The 6×6 craze is now in full swing, and it’s no longer the purview of military suppliers such as Magna Steyr. You’ve seen the work of Hennessey with its Goliath and the VelociRaptor six-wheel-drive pickups. And who can forget the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 6×6 or the even wilder Brabus and Mansory versions of the truck? Add SoFlo Jeeps to the latest list of six-wheel-drive vehicle creators. The customization outfit that specializes in modifying Toledo’s finest is located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla, and the company has made a name for itself by building up bold, brash 6×6 conversions of various Jeeps—including the SF6x6G you see here.
The “G” stands for Gladiator, and that’s what went under the knife to create this behemoth. SoFlo cuts and lengthens the frame to accommodate the conversion, and the bed and hood are modified using proprietary molds.
The SF6x6G features two driven axles for true 6×6 functionality. The middle axle sports a 9.0-inch differential fitted with a Detroit True Track Locker for extra traction. A 5.0-inch lift provides 14 inches of travel at each axle. SoFlo will drop General Motors’ LS3 V-8 in if you want, too, albeit at a sobering $30,000 upcharge. Otherwise, the stock Pentastar V-6 motivates this beast.
At the front, SoFlo fits a “grumpier” (a single-piece grille/bumper combination with a provision for a winch) and gives the 6×6 the “angry eyes” look that’s so popular among the Wrangler set these days. This isn’t a truck for introverts, so its over-the-top aesthetic is fine. In a nod to practicality, the outside is painted in a bedliner-like coating that SoFlo calls a scratch-resistant three-part epoxy for easy cleaning.
