A Cherokee old man stepped in to save the day.
It’s easy to see why we have been sharing more off-road content with the Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco revivals. We’re going to be discussing two other vehicles that excel off the beaten track – the Ford F-150, and the Jeep Wrangler. We are specifically dealing with an original Raptor as well as a previous-gen Unlimited rubicon.
The driver of the OG Raptor ventured out into the sand near Bloomington, Utah but became stuck playing in the deep sand. His buddy, who was a Wrangler driver, called him to help but he got stuck in the same spot. Matt’s Off Road Recovery arrived with a lifted 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ to rescue both vehicles.
This shows that even the most skilled off-roaders have limitations. Especially if you don’t remove some air from the tires as you should when off-roading. A little preparation is important, even if you don’t have a Unimog or a similar hardcore. It is not a good idea to run over the rope, especially in the case Jeep. However, the rope did not snap.
The Cherokee is a completely different vehicle. The XJ’s rescue vehicle role has been enhanced by the addition of functional Corvair louvers to the hood and the Jeep Wagoneer front axle. The XJ has a roof-mounted lightbar for rescue missions at night, and the 35-inch M/T tires give it a great off-road capability.
Matt’s Off Road Recovery filmed a walkaround of his Jeep a year ago. It showed all the modifications he made to his SUV, which has logged 200,000 miles. We see the custom fenders and rear axle, which were sourced from an old 1960s Chevy ambulance wagon.