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09-24-09, 09:14 AM
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Unwise One
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I'd like to introduce "Brutus" ...
Done deal. 
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09-24-09, 09:17 AM
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Unwise One
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Brutus in Moab action.
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09-24-09, 09:18 AM
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Unwise One
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Coupla more.
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09-24-09, 10:12 AM
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Sweet! Did you opt for the 5.7 Hemi upgrade?
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09-24-09, 10:23 AM
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It's a TJ45
Nice!
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09-24-09, 11:55 AM
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Nice choice!
Jacque
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09-24-09, 12:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KOWBOY
Done deal.
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Congratulations on the new ride Sir!
So this here Jxxp is going to help you to be a better driver... Right? He! he!
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09-24-09, 12:37 PM
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NO....that's not it either. I think is going to be...what, we're not still playing? 
How long till it got a Hemi and delivered to ya?
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09-24-09, 01:51 PM
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I think it already gots a Hemi, I saw that thing for sale on the AEV boards for like a year.
Very nice acquisition!
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09-24-09, 01:53 PM
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Do you have to turn in your TLCA membership card now?  
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09-24-09, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Aggie
I think it already gots a Hemi, I saw that thing for sale on the AEV boards for like a year.
Very nice acquisition!
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Nope - but I believe a swap for a hemi was part of the "deal".
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09-24-09, 03:27 PM
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Uh oh!
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09-24-09, 05:35 PM
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HELL YA! Glad to have ya as a fellow JEEPER still. I'm just curious on how it will drive down the road with the full hydro steering. Very nice rig. I'm truly jealous. OH. what are the specs of it.
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09-24-09, 05:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bigcountry
HELL YA! Glad to have ya as a fellow JEEPER still. I'm just curious on how it will drive down the road with the full hydro steering. Very nice rig. I'm truly jealous. OH. what are the specs of it.
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We all hope you and Kowboy will be very happy together Bigcountry. One question though, how ya gonna weld them Jeeper frames back together when thay split in half? 
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09-24-09, 06:09 PM
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Very cool. I'll be interested in seeing the bed build. Where the dogs gonna ride?
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09-24-09, 07:03 PM
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We all hope you and Kowboy will be very happy together Bigcountry. One question though, how ya gonna weld them Jeeper frames back together when thay split in half? |
That was the CJ frame only, the TJ frames are awesome. It'll survive great.
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09-24-09, 09:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bigcountry
That was the CJ frame only, the TJ frames are awesome. It'll survive great.
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Yep, the TJ frames are much better. Just bustin your chops a 'lil. See ya in two weeks!
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09-25-09, 05:43 AM
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Fawkin Burnt Orange. What kind of Aggie are you?
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09-25-09, 07:10 AM
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Sorry for the delay in postin' ... was on a plane till late last nigh tryin' to get home. 
Here's the specs as listed on the AEV forum:
1997 JEEP WRANGLER BRUTE CONVERSION. FEATURED ON COVER OF OCT ‘08 EDITION OF JP MAGAZINE.
AEV BRUTE CONVERSION WITH HI-LINE FENDERS AND HEAT REDUCTION HOOD
Z06 BURNT ORANGE PAINT
6CYL 4.6L STROKER ENGINE
TRANSMISSION: ‘05 RUBICON NSG370 6 SPEED
CHARCOAL INTERIOR WITH SEATS FROM A 2005 RUBICON
’05 RUBICON 4 TO 1 TRANSFER CASE
CUSTOM DRIVESHAFTS WITH 1350 U-JOINTS
SUSPENSION: FRONT COILOVER AND LINKED WITH FOX 2.5 SHOCKS
REAR BILSTEIN 5100 6 IN LIFT SHOCKS
TERAFLEX LONG ARM LIFT KIT
DAYSTAR 1 IN BODY LIFT
AXLES:HIGH PINION DANA 60 Balljoint (FRONT) WITH SOLID CHEVY OUTERS AND WARN 35 SPLINE LOCKOUTS TERAFLEX CRD60 (REAR) WITH MOSER SHAFTS WITH SOLID 1 TON FULL FLOATER AND DISC BRAKES
SUPERIOR 5.13 GEARS FRONT AND REAR
ARB AIR LOCKERS FRONT AND REAR WITH HEAVY DUTY AIR LINES
WHEELS: 17X9 WALKER EVENS POLISHED BEAD LOCKS
TIRES: 39.5X16.5R17 LT PITBULL ROCKER
PSC FULL HYDRO STEERING
BANKS HEADER
FLOWMASTER MUFFLER
CURRIE ENTERPRISES FRONT STUBBY BUMPER, AEV TUBULAR REAR BUMPER
FRONT WARN 9000i WINCH AND M8000 REAR WINCH
OPTIMA BATTERY
FULL DOORS WITH ’06 MIRRORS AND HALF DOORS WITH SOFT UPPERS
WINCH LINE SYNTHETIC ROPE
CURRIE ANTI-ROCK SWAY BAR
OVER 70,000.00 INVESTED IN THIS VEHICLE. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON MOTOR
ALMOST EVERYTHING IS NEW…ALL SUSPENSION, TIRES, WHEELS,RADIATOR,HOSES,BRAKES,FUEL LINES,BRAKE LINES,CAP,ROTOR,PLUGS,WIRES,ALL FLUIDS,WINDSHIELD,WIPERS AND ARMS,HUBS,FLYWHEEL/CLUTCH,ALTERNATOR,VALVE COVER GASKET,MOTOR MOUNTS,TRANS MOUNT, BLOWER MOTOR,ALL LIGHTS,DOOR HANDLES,REAR AXLE HOUSING ETC…ETC…ETC… All work was done professionally by Unlimited Off-road Centers of Fenton, Mi. 48430
The items listed in red no longer apply. 
