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47th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Live Offroad Webmaster — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:34:52 +0000

It’s that time of year again for Jeep Off Road Enthusiasts! The 47th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari is fast approaching March 23rd thru March 31st 2013 in the great area of Moab, Utah. Started in 1967 by the Moab Chamber of Commerce this event grew into one of the biggest off road events in the country. On March 20th, Jeep® is unveiling six more exciting concept vehicles crafted with Mopar performance parts! Get your rig ready for this event with performance parts and accessories at LiveOffroad.com.

Jeep® Wrangler Slim – Everything performance wise on this vehicle has been trimmed in weight but not strength to get a greater overall lowered weight. This edition is powered by the 3.6 liter V6.

Jeep® Wrangler Slim

Jeep® Wrangler Flattop – A highly styled concept with a custom one-piece hard top with no window and equipped with heavy duty Mopar off road gear.

Jeep® Wrangler Stitch – Based on the Rubicon models the weight has been cut from all possible areas on this no frills Wrangler with Viper front seats and similar power to weight ratio as the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.

Jeep® Wrangler Mopar Recon – Powered with the 6.4 liter Hemi V8 this beast has a 470 hp engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission. Many Mopar accessories have been added.

Jeep® Wrangler Sand Trooper II from Mopar - Features the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 giving it 375 horsepower and 400 ft.-lb. of torque. A five-speed automatic transmission sends the HEMI power to Mopar eight-lug front and rear Portal axles for added ground clearance. Jeep Performance Parts prototype forged beadlock wheels carry 40-inch off-road tires giving it a taller more masculine stance.

Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept – Powered by the new EcoDiesel V6 motor, this Grand Cherokee has plenty of off road prowess with lots of low end torque.

Check out all of these new Jeep® concept vehicles at the event and let us know which ones were your favorites! For more information on the event check out the Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc. page.

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Jeep Wrangler Heading Back to its Roots

Live Offroad Webmaster — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:19:26 +0000

Several years ago Chrysler started marketing the Jeep Wrangler to overseas military markets. The vehicles are being produced in Egypt and in Israel. By hot-forming steel the shell of the vehicle has been strengthened enough to be awarded the BRV 2009 VR7 ballistic protection certification. Jeep is certainly embracing its military roots as the company markets the Wrangler as the ideal cargo or troop transport vehicle.

A British company that originally specialized in sports cars in the 1950s and then limousines for the ultra rich are now creating a military version of the beloved American Jeep Wrangler. The ultra rich clients of Jankel are aged and have started dying off so the British company entered the military market. In 2008 Jankel partnered with Chrysler to hopefully sell the Jeep Wrangler to the military European market. The militarized version of the Wrangler is cheaper than Mercedes Benz and Land Rover which would fit better for countries with shrinking budgets.

The Jeep J8 features six variants in its military lineup: light patrol and border patrol; personnel carrier; cargo and communications; military armored; ambulance; and pickup/chassis cab. Switzerland has started testing the personnel and cargo carrier version.

Jeep in the News.com

DefenseTech.org

Diesel Jeep Wrangler Teaser

Live Offroad Webmaster — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:48:09 +0000

At this years Utah Moab event several different Jeep concept models were revealed. While these were exciting enough what really got the attention of consumers was the possibility of a Diesel engine for next years Jeep Wrangler. Consumers have been asking for this option for quite a while. With the diesel drivers could run a biodiesel blend fuel which increases fuel efficiency, costing less at the pump, and lowering emissions. There is also a chance it would give better torque for Crawling.

AutoGuide.com

What are Legal Lift Modifications?

Live Offroad Webmaster — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:38:21 +0000

What are the legal lift regulations and restrictions? This is what many Jeep and off-road enthusiasts ask all the time. The laws vary by state and it is best to contact your local law enforcement agency (state police or highway patrol) to find out about your area to avoid being ticketed. A great website to check for state by state information is LiftLaws.com. Besides being ticketed for certain modification offenses, insurance companies can refuse coverage. Protect yourself from these circumstances by doing a little research first on what is acceptable, and be upfront and honest with your insurance company, certain companies will allow modifications.

