Rubicon trnasformation to Brute

CrossBones · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:56 pm

Okay so as some of you probably read, I sold my '02 KJ limited and bought a '06 Rubicon with just 11,000 miles.

I will just add briefly that it was a sad story how this purchase came about. The original owner never really got to enjoy the Jeep as he intended. And to him I say,

You will never be forgotten - Semper Fi !

Okay so here's the plan. I have a friend who builds custom cars, hot rods, show trucks, etc here in the western 'burbs of Chicago, and I have bartered with him (sort-of) to build my Rubicon into a Brute. He is going to order the kit - although I'm not sure if he will end up ordering directly from AEV or through Quadratec? He is ordering through his business.

As for the bartering / construction, I am pretty much leaving it all to him, although I will drop by on occasion to check out the progress. In return, I am going to build him a old school chopper (74 Shovelhead motor) out of a '79 Harley he has owned for several years now.

I asked him to do some photo's along the way and he was more than happy to oblige. He too wants pic's for his shop. This will be a first using the AEV kit.

So for now, here's a photo from where I purchased the Jeep and what I will refer to as the "Before" shot.

I'll be back soon.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:16 pm

thats awesome! I cant wait to see it when its done!

CrossBones · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:15 pm

Yeah, me too.

Meanwhile....

I am not building this Brute for hardcore off road use, but I do want it capable of wheeling trails anywhere. So to date, ordered mods include:

Teraflex 4" PRO-LCG modified lift kit (FOA coilover's)
Daystar 1" Body Lift.
JBL header & Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler (modding stock exhaust)
5:13 gears (in oem Dana 44's w/ air lockers).
BFG Mud Terrain T/A KM2 tires on 17" Walker Evans beadlock rims.
Currie Enterprises front stubby bumper w/ Warn 9000i winch.
AEV tubular rear bumper w/ recovery points.
KC Slimlites 8" on windshield mounts.
XM Radio / GPS nav syst.
Ext Paint; Harley Police White over Harley Pewter Denim (two-toned).
Mastercraft Seats - Rubicon; Dirtsport - Smoke - Grey (w/ seat heater & no rear pocket).

Likely more will be added before completion. Btw; I am going to have a lot of TJ stuff for sale in the near future.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:46 pm

looks like you got a good list going, what size of tires are you planning on running?

CrossBones · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:48 pm

Oops. I will be running 17" Walker Evans on 35 x 12.50 x17 BFG Mud Terrain KM2's.

dog_party · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:54 pm

Well, I hope you don't leave LOST just because you sold your KJ. We want to see those Brute picts...and the '79 Harley buildup too.

CrossBones · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:08 pm

I can't leave LOST!

Pic's will be added to my thread in the Wrangler forum here.

Oops - I was L.O.S.T there for a moment. :lol:

Guest · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:41 pm

Sounds like a sweet rig you've got lined up:D

I call dibs on tires though;) :lol:

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:12 pm

Image fixed

CrossBones · **Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:09 pm

The Brute kit was ordered from AEV. When it arrives, I plan to go over to the shop and take some snap shots, which I will share here. I'm really looking forward to this.

Inc · **Posted:** Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:58 am

CrossBones wrote:

The Brute kit was ordered from AEV. When it arrives, I plan to go over to the shop and take some snap shots, which I will share here. I'm really looking forward to this.

Sweet.

I know you said you don't want a monster trail rig or anything but that thing with those lockers, on 35s with beadlocks will be able to go anywhere you point it.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:59 am

Inc wrote:

CrossBones wrote:

The Brute kit was ordered from AEV. When it arrives, I plan to go over to the shop and take some snap shots, which I will share here. I'm really looking forward to this.

Sweet.

I know you said you don't want a monster trail rig or anything but that thing with those lockers, on 35s with beadlocks will be able to go anywhere you point it.

Yeah, sounds like quite the monster to me!

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:05 am

Beautiful ruby! I saw a white? (i think it was white hard to recall now) ruby on 264 just outside of greenville nc one night, looked like it had pretty nice setup

ps. Cross isn't allowed to leave LOST. DuPage is too close to where I'm moving in May. Must have LOST neighbors so that I can escape when the house gets too much :lol:

CrossBones · **Posted:** Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:59 pm

Where you moving to?

My garage is the "cool hangout" especially if you ride a Harley.

Got beer, billards (former coin-slot bar table) , high speed internet, and all the shop tools a guy needs.

Feel free to PM me if you prefer.

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:30 pm

ill be in woodridge, the gf works alot of wierd hours so hopefully that means alot of tinkering, beer drinking and story tellin time

i'm pretty excited to meet you Mid west fellas, I need to try to hook up with the carolina lost peoples before I move as well but time is like a big ol anaconda choking me latley

jeepmedic · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:39 pm

I grew up in Woodridge. It is a really nice town. Left 5 years ago...You will like it.

CrossBones · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:24 am

Okay so there is a new deal here. I traded the TJ and the brute kit for a restored '56 Chevy pickup. The truck is really cool, I'll post a picture of it later. I will still be building a bike for the guy who is doing the brute transformation.

Oh and if any of you want to dis me for changing my plans again, get in line - right behind my wife. :lol:

daspes · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:40 am

You suck.

/end thread.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:16 pm

really?! I really wanted to see the TJ turned to Brute! It better be one awesome chevy to give up a Brute! :lol:

rubigade · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:51 am

Here's your TJ turned Brute... and a BRUTE it is! Read the specs!
http://www.texasjk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269

We havin a good time in Texas!

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