Goodbye Cherokee....

[IXNAYXJ]

American Expedition Vehicles has FINALLY announced they'll be selling the kits to build the Brute. Ever since I saw one (before I'd even driven an XJ) I've wanted one of these:

http://aev-conversions.com/Gallery/Brute_OR03.jpg

http://aev-conversions.com/Gallery/P1010015.jpg

http://aev-conversions.com/Gallery/Brute_D15.jpg

http://aev-conversions.com/Gallery/Brute_OR04.jpg

I'm still waiting for final pricing to be released, but this might be the beginning of the end for my Cherokee. :(

-----Matt-----

[XJLaredo]

So that means you'll finally get front flares?:D

[IXNAYXJ]

So that means you'll finally get front flares?:DOooo! Maybe I should get TJ flares...so I can tear them off everytime I go offroading. ;)

-----Matt-----

[87manche]

so, it's a comanche with a TJ front end?
why not just get a comanche, lift it five inches and toss 35's on it?

[IXNAYXJ]

so, it's a comanche with a TJ front end?
why not just get a comanche, lift it five inches and toss 35's on it?I'm tired of being a BFUF. :D

-----Matt-----

[mdl]

http://aev-conversions.com/Gallery/Brute_S8.jpg

http://aev-conversions.com/Gallery/P10100331.jpg


only 500 per year to be built.

[gregmondro]

gonna be expensive as shit probably.

[IXNAYXJ]

only 500 per year to be built.They're going to be marketing the kit for sale by itself to convert your own TJ. I'd probably go find the most clapped-out TJ I could find and start from there.

Hmmm, I did just buy a '05 Rubicon Unlimited this morning.... :shhh:

-----Matt-----

[XJLaredo]

Oooo! Maybe I should get TJ flares...so I can tear them off everytime I go offroading. ;)

-----Matt-----

Ok, first it has TJ flares

And second, that only happened once:D

[IXNAYXJ]

Ok, first it has TJ flares

And second, that only happened once:DTo you. To Ryan. To Eli. Etc.... ON ONE trip! :D

-----Matt-----

[ECKSJAY]

To you. To Ryan. To Eli. Etc.... ON ONE trip! :D

-----Matt-----

TJ flares are overrated. :D

[IXNAYXJ]

TJ flares are overrated. :DYeah, I'll just get some Bushwackers. :dunce:

-----Matt-----

[lost1]

meow. I'll stick with my antiquated rustbucket XJ.

[ECKSJAY]

Yeah, I'll just get some Bushwackers. :dunce:

-----Matt-----

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

[reliablestv]

Ooooo i wander if you can put that kit on a four door

[ECKSJAY]

Ooooo i wander if you can put that kit on a four door

Four door what?

[Complex]

An extended cab Brute would definitely be interesting.. but I doubt they'll be doing conversions for those just yet.

[IXNAYXJ]

Four door what?'07 LWB Wrangler I'm guessing.

-----Matt-----

[ECKSJAY]

'07 LWB Wrangler I'm guessing.

-----Matt-----

That's what I was guessing, too. That's absurd since the 07 isn't even the same platform... :D

[Ben H]

I don't blame you. That conversion is just plain ol sexy. It may be as close to the Gladiator as you can get. I likes.

[IXNAYXJ]

That's what I was guessing, too. That's absurd since the 07 isn't even the same platform... :DWell.... They are starting to build a prototype for the new Wrangler chassis:

http://www.allpar.com/images/jeep/scrambler/pickup.jpg

Note how longer and wider it is. Also the higher "Safari" roof. One of those with a 6.1 Liter Hemi would be interesting.... :D

-----Matt-----

[ECKSJAY]

Well.... They are starting to build a prototype for the new Wrangler chassis:

http://www.allpar.com/images/jeep/scrambler/pickup.jpg

Note how longer and wider it is. Also the higher "Safari" roof. One of those with a 6.1 Liter Hemi would be interesting.... :D

-----Matt-----

They're just plain stupid though. ;)

[Blkxjkrawler]

To you. To Ryan. To Eli. Etc.... ON ONE trip! :D

-----Matt-----

Wait which time are talking about here , I've lost count

Tired of Being a BFUF?
Go ahead get your Brute, then I can call you a BFSWBBOFF:spin3:
Ryan

[KarlVP]

I'll buy your XJ when you decide to go brute.

But looking at it, you could build your own for pretty cheap. Just start collecting parts and fittting/fabbing for a while. Then when you are ready for the spit and polish, take it to a hot rod shop for final assembly. I guarantee it would cost less than buying one, and it would be more unique than buying a kit.

[RichP]

That bed would make a nice trailer body and it would have the added benefit of not ticking off eagle by chopping up an MJ...

[Slacker87XJ]

One of those with a 6.1 Liter Hemi would be interesting.... :D

-----Matt-----

What the hell do you need a V-8 for?? You'll poke your eye out! :eek:

[Avanteone]

so, it's a comanche with a TJ front end?
why not just get a comanche, lift it five inches and toss 35's on it?


Because this one has a FRAME :)