Didn't see anyone post this yet. Most people here don't seem to build and take their GCED's off-road too much but this is a great build concept out of the 2015 Jeep Easter Safari based on an Overland EcoDiesel w/ Air Suspension.
I like it but I think it's overkill for the target market. I rather get a stripped out Wrangler for offroading and keep a well optioned JCG for daily driver. I got a CRD Limited with Lux pkg and didn't want the air suspension for long term reliability nor added weight from skid plates. If I could have opted out of the heavy panoramic sunroof I would have but it comes as park of the Lux pkg. I came from a Frontier Pro-4X and I never got to take it off road.
I think you're missing the point of a "concept" vehicle at the jeep easter safari, no less the tent and the diesel seem to make sense for an overland-style vehicle.
I like the RTT, front fascia/winch, light bar and sliders. It needs a way to carry extra fuel/water and support antenna mounts for HAM and it'd be perfect. The rest I could leave off and be happy.
If this the Colab with Jeep and Peske corporation... Then it should have my plate. I got confirmation they received it so I'm hoping they will follow thru with it. Other wise I just gave them a free paper weight lol.
Didn't see anyone post this yet. Most people here don't seem to build and take their GCED's off-road too much but this is a great build concept out of the 2015 Jeep Easter Safari based on an Overland EcoDiesel w/ Air Suspension.
Nice looking Overland "Concept" The Winch, larger driving/fog lights and bigger wheel openings with those fender flares AND the rock rails would be great additions to my Overland. Would pass on the overhead tent however. I even like the sage-green color, but I'll keep my Deep Cherry for the time being.
If wrangler gets the 3.0/ZF combo Jeep won't be able to keep up the demand. Still think the Eco diesel GC is best "do everything" vehicle out there. But I am a little biased.
So did they disable the air suspension? Really curious how they fit those tires...either that or they swapped the air-ride with one that gives a bigger lift and can be overrode?
So did they disable the air suspension? Really curious how they fit those tires...either that or they swapped the air-ride with one that gives a bigger lift and can be overrode?
The Car and Driver article said the system was an inch higher to begin with. Then they opened up the wheel-wells to fit the bigger tires. It would be nice to be able to accommodate those bigger tire without rubbing potential.