About Jeep JT
splash-proof.com is devoted to news, information, and all that is happening with the Jeep JT. Right now the JT has only been introduced as a concept vehicle. Jeep has brought out Jeep trucks in the past that drew quite a bit of public support, but in the end the chose not to produce them (Gladiator). This new Jeep JT looks very promising, and has a great look to it, and is receiving tremendous press. So lets hope they build it! Leave your comment and let them know you want to see the Jeep JT hit production.
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Brock Millions on 05 Jun 2007 at 6:42 pm #
It’s about time you decided to build it. Can hardly wait.
Jason Schmidt on 08 Jun 2007 at 7:10 am #
Can’t wait. The only change that I would suggest is moving the tire from the bed. I liked the tire on the side concept. If it is being sold as a work truck then having an empty bed is what people need, the way it is now looks like only for weekend fun.
Larry Traxsom on 09 Jun 2007 at 9:26 am #
It’s about time. I have been a Jeep owner for years. Even owned a 1948 Jeepster. My wife likes the JT, but would want a sun-roof. Will anything be done to strengthen the JK frame to truly give the JT a good backbone? Rumor on the streets is that the JK frame may be a little light for true off-roading.
I hope this one makes it to production.
Thanks for allowing input.
B. Smith on 10 Jun 2007 at 10:24 am #
If you build it, they will buy!
E.L. on 12 Jun 2007 at 11:30 pm #
That’s what jeep needs to do, focus on good practical vehicles and drop the rest of the line, thay need to stop selling cars, building a truck in an avalilable platform is the best thing to do, adding an extra foot or so to the back of the bead will be a nice addition, maybe an option for some one that needs the truck for real work.
Chuck on 15 Jun 2007 at 10:22 pm #
I say keep it just like it is. There are plenty of other small and “mid-size” pickips with larger beds. You gotta love the departure angle. A larger bed would just screw that up. Where do I send my deposit??!!
Jon on 26 Jun 2007 at 8:16 am #
I love it. I hope this one makes it. The only reason I don’t have my Jeep (that I miss) is it wouldn’t haul my boat. Let the sky open and the R&D guys see the light on this one.
William Gentry on 26 Jun 2007 at 7:38 pm #
This is the best thing yet……I’ve looked at the AEV Brute and then saw the JT in JP magazine. Who can I place an order with. I just want the manual transmission.
Jeep, PLEAE MAKE OUR DREAMS COME TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
Whfrat on 02 Jul 2007 at 5:38 am #
Sadly, common sense and public opinion seem to have little influence on the “deciders” in Detroit.
The JT is a great rig. I myself would like to see a longbed version, 6.5′ and put a tailgate on it vs a door. Then you have something you can actually use.
The 4.7 V8 and the CRD would be great engines as well.
And if you guys really get brave…you can drop the Dakota and bring back a fullsize Jeep J10.
D.Standley on 02 Jul 2007 at 11:49 am #
Build it and they “WILL” come from everywhere.
and please let it be available with the CRD engine.SWEET!!
Robert O'Brien on 02 Jul 2007 at 9:00 pm #
I have been waiting forever for Jeep to come out with a “capable” pickup. Why not put the tire on the tailgate though?
Thank you
Jason on 04 Jul 2007 at 12:40 am #
If you build it, they will buy. I’m too poor to buy food, and I’d buy one. Just make sure it has an available manual transmission and a real transfer case with a low range. Move the spare tire to the side of the bed. Give it a truck-like tail gate with metal slats for support…none of this cable BS they use nowadays. Give it some stout axles and frame reinforcement so it can haul and tow. That would make for the ultimate jeep. In addition to going anywhere, you can also do anything.
vrobo on 05 Jul 2007 at 10:42 am #
Put the CRD in it and I’ll put a deposit down NOW.
vrobo on 05 Jul 2007 at 10:43 am #
also needs a proper tail gate.
Jeff on 06 Jul 2007 at 4:02 pm #
All the industrial designers at my work really dig this thing. Because it shares so many parts with the Wrangler, I imagine they could get a good return on their investment. If Jeep could produce a baseline model for $17,000 they would have a real hit!
admin on 09 Jul 2007 at 11:21 am #
Jeff, I agree. They should make a very base model at low cost, it would be a big hit.
Vince A. on 09 Jul 2007 at 9:53 pm #
Build the diesel version. Keep the price reasonable.
EJ on 10 Jul 2007 at 6:36 pm #
I want one! Surfing the web, looking for my next car to buy, landed on the site and knew with one look that instantly this was the vehicle I wanted, no test drive needed, no sales pitch, don’t even care what the cost is, I was ready to sign. Then I find out it’s a concept and may just be a figment of my imagination. I am disappointed and I know whatever vehicle I end up choosing will be second place because nothing can beat this. I love the Gladiator too.
Shortty on 13 Jul 2007 at 12:34 am #
Hellooooooo???? Built this rig boys!! I have been a life long Ram pick-up driver with the wife driving the new Jeep models. There WILL be 2 Jeeps in my drive if this gets built. I WILL send my deposite ASAP!! Thanks so much!! Shortty
Ryan on 15 Jul 2007 at 6:06 pm #
I will buy one when these are released..the only thing i would change is black tire wells instead of white…also the spare could be moved to the tailgate if it was up to me…and if possible a 5.7 hemi under the hood..
Scott on 16 Jul 2007 at 3:15 pm #
This is a great vehicle if only new heads of Chrysler will see what we see! I have e-mailed the company and you should as well. They need to know that a market for this type of vehicle exists. I for one would make this my next vehicle purchase if it becomes available. The total overall usefulness of this vehicle is amazing. I do not need a full or even a mid-sized truck. A small off road capable vehicle with a truck bed is exactly what I have been looking for.
D. Collier on 17 Jul 2007 at 11:03 am #
I love it !! I’d buy one today if they were producing it. And the nice thing about it, is that it uses current off-the-shelf parts which could easily make this truck do-able.
Al Stickle on 18 Jul 2007 at 9:22 am #
For once, let there be a car/truck company that listens to the users of the vehicle, not a bogus “focus” group!
BUILD IT! As it is shown (move the spare someplace), 4 cylinder Turbo Diesel with manual transmission, manual transfer case, and the plain steel wheels shown. Base model gets a/c and a decent am/fm/cd. It doesn’t need every damned widget under the sun in it, or 16 cup holders, or the power ashtrays, etc…
As has been stated, price it reasonably ($17k’ish) and get my deposit, plus watch them fly off the lot.
Chuck on 19 Jul 2007 at 1:06 pm #
I stumbled onto the JT when I was looking for a new truck, then suddenly disappointed when I found out it was only a concept. THe suits at Chrysler better wake up and get this one to the show room quickly. The Gladiator was great, then scrapped for whatever reason. If they build it, it will sell. The only thing they need is to move the spare to the side like my Willy’s 3B and they’ll be set. If they could put a diesel in it that would be great but not necessary.
How do we got in touch with the suits at Chrysler and tell them to wake up and see the light?
Jerad Tittel on 19 Jul 2007 at 3:59 pm #
I have owned several jeeps and am a big fan of the CJ-8. I like the JT concept but think it would look better with more rear overhang like the CJ-8. A Rubicon option would be a must, although I probably couldn’t afford it. I also like the ideas mentioned above; diesel engine and side mount spare.
As a family man, a rear seat option and removable top like the CJ-8 would make it more practical. I thought I would like the Unlimited, but I like the JT concept much better. If the JT goes into production in 2009, I might rethink my plans to invest a ton of money in my CJ-8.
B. Selle on 21 Jul 2007 at 2:37 am #
I’m gonna jump on the bandwagon with all the ‘above’ who want to see this actually get produced. Its apparent that a lot of us Jeep fans have been awaiting something just like this as we’ve been crossing our fingers for too long! And yes, I would buy one tomorrow!
B. Davis on 31 Jul 2007 at 10:31 am #
I was at Camp Jeep this past weekend and saw the JT. It looks great!!!! I would own one in a heartbeat, but agree that they need to move the spare
Yeti on 01 Aug 2007 at 10:39 am #
Would love to have one.
Move the spare.
Real tailgate.
Diesel option.
One real request that I haven’t seen yet: Fully mechanically engine. Your true market for this vehicle is going to be the your guy who doesn’t need a full size truck for his loads. He is going to want to play in it. He doesn’t want to worry about frying his computer chips if he hits that pond (like you all haven’t tried it before – lol) the wrong way.
Guys(& Girls) who buy this will want it as a crawler or a mudder, they want it not as a ‘true daily driver’ but as their fun vehicle. Re-enforce that frame, let it be able to tow something.
Not a single person buy this will be worried how ‘fast’ it will go, they will think more of what challenges can I overcome with it.
Mark on 09 Aug 2007 at 1:21 pm #
How and who do I contact at Jeep to convince them to produce the JT. I called
my local Jeep dealer and he said that corporate really takes interest input from the consumer now instead from the dealers. Obviously this makes sense. Phone numbers, e-mail addresses and mailing addresses would be required. Today I called Jeep Chrysler and got the standard answers but a request was entered. But this is a weak approach. If this vehicle is going to be produced we all need to have a more concise and organized approach.
Mechanically I hope they use 44′s front and rear with some sort of locking device and the frame will be fully boxed with a good cross over steering design. When I called the dealer yesterday he told me that the 4 cyl diesel engine that was offered in the Liberty is no longer avaliable. Therefore the only disel engine in the whole Jeep lineup is the Mercedes Benz built 3.0L V6 engine found on the Grand Cherrokee. I hope they install that engine in the JT = 376 pounds-feet of torque at 1,600-2,800 rpm, as well as 215 horsepower at 3,800 rpm. It looks like the block and heads are alumunum which means that they must be using iron liners for the cylinders. If so then this engine could weigh in at about 400 to 500 pounds max.
