15 Crazy Jeeps From SEMA 2018

SEMA is the world’s largest car show. Though it showcases every type of vehicle you can think of, the Jeep has reigned supreme for the past nine-plus years.

For the ninth consecutive year, SEMA named the Jeep Wrangler its 4×4/SUV of the Year. This isn’t at all surprising, as Jeep can’t make Wranglers fast enough and the aftermarket grows every year. And as a testament to that, we saw 289 Jeeps at this year’s show alone!

The SEMA show is all about aftermarket accessories for your vehicle. And that market focuses primarily on popular vehicles, especially those people grow most passionate about. Jeep culture is second to none in terms of loyalty and fans who want to personalize and customize their vehicles.

SEMA 2018 Jeeps

I went down the rabbit hole of the Jeep world at this year’s show, photographing every Jeep there. When I did this in 2015, I spotted 210 Jeeps. In 2016, I saw 211 Jeeps. This year, I counted a whopping 289 different Jeeps scattered across the massive trade show!

And because of the release of the new JL, Wranglers — JK and JL — constituted a vast majority of Jeeps at the show. But there were a few other older and more modern Jeep models scattered about.

Let’s have a look at the top 15 crazy Jeep builds I spotted at SEMA 2018. Which would you want on your next adventure?

Cliffride Jeep JL FE4

The Cliffride Jeep JL FE4 camper setup was quite slick! The inside wasn’t complete for SEMA, but the brand is close to sourcing all the proper outfitting. This super-capable overland adventuremobile turned a lot of heads at the show.

Mega X2 Jeep JL

Mega X2’s six-door Jeep JL was properly done in all respects. The fit and finish of the conversion looked like it had just rolled off the Jeep assembly line. With some choice modifications, like a BDS long-travel suspension lift kit, this Jeep is still extremely capable off road.