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This Barricade Adventure HD front bumper, fitting the 2007 and up JKs, are gonna be

for those of you that are looking for a mid-width front bumper that is going to be a little

less expensive, a little lighter weight than some of the other options out there, but is

still packed with a ton of off-road features and, in my opinion, some pretty great style.

This bumper is going to install very, very easily onto the front of your JK.

As with most other aftermarket bumpers, this is gonna be a completely bolt-on, one out

of three wrench installation that you can get done in right around an hour.

And we'll talk more about that installation in just a second.

Now, Barricade does offer a couple of different front bumpers for your JK.

They have the Trail Force HD, the Extreme HD.

This is going to be the least expensive of those three options from Barricade, but that

doesn't mean that it has any fewer features or that it is not as well-built.

Again, still very well-built, chock-full of features, but will save you a little bit of

money and just gives you a little bit different flavor as far as the styling goes.

So, like I said, this is gonna be a mid-width front bumper from Barricade.

Because it is mid-width, it's gonna have room still for your factory fog-lights, which is

a feature I always look for in an aftermarket bumper.

You already have those lights, it's wired for it, switched for it.

You are ready to go to use those lights, so why not pick a bumper that allows you to use

them?

And this will do just that.

So you're gonna be able to put your factory lights right in here.

As far as other off-road features go, it's going to have not just a single bar, it's

gonna have a double bar, which is more akin to that Extreme HD styling up on top here.

And it has two light-mount taps to mount some auxiliary lighting right on the center of

the bar.

Of course, down here, you're going to have a winch mount plate, so you're not going to

have to purchase any additional hardware if you do wanna mount a winch on the front of

your Jeep.

Down here, these holes are going to be for style to lighten up the Jeep a little bit.

And these are going to be more rectangular than the square holes that are on the Trail

Force HD bumper.

Right here, you're gonna have your D-ring mounts.

And this does come with D-rings like most of the other Barricade options.

So you're going to have these in order to use them for a tow strap or a snatch strap

recovery.

Or, even if you do have a winch, you're gonna be able to go to a snatch block, back to the

bumper again using these very strong and very beefy shackle mounts.

And so what makes this different from the Trail Force HD and the Extreme HD?

So, like I said, the bar up on the top here is going to be kinda like the Extreme HD,

being the double bar instead of the single that's on the Trail Force HD.

And this area here, instead of having just one section that pops up for your fairlead

mount, like on the Trail Force HD, this goes all the way across here, giving you almost

a more sunken winch look, which is something I really like on this bumper.

This, of course, has the same textured black powder coat finish as most of the other Barricade

stuff, as well as a lot of the other aftermarket parts you can get for your Jeep, so it's going

to match.

It's also going to match really well to the factory black plastic accents that are on

your Jeep.

So you're going to have a very cohesive look.

I mentioned before that the install of this bumper is a very simple one out of three wrenches,

probably about an hour to get this installed.

The first step is, of course, removing that factory front bumper from your Jeep.

You're gonna do that by removing the fog light sockets from the fog light housings, by either

pinching them, giving them a quarter turn depending on the year of your Jeep, unbolting

the bumper and then just giving it a pull and then taking that bumper completely off.

From there, you can unbolt these fog lights from the factory bumper and bolt them into

your aftermarket bumper.

At this point, you're gonna wanna go ahead and relocate that vacuum pump if you have

a 2012 and up JK.

That is an actual piece that you're gonna have to buy if you wanna buy a kit.

Of course, you can fab something up, do it yourself if you choose to.

But this winch plate will get in the way of that vac pump on the later year JKs.

Once you have the vacuum pump relocated and out of the way, you can go ahead and set the

bumper over the frame rails and use the included hardware to bolt it down.

Now, I like to mount my winch on my bumper with the bumper on the ground instead of already

having it mounted on the Jeep.

It makes it easier to get to those winch mounting bolts.

However, once you have a winch mounted onto this bumper, it makes the package much heavier.

So if you don't have an extra set of hands to help you move this thing around, it'll

probably make more sense to mount the bumper onto the Jeep and then the winch onto the

bumper.

Really doesn't matter, it's up to you, whatever you think is easiest and most feasible with

what you have at hand.

So this bumper comes in a right around $270.

That is going to be less expensive than the Extreme HD and the Trail Force HD bumpers

from Barricade, which are going to be other options that are going to be very similarly

built and with similar styling cues.

However, we already talked about how this one is going to be a little bit different.

Now, there are going to be bumpers that are two, three times as much just for a front

bumper that's going to have similar features and, in my opinion, its also going to be similarly

well-built.

Now, if you're looking for a name brand, if you want a more premium bumper that's going

to cost more, those options are out there.