I agree with a folding down tailgate and I would hope the the cab will be a hard top with no sun roof / canvas setup like the Gladiator. For the past 20+ years I have been a 2nd gen Toyota 4X4 pickup man. That truck has been the best small 4X4 pickup on the market period especially for the kind of roack cawling that I do in Nevada and Utah. I have used parts from Marlin, All Pro, DOA racing etc. Up until the JT no other truck that has come on the market in the past 20+ years can match its strenght, depenability and capability. Toyota has gone away from its mini truck roots and has gone mainstream. The JT in my opinion could be a contender to compete with the old Toyota pickup which has served me faithfully for 2 decades.
The fuel situation in this counrty will never go back to the days of $1.50 – $1.65 PG Premium like is was back in 2001. Diesels and very small and very high efficent gas engines are the future. I hope Jeep understabds that and puts the aformentioned diesel in the JT.
mark on 10 Aug 2007 at 2:04 am #
Previously not a hugh fan of Jeeps but if this model comes to Australia I will be the first in line with cash in hand! Brilliant design! Make it happen!
Bruce on 14 Aug 2007 at 4:05 pm #
I like it! I also like the idea of a diesel option – would make a great play truck as well as a daily driver.
nelson on 14 Aug 2007 at 5:05 pm #
I have a H2 recovery vehicle, an XJ, and if they make this truck with the CRD, manual trans, 4:1 low t-case, locking front and rear dana 44′s it would be the king of the off road because it does not have all the fat that current trucks have. I would buy one and make it my H1 recovery vehicle.
Kevin on 16 Aug 2007 at 6:10 pm #
DO IT! Forget the JT nameplate. We have too many alpha character names now! Name it the Gladiator. If the guys at Chrysler can’t see what we see in the Gladiator, at least get this thing rolling. They’ll see in a matter of a few months they should’ve went with the Gladiator concept to begin with. Jeep needs to get back into the truck segment. The cute utes are a hit in that segment, but the truck segment needs some good mid-size competition. Toyota owns it – let’s take it back! Build it and I will speak for the masses it will sell faster than you can make ‘em!!! All that being said, make it more practical. The bed needs some work…it’s too shallow and not long enough. Get rid of the swing away tail gate and put a real tailgate that drops down. Move the spare to either the tailgate or really doing something original….um, the side of the bed? Make it out class the comp w/ the 4.7L motor or the CRD as an options, leaf springs in the rear for hauling and towing and use the Rubicon Unlimited JK as the platform. What are you waiting for?
Chad on 28 Aug 2007 at 10:08 am #
US “Big 3″ – take heads out of A**
JEEP BUILD THIS TRUCK! Prefer CRD, man, 4:1 and 44′s but I’ll swap in new drivetrain if needed – just build it.
Matt on 04 Sep 2007 at 11:44 pm #
I wish they would build the Gladiator first and foremost. But I would gladly settle for a JT!
Ben on 09 Sep 2007 at 2:21 pm #
I like it, but there could be some improvements:
I dislike the way that the bed is a complete piece with the rest of the cab. it looks way too much like a suzuki samuri.
put a true bed on it, including a real tailgate. Find a new place to put the spare tire…a full bed is a useless bed.
Just by looking at it, it looks like there is a huge blind spot on the pillar between the rear window and the doors.
I wish I wish I wish that jeep would come out with a competent pickup style vehicle. if anybody can do it, i have faith in Jeep
Matt on 11 Sep 2007 at 12:10 am #
i agree ben…put the spare on the side….use the jk wrangler platform, add leaf springs like in the military prototype, but add a separate bed with a drop down tailgate and PRESTO…I’d buy one…To be honestI could live with the unibody/bed structure as long as they relocated the spare, put a drop down tailgate on it, and added leaf springs.
Abe on 11 Sep 2007 at 11:49 am #
The JT would definitely be a hot seller. But add the option of a CRD and extended cab with a longer bed and people will standing in line to buy this truck. I’ll be one of those prospective customers in that waiting line. PLEASE PLACE THIS TRUCK INTO PRODUCTION.
Bert de Waal on 11 Sep 2007 at 8:07 pm #
I’ll buy whatever truck jeep builds, JUST BUILD IT! Gladiator, JT, whatever, I’m there!
Matt on 12 Sep 2007 at 11:05 pm #
Has anyone seen or heard of a Jeep JT brochure? I have one for the Gladiator, just wondered if there was one in print for the JT.
bob morane on 14 Sep 2007 at 7:10 am #
Is it official ?? Can i wait for it? Here (in france) Pick up trucks just start to be a real crazinness JUST SELL IT !!
Matt on 18 Sep 2007 at 6:20 pm #
Has the JT debuted at SEMA yet? What about at NAIA? When are those shows? Isn’t SEMA in September?
Just wondering about the reaction.
Matt on 19 Sep 2007 at 7:16 pm #
Today (Sept. 19, 2007) Jeep officially announced the production of the military version of the JK Wrangler today. 2 door and 4 door–both on the same frame….so the 2 door has a cargo bed. Put a aftermarket fiberglass top on it and you’ve got a JT. Right now being offered to foreign governments……..Maybe they will bring it home to the citizens of the US……………….
Ant on 25 Sep 2007 at 5:08 pm #
I love the concept on this, diesel all the way though….
thought on the short box, what about a pull out box extender, pull the tail gate down, pull out the extension to accommodate longer stuff if needed, probably a big engineering pain.
otherwise I would buy one in a second.
Jake on 25 Sep 2007 at 10:49 pm #
Someone needs to slap the people at Jeep who decide what concepts hits the road and what dosen’t! Im restoring a 1949 Jeep Truck and 2009 I plan to be done with it. Now it would be pretty cool to have 2 Jeep Trucks side-by-side with excatly 60 years difference. I’ll buy it if it were under 30 grand, had the spare on the side, a diesal, 5-speed, terra low transfer case, lockers, dana 44s front & rear with 4:10 gears, able to carry at most 800lbs in the bed, tow 6,000lbs, beefer frame, had an inteior thats simple(no fancy power windows, door locks, mirrors,ect), a real tailgate, and every thing else the same as the concept. All I need to know is who to yell at to get one! BUILD IT!! The public has been waiting long enough for a new Jeep Truck!
admin on 25 Sep 2007 at 10:52 pm #
Jake, great comment. I totally agree with you.
Stephen on 08 Oct 2007 at 1:11 pm #
BUILD IT !!!!! Period end of story just build it. I for one would buy one in a minute. Drop one of the lame models they have in the their lineup to build a real Jeep in a pick-up mode.
Scott on 10 Oct 2007 at 2:20 pm #
I’m a happy original owner of a 2000 2-door Cherokee Sport. The reason I still have it is there is nothing else out there I like, plus after 128k trouble-free miles not even as much as a light bulb has burned out. The new 2008 Liberty is a nice effort, but it’s no Cherokee. Jeep, please build this JT! My Cherokee isn’t going to run forever… Or is it? I’m again ready to give you a pile of cash! Give me something tempting to buy!
Jacques on 13 Oct 2007 at 2:48 pm #
Drop the Compass, Commander and Patriot to free up production capacity. Then build lots of JT’s!!
ErrorS on 28 Oct 2007 at 2:50 am #
Most concepts don’t look practical.. cool, but something most people wouldn’t buy.
This is something people would buy! It needs to be built, without any changes. The new Jeeps are horrible, I wont have any decent offroad vehicles to buy in the future.. please build this, it’s great.
Marty on 02 Nov 2007 at 3:10 pm #
make mine a Diesel !!!
jake on 03 Nov 2007 at 9:51 pm #
i like turtles. build the JT.
LM on 04 Nov 2007 at 1:43 pm #
I’d buy one as soon is it became available. I’d prefer one with a CRD and locking front & rear Dana 44s and manual transmission. I like the small bed size, but would still get one if it was longer.
I went to the Jeep website (“Contact Us”, “NEW VEHICLE INFORMATION”, “Send Us an Email”) and requested information about the Jeep JT. Maybe if enough people bug them they’ll finally get the point.
M.Sullivan on 04 Nov 2007 at 10:33 pm #
I just saw the JT at the SEMA show and loved it right down to the steel wheels. I however preferred your Gladiator concept becuse of the diesel engine, heavier frame and more utilitarian bed design. Put my name on the order list, I have a deposit waiting.
tom gautreau on 07 Nov 2007 at 3:50 am #
would buy one in a minute.
saw it at sema.
everyone loved it.
tom gautreau
Jeff on 08 Nov 2007 at 1:50 pm #
I like the JT idea. I think it could still use some refinement, but I like the idea. The american car market is turning back twards smaller more sensable sized vehicles. Personally I think they should build two small trucks. One being a Jeep with the lift kit and big tires, offroad ready the day you drive it home. The second would be a rework of the M80 concept from 2002. Same platform, but no lift, more pavement friendly tires, etc. They could have an entire catalog of after market stuff for them. Plus with a CRD and a manual they would be very easy on fuel.
ryan m on 11 Nov 2007 at 6:41 pm #
I love it and would buy in a second. The most interesting and buildable concept I’ve seen in a long time.
Matt on 12 Nov 2007 at 12:02 am #
Did they just show this thing recently at Sema because there has been a flood of responses recently?
I wish they would build it with a drop down (conventional) tailgate; find a better place for the spare.
