Tag: 4WD

That New Drive – How the PTU Transmission was Born

That New Drive – How the PTU Transmission was Born

When the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee was designed, Jeep drivetrain engineers knew that Jeep customers expect their vehicles to be capable and come with a true low-range. Not only did they do that, but this FWD-based drivetrain architecture features a true locking rear, a true low-range gear ratio, and the trail performance expected out of a Jeep product.

By: | June 27, 2014



This JK has Mad Max Performance

This JK has Mad Max Performance

Jeep introduced several prototype vehicles at the Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, UT. The Maximum Performance JK Wrangler Concept is said to be for the most hard-core. What does Jeep consider hard-core? Let’s look closer into the Maximum Performance Concept.

By: | May 14, 2014


Red Alert – Jeep Wrangler Level Red

Red Alert – Jeep Wrangler Level Red

Jeep introduced its Moab concept vehicles during the Easter Jeep Safari. This two-door JK Wrangler is known as Level RED and is named after the classification of the most difficult off-road trail. Is it red-trail capable or a red herring?

By: | May 12, 2014


Dakar – The Ultimate Cherokee?

Dakar – The Ultimate Cherokee?

Jeep introduced several prototype vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, UT. The Jeep Cherokee Dakar may not be a JK, but this is the most modified Cherokee out there, currently. While Mopar says the lift kit isn’t available, let’s see what could be done if someone were to brave a warranty void and create the ultimate “KL” chassis.

By: | May 5, 2014


Moab Hero: the Fallen Heros Jeep

Moab Hero: the Fallen Heros Jeep

It’s time to catch up with Bill Craig (known as “DesertJeep” here on the forums). He’s the guy who drove the Fallen Heros Jeep for the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Bill arrived in Moab on the night of April 13th with the Fallen Heroes Jeep. There were plans to repaint the JK, but those fell through and paint will be done when it gets back to Phoenix, Arizona.

By: | May 2, 2014



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