So after the research is done and you are ready to start preparing your Jeep for the trail here is a good place to start. Rugged Ridge ORV 2″-2.5″ Lift Kit w/out Shocks For: 76-86 CJ

Developed with the off road enthusiast in mind, the New ORV Suspension Kits from Rugged Ridge gives you the ultimate in both offroad and onroad handling. Our suspension kits have been created using the finest materials and components. Kit includes: (4) leaf springs, (4) U bolts, bushings and hardware kit.

Moab Jeep Concept Vehicles

Live Offroad Webmaster — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:56:22 +0000

Before the Moab Easter Jeep Safari event begins in just a few days Jeep is teasing us with some wild Jeep concept vehicles. These vehicles will be debuted during the Moab event. Throw backs to previous decades designs these are three of the vehicles that will be shown to the Moab participants which will be similar to an outdoor focus group, to gauge reactions and expectations of buyers.

Three of the concept vehicles are the Jeep Mighty FC, Jeep J-12, and Jeep Wrangler Apache. The Jeep Mighty FC is designed after the Willys Forward Control truck made from 1956 – 1965. The Jeep J-12 is based off the 1962 Jeep Gladiator.

There will be six vehicles altogether that will be unveiled in just a few days. The Jeep brand team spends the whole week with the Moab folks talking about the vehicles and taking the concepts out on the trails with Jeep owners. If you want a Jeep Pickup the JK-8 Mopar Kit is the way to go. Jeep has been playing with different Moab concepts for the past decade. So if you are headed out to the Moab Easter Jeep Safari, enjoy the trails, events, and check out Jeeps concept vehicles. Have Liveoffroad.com help you get ready for this awesome event.

Go to Edmunds Inside Line for more details

Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2012

Live Offroad Webmaster — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:46:28 +0000

It’s that time of year again! There is less than a month until the Moab Easter Jeep Safari begins. The event lasts for 9 days from March 31st thru April 8th. This 9 day event if full of trail rides which are mostly day long excursions. The Moab Safari is hosted by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc. one of Moabs local four wheel drive clubs. Participants provide their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, make sure to bring plenty of water and appropriate clothing. To help you prepare for this fun and exciting event please visit Liveoffroad.com for products to get your vehicle trail ready. We have a great selection of Trail Upgrades from skid plates, differential, axle and hub.

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Trail List and Registration

For more information about the 2012 Safari, visit Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc.

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Jeep Beer?

Live Offroad Webmaster — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:50:55 +0000

So here is a strange bit of news. The brand name Jeep is not just being used for offroading now, the iconic american brand is being used in China with or without Chryslers permission. China came out with a beer called “Jeep Beer” from the city of Jingzhou in Hubei Province. The label of this beer has the silhouette of a Jeep Wrangler and also has a very similar design to the beer heineken that is brewed in the Netherlands. The company is marketing the beer to be geared towards men, there’s even a tagline “Just For Man”. The Hubei Jeep Brewery Corporation awarded a prize of a Jeep to the distributor with the most sales. The distributor that won sold 60,000 liters of Jeep Beer. –I wonder what it tastes like? Well whatever beer you decide to consume just make sure it is done responsibly with a designated driver and of course not on the trail. Live Offroad and have fun!

Source: CarNewsChina.com

Jeep Jamboree 2012

Live Offroad Webmaster — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:46:38 +0000

For an opportunity to discover new off road buddies and have a lot of fun in the process Jeep® Jamboree is the event you want to attend. These weekends happen all over the USA so finding a Jeep Jamboree near you is not hard. Jeep® Jamborees are off-road adventure weekends that bring together the outdoors, down-to-earth people, and their Jeep 4x4s. These off-road treks have a long tradition dating back to 1953 when 4×4 pioneer Mark A. Smith organized the first ever Jeep Jamboree and voyaged across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the old Rubicon Trail. In 1954, Willys Motors — then manufacturer of Jeep vehicles — became involved with the adventure, and Jeep Jamborees have been an off-road tradition ever since.” – Jeep Jamboree USA

Does My Jeep 4×4 Need Special Equipment For a Jamboree?

