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AUTOS: Jeep Rolls Out Moab Concepts
Six unique concepts created by the Jeep and Mopar divisions will be shown off at the upcoming Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah.
The Mighty FC Concept invokes Jeep's 'forward-control' pickup trucks of the past. (Photo: Jeep)
Jeep and Mopar have teamed up to reveal six concepts that Jeep will be bringing to this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari.
The most interesting is the Mighty FC Concept, named for the Jeep “forward control” models built from 1956 to 1965. The cabover pickup keeps overall length down (for off-road maneuverability) while retaining a full-length cargo area with a drop-side bed.
The Mighty FC Concept is based on a 2012 Wrangler Rubicon with a stretched wheelbase and a cab positioned over and ahead of the front axle. Off-road ability is enhanced by Mopar’s Portal Axle set, King coil-over shocks, a Warn winch and 40-inch off-road tires.
The Wrangler Apache concept features a conversion kit that will allow owners of late model Wranglers to drop in Chrysler’s 6.4-liter Hemi V8. Chrysler’s five-speed automatic gearbox is the only one capable of taking the engine’s torque and it sounds like the kit is rear-drive only. If you can live with those caveats, Mopar will market it this summer.
Jeep’s J-12 Concept is an extended version of last year’s JK-8 pickup conversion kit. Based on a 2012 Wrangler Unlimited, the frame is stretched by 18 inches to give a full six-foot cargo box. The front end was redesigned to look like the Jeep Gladiator trucks of old, and the cabin has been downgraded to reflect a work-truck theme.
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Traildozer Concept, built in conjunction with American Expedition Vehicles, starts off with a 6.4-liter Hemi powering all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. To boost off-road capability, the rig gets a 3.5-inch lift, a Warn winch and 37-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claw tires.
The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept takes a fully-loaded Jeep Grand Cherokee and adds 18-inch Goodyear SilentArmor off-road tires, Mopar rock rails, custom-painted five-spoke wheels and a body finished in Stone White with Mineral Gray and Red trim.
Finally, the new “Mopar Accessorized Jeep Wrangler” is a rolling catalog for the Jeep bits and pieces available at your local dealer. Last we checked, Mopar had about 250 accessory items available just for the Wrangler, allowing owners to build a truly one-of-a-kind rig that suits their needs and style.
For a gallery of all six concept vehicles, see Jeep Concepts.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
The most interesting is the Mighty FC Concept, named for the Jeep “forward control” models built from 1956 to 1965. The cabover pickup keeps overall length down (for off-road maneuverability) while retaining a full-length cargo area with a drop-side bed.
The Mighty FC Concept is based on a 2012 Wrangler Rubicon with a stretched wheelbase and a cab positioned over and ahead of the front axle. Off-road ability is enhanced by Mopar’s Portal Axle set, King coil-over shocks, a Warn winch and 40-inch off-road tires.
The Wrangler Apache concept features a conversion kit that will allow owners of late model Wranglers to drop in Chrysler’s 6.4-liter Hemi V8. Chrysler’s five-speed automatic gearbox is the only one capable of taking the engine’s torque and it sounds like the kit is rear-drive only. If you can live with those caveats, Mopar will market it this summer.
Jeep’s J-12 Concept is an extended version of last year’s JK-8 pickup conversion kit. Based on a 2012 Wrangler Unlimited, the frame is stretched by 18 inches to give a full six-foot cargo box. The front end was redesigned to look like the Jeep Gladiator trucks of old, and the cabin has been downgraded to reflect a work-truck theme.
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Traildozer Concept, built in conjunction with American Expedition Vehicles, starts off with a 6.4-liter Hemi powering all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. To boost off-road capability, the rig gets a 3.5-inch lift, a Warn winch and 37-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claw tires.
The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept takes a fully-loaded Jeep Grand Cherokee and adds 18-inch Goodyear SilentArmor off-road tires, Mopar rock rails, custom-painted five-spoke wheels and a body finished in Stone White with Mineral Gray and Red trim.
Finally, the new “Mopar Accessorized Jeep Wrangler” is a rolling catalog for the Jeep bits and pieces available at your local dealer. Last we checked, Mopar had about 250 accessory items available just for the Wrangler, allowing owners to build a truly one-of-a-kind rig that suits their needs and style.
For a gallery of all six concept vehicles, see Jeep Concepts.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
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