FIRST TIME : Lifted Jeep Renegade Trailhawk & Stock JK Wrangler Rubicon on the Rocks
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There’s a first time for everything and when it came time for us to test out our newly lifted Jeep Renegade Trailhawk out on the rocks, we decided to do it on one of our favorite trails in Southern California and that would be, Last Chance Canyon. Fortunately for us, our good friends Tony and Stephanie were able to join us in their brand new Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited and Tom and Susan were able to tag along as well in their highly modified JK and with Susan taking the wheel as a first time driver. In this short video, you'll get to see how well everyone did as well as all the fun we had along the way. We hope you enjoy the presentation and we'd love to hear what you think of the Renegade
For those of you who are wanting to know, our red 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk is running a 1.5" Daystar lift and a set of 225/75R16 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires mounted on 16" Chevy HHR Wheels and 1.25" wheel spacers to make it all work. Tom and Susan's black 2013 Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited is running an EVO DTD coil over system with long arms and 37" tires. Last but not least, Tony and Stephanie were driving a bone stock anvil 2015 Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Considering the lockers, lift, and articulation of the Wanglers, the little Renegade was awesome.
Surprisingly, these things really don't do too bad.
@@wayalife if the renegade had low range.... 56:1 like the Cherokee 2.4 . . It would rule it.
@@fordfiveohh I think the first thing after those big off road tires and a modest lift would be a set of e lockers or air lockers. You can get them for the renegade and they would allow for lower throttle crawling. I don't think you can get a low range gearbox in there as I think the differential for the transmission feeds right into the center diff in place of one of the two half shafts. I'd have to check. Still the renegade is surprisingly capable and with just a few mods (say 5k in add ons) it can hang with even pretty well modded out wranglers.
@@wayalife I just bought a 2016 trailhawk renegade t do you know where I can get the link to lift the renegade higher? Love the setup 👌
@@mizinoinovermyhead.7523 Hello! I'm from Brazil and I have a Renegade 2.0 Turbodiesel 4x4. I read your comment and didn't understand it very well, as I don't speak English. But, is it possible to install a rear differential lock on the renegade? (Sorry for my bad English). Thanks!
Apparently, the next upgrade the Renegade needs are rock sliders.
That’s excellent! Means the approach and departure angles are pretty great.
The more i see the Renegade the more i like it.
I just bought a trail hawk for my wife this weekend and we live near a state park in Indiana. drove through it just for kicks down a road that is for 4x4 only and we went right up this road that a big truck had just gotten stuck on lol little renegade doesn't have a lot of horsepower but its ridiculous well built
Same :)
Put a one inch Eibach spring lift and 225/65 17 BF Goodrich TA KO2 on otherwise stock 2016 Renegade Trailhawk. Fun for moderate trails & still drivable daily. Like a goat - small and capable, good for beach and trails. Not for expert or extreme rock crawling but loads of fun at a really reasonable price. I also own a 1997 TJ stick with: 35s 6 inch Rubicon lift & winch - 44s. JEEP life.
They are garbage just their predecessor the Liberty.
@@Patriot1790
Says the CZ fan boy. CZs are shit.
Great video, it is good to see someone do a video to show how capable the Renegade is...Hope this will quieten down the Haters...Everyone should just be glad Jeep is thriving...It is good for all!
We know it isn't a Wrangler, just the same as a Wrangler isn't a CJ.....
I think we sometimes forget the simple pleasure of those first times out on a fun trail. I look at this and think just how many people just might decide to buy a small Jeep and venture off road in a safe environment. If it gets people into the off road life style and builds the Jeep name then why would we not ask them along on some trail runs. You never know who the next Wrangler owner might be. But he just might start in a Renegade or Cherokee. And i think thats a very good thing. Good Job Eddie and Cindy.
+syzfilms Well said and thank you
@@wayalife #Foreshadowing 😉
Actually I traded a Rubicon for a renegade Lol..more relaxed ride and still a trailhawk plus turbo.. heated steering wheel.. heated seats . leather..snow sand mud.rock mode..😊..my Rubicon was meant for hard off roaders Lol
Renegades (and new jeeps) are so underrated. So happy to see someone proving the mettle of one of these things. You won't be climbing 5 foot rock faces, but you clearly get a heavy dose of off road ability without sacrificing daily practicality or a hefty price tag ($30K loaded trailhawk is pretty damn reasonable). You get car handling, Jeep look and fun. It's perfect for those of us that want it all.
