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Well Dr Pepper, looks like I will have to repost an article I wrote on http://www.pickuptruck.com for you, on here. This sounds like the vehicle you might be looking for!

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Jeep Wrangler Brute
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has a reputation for not only enhancing but reinterpreting the Jeep Wrangler. Like the Brute concept shown last year, this show vehicle suggests what the Scrambler will look like when it goes in to production next year. For those who can't wait, AEV can build one for you today. AEV will even fit the Brute with a 5.7-liter/345-horsepower Hemi V-8, which they claim will send this 4x4 from 0-60 mph in under six seconds. This vehicle carries the firm's replacement hood, five-spoke wheels, and rocker guards, along with a push bar, winch, and tonneau cover.

Taken From Motor Trend.

Some pictures of the Brute:
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Some Stats on the Brute:
AEV designed the Brute for durability and real world use. The Brute features a nearly six foot long bed, built from 14 ga. steel, this bed is incredibly tough and includes built in tie downs. High Capacity models use rear air suspension for increased load carrying capability. The midship fuel tank is built from 12 ga. steel and has a capacity of 20 gallons. A full size (up to 35") spare can be carried under the bed. The Brute is designed to work as hard as you do.

Standard Features Include:

Frame Modification
Separate Cab and Bed Conversion
Custom 20 Gal. Gas Tank by TransferFlow
Painted Hard Top (textured)
AEV Rocker Guards (2 Piece Design)
New CNC Bent Gas and Brake lines
Extended Driveline
OEM Carpet
AEV Window Sticker
Spare Tire Mounting Provisions
Bed Tie Downs
LED License Plate Lamp

Optional Features Include:

AEV 3.75" Tuned Suspension
Rear Air Suspension
Rear Bed Guards
285-75R16 BFG Mud Terrain Tires
AEV Alloy Wheels 16x8
Front ARB Bullbar with winch mount
Warn XD9000i or 9500ti Winch
IPF 900, 930, or 900 HID Lights
ARB Locking Differentials Front and Rear
On Board Air Compressor
'Factory Look' Locker Switches
4.11, 4.56 Gear Ratio
Painted Flares
Seat Heaters
Headlight Replacement, H4 or HID
RE Long Arm Suspension Specially Designed for 117" Wheelbase 4.5", 5.5" (Four Corner Air Suspension Available with this option)
Full Time 4WD (non-Rubicon models only)
ARB Safari Snorkel
Painted Hardtop with smooth glossy finish
Power Windows and/or Door Locks
Please Inquire About Other Options

Taken from http://www.aev-conversions.com/Brute.html

Now the Jeep Wrangler Brute is something Jeep needs in their lineup badly. Jeep has the Scrambler coming out in March or April. However, if they can't seel these things to a price similar to a Club Cab Dakota I doubt it will be a big seller. Wrangler prices are crazy, $26,000 for a somewhat loaded one? Come on. Thats just crazy! But if the Brute is powered by a 5.7L HEMI "MAGNUM" V-8, has a five-speed manual, 17" Ram 1500 wheels, and capibility like a Wrangler, Jeep could sell a bunch of them!

redriderbob

Source: http://forums.pickuptruck.com/showfl...rue#Post302160