I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
Despite having 'soccer mom' highway tires (Goodyear Eagle LS), the jeep was unstoppable. The H.O. 4.7 V8, Quadra Drive transfer case, and progressive locking axles are a great combination. We encountered lots of melting snow and huge mudholes on top of the mountain. No problem for this jeep!
The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.
After dinner, Gavin's father asked me to read him a book at bedtime. Tossed aside the kiddy books and pulled out Foster's "The Story of Jeep". Looks the future of jeeping is secure, with another fanatic joining our ranks.