I think people get way too hung up on the fact Fiat bought Chrysler. Jeep is still the same company, they just have new people funding their operations. Fiat has taken more from Jeep than vice versa. They're doing an excellent job of bringing their lineup into the modern era, and this proves it. It proved you don't need a straight axle, 6 inches of lift, 35 in. tires, and a v6/v8 to have some fun on the trail.
I hope to get a renegade trailhawk as my next ride, and lift it like this one! Great video!
Eric Greening
you can get a loaded one for 20 k with low miles
a renegade trailhawk that is
beat part is it gets 30mpg highway
Fuel efficient,can go pretty much anywhere, reliable, and affordable
Eric Greening I don't like the look of the Renegade that much, but the new Compass looks great, imo! If it uses the same powertrain and suspension as the Renegade, I could seriously see one with this lift and tires in my future! :) I have a Subaru Crosstrek now, and it's been in the dirt a few times. ;)
I've thoroughly enjoyed mine (2016 Sport 1.4 4x4 with MT). It's a fun, practical daily driver and as a bonus you get some off road ability and foul weather confidence. Bought new, now at 60k trouble free; would definitely buy again. Of course I'm a little upset that they're getting rid of my six speed for next year.
Spend a little extra and get a used Cherokee trailhawk. You’ll be glad you have the extra space and power if you get the v6. Plus it has an actual transfer case with low range and a real locker on the back. I have one and love it. You can get a used Cherokee TH in the low $20s.
I would love to see a WW2 era Willys and a R TH run these trails together.
I think you have the best video up youtube right now showing the capabilities of the Renegade, if you keep pushing that thing i'll keep watching.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, people underestimate the new jeeps. They don't know that jeep actually do test their jeeps properly.
Mason Methot Yep, you've been saying it for years now.
Hence why they get the trail rated badge. Its there for a reason. Jeep makes every model rated to go on the trail straight from factory!
Thank you so much for sharing this! You are helping the Jeep Community grow!
+JeepVideoGuy We certainly hope so. Thanks
+Wayalife alwAys enjoying your videos . feel like I'm there ! what did you think of the renegade ?
+Hugo Yanez We love our Renegade. It's way more capable than we had imagined it could be.
You've made the Renegade look good and fun. Well done.
+Dillon Johnston Thanks :)
I don't claim to do any crazy off-roading, but watching this video makes me want a lifted Renegade!!!!
It made me buy one, I got a used 4x4 latitude for 17k with 20k miles, best choice i ever made
I'm so sick of people saying oh pretty good for a fiat... Give it a rest, not every one needs a wrangler.
+Baticon It's mostly guys with little dick syndrome. I'm a Wrangler guy, but getting my wife to get a Renegade Trailhawk so I can drive it sometimes :P. I think it's a neat little Jeep.
I agree. I drove one and its fine little bit of lag with the gas.
+Baticon not to mention jeeps are being sold worldwide, not just in some american states where driving huge trucks is as normal as we europeans drive small-mid sized cars... its cool to own a super lifted wrangler if you live in ___ (wherever in america you can own a car like that without worrying about parking, gas prices and stuff) but if you live in my city (barcelona, spain) youre definitely gonna skip owning a wrangler for your daily drives. thats my case, i bought a renegade trailhawk a few months back and i couldnt be happier. yes, i would love to live in utah and own a svt raptor LOL but since that wont happen and i live in a super packed city the renegade is just perfect :)
I get shit for driving it all the time but i love my renegade trailhawk.
Batman jeep I wanna see the liberty review, not the racist liberty, the kj
You guys have the best JEEP videos on CZcams👍🏻
+Albert Valdes Thank you! We're so glad that you enjoy our videos :)
Thanks Eddie and Cindy for inviting us out on this fun adventure! Steph and I had a blast. Renny made most of LCC look EASY! 😆
+Tony Inglima LOL!! Are you kidding? We couldn't have done it without your help and we're so grateful that you were willing to join us and help spot me over the rocks. Thanks for everything :)
Once again it's about the driver! Nicely done!
I got one of these recently for the price! took it off roading the 2nd day I had it. extremely impressed being bone stock. it just goes!
I love it! more of the renegade please!!
+ExcalRising thanks! You can count on it :)
i love how this renegade owner wasnt afraid to take on the offroading trails that trail rated renegade was made for and i love how he wasnt afraid of getting a few dents here and there, those dents arent really dents when you consider how they add character to the little bad ass renegade.
