Jeep Pickup pics

[moabian]

Oh, the bugs are brutal. Beetles and bees by far hurt the worst, especially above say, 35. But the gnats are a pain driving near water at dusk, you have to clean your glasses off there's so many! And unless you're on a protein only diet I would strongly recommend keeping your chomper shut :xxrotflma

I see arguments like this every time a folding windshield is mentioned. A folded windshield is meant for use on the trail...with the transfer case in low-range...not on the pavement at bug-splattering speeds. If bugs are dying on your glasses or in your teeth, put the darn windshield back up! The folding windshield is one of Jeep's most valuable and iconic features...but it takes judgment to use it correctly and safely. It's too bad Jeep has made windshields in newer vehicles so difficult to lower. That's one huge reason why I traded in my JK and bought back my Scrambler. Personally, I drop the windshield virtually every time I head out on a trail. A Jeep without a folding windshield isn't really a Jeep...it's just another SUV.

 

[Fursphere]

A Jeep without a folding windshield isn't really a Jeep...it's just another SUV.

Jeep practically invented the SUV... Just sayin...

 

[Haf-E]

Just thinking ahead, I wonder how long they'll keep a solid axle up front. I would imagine that once its in the market and is consistently compared and reviewed with the Tacoma and Colorado, Jeep will swap the SFA with an IFS

Can't imagine why anyone buying a pick-up truck would view a solid front axle as a negative? They can and do ride nicely - just look at the current JKU for a comparison or the Mercedes G-wagen even. I think the "real" axles will be the primary selling point of the Jeep pick-up!

 

[ZMagic97]

I always remember how happy I was selling my JK and getting a truck: More power, more room, comfier ride.

I really don't see this hitting the market as a serious truck.

 

[Septu]

I've owned trucks and Jeeps. If I were in the market, I would have to as myself: why would I buy a Jeep truck over any other established line of trucks?

Just a thought and conversation starter.

You want the ease of being able to modify it to both take it anywhere (or more places) and to haul stuff when wanted/needed?

 

[ZMagic97]

You want the ease of being able to modify it to both take it anywhere (or more places) and to haul stuff when wanted/needed?

Perhaps. To me, the idea of a JK with a truck bed seems to lack some features an already produced truck has. Lots of trucks on the market have many ways to be modified and can go just about anywhere with the proper driving and decision making.

Also, I would be curious as to what the entry price of this truck is going to be.

 

[Haf-E]

Here is what I would want (although with a freedom removeable top and probably in 4 door instead)...

 

[Comanche Scott]

Jeep practically invented the SUV... Just sayin...

Jeep invented the "utility vehicle", International Harvester invented the Sport Utility Vehicle. Going as far as to make a "Sport Top" version of the original Scout.
A lot of cool history that mirrors the thoughts of the times. Too bad they made so many bad business decisions. I'm pretty sure Fiat is using their management template... lol

 

[AgentOrange76]

moabian- Some of us don't have the good sense to use proper judgement!:********: Its too much fun! Its kinda like driving a boat, but its stickshift! Besides, the bugs are only bad in the evening.

ZMagic97- I'm hoping (although my hopes may be different from the demographic buying this truck) is that Jeep sticks to its roots and builds a small, capable 4x4 pickup. Yes, other trucks will be more comfortable, powerful, and roomier. But people who buy Wranglers choose the Jeep from a sea of SUVs that are more comfortable, spacious and powerful. By all means, when you compare the Wrangler against the same battery of tests other SUVs go through its by no means impressive. In fact, its pretty terrible and it really shouldn't exist. But the fact it does exist is the beauty of it, because Jeep offers one thing nobody else does, and that's an uncompromising 4x4. Its really (arguably) the only one left here in the US. If the new Jeep truck tries to compete with the full sizes (Dodge, Ford, Chevy), its going to fail miserably. And to a lesser extent, I don't see it doing well against the Tacoma. The people that buy this are going for the most part aren't going to buy it because its a better truck than the Toyota. They're going to be a niche group that want the Jeep lifestyle, the same group of people that allow the Wrangler to exist in the first place. FCA could have brought back the Dakota if they wanted to punch Toyota and Chevy in the face and go toe to toe. But they didn't.

