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    Default Production AEV Brute

    Word is that the AEV Brute is going to be a "production" vehicle - not a Jeep, but an AEV based on the TJ tooling. I'm not clear on what differs from the previous "Brute" conversion, but if this new setup can drive down costs and increase availability, then its a good plan. I'm excited to see where it goes.


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    It seem to me that Jeep takes in many of AEV's ideas and runs with them. AEV was the first company to provide a long wheel base Jeep, I think it was 109 or 110, and then 4 years later Jeep comes out with the Unlimited. The brute has been around for what... 4-5 years now, and Jeep is going to produce them too? Hmmmm. I hope AEV is making bank off of selling their conversions idea's to Jeep.
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    Oh yeah, that rear bumper with the built in sliders is way cool
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    What is with that new roof?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CLynn85
    What is with that new roof?
    They are going for the (O|||||O) and Disco Look all in one
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    That raised roof is for people who like to drive around w/ helmets.



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    Quote Originally Posted by cshontz
    I'm excited to see where it goes.
    Chris: it should go right into your garage, buddy!
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    That's a great, albeit likely costly, alternative to the Gladiator. Especially since Jeep sh*tcanned the Gladiator idea.

    I think the raised roof is to offer more headroom for people like goodtimes and gear, who like to launch their rigs up and over sand dunes
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    Well , may they be legal issues? copyright etc. its will look like a jeep, so
    i dont thing chrysler going to welcome that.

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    AEV is very closely tied into Jeep so I'm sure they have all that worked out.

    That raised roof is cool!
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