But if you're looking for a very fairly-priced front bumper that still has a ton of features

that are going to be great for both on-road and off-road, I think this is going to be

a very nice choice.

So if you're looking for an affordable mid-width front bumper packed full of on-road and off-road

features, I definitely recommend taking a look at the Adventure bumper by Barricade

that you can find right here at extremeterrain.com.

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The 3 Best Jeep Wrangler Tub Mounted Tire Carriers For 2007 - 2017 JK - Duration: 9:37.

I'm Ryan from extremeterrain.com and in this video, we're gonna talk all about my picks

for tub mounted tire carriers for your 2007 and up JK.

Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to check out other great videos like this

comparing different products in different categories, and of course, to check out other

great Jeep content.

Now, when you are running a larger tire on your Jeep it can pose a problem for carrying

that spare.

When you have a much larger and heavier spare, the factory tire mount just can't stand up

to that.

There are really three problems that you're going to encounter when you try to put a big

heavy spare on that factory mount.

The first problem is that the hinges that hold the tailgate in place can start to sag

under that additional stress and you'll have to pick up on that tailgate every time you

open and close it.

The second issue you can run into is the actual tailgate itself coming apart at the seams.

There are some welds that hold the tailgate together and when you have a lot of weight

hanging off of it those wields can fatigue and break causing rattling.

Finally, the tire carrier itself is only rated for the factory size spare tire and weight.

So when you put a much larger one on there, you're exceeding the weight that that tire

carrier is built to handle and again you can end up with metal fatigue and breaking.

Another issue is that with a much larger aftermarket spare tire, usually the tire is wider and

the wheel has a different backspacing, so everything isn't tight up against the tailgate

like it is from the factory.

That means that tires torquing and moving around again causing metal fatigue.

So a lot of issues that come up when you put in much larger than factory spare tire on

your tire carrier, and by that, I mean even a 33 that's heavy, certainly a 35 or a 37-inch

tire.

So there are some solutions to this problems.

One is a bumper mounted tire carrier.

And usually, you'll purchase bumper and the tire carrier together.

The only downside, if you want to call it that, is that you have to first opened the

tire carrier and then open the tailgate, so there are two steps to get into the cargo

area of your Jeep.

Now, some manufacturers have solved that but for the most part, it is just going to be

a two-step operation to get into the cargo area of your Jeep.

Now, the benefit to a tub mounted tire carrier like we're talking about today is that everything

is going to open in one motion, with one hand, just like your tailgate would normally open.

So, a lot of people like these solutions.

Another big benefit to going with a tub mounted tire carrier is that you can pick whatever

bumper you want out there, it doesn't have to come with the tire carrier.

So that's gonna open up some additional options for choosing a bumper.

Today we're gonna talk through three options for tub mounted tire carriers.

The first one we're going to talk about is the Barricade Extreme HD Tire Carrier with

Mount.

The second one is going to be the Rugged Ridge Spartacus Tire Carrier with the Mount, and

finally the TeraFlex Tire Carrier also with the Mouth.

So let's get into the options.

So the first option I wanna talk about today is this Barricaded HD Tire Carrier with the

Mount.

This is going to be the least expensive option that we're gonna talk about today, but it

is still a very high-quality option and it has some features that even some of the more

expensive ones are not going to have.

So what you're seeing here are really three main pieces and those pieces are going to

be the ones that solve those three problems that I talked about.

You're going to have stronger hinges, you're gonna have something beef up that tailgate,

and you're gonna have a much stronger and also adjustable tire mount.

Now, the reason that this is a little bit less expensive than some of those other options

is, one, the material that it's made out of, this is going to be steel, whereas some of

those other options are going to be aluminum, and two, these hinges are going to be metal

on metal hinges.

Some of the other ones are going to have a brass insert which is going to help with wear,

make sure that everything moves nice and smoothly for a good long time.

Not to say that there's anything wrong with these hinges, but that is part of the reason

that some of those other options are gonna be a little bit more expensive.

So again, the hinges are gonna be nice and strong, this is going to bolt directly onto

that tailgate beefing up the tailgate, and finally, the mount over here is adjustable

in two different directions, and that's important.

So this is going to be adjustable up and down so that you can set your tire as low as possible.

If you're just running a heavy 33 or a 35-inch tire, you wanna be able to adjust that down

so that it just clears the bumper and that's gonna give you maximum visibility out the

back window of the Jeep.

If you have a small 33 and it's sitting way up high, you can't see out the back window,

and in my opinion, it looks a little bit goofy as well.

So having that up-down adjustability is a very nice feature.

But maybe more important than that, this has in and out adjustability.

