The Wild Boar JK6 will Blow your Off-Roading Mind [2015 Overland Expo]

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The Wild Boar JK6 is not the first attempt at a fabricated 6X6 Jeep, but it is a damn good looking one; and that’s an understatement. What’s so compelling about the fabrication is the way the Wild Boar JK6 looks (nearly) factory-built. The rear end consists of a Currie Ford 9″ with Eatons coupled with CV drive shaft, one that can telescope several inches to mitigate binding and axle disconnect.

The Wild Boar JK6 is built by Tyrant Motorworks, in Huntington Beach, CA.

Because it’s an expedition/overland type of vehicle, the Wild Boar JK6 can be fitted with an additional gas tank which can give it up to a 1,000 mile range. No kidding, that’s what their representative told us on camera.

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“Wild Boar’s JK6 goes offroad and in 6 wheel drive! Yes, true 6×6. Designed for long range, extreme traction, with it’s six wheel power and expanded load carrying capabilities. Throwing up six wheels of dirt! Yes, once again the JK6 Jeep is 6×6 (6 wheel drive) with a pass through drive shaft to the rear wheels. Order yours today or we can convert your Jeep JK four door. Once we do, you’ll have the ultimate off-road, high load, go anywhere, 6 wheel drive vehicle.

We maintain the same articulation the stock Jeep JK has but we do it will all six wheels. Here is our JK6 Jeep going through a creek bed. Our axle team makes axles that pass through do the military applications as well. The suspension and frame were designed by one of the best off-road specialist on the West Coast.” – – jk6wheel.com

The Wild Boar JK6 we saw was on display at the 2015 Overland Expo in Mormon Lake, AZ. Wild Boar builds other variants including soft-tops, Mopar V8s and can customize the vehicle to the customer’s desired specifications. Best of all, prices start at $30,000 for a conversion.

We will have an Overland Expo video featuring the Wild Boar JK6 soon. We hope to get our hands on one after we finish the Motor Mountain USA (MMUSA) run.

Here are the specifications on the “base” model 6X6:

    • 6×6 Jeep Wrangle Unlimited
    • Year: 2012
    • Weight: 5370 lbs.
    • Fuel Capacity: 65 gallons
Photo via JK6Wheeler.com
Photo via JK6Wheeler.com

 

  • Range: 1000+ mi.
  • Dimensions: 85″ Wide, 215″ Long, 79″ Tall
  • Custom 6×6 conversion, fabrication, stretched & gusseted JK frame with inter fender sheet metal rolled.
  • Seven Toyo Open Country MT’s 35×12.50 R17
  • Seven Method Race Rims 17×9 Bead lock with bronze powder coat
  • Rear Differentials: Currie Ford 9″ rear ends with Eatons coupled with CV drive shaft
  • Gears: 4:88’s
  • Front Differential: Modified Dana with RCV Axles

Check out the latest episode of Motor Mountain USA, and please come back every Monday to see more overlanding adventures from TFLcar. Motor Mountain USA is an epic road trip to reach all 50 highest drivable (publicly accessible) points across the United States.

Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism - Nathan has experienced a wide range of the automotive spectrum.  His words, good humor and videos are enjoyed worldwide.
Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism – Nathan has experienced a wide range of the automotive spectrum. His words, good humor and videos are enjoyed worldwide.