WOW! I was shocked!

[Bayrat]

For 20k, you can build your 392 however you like and still buy a beer.

Possibly, with a used 392 and a conversion package. If I were 30 years younger I would have taken that approach for sure .

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[Warped]

AEV has Jeep ship the vehicles to be upfitted to them. Upon completion, they are sent back to the dealer. AEV works with Chevy & GMC, however, AEV sends the parts to GMC & Chevy to be put on at the factory.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

AEV has Jeep ship the vehicles to be upfitted to them. Upon completion, they are sent back to the dealer. AEV works with Chevy & GMC, however, AEV sends the parts to GMC & Chevy to be put on at the factory.

One of the dealerships here do the AEV conversions and another dealership does the Rocky Ridge. Most of the inventory they have is based off the Sport Wrangler so you are forgoing the lockers and sway disconnect plus whatever else the Rubis have vs the sports. It also seems like they use 20" wheels to appeal to the Mall Crawlers.

 

[Ratbert]

I would like to see the "FACTORY UPFIT". I did not know the Jeep Factory does UPFIT. Ford does both internal and outsourced.

Maybe Jeep outsources to AEV???

These are incredibly rare, "special" limited edition Wranglers. I doubt if many of them ever leave pavement. They were done in conjunction with AEV in response to Ford coming out with packages with 37" tires.

Yes, it's technically more of a factory upfit than my AEV rig since it was officially blessed by Jeep. No discounts whatsoever on these limited edition models while I was able to get mine for well under invoice.

How it works: you make a custom order through an AEV certified dealership (that part's optional). Jeep builds your rig in Toledo. They ship it to Michigan. AEV converts it into one of their theirs, including the numbered AEV plate on the door jam that theoretically significantly increases resale values.

Then there are various combinations of that down to buying the individual parts yourself.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Possibly, with a used 392 and a conversion package. If I were 30 years younger I would have taken that approach for sure .

I am semi taking the approach. I purchased a non-XR package, used 392 that had 6,000 miles and is a CPO. I slapped 35s on it immediately and will eventually build it to a 38-40' package. My shop wants right at 20k for all Teraflex or Clayton suspension/lift, wheels and tires. My buddy did all of his own for about 10k so my shop is charging a lot of labor but they are a top notch shop. Hopefully I can fall right in-between the prices doing some of it myself.

 

[Ratbert]

One of the dealerships here do the AEV conversions and another dealership does the Rocky Ridge. Most of the inventory they have is based off the Sport Wrangler so you are forgoing the lockers and sway disconnect plus whatever else the Rubis have vs the sports. It also seems like they use 20" wheels to appeal to the Mall Crawlers.

I can't imagine an AEV rig being built on a Sport. And I'm guessing you're talking about the other place putting 20s on.

 

[Warped]

One of the dealerships here do the AEV conversions and another dealership does the Rocky Ridge. Most of the inventory they have is based off the Sport Wrangler so you are forgoing the lockers and sway disconnect plus whatever else the Rubis have vs the sports. It also seems like they use 20" wheels to appeal to the Mall Crawlers.

This is exactly why I ordered my Jeep. As Ratbert explains, Jeep built it to my specs, shipped it to AEV, AEV did the work and tested it and sent it to the dealer. I was able to purchase the Jeep for a good price this way. However, not all AEV dealers would do this. I went to a dealer out of state that would deal. THey made it worth a weekend trip to anyway.

 

[Warped]

I can't imagine an AEV rig being built on a Sport. And I'm guessing you're talking about the other place putting 20s on.

Yeah, Adams Jeep in MD had one on the lot years ago (JK) that I test drove and that led me to love AEVs suspensions and learn more. It was a Sport to keep the price affordable. Now, I see very few on lots.

 

[Old Jeeper]

These are incredibly rare, "special" limited edition Wranglers. I doubt if many of them ever leave pavement. They were done in conjunction with AEV in response to Ford coming out with packages with 37" tires.

Yes, it's technically more of a factory upfit than my AEV rig since it was officially blessed by Jeep. No discounts whatsoever on these limited edition models while I was able to get mine for well under invoice.

How it works: you make a custom order through an AEV certified dealership (that part's optional). Jeep builds your rig in Toledo. They ship it to Michigan. AEV converts it into one of their theirs, including the numbered AEV plate on the door jam that theoretically significantly increases resale values.

Then there are various combinations of that down to buying the individual parts yourself.

GOT IT! Ford has a whole division that does that, I can add on options that I did get at the time I bought or ordered. Then there are lots of other stuff like I need a wrecker bed on my F 550 then I go thru them to get that done like you go thru Jeep to get to AEV for Upfit...

I have thought many times about going thru AEV but since I would rather build myself I have not...BUT I do use a lot of AEV components in my builds...

 

[Warped]

Through any Jeep dealer, you can get one of 3 upfit (AEV) packages, Level 2 being the most equipment and cost. However, unless you go through an authorized AEV Jeep dealer, you will not get the AEV windshield banner, build plate on the door, AEV stitching on the headrests, and maybe something I am missing. Or, as you prefer to do, get the Jeep you want and buy what parts you desire and install yourself.

 

[richk225]

AEV was building Hemi powered Jeep pickups while Jeep didn't even think of having it on their drawing board. They have been around for a long time and make some nice stuff and only recently Jeep saw them as another cash cow as did RAM and GM. Check out some of the original AEV builds that are out there and they were pretty close to an OEM build and the prices were not insane like today`s. They built Jeeps for true Jeepers IMO

 

[Ratbert]

Yeah, Adams Jeep in MD had one on the lot years ago (JK) that I test drove and that led me to love AEVs suspensions and learn more. It was a Sport to keep the price affordable. Now, I see very few on lots.

An AEV Sport? Wow, they're so insanely expensive that I can't imagine someone doing that.

 

[Warped]

An AEV Sport? Wow, they're so insanely expensive that I can't imagine someone doing that.

Agree. It didn't make sense to pay for all that and not have lockers, disconnect, etc.

 

[Ratbert]

GOT IT! Ford has a whole division that does that, I can add on options that I did get at the time I bought or ordered. Then there are lots of other stuff like I need a wrecker bed on my F 550 then I go thru them to get that done like you go thru Jeep to get to AEV for Upfit...

I have thought many times about going thru AEV but since I would rather build myself I have not...BUT I do use a lot of AEV components in my builds...

I remember reading an article (in 2020?) about Jeep opening a place to do the same thing. That apparently never happened.

AEV isn't just an upfitter though. They design and build just about everything themselves. And things like their bumpers are well beyond what Jeep would be able to justify doing. I'm pretty sure that nobody else uses hot-stamped boron steel for anything but the most critical safety areas. it's just too damn expensive.

 

[richk225]

I was shocked when I was on Jeeps website checking out the local 392 inventory and came across a 392 with a MSRP sticker of over $104,K But the funny thing is I can't find it anymore so maybe it's sold?

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