What is a Super Jeep ?
A Super Jeep/Truck is originally a standard truck/SUV or van but modified to handle Icelandic extremes. They are equipped with 38 inch or 44 inch tires, GPS, VHF radios and all other necessary equipment for fun and safe day tours in Iceland´s rugged and beautiful nature. To fit the 38 inch to 44 inch tiers the chassis and body are suspended to allow pieces to be cut away and the fenders removed. New large fenders are then fitted and the differential lowered so the vehicle drives as it would with standard tiers. Next an air-locker for the front and rear axles is fixed into place. In most of the trucks an extra gear box (cowling gear) is incorporated for the very slow driving needed for crossing deep snow.
The body modification is completed with the addition of an extra fuel tank, extra steering jack, new suspension system springs, an air compressor for refilling tiers and a compressor for the air-locker. With the final addition of a winch, extra lights, a roof box, a customized jack, GPS and VHF radio our vehicles are fully-equipped. When driving on snow the purpose of the large tiers becomes clear. When deflated to 2-3 lbs, for example, the tiers flatten out creating a broad surface area which enables the vehicle to drive safely over the snow crust