So if you have a wide tire, if you have a wheel with a different backspacing and you

don't have that in and out adjustability, you're gonna bolt that tire on and It's not

going to sit up against anything.

So it's gonna be able to torque and move around, that's a lot of weight hanging out there.

And what that can eventually cause is metal fatigue.

So by having this adjustable, you can push the tire nice and tight.

You're actually gonna have it tight enough that there's some sidewall pressure up against

your tailgate reinforcement piece here and that ensures that the tire, the carrier, and

the tailgate are all one solid piece, so nothing's moving around, nothing's rattling, nothing's

squeaking, and also nothing is fatiguing.

So this option, a little bit less expensive because of the hinges and the material but

still fully adjustable, which is just something that I really like.

The next option here is the Rugged Ridge Spartacus HD Tire Carrier Kit, and kit is the name because

these pieces are available independent of each other.

You can get this tailgate reinforcement and the hinge reinforcement, or you can get just

the tire carrier, so there's a couple different options there.

Now, the reason that I've put this one just a little bit above the Barricade option is,

one, this piece here is going to be aluminum which will help keep the weight down a little

bit.

And when we're talking about a big heavy spare tire, keeping weight down is definitely going

to do be a good thing.

And the other reason is in the hinges here.

These hinges have a little bit of brass in them so they're going to hold up a little

bit better than those steel on steel ones of the Barricade.

But, for those features, you are going to be spending a little bit more money.

This is going to have a similar style adjustable third brake light mount to the Barricade option,

but this is also going to come with a little bit of wiring so that you can extend that

brake light very easily.

So again, a few additional features that you are getting for the additional money that

you're spending now.

Now, the only drawback to the Rugged Ridge option is right over here in the tire mount.

I said before when we talked about the Barricade, I love the fact that it's double adjustable,

this one is only single adjustable.

Now is the more important of the adjustments.

This will allow you to suck the tire in nice and close, make sure everything is tight so

you don't have any torquing and any metal fatigue, however, it's not going to give you

that up-down adjustability, and like I said, with the Barricade, I like to be able to run

my tire as low to the bumper as possible giving me maximum visibility at the back window of

the Jeep and also aesthetically, I just like that look a little bit better.

So, if you have a little bit of a higher budget, you're okay only having the single adjustable

option, and you want something that's a little lighter weight, and with a little bit of a

beefier hinge, I'd recommend going in with this option from Rugged Ridge.

The TeraFlex HD Hinge Carrier with Adjustable Tire Mount is going to be the last option

that we're going to talk about today.

This is going to be the most expensive option, but also the nicest option, in my opinion.

Teraflex was really the first ones to build a tub mount and tire carrier like this, and

they're still the ones doing it the best, again, in my opinion.

Everything from the construction of this to the finish, to the way that things adjust,

I just really like how this kit is put together.

But, as I said, it's gonna be the most expensive option, you're gonna pay premium for this.

So the hinges over here are going to be very well-built.

They are going to stand up really well to a lot of weight over a very long period of

time.

This main support piece is going to be aluminum, again helping to keep weight down a bit, and

then you have your tire carrier over here.

And the way that this adjusts is something that I really like because it can be a little

bit tough to get that tire nice and tight up against the tire carrier.

It's one of those things where you have to lift your tire on, have the tire carrier just

tight enough so it will slide back but not too tight, then push it another eighth of

an inch, tighten it down.

This is a barrel adjustment, so it's going to have a nut and a bolt on the bottom of

it that's gonna pinch everything together.

But the way that that's design is going to make it a little bit easier to get everything

adjusted and cinched down.

As you can see here you do have three different holes so that you can lower that tire as low

as possible, so you are getting both in, out, and up-down adjustability with this setup.

So, like I said, TeraFlex is the first one to really make something like this.

My opinion, they are still doing it the best.

If you're looking for the highest quality option and you have the budget for it, I would

deftly recommend going with this one.

So those are my picks for the top tub mounted tire carriers for your 07 and up JK.

Today we talked about the Barricade HD Tire Carrier with Mount, which is going to be our

good option, saves you a little bit of money over with some of the others, is fully adjustable,

but maybe the hinges aren't quite as strong and beefy as some of the others.

We also talked about the Rugged Ridge Spartacus HD option with the Mount.

That is going to have some really big nice beefy hinges, but not have quite the adjustability

as the Barricade option, but it is gonna be less expensive than that last option that

we talked about which is the TeraFlex HD Tire Carrier with the Adjustable Mount.

That's going to be our best option, most expensive but very, very well-built, going to hold up

very well, and is also fully adjustable.

