Let me briefly introduce this well-known refitting brand that has been established for more than 20 years. The full name of AEV is American Expedition Vehicle. In the early days, relying on the classic Wrangler refitting cases, coupled with the continuous output of excellent refitting products, AEV’s popularity in the circle will naturally increase. come higher. In addition to the various versions of the classic Wrangler, pickup trucks, one of the pronouns of American car culture, are also the number one target of major modification companies.
AEV has launched a high-performance modified pickup based on the Dodge Ram 1500. At first glance, the modified finished product is full of domineering, from the front to the rear, chassis tires to the rear trunk, it has the aura that a hard-core off-road vehicle should have, showing a strong visual impact. However, everyone must not think that these are “vase”-like illegal decorations. All the modifications of this AEV modified Dodge Ram 1500 are in compliance with regulations, can be driven normally on the road, and the chassis, suspension, power and other aspects are Upgrades are also mature designs after repeated scrutiny and trials, which will be introduced later.
First of all, from the most intuitive chassis, by increasing the size of the Ram 1500 original mount and adjustment frame, and replacing the longer-sized Bilstein 5100 shock absorber, the overall height of this AEV modified version has finally increased 10cm, specific suspension mods include steering knuckles made of military-grade A206 T4 aluminum alloy, and a 4mm thick steel scratch plate is added to the chassis.
Then there are the external protection facilities armed to the teeth, such as the AEV front bumper made of 4 mm steel, the installation point of the Warn Zeon 10-s winch is reserved nearby, and the Vision X LED with a length of about 75 cm is installed light strip. From the rear of the car, there is still a rear bumper made of 4mm steel, and AEV has also upgraded the rear cargo box, adding four-corner protection, cup holders and trailer mechanisms.
The engine cover is made of 23-gauge galvanized steel, with two vents on the surface, which can effectively improve the temperature of the engine compartment, and also help to take away the internal water vapor, so as not to corrode the electronic equipment. In addition, the engine air intake is also equipped with a wading throat to improve the wading ability and air intake performance. Turning the attention to the interior of the vehicle, most of the interior including the seats are wrapped in leather, and AEV custom embroidery is added to reflect its unique identity. In addition, a separate AEV switch box is added inside, which is used to separately control the auxiliary lights and facilitate later installation. Moreover, considering the replacement of 37-inch large-size off-road tires, AEV also specially recalibrated the speed sensor.
So far, this AEV off-road pickup has received rave reviews at many exhibitions. However, AEV said that this modified version of the Dodge Ram 1500 has not yet been officially mass-produced, and the accessories have not been officially sold separately. It is speculated that according to AEV’s consistent characteristics, this modified version of Ram 1500 may still be sold through Jeep/Ram dealers, and it will also enjoy a three-year/57,000 km warranty.
