I see clearly that you are ignoring the word "planned" and focusing on "spy shots."
The Motor Trend writer is being a bit cheeky but saying the same thing you did. The Ford folks were out there with full expectation that they were going to be videoed and photographed and it will be posted all...
Yeah. Solid axle is still ideal for crawling but ultra4 is really showing what 4x4 IFS can do. So much so, that we’re starting to see more 4wd trophy trucks.
Really, you can’t even put a 37” a jeep d44 (properly) without trussing the housing and swapping out for chromo shafts.
That’s why I feel...
I'm going out on a limb and saying that the nickle an diming won't be done by ford upfront. (Maybe the dealers)
Allegedly, ford has so many accessories that will be available that they'll make a good chunk there. I may be way off on that one.
BUT I truly believe the make-it break-it will be in...
We all know the media wouldn’t augment the truth to grab headlines.
That’s my point. Ford knows these vehicle can handle this stuff so they let them loose as part of marketing campaign. Of course they brought a Jeep along.
But spy shots? Come on. They’re on full display.
Do we have any confirmation that any of this (Rubicon/Moab) is a demonstration or is this just the most analyzed/critiqued wheeling trip ever?
I do understand that this is Ford’s marketing at work and it’s a grassroots marketing campaign/ photo op.
My point being, this appears to be a few guys...
This! ^
Put the same tires on all vehicles, have the same driver in all vehicles, make sure it's 100% rock (no sand, water, mud to change the conditions.) Make sure it's the exact same line. Make sure they have the same cargo/ fuel level.
Let the driver do the obstacle 3 times (minimum) in...
Seeing them wheel these things is fun and everyone keeps dissecting these videos to try to gather little nuggets because it's fun. But don't get carried away with it.
There is no competitive edge displayed and there was zero articulation needed on this obstacle.
I'm guessing they brought the...
Could have been innocent for the reason you stated but 80%+ rockcrawling pictuers have the trees growing sideways and the clouds going the wrong way.
funny things, although it’s trick photography, it actually represents the angle more accurately.
I’d love to see them here but I’m not sure Katemcy or Wolf Caves would make them look very good. Tons of traction but tight and technical. I mean there’s mild trails there but when you’re on those you’re not really wheeling these places.
Would be crazy to take a vehicle like these there...