Moab Easter Jeep Safari offers plenty of Jeep runs and trail fun all week long. Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the organized runs and see what else is happening on the rocks. We decided to take run off the beaten path and see what treasures we could find.  Luckily we hit it big--this year the masterminds from Four Wheeler magazine organized the “Moab Full-Size Takeover” and we joined them.

The crew from Off-Road Design led the run along with Senior Editor Ken Brubaker. What made this run unique is the fact that it was open to anyone with a full-sized 4x4. The run had a great turnout and really showed the magazine’s following.  Plenty of customers wheelin’ their fire breathing 1-ton pick-up trucks and rocking 40-plus-inch tires.  Look for a complete feature in the August issue of Four Wheeler magazine http://www.fourwheeler.com/.

JEEPERS LOVE TRUCKS TOO

Driving around downtown Moab we stopped to check out the Jeep display that takes up the better part of the Walker Drug & Hardware store parking lot. Many of the Moparized vehicles Off-Road.com Editor Josh Burn broke news on earlier this week were on display for the public to get an up-close look. Check out Jeep, Mopar Concept Vehicles from 2012 Easter Jeep Safari.

Among other vehicles on display was a really cool Jeep four-door truck. This heavy-duty Jeep truck built by Burnsville Off-Road is a real eye catcher.

The four-door Jeep Wrangler JK cab was modified and then mounted on a Dodge Powerwagon chassis. The 3/4-ton AAM axles were retained, along with the entire Hemi powertrain. The rear suspension features a four-link Keldermain air ride suspension with auto leveling. This truck is available for sale as seen or with custom options. More info at http://burnsvilleoffroad.com/

POTATO SALAD & ODD CRAWLERS

Next we headed up to Potato Salad hill up by the Moab dump to see what we could find. This area is close to town and offers some really challenging climbs. Since the top of the hill is easily accessible by most cars, it gets a lot of spectators. The chunky and uneven rock makes this hill climb extra challenging, especially for short-wheelbase vehicles. Ultra-low range gearing and sticky tires are a must if you plan to make it to the top. 

If you don’t make it, be ready for some hecklers to give you a hard time. 
 

4X4 BBQ

As we headed back into town, we heard on the local radio station that Moab 4x4 Outpost was having a Grand Opening party for their new location. There was free food, live band and deals on parts. We stopped by to check it out.

If you’re ever in Moab, make sure to stop by and visit Moab 4x4 Outpost. You may need them if you break on the trail. They also have a complete shop that can do repairs and custom fab work on your Jeep and 4x4. Moab 4x4 Outpost carries many hard parts like axles, drive shafts and suspension parts for DIYs.  More at http://www.moab4x4outpost.com.