LOL - glad you enjoyed the video :)
That's awesome! We took a stock Renegade on Hells Revenge in Moab, UT and... it survived but man was it sketchy! There were times we had people holding it down so it didn't roll because of the lack of flex. All the people we passed were like, "you took THAT on Hell's Revenege?!" Crazy stuff!
Okay that little Trailhawk is a baller. I'm totally amazed at some of the rocks it went over.
capable little renagade
Love your videos. I want some wayalife stickers for my jeep now.
a modest lift, and proper tires and that renegade looks like it means business. Great video
I’m honestly impressed that the little 4 cylinder renegade made it over so many obstacles. Very good video
great video, that Renegade kicked butt
I just got a Renegade Trailhawk and I love it. We are getting pounded by a blizzard right now and it had no trouble whatsoever.
Awesome
Then it has good tires...
all eyes on renegade. performed exceptionally well!!! little puppy played with the big dogs
LOL - yeah, it does okay :)
I pick up my new Renegade Trailhawk in a couple of days!! Seeing this video makes me happy that I chose it. Now off to get a lift, tires and fab up some sliders for it 😎
That Renegade looks dirty with the lift and rock tires !!!
Chase Smith You would know butt plugs
Love the look of the lift and tires on the Trailhawk. I guess there is hope for mine after all.
+Renegade 2015 LOL!! Thanks and yeah, you should definitely hook yours up :)
Well done - I'm happy to see The Renegade performed so well. Congratulations.
i love seening the 3 jeeps going up the trail together. It really shows the difference in performance. But man that little renegade was amazing. I'm sold on the trailhawk. Looks like a great ride to own.
The Renegade is definitely a nice addition to the Jeep family.
That little Jeep does real well Surprised at how well it does do.
Great Video Eddie as always.
+YFZMoto Thank you, we were really surprised at how well it did too.
Impressive! I've been following the Renegade from the concept stages, it's amazing to see how far it's come, and what it's capable of. I would love to get one one day! Thanks for the video btw!!
+Jonathan Calleri Art Thanks, glad you liked the video and yes, they've come pretty far.
Took a stock renegade trailhawk off road the other day. Not just small trails but areas designed for lifted jeeps with lockers. Despite a huge pucker factor and being very careful not to scrape it, it got up steep rock gardens and through a trail people avoided in lifted trucks. Led to some great views. The brake torque differential system Jeep uses can be difficult but once you understand how it works you can get over anything even riding the skid plate. A lift, some real tires, and some rock sliders are now in the future.
Renegade is lighter too and won't topple as easily I don't think 🤔
Awesome video. These Jeep renegades are starting to grow on me. For what they are you can help but be impressed with what it did off road.
Awesome video, nice combination of narration and offroading content!
Thank you. We really do appreciate it.
2 thumbs up! I need to upgrade my renegade.
that little renegade did awesome! Very refreshing to see something that would be a great daily driver run some fun trails.
Great video! It's awesome to see what the Rene can do. I just got a ATP 2.0 lift for mine. Once that's in and I get some better tires I'm looking forward to having some fun with it.
great lines and wheel placement! thank you for another great video!
+Craig Daye Thank you and we're glad you enjoyed it
Wow! I'm impressed that little thing is pretty capable👍with a little modification is not bad! ✌️
+Anibal Babilonia Surprisingly capable indeed :)
So glad to see this video and know my little Rennie can do this. I just bought a used 2015 Trailhawk and love it. I have a Wrangler in the family also.
This video speaks volumes about your driving ability and how much fun wheeling anything can be. I love your videos and enthusiasm for life.
+Aubrey Thomas Thank you. I'm so glad that you enjoy our videos :)
I own two wranglers! 2015 jeep Willys wheeler and 2015 Sahara love them both, going to Arizona this Sumer and I'm taking both! Can't wait to go offroading there👍✌️🌵😀
Anibal Babilonia
Were in AZ?
The little engine that could. Glad Jeep has this in the lineup so they can keep the Wrangler and still meet CAFE standards.
+olson795 I think I can I think I can ;D
Great video Cindy and Eddie!!! I'm super impressed with how capable renny is!
+Cozdude Thanks Steve, we really had fun with it :)
Joy to watch this. Please make more!
Great video! Man those toasters are super capable! Looked like a fun time!
+Joey Steger Thanks Joey, we did have a great time and these Toasters are really surprising the heck out of us :)
That will shut up all the Renegade nay sayers, thanks for embracing that lil thang.
+TheUnorthodoxx LOL!! Unfortunately, I doubt it'll shut the haters up but that's okay. The Renegade isn't for everyone but we love it :)
+Wayalife I've been following your since your TJ days. Keep up the excellent work, one day I would like to go on a run with your group!
