Dave Yegge taking over AEV's Nth Suspensions, Jim Frens to head up SPI's Engineering

[AEV Dave]

Jim Frens, the originator of the Nth Degree suspension line will be moving to Specialty Products in Colorado to head up their engineering department.

Jim’s work at AEV has been nothing less than stellar and quickly put AEV’s JK suspension at the top of the pack. With the JK’s suspension development work now complete (there are many new Nth components that will be released in 2010) and the opportunity to move into the top engineering position at a well established company, Jim’s move is seen as a win-win situation for all.

Jim will continue to offer suspension development consultation to AEV, but Dave Yegge will now step in to oversee all new development and quality control of AEV’s Nth Lineup. AEV couldn’t ask for a better engineer than Dave to step in, after all he’s not only the guy responsible for the Rubicon, he was also the development engineer in charge of both the TJ and JK chassis (everything below the body) during his time with Jeep.

For those who use this forum to speak with Jim, no worries, he will be checking in now and again.

dh

[forsakenfuture]

Will AEV keep developing suspension products(Like if a Jeep product is/ was released) or just focus on the TJ/JK parts?

[AEV Dave]

Yes, AEV's Nth Suspension Line has now become a major portion of AEV's business and we will continue to develop many new products both internally and with Jim's guidance.

dh

[USAntigoon]

Wishing Jim all the best with his new job and responsibilities..He will be missed, I always enjoyed his expertise with suspension and related issues...
Good Luck Jim...;)

[TheMike]

Well, I am glad he's moving on knowing he'll be missed. I am sorry to see that my heartfelt post from this morning about him leaving was removed. Nice form guys. Not even a PM about it?

Mike Lawson

[Jdemonto]

Glad to see that Jim will still be involved at Aev even if its a small capacity. Good luck to you Jim!

Jason

[rubclt]

Well wishes to Jim and continued success, welcome Dave!

[06 scrambler]

so what kind of goodies are on the horizon in 2010???????

[AEV Dave]

TheMike - Sorry about that, we just felt it would be better if we made the announcement, which we had planned on doing Monday. Regardless, please feel free to PM Jim, sorry I didn't PM you to explain.

We have lots of stuff for 2010 designed, now its just a matter of testing and producing...which is always the longest part. I would expect to see some stuff out before the spring rush :)

dh

[JeepinJon]

I know that I am glad that Jim will be saying on to consult, and provide his input on current and future products. I know that Nth will be in very capable hands with Dave Yegge looking over the quality control, etc... in the future.

[TheMike]

Thanks Dave for the post. Appreciated. Now...get cracking on that highlift mount will ya? :)