What makes the AEV bumper worth $1300-$1700?
02-18-2008, 08:46 PM
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Perhaps you can answer my question. When I look at the AEV the entire bumper seems to sit about 1-3 inches higher than stock (based on where it seems to hit the turn signals on the grill and where the sides nearly touch the fender bottoms). Is this the case? If so it seems that would give quite a bit more room underneath to approach a ledge. It also seems that the approach at the corners would be GREATLY improved over stock. It would not of course be a shorty, but perhaps offer clearance between stock and a shorty while offering greater protection in a wreck (hitting a deer or similar) to the wheels and fenders.
It is expensive, but no matter what other bumper I see I compare it to the AEV for aesthetics.
I also think that perhaps the new LOD signature rear bumper my look good with the AEV on the front.
It is expensive, but no matter what other bumper I see I compare it to the AEV for aesthetics.
I also think that perhaps the new LOD signature rear bumper my look good with the AEV on the front.
I am still waiting to see what AEV comes out with for a rear bumper before I make a decision.
02-18-2008, 08:54 PM
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Either way, the bumper is great.
Thanks for the quick response. Would anyone know how to get in tough with AEV to ask them the question I posed? I am very curious about it. I am thinking that even w/o a lift it will over a few inches over stock.
02-20-2008, 05:09 AM
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04-07-2012, 04:36 AM
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Mpg????? Aev magic front bumper????
CANT EXPLAIN IT BUT AFTER INSTALLING MY NEW AND SUPER HEAVY AEV PREMIUM BUMPER WITHOUT SKID PLATE MY 2011 RUBI HAS GONE FROM 16.5MPG TO 17.8???? HAS ANYONE ELSE NOTICE THIS, MAYBE THE LACK OF SKID PLATE COOLS THE INTAKE?
04-07-2012, 04:55 AM
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04-07-2012, 05:25 AM
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All I can add to this, is regarding the strength of the Rugged Ridge bumper. I've got $520 in mine, and that includes the stinger and stubby end caps, to get rid of those completely flat ones. I ran across a totally stuck, sitting on the frame rails and nerf bars, F350 4 door diesel 4x4 truck, one day while out wheeling. I had to move 3 separate times, and chain my rear D-ring to a tree each time, and make 3 long pulls, to get him out of the 'U' shaped muddy rut, and the bumper seemed rock solid. Sold me on its strength, anyway.
04-07-2012, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Expedition One
Its one of those things that's going to be different for everyone...
I to like the looks of an AEV bumper. From the little I've seen of them they have good angles and compliment the JK very much. They Also appear to be well designed and constructed.
I think something that is very overlook in all of these categories is what goes into making each bumper and where its made. AEV's stuff is all made in the U.S.A. as far as I know... Were as many other companies have outsourced there stuff... Not sure if Rugged ridge is one of those companies or not, but IMO its something to keep in mind.
I to like the looks of an AEV bumper. From the little I've seen of them they have good angles and compliment the JK very much. They Also appear to be well designed and constructed.
I think something that is very overlook in all of these categories is what goes into making each bumper and where its made. AEV's stuff is all made in the U.S.A. as far as I know... Were as many other companies have outsourced there stuff... Not sure if Rugged ridge is one of those companies or not, but IMO its something to keep in mind.