| Choosing the best Jeep for off roading isn't as easy | | | | axle system which allows all four wheels to move |
| as you might think. The name Jeep has been | | | | together for better traction and power. |
| synonymous with rugged and durable vehicles since it | | | | The next Jeep model that hit the dirt in 2003 was |
| rolled off the assembly line on September 21, 1940. | | | | the Wrangler Rubicon 4X4. This Jeep sported over |
| Within the Jeep family there is wide selection of | | | | ten inches of ground clearance and provides a 44 |
| sport vehicles to choose from. | | | | degree angle of approach and a 40 degree angle of |
| There are many forms of activities for your Jeep | | | | departure. Simply speaking you'll be able to get over |
| that does not involve a paved road. Driving through | | | | larger obstacles. Sporting a V6, the Rubicon is priced |
| the mud, water, sand, gravel or snow has become a | | | | to sell way below most sport utility vehicles. The |
| favorite pass time for many which includes rock | | | | Rubicon was specifically built with the off-roader in |
| crawling. This sport requires modification of your | | | | mind. Options included in this package are the front |
| vehicle for higher clearances. Mud-bogging challenges | | | | and rear Dana 44 axles, a transfer case with a |
| drivers to plow through muddy areas as far as | | | | low-range and 31 inch tires. |
| possible without getting stuck down in it. Dune | | | | Unlike most sport utility vehicles, SUV's, the Jeep is |
| bashing requires that you beat up the sand with your | | | | easy to adapt or lift for off road high-jinx. Adding a |
| vehicle. These are just a few of the activities one | | | | roll-bar for safety and larger tires for clearance and |
| can do with a Jeep. | | | | traction the Jeeps narrow body, short wheelbase and |
| The CJ-7, Civilian Jeep, best known for its all-wheel | | | | smaller frame make it ideal for anybody who wants |
| drive automatic transmission option allowed beginner | | | | to get in the mud. Another feature that comes |
| off-road daredevils to easily navigate rough ground. | | | | standard with Jeeps is the removable doors and top |
| Although the Laredo and Renegade models had | | | | which is a key selling point for off road enthusiast. |
| chrome packages they were perfect for off-road as | | | | How do you choose the best Jeep for your off-road |
| well as going out on the town. The CJ-7 is well | | | | needs? Simply make sure the vehicle has the name |
| known and loved for mud racing. | | | | Jeep attached to it. Without any modifications your |
| Another excellent Jeep for down and dirty fun is the | | | | Jeep is ready to hit the roughest, messiest, longest |
| JK, YJ and TJ otherwise known as the Wrangler. This | | | | terrain you can throw at it. Whether you're looking to |
| 4X4 SUV brought back the ever-loved Jeep style | | | | hit the dunes in your home town or the Baja 500 |
| used during WW2. Released in the late 80's the | | | | your Jeep will get you where you need to be. The |
| Wrangler has been re-fashioned several times up until | | | | only question left is whether you're a good enough |
| 2007. Like the CJ models, the Wrangler uses a live | | | | driver to make it over that hill. |