Posted: 4/26/12
As we continue to build up our 2012 Jeep Rubicon we couldn't help but notice the online buzz about Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT. The entire Rebel Off Road group were preparing their Jeeps for the event whilst putting time into our SCX10JK project. We decided that there was no better place to test our Jeep's ability than to hit the world famous Moab rock trails. Moab has long been considered a Jeeper's paradise, with roads that stretch hundreds of miles allowing people to enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the USA. Our "SCX10JK" wasn't completely finished (is any rig ever really finished?), but we figured it was in a state of completion that would suit traveling the world famous Moab trails, hopefully without drama.We requested some time from our internal graphics master Scott Roberts to whip up some art for the JK. He was extremely busy with Axial day to day operations, so we requested that he keep it simple and clean. We wanted to make sure our partners had a little exposure on the side of the Jeep as well as adding a little character to our rig. Scott whipped up some nice simple graphics for us and took the time to install them over at Rebel Off Road. Thank you Scott!
The first spot we hit was Hell's Revenge. This particular trail is strange in that you drive your vehicle on a literal sea of rock. You simply follow the rubber marks from past travelers and negotiate a rollercoaster of winding trails. This place has a surface unlike anything I have ever seen. They call it slick rock, but the reality is... it is anything but slick. Instead it is like sandpaper and offers a tremendous amount of grip. It is possible to walk up near vertical faces in your plain old skate shoes!
There are some very cool breaks in the rock sea where there are winding sand trails
There are also a few ledges you must climb up
Bond from Rebel Off Road was our fearless leader on this run, he and his entire group of Jeepers are all awesome people to roll the trail with.
Bond's Jeep
My ride for the trip was with Jason from Rebel, this Jeep is so awesome!!!
Here we are stopped for lunch!
To learn more about Hell's revenge,click here
The next adventure we went on was on a trail called Metal Masher, this has to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever been! This trail winds up the side of a mountain and eventually takes you to a plateau overlooking Beautiful Moab, Ut.
Bond always makes the rounds to discuss what the trail has to offer and makes sure everyone is fully prepared for adventure, Thanks Bond!
Bond and his extremely well prepared JK always takes the bonus lines!
Some of the dry waterfalls and steps you get to drive up on this trail are absolutely amazing!!
This trail is loaded with optional more challenging lines; this was one of those advanced lines, amazing what these Jeeps are capable of!
Bond needed a little help getting over this one, so Jason stepped up to lend a hand :)
The Jeep experience is really cool. When the group reaches an obstacle, they all gather around and watch each other give it a shot. It is awesome to see so many people work together to make sure everyone enjoys their experience!
The terrain of this place is mind blowing!!
Rolling through beautiful Moab with a group of likeminded enthusiasts is surreal, as is the capabilities of this rig, JR... You have a sick Jeep my friend!!
Every time we would stop for an obstacle, the Axial RC rigs would come out and offer the youngsters a chance to get some of their own crawling done!
To learn more about Metal Masher click here.
We have successfully put the Axial "SCX10JK" through its paces, and as projected, it performed flawlessly! The combination of parts we selected to arm this JK for battle, were absolutely perfect! The body protection from Poison Spyder did its job, only experiencing minor scrapes, the wheel and tire combo from Walker Evans Racing and Maxxis offered tons of strength and traction, the Suspension system from Icon flexed when needed and offered excellent ride quality both on road and off road. The Spicer equipped drive shafts propelled us to incredible places, the crew at Rebel Off Road did a tremendous job preparing the JK and guiding us through some of the most incredible terrain on earth! You will have to wait to get a report on the TJM winch and recovery equipment, as of yet, we haven’t had to use it!
To get the history on the Axial "SCX10JK", please check out the following links! Be sure to check back often, as we will continue to build up the SCX10JK and fine tune it for maximum performance!
The Full Size Connection
Axial 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
Axial Visits Rebel Off Road
Axial "SCX10JK" - Icon Suspension
Axial "SCX10JK" Armor - Poison Spyder Crusher Flares and Crusher Corners
Axial “SCX10JK” Armor - Poison Spyder Rocker Armor and Rocker Knockers
Axial “SCX10JK” Armor - Skid Plates from Rebel Off Road
Axial “SCX10JK” Walker Evans Wheels - Maxxis Tires - Rebel Roof Rack
Axial "SCX10JK" Armor - Poison Spyder Front and Rear Bumpers - TJM Winch
