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Enjoy live photos of the Jeep Sandstorm concept, a JL Wrangler based Baja runner built for high-speed desert blitzing.

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Inspired by Baja desert racers, the Jeep Sandstorm concept is all about blitzing long, sandy straightaways while still being capable of handling the daily driving duties. To accomplish this, the Sandstorm features off-road hardware that will handle both with ease, including an extreme-duty suspension system and a powertrain with excess power on tap.

To fit the Baja look, the exterior features custom styling cues including a vented carbon fiber hood, vented high clearance front and rear fender flares and a cage that includes a rear mounted lay down style spare tire carrier. The exterior handles and swing gate have been removed while the rear doors have been chopped for a cleaner look.

Other custom Baja-inspired touches include high clearance front and rear tube bumpers, modified rock rails, an integrated on-board air compressor, race-style fuel filler, KC Carbon series front auxiliary lights and a chase light.

The front axle has been moved forward four inches and utilizes a heavy-duty longarm four-link suspension and track bar. The rear axle has been moved back two inches and utilizes a triangulated trailing arm four-link suspension. The longer wheelbase allows for increased high-speed stability. Custom coilovers and bypass shocks allow the front wheels to travel 14 inches while the rear wheels can travel up to 18 inches.

For even more capability, the Jeep Sandstorm concept includes heavy-duty front and rear Dynatrac 60 axles with a 5.68 gear ratio, 17-inch beadlock wheels and 39.5-inch BF Goodrich Krawler tires.

The Baja race truck theme continues throughout the interior, which features a custom cage that integrates the chassis, leather-trimmed front seats and unique low-back racing bucket seats in the rear. A racing-inspired cluster and 7-inch off-road GPS unit handle navigation while independent rocker switches control on-board electronics, air compressor and axle lockers. The Sandstorm concept sheds all plastic trim and carpet in favor of a bedlined floor.

The Jeep Sandstorm is powered by a 6.4-liter V-8 engine from the Mopar performance catalog and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
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The front and rear fenders are a MUST! Praying that they make them for the JT! love the Gas door as well so clean!
 

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Not typically a fan of tube style bumpers. In this case, I like both front and rear. Wouldnt mind putting them on mine if the front had a winch mount
 

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Awesome!
 

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I want the bumpers. I am almost willing to buy a used front metal stubby and try to fabricate the rest. Because I like those bumpers. Did I mention how much I like those bumpers?
 

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I want the bumpers. I am almost willing to buy a used front metal stubby and try to fabricate the rest. Because I like those bumpers. Did I mention how much I like those bumpers?
Also a huge fan of these bumpers - any luck fabricating something similar?
Pretty much the only bumper I've really liked!
 

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No such luck/time.
 

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I'd kick a fat kid in KMart for a set of those fenders.
Same, I am surprised there are no options even similar. They made a copy of the hood but no fenders. I want to make my build a blend of the sandstorm and chief edition style/colors.
 

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who did the copy of the hood?


Same, I am surprised there are no options even similar. They made a copy of the hood but no fenders. I want to make my build a blend of the sandstorm and chief edition style/colors.
 

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Given Stellantis's recent pricing gouging model, it's not hard to imagine that this concept would cost well over $100K. While I really hope this Jeep eventually makes it to market, I'm afraid it will be unattainable for most buyers.
 

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That thing would be so much fun!

What do you think happens to concepts? Do they go into storage you think or local plant museum like thing?

Like they built that US Military tribute a few years back.
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