YJ Brute conversion?

JeepIdolator · 05-21-2007, 10:17 AM

I know American Expedition Vehicles has the TJ conversion kit but wondered if anyone has tried something similar on a YJ?

http://www.aev-conversions.com/products/brute/

I'm not clear on all of the differences between body and frame between TJ and YJ, but I kind of like the idea of CJ-8 type vehicle with a larger cargo area. Just food for thought!

dukegnarley · 05-21-2007, 02:23 PM

it would probably be cheaper to get a scrambler tub from www.jpoffroad.com then stretch your chassis. OR you could get the J-tub and add a flat bed.

Macabre · 05-21-2007, 02:58 PM

Saw this on another forum. Whoever built it made some strange choices.. Squared soft upper doors, mismatched flares, massive body lift, etc. But, it's still interesting to check out. The person who posted the pictures said the seller wanted 32K.

JeepIdolator · 05-21-2007, 05:04 PM

I agree with the parts selection and what appears to be the diamond plate "inlay" in the middle of the bed panels. With as much time, effort and money that went into that, they could have at least matched the flares.

goatboy · 05-21-2007, 10:56 PM

Don't hurt to want...

HunterE · 08-05-2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepIdolator

I know American Expedition Vehicles has the TJ conversion kit but wondered if anyone has tried something similar on a YJ?

http://www.aev-conversions.com/products/brute/

I'm not clear on all of the differences between body and frame between TJ and YJ, but I kind of like the idea of CJ-8 type vehicle with a larger cargo area. Just food for thought!

I built one an have a picture but don't kno how to download it via iphone

shinigami · 08-05-2011, 07:46 PM

looks like the one i saw in the azusa CA 4 wheel parts store, if it is it has a 30 gallon aluminum tank, cj dash, FI corvette motor and a bunch of other goodies. still not worth the price

Skydmark1 · 08-05-2011, 07:49 PM

I love the brute conversions.....I can dream! Unless I win the Lottery it ain't gonna happen though....haha

**Tom95YJ** · 08-05-2011, 08:01 PM

if it was me I'd piss off the CJ world and put a YJ front clip on a CJ8

Skydmark1 · 08-05-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ

if it was me I'd piss off the CJ world and put a YJ front clip on a CJ8

I LOVE IT!!! The exact opposite of what many people have already done by putting CJ front clips on YJ's

wendell · 08-06-2011, 12:59 AM

Jeep is building a jeep p/u next year from the current wrangler. Save your pennies and buy one.

05-21-2007, 05:04 PM	#4
JeepIdolator Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Outside of Boston Posts: 66 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I agree with the parts selection and what appears to be the diamond plate "inlay" in the middle of the bed panels. With as much time, effort and money that went into that, they could have at least matched the flares.