Jeep Lower Forty

[rowhard]

Must be honest, haven't been much of a Jeep fan since MOPAR's involvement with them, but this one is pretty sweet and home doable for the most part. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/sema-2009-jeep-lower-forty#2417391

[Marlin]

IS there going to be a hybrid model? Perhaps a diesel? It would be really hard to drop 50k on a jeep that gets 9mpg off the lot...:bgwb:

[Triathlete]

The jeep 40 is not even a jeep design. This jeep has been built for a couple years or more by the aftermarket. Companies make the hood and the genders are cut. 2inch lift and 40's. If you do a search on pirate4x you will see a lot on the subject...jeep just stole the idea.

[Ldub]

and the genders are cut..

And we all know how painful THAT can be...:laughing:

[Triathlete]

Typing on my phone is not my specialty!:bwgy:

[VXorado]

The jeep 40 is not even a jeep design. This jeep has been built for a couple years or more by the aftermarket. Companies make the hood and the genders are cut. 2inch lift and 40's. If you do a search on pirate4x you will see a lot on the subject...jeep just stole the idea.

I know there isn't a suspension lift- maybe a 2" body lift :_confused

Its a really good idea for those who own jeeps and want 40's. Why spend $$$$$ on a 6-8" suspension lift and make your vehicle super top heavy when you can just do some body modifications, keep a low center of gravity and have the option of adding a little suspension lift for articulation.

I think they should remake it as the "lower 37," it would look way better and be feasible for daily driving

[Marlin]

And we all know how painful THAT can be...:laughing:

Thanks for the out loud chuckle...

[Riff Raff]

I'm not much of a Jeep fan either, since I own a classic FJ-40 (a Jeep's #1 arch ememy). Still, the Lower-40 looks kinda' cool, but it needs some sort of "hard-shell" roof (much like the Hummer HX/H4 has). Convertibles (like soft-top Jeeps) can't be "buttoned-up" for long term parking while at a ball game or movie, and are prime targets for vandals and car prowlers with a knife.:(

[Bob Barker]

I like it.

[Scott Harness]

Thanks for the out loud chuckle...

X2

[ZEUS]

I saw it in Moab a couple years ago in the Jeep display at the EJS. Someone drove it away, floored it and jumped the curb... looked like a BLAST to drive snd sounded cool!

[Hiredgoon]

Until someone mass markets the Warthog from Halo I think I'll stick with the VX.

[VXorado]

Until someone mass markets the Warthog from Halo I think I'll stick with the VX.

Hummer has a Warthog-like concept. Heres to hoping they make it:_beer:

http://images2.ggl.com/images/hummer-warthog.jpg

Sorry for the threadjack....

[Triathlete]

Hummer has a Warthog-like concept. Heres to hoping they make it:_beer:

http://images2.ggl.com/images/hummer-warthog.jpg

Sorry for the threadjack....

Only one slight itty bitty problem...



...the hummer brand no longer exists!:bwgy:

I like the 40...if I were to ever own a jeep that is how I would like it set up. I just wish they would give credit where credit is due.

[Triathlete]

IS there going to be a hybrid model? Perhaps a diesel? It would be really hard to drop 50k on a jeep that gets 9mpg off the lot...:bgwb:

If it has anythlng less than big 'ol hemi in it I'd be dissapointed!:yesy:
And d60's too!:bwgy:

Sad thing is is that I can buy a better equiped jeep than the 40 on the pirate classifieds for $5-10k any day of the week.

[VXorado]

...the hummer brand no longer exists!:bwgy:



We'll see, I think Hummer will be back with or without GM backing...preferably without IMO.

[Marlin]

We'll see, I think Hummer will be back with or without GM backing...preferably without IMO.

I seriously doubt it. Did you see the electric car thread? How about 5 dollar a gallon fuel by end of this year. No way hummer could make it through that, its what shut them down to begin with. Maybe a golf cart sized hummer, like that little Jeep 4x4 smart car thats coming out...

[Bob Barker]

Don't electric cars make a TON of torque? I would think someone could build a tough electric offroad vehicle, with the available torque from an electric motor it should wheel pretty good.

[Marlin]

Don't electric cars make a TON of torque? I would think someone could build a tough electric offroad vehicle, with the available torque from an electric motor it should wheel pretty good.

Yep..... for about 10 minutes. Not a good mix for trail riding. Can't really carry a jerry can of electricity. :)

[Triathlete]

Don't electric cars make a TON of torque? I would think someone could build a tough electric offroad vehicle, with the available torque from an electric motor it should wheel pretty good.

They already make one! (http://www.amazon.com/National-Products-Yellow-Battery-Operated/dp/B002CVTHO0/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1294020736&sr=1-2):bwgy:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516OlzjkJYL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Dmitrikr]

They already make one! (http://www.amazon.com/National-Products-Yellow-Battery-Operated/dp/B002CVTHO0/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1294020736&sr=1-2):bwgy:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516OlzjkJYL._SL500_AA300_.jpg


wounder top speed of that beast... 100... steps/hour?

[Marlin]

LOL, my kids had a Jeep Hurricane, that thing would get up and move. I used it haul bags of concrete when I did my fence. I put 4 bags plus me in that thing and it drove us around...but it only lasts about 30 minutes on a charge.

[Dmitrikr]

LOL, my kids had a Jeep Hurricane, that thing would get up and move. I used it haul bags of concrete when I did my fence. I put 4 bags plus me in that thing and it drove us around...but it only lasts about 30 minutes on a charge.

was it good on grass? I gonna need something like that for my kids next year. Hate cheap China made ones (only for pavement)...

[Marlin]

was it good on grass? I gonna need something like that for my kids next year. Hate cheap China made ones (only for pavement)...

Worked just fine on grass, sand, dirt, you name it. I did wrap the tires in duct tape for traction. It has enough torque that if you touch the pedal those tires spin.

For the cost, I would just buy a gas powered pocket quad. I wish I would have got one of those to start with...we sold the hurricane on CL for 100 bucks.

[Triathlete]

If you do an jntrnet search you will find a ton of ways to mod those things. Bigger batteries make them go quite a bit faster!

[Hiredgoon]

http://marekdenko.net/3dgallery/044/buggy.html

Doesn't look battery powered (since that seems to be where the thread has gone) but badass? Heck yes.

edit: Upon further investigation of the creator's site, I think it doesn't actually exist in rl--too bad, looks nifty!

[Ldub]

http://marekdenko.net/3dgallery/044/buggy.html

Doesn't look battery powered (since that seems to be where the thread has gone) but badass? Heck yes.

edit: Upon further investigation of the creator's site, I think it doesn't actually exist in rl--too bad, looks nifty!

Oh HELL yeah....:thumbup:

http://marekdenko.net/3dgallery/044/10sBuggy_desert_front_.jpg

Apocalypse GO!

Since Melvins brain is now officially nuttier'n squirrel turds...I'm guess'n that ain't a recent Mad Max mobile...:smilewink

[Etfren]

That is by far the coolest post-apocalypse vehicle I have ever seen.