surprise. Happy to see your content again.
I never did no. I did mention this channel a few times on the old one but its easily missed obviously, but thanks for tuning in and watching!
Yellow tinted glasses make a huge difference seeing in deep snow. I use a cheap pair of yellow safety glasses while snow wheeling.
AH nice, I never thought of that. Use to use them when hunting in rain back in the UK. I shall invest again, thank you!
Looks like a fun trip. A lot of people don’t realize what it takes to camp in cold conditions. Good job on the details. 👍🏻❤️🇺🇸
That run towards the camera at the end was a delight, it brought me right back to childhood. There was this special boy that would run around the playground in junior school honking his imaginary lorry horn, very endearing:)
Great to see you working your way through deep snow. Definitely one of the best things to do with your 4WD during winter. 👍
You almost had it. After you put the chains on and slap the tire, its imperative that you say "That's not going anywhere"
57:36 I know the feeling, when getting off track too far is high risk, minimal trees to recover off, and you’re tired. The stress starts building. Glad you made it back out! Another great video Mike!
That reverse trip back was so long and mentally arduous. Its just totally different to going nose first, it was like the Jeep wanted to piss me off. I blame all the frozen bigfoot turds throwing me off on the track..... yeah that was it. Thanks for watching mate!
Another great one Mike. Thank you. You need to come over to Northern California where you have a very good chance of meeting up with a Squatch. Men have come back from the forests around here and not spoken or walked right for months 😂
Hahaha, I can imagine they haven't spoken of it since. Thanks for watching
Very nice video. Thanks for good information!
Как всегда супер 👍👍👍
Спасибо за видео
Your jeep is awesome!
😂😂😂 keep it coming Mike. We’re going to Åmål in two weeks to visit friends but I must admit that going up north and do winter camping is tempting. Thx for so many good comments and advices✔️✔️
I don’t recall this humor on you bushcraft channel. 😂 I just watched your 2022 summary and the watched Grimfrost - Viking Religion after it. I think you should get in the habit of putting a pat of butter out at camp for the elves to keep watch so you can stop worrying about thing watching you. 🙈 thanks for all the work it takes for making these videos.
Thats a dam good idea with the butter. I'm pretty sure I saw some eye shine looking at me from the tree line that night. Probably a young Sami boy waiting for me to finish with Samantha so he could snatch her from the camp. I better get some thicker chains next time
Another awesome video Mike thanks for taking us with
Great adventure Mike thanks for sharing. You cant believe when you stuck i was hear my heart beat . So i Stoped watching video and go to check the comments to see did you get out of it or not.
It amazing you did it you are very brave Mike.
I am glad Mitra and David seeing these video when you are back home safe😅😊
time for lockers
Yeah, looking at one now.
Great to bump into you over the Christmas break, Mike, hope you enjoyed it. Back to proper winter weather!
You too Duncan, glad your on the mend mate.
What an absolute stunning part of the world you moved to must say it did look rather chilly in the morning nothing a good cup of tea canny fix the jeep done you proud mate 👍🏴
Love your videos!
Awesome as always, thanx for bringing us along!
You should definitely add a remote start to your truck. That would help tremendously when you up in the roof tent and need warm on the truck or start it to scare off unwanted animals. Great video!
I love how you are always refining the setup. The slide out and table are looking great now. You should consider usb heat pads for your camera batteries and maybe even your sleeping bag. Can you charge the delta at a decent rate whilst driving? If not consider using a dc-dc step up converter from 12-24v and use the solar inputs for faster charging. Love the vids keep it up
Its a constant evolution and quite enjoyable provided its not bodywork and paint! That's a good idea for the usb heat pad for the camera, I will check it out. I get about 120 watts input into the battery but what you just recommended sounds much better! I'm so crap with electronics. I really need to dial in my power and electronics setup.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness obviously does next to no good in the winters but for summertime consider some solar mounted to the roof tent. A good sized panel mounted up there in addition to maybe a smaller foldable unit would do good to charge your multiple power stations. I have a 200 watt panel mounted to my rack on my XJ I use for my ecloflow delta mini and it keeps me topped up on multi day trips quite nicely.
Whiteout for sure.
great stuff
I love your videos but I love love love your snow videos! They are the best! There is something about the scandi landscape in winter that is different than anywhere else - it's so beautiful. You must have blood like lava to be able to stand out in that snow with just a sweater on. Thank you so much for the wonderful video!
Haha, glad you enjoy them. I shall be back out again next week for a couple of days hopefully. I absolutely love camping in winter and I don't mind the cold provided I can take a warm brake in the tent or make a fire. The landscape is incredible as the snow just makes everything look beautiful. That place where I camped would have been a muddy logged hill in the summer but in winter its amazing.