+TheUnorthodoxx LOL!! Now that's a long time. I sure do hope you can join us out on the trail someday.
I was nay sayer but I have to say I’m impressed for what it is. As with any vehicle it comes down to the skill of the driver.
Your Renny is impressing me more each time I see it. Excellent video again!
+quadpit LOL!! Thanks :)
We’re huge Renegade fans since we’ve been on the demo run with it at Jeep booth of the New York Auto Show!!
I just bought a Unlimited Rubicon, and I'm very happy with it. I may add a Teraflex leveling kit. When it's time to replace these tires I think it's going to be the BFG K02's in the 34 10.5r 17 on my stock rims.
I have over thirty years in a Jeep and it started with a CJ and then TJ and I've loved every minute.
+Walter Sigona i want those tires for my wk, but it's a tough pill to swallow at almost $300 a tire. i bought a set of great condition rubicon take offs for $250. never seen anyone selling the 34/10.5r17 ko2s though. is 1 inch of ground clearance worth $1k? not really.
That was fun to watch. Thanks!
+Steve Botkin Thanks! We're glad you liked it :)
Would love to get me a Renegade Trailhawk and have it lifted and kitted out. Such a fun little 4X4.
Really love the Renegade videos. Been wondering how capable they are. Would love to take out JK's down that way. Adding last change canyon to the bucket list :)
Great video, great comparison thank you
+Daniel Blauvelt Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Lifted wrangler. Yeah, seen about 100 of those. Whatever. A lifted Renegade! Hell yeah!
First time Jeep owner here. Bought my 2015 Jeep Renegade TH last month and I'm happy to see what this baby is capable of doing. Awesome vid and keep it coming!
+Kelvin Lomboy Congrats to you on your new Renegade! We're glad you enjoyed the video.
IMO, the Jeep Renegade is a great platform for modifying because of it's small size and short overhangs. It's modern suspension will make it more comfortable and stable on the road, too.
i have to say i am impressed that the Renegade did so well
+jasonj411 We weren't sure what to expect with it and we too were quite impressed with what it could do.
Just need to fab up skids and sliders. This thing has potential.
+katiepug No kidding! I really need me some :)
Man, what a great video! Made me shiver sometimes, what a view, adventure! Love it
+Matheus Uesugi Glad you enjoyed it :)
The little Jeep that could!!!
😎👍
Excellent as always.
+Tom Olofsson Thank you
Great ride and awesome film... Just by Wayalife.
+jmd4wd Thank you
Much respect to the Renegade.
I've been doing this all my life and I still enjoy watchin your videos
Awesome, thank you.
More than just a Jeep....it's a RENEGADE!
sirtubemaster yeahhhh!
“All 4 on the floor” unless of course you have independent front and back suspension. Then it would be “at least two to get through”. 😂
another great vid as always! thanks for showcasing the Renegade, i would never have considered them worthy of the Jeep brand (like some other Jeep softroader models of late) until seeing this vid.
+TenaciousD Awesome, great to hear and thank you.
Cool video & impressed with the Renegade. Thanks for sharing!
+Alberto Franco You bet, glad you enjoyed the video :)
I know this is an older video, but damn, the production value and editing on this are amazing! This could be a Jeep commercial for the Renegade and Wrangler, as well as the offroading hobby itself.
It's crazy that you only have 75k subs, with you having such great content compared to other channels.
Thank you, we really do appreciate it.
Impressive for the Renegade. Says a lot about Jeep.
+Mark Stallbaumer Thanks
Mark, it says a lot about Fiat...
So impressed
Glad to see someone putting these new Jeep Renegades to the test. Great video as usual.
+Zach Carnegie Thank you
this inspired me to buy a renegade trailhawk..!
Fiat 500...
Not bad not bad with a bit more skids the Trailhawk perform well.
Renegade did great. Really enjoyed watching it of course your an expert I would total it. Great channel
LOL - These things do surprisingly well for sure. Glad you enjoyed the video.
great trails, great rigs, great time... i love your awesome videos...greetings from Italy !!!
Grazie! It's always great to see people from around the world enjoying our videos :)
The guy in the renegade is a good driver
Way I figure it... Taking a traditional jeep (wrangler style) up a trail like this is just a boring repeat of something tens of thousands of others have already done. Taking a unibody FIAT 500 with mud tires up a rough trail, is a unique and interesting challenge that very few will ever attempt. Cool stuff!
