Again in April of this yr, the Jeep® model unveiled 5 new idea automobiles for the annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Yearly, each Jeep and the Mopar manufacturers convey their latest and craziest idea to Moab to check suggestions from the general public and to indicate off its present and conceptual elements catalogs.
Among the many ideas this yr, one which acquired lots of reward was the Jeep Bob Idea. The Bob Idea was designed to blur the traces between the Wrangler (JL) and the Gladiator (JT) and used the favored pattern of “bobbing” the lengthy overhangs of pickup truck beds to make it the last word terrain tackler.
We had an opportunity to get an up-close take a look at this cool idea on the annual “Wild Wheels at Work” occasion on the Stellantis North American Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on the finish of July.
Based mostly on a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, probably the most noticeable traits of this truck will not be what’s on it, however quite what’s lacking. All 4 doorways and B-pillars have been eliminated for the last word open-air freedom. Moreover, a personalized hardtop has been perforated and a canvas high has been stretched over high to supply shelter from the weather whereas permitting pure gentle by way of.
The Gladiator mattress has been “bobbed” a full foot of size. Customized metal entrance and rear bumpers enhance the car’s strategy and departure angles and are constructed to resist all the pains of off-road use whereas sustaining a classy and complicated look. Impressed by the off-road efficiency world, excessive clearance flares make room for the bigger rolling inventory.
Off-road functionality is additional amplified by a 3-inch elevate with customized off-road suspension parts, Dynatrac Professional-Rock 60 axles supported by a mixture of King Coils and Bypass shocks, plus huge 40-inch tires are mounted to 20-inch Beadlock wheels that, all mixed, present final four-wheeling confidence.
The multi-finish exterior paint scheme mixes gloss and matte finishes for added aptitude and texture. Inside, vivid bed-lined flooring plus customized trimmed seats create a enjoyable and sporty surroundings. A vented carbon hood provides a notable efficiency look and ensures higher airflow to the engine.
The Bob Idea is powered by the award-winning, turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine. To deal with better torque hundreds, the EcoDiesel V6 connects to a TorqueFlite 8HP75 8-speed computerized transmission, calibrated for low RPM shifts and to simply maneuver rigorous floor. It’s additionally geared up with a Mopar cold-air consumption to additional increase torque and enhance gasoline economic system.
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