Rear Drive Shaft

[FR TOXIC]

ok I just Found your site trough Quadratech an I was reading through some of the instructions on the Kit an I saw how much length your putting in the frame. Im interested in buying a full kit in a couple years but I have a few questions.

1. will I have to lengthen the Rear Drive Shaft?
2. will it still be a dependable Vehicle to drive to Work/School? (daily Driver)
3. could I still run Stock Susp/Tires an the Truck look right ?
4. I have a Jeep Tail gate from a Jeep Truck that was totaled, could I cut the Jeep Letters out an weld them into the tail gate for the Brute with out messing up the Gate its self ?
5. The Quadratech Website said in order to do the brute converson it had to be a 97-06 TJ, can I still Build one with an older jeep (92)

Thankyou for your Time

Toxic

[NYCBrute]

I just finished up my buildup and can answer a couple of the questions you are asking...

As far as a daily driver...no problems I only own one car and it is my Brute!! If anything the ride will be somewhat improved because of the longer wheelbase...more distance between the wheels causes the chassis more time to settle.

I haven't seen a Brute that wasn't lifted but it should be just like the stock TJ clearances as you are only lengthening the frame and adding a bed. although you will have more clearance in the rear wheels.

That is all I can answer on my part...Love driving it.

[AEV Dave]

Yes, the rear driveshaft will need to be lengthend, this is as simple as dropping it off at a driveshaft shop with a desired length.

Dependable as a TJ which is pretty darn dependable.

Look right with stock stuff? Well that would be a matter of personal preference, I think they look much better lifted.

129

You could, but the Brute tailgate is 14ga (thick) so it might be a bit of a challenge to weld in the thinner sheetmetal of the Jeep gate. A decal would probably be more appropriate.

Yes the kit is designed for 97-06 only. The earlier YJs and CJs use a different door opening and sill and a different windscreen.

dh

[FR TOXIC]

Hmm sounds like Im gonna have to trade in for a newer jeep Im the Upcomming Years. I was hoping to get the full kit in about 2 years but since it takes at least a 97 Model My plans just got pushed back a bit. but it doesnt seam like you guys are gonna stop making the Brute kit any time soon. so I will continue to check up on the brute conversion kit from time to time to see if anything has been improved an hope fully I can build one some day. I liked the Idea of making the back of the cab taller to match the hight on the bed tho. Keep up the good work guys

Toxic

[FR TOXIC]

Update -

I think I Finaly Found a Jeep for the Project. Its a 1997 Wrangler SE, but the thing is it only has a 4 Cylinder an it has about 165K on it. It Appears to be in good shape but I have never delt with a jeep with a 4 cylinder. Whats the chances its gonna make it to 200K? If I go with this jeep it will be my only set of Wheels for the time being so its gotta last. An What Engine would you recomend putting in it after I get some money up ? (looking to spend no more than 5K on it) Im sorry if Im asking alot of Questions but I truly want a good set up atleast until I can aford to do the full brute build up. Until then I will get the Engine, HighLine Kit, 35" Iroks, and a 3" lift or so. I figure do it in that order to give the Iroks Plenty of room When Im Off Road. Has anyone put a long arm Lift in a Brute yet ? Im sure they have but dont think I have seen one yet.

An If I wanted to where could I find the 570 Hemi you guys have put in the jeep, an what kind of gas milage did it get ?

Thanks

-Toxic

[somewhereinla]

I think you'll be fine with 4 cylinders. I am not sure why there is such a stigma with 4 cylinder engines in this country, as if they were weak and under-power... It isn't so at all.
So here are some facts that might you feel better about 4 cylinder. 99% of all cars in the rest of the world are 4 cylinders, go to Africa, India, Asia etc... places were roads are less than perfect (when you actually can find one) and 4 cylinder engine cars rule and last 20 years or more... Most Land Rover Defenders sold in the world today use a 4 cylinder engine, actually most 4x4 in the rest of the world run on 4 cylinder engines. 6 and 8 cylinders are quite rare in most part of the world.

[FR TOXIC]

Well that does make me feel better about my investment but I think I will Upgrade to the 5.7L HEMI As soon as I get the cash. I noticed AEV has converted a couple jeeps to the HEMI engine but do they sell a kit to do it or no? Im sure I could Wire somthing Using the Wiring harness from the 4 cylinder engine and the Wiring from the dodge ram 1500 I pull it out of. After all Im pretty sure the Ram would have the same gauges for the most part. Its gonna take alot of work but 380Hp/404 lb-ft an still gettin over 20miles to the gallon says Its worth it. :D Has anyone here heard of a kit that makes your car/truck/jeep a Hybrid ? I found one that runs with Water an clames to double your gas mileage. An if your looking at the specs an sayin there wrong look for the 09 Hemi it has a new MDS that Shuts down 4 Cylinders when you dont need the Extra power. Just some food for thought

-Toxic

[AEV Matt]

We only do turnkey conversions to TJs using the 03-05 Dodge Truck HEMI. The JK will have a kit and does get MDS, but thats a totally different thing.

Matt