Yes! The following is MANDATORY for all vehicles:

Jeep vehicles must have four-wheel drive with a low-range (4-LO) transfer case.
Front and rear tow points must be properly mounted to the frame with grade-eight bolts.
Drawbars, receiver hitches, or aftermarket bumpers with manufacturer-installed clevis or D-ring anchor points are acceptable alternates to tow points. If you don’t have tow points, you may be turned away without a refund.
All open-topped vehicles, including older models (CJs, Scramblers, and Willys), must have roll bars.
A full-size spare tire; a space-saver spare (donut) just won’t do.
Street legal vehicle with current license plate.

Do You Recommend Additional Equipment?

Skid plates covering the oil pan, gas tank, and transfer case. Mandatory for the Rubicon Trail.
Rock rails for Jeep Liberty, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Commander vehicles registered for higher-rated trails. Rock rails are iron moldings designed to protect your vehicle’s rocker sills from damage. Strongly advised for Jamborees with rocky terrain. Mandatory for the Rubicon Trail. Please contact the Jeep Jamboree USA office for additional information.
Heavy-duty, 20-foot nylon tow straps (7,000 lb max vehicle weight) with looped ends. TOW STRAPS WITH METAL HOOKS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Body lifts/suspension lifts up to six inches (combined) are permitted. Running boards and snowplow frames are not permitted. Tires over 37 inches are not permitted.

To get your Jeep Wrangler or other Jeep 4×4 vehicle ready to take on these events visit Liveoffroad.com

Mar 29 – Mar 31 Llano, Texas and Hammonton, New Jersey are the next events scheduled in the Jeep® Jamboree lineup.

-Jeep Jamboree 2012 Schedule

Enjoy the Jeep!

Jeep Wrangler 2012 Best Resale Value Award

Mike Meditz — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:47:48 +0000

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler comes in first among many for its strong resale value. After owning a Wrangler for 5 years you can still expect the vehicle to retain around 55 percent of its value according to Kelley Blue Book. If you enjoy outdoor activities this Jeep is your ticket for just about anything from rock crawling to a simple drive to the beach. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler continues the obsession that America has had for the Jeep since the end of World War II. With the capability to crawl over a boulder at the snails pace of .5 miles per hour, the Wrangler is an off-road master. The most important improvement of 2012 is the 40 percent horsepower gain from the previous year Wrangler which had a 202 horsepower engine. The new 2012 Wrangler has a more powerful 285 horsepower V6 engine, combined with the optional five speed automatic the powertrain increases both performance and fuel efficiency.

Kelley Blue Book has been publishing the Official Residual Value Guide since 1981, so they are industry-acknowledged experts in the art and science of resale value projections. Financial institutions, governmental agencies and the automotive leasing industry rely on the comprehensive residual values they provide.

To help guide consumers on this important but little-understood facet of the automotive purchase process, Kelley Blue Book established its annual Best Resale Value Awards in 2003.

2012 Wrangler: Call of Duty Edition

Live Offroad Webmaster — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:20:53 +0000

2012 Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Edition

The Ultimate Gamer’s “Dream Jeep”. The new 2012 Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Edition is available this fall. Built on the mighty Rubicon, this Jeep features many exciting upgrades. A featured new design is the aggressive power-dome hood that hints to the powerful new 285 horsepower Pentastar v6. Super tough front and rear bumpers by Mopar that provide protection against impacts either on the road or off. Mopar Rock Rails were added to help protect the rocker panels and lower bodysides when off roading. The Jeep has 17 inch cast aluminum wheels in semi gloss black with 32 inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tires. This new Jeep Wrangler is perfect for rock crawling all over the country or just cruising around town.