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2006 Easter Jeep Safari - 1942 Jeep Willys Mb - Photo 9689749

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  • A '42 Willys MB was on hand to represent a little Jeep history.
A '42 Willys MB was on hand to represent a little Jeep history.
0608 4WD 01 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+landscape 0608 4WD 01 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+landscape A number of off-road-related companies hold their own trail rides throughout the week. We found ourselves on an adventure early Monday morning with the guys from American Expedition Vehicles. They brought along a few of their Hemi-equipped Jeep Wranglers, a modified Jeep Commander, and a unique righthand-drive Wrangler with a swapped Liberty CRD diesel engine inside. With over 25 vehicles on hand, we decided to take on Metal Masher, a moderate to fairly difficult trail in certain sections. With a mere 3 inches of lift and 33-inch Goodyear MT/R tires, our AEV trail-rig-for-the-day thoroughly impressed us, making light work of everything we threw at it.The new four-wheel-drive ESP system present in the Jeep Commander worked flawlessly when combined with bigger feet underneath. This is a common sight in Moab during the EJS event: large groups of four-wheelers having a great time on the trail, watching their friends push their vehicles' limits. Mike's Hemi-equipped Wrangler dominated the most difficult obstacle of the day, Rock Chucker. With this much body damage, we were left to wonder - is he a great wheeler or an unlucky one? We're guessing it's somewhere in between. Most of us cannot afford a second vehicle purpose-built only for wheeling, but when we can, it's something of a bragging right to let everyone know your rig is no mall crawler. With not much left of the original cab, the owner finished off the rear 'cagework in a unique fashion, allowing him the ultimate in shock adjustability. Dan Mick has been guiding trails in Moab for years. If you're looking for a guide on your next visit to Moab, give him a call no matter how many vehicles there are in your party. Also, stop into the Moab Brewery in town and have a look at the Jeep tribute honoring his knowledge of the area. 0608 4WD 27 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+red wrangler front view The Toyota FJ Cruisers have finally arrived. Revtek Suspension brought along its FJ equipped with the company's new suspension system and a set of Mickey Thompson tires as well as a few other soon-to-be-released goodies. Revtek led a group of FJs through a moderate-level trail at the Primedia Area BFE event on Tuesday.
4WD&SU Technical Editor Christian Lee led a group through Green Day and Minor Threat, showing everyone how it's done. Unfortunately, coming down one of the larger descents, our Project TJ took in a little door dirt and firmly planted itself on its side. Christian was soon pulled back over and continued through the remainder of the day without incident. 0608 4WD 14 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+christian lee For those who wanted a little easier trail day, Green Day Trail was open and very full with participants. Even though its trail rating is Easy, there are a few moderate obstacles along the way to keep you aware at the wheel. Robert of Off-Road Evolution in Fullerton, California, made light work of this very tall climb in his buggy. Off-road legend Walker Evans also made an appearance at the Area BFE event. He is well known for both speed and finesse on the trails. His completely 'caged Jeep is extremely well equipped to handle anything in Moab. 0608 4WD 19 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+red wrangler front view 0608 4WD 16 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+yellow wrangler rear view 0608 4WD 17 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+orange bronco 0608 4WD 18 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+rwb buggy
Upper Helldorado Trail is extremely challenging and isn't recommended for anyone without larger tires and a working winch due to the challenging waterfall toward the end of the trail. One false move and you'll be spending time on your top. 0608 4WD z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+yellow YJ We had the pleasure of driving a Grand Cherokee SRT-8 out to Moab from Orange County, California, and let us assure you, it's one incredible ride. With 420 hp, 420 lb-ft of torque, and electronic, on-demand all-wheel-drive control, it was like driving a luxury race car and made our 12-hour drive go by much quicker. Team Skilton's race-equipped Grand Cherokee was also on display and ready to tackle everything from the trails in Baja to the rigors of the Dakar Rally. A '42 Willys MB was on hand to represent a little Jeep history. 0608 4WD 22 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+concept jeep hurricane In town, Jeep brought out a few of its show vehicles as well as some new models and the Jeep Hurricane concept vehicle. This was a popular stop along Main Street (we're sure you can see why!). We couldn't assemble an article covering Moab, Utah, without showing you some of the gorgeous scenery it has to offer. Both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park are only a few miles out of Moab, and both are worth their $10 entrance fee. Be sure to plan a visit to both on your next trip out. 0608 4WD 20 z+2006 Easter Jeep Safari+landscape3
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