Definitely makes it a bit more of a challenge :)
Great closing shot with the Renegade and the red clouds! You sure do have some pretty country out there. Your Renegade rather impressed me! I figured they leaned more toward the Compass.
The brake traction control is pretty awesome.
Impressive with an experienced 4 wheeler behind the wheel, I would have ripped that muffler off first going, but its a very capable little Jeep. Great job with it!!
+Scale Model Kit Review Thank you.
+Wayalife would you consider this a good travel vehicle ? camping , going up the mountains to ski etc . I was considering a wrangler. but I like the fact that the trailhawk loaded is around $32000. I'm assuming wrangler 45000 .plus lifting it and tires . and I do need the 4 door's! thanks once again I think this is the 5th time I watch it. lol
+Hugo Yanez Oh yeah, it's a great travel vehicle and one that gets much better MPG than a Wrangler.
I'm amazed by the capability of that Renegade full stock (tyres apart). Well done FCA.
I own a Compass trail Hawk Bought it because I like getting out in the hills and places you can't get in a lot of SUVs but it really is quite surprising what it will do . It's all about having fun and it delivers I'm currently building front and rear Bumpers and roof rack to start
Wow Eddie that little Renegade impressed me,but on the other hand you were in command,way too go my brother,I’m learning from lol 👍
LOL - you're too kind :)
"Lifted" and "Renegade" were two words I didnt think could go together lol xD
But man thats impressive as hell. All you need to add to that little monster is some rock sliders. Took my KL TH through Hells Revenge a while back, and they do save the sides for sure.
Great video, nice production and editing!
Hey Wayalife, what a great video showing the Renegade's potential. I foresee this video sparking other 4x4 enthusiast to push this little Italian inspired body with a transplanted heart&ingenuity of AMERICA to the LIMIT!! As we see here lol. I have a question regarding the tire/wheel set up on your W.A.L. (
I went back and read a lot of the older comments and must admit when the renegade first came out all I saw was a mall crawler for your wife...but you could tell it had potential. This video was great but only showed a little of the potential and it definitely showed how great the new Cooper discoverer stt pros are!! I drive and off road a Ford Raptor. The main problem with the raptor is how wide and just plain how big it is on your normal off road trails. So I'm back in the smaller is better mindset. The renegade could be great if they came out with a V6 rubicon type version with a decent lift. Think about it a 4" to 6" lift, V6, sway bar disconnect, and lockers with the stt pros and that would be highly capable. Obviously not better than a wrangler rubicon but it could hang. Great video all around though and the best I've seen as far as educating people on how awesome the Cooper stt pros are. Keep it up!
Amazing video! I just got my 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk and bought a 2 inch lift tonight. I'm excited to get out o the trails!
Hope you enjoy it!
That was awesome Eddie always love your videos. I'm currently locking for a new family vehicle that we can also talk off road been between the renegade and the Cherokee. Would you take the renegade over the Cherokee?
+Cesar Narvaez Thank you, we're so glad to know you like our videos. Regarding vehicle choices, that's hard to say. The Cherokee is more capable right out of the box but the Renegade is something you can build up and the Cherokee is not. For me personally, I would go with the Renegade and I did for those reasons.
+Wayalife great I'm going to check them out.
Renegade: they said im small and weak looking But look at me now
the little engine that could. go renegade!!!
I am so happy to find this video. I just purchased the Renegade Trailhawk because I can not afford that beautiful Rubicon. I was really hoping to get up into the mountains and enjoy the ride. It looks like I will #LOVE
A little $ spent on some fairly heavy duty skid plates would really help to not damage the underside of any "new" four by four...kinda made me cringe watching that Renegade. But Jeep should take note that a little more "air" under the Renegade vastly improved it's looks and stance. A little more aggressive look makes it more appealing...going from a soccer mom SUV type to something that's worthy of the Jeep name. The Renegade is growing on me the more I look at it.
Andrew k Adams pretty sure the trailhawk comes stock with skid plates
not bad for a baby jeep lol
If I get one I'll name it baby jeep. I want a wrangler but cant afford it.
Its a fiat
What makes the Rene so much fun is the fact that a lot of things become a challenge, it can do almost as much as you can throw at it! Except for giant ledge climbing. Everything else comes down to driver skill! Oh and MAKE SURE TO GET THE DAYSTAR LIFT, It opens up 100% more trails.
Great video. I always enjoy your videos more than any other. Keep up the good work as it is greatly appreciated!!
+Rob Goetz Thank you, we really appreciate it and we're so glad you enjoy them