Ever, since I've been able to go to a car lot and buy a brand new truck I've been robbed of the ability to buy a brand spanking new Jeep truck. While I can say that I got a lot of good work done with my Chevy there was always that yearning for a Jeep in the back of my mind which made me make a mistake when purchasing my next vehicle which was a Wrangler. I had figured that I could just buy a trailer to do hauling jobs and such but that maneuver ended up being more trouble than it was worth. I'm currently working on putting a J-10 back together as a daily but of course its used and been used a lot. All, I want is the ability to come out of my house in the morning and fire a brand new Jeep full size truck up and take off.
With that dream in mind I have pondered for hours on how this could happen and what would a modern full size Jeep look like. As far as the happening probably not in the near future., as I understand it would take from Dodges cut on the truck market so I don't see it happening. Not to mention I don't think Jeep could start such a bold venture at this juncture in the economy. So that said a full size right now is clearly not going to happen.
This comes to my main topic of this little thread what would one look like and just were would it fit in. I believe we can still remember the first time we saw pictures of the Gladiator concept and said that's cool cant wait for that I'll get one. But, still no Gladiator and that is not a full size anyway so crap still waiting for a Jeep truck. While, I believe the Gladiator or something from the Wrangler stable will come this way Jeep really needs a full size for people who have to do some work that requires a spacious bed and is able to haul a load of gravel with out a grunt. Basically a work truck nothing more nothing less.
As far as styling I looked at two of Jeeps larger SUVs and thought which one would be adaptable to a truck conversion. Those being the Commander and the Grand Cherokee to me the Commander won. If the Commander was beefed up in some areas. I believe it would look great as a truck from the front bumper to behind the cab. But, that is my opinion to others the Grand Cherokee would work but some major mods would have to happen to both bodies. For instance a extended cab and crew cab would have to come into play. In my opinion the Commander would give a Jeep truck a great focal point to start from and it kinda would resemble a J-truck in some respects.
Powertrain would have to be Dodge truck equivalants it would only be natural. Just think of a Jeep truck with a factory Cummins man that would be awesome. Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rearend or something with that type of strength would be nice to. Throw a locker in and other options and I believe a great truck could be made.
Would it sell I think so I don't think it would be a niche sell or anything. I know lots of people who would buy something like this but they just dont have that option. A truck with good off road abilities and plain toughness would be right up a lot of peoples alley. From commercial duties to a daily driver I believe there would be a calling.
What do guys think what would you like to see in a new full size Jeep truck. What things would you like to see. Do you think people would buy it. Any thoughts just right about them. Be cool Hope to hear from you.
With that dream in mind I have pondered for hours on how this could happen and what would a modern full size Jeep look like. As far as the happening probably not in the near future., as I understand it would take from Dodges cut on the truck market so I don't see it happening. Not to mention I don't think Jeep could start such a bold venture at this juncture in the economy. So that said a full size right now is clearly not going to happen.
This comes to my main topic of this little thread what would one look like and just were would it fit in. I believe we can still remember the first time we saw pictures of the Gladiator concept and said that's cool cant wait for that I'll get one. But, still no Gladiator and that is not a full size anyway so crap still waiting for a Jeep truck. While, I believe the Gladiator or something from the Wrangler stable will come this way Jeep really needs a full size for people who have to do some work that requires a spacious bed and is able to haul a load of gravel with out a grunt. Basically a work truck nothing more nothing less.
As far as styling I looked at two of Jeeps larger SUVs and thought which one would be adaptable to a truck conversion. Those being the Commander and the Grand Cherokee to me the Commander won. If the Commander was beefed up in some areas. I believe it would look great as a truck from the front bumper to behind the cab. But, that is my opinion to others the Grand Cherokee would work but some major mods would have to happen to both bodies. For instance a extended cab and crew cab would have to come into play. In my opinion the Commander would give a Jeep truck a great focal point to start from and it kinda would resemble a J-truck in some respects.
Powertrain would have to be Dodge truck equivalants it would only be natural. Just think of a Jeep truck with a factory Cummins man that would be awesome. Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rearend or something with that type of strength would be nice to. Throw a locker in and other options and I believe a great truck could be made.
Would it sell I think so I don't think it would be a niche sell or anything. I know lots of people who would buy something like this but they just dont have that option. A truck with good off road abilities and plain toughness would be right up a lot of peoples alley. From commercial duties to a daily driver I believe there would be a calling.
What do guys think what would you like to see in a new full size Jeep truck. What things would you like to see. Do you think people would buy it. Any thoughts just right about them. Be cool Hope to hear from you.
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