dasbulliwagen Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I can't remember where I stole this from, but I just had to put it up here for everybodys enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 My eyes burn! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Note the independant front end...yuck. Kinc of a dodge shadow/spirit look to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenobian_84 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Oh jeez. don't want to imagine how the Comanche would have looked if THAT was the final design for the XJ Thankfully, they gave it a more rugged "Jeep" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Note the independant front end...yuck. Kinc of a dodge shadow/spirit look to it Yep and the article even brags about Jeep retaining a solid front axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Am I the only one to notice that prototype has a leaf sprung front axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Am I the only one to notice that prototype has a leaf sprung front axle? Yeah theres definently a pumpkin stiking down on the left side, thats not IFS were seeing, its a leaf sprung soild axle setup :nuts: O yeah, I'm gonna also agree with :ack: but wouldnt it be super cool if we could find out if this thing is acctually hiding in a warehouse somewhere kinda like the Thundercheif? That would be heck of a find! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I'm thinking that piece that looks like a A arn is actually the exhaust pipe. Also it looks like the bumpers bent. :???: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKB3 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I'm thinking that piece that looks like a A arn is actually the exhaust pipe. Also it looks like the bumpers bent. :???: This^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That front end looks very similar to the Eagle. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Clearly this is an early test mule, the body stampings(IE main chassis) looks finalized, but I would bet dollars to donuts the front end was intentionally obscured with that weird half @$$ grill for a reason. It's entirely possible this test mule was meant for something like emissions validation tests....hence why it is not a production vehicle. It had to be on the road for some miles, but they didn't want the final aesthetics revealed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 LOVE IT!!! Okay, so the front end could use a change up but look at those wheels, mirrors, and the goofy fender flares! Throw on a Waggy grill and a blue interior and it's a hit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Those of us old enough to have been jeep fans back then remember that the XJ was panned as a huge POS and the end of the jeep line when it was introduced. Think Volvo 240 wagon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Those of us old enough to have been jeep fans back then remember that the XJ was panned as a huge POS and the end of the jeep line when it was introduced. Think Volvo 240 wagon... Seems to happen with every model, ZJ, KJ, WK, JK etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Those of us old enough to have been jeep fans back then remember that the XJ was panned as a huge POS and the end of the jeep line when it was introduced. Think Volvo 240 wagon... Those 240s were upscale yuppiemobiles in the 80s. I've owned 3 of them [86, 89, 90- 2 wagons and 1 sedan] and they're tough as nails and easy to work on. Make great sleepers too with a v8 conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Clearly this is an early test mule, the body stampings(IE main chassis) looks finalized, but I would bet dollars to donuts the front end was intentionally obscured with that weird half @$$ grill for a reason. It's entirely possible this test mule was meant for something like emissions validation tests....hence why it is not a production vehicle. It had to be on the road for some miles, but they didn't want the final aesthetics revealed yet. :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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