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buster04
08-20-2008, 05:47 PM
Yes i am just copying this from my jk-forum post, but I wanted the guys at AEV to see it since I have asked them enough technical questions on the phone in the past week....

NOTE to self- just order a custom Jeep from AEV next time.:o


http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/44003/2599589260100741614S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2599589260100741614wSlury)
http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/18253/2238659850100741614S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2238659850100741614lVHDLk)
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/40541/2060358240100741614S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2060358240100741614VueBbR)

I could show wayyyyyyy more photos but you can just see them here in order:
http://community.webshots.com/album/562999539

Oh since I know you were asking what's next:
Hard Top
37" BF Goodrich tires
Nth Degree lift
offroader613
08-20-2008, 05:53 PM
Looks good. Wish I could have one in my driveway. :(
JeepinJon
08-20-2008, 06:47 PM
Looks good, I definitely like the look better than when you had the ARB bumper. What did you use to paint the stainless mesh in the front bumper? Also how do the Light Force lights you used to have compare to the IPF lights?
buster04
08-20-2008, 07:13 PM
Looks good, I definitely like the look better than when you had the ARB bumper. What did you use to paint the stainless mesh in the front bumper? Also how do the Light Force lights you used to have compare to the IPF lights?

I used some special satin black spray paint the guy at the body shop gave me. Nothing too special.

The lightforces were nice, bright as a MF'er. I have not been out at night in the IPF's. Cosmetically I like the IPF's with the AEV bumper.
MC4X4
08-20-2008, 09:04 PM
how come you got rid of the ARB rear bar
imajeepnut
08-20-2008, 09:05 PM
The Jeep looks like it sits nice and level. If those are 35's, which lift kit or springs did you use? I'd like to hear your feedback on your setup.

Nice JK!

Thanks,
Jeff
buster04
08-20-2008, 09:08 PM
how come you got rid of the ARB rear bar

I did not like the set up visually anymore. If I kept the rear it would not flow right, plus I had Linex on the ARB's.

The Jeep looks like it sits nice and level. If those are 35's, which lift kit or springs did you use? I'd like to hear your feedback on your setup.

Nice JK!

Thanks,
Jeff

Thanks. I am running an OME HD on 35's with a 1" Teraflex coil spacer in the front. It works great BUT I am going to swap it out at xmas to do 37's and a AEV 4" lift. BIGGER Baby!:cool:
Totenkopf
08-21-2008, 12:24 AM
That looks great. Anyone know why AEV changed the design of the front bumper's mesh grill?
Laurie
08-21-2008, 11:22 AM
That looks great. Anyone know why AEV changed the design of the front bumper's mesh grill?
Sharp observation... I liked it when the bumper matched the hood - it was a nice touch.
JeepinJon
08-21-2008, 11:29 AM
That looks great. Anyone know why AEV changed the design of the front bumper's mesh grill?

I have seen them both ways recently, and was curious if this was a design change, or if there was an option to put the nesh in front of or behind the structure. All of the pictures of the bumper in the install instructions, and under the product section do not show this extra material.
Jdemonto
08-22-2008, 12:19 AM
Looks sharp!


Jason
Meeper
08-24-2008, 08:46 AM
nth lift huh, they come with bilstein shocks, your using emu, what am i missing?
buster04
08-24-2008, 10:02 AM
nth lift huh, they come with bilstein shocks, your using emu, what am i missing?

Sorry I do not understand?? Does the EMu use Billsteins or something? I am still a rookie at this stuff
Meeper
08-24-2008, 11:15 AM
Sorry I do not understand?? Does the EMu use Billsteins or something? I am still a rookie at this stuff

the nth kits come with bilstein shocks and it looks like you have emus, why did you got this route? did you just have someone install this stuff?
JeepinJon
08-24-2008, 12:17 PM
the nth kits come with bilstein shocks and it looks like you have emus, why did you got this route? did you just have someone install this stuff?

He is still waiting for the 4" nTh kit so he can run 37" tires. At the moment he is just running the OME kit.
buster04
08-24-2008, 12:19 PM
the nth kits come with bilstein shocks and it looks like you have emus, why did you got this route? did you just have someone install this stuff?
I am not sure why I went with Emu's to be totally honest. I like them I have the HD's.. I had some help with the lift, but all the other stuff I did.

I would like to go to a 4" lift and 37's at some point.
forsakenfuture
08-25-2008, 01:01 PM
I really like the ride of the EMUs but every Jeep that ive seen with them has always had atleast one leaking.
JYogi
08-25-2008, 03:02 PM
I love that hood and am REALLY thinking about getting one already....

I have my lift and AEV wheels going on in the next week or two and
am just trying to decide what to do for a winchless bumper that still have
built in fogs and tabs on top for lights. I wish i could afford the AEV bumper
but its just out of my budget this Jeep.