They’re prob. not gonna build it. DaimlerChrysler teased and teased us with a Jeep truck. I wonder if Chrysler LLC has better marketing sense about how strong of a demand for a Jeep truck there is. Especially one with Wrangler styling cues…
Louie on 12 Nov 2007 at 5:20 pm #
I’ll take it as is!!! Motor, Color, Tailgate, Spare Tire, Bed Length. Today ?
General on 13 Nov 2007 at 1:12 pm #
Please, Please, Please!!!!!! Build it!!! I will sell my Liberty and my 1990 wrangler for the JT. It would be the perfect vehicle. Fun in the sun, fun in the winter, fun off road, and also usefull with the pickup bed.
Mike on 13 Nov 2007 at 3:21 pm #
They better build this. The only thing truly “Jeep” anymore is the Wrangler(2dr). Seeing the JT took me back to the first time I saw a Scrambler (CJ-8) on the beach when I was a kid. I would buy one of these in a heartbeat. They should really take a look back to the Scrambler and do a removable hard top complete w/ fold down windshield. It would also be nice to see them have a bare-bones option similar to the current Wrangler X. An absolute necessity though is price point. If they make it into the 18k price range they’ll fly off the shelves, but I fear that’ll be impossible with a diesel option looking at the hefty upgrade to get a CRD in the Cherokee.
Mike on 13 Nov 2007 at 3:49 pm #
OK, so they already have a removable top, but good news. They moved the spare tire to the tailgate. Still a standard JEEP swing out tailgate though. Baby steps. Here’s the SEMA video from motortrend.
http://www.motortrend.com/av/autoshow/112_0711_jeep_jt_2007_sema
Matt on 21 Nov 2007 at 2:06 am #
Mike,
If the Wrangler(2door) is a true jeep, then so is the Wrangler(4door). How can improving its utility decrease its “jeepness”?
People said the same thing about the cj-6 and cj-8(scrambler) when they came out.
I, too, though would really enjoy them producing this jt or better yet, a gladiator.
James on 23 Nov 2007 at 2:52 am #
I would buy the JT in a heartbeat. especially if the CRD and manual tranny were available! Please don’t chicken out on producing this sure success!
Casey on 25 Nov 2007 at 11:32 pm #
Wish list: conventional tailgate, CRD, manual, removeable top… but it really doesn’t matter, I’ll buy it if they build it.
bh84 on 30 Nov 2007 at 11:22 am #
Just in case Jeep actually reads this…which I hope they do….Please build this vehicle….it is what Jeep is all about.
RICO Laws on 30 Nov 2007 at 11:00 pm #
To Matt -
The 4 dr jeep wrangler is FWD standard, decreasing its “jeepiness”
Anyway, to Chrysler, please build this right now. I’ll take it as it is, but it would be nice to have a 6 spd. and a decent stereo standard. I will upgrade it anyway, so just give me slots to shove in some 6x9s a place to put my subs and i’ll buy it if it’s under 17gs-ish. more than that, ill just wait until the next year and buy a new one year old. Either way, you get my fat wad of cash. so just build it. Please.
RICO Laws on 30 Nov 2007 at 11:07 pm #
Oh, and one more thing. I assumed the top and doors were removable because of the Wrangler. But some of these comments said that they weren’t. I don’t know, but if they arent, fix it. Make the top and doors removable. If they aren’t removable, i’m not payin the 17 that i said i would. 15g. So i can make the top and doors removable myself.
LM on 01 Dec 2007 at 5:32 pm #
Oh yes, the doors must be removable. I had just made the assumption they were, too. I wouldn’t even buy one if they weren’t. Then it would just be ordinary.
Matt on 04 Dec 2007 at 1:31 am #
Rico,
Not FWD standard on the JK 4 door… RWD standard, though the vast majority are 4WD.
RICO Laws on 04 Dec 2007 at 6:36 pm #
Matt-
You’re right. 2WD standard, my bad. I agree that the 2 dr is more “jeepy” but I can’t explain how. Everyone has a different opinion.
Kyle on 07 Dec 2007 at 4:45 am #
Bah, too many picky people. I’ll take the JT in any form as long as it says Jeep on it. I don’t care about a tailgate or if the doors and top come off (granted, it would be nice), I just want to see this beautiful machine come rolling out of the factory with my name on it. But I must agree that simple is better. Most of us have loved Jeeps since we were old enough to pronounce the name, and they didn’t have power anything back then. So I’m happy with simple. Give me a steering wheel, a seat, and a CRD (had to throw that one in there) and Jeep can just tell me where to pick up my new pickup.
Kyle on 07 Dec 2007 at 4:49 am #
Compass and Patriot…. I hope the designers/advisers of these projects are in the unemployment line, Jeep doesn’t need any more mistakes like these.
Chuck on 07 Dec 2007 at 11:27 pm #
Agree keep it simple. The more off the shelf stuff they use, the more likley it is to go into my (and your) garage. Finally a small pickup that can go off road and I don’t have to buy a bunch of aftermarket stuff to get it up off the ground. I drive an 05 Frontier… NISMO my butt. Even after a 3″ lift I’m still draggin where my buddy’s stock JK rides high. The extra wheelbase for a crew cab is a killer as well. This is a true turn key operation which will go over HUGE with my wife (and other spouses as well I’m sure). I hope we hear something soon. I want this vehicle yesterday! Spare location… don’t care, engine – don’t care, tranny – don’t care… Heck I’ll even buy the one SkunkWerks has been thrashin around in as long as sooner is not later.
ScramblerKen on 08 Dec 2007 at 10:18 pm #
I saw the beast at Camp Jeep this year, and had a nice chat with one of the product designers. I hope Jeep does build this vehicle as this has been something many of us have wanted for a long time. This would be one of the only true ‘go anywhere’ trucks that is also a convertable.
A small truck like this is a bit of a niche, but that is what Jeep has always done well with. This could easily be the handy second vehicle for many households, and it would be great on those weekend trips to the home improvement centers, or a fun time out off-roading.
I still would prefer a drop-down tail gate and a diesel option, but there is so much more to like about this true Jeep that I would live with the swing-gate and the standard Wrangler V6.
Hopefully Jeep is listening, and please build me one!
eric on 09 Dec 2007 at 7:05 pm #
is this site going to be updated? new blog posts? news about the JT? i’ve been looking for something like that for a while…
Joe on 10 Dec 2007 at 9:32 pm #
If this thing is really based on the J8 platform, then they should just build the J8 pickup in the US as the JT with an engine swap to meet emissions. If I recall correctly the J8 has a D44 front with JK front suspension, D60 rear with leaf springs and a 2.8 CRD. The 2.8 CRD won’t meet US emissions; but the 3.0 CRD in the WK or the new Cummins 4.2 v6 (2009/2010) which was durability tested in a Durango (with a DOE partnership) would.
Scott Ewing on 11 Dec 2007 at 2:48 pm #
I have been holding on to my money waiting for this. I just found out that Hummer is showing the HX concept at Detroit and it may be available as an SUT. Jeep needs to move on this if they don’t want to lose my money to Hummer!
Gerald Cucarola on 12 Dec 2007 at 8:23 pm #
Here we go again… Get everyone excited about a jeep truck and then don’t build it.
No wonder the American car manufacturers are failing. They won’t listen to their customers.
My hat is off to Ford who cancelled the tarus and then after all the customer flack brought the vehicle back. I would not have one.
The new jeep citrus line up……….. Jeep wranglers and trucks with V-8′s. The orange, the mango, the lime, the banana, the apple, the tangerine, the peach. Nice colors.
Like I said I will buy a truck build it
Mark on 14 Dec 2007 at 9:57 pm #
Please biuld it with a total rag top cab. I have already told my wife I am getting one!!
Dave M on 16 Dec 2007 at 9:53 pm #
We are a shop that specializes in building Jeep vehicle (mainly Wrangler). One thing to say; Chrysler-BUILD IT & we will buid them up. Keep it simple; straight axles, manual case, small entry level engine, maybe a small diesel, and a mid sized V8. Offer base level body clear up to top of the line with everything available. Lastly, no brainer, base it off of the current Wrangler, for some currently available parts interchange.
nick on 17 Dec 2007 at 10:55 pm #
build it. big tires. 5 speed. heavy frame. back spare. removable top ===> could be a monster
RICO Laws on 21 Dec 2007 at 1:39 pm #
umm…so wheres the news? i come to this web site at least once a week looking for news but i have never seen this site updated. IS there any news or did the makers of this website die?
T.ribal J.eep on 23 Dec 2007 at 4:50 pm #
for those on FACEBOOK. There is a group: JEEP:Build A Truck
Join up & forget about it, let the numbers do the rest.
Dan Darst on 24 Dec 2007 at 1:52 pm #
keep the diesel for usable low end torque, mount the spare on the roof, give it a usable tail gate, have military axles as an option.
Open Channel D on 25 Dec 2007 at 2:23 am #
Dan Darst,
You nailed it. Also, it will sell way more units with a diesel and smaller tires without the lift kit. Make those an upgrade option and they’ll cover the nut on the base entry model.
This is freakin’ PERFECT for my ranch in AZ. I’m sick of hauling water in a Mahindra tractor!
Mark on 30 Dec 2007 at 8:45 pm #
Also I would like the interior to be bare bones as well. No carpet, vinyl or rubber floor covering, and make the dash with the old round gauges. One reason I have not purchased a new Jeep (and continue to drive my old reliable Jeep with a million miles) is the new ones are too dressed up. There are a lot of “Jeep Guys” who want Jeeps.
If they build it and price it right I will have one. I already have the money put back.
Mark
Randy on 31 Dec 2007 at 10:24 pm #
I think the JT is a great idea. Please made it in several cab configurations. I would like an extended cab version if you will. The extra space behind the seat is really needed.
John on 02 Jan 2008 at 11:42 am #
Build it Jeep! Make mine a 3.0 CRD w/air, 5 spd, 4.0 transfer, manual hubs, improved D44′s front and rear, no carpet, no power convenience group, and a pickup tailgate.
g johns on 06 Jan 2008 at 2:59 pm #
BUILD_BUILD_BUILD!!!!!!!!!!
preston on 06 Jan 2008 at 10:18 pm #
I’m not crazy on the unibody design of the JT. Give me a Jeep Gladiator. Don’t like the long wheel base on the Gladiator? Why not get rid of those useless seats in the back. And move the spare to the tailgate. That’s what i would jump in line for.
shane on 07 Jan 2008 at 11:01 am #
THIS IS A NO-BRAINER!!
why would you not sell this to the public?
Tren on 07 Jan 2008 at 2:32 pm #
Bring it on!!! Been waiting for for this kind of jeep since prodution stopped on the last pick up. Crazy cool looks and am already thinking of ways to eplain to my wife why we HAVE to own one.
Nick on 07 Jan 2008 at 2:57 pm #
Exactly what I need! Please build this vehicle. A small displacement, clean deisel with a stick shift would make it absoultely perfect.
Hans on 08 Jan 2008 at 8:55 am #
Build it and I’ll buy it!
Max on 09 Jan 2008 at 9:32 am #
My feedback is from Moscow: gentlemen, give this car a chance – it will surely find its customer. I’d like to have such a car in my garage down here in Russia. I trust I am not the only one here.
Justin Thyme on 10 Jan 2008 at 12:11 am #
my bet is that we’ll know in about 4 days whether or not they’re gonna build it. the 2009 dodge ram debut is on the 13th, i believe, so i’m sure they’ll unveil it (if they decided to put it in production) around that time. i’ve been waiting to know the outcome of this since i first saw the JT in moab, back at easter jeep safari!!!
FullSizeR-(Mud-Stud) on 10 Jan 2008 at 4:16 pm #
A JT JEEP PICKUP TRUCK IS WAY OVER DUE, “GET HER DONE”, BEFORE GM COMES OUT WITH THE H3T HUMMER PICKUP TRUCK. AND PLEASE DON’T MAKE THE JT ANY SMALLER THEN THE SIZE OF A DODGE DAKOTA. ALSO, HAS TO HAVE A TAILGATE & V8. “KEEP~0N~JEEP’N”, Mud-Stud
CJ7Leonard on 11 Jan 2008 at 9:04 pm #
Give me a CRD JT with an 8′ Plywood Rack that goes over the cab and I will be quite content. I want a Jeep, but I need a truck.
NATHAN on 14 Jan 2008 at 8:06 pm #
4.7L V8, 4-door version without taking it out of the 5′ bed, SOLD
Tito Runyon on 15 Jan 2008 at 1:19 pm #
Im a big jeep fan, but sadly got rid of my 88 YJ while i’m goin’ through school for an economy car due to repairs and gass. I’m no fan of the JK especially the 4 doors, where is the freedom? Though My YJ’s and CJ’s only get older. My first vehicle was a truck and love the utility aspects of the design. JT J8 what ever you wanna call it you can garuntee i will do everything in my power to attain one even give up my gass milage!
Kendal Hemphill on 16 Jan 2008 at 1:56 am #
This vehicle is long overdue, but there are two things it has to have. The top has to come off (ragtop and removable hardtop preferred), and the tailgate has to fold down, not to the side. No wiggle room on those two points.
Build it.
Josiah Julin on 17 Jan 2008 at 2:12 pm #
This truck is a very interesting concept. I love smaller pick-up formats and currently drive an extended cab Tacoma. I like the convenience of the space behind the seats. My suggestion would be to add at least 4 to 6 inches of space in an extended cab version. I would gladly give up that distance in bed length if the overall body length had to remain the same.
matt on 18 Jan 2008 at 11:43 am #
they’ll never produce this, sadly
Billy on 19 Jan 2008 at 2:17 pm #
Have faith Matt, someday they will. As for me, I am not a big fan of the unibody design as someone else said before me, but I still wouldn’t think twice about buying one. I’m hoping there will be other color options besides the flesh color.
Matt on 23 Jan 2008 at 2:12 pm #
I sure hope Jeep builds this one! I currently have a 1988 Jeep Comanche pickup truck, all original, but with 220,000 miles on it, it’s begining to wear out and so I only use it for local trips. Would love to have a new Jeep pickup truck, and this concept looks like a very good one. I would move the spare tire to the side of the bed, and would want mine with a manual transmission and a removable roof panel (either soft or hard is OK with me).
matt on 24 Jan 2008 at 12:19 pm #
i hope they do build it as does everyone else on here, but they’re not going to if they believe they can’t appeal to others besides Jeep enthusiasts or an even smaller group: Jeep Truck enthusiasts–Comanche/Scrambler enthusiasts.
They would have to be convinced it will attract probable Frontier/Tacoma buyers to consider another option.
matt on 24 Jan 2008 at 12:29 pm #
plus if it attracts Wrangler and Dakota buyers, how will that be a good deal for Chrysler?
It might attract some Wrangler buyers(but so did the JK 4 door and it was successful)–but most consider Dakota to be in a completely different segment–not aimed at the same people.
I think if they made the JT/Gladiator/J8 with the correct features (as previously mentioned–conventional tailgate, better spare placement [I liked it on the side of the bed as in the Gladiator concept, but certainly not IN the bed], and an extended cab or even 4 door option) then it could certainly take a chomp at Tacoma/Frontier.
Tacomas attract younger buyers. They look sharp but are practical. A jeep truck that is practical would look sharper and “cooler”!
matt on 24 Jan 2008 at 12:30 pm #
and Jeep has a bullet-proof reliability reputation that rivals Toyota if Chrysler doesn’t drop the ball and decrease quality.
Chuck on 24 Jan 2008 at 9:54 pm #
Speaking as an owner of an 05 Frontier the thing that would get me to convert would be a two door, short bed. I already have a crew cab and think the latest offering by Nissan of an extended bed is a mistake. If I want to haul more than a few small things, I’ll buy a full size truck or pull a trailer. The four door mid-sized truck market is saturated… Produce something that few offer (off-road capable SMALL pickup) and you will see that there is still a market for such a vehicle. My Frontier is nearly paid off and the JT is the only thing that could possibly tempt me to have four more years of payments.
matt on 25 Jan 2008 at 12:14 pm #
i said there should be an extra cab option IN ADDITION to the short cab. Not in place of…
you bought an extended cab at one point in life…someone else who needs a new extended cab might opt for the jeep over the frontier/tacoma….
Mark on 27 Jan 2008 at 10:02 pm #
Y wait just buy a 4 door and step up and convert it. I am waiting to sell my 60th anniv to do just that. http://orlando.craigslist.org/car/531174195.html
robb on 28 Jan 2008 at 12:22 am #
Chrysler announced they would be building a number of wranglers for the US military including truck versions. I assume they’re talking about the JT or a similar version they’ve been building for the Egyptian military for years (leaf springs vs coils).
Hopefully some of these will filter into the civilian market.
Kenny on 28 Jan 2008 at 5:44 pm #
With today’s fuel prices people are probably thinking twice about the huge truck that they just had to have. Throw in a diesel and this truck will sell. I have always been a jeep fan and have always prefered the small truck over the big ones so, I’ll take one.
NATHAN on 28 Jan 2008 at 8:55 pm #
Looks like Hummer is thinking of something similar by adding a 5′ bed with the V8 option to the H3. From what I’ve read, it seems this H3T will make production. Jeep had better compete.
http://www.gmhummer.com/timeline/2009/2009HummerH3T.htm
JPC on 29 Jan 2008 at 10:05 am #
1. Some rear seat/shelf for storage if not for passengers
2. Fold down tailgate for hauling longer items
3. Turbo diesel
4. Move the spare
matt on 29 Jan 2008 at 12:42 pm #
It sickens me that jeep(chrysler) will allow Hummer(gm) to beat it to the punch. Jeep has always been first in everything.
–First SUV(Willys Wagon 4×4)
—The MB and
The CJ2A inspired a world of imitators…The first Land Rover was inspired by the MB and even made using MB parts. Toyota FJ might as well stand for “Foreign Jeep” as it was almost an exact copy
Jeff on 30 Jan 2008 at 8:01 am #
I am surprised nobody in here has latched on to this.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/jim-press-chrysler-sees-market-for-very-small-pickup-trucks.html#more-6437
leftlane news has a partial reprint of an interview with jim press were he says that “very small” pickup’s are chrysler’s future. The author of the article noted the M80 as the most likely. However like I posted earlier, I think both the M80 and JT should be brought to market.
matt on 30 Jan 2008 at 12:24 pm #
the most promising news i’ve heard, jeff. much more promising than the production of the j8 military jeep truck.
It is such a no-brainer to us the consumers. I’ve been wondering for a while….WHY WHY WHY are there no compact pickups. Nissans used to have hardbody pickups, Toyotas used to be much smaller; S-10′s were small in their original form. Now that gas prices are hitting the roof, what do automakers do? Make all their former compact pickups into mid-size models.
BUT if they are gonna go back to making compact pickups—-I, for one, will not buy one if the puss it up, shape it like a Saturn, and base it on a car platform or make another Honda Ridgeline.
Please feed my macho perception of myself and make it tough and practical simultaneously. The old compacts (from the 80′s and early nineties did that; see: S-10, Comanche, Ranger, Toyota hilux, Nissan Hardbody…)
The JT is PERFECT. Undeniably tough and competent off road. That what a Jeep is since the MB. Very small(which lend to better fuel economy), nimble….but tough as hell and capable!
Why not put a small diesel in there to stick with our theme, Chrysler? Conventional tailgate, relocate spare(on the side preferably)—-removable roof is GREAT(since its a Jeep)–I would like some form of extended cab also(GLadiator concept) but will buy one without the extended cab (JT)..would do better offroad anyway.
For Pete’s sake Chrysler, listen to the buying public! You listened to us on the 4door Wrangler finally, and uh humm, I believe it has been a raving success.
RICO Laws on 04 Feb 2008 at 11:37 pm #
Jeff-
because that is the ugliest thing i have ever seen. If that ugly SOB becomes avaliable to the public and the JT doesnt, Chrysler is doomed to failure, which is what it deserves if it doesnt make the JT.
Jeff on 15 Feb 2008 at 2:08 pm #
Okay so the M80 isn’t the best concept. For me, I would take the M80 over the JT. Just my opinion. I don’t really need an “off-road” truck. I just need a compact truck with some guts. Just a little something to drive on the bad days so the Camaro doesn’t get her feet wet.
How about we go back in time just a little farther to 1999. The purely concept never meant for production dodge Power Wagon Concept. If they took that and scaled it down about 40%, maybe that could be a platform mate to the JT.
The one thing that everyone in here needs to realize, is that the Jeep truck market, all be it vocal, is small. There will be more people looking to buy compact trucks for weekend runs to home depot then off-roading. So in order to make a business case for the JT, ChryCo will need to piggy back it on a cash cow. IE another compact truck or SUV most likely under the Dodge brand. So that having been said until there is an outcry from the consumers for such a cash cow the JT hangs in limbo.
Now with Jim Press making comments about small trucks being in ChryCo’s future, maybe they are seeing the market that we all think is there. Now if they can bring to market vehicles that are truely modern and of high quality, we will all be happy. My biggest fear is not that they won’t built them. But rather they built a POS more akin to the early ’80s.
RICO Laws on 21 Feb 2008 at 11:55 pm #
I take back my comment about Chrysler deserving to fail for not making the jeep JT. NOW, they deserve failure for making the Dodge Challenger SRT-8, a rear drive remake of a classic sports car with a 6.1 liter V8 and 425 HP and 420 ft/lbs, only available in automatic.
It actually makes me sick
Scrambled on 23 Feb 2008 at 10:15 pm #
just got back from the Milwaukee auto show, the JT was there and looking good. If they can get it reasonably close to the concept, I’ll just need to know what to put on the check.
JLT on 25 Feb 2008 at 8:04 pm #
I would definitely buy a JT. Are you listening Jeep? Keep it below $25k and drop a diesel engine in it that could burn commercial or bio and you’d have a winner. I’m a former Jeep owner (2 CJ’s) waiting for you guys to make something exciting that will bring me back into the fold.
Preston Spencer on 02 Mar 2008 at 2:56 pm #
SOLD. I would buy one if jeep builds it.
Robert Medlen on 04 Mar 2008 at 10:07 pm #
C’mon Jeep, you know you want to. I’ve been waiting since 03 to see the Gladiator go into production. I don’t care how you do it, just give us a Wrangler based pickup!!
Timothy Saeger on 06 Mar 2008 at 5:02 am #
Currently own a 99′ Wrangler Sport and am looking for a nice hauler! This would be my answer! I’ve always been eyeing the AEV Brute conversion and this thing would be it for me!
How cool would that be to be able to go on any obsticle and have the utility of a pickup! WOWOW!
matt on 06 Mar 2008 at 1:43 pm #
why not build it with all the configurations that the wrangler unlimited has: regular 4wd(affordable); Rubicon 4wd; and 2wd. An extended cab would be great. AT LEAST offer a BENCH seat option with a pull down console/armrest with center seatbelts so 2 adults and one child/very small person could ride.
Glad to see they put the spare on the tailgate…wish they could engineer that tailgate to drop down(conventional style)…if not it’ll do as is….
Tommo on 12 Mar 2008 at 6:59 am #
We need jeep to release a ute like this in Australia. it would go off!
Dont put the spare on the tailgate, they need to produce cab-chassis model and put it under a dropside trayback.
G on 18 Mar 2008 at 8:11 pm #
I currently own at 00 TJ, and can not wait to add this to my driveway!
Alex on 25 Mar 2008 at 8:07 am #
Just build the thing already, everyone I know can’t wait for it! (Hopefully a sport quad could fit in the bed with the tailgate down)
DJF on 26 Mar 2008 at 1:31 pm #
The JT is a homerun. I have owned 4 CJ’s. Currently have a ’79 CJ-7 completely built up.
Would sell my Tacoma for the JT in a heartbeat. Loose the swing gate and go traditional tilt down. I hope it will have solid axles and a V6.
Don’t let this one slip away guys.
Tim on 26 Mar 2008 at 4:15 pm #
I want a Rubicon pkg JT with a diesel. I really don’t think thats too much to ask for. I’d sell the house, wife and dog (maybe not the dog) for this truck.
Danielle on 26 Mar 2008 at 8:46 pm #
I totally would but a JT. Definitely go with a diesel option, manual transmission maybe. Need to move the spare. Love the idea this truck! They really need to put it into production!!!
Scott on 27 Mar 2008 at 4:30 pm #
Build it already!!!!! I want one, come on I need to add Jeep pick-up to the to my group of 7 other Jeeps.
Daily Driver on 28 Mar 2008 at 6:32 am #
Needless to say I want one – Diesel, all the better and manual trans a plus !!
When are the dealers going to get some solid info???????
Mikey Mule on 31 Mar 2008 at 3:36 pm #
You guys have not figured this out yet?? AES the guys that designed the Bute are holding the cards on this one. They designed it, jeep likes it but The Brute folks are going to recover their investment plus profit and then sell the design to jeep and manufacture the components.
It will be a few years before this happens I’m sure.
Mikey Mule on 31 Mar 2008 at 3:39 pm #
Correction, AEV holds the Brute Design.
Matt Groom on 31 Mar 2008 at 6:05 pm #
Build it with the 2.8L CRD, or the 3.0 Turbo-Diesel, make the Tail gate a more conventional style, and leave off all the bells and whistles that nobody wants or needs for a work truck, and I’ll definitely buy one. No Diesel, no deal.
Ben on 01 Apr 2008 at 10:56 am #
It’s a fricken unibody?!? I thought this was supposed to be an offroad capable turck?!?
matt on 01 Apr 2008 at 11:17 am #
Ben, Wranglers are unibodies. Humvees are unibodies. Land Rover Series and Defenders are unibodies. How will it being a unibody diminish its offroad capability? It is still body on frame. Its not a crossover from a car platform. It’s an unlimited wrangler with the rear doors welded shut.
The Honda Ridgeline is a crossover with a car platform (frontwheeldrive) underneath. I think that is the type of vehicle you are thinking of, and I share your disdain for that type of vehicle being called a truck.
However, the JT has a TRUCK chassis. So what if the bed and the cab do not have a split between them?
It’s the drivetrain and chassis that determine a vehicle’s capability and toughness.
For that matter, you could mount a Camaro body on a Z71 or FX4 chassis and have an offroad capable vehicle. It’d be ugly as hell though. And just wrong. As wrong as calling the Ridgeline a truck. Hey, I think I could make a better case for the Camaro Z71 being called a truck than a Ridgeline! It’s not just the bed/body that makes a truck a truck.
Mikey Mule, where do you get your info??
Tim on 01 Apr 2008 at 9:20 pm #
I will give my teenage son my JK, after I spend $8,000 on upgrades, just to buy a stock JT so I can spend another $8,000 on it! Make it a 2010 model and its done, thats when he gets his license!
Come on Jeep…… BUILD IT!
Don Gillis on 06 Apr 2008 at 8:13 pm #
I hope they put the Jeep JT into production. This would be the next vehicle I would purchase.
Staff Sergeant O'Brien on 09 Apr 2008 at 1:47 pm #
I have always been a Jeep (Wrangler) fan for years. I currently, have the 08 JK Unlimited, and something like this is ideal for the usage other than the off roading aspect of the Jeep Truck, i.e. hitting the market for food, beer you know the good stuff. If this truck can do what my JK can do I am SOLD!!!! IF YOU MAKE THIS I WILL BUY IT!!! Jeep is one of the best off roading/ everyday use vehicles on the PERIOD!!! I have owned I few, and have even weeded out a BMW, and an Excursion because of how great the Jeep really is. When can we as buyers look get one of these, or even in a Biodiesel engine setup?
Jeff on 11 Apr 2008 at 12:52 pm #
Found this little tid bit over at left lane.
April11
“Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off a new range of four-cylinder diesel powerplants on Thursday. While most enthusiasts think of the SLR or AMG Black Series when they think of Mercedes-Benz performance, the new engine range promises to return above average performance while lowering the brand’s overall emissions and fuel economy.
The new range of 2.1L engines — which Mercedes began testing back in 2005 — will debut in the C-Class this fall. The powerhouse of the new family of four-cylinders will be used in the C 250 CDI. Thanks to twin-stage turbochargers, a more efficient exhaust system, intercoolers and a new fuel induction system, the range-topping 2.1L produces 204 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. Those figures are good enough to propel the C 250 CDI from a standstill to 60 in 7.7 seconds, yet the oil burner still returns 46 mpg.
Lesser C-Class diesel models will use the same 2.1L engine but with varying levels of power. The C 220 CDI will boast 170 horsepower while the 200 CDI will do with 136.
There are no current plans to bring the new engines to the U.S., but if Mercedes sees early success with its BlueTec diesels here, there is a strong chance the 2.1L mill will find its way across the pond.”
Since there is a sharing of brains agreement between ChryCo and the former German Masters, maybe this could be the first look at small diesels for a compact pickup. Besides nothing offsets R&D cost like mass production.