Make sure you comment below to let us know which one of those tire carries is your favorite

or your experience with one if you're currently running that on your Jeep.

And also make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to checking out more videos like this,

and some other awesome Jeep content.

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JEEP COMPASS PETROL AUTOMATIC REVIEW - Duration: 9:11.

JEEP COMPASS PETROL AUTOMATIC REVIEW

Jeep entered India with their premium SUV range but it was the Compass that made everyone take notice of the automobile brand.

With a flagship-inspired design, feature rich cabin and a host of off-road tech, the Jeep Compass has emerged as a more popular offering amongst its rivals.

Needless to say, it is the Compass diesel that has been getting those strong numbers.

However, there is also the Compass petrol that seems to tick the right boxes, at least on paper.

How good is it in real world conditions?.

Design.

The Jeep Compass is a handsome SUV that comes with just the right amount of muscle.

It is the front profile that scores highly especially with the iconic seven-slat radiator grille and the sleek headlights, both of which remind closely of its elder sibling, the Grand Cherokee.

While the front profile gets sufficient aggression, the side and the rear profiles are comparatively mild in design.

The squared wheel arches, that is a Jeep trait, also adds to the functionality bit.

The Jeep Compass petrol, like the diesel, comes with 225/60 R17 tyres on the top-spec Limited variant.

Overall, the styling of the Jeep Compass is one of its strongest highlights.

The cabin of the Jeep Compass might look compact but it is reasonably spacious.

The knee room, for both row occupants, is generous.

It is the headroom and the shoulder room, that we believe could have been better, especially for taller occupants.

The Limited variant comes with 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

While the interface of this unit simple, it has a slight lag which can be felt during shuffling through different options.

However, the look and feel of the plastics and other bits in the cabin is truly upmarket and premium.

This can be see with the leather wrapped steering wheel with brushed aluminium detailing, piano black surround around the AC vents and the central unit and the soft touch buttons.

Engine and performance.

The Jeep Compass petrol comes with a 1.4-litre Multiair engine that makes 163PS at 5,500rpm and generates 250Nm at 2,500 to 4,000 rpm.

These numbers are lower than what you get in the 20-litre diesel that produces 173PS/250Nm.

The Compass petrol comes with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard along with an optional 7-speed automatic.

The petrol unit has a fairly audible note at idling speeds, that reminds me of the unit in the Abarth Punto.

It is a free-revving unit but does feel sluggish at lower engine speeds.

However, as its crosses 2,000rpm, the motor feels more confident and is in its true element in the mid-range section.

Even the exhaust note gets a tad sportier in this range.

On highways, the engine doesn't take much effort to reach higher speeds and can effortlessly cruise at 100kmph at a lower 1,800rpm.

The torque rating is lower than the diesel but feels as strong till the cut off at 6,500rpm.

In our test, the Jeep Compass petrol managed to do a 0 to 100kmph run in 10.5s.

The seven-speed dual clutch transmission in the Jeep Compass is a decent unit.

Had Jeep offered paddle shifters, the shift experience could have been better.

The 7-speed unit is not very responsive at lower engine speeds, however the kick down at higher speeds is instantaneous.

This, we believe, has been done to offer better fuel efficiency.

The Compass petrol delivered 8.44kmpl in the city and 13.63km on the highways.

Ride and handling.

Unlike the diesel, the Jeep Compass is solely offered as a front-wheel drive SUV.

And that is the reason there is a fair amount of torque steer which you would not detect in the all-wheel drive offering.

The Compass comes equipped with MacPherson strut and independent multi-link suspension in the rear.

The ride quality does feel stiff in the city but it gets better on highways with a more planted feel.

Drive the Compass over undulations and bad sections, and that is where you experience the amazing suspension of this SUV.

Even at higher speeds, the Compass holds on to the roads with great confidence and offers negligible body roll.

This is also aided by all-disc brakes that can bring the Compass to a standstill, during an emergency situation, without any drama.

Verdict.

The Compass petrol will appeal to those looking for a SUV to chart the city primarily along with an occasional dash on the highway.

The top-spec Jeep Compass petrol prices start at Rs 17.88 lakh and go all the way to Rs 23.15 lakh (all prices, on-road, Mumbai).

The top-spec Limited variant gets bi-xenon headlamps, dual-zone climate control, six airbags, traction control, hill-start assist, cornering and adaptive brake lights.

However, this one too misses on some of the important features like cruise control, auto headlamp and auto wipers.

Jeep has already raked in more than 10,000 bookings of the Compass since its launch in India.

The company is also ramping up its dealership network to 60 by the end of the year.

It is also a matter of time that the brand can win the trust of its customers and emerge as an overall winner.