Jeep Hercules

[Dennis]

https://autoweek.com/article/rumormi...adiator-pickup

IS JEEP BUILDING A RAPTOR-FIGHTING GLADIATOR PICKUP?
Jeep Gladiator Forum says testing of 'Hercules' has begun
JANUARY 8, 2019

Jeep fans refuse to be satisfied. First, they wanted a new, modern Wrangler, and they got it. Then they wanted a diesel engine, and they got that. After that, the Gladiator pickup came down the pike, and Jeep fans rejoiced. But with head of design Mark Allen alluding to high-speed, sand-dune-ready, Raptor-fighter at the LA Auto Show last year, now the Jeepsters are craving that.

Thankfully, according to The Jeep Gladiator Forums, Jeep is working on “Hercules,” a juiced-up, jacked-up desert racing Jeep. It’s currently “being evaluated for market viability,” so there are just a few prototypes testing, says JGF.

The forum rendered the prototype you see above with Mopar beadlock wheels, larger tires, a front skid plate, Mopar black grille, lift kit, steel front bumpers, rock rails, a ram air hood and larger fender vents.

Comments are generally positive. There’s a lot of talk about engine possibilities, which include a more boosted 2.0-liter turbo, an upgraded Pentastar V6 and possibly a Hemi V8.

As enthusiasts, this is definitely something we can get behind. Currently, there are no real competitors to the Ford Raptor. Ram comes close with the Rebel, Chevy comes close with the Trail Boss and/or the Colorado ZR2 Bison, but we need something with some real suspension travel. Like more than 10 inches (the Raptor has 13).

Regardless, they're just in an early prototype testing phase, so let’s not get too excited. But what a shootout this could be.



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[6DoF]

[xj_man_646]

Well, considering all the info is from a forum...I'm not sure how believable it really is. Haven't people been spewing Ford Bronco renderings forever, and we still have no idea what it will actually turn out to look like?

[xj_man_646]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

https://www.millerrockracing.com/images/F1279.jpg
https://www.millerrockracing.com/images/F1278.jpg

Ok. I'm going to buy one of those.

edit: Not yet...out of 2XL

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Ok. I'm going to buy one of those.

edit: Not yet...out of 2XL

Going to diet or wait for them to restock? J/K

[xj_man_646]

Originally Posted by Dennis

Going to diet or wait for them to restock? J/K

I'll wait. LOL. It would take a lot of time and effort for me to get down to an XL size.

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Well, considering all the info is from a forum...I'm not sure how believable it really is. Haven't people been spewing Ford Bronco renderings forever, and we still have no idea what it will actually turn out to look like?

Well we got these shots from Ford. The shadow will be the full size Bronco(details TBA), the others are the standard Bronco. Apparently Ford is doing two versions like the Range Rover/Range Rover Sport.

[myjeepsbigger]

Is the top on that "Bronco" removable?

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by myjeepsbigger

Is the top on that "Bronco" removable?

from everything i've seen ... no

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Ok. I'm going to buy one of those.

edit: Not yet...out of 2XL

dude, tell your boss in casual conversation that your friends are going to KOH ... he should know what that is working for that company ... and come get Erik to sign your shirt!

[xj_man_646]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

dude, tell your boss in casual conversation that your friends are going to KOH ... he should know what that is working for that company ... and come get Erik to sign your shirt!

I'll make it out there some day. Likely not in the cards this year though.

I did learn that Polaris owns 4WP and Poison Spyder by way of Trans-American Auto Parts, so there's that

[myjeepsbigger]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

I'll make it out there some day. Likely not in the cards this year though.

I did learn that Polaris owns 4WP and Poison Spyder by way of Trans-American Auto Parts, so there's that

Interesting. Employee discount?

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

I'll make it out there some day. Likely not in the cards this year though.

I did learn that Polaris owns 4WP and Poison Spyder by way of Trans-American Auto Parts, so there's that

they just opened a new 4WP right by my office! hows that employee discount look

[xj_man_646]

Originally Posted by myjeepsbigger

Interesting. Employee discount?

Originally Posted by 6DoF

they just opened a new 4WP right by my office! hows that employee discount look

2 mins apart

You could say that...

I haven't confirmed the exact discount but apparently it is substantial.

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

2 mins apart

You could say that...

I haven't confirmed the exact discount but apparently it is substantial.

damn ... if only i actually used over-the-counter parts!

[nblehm]

Cool concept if mopar didn't have anything to do with it. Both half assed attempts ram has made at a raptor competitor aren't even close. Long travel sfa would be though