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    They shouldn't look at the success of the Cherokee w/ diesel as a barometer for the wrangler, rather the success of jeep wrangler sales and the aftermarket success.

    To me it is a lock, it should already be a option.

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    about ******* time. if you can believe rumor we may get a JK based pickup then too. I won't sell my LJ for another wrangler, but if they do the truck I will for sure. A JK pickup rubicon diesel would be perfect.

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    I don't see any mention of turbo chargers. Even my air compressor has a turbo...
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    They will probably slap a diesel in it, then change over to IFS...

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    Steve you pessimistic *******...

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    I often wonder why the US is so void of diesels. I really hope this actually happens.

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    When a big truck like mine gets around 22 mpg with the diesel, this should be a brainless decision IMO. I just do not like the glowplugs and such for my diesel engine though, a Fords problem.

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    Paul previously posted:
    "about ******* time. if you can believe rumor we may get a JK based pickup then too. I won't sell my LJ for another wrangler, but if they do the truck I will for sure. A JK pickup rubicon diesel would be perfect."

    I know it's pricey, but I would love to do this if I can convince the boss to let me buy a JK Unlimited (diesel if possible).


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    Damn that is one sweet Jeep!!!

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    BlackRubi previously posted:
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    I love my Tacoma, but I would be first in line for one of these if Jeep built it with the Grand's new diesel. I might even pay sticker price (*Gasp!).

    The midsize/compact pickup market is pretty under-served IMO, and there would be plenty of buyers for a Jeep compact diesel pickup.

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    I would give my left unmentionable for this. The kit has a ridiculous price tag on it though. Something in the neighborhood of $10k.

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    BlackRubi previously posted:
    "Something in the neighborhood of $10k."

    What? $10k? Everyone in the country would buy a couple at $10k!
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    BlackRubi previously posted:
    "I would give my left unmentionable for this. The kit has a ridiculous price tag on it though. Something in the neighborhood of $10k."

    I am wondering if you're thinking of the JK8 kit. The photo, however, is not a JK8. It is something very custom, and in my opinion, very perfect.

    You are correct that the JK8 kit is way overpriced.

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    Where was a kit mentioned? I'm confused again...
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    Chris previously posted:
    "Where was a kit mentioned? I'm confused again... "

    It's a 'Jeep' thing, these JK's are all custom, factory does not make them, yet. There are a few conversion 'kits' available this one shown by AEV is really sweet IMO. One of those on some tracks and I am set

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    I meant $10k for the conversion kit. This is not the JK8 kit, it is the AEB Brute Double Cab kit.

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    Wow, I stand corrected. I just looked up some info on that conversion and it looks incredible. Still sad that it has to come as a conversion rather than factory, but it might be something that I look into. I haven't found any good pricing info on it, but it has to be steep. I know the JK8 is about 10k, so this would have to be more since it is going to involve some sort of frame stretch.

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    Nevermind, I just found pricing. $30k for the base conversion. $40k for the upgraded version. All that on top of a $35k vehicle (whenever they do finally release a diesel wrangler. I think I might be able to do a little better for $75 grand. Such as swapping a diesel into my Tacoma.

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    offroadwonder previously posted:
    "Nevermind, I just found pricing. $30k for the base conversion. $40k for the upgraded version. All that on top of a $35k vehicle (whenever they do finally release a diesel wrangler. I think I might be able to do a little better for $75 grand. Such as swapping a diesel into my Tacoma."

    or just buy 2 new vehicles to wheel in or have back ups .

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