Mopar launches Jeep Performance Parts with Wrangler Sand Trooper

[Jimmyb]

There's no doubt that the Jeep Wrangler is a shining beacon of aftermarket success here at the 2012 SEMA Show. If there's any one vehicle that can stake a claim to challenging the Scion FR-S and Ford Mustang in the sheer-number-of-vehicles contest, it's Jeep's iconic off-roader.

So it comes as little surprise that Mopar is interested in picking up a bit more of that market with its own factory-approved line of performance parts. In an effort to showcase what it offers in its catalog – "a portfolio of high-end, hard-core Jeep parts including axles, lift kits, bumpers, winches, skid plates and suspension components," says the company – Jeep has unveiled the Wrangler Sand Trooper that you see above.

Included in the upgrade list is a 5.7-liter Hemi engine conversion, portal axles, eight-lug beadlock wheels and a full underbody skidplate. Body bits consisting of half doors, a vented hood, flat fenders, a massive front bumper fitted with a Warn winch and a suite of LED lighting bits and a smattering of black trim round out the look.

[Bozza]

Freaking love the colour design on this thing! I wonder if/when will we be seeing any of the Mopar gear here in Aus. They probably wont stock any of it here

[Jimmyb]

Potentially so, but I wouldnt want to see the price point.

[SeaComms]

I like the idea of the factory approved lifts. Guess that means that the ESP system is ok with a lift. Hope QLD transport is reading this!

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[yetiboy01]

Originally Posted by SeaComms

I like the idea of the factory approved lifts. Guess that means that the ESP system is ok with a lift. Hope QLD transport is reading this!

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Sorry to put a downer on this but in the US Mopar catalogue it states the lift kits are for off road use only, I wouldn't expect it would be any different over here


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[Zander]

Originally Posted by yetiboy01

Sorry to put a downer on this but in the US Mopar catalogue it states the lift kits are for off road use only, I wouldn't expect it would be any different over here


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I swear those guys must be retarded, are they expecting us to carry the lift kit around in the boot and then fit it once we go offroad? Better yet why don't we buy a Grand Cherokee with a trailer and just tow the Wrangler to the trails?

There should be the facility to recalibrate the various electronic stability programs built into the cars computer, these guys are just plain not doing their jobs and letting the end user carry all the risk.

[geno3679]

portal axles instant lift, bet you qld transport would not even have writing on that, love em