 

[puravida73]

moabian- Some of us don't have the good sense to use proper judgement!:********: Its too much fun! Its kinda like driving a boat, but its stickshift! Besides, the bugs are only bad in the evening.

ZMagic97- I'm hoping (although my hopes may be different from the demographic buying this truck) is that Jeep sticks to its roots and builds a small, capable 4x4 pickup. Yes, other trucks will be more comfortable, powerful, and roomier. But people who buy Wranglers choose the Jeep from a sea of SUVs that are more comfortable, spacious and powerful. By all means, when you compare the Wrangler against the same battery of tests other SUVs go through its by no means impressive. In fact, its pretty terrible and it really shouldn't exist. But the fact it does exist is the beauty of it, because Jeep offers one thing nobody else does, and that's an uncompromising 4x4. Its really (arguably) the only one left here in the US. If the new Jeep truck tries to compete with the full sizes (Dodge, Ford, Chevy), its going to fail miserably. And to a lesser extent, I don't see it doing well against the Tacoma. The people that buy this are going for the most part aren't going to buy it because its a better truck than the Toyota. They're going to be a niche group that want the Jeep lifestyle, the same group of people that allow the Wrangler to exist in the first place. FCA could have brought back the Dakota if they wanted to punch Toyota and Chevy in the face and go toe to toe. But they didn't.

x2, well said ^

 

[moabian]

Since the title of the thread is "Jeep Pickup Pics", I thought I might as well toss in a couple of pics of my Jeep pickup taken recently. Payload is rated at 1500 lbs. Judging from the reaction I get every time I drive this, Chrysler would do well if they emulated it in the new truck design.





The bed is less than an inch shorter than the bed on my '16 GMC Canyon. But, as you can see from the pic below taken many years ago, I never let the short bed prevent me from carrying a load. This custom spoiler might provide some stability at high speed...if I could ever attain a high speed.

 

[puravida73]

nice pictures, wow - what a sight!

 

[AgentOrange76]

moabian- I'm hopelessly in love with Scramblers.....they're so beautiful, and yours is absolutely mint with a great story to go with it! I drool over your pictures all the time, do you mind if I save one for my computer background? :sombrero::drool::drool::drool:

Comanche Scott- Awesome video, thanks for sharing! Love the vintage ads and history! Scouts are sweet.

 

[lumpskie]

Can't imagine why anyone buying a pick-up truck would view a solid front axle as a negative? They can and do ride nicely - just look at the current JKU for a comparison or the Mercedes G-wagen even. I think the "real" axles will be the primary selling point of the Jeep pick-up!

This. I am a Tacoma owner who would sell my built rig to get a truck like the Crew Chief concept. I personally, don't get the "solid axles don't ride well over the road" argument. My Wagoneer is comfortable, handles better than the Taco and has Front/Rear D44s. I've done a lot of work to get my IFS to flex and it does a good job, for what it is. But, if you are going to ride rocky trails, like Holy Cross or Blanca Peak in Colorado (rock crawling but not crazy buggy stuff) you need a solid front axle.

I always remember how happy I was selling my JK and getting a truck: More power, more room, comfier ride.

I really don't see this hitting the market as a serious truck.

I think I can see what you're saying here. For you, a serious truck is meant to pull a 5th wheel over the highway. And, for that purpose, you are absolutely right. But, I picture the Jeep truck more as being a competitor for the Tacoma and Colorado. Owning a Taco, I've never really had a need for more power. I'd like to get a truck that can pull a small trailer, has decent payload in the bed (1000 lbs would do it for me) and has sway bar disconnects so that I can get out and do some decent crawling. If I can throw 35s or 37s on it and have it drive nicely down the road, that would be enough for me.

 

[Comanche Scott]

I think it would make a great plow vehicle. Set the rear up to spread sand, and the front with a nice plow. Maybe Jeep could come out with snow plow option. Rear Locker and front HD spring package. Heated seats, steering wheel & mirrors. Huge coffee Mug holder, rotating beacon, and weather channel capability on the radio.

The Jeep truck would be a very cool "Handy-Man" work truck, especially in the snow belt. Or a road service vehicle for winter recovery.
Price dependent, I could see it being a commercial success for businesses.
I'm looking forward to it! :beer: