Random thought...Gliders?

[bruno747]

So I just had a random thought. I know this would never come to fruition, but how many would be interested in a gladiator version of what semi trucks refer to as gliders?

Though slightly different from a semi glider, if Jeep offered an option to buy one of two versions of gladiators would you bite?

Version one. Gladiator as it is in any trim with no engine transmission or transfer case. Axles and generic wiring harness included.

Version two. Above but less axles generic suspension mouts still in place on the frame.

If they did this and offered a significant discount I would be mighty intrigued. Pick up my glider and drop it off at Trail Jeep's in Golden for a hemi, manual trans and pro rock axles, 60 front 80 back. 40s all around for the same price as a Rubicon off the showroom floor.

A man can dream...a man can dream.

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[5chema]

If they did this and offered a significant discount I would be mighty intrigued. Pick up my glider and drop it off at Trail Jeep's in Golden for a hemi, manual trans and pro rock axles, 60 front 80 back. 40s all around for the same price as a Rubicon off the showroom floor.

A man can dream...a man can dream.

And all the other possibilities... diesel, plug-in hybrid, all electric, diesel hybrid, etc!!!

 

[jeeplj8]

in theory, it is great, but the reason it works in the trucking industry is the standardization of parts. Cummins makes an engine and gets that engine certified, then offers it for sale. No car manufacturer currently sells a ready-to-run engine for on-road use.

 

[WILDHOBO]

So I just had a random thought. I know this would never come to fruition, but how many would be interested in a gladiator version of what semi trucks refer to as gliders?

Though slightly different from a semi glider, if Jeep offered an option to buy one of two versions of gladiators would you bite?

Version one. Gladiator as it is in any trim with no engine transmission or transfer case. Axles and generic wiring harness included.

Version two. Above but less axles generic suspension mouts still in place on the frame.

If they did this and offered a significant discount I would be mighty intrigued. Pick up my glider and drop it off at Trail Jeep's in Golden for a hemi, manual trans and pro rock axles, 60 front 80 back. 40s all around for the same price as a Rubicon off the showroom floor.

A man can dream...a man can dream.

Wes and Pete would build that into something great.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

in theory, it is great, but the reason it works in the trucking industry is the standardization of parts. Cummins makes an engine and gets that engine certified, then offers it for sale. No car manufacturer currently sells a ready-to-run engine for on-road use.

?

GM, Ford and Mopar all have crate engines that are ready to run. GM has LS engines that are hooked up with just a couple of wires, and the ECU is preinstalled on the motor... Ford even has a crate electric motor to install.

The biggest issue is the mounting bracketry to install any of the crate powertrains...

 

[jeeplj8]

none of those crate engines are certified to be installed in a new vehicle. it would not pass emissions testing.

Diesel manufacturers sell engines with all certified emission equipment already installed.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

none of those crate engines are certified to be installed in a new vehicle. it would not pass emissions testing.

Diesel manufacturers sell engines with all certified emission equipment already installed.

A lot of those engines come in new vehicles, many of the GM crates come with cats and all the emissions equipment installed.

 

[NachoRuby]

none of those crate engines are certified to be installed in a new vehicle. it would not pass emissions testing.

Diesel manufacturers sell engines with all certified emission equipment already installed.

Depends on your state. Those engines are all EPA approved, but California and probably some others won't smog them if they weren't originally available as an option. But many other states will, because federally, they are legal (EPA certified). Some states are strict about swaps, some aren't, as long as the emissions equipment stays intact.

How do you think America's Most Wanted 4x4 does it without getting in trouble with the EPA, as much as they crack down on anything fishy these days? I could buy a fully street legal hemi-swapped gladiator in full compliance, down the road from me in MD, if only I wasn't so broke.

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