Six Wild Jeep Concepts Hit The Trail In Moab

Moab and Jeeps go together like peanut butter and jelly. Even the largest off-road event in town, the Easter Jeep Safari, has Jeep in its title. Seven slots have been exploring the rugged and beautiful terrain around Moab even before EJS started way back in 1967. Jeeps helped put Moab on the map as the epicenter of off-road. And Moab helped build the Jeep brand as a rugged vehicle capable of conquering almost any terrain.

 With the two so closely linked, it is little wonder that Jeep waits until Easter Jeep Safari at Moab to unveil what are some very cool concept vehicles. These aren’t the lame, watered down concept vehicles you might find at an auto show. Instead, these Jeeps are fully functioning and capable of hitting the trail. To prove that point, Jeep does just that with them on the first day of EJS. Afterward, they are on display right in the center of town allowing hordes of Jeep enthusiasts to get a closer look. It is a pretty cool annual tradition.

 Some of these concept Jeeps are just dreams come to life. Others give a hint at what Jeep may be thinking of for future products. Some are just great inspiration for your own build. Above all, they are always unique, well built, interesting, and unique. There have been sneak peeks of the vehicles already, but we love to see them out in the wild and on the trail. Check out the 6 amazing concepts that Jeep hit the trail in Moab at the 2019 Easter Jeep Safari.

Wayout

The Wayout concept is basically an overlanding version of the new Gladiator. The custom roof rack holds a rooftop tent for comfy camping along with an awning for lots of shade. More unique features include the two custom auxiliary fuel tanks that are integrated into the bedside for extended range. A Decked bed drawer system offers lots of storage options to keep your gear organized.

 A two-inch lift kit helps clear the way for 37-inch mud-terrain tires on steel wheels. Should the Wayout ever get stuck, a 12,000-lb. Warn winch can come to the rescue. The overlanding-mandated snorkel feeds the 3.6L V6 engine air and the Gladiator is bathed in a beautiful shade of Gator Green paint. Call it an overlander or whatever you want, but it definitely makes for a sweet camping rig.

Flatbill

The Jeep Flatbill concept is dedicated to dirt bike riding and made to handle the transportation of two dirt bikes easily. Its bed has been built for just that with the tailgate removed and built-in wheel ramps for effortless loading of a couple of dirt bikes. Those that complained about the overhang of the JT bed will be interested in the custom tube bumper and trimmed bodywork that improves departure angle.

The Flatbill is more than just a bike hauler though and can take on almost any trail. It has been fitted with stout Dynatrac ProRock 60 axles front and rear. A 4-inch lift with bypass shocks clears the way for 40-inch tires. The custom graphics, carbon fiber hood and flares, and shortened front bumper help it to easily stand out from the crowd and make your riding buddies extremely jealous.

M-715 Five-Quarter

The Jeep M-715 Five-Quarter is the off-road equivalent of a resto-mod. Unlike the other concepts that are based on the new JT, it is built off of a 1968 M-715 that has been fully re-imagined and modernized. The original front sheet metal was removed and replaced with carbon fiber. An all-new aluminum bed was custom fabricated and bobbed 6 feet. Water jet cut panels and wood slats in the bed complete the look.

Off-road capability was improved by reinforcing the frame and converting the leaf-spring suspension to coil springs and links. A beefy Dynatrac Pro-Rock 60 is found up front with a Pro-Rock 80 in the rear with 40-inch tires screwed to their ends. Even better is the 6.2L Hellcrate Hemi V8 engine producing over 700 horsepower found under the hood. The Jeep M-715 makes us drool uncontrollably all over ourselves and is indeed a masterpiece. If we could take home just one of these concepts, it would be the M-715.

J6

The Jeep J6 is a Rubicon customized in a two-door configuration with a six-foot bed. A wheelbase of 118.4-inches matches a four-door JL, while the bed is a foot longer than the JT’s. A concept hardtop is removable for an open-air wheeling experience. The custom roll bar in the rear contains a prototype 37-inch tire mount.

Additional protection for the J6 comes from 2-inch stinger bars that bolt to the Rubicon front bumper and rock rails. A two-inch lift helps to clear the 37-inch tires on prototype 17-inch beadlock wheels. The J6 is powered by a 3.6L V6 engine that is fed air through a custom air intake.

JT Scrambler

The JT Scrambler is a throwback to the original 1980s-era CJ8 Scrambler. Prototype Punk’N Metallic Orange paint, Nacho body-side stripes, hood graphics, and a Freedom top painted in amber help with the retro vibe. Other visual cues include a sport roll bar painted white that offers eight tie-down points in the cargo area. The Scrambler theme continues on in the interior with Amaretto Brown Katzkin leather seats with some sweet orange accents.

Making the JT Scrambler more capable in the dirt is a 2-inch lift on 37-inch tires. They roll on 17-inch slot wheels with a bronze powder coat finish to complete the look. Rock rails protect the vulnerable rocker area while a slew of LED lights offers some extra illumination.

Gravity

The Jeep Gladiator Gravity concept was built with climbers in mind. Apparently, climbers are a bunch that is averse to doors as the Gravity is entirely free of them. However, it does allow them to enjoy the open-air nature of the JT with it being the only convertible truck on the market. Climbers will also dig the storage options within the JT. A Decked truck bed drawer system offers lots of lockable storage space. Crossbars and a cargo basket give even more room for helmets, ropes, carabiners, and shoes.

To get closer to the climbing route 35-inch mud-terrain tires offer lots of traction. Jeep Performance Parts rock rails are used to protect the rockers, while custom tube doors keep the occupants inside. A mesh sunbonnet guards against climbers with pasty white skin getting sunburnt while Katzkin leather seats keep them comfortable. The Gravity is the closest to stock of the bunch, but was built to show how versatile the JT platform can be without a ton of mods needed.