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La Aduana: AEV Hemi Brute

/ October 14th, 2013
A yellow AEV Hemi Brute Jeep Wrangler pickup truck with large off-road tires is parked on a street. In the background, there are cars, a pole, and colorful signs, including a FIVE GUYS billboard.

If you’ve ever walked the isles of SEMA, ogling the trucks wishing one could be yours, now is the chance. This AEV Brute was one of those trucks and is now available for sale. Currently offered by RubiTrux of Boone, North Carolina, this Brute’s most impressive feature is its engine. To quote Joe Dirt, “Dang, is that a Hemi?” Yes it is. This Brute has a Hemi power plant, custom Dana 44 and 60 goodies and all of this sits on 37” BFG KM2 rubber. RubiTrux didn’t offer much additional information, but I’m sure anyone with $65,000 in hand will find all the answers they need to seal the deal. For the rest of us, we’ll continue to walk amidst the trucks at SEMA and wish someday…

Close-up view of a HEMI 5.7L V8 engine inside an AEV Hemi Brute, with various cables, hoses, and engine components visible.

Close-up of a yellow Hemi Brute’s front fender and hood with “BRUTE” displayed. An orange side marker light, black fender flare, and metal hood latch are also visible.

Close-up of the front end of a yellow Jeep Wrangler, featuring a winch, round headlight, large off-road tires, and part of the front bumper—similar to an AEV Hemi Brute—photographed outdoors in daylight near La Aduana.

The image shows the interior of an AEV Hemi Brute with the driver’s door open, revealing brown and beige leather seats, a black steering wheel, and the dashboard. The seats appear spacious and well-cushioned.

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.