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New Axial "working on something fast"
- Thread starter STANG KILLA SS
- Start date
That was an April fools joke.
Joshs4x4toyz
Rock Crawler
Agreed, they could include a pile of dog sh!t with a jeep sticker on it for all I care. Their current chassis and axle line up is great but if they want to come out with something new, well then let's see new. "thumbsup":mrgreen:
klampykixx
RCC Addict
Twiztid Metal
Rock Crawler
I don't think its too much of a stretch that they use the exo platform for a 4x4 shortcourse truck and break into the racing scene? And of course use their sponsored driver Casey Curries JEEP truck?
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Twiztid Metal
Rock Crawler
But then again the paint possibilities throw you off. For both SC and Ultra4 the paint is more of a Boat theme
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Would be nice to see something non-Jeep. Well, the new SCX Deadbolt is not Jeep. What other of roaders are there? Toyota FJ? Really Jeep is it in the real world. I can't think of anything else. Rovers and scale older Yotas are done by other companies. Am I missing a late model truck that is used in crawling full scale?
The Jeep is just the most iconic American wheeler. Of course there was the Bronco, Blazer, Scout... then non American Toyota FJ's, Suzuki, Range Rover. The general public don't identify with any others because the Jeep is so well known. Of course we'd love to see other bodies, but talk to ProLine, JConcepts, HPI and others about bodies.
OSRC
I wanna be Dave
Well, since the Wrangler is going IS in 2016 maybe we'll get a Jeep bodied EXO.
Since there's such a cozy relationship with Chrysler/Fiat, maybe we'll get a good looking licensed Dodge Ram eventually. For some reason, Rams always seem to get the shaft - always a lot more F150's and Silverados out there. Just wishful thinking really.
Since there's such a cozy relationship with Chrysler/Fiat, maybe we'll get a good looking licensed Dodge Ram eventually. For some reason, Rams always seem to get the shaft - always a lot more F150's and Silverados out there. Just wishful thinking really.
wait what? i heard awhile back but figured it was b.s….
I don't think that would be a smart move for them. The Exo platform would not be competitive in the short course classes.
Lentsnh2012
RCC Addict
Nope, unfortunately, it is true. It'll be IFS front and rear for the new 2016 Jeep Wrangler models. The company indirectly said that they will be using the same components/ design as the new Cherokee and Grand Cherokee.
They did comment on AutoBlog that they are engineering it to perform as good or better than SA. Highly doubtful.
Jeep is officially ruined now. Thanks Fiat.
hellbounder
Rock Crawler
It's a ultra 4 jeep rock bouncer drag boat .
Last I heard this was not true. It was posted that they were going with lightweight tech to be able to retain the SA.
fordsuperduty
Rock Crawler
Engineering it to perform as good or better than solid axle LMFAO:lmao:
Nice try HEEP
I have an 84 cj7 and flexs and climbs like a F!ckin pigmy mtn goat and its bone stock. try that with ifs.skerb
Rock Crawler
This is what I saw too. They were avoiding the independent suspension at this redesign.
Lentsnh2012
RCC Addict
That is correct. I know that Jeep is going to follow in Ford's footsteps with the aluminum body to save weight.
I haven't read much more on the IFS/SA situation since they first announced that Jeep was engineering the IFS design. To be totally honest, I wouldn't be surprised if they stuck with the IFS as everything else they produce is IFS. Production and part compatibility would be easier for Jeep.
crawl-o-matic
www.ottsix.com
This bull shit rumor has been going around for YEARS! Every new generation picks up the rumor ball and runs with it...
OSRC
I wanna be Dave
Thanks US government. Stricter safety and fuel mileage standards. Since the Wrangler is one of their highest volume vehicles, weighs heavily on their corp average. Trying to cut some weight. I would wager that it will be IS this time around. While there are a ton of enthusiasts that actually go offroad, sadly the vast majority of off-roading comes from driving through the grass on the way to the soccer field.
Rumor has it the front will lose the iconic grill as well. It'll still be there, just sloped somehow to be more aerodynamic. Time will tell.
We're getting way off track here.