I juts got a set of chains for the front and I have a place in mind so hopefully I can make it. Thanks for watching!
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Absolutely! - I'm late to joining RUclips and it was your channel that enticed me - Your other channel was the first one that I subscribed to! Thank you so much for all your hard work - we are complete strangers to you but you give us such beautiful gifts!
Attach your keys to a bright colored lanyard or necklace while in the snow.
Many thanks for another enjoyable adventure.
Snowwheeling is so much fun!
Completely lush. Looked epic bud! Great solution in the tent to fend off the cold bum :)
It’s always good to see a new upload from ya dude. I’ve still got my 01 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I love that online 6, but your diesel sound great. Cheers to you. 🤙
Typo error, meant an inline 6.😁
Awesome video Mike. Scary af driving in that, especially reversing soooo far, I despise reversing at the beat of times so ***k doing it in all that snow. You're a master at what you do.
Smashed it Mike!
Wonderful video, thanks for sharing.
Great content as always Mike!
Amazing
Great work !!! Keep up !
Mike I've watched all of your videos and every single one is brilliant. It must get lonely out on those back roads because I amongst possibly many other's are noticing alot more innuendos and banter on your videos 🤣 I love it! Another great video, keep up the good work and be safe fellow Brit. 🤗
Hahaha, you noticed correct. My dry, sarcastic British humor full of innuendos and occasional humility. Its certainly not for everyone but i'm glad you enjoy it. I cant help it to be honest as you probably know.
Thanks for watching!
I bet if you had lockers it would go better. Really enjoy your videos, especially the snow, I grew up with 6 inches being a lot and it melting the next day except for up on the mountains in the shade. I got to see some 2-3 foot deep snow for the first time this spring in the rockies.
Lockers would be fantastic, I won't settle for anything but cable actuated Ox lockers though so I've got some pennies to save before that happens. In the meantime I run chains front and back and so far I've been doing well.
We have about 40cm here right now, not too much but it's getting there. 3 foot of snow is hell of a lot! Thanks for watching
Woooooow saludos desde chile 🇨🇱
Thanks for taking the time to post Mike.
Nice trip in the cold and deep snow. ( not for me lol)
Great video Mike.
I'm counting, pancakes, tows and Jimmy.
If you want a cheap and trouble-free locker try some lunchbox lockers. I have bought Lokka for my XJ, I know everyone who actually has them installed is happy with it. And everyone who has a different type says they are shit... I bought one for the front diff, but the diff needs to be rebuilt first so it's still a box after 2 years. But it is a nice box. And they shipped from down under to Europe without any problems.
Hey Mike greayjon! Love the comedy innuendos!! I’m having a manual heart transplant done on our jeep so we’ll se how that is I guess!! I may well sell and get a 4.0 unless I fall in love with it !!
Thanks for watching! Ah mate, is the whole engine getting swapped out?
@@WorkshoptoWilderness no no, just the fuel pump like you’ve done, and thanks for finding the correct pump for me!! Massive help! I’ve asked the mechanic to make it as powerful as reasonably possible while he has his scalpel out 😉
@@WorkshoptoWilderness no no, just the fuel pump like you’ve done, and thanks for finding the correct pump for me!! Massive help! I’ve asked the mechanic to make it as powerful as reasonably possible while he has his scalpel out 😉
Wow quite the adventure ! there were a few times I wasn't sure if you would get out. I really have to get my hands on some of that tea you use...seems to have quite the effect lol !. Thanks for sharing, cheers from Canada
Its really good tea, I think your meant to get use to the seizures after a few weeks. I;m surprised I made it out of that first ditch. I was actually worried about the winch and I should have done a double line pull.
Thanks for watching.
Great, seen them later wonderfull to seen those deers
Hi Mike hope you and family are doing fine. I have a question about that modification you made for the rear Axel. On a video i seen that you changed the places where the shocks are mounted. I Lilly would do that also. But...Gould you send me some information or pictures from that set up?
At the end there it looks like you are running from Jimmy Savile!
Well, you have a large pair on you. I never knew that the JEEP didn't have a Differential Lock and you're the first person I've seen using chains on a 4x4, especially a modified set with additional links. I've been driving Russian Lada Niva with permanent 4x4 hi and low ratio with an optional diff lock; I don't have a mechanical winch fitted (relying on a flip flop version), there is no way would I risk going down some of those remote roads you did without radio backup. Although you can bury your spare tire when there are no trees to winch off, I recommend that you knock up some kind of ground anchor as for a bloke with your culinary skills, it shouldn't be too difficult to make, but mesh your front windscreen just in case it comes flying in your direction.
There is certainly a risk going out to these places in these conditions. I was out yesterday in a similar area with chains on all four tires and it made the world of difference. The rear axle has a track lock which is Jeeps LSD system but that's all I have apart from 4H, 4L. Saying that it has a chain driven T case which splits power 50/50 to the front and back axle so technically its 3 wheel drive. A front locker would make all the difference.
I considered an anchor of sorts but I will get a Dead Mans Lift which is the same thing but made of fabric. The Lada sounds cool, nice classic vehicle getting used.
This is like snowrunner but in real life. Seems like a ninja winch might be some time away.
Put a locker in the rear you will be amazed at how well you get around my 96 Cherokee is locked up but so far i haven't needed the front locker. Lock rite or Spartan lockers are cheaper and pretty reliable for snow wheeling.👍
I would love to. My rear track lock lsd thing seems to hold the Fort, but the front isn't good. Im looking at a front locker currently. Should make a big difference. Thanks for watching
Thanks for another great video, I really enjoy the cold weather adventures. Battery issue in cold weather - try look into the new type lithium batteries which are self heating (operating temp -20C to 60C), you could add it as an aux battery to the Jeep
That sounds like an ideal solution. Power seems to be the issue always and the batteries stop charging at 0c. I will have to look into what you described. Thanks for watching!
Just an idea, use skateboard deck grip tape on the arches.
No wagon jack? I never leave home without mine, definitely worth their weight in gold.
Mine gets used in the garden, that's about it.
I love it 😀. (Shut up) lmfao great videos
Awesome vid mate....as always..
I wouldn't have the patience with off-roading ... I'm 49...plus my C-class wouldn't do well..😂
Glad you sorted the freezing problems...nice one.. getting into hot tenting at the moment... started out tarp camping...now I'm camping in a tent with a wood stove...that's glamping for me...🤣👍
Take care of yourself and the family buddy..👍
I know the feeling, I started it in a bivi bag sleeping on spruce bows and now i'm rolling around in the tardis. I'm quite happy with the added comfort and portability though. Your setup sounds lovely though, certainly homely I'm sure.
Thanks for watching .
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Those folding titanium wood stoves are a great bit of kit..slip it down the bottom of your pack..or strap it to the frame of a Alice pack...and pear it with the onetigris rock fortress...it's a palace for one...but not exactly stealth camping...🤣
Not camped in the snow yet tho....the snow missed my area in the UK..
I started off using those NATO roll mats...now it's a collapsible cot with a air mattress straped to it...😄
But like yourself...using a diesel heater or wood stove in a tent...a carbon monoxide detector is a MUST...👍
Still love watching the videos on your other channel...the solo camps.. field dressing..and tutorials...are just excellent..so glad you kept them uploaded ❤️👍
Take care and stay safe..👍
Good video! Stick a cheap Aussie lunch box in the rear! At least then you'll have three wheels pulling 100% before any start slipping! That kinda work is very tiring! I delivered Pepsi for over a quarter of a century! When it snowed it sucked! You had to shovel paths for the hand truck on both sides of the truck at each stop! Sometimes 20-30 a day! Plus it made a mess in the stores. You had to mop before you left!!! Made for some long cold days!
Is that a blow up sheep i see in the corner of the rtt 😉😉 lol
Great video bud love it !
Its lonely out here....
Crickey....... I didn't think you were going to get outa that ditch, winches do come ito their own at times.
You are so funny
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Loved the video Mike! I thing a front locker will help you get a bit further. And help you get more stuck too lol. But should also help you get un stuck a little easier. But snow that deep is probably about the limit to the Jeep?But like you’ve said many times. The type of snow makes all the difference. I’ve struggled in hard compact snow when it’s only 12” deep. And other times when it’s colder and freshly fallen it’s up to the lights and can just push right through easily. I decided to purchase F&R Detroit truetrac’s for my XJ. Not got them installed yet. But will report back when I do Mike how they handle in these conditions. I went with truetrac’s because of cost. Simplicity. No maintenance. And it’s rare I get a wheel of the ground. But if the price in Sweden far an e locker is the same as a truetrac. I would go e locker. But for me I’m Canada. The e locker is double the cost of truetrac. Mike there is a guy on RUclips who has twin truetrac’s in his ford explorer. It’s an excellent video and demonstration as to how they work and in the conditions you drive in. I will comment back when I remember his name.
Starks Expeditions. Great videos.
I think snow that depth is around the limit. I've ploughed a little deeper but it was really cold and the snow was fresh powder. I tried the same depth last week in wet snow and it was really hard work. Totally different.
A locker would be fantastic but like you the cost is really high here in Sweden. I can pick up a torson diff for half the price so I'm thinking a torson in the front and one day a selectable locker in the rear. I have an lsd in the rear at the moment so together that should help for now.
Definitely let me know what you think of those diffs when you get them in. I'm sure it will make all the difference but it would be good to hear what you think. Thanks for watching and the comment
My DEFENDER has ATBs from Ashcroft in front and rear axel - this was the best mod I did to the car. I drive in deep snow in Finland - its really a different car with the ATBs....
Ah okay, that's a torson diff from what I can see. I thought about those but they cost the same as a selectable OX locker here in Sweden so I will probabaly do that. Perhaps an option for the rear though!
Man I’m rlly impressed. I had an xj with 35 studded general grabbers and long arm 6.5 inch 4.88 gears and a rear locker. Couldn’t make it through the snow u made it threw in this vid. I live in Canada and the snow for wheeling just so bad. You just sink and sink even a 2psi so I switched to Toyota lol
Haha ah nice, did switching to a Toyota help? I'm not sure whether it being a diesel helps? It seems to do well at ploughing snow but obviously when it's wet and high Its just a waste of time. Thanks for watching
I wish I could get a diesel xj here
Awesome to watch another adventure. It doesn't look like you've got front and/or rear diff locks? Or am I mistaken? Would certainly be handy.🙂
I have an lsd in the rear, that's all at the moment. A front locker will be the first one I get. Thanks for watching!
@@WorkshoptoWilderness cool. It will be like night and day difference. It Is quite dramatic. Can't wait to see the install 😃
Great video Mike your jeep is a beast! Just a little word of advice, try running with a little more manliness next time! All you were missing was a pink dress and glitter flowing from your hair and ALL the Jimmys' would've came out of hibernation and kept you real warm. 😉
Hahaha! I will make sure i'm as manly as possible next time to ward him off my sent!
I'll second other comments. Great video. Short or long format, I enjoy them all the same?
Mike have you tried running chains on all 4, seems like there’s two camps out there yes and no, have you tried at all. Not a lot of use here in West Australia great video👍
I haven't tried chains on all four. I've just bought another set so in the next outing I will chain up all for tires. I'm sure it will make the world or different on the front. Thanks for watching
I wish i could ha a diesel XJ
Brilliant video thx, can you tell us the last cooker type plate you used please? I think it's an msr dragonfly connection, regards Bill
I have a video about it. Its a cast iron plate that I've welded a hanger to so my msr whisperlite universal can clip to it. The plate is called a muurikka. Thanks for watching
@@WorkshoptoWilderness thx for the reply, wasn't sure you could weld onto cast, did you use mig?
Arr just watched your other video when you explain the welding process on cast, I was about to say that is the only way to weld cast iron, but you already new 🙌👏👏
First video of yours I've seen. The seizing part caught me off guard.. thought you would explain what happened but just continued like nothing happened lol. Can we have an explanation?
Hey, what part was it with the seizing? Do you have a time stamp? I don't remember anything seizing when I was out.
@Workshop Wilderness Adventures at 31.13 you sniffed something and then fell to the ground and started seizing.
@@holymorgaroni Ah yes I know what you mean now. There is a running joke on the channel about strong tea 🍵 It's just my stupid sense of humour.
Thanks for watching
Mike. Trevor here. Can you let me know where you got your snorkel from please. Just been out on Salisbury Plain and I need one! RH Drive 2.5 Td. Cheers.
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Any reason you haven't upgraded to lockers or maybe a lower range transfer case? Otherwise love the rig and video. I run an 80 series for distance/overlanding and an '84 4runner for snow wheeling. Your build definitely gives me ideas for both.
Nevermind- finished the video and you explained. not to mention title. Just turned onto your channel though I think I saw a few videos a few years ago maybe pre-diesel swap, not sure but will be checking out the channel.
My rigs won't support an aux or cable locker which I really wanted for simplicity. For the 80 I have Eaton Elockers and really like them and I have Grizzly (auto) lockers in the 4 runner. Some folks like air lockers for claimed simplicity of operation because they already have onboard air or planned but either way it's a pressurized air system on top of an electrical system to power it. My on board air compressors have always been finicky and now just use a portable compressor that can stay clean and dry in the cab at all times. With the 80 if I could go back in time I would put an Eaton LSD/Torsen diff in the rear and elocker in the front.
I would love lockers, but In all honestly I just prioritised other things when I had the money to do something on it. I have my eyes on an OX Locker for the Dana 30. Its a manual cable one that they sell here in Europe. I am fairly happy with the LSD in the rear as it actually seems to work quite well. It does need swapping out though for an actual locker at some stage.
Sounds like you have some really well setup vehicles. Do you have an Instagram or something, would love to check them out.
Thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness I don't have an up to date instagram but I will try and send you some photos via DM.
Mike you mentioned the rear lsd in the jeep, is it a trac-lock?
I'm not sure, its a Chrysler 8.25 29 spline with a factory track lock. That's basically what its called, from the looks of it, its a clutch pack with springs, hence the LSD additive I have to put in.
Hade ett par Sealskinz handskar vid mitt senaste sök i höstas, de blev fullständigt genomvåta, tur det inte var kallt ute. De åkte i soporna vid hemkomst.
Det enda de verkar vara användbara för är som mekanikerhandskar..
Hi Mike, at the time label from this video: 1:03:10 wen you sayed always nose first, on the track in front off you, seems to be 3 rendeer? (or Moos?)
Ah they are reindeer from the Sami. They roam wild but the Sami farm them and follow them. They have all just come down from the north.
Wow 😀 super!!
Bro, nice jeep, nice set up and videos, but you should try to reduce talk😁
Some say talk more, some say talk less. Pleasing people is a loosing battle mate and my main focus is having fun, so what you see is what you get.
Thanks for watching
What kind of camping are you thinking of? On foot, tent, bivi camping? I have another channel called MCQbushcraft Archive that covers almost all types of camping from sleeping on forest made beds to hammocks. There are beginner videos on there with inexpensive gear.
Otherwise vehicle camping is probably something worth building up to. The advantage of vehicle camping for me is travelling to places and being really comfortable. Buying an old SUV is always a fun project but the problem can be that the vehicle needs a lot of work before you even get into camp gear.
Those 2.5 diesels really don't have any power? Idk how many blizzards I've driven through and never once used 4Lo on the 4.0. Love the videos tho.
Yeah around 130hp and 300+ nm of torque at 2krpm, but then I've modified mine.I personally love it and I've driven a few 4.0s.
I can gun it in 4h in powder but the torque will 100 percent eat a u joint or brake something expensive. Better I drive like my grandma.
What winch do you use
Its a Warrior Samurai 9500lb. The line is somthing like 17500lb
Is the Jeep with all the modifications legal to drive/register in Sweden?
Its been through various checks and registration and yes its legal as I live here.
How reliable has the diesel been for you?
Its been great to date. I mean I have rebuilt the engine, put on aftermarket heads, multilayer metal head gasket, modified the manifolds, different turbo, fuel pump etc.. etc... I've done lots to it for more hp and better cooling. The engine itself though is still the same. They are solid agricultural engines at heart, just have shit heads but if you put on some AMC heads you don't get issues.
Finally got around to watching through this channel and I've been having a blast. Thanks for all the posts! Being inexperienced with overlanding and winter parking, I had a few questions. Did you not upgrade to locking diffs for a reason? Would you at any point chain the front tires as well? Would the engine heater be required for a gasoline engine in the same environment? Thanks again!
Hi and thanks for watching! The only traction aid I have currently is the factory Track Lock in the rear. So basically the Jeep LSD in the 8.25. I'm installing a front locker this summer in preparation for the coming winter. Most likely an E locker.
I do run chains on all four tires but when in deeper snow i've found that rear chains have helped more than having them on all four tires, despite what I'm told. I've just found that when the front is on 4psi and the rears have chains, the front floats and the rear pushes keeping the snow resistance down on the front end. Sort of like a snow mobile. I have run them on all four tires, but normally when the snow doesn't max out the ground clearance of the jeep and its compacted and icy.
I have a slightly different engine heater now that uses a diesel heater but I don't think its entirely necessary for a Gasoline engine as its not relying on compression to combust. Perhaps in temps below -13F you would want an oil warming element for a gasoline engine, but even then they start much better than diesels in such conditions.
Thanks for watching and for the questions.
Do you just put chains on the rear?
I have chains for all four tires now. With all four it makes a huge difference but I often start with the rear if I'm uncertain about how useful the chains will be in the snow conditions
I would like to put a Diesel Engine in my xj 2001 can you help me out in sc
Where do you live?
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Why more people aren't watching confuses me. Mike's packing a lot of adventure into these videos.
Not sure if whacking in the bush is considered bushwhacking but I'm admittedly not an expert... onlyfans.. give me a break lol