Shane on 13 Apr 2008 at 12:20 pm #
As the owner of a 2007 Rubicon. If you offer the jt in a rubicon package ie: Dana 44 front and rear,rock trac transfer case 4:1. Im in where do I put the money down.
Gerald on 14 Apr 2008 at 3:39 pm #
Like the old movie said build it and they will come. I know for sure that at least one would be sold here in Texas.
Scott on 14 Apr 2008 at 5:57 pm #
Come on guys what are you waiting for????????? Build it already!!!!!!!!!!
Scott on 14 Apr 2008 at 5:58 pm #
Ben;
It does have a regular frame underneath it, like the Wrangler.
Brian on 14 Apr 2008 at 7:28 pm #
I would buy one in a heart beat i like the tire on the side look and the tail gate should open like a truck not a jeep wrangler. but everything else is a good looking.
Trent on 16 Apr 2008 at 10:02 pm #
Build it!!! I have wanted a wrangler ever since before they were called that! The JT will be the best thing ever made from Jeep! Keep the Dana 60 from the Egyptian Jeep! Somebody give us a Cummins Turbo Diesel too!
Nate on 25 Apr 2008 at 1:05 am #
I have a jeep comanche and toyota tundra for light hauling if they made this beautiful machine i would sell both in a second for a deposit on one of these bad boys. A rubicon package with the CRD and ill sell my house and sleep in the back. Shutdown production of the Compass and make these and I wont regret the Jeep tattoo on my back.
Eric on 30 Apr 2008 at 1:45 pm #
I have a CJ, TJ, and an XJ and i must say that the look of the newer jeeps has not yet done a thing for me. The JT however is what i could really use. I cannot believe It has takin this long for jeep to get a little more serious about putting out another truck. Every Jeep i own i purchased used but if they would start production of the JT well then it looks like i will have the first car payment i have had in a long time!
Jeepee on 05 May 2008 at 7:50 pm #
You build it…. I will buy it… Lets do this all ready…
Dominic on 12 May 2008 at 1:31 pm #
I am sold. This would sure be my next purchase. BUILD IT!!!
T. Gallagher on 18 May 2008 at 11:37 am #
I say “enough with the dilly dally”! Just put the JT into production & again, Jeep will “set the stage” for things to come as it always has in the past. Don’t let this one get away! Jeep again needs a truck version in its line of “proven” vehicles, and I see this as being the next inovative design that Jeep enthusiast ask for,… and deserve!
Current vehicle: ’98 Wrangler 82000 mi 4.0 & going strong!
Previous vehicle ’88 Comanche 162000 mi 2.5 & looked & drove pretty much like new!
I’m sticking with Jeep and would buy a new JT no questions ask, plain & simple!
Kirk on 19 May 2008 at 6:49 pm #
I’m sick of this crap too!!! Jeep likes to use the words “Sport Utility”, but they just don’t offer enough utility for my needs any longer. I don’t need a glorified car. Jeep, please just keep Jeep a Jeep and satisfy your core buyers, or just do us all a favor and give it up! It’s bad enough the new wrangler’s body and hood feels like it will dent if you leaned on it. The only way I will buy this wrangler is to offer it in the JT platform. Jeep acts like it will be such a stretch and they’re not sure if there’s a market for it, WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No , There is no market for it. Just look at the jeep jamboree, WHICH YOU CANCELLED. Jeep could schedule a jamboree in every state and the turnout would be crazy. And guess what , if you built the JT alot of people would be driving it there. But that’s OK, Just keep denying the new wranglers sales are slowing down. True Jeep fans see right through this low grade exuse for a Wrangler!!! A wrangler is nothing but a toy in this day and age of $4 a gallon gas, and your sales now reflect that. It is not the vehicle it was when it was being used for farm work after WW2. At least people could use a truck for other things than just “playing” like an outdoorsman. Give us something that could really help us tackle the outdoors without hooking up a trailer first. Give the people something that they could use. When I was a teenager, my Dad needed a tough truck that would get him to and from work and could haul the wood that he cut for our wood burner. So he bought a brand new 1988 Comanche 4.0. Years later in july of 1996 he talked me into buying a brand new 1997 Wrangler 2.5, standard shift. That Jeep is still a daily driver, 204,000 miles on it. original motor and trans and No clutch work. BUT I REALLY NEED A TRUCK!!! Oh well , I’ll just have to buy a Nissan Frontier!!!!
Buddy Smith on 07 Jun 2008 at 5:36 pm #
Looks like A great start but I think engine problems are in the future with that 2.8L diesel. Should think about bring back the 4.0L I think that would do this truck some justice. PS. I would love to see this jeep at A good price for us poor folk.
Joseph Hunt on 14 Jun 2008 at 5:49 pm #
Seeing how the small 4×4 trucks suck in comparison to the prospect of the JT, seems to me it should be built. If it were truely to take from the wrangler, and with the base model concept shown it be the perfect truck for me, a young 20 something working for a living, and i”d buy as soon as possible. SO please jeep get rid of thoughs front wheel shame to jeep 4×4 and produce some worthy of the jeep title.
roy on 05 Jul 2008 at 1:49 am #
Listen to reason.
1.This rig need a true tail gate for putting in extra long loads, building materials and dirt bikes in the bed.
2.The tire needs to be stuffed under the bed of the truck for practical purposes. 3.Needs to pull at least 6000 – 8000 lbs to turn the heads of truck buyers needing to pull mid sized campers, trailers and tools.
4.Wife, kids and the dog need to be crammed in it too.
5. 2 size beds medium and large.
6. 2 size cabs 2 seats or 4 seats.
7. Diesel Sprinter van motor or gasser I don’t care
8. 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive to accommodate service businesses.
JOE on 10 Jul 2008 at 1:20 am #
I have a 1969 Gladiator, 1991 Comanche, and a 2007 Jeep Liberty.
My Dad has a 1951 Farm Jeep and a 1996 2 dr Cherokee Sport.
I would love one of these there a perfect jeep for today’s fuel problems.
Remember
It’s easy to be a truck. It’s hard to be a Jeep!
Stephen on 14 Jul 2008 at 11:53 am #
If Jeep announced the Gladiator was going into production, I would ride to my dealer immediately and demand to order one. I’d trade in my Chevy in a “Heartbeat.”
I don’t think Chrysler even realizes the brand power of the Jeep name. Brand loyalty is nearly a religion to most Jeepers. They are crazy to not produce this one. Unfortunately if they roll-out the JT, I can’t get one ’till the kids move out and that’s about 15 years from now…So MAKE THE GLADIATOR. I WILL BUY ONE.
calvin on 16 Jul 2008 at 4:55 am #
Best 4×4 so far with cool color & rims! Would like to have one soon..
calvin on 16 Jul 2008 at 5:20 am #
Hi Kirk.. You’re right.. If you do really need a working truck, then the new JT is absolutely not the right thing for you. Just buy a NISSAN and WORK HARD!
YOUR COMMENT HAS BEEN POSTED IN THE WRONG SITE!
Bob on 16 Jul 2008 at 10:43 am #
I am holding off buying a new vehicle til this one is ready. Make it this time guys…stop messing around. You know there is support for it.
Ben on 21 Jul 2008 at 3:55 pm #
None of the U.S. manufacturers have real “car people” remaining in top management. Wheel Lee Iacocca into the corner office and you’ll have JT’s, electric plug-ins, modern “el camino’s”, and huge profits within 18 months.
Edward on 06 Aug 2008 at 7:14 pm #
Right now I’m driving a 76 D100 with a long box step side. Im looking for a new small truck (smaller then mine). In a market where the small Dakota is getting bigger then my current 30 year old full size truck and everything is getting more and more complicated with wires, computers and other crap that goes wrong way too easy at the worse times. Make it so a duct tape fix can limp you home.
What I want in a Jeep truck:
BARE BONES: No GPS, power anything, traction controll, ac deleate? well, mabey heated seats for those -45 winter days. (if you cant find your way there and back without GPS, your hooped when it dies)
Box: little longer box (12″?), removeable top, built in tool compartments, optional clip in bench seat, factory rhyno lined, side mounted spare, optional side mounted jerry can.
Cab: Removable top, 40-20-40 bench that dries fast!, steel everything, basic AM FM CD, optional factory CB?, removable doors, drains in the floors.
Drive line: Diesel, Standard, lock 4 low/ high and standard 2wd, plane jane steel wheels, all the skid plates.
Others: Factory jack-all, Factory air compressor (tools and tires)
Call it the MACHO.
Josh on 10 Aug 2008 at 3:50 pm #
I have been wanting a Jeep truck ever since I seen the Jeep Gladiator concept. Honestly Jeep has no idea how big their trucks will be if they ever put one into production. I would buy a Jeep Gladiator in a heart beat because I WANT A JEEP TRUCK WITH A DIESEL! Even if Jeep doesn’t come out with a diesel option I would still go with a Jeep truck over any other on the market. I love Jeeps and I love trucks! Please put a truck into production there are a lot of people who want a diesel option in a truck. 2.8l CRD I4 Diesel is what we want with a Jeep truck!
Phil on 18 Aug 2008 at 12:47 pm #
Reiterating what others have said, but:
Price it less than 20k
Manual transmission
Hood/side/under mount for the spare, fold down tailgate
4 cyl turbo diesel
4wd
Barebones/minimalist interior (hose washable if possible)
Removable doors
I’d pre-order in a second. Otherwise, I’ll end up getting a Tacoma, which even though it misses some of these features is cheap and reliable.
/In the market for a serious camping/fishing/hunting/farm/utility/bov small diesel truck.
