Bring On The Brute!

Steamo · 10-01-2005, 03:24 AM

I noticed that the Brute from American Expedition Vehicles has been mentioned many times in the forum, but I didn't see a thread devoted to them. So, what have you guys heard about it? Has anyone heard a price? I read on the AEV site that Jeep almost put this vehicle into production. I'm guessing that that means this is a proven and fairly reliable setup. Has anyone here actually gotten this conversion?

Here's a few pictures if anyone is curious of what the Brute is........

under_psi · 10-01-2005, 08:38 AM

there are lots of threads discussing this. to most it is nice, but hugely overpriced. especially if you go with the hemi conversion....+$50K

Steamo · 10-01-2005, 09:24 PM

what if you don't get the HEMI conversion, cause honestly I love my little I6?

jaburk · 10-01-2005, 09:42 PM

You feeling lucky? Take a look at these web sites:

http://www.57fire.com/id8.htm

http://www.missoulaskatepark.org/jeep/

lib · 10-01-2005, 10:00 PM

It seems like very few people if any have bought them. Most people are not willing to consider a conversion vehicle that expensive even though AEV does top notch work. They are probably not very overpriced because the labor must be very time consuming. But it is still pricey.

odanny · 10-02-2005, 12:51 AM

I like it, I see they are raffling this one off on Oct. 9th.

TQ_xvi · 10-02-2005, 12:59 AM

Road Armor has the Summit, which is their attempt at the TJ Pick up. The kits are available for under 10K

www.roadarmor.com

odanny · 10-02-2005, 01:01 AM

Is that a Road Armor bumper? That thing looks like a spaceship on Mars.

Oman Jeep · 10-02-2005, 10:16 AM

Yes it is

Looks better in black IMO...

ixl4 · 10-02-2005, 10:23 AM

Are those BOOBIES??? O.o

Nice

Steamo · 04-16-2007, 12:59 PM

The Brute Conversion from AEV is now $8,995...pretty respectable I'd say!

angryjohnny · 04-16-2007, 01:10 PM

Quadratrec has the conversion kit for about 8 grand was looking in to doing it but i just dont have the money wish i did
Angryjohnny

frumpy · 04-16-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steamo

The Brute Conversion from AEV is now $8,995...pretty respectable I'd say!

Do you work for brute or something?

The kit is nice but way overpriced even at 8k

Give someone that knows what they are doing 8k and watch what they can do to a TJ. If your that hell bent on a truck get an LJ and halftop and you still have 6-7k left over

Steamo · 04-16-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frumpy

Do you work for brute or something?

The kit is nice but way overpriced even at 8k

Give someone that knows what they are doing 8k and watch what they can do to a TJ. If your that hell bent on a truck get an LJ and halftop and you still have 6-7k left over

NO I do not work for AEV, but I am a big fan of their company (as are most Jeep fanatics). I really like their kit and thought I might share it with the community...no need to get all pissy about it! These guys know what they are doing by the way...

frumpy · 04-16-2007, 02:16 PM

If all jeep "fanatics" are fans of them wouldnt the jeep community already know?

It doesnt seem like you know waht you are talking about. While the Brute looks cool its really expensive. Also, if your going for a pure wheeling rig its not the best way to go either.

Just seems like your talking up a storm about it posting pics and links and dont know a ton about it.

If you like it, great, go do it.

Not getting pissy, just giving you what you asked for, an opinion

10-01-2005, 09:42 PM	#4
jaburk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 634 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	You feeling lucky? Take a look at these web sites: http://www.57fire.com/id8.htm http://www.missoulaskatepark.org/jeep/ __________________ 1998 XJ, RE 3.5" Lift

10-02-2005, 10:16 AM	#9
Oman Jeep Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,794 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yes it is Looks better in black IMO... __________________ 2001 TJ Sport AEV Highline Fender Conversion 35 x 12.50 R15 STTs on 3" lift, 4.56 & Ected Rear ARB Tire Carrier & Road Armor Front Bumper HID Headlights & AMP Research Retractable Side Steps CLICK for more info....

04-16-2007, 02:16 PM	#15
frumpy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pembroke ON, Ontario Posts: 1,978 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	If all jeep "fanatics" are fans of them wouldnt the jeep community already know? It doesnt seem like you know waht you are talking about. While the Brute looks cool its really expensive. Also, if your going for a pure wheeling rig its not the best way to go either. Just seems like your talking up a storm about it posting pics and links and dont know a ton about it. If you like it, great, go do it. Not getting pissy, just giving you what you asked for, an opinion __________________ 2002 Dodge Dakota quad cab V8 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

10-01-2005, 09:24 PM	#3
Steamo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 31 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	what if you don't get the HEMI conversion, cause honestly I love my little I6?

10-01-2005, 10:00 PM	#5
lib Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 120 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	It seems like very few people if any have bought them. Most people are not willing to consider a conversion vehicle that expensive even though AEV does top notch work. They are probably not very overpriced because the labor must be very time consuming. But it is still pricey.

10-02-2005, 12:51 AM	#6
odanny Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peoria, IL. Posts: 319 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I like it, I see they are raffling this one off on Oct. 9th.

10-02-2005, 12:59 AM	#7
TQ_xvi Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York & Los Angeles Posts: 1,013 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Road Armor has the Summit, which is their attempt at the TJ Pick up. The kits are available for under 10K www.roadarmor.com

10-02-2005, 01:01 AM	#8
odanny Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peoria, IL. Posts: 319 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Is that a Road Armor bumper? That thing looks like a spaceship on Mars.

10-02-2005, 10:23 AM	#10
ixl4 Web Wheeler Join Date: May 2003 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,062 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Are those BOOBIES??? O.o Nice

04-16-2007, 12:59 PM	#11
Steamo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 31 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The Brute Conversion from AEV is now $8,995...pretty respectable I'd say!