This bare-bones buggy made Potato Salad Hill look like child's play all afternoon. A good example of why lighter is better for Moab's terrain.This bare-bones buggy made Potato Salad Hill look like child's play all afternoon. A good Moab, Utah is arguably the greatest destination for wheelers anywhere, with its mix of difficulty levels and varied terrains. The legendary town in eastern Utah has played host to the annual Easter Jeep Safari for 43 years now and despite a major economic downturn and some unseasonably cold temps, those who heard the call loaded up their rigs and pilgrimaged out to spend a week in a wheeler's paradise. In addition to all of the local Red Rock 4-Wheelers' club-hosted events, aftermarket vendors from all over the country sponsored trail rides, and Jeep was once-again present and in full force with projects from the Mopar Underground and a major unveiling. We also noted the disproportionate number of JKs to any other type of vehicle in town. During the week, Moab seemingly became the sole destination for every JK Wrangler sold to date, reminding many observers minds just how important wheeling remains is to all of us. Although the town seemed a little quieter from previous years, there was more than enough activity to keep the restaurants and businesses in town busy, especially at the end of the day when hungry wheelers descended upon the main drag. As always, attention turned toward the Spanish Trail Arena on Thursday and Friday, where scores of companies set up booths to show the latest products available. Check out some of the images we captured during our stay in and around Paradise City. Mopar's Big Red and our own Project Trailhugger get a photo op out at the dunes. We were there when Dave Schlossberg from Poly Performance attempted Potato Salad Hill in the shop JK.We were there when Dave Schlossberg from Poly Performance attempted Potato Salad Hill in t Proof that anything you can think of can, and probably has, been taken up Potato Salad Hill.Proof that anything you can think of can, and probably has, been taken up Potato Salad Hil The Spanish Trail Arena was full of companies showing off their products; 4-Wheel Parts supported the event with its big rig.The Spanish Trail Arena was full of companies showing off their products; 4-Wheel Parts su AEV was on hand to introduce its new AEV J8 MILSPEC, as well as to do a full JK Hemi conversion in the parking lot of the Moab 4x4 Outpost.AEV was on hand to introduce its new AEV J8 MILSPEC, as well as to do a full JK Hemi conve Jeep's annual display was as good as ever, chock-full of concept vehicles, parts, demonstrations, and even the unveiling of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.Jeep's annual display was as good as ever, chock-full of concept vehicles, parts, demonstr Despite a busy week, we found a little bit of time to take Project 'Con Artist out on the trail before we headed home.Despite a busy week, we found a little bit of time to take Project 'Con Artist out on the Famous wheeler Walker Evans takes time to pose for a photo with old friend Tom Wood, owner of Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts.Famous wheeler Walker Evans takes time to pose for a photo with old friend Tom Wood, owner Matt Hodges of West Texas Offroad piloted his '70 Unimog 404 with style and grace. We love seeing old vintage 4x4s like this on the trail.Matt Hodges of West Texas Offroad piloted his '70 Unimog 404 with style and grace. We love Sometimes the right line isn't always obvious. This driver thought he found a better line through the beginning of Britney Spears trail.Sometimes the right line isn't always obvious. This driver thought he found a better line Jason LaLiberty of Poland, Maine, spent the week piloting his '00 TJ sporting a 7.5-inch Rubicon Express lift on 42-inch Pitbull Rockers.Jason LaLiberty of Poland, Maine, spent the week piloting his '00 TJ sporting a 7.5-inch R Mopar's Lower Forty was by far the coolest JK we have ever seen-and they let us drive it! No lift, 40s, manual trans, Hemi swap - sign us up!Mopar's Lower Forty was by far the coolest JK we have ever seen-and they let us drive it! This first ever attempt at "Dick's Squeeze" obstacle on Area BFE's Lockjaw trail proved that even the most experienced of drivers can have troubles in Moab.This first ever attempt at "Dick's Squeeze" obstacle on Area BFE's Lockjaw trail proved th We got our very own Keith Kangaroo from Light Force and promptly took him out on Hell's Revenge - check out more about Keith Kangaroo's Off-Road Alliance at www.lightforce.com.We got our very own Keith Kangaroo from Light Force and promptly took him out on Hell's Re Wheeling entrepreneur Adam Shoemaker brought out his root beer brown Jeep AEV Brute on 39-inch Pitbull Rockers to conquer Lockjaw trail in Area BFE. This rig is a rolling example of the work his guys are capable of at Unlimited Offroad Center in Fenton, Michigan.Wheeling entrepreneur Adam Shoemaker brought out his root beer brown Jeep AEV Brute on 39- Pat and Jan Gremillion of Premier Power Welder fame are regulars during Easter Jeep Safari week. This year Pat unveiled his latest creation, a fully independent Jeep buggy on 40-inch Goodyear MT/Rs. Sporting the same bright orange paint scheme found on his previous rigs, onlookers couldn't help but stop to feast their eyes on what may just be the future of trail suspension technology.Pat and Jan Gremillion of Premier Power Welder fame are regulars during Easter Jeep Safari Dustin Chernoh of DC Customs thrashed for six weeks to complete this super clean Jeep CJ-8 in time for Easter Jeep week. Sporting 40-inch BFG M/Ts, Walker Evans beadlocks and shocks, a Mopar fuel-injected 4.2L, NV4500, Stak Dana 300 and full-width 1-ton axles along with a whole assortment of armor from Blue Torch Fab, Gen-Rite and Hanson Off-Road, this gorgeous Scrambler got attention everywhere it went.Dustin Chernoh of DC Customs thrashed for six weeks to complete this super clean Jeep CJ-8 Huntington Beach, CA resident Ryan Hagel commissioned the build up of this beautiful '69 Jeepster so that his wife, Terra, would have a rig of her own to drive. The "Terra Crawler" was built by the capable hands at Off-Road Evolution in Fullerton, California. Sporting a GM 6.0L engine, Dynatrac ProRock 60 axles, ARB Air Lockers, MasterCraft seats, PSC steering and a Warn winch. This unique creation blurs the lines between clean original restoration and state of the art competition buggy. We especially like the rear Evo Lever coilover suspension setup.Huntington Beach, CA resident Ryan Hagel commissioned the build up of this beautiful '69 J As clean as they come, and with a no-fear driver to match, this well-built buggy was one of the only rigs we've seen complete the super steep, and highly inadvisable left side knob on Potato Salad Hill.As clean as they come, and with a no-fear driver to match, this well-built buggy was one o The back-door entrance to Britney Spears trail at Area BFE is not for the faint of heart. Despite several attempts, this stout buggy was forced to retreat, defeated by the massive boulders.The back-door entrance to Britney Spears trail at Area BFE is not for the faint of heart. Unfortunately, his outside-the-box thinking left his buggy upside down in the middle of the trail. A short winch session and a quick hand from a group of onlookers got the rig righted and back on the attack, though the next attempt was a little less off-camber.Unfortunately, his outside-the-box thinking left his buggy upside down in the middle of th By Robin Stover, Sean P. Holman Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
