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#1 ·
Ladies and gents I just purchases a 2014 jeep rubicon x granite crystal

Initially my focus was the AEV, but once I got home from a deployment they have sold it., then my eye just got glued on the X that was in the lot... Being impatient I decided to pull the trigger.

Date of purchase

21 February 2014

4.10
Body color match
730N
Max tow
Remote start.



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After the first week I have installed

13" Antenna X
Truck Lite LED



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The third week I have installed

Maximus 3 hoop
Warn 10s

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Mid march I have installed

Carolina Custom Metals
-Grab handles



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-Custom grab bars


Yesterday 11 April I installed an

sPod



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Tom April 14

I am dropping off my jeep to get:

AEV 3.5 RS
AEV Pintler Argent wheel w/ Duratrac 35
AEV tire carrier

By April 18:

Installing two Rigid Industries D2 for the back up light on the AEV tire carrier mast

Two D2 or maybe a 10" light bar in the front of the bumper..


I collected all the build information thanks to all the Jeep enthusiast of this forum... Please let me know what other thing everyone suggest...

I'm thinking of an exhaust and intake

In a year a supercharger will be installed or maybe an engine swap to a Hemi...




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#2 ·
Ladies and gents I just purchases a 2014 jeep rubicon x granite crystal

Initially my focus was the AEV, but once I got home from a deployment they have sold it., then my eye just got glued on the X that was in the lot... Being impatient I decided to pull the trigger.

Date of purchase

21 February 2014

4.10
Body color match
730N
Max tow
Remote start.



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After the first week I have installed

13" Antenna X
Truck Lite LED



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The third week I have installed

Maximus 3 hoop
Warn 10s

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Mid march I have installed

Carolina Custom Metals
-Grab handles



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-Custom grab bars


Yesterday 11 April I installed an

sPod



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Tom April 14

I am dropping off my jeep to get:

AEV 3.5 RS
AEV Pintler Argent wheel w/ Duratrac 35
AEV tire carrier

By April 18:

Installing two Rigid Industries D2 for the back up light on the AEV tire carrier mast

Two D2 or maybe a 10" light bar in the front of the bumper..


I collected all the build information thanks to all the Jeep enthusiast of this forum... Please let me know what other thing everyone suggest...

I'm thinking of an exhaust and intake

In a year a supercharger will be installed or maybe an engine swap to a Hemi...




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Looking Good Brother!!! Impressive!! Keep The Pic's coming when the lift is done!!!
 
#3 ·
Thanks JGK you inspired me to get my jeep Rollin'... Will def post some pics... I just hope that the AEV certified dealer does good on the lift install and everything else...
 
#4 ·
Good Luck Man! Looking forward to the pics after the lift is installed.
 
#5 ·
Dropped her off this morning..


Should be done by Wednesday ...


I can't wait...




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#6 ·
Ladies and gents


Picked her up 1730 today... Had some issues with the dealership installing my Rigid D2.. Well not really an issue, they wanted the jeep one more day. I couldn't wait anymore so....




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By Friday I will have both the LED front and back installed...


ITS AN AWESOME RIDE


THE ARGENT MATCHES PERFECTLY WITH THE BODY...
 
#7 ·
Ladies and gents Picked her up 1730 today... Had some issues with the dealership installing my Rigid D2.. Well not really an issue, they wanted the jeep one more day. I couldn't wait anymore so.... By Friday I will have both the LED front and back installed... ITS AN AWESOME RIDE THE ARGENT MATCHES PERFECTLY WITH THE BODY...
Awesome Dude!
 
#9 ·
Nice! Looks Really Good!!!! Congrats!!! Enjoy the ride man!!!
 
#12 ·
No issue with the factory rock rails? No trimming required?
 
#13 ·
I was told its good to go... But I think I'll just get it trimmed just in case.. I don't want it to all of the sudden rip my rails off... Lol...


But man this think rides like a dream..
 
#14 ·
I'm torn between the SR series or E2 series light bar for the front., planning on placing it in front of the winch...

Ideas guys?
 
#17 ·
Here's more pix with the added rigid led on the AEV mast



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Anybody heard a magnaflow exhaust? Thinking of getting it
 
#18 ·
Here's more pix with the added rigid led on the AEV mast Anybody heard a magnaflow exhaust? Thinking of getting it
Man that is a great setup! I sat down with my dealer yesterday to work out the details on mine. Looks like first week of May will be the target install date. Can't wait
 
#20 ·
No... Not really interested in the lights up front yet. I really like the look at the moment. Although I change my mind daily. I am going with the rear view camera with 3rd brake light when they install the tire carrier.

Looking forward to getting the lift and tires done and stop the constant flow of cash OUT of my wallet! LOL

I also have looked at the manga flow exhaust system. May throw that on this summer.
Trying to get all this Jeep stuff behind me before my boat goes in the water and I start fishing... Another expensive habit!
Life is Good!

--- did your dealer upgrade the bolts on the rear track bar etc? I have been reading all this stuff about a "grade 8 bolt upgrade" to prevent possible bushing damage and Death Wobble etc. If it's easy enough I may do that myself later in the summer.

My dealer only wants to do the AEV stuff... Which is cool
 
#22 ·
No... Not really interested in the lights up front yet. I really like the look at the moment. Although I change my mind daily. I am going with the rear view camera with 3rd brake light when they install the tire carrier. Looking forward to getting the lift and tires done and stop the constant flow of cash OUT of my wallet! LOL I also have looked at the manga flow exhaust system. May throw that on this summer. Trying to get all this Jeep stuff behind me before my boat goes in the water and I start fishing... Another expensive habit! Life is Good! --- did your dealer upgrade the bolts on the rear track bar etc? I have been reading all this stuff about a "grade 8 bolt upgrade" to prevent possible bushing damage and Death Wobble etc. If it's easy enough I may do that myself later in the summer. My dealer only wants to do the AEV stuff... Which is cool


Check so your are planning on the Magnaflow... Might slap that on next week.. I contacted the dealer to get the MOPAR intake... I'm really being careful with the warranty... I understand that it's a hidden costs.. But hey I rather do it right...

I'm going to contact them Monday to ask about that "grade 8 bolt".. As of now I'm not feeling any wobble "that I can tell" lol...

This thing takes corners like you won't believe.. No body roll what's so ever... I just noticed when I slam on the breaks that it tends to track right, but other than that it's awesome... I feel like I'm rolling on a mercedez G class... The X sets it apart from everything ...

I'm happy I gotten the granite...

I'm still looking for a RV style camera for the rear mast so I can connect it to the Spod but tied into the screen...

We shall see...
 
#21 ·
Is your 3.5 lift much higher than advertised? I was curious what the weight difference was between our X bumpers and the AEV ones. I heard the lifts are much higher if you don't have a lot of armor and stuff installed. I'm only doing the AEV 2.5 lift and it doesn't require the high steer kit etc. I'm not running a winch either. I was just concerned if my 2.5 ended up being up in the 3s if I needed any other components.
 
#23 ·
Yes I'm real happy with the granite as well. AEV really didn't seem to make a big issue when I asked their tech guys about the bolt upgrade and axel trusses and sleeves. They are real good to talk to over the phone in regards to technical questions etc.

Enjoy!
 
#25 ·
Ladies and gents I just purchases a 2014 jeep rubicon x granite crystal Initially my focus was the AEV, but once I got home from a deployment they have sold it., then my eye just got glued on the X that was in the lot... Being impatient I decided to pull the trigger. Date of purchase 21 February 2014 4.10 Body color match 730N Max tow Remote start. After the first week I have installed 13" Antenna X Truck Lite LED The third week I have installