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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:10 pm
by TJ
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 391185.htm
Just saw this on TradeMe. $130k is a bit rich (too rich without a V8 / Supercharger included for free). Interesting bit though, it has 3.5" lift and 35" tyres. Given that its the dealer selling it, it must have been safety complied with for registration (and legally).
So, does that mean a standard Wrangler using the same AEV suspension can be easily certified as well? This Brute sets the precedent for the suspension work done, which I believe is bolt on and not cut/weld anywhere.
This is the installation pdf for this suspension:
http://www.aev-conversions.com/isheets/ ... 101210.pdf
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:30 am
by LR90NZ
Seems a reasonably comprehensive kit and shouldn't have a problem getting certified.
Only issue I would have (not sure how a certifier would view it) is the bending of the brake lines to give extra length. My preference would be to go for longer braided stainless steel hoses.
Available ex USA or can be made locally.
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:09 am
by wjw
Why not take the instructions to your local certifier and ask, best to be sure...
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:52 am
by TJ
Personally, I'm a not looking for a lift that high or tyres that big.
Mine being a short wheelbase, going from factory 32s to 33s with a 50-60mm suspension lift is more than adequate.
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:27 pm
by Checkerhead
Saw this thing on my way to uni this morning. Didn't realise it was in Christchurch. Looked far better on the drive by than in the trademe add.
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:30 pm
by Mehrts
Saw one of these around Palmy the other day.
Saw the front, thought "oh yea, another Jeep". Then as it went past, I saw the rear and thought "what the hell, that's different!" Was a nice surprise.
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:17 pm
by Lchundy
Will be one of these that were at ports of auckland
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=44953
For the money they want for that you could kit out a new 4 door 70 series cruiser v8 diesel
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:33 pm
by TJ
Lchundy wrote:Will be one of these that were at ports of auckland
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=44953
For the money they want for that you could kit out a new 4 door 70 series cruiser v8 diesel
70 series would still only be an FJ = Fake Jeep.....
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:53 pm
by Lchundy
Fake asain knock off built 99% of the time is lesser quality
The 1% that isn't are landcruisers haha
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Brute Ute 3.6 2016
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:14 pm
by zukmeista
TJ wrote:Lchundy wrote:Will be one of these that were at ports of auckland
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=44953
For the money they want for that you could kit out a new 4 door 70 series cruiser v8 diesel
70 series would still only be an FJ = Fake Jeep.....
Turbo V8 diesel or thirsty asthmatic petrol V6... I know what I'd rather have!
