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  1. R2.8 Brute

    TJ Brute Build out

    Attached are the CAD drawing of the front differential and suspension
  2. R2.8 Brute

    TJ Brute Build out

    Prior to full tear down I removed the seats and built a full cage. I kept the rear hoop and used poison spiders trail kit. I also installed one of the bumpers and a couple warn winches front and rear. both winches operate from the cab as well.
  3. R2.8 Brute

    TJ Brute Build out

    changed to 37X12.5X 17" Nitto ridge grapplers. The original suspension was a RE short arm kit with 3.5" lift, because the Brute has a Highline kit it easily cleared the 37" BFG. With the coilover suspension change lift will be about the same
  4. R2.8 Brute

    TJ Brute Build out

    High level Build info R2.8 Cummins New 6 spd gear box Gen 24 gal fuel tank Winches front and rear Roll cage Fab 9 differentials with 1 ton outers & full floating rear 9" ford diffs with ARB lockers 3:89 ratio for diesel 3 link front, 4 link rear Coil over suspension Howe hydro assist steering...
  5. R2.8 Brute

    Virginia Spring 2018 Meetup *postponed*

    i'm interested. I would be a good shake down for the brute before I head to ROAM rally west in June
  6. R2.8 Brute

    TJ Brute Build out

    I started some of the work last august, then drove if for a couple months while we accumulated parts, lots of parts!! I am working with AXIS Industries USA on the R2.8 engine & suspension changes. This may look like an extreme build but the truck is for expedition endurance travel in rough...
  7. R2.8 Brute

    Baja 4000 Rally any interest?

    Co-Driver has been selected, preparation begins
  8. R2.8 Brute

    Garmin inReach Explorer+

    I have used spot for several years it runs on global star sats and switched to in reach a year ago, used it in Australia and just got back from Iceland where it was very stormy with constant snow squalls had know transmitting and receiving issues, email is a little slow vs sms. I have used it...
  9. R2.8 Brute

    Baja 4000 Rally any interest?

    For those who are unaware this event is slated to start January 2019, it is a 3000mile trip over 10 days, leaving Los Angeles heading down the east side of Baja to Cabo then up the west side ending in LA. There are two classes, touring and race, it is not a timed event it is a points event the...
  10. R2.8 Brute

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    will do, guess I'll start many build thread, the plan is to be back on the road by mid february
  11. R2.8 Brute

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Thanks I'm currently in the middle of the cummins conversion and a full suspension upgrade then I can reinstall the overland equipment. then off to parts unknown
  12. R2.8 Brute

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Greetings from Pete Location: Bland Virginia (Southwest Appalachia) Rig: 2005 AEV Brute (R2.8 Cummins Diesel) Long distance travel on horseback now using the brute more
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