Y'all know damn-well I can't leave well-enough alone ... so them Fellas in Michigan that own 'er are rollin' 'er outta the showroom and back into the shop.
Puttin' in a 5.7 hemi and the automatic tranny that they use in the 3/4 ton Dodge trucks.
Replacin' the full-hydro steerin' with hydro-assist high steer.
Replacin' the stock fender flares with GenRight 6" tube fenders to help cover the meats.
Addin' factory AC and cruise control ... and addin' a parkin' brake.
Shootin' for 'round the end of October to go fetch 'er ... in time to wheel 'er at Clayton! 
Only time she's been outta their showroom is for local parades and two trips to Moab. Ran Pritchet Canyon and Moab Rim for the magazine photographers one year and she just set in the Mopar Display in downtown Moab the other year.
Needs a cage in the cab ... and all the campin' shit in the bed. 
Last edited by KOWBOY; 09-25-09 at 07:19 AM.
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09-25-09, 07:50 AM
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That is cool Kowboy. I think that is an great platform for what you want. I know you will get a bucket load of sh#($&T from the cruiserheads, but hey, Hemi, 60s and a Atlas (It does have one, correct?) it is pretty much like a whole bunch of 40's out there, without the rust 
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09-25-09, 08:11 AM
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Unwise One
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It's got the 4 -1 Rubicon transfer case in it right now.
I did some askin' 'round 'bout the strength behind a hemi and talked to several Folks runnin' it behind the bigger 6.1 hemi in JK's without any problems. Therefore I'm gonna run it 'till it blows ... then put in an Atlas.
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09-25-09, 09:33 AM
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Sick. I dig it.
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09-25-09, 10:56 AM
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Awesome. It will be a great setup.
Is OD green in the future since it is almost Texas orange or a White Trash auto wrap?
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09-25-09, 07:49 PM
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2 enthusiastic thumbs up.
Only thing I would change in the plan is I would replace the Bias tires with 42" BFG KM2's
Can't wait to see it.
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09-25-09, 08:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KOWBOY
It's got the 4 -1 Rubicon transfer case in it right now.
I did some askin' 'round 'bout the strength behind a hemi and talked to several Folks runnin' it behind the bigger 6.1 hemi in JK's without any problems. Therefore I'm gonna run it 'till it blows ... then put in an Atlas.
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Just read about a tranny tail replacement from Advanced Adapters. Rubicrawler thats the name of it. it fits on back of tranny and in front of tcase. has a 1.1 and 2.72 gear set in it. put in front of that Rubicon NP241 OR Rocktrack tcase that i belive you have and you will have options of 1.1, 2.72, 4.0, 10.88. Thats pretty sweet right there! toyota, dodge, chevy fan or whatever you gotta love those options!
As a 4x4 fan i can't wait to see it in action!
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09-26-09, 05:18 AM
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Okay... why does Blutto have grab handles on the OUTSIDE?
;-)
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09-26-09, 06:35 AM
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Quote:
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Is OD green in the future ...
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I've always liked the 'vette color since I first saw it. I suppose once the paint job is trashed I'll go OD green.
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...I would replace the Bias tires with 42" BFG KM2's
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The Pit Bulls that are on there are brand new so they'll stay. But once they're worn out, I'll look into all options. Definitely would prefer a 14.50 rather than the 16.50.
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Okay... why does Blutto have grab handles on the OUTSIDE?
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To help pull it back up when I flop it.
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09-26-09, 07:51 AM
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... I know you will get a bucket load of sh#($&T from the cruiserheads... |
can solve that buy sticking a 40 grill on 'er.
these "toyota" buggies pretty much have all chevy components wth a grill and maybe hood to call it a yota. not knockin 'em just sayin..
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09-26-09, 07:49 PM
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I resemble that remark. Cept I'll even have a body on mine!
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09-28-09, 08:37 AM
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Nice ride Kowpoke.
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