Phil on 19 Aug 2008 at 3:30 pm #
RE: what I said above.
I’d even take a gas version, 4-6 cyl with an auto tranny. Hoseout cab not required. Just make it.
Market it as an accessory vehicle, not a primary and keep most of the junk out of it.
Erik on 19 Aug 2008 at 7:23 pm #
C’mon guys! There is a market! There are lots of us out here tired of the plastic soccer mom vehicles and want a bit of the old Jeep balls back. Suggestion. Two body styles two door with a bed and four doors with the bed. Diesel/ biodiesel would be great but I would take gas. If not a removable roof how about a targa type top (metal) to minimize leaks in foul weather (it has been known to rain here in the Great Northwest.) I will take the color and the rims the way they are!
I will beg my wife and give her a foot rub every day for this truck!
Richard on 23 Aug 2008 at 10:24 am #
I don’t understand the hype. It’s a JK unlimited except with a very small bed. Which the tire takes up 70pct of it. It’s useless. I say slap two half doors on
a JK 4dr, remove the rear seat, slap a metal plate, wholah…pickup truck, or
5 passenger. No sacrificing anything. JEEP SHOULD BE THINKING MODULAR
SORT OF TRANSFORMER LIKE WITH THE JK4DOOR. JEEP WAKEUP.
I say BUILD THE GLADIATOR A REAL TRUCK. I will sell my 08 JK Rubicon
in a heart beat to buy the GLADIATOR. But the JT, sorry it doesn’t do anything for me, I have the best of both worlds with my JK4DR, well need a Diesel.
Just my 2 cents.
Bruce on 29 Aug 2008 at 6:17 am #
Jeep is run by bankers not real people all they want to do is increase share holder profit! Had 2 new Jeeps a 2000 TJ to heavy on the fuel and a 2003 Grand chreeokee CRD great car hope you never need to buy parts as they are all made from platium!! What ever happened to the term Cheap Jeep, if they make the JT they need to go back to there origins build real Jeeps that are cheap to BUY RUN and replace PARTS on, the only real Jeep are Willys JEEPS!! 625000 built during WW2 and parts are still cheap!!!!
Jason on 13 Sep 2008 at 5:24 pm #
there is a void in the compact truck market today. The JT is what we need.
Kris on 18 Sep 2008 at 12:55 pm #
I didn’t wait in line for an iphone but I would for one of these!! How many years now has the truck boom been going on and Jeep cancels their truck plans (Gladiator)? Get a truck out there while you can. The yuppie utility days are not going to last forever. As a DC exec, I would be embarrassed that Lincoln has a truck option and Jeep does not. Get it sorted out and sell the #$%^ out of them. I have tried to own a Jeep truck but can’t and let me tell you, taking the doors off of an F-150 for a sunny day is a lot of work!
Jeepman on 24 Sep 2008 at 10:03 pm #
Well its June 2nd and we are still in Las Vegas. Partly because the Jeep Cherokee was giving us problems, finally enough was enough and we traded it in on a 2005 Jeep Liberty 4×4- it has the same engine as the other one but is 2000 lbs lighter, should make a difference pulling it. Today Bill is out getting the windows tinted, a bra and a dash cover, and arranging for the graphics. Tomorrow the dealership is supposed to transfer the light bar and towing hitch,the CB and our new tires to the new car. Then…
Chris C on 26 Sep 2008 at 8:36 am #
I CANT WAIT!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BUILD THIS ONE JEEP!!!
Frank See on 26 Sep 2008 at 2:15 pm #
I love it. Particularly the apparent flat paint job and the plain painted wheels. Two things I agree with in comments above, although I beleive they clash. A standard pickup truck tailgate would be more useful and the spare HAS to be out of the bed (or elevated?) to make the bed useful at all. never mind a longer bed though. Plenty of options out there for that.
Coach Kev on 26 Sep 2008 at 11:26 pm #
I’m really tired of waiting. The gladiator concept was beautifully designed. Very reminiscent of the Civilian Dodge Power Wagon produced from 1946 to 1968. The spare tire mount on the side with the simple lines of a jeep made it visually appealing. The cummins put it over the top as the best thing I’ve seen in a truck since the beloved Power Wagon. This concept needs to be followed up with production for a change. I agree with the majority here who don’t want all the luxury items in my truck. Make it simple. Make it sweet. Don’t wait too long. Again, I am tired of waiting. Jeep people are tired of waiting. Dodge people are tired of waiting.
Big Ed on 01 Oct 2008 at 4:44 am #
This truck may be what we need going into a down economy. It needs to be practical and economical and solid. Put a 4 cylinder in with a stick. Get the tire out of the back. There are still a few people left in this country living out beyond the suburbs that could use this truck. I fear the days of the image car are over (did I hear someone say “suburban assault vehicle”-Hummer?). The car of the future may have to pay for itself. Are you listening Jeep?
Colin on 01 Oct 2008 at 9:56 am #
So why is the Ford Ranger the best selling pickup in the US? Because it goes uncontested.
Give us the JT! A smallish, capable, versatile pickup, and it wll blow the old outdated Ranger out of the water. Make the options range from base level pickup to bells and whistles, and I can bet that you’ll see more of this truck than anyu new truck on the road.
Personally, I want a truck bed, but I love Jeeps, and have been dying for another one since my Cherokee blew up. Make this, and I WILL buy it.
sly on 02 Oct 2008 at 11:52 pm #
Jeep JT May Not Be Dead Yet! http://wardsautoworld.com/ar/auto_chrysler_ponders_partners/
james on 05 Oct 2008 at 6:24 pm #
Been jeep owner for over 20 years,drove them in the Marine corps, built narrow gauge railroad using a 1951 ex military jeep..been waiting for this jeep since I saw the first Brute attempt..Hey Guys! Build this thing! Now! We will buy it! We will use it! You will not be sorry you did! Build it!
Brian F Harris on 12 Oct 2008 at 7:20 pm #
Hi guys..Build the pickup please..Long as it can get through the Rubicon (taking the easy way is ok) I’ll have one. Hope someone will give us the option of Free Wheel Hubs also like I have on mt Diahatsu F-55 and Asia Rocsta 2.2Lt diesel (converted by me to a small pickup) Don’t want a big unit,just mid or compact. ARB will have fun with this baby. 10/10 RockyOne, Australia
Rosby on 16 Oct 2008 at 4:53 pm #
If Chrysler is looking for a partner to build the JT, I think they should look no further than AEV. They did such a nice job on the Brute and would do a better rendition than the JT concept I’ve seen from Jeep.
MACA on 21 Oct 2008 at 1:06 pm #
my first car was a jeep and owned one since had to buy a ute cuz the wrangler couldnt cut it but would definently buy a JT my only sugestion, to make the tub longer buy putting a wrangler unlimited chassy under it. but still love it the way it is and it definently caught my eye.
adam G on 05 Nov 2008 at 2:50 pm #
I currently have 2 jeeps (YJ, TJ) and two pick-ups Dodge. I live in the mountains and LOVE Jeep. My advise..mount tire on back door or minimum against rear glass – I need the bed space. Think Diesel would be a smart option. I’m sure I’ll but one. And if you really want to get smart, put in floor mount jacks – so When I get stuck – it’s simply srew down the jack from inside the cab, deal with the issue, srew them up and geton with the travels, digging room for jacks – blow, TJ did help out a great deal with positrack! but still. The windshield, quick release would be the real deal. But all in all JT will rock! Ever need a commercial location – come and get me – Yukon Canada!!
John Dieterich on 22 Nov 2008 at 8:12 pm #
Please build the JT. The only option I have for a small truck is a peice of crap ranger. I would defenitely buy a JT.
JP on 30 Nov 2008 at 12:38 pm #
Jeep exec’s–PLEASE build this vehicle!! I am a person who loves small pickup trucks, and the second I saw the pictures, I knew this was the truck for me! Jeep has drifted too far from its roots of being a utilitarian vehicle, and needs to get back to the basics. There is a huge segment of the population (myself included) that loves a utilitarian vehicle–no bells and whistles, just rugged, workhorse capability. This vehicle has a great basic look to it, and if the spare wheel were to be mounted on the side, it would be perfect! For work and load purposes, I agree that the tailgate needs to drop down vs. swing out. Also agree that the bed needs to be separate from the chassis (like most other pickups). Different bed length choices would be nice, but wouldn’t stop me from buying one if only a short bed were available. Give it some tow capacity (tow package with hitch mounted would look GREAT on this truck), and a big enough engine that it can handle hills and mountains. At the basic level, heavy-duty vinyl floors and rugged seat material would be my first choice, as I like trucks that can get dirty and then be cleaned easily. One last request–a utilitarian tan, khaki, or olive drab in the color choices would send me over the edge!! I just can’t see driving any other truck if this is available, so Jeep exec’s, listen up–get this baby into production, and I’ll buy one ASAP!
Steve Rochon on 02 Dec 2008 at 2:23 pm #
I’m tired of them teasing us with concept cars, then hinting at the possibility of producing them ……. I was ready for the “Rubicon Scrambler” and then nothing. Now the truck …. LOVE IT …… but is it just another tease??????????
Mike Ram on 03 Dec 2008 at 1:45 am #
Own a Jeep wrangler 98′ myself… this is a must have though. ESP for a hunter. just seems way easier to throw your carcass in the bed of a truck than on your home made animal rack. This truck is sold for me, although i wouldn’t mind having a few of the features from the jeep hurricane either…
rugersmom on 17 Jan 2009 at 3:10 am #
will they ocme in red? just the right size for me and my doberman.kids flew the coop and grandma needs a new toy
N.D. Burton on 18 Jan 2009 at 1:24 pm #
IT SIMPLY SOPHISTICATED, ADORABLE AND AFFORDABLE;
A PEOPLE FOR THE JEEP, A JEEP FOR THE PEOPLE.
I WILL BUY 2.
matt on 22 Jan 2009 at 12:06 pm #
perfect! Exactly what i need for my work.
needs a fold down tailgate though with a cargo extender like the dakota.
current single hinge on the concept is totally worthless.
G. Cooper on 23 Jan 2009 at 1:48 pm #
I currently own a Jeep truck (comanche) and I would love to see them make it again. They are such a reliable truck and very fun to drive with loads of power. The JT looks awesome, and it would be a great thing to see driving down the road in the future. PLEASE Chrsyler make the JT!!!
Steve on 23 Jan 2009 at 8:06 pm #
I would like to see it built. I would buy one. I want something different than the run of the mill Wrangler…etc. A new pickup concept would be great and they never should have scrapped the Gladiator. Put a decent power plant in it such as the 2.8 CRD or a small block V-8 and lforget the V-6. They could sell a ton of them.
Bob Caruthers on 28 Jan 2009 at 10:01 am #
We would be a 2jeep family. My wife’s rubicon and my jt work truck. Oh Yeah !!!
TJ on 05 Feb 2009 at 2:17 am #
how ’bout a diesel w/ the spare mounted to the hood? the hood should flip forward on spring assist links to aid in tire removal.
chris on 05 Feb 2009 at 2:21 am #
Jeep’s been teasing with truck concepts for too long, do it already!
dan on 06 Feb 2009 at 11:19 am #
Please make the Jeep truck. I have a Rubicon and a CJ, now all i need is a truck to tow one of them to the trail and what better to tow with than a JT with a diesel or a V-8 option. I’ve seen plenty of Jeep trucks overseas and i want one in the states. I will buy it cash the day it hits the dealer.
Ran Davis on 10 Feb 2009 at 3:12 pm #
This is a one size fits all kind of rig. I can get rid of three of my vehicles for one of these JT’s. A grocery getter, a hunting rig and as work rig for the property and back and forth from my regular work. Please see the obviousness of building this truck. And dont forget a low 1st gear 5 speed tranny. Probably a NV3550, gear driven t-case, dana 44′s front and rear. Thats it for me. Thanks
rodden on 17 Feb 2009 at 11:58 pm #
hate to say it but as bad as the auto manufacturers are doing this thing will never see the light of day, at least not with chrysler in control. such a waste! the jt seems like a practical vehicle to have. maybe chrysler will go under and hopefully someone else can buy jeep and build it!
Ken on 20 Feb 2009 at 8:27 pm #
As much as I would like to have one of these pickups, the odds are it will not see the light of day. Economic hard times are going to prevent new designs for some time. Other than the 2011 Grand Cherokee update, I doubt we will see anything new from Jeep for some time. The JT would be like the 2-door Unlimited, which only sold around 60,000 units. Those numbers are too small, and the cost to update the plant to build this is too much for Jeep to handle. I suspect we will see a reduction in models (dropping the Commander and Compass), and option choices will also be reduced to cut costs. Even if Jeep gets bought by someone else, all of the Auto industry is seeing hard times, so new development is unlikely.
Personaly, I think these hard times would be a time when Jeep should consider being inventive, like building the JT which borrows so much from the current Wrangler. Unfortunatly, the bean counters will prevent something like this from happening. Trying to get governement bailout money is forcing Chrysler to show how they can make a profit, and the JT would not fit in those plans.
Alan on 20 Feb 2009 at 9:37 pm #
I just saw a Red colored JT being towed down the road (in Boise, Idaho) and said to myself: “There is my next truck”. I figured it must be a concept, being trailered and all. Too bad. But if they build it… count me in.
T.J. on 04 Mar 2009 at 6:49 pm #
put that truck into production!!! the day they do im at the dealer ordering mine, just please give a deisel option! plenty of room in the market i think the truck will take off and so there is no reason to keep it a concept put it into production!
VT on 05 Mar 2009 at 5:10 pm #
Why would we think that Jeep would build this? They don’t build anything these days that make them any money – they just take our tax money instead. If you think I’ve lost it, check out this story: http://jalopnik.com/tag/zanetti-chrysler-jeep-dodge/?id=5162778
Leave it to Mahindra to steal all of our sales with their Appalachian. They’ll have their $22k pickup here this summer – complete with a diesel option. Then we can send what money we have left, after paying taxes, overseas…
snarf on 11 Mar 2009 at 10:41 pm #
jt has been shit canned by chrysler:( truly sad!
http://www.jeepnewsnow.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3098
Rod on 13 Mar 2009 at 3:20 am #
I want to buy it now!!
At my age of 21, i have own 3 jeeps, and i always wanted a jeep that can carry my motocross, hope they do it.
Todd on 19 Mar 2009 at 10:10 pm #
Please build it.
Bobby Lee on 28 Mar 2009 at 3:10 pm #
They build it, I’ll buy it…no hesitation!
Chipper on 03 Apr 2009 at 3:16 am #
I’m holding onto the TJ until I can trade it for a JT!
Matt on 07 Apr 2009 at 9:01 pm #
It is reported on the JP Magazine website that International Navistar is buying Jeep and that GM and Chrysler are merging to form General Chrysler Motors. If so, that could be really good because obviously Chrysler is not gonna build the JT. Everyone loves the truck and they already produce the bodystyle in the 2 door military J8! Drives me nuts! I would’ve bought one last year, and still would.
International will make the Jeep brand closer to what it was when AMC owned it….real, tough JEEPS….not compasses
creeperjeeper on 20 Apr 2009 at 8:44 pm #
I hope you are right Matt. I’d buy one right away if they ever build the things.
Brian M on 02 Sep 2009 at 9:59 am #
Seriously, are we ever going to see another Jeep truck, I have a 1984 J-10 and love it but really would like to have the comforts of a modern vehicle the toughness of the Jeep and a truck all in one package. I will be on the preorder list for sure, economy up or down….
Ryan L on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:28 am #
I’d buy one too. I love my jeep but need a truck. This is the perfect middle ground.
June on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:44 am #
I sure hope this JT program continues. I wold be a great utility vehicle.
Joe on 27 Feb 2010 at 2:15 pm #
Since the 1970’s I have owned a Commando, 2 CJ5’s, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and now a Wrangler Unlimited. I just bought a new JK Unlimited Rubicon two weeks ago (love it and maybe the best yet). I am a loyal supporter of Jeep as are thousands of others. Chrysler if you are reading these messages “time to quit engineering and build it”.
Will on 10 Mar 2010 at 2:30 pm #
JEEP…grow a pair and and produce a truck. The Gladiator is a no brainer. I would but one today. What are the competitors to a Jeep truck? Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and GMs Colorado and Canyon. Nothing would resemble the Gladiator and there isn’t an off-road capable truck in production today. JEEP’s line-up is all 2 & 4 door SUVs varrying in size, luxury and capabilities, but all look the same. The only thing worth buying at Jeep is the Wrangler, Grand Charokee and 2010 Liberty. These cars have meaning & purpose the Patriot, Compass and Comannder are garbage. Please, for the love of God, if any one reads this at Chrysler, produce a truck and if at all possible make it the Gladiator, but I would settle for the JT or J8.
A Happy TJ Rubi owner!!!
N.B. on 28 Mar 2010 at 1:57 pm #
Please! Please Me! Diesel Please Me!
N.B. on 28 Mar 2010 at 1:59 pm #
JEEP JT, JEEP JT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DIESEL PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE BUILD WITH OPTIONS….
GAS OR DIESEL
DANA 44 OR 60 REAR-
SO I CAN BUY TWO OR THREE WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS.
K.C. on 05 Apr 2010 at 11:34 pm #
We’ve owned jeeps for YEARS mostly Wranglers …. BUT had lost interest in the new models listed for 2010 – 2011 … they came across to me as just wussy SUV’s and have LOST the JEEP flavor. BUT you build and produce this JT or the 2010 Scambler concept to the market and we’re BACK on the jeep bandwagon.
I don’t know what the driving force is behind the NEW looks – but it appears Jeep could use some good ol common sense on the development team – and you know what I’m available! FOR FREE EVEN!! Call or write and I’ll gladly fill ya in on what will SELL …. as I’m comfident the previous 200 PLUS commenters would volunteer a few words as well.
WAKE UP my JEEP Engineer friends!!! The people are speaking!!!
Justin on 12 May 2010 at 1:04 pm #
I agree with most post on here. Conventional tailgate, spare on the side ,and optional extended cab. (Gladiator) However, I’ve wanted a Jeep Truck for so long that if this was all they produced, I would buy one tomorrow. I need a Jeep Truck to round out my Jeep Family. I have a 07 Commander for the wife and i have a 87 YJ for my toy, but i need an everyday driver and i need a truck. We are a JEEP family and i NEED a truck. Will you please produce me a JEEP Truck!
jack on 01 Aug 2010 at 11:15 pm #
if you build it they will come
katie on 03 Sep 2010 at 12:05 pm #
I’ve been into Jeeps since before i could drive and i’ve always wanted an old Willys. The JT would be like a dream come true, and i’d happily park it next to my 08 Wrangler. All i ask is build it like the nice rugged 4×4 i know it should be and toss in vinyl/waterproof/hoseable seats and floors. Skip the carpet and rhino line it inside and underneath.
JT on 03 Sep 2010 at 12:07 pm #
Katie, I couldn’t agree more, that would be a home run.
Jack wolf on 04 Sep 2010 at 11:57 am #
If you build it we will pay
Shaun on 04 Sep 2010 at 3:58 pm #
BUILD IT!!! and they will come!!