AEV JLU Wrangler Build [SEMA 2019]

[cjaama]

I hope so. Im' pretty much 95% convinced to just do the Mopar steel bumper stubby and put a winch guard on it - ends up looking about the same as the AEV one anyway, however I can do it now, and I likely save myself a lot of money because i can't even imagine the price points for the front bumper and the lights that AEV will throw at us. But the back bumper i'm going to do the AEV one for sure as i like it far more than anything else

If you like the AEV and Mopar stubby bumpers, you might like the Rugged Ridge Arcus bumper. I think they’re great looking and $500 is pretty cheap. The reviews I’ve read have all been positive. It should be noted that RR says in their ads that they don’t work with Rubicon LED lights, but that is only applicable if you had the steel bumper.

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[JLURD]

Anyone catch wind of a release timeframe on those Bilstein 8100 shocks? The adjustability of those units looks amazing, but definitely fitting that they’re in bed with AEV considering they both have reputations for showing up to SEMA ‘18 with JL parts which aren’t on the market through SEMA ‘19.

 

[ZONA.OVRLND]

Anyone catch wind of a release timeframe on those Bilstein 8100 shocks? The adjustability of those units looks amazing, but definitely fitting that they’re in bed with AEV considering they both have reputations for showing up to SEMA ‘18 with JL parts which aren’t on the market through SEMA ‘19.

LIkely they'll show them and have them ready to go by SEMA 2021

 

[JLURD]

I love everything AEV, but that color... And on every vehicle this year... lol. Not my favorite shade. Baby poop green? Anyway, are they bringing the remote reservoir shocks to the JL too?

Their “AEV Wrangler Suspension” display certainly had 8100XPs on it in addition to the 5100RT. It’s a bit strange that they chose to install the 8100s on the gladiator and not the JLU for the show. Maybe they didn’t have time to attach the remote reservoirs on the JLU? Either way, no one seems to have a release timeframe for the gladiator or JLU 8100s. Sad considering Bilstein unveiled the JLU 8100s at SEMA 2018.

ETA: Called AEV and it sounds like the 8100XPs have been tuned on-site by Bilstein with orders placed for the JT, JL and 1500, but unknown lead time from Bilstein. Also of interest, the initial run of stubby JL front bumpers will NOT be upgradeable to add on the wings later.

 

[peteinny]

Still waiting on the AEV bumper from 2018 Sema. Any word yet? Keep hearing a couple more months ......

 

[Krondor]

Still waiting on the AEV bumper from 2018 Sema. Any word yet? Keep hearing a couple more months ......

I'll only believe it when I see them for sale and on someone's Jeep.

 

[DizzyIzzy]

I just found out from AEV that they will have a stubby version out mid January. But it won’t be the modular version that can be swapped with the longer wings. They don’t yet have the release date for the modular stubby/long version bumper.

 

[ColoJLRubi]

I just found out from AEV that they will have a stubby version out mid January. But it won’t be the modular version that can be swapped with the longer wings. They don’t yet have the release date for the modular stubby/long version bumper.

So next June then ....hahaha

 

[Cypher]

The JL AEV Salta's were said in 2018 to be out in 2019. Now that 2019 is about over still no word. Quite a few people asked about the Salta in the AEV forums, and the last update from ARV was just a 2019 release. I want to wait as the Salta is still my all time favorite wheel, but may have to move on. The Method 314 is close, so may end up with a set of those.

 

[ZONA.OVRLND]

Just ordered the mopar steel bumper, with a winch guard, some lights to throw on and a winch. Done waiting for AEV. Though I will get the rear bumper/tire carrier once it comes out - but it wasn't as high of a priority as the front.

I get their process and respect it, as their products are super high quality and built to last, but to show and release products at SEMA '18 and still not have it out yet is a bit ridiculous. Overall between the mopar front bumper and the set up i'll have, the difference wont't be too great aesthetically, but i imagine i'm going to save a boatload of money on the front bumper. I can't even imagine what the price tags will be on this new metal they've taken forever to develop.

As for the front/rear bumpers and their actual release date, who knows. This is a definite "I'll believe it when I see it" situation.

 

[CM⛰]

I also moved on with a Warn Elite front bumper. Just can’t wait anymore for AEV. If the rear bumper is released by the time I’m ready to purchase, then I’ll consider it along with all others.

 

[Lecroj]

Was waiting to order the Gobi rack until after I got the AEV rear bumper, but I’m out. Keeping my plastic rear bumper and ordered the Gobi stealth rack. Gobi apparently needs to know what aftermarket bumper you have to attach everything to the frame but since the AEV bumper is MIA I can’t wait any longer.

 

[AmericanRiver]

The JL AEV Salta's were said in 2018 to be out in 2019. Now that 2019 is about over still no word. Quite a few people asked about the Salta in the AEV forums, and the last update from ARV was just a 2019 release. I want to wait as the Salta is still my all time favorite wheel, but may have to move on. The Method 314 is close, so may end up with a set of those.

Agreed where are the Salta’s I would buy now. JLUR

 

[ChuckTTU]

Has anyone heard any word on price point on the bumpers? They said first quarter availability (which I will have to see before I believe) but I haven’t seen any info for preorder or estimated cost even. I imagine they won’t price themselves out of the market, but with the “boron steel is so expensive” talk it really makes me wonder.

 

[BullMoose1776]

No sir. No word on bumper pricing. I did purchase an LoD Destroyer from @lodoffroad and it is fantastic. Just installed this weekend. If you are looking for an immediate bumper solution, consider @lodoffroad .

Additionally, I called AEV about the JK Saltas. They said these are perfectly fine for the JL, but will stick out about half an inch. No problem there for me. YMMV.

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