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Vintage Jeep Makes Moab Rock Crawling Look Too Simple

Since their purely functional beginnings, SUVs have advanced significantly. They have developed from uncomfortable workhorses and off-roaders to some of the most well-liked vehicles on the market right now. A vintage Willys Jeep demonstrates that you don’t need a lot of modern technology to tackle difficult terrain like rock crawling. They can haul kids and groceries in comfort without sacrificing any amenities.

The vintage Jeep is seen moving across the rocky, steep cliffs with ease in the brief video from the Big Willy YouTube channel. While crawling up the rocks, it bounces, tilts, and leans precariously, its wheels lifting into the air. It is not an especially simple journey. The Jeep slides to one side at one point as the thin tyres struggle for traction, forcing the driver to reassess and try again.

As the Jeep slowly climbs the rocks and gains enough traction to reach the trail at the top, the engine of the vehicle continues to rev. The video demonstrates the off-suspension roader’s articulation, which easily maintains the Jeep’s position even though a few of its tyres had trouble touching the ground at times.

The Jeep isn’t in perfect shape, and there is a noticeable patina covering it, but it still runs perfectly well and can perform just as it did decades ago. They are basic machines that were initially created for the military, which sacrificed all comforts for its wartime duties. Additionally, it was simple to maintain them because of the design.

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The Jeep Wrangler still rules off-road trails all over the world today. The new Ford Bronco, which is laying all of its off-road cards on the table, is challenging that dominance. Despite other automakers’ efforts, their more rugged SUVs and crossovers don’t perform as well as this Willys Jeep. Off-roading doesn’t require the newest and greatest, and you wouldn’t want to scratch your brand-new car anyway.

Source: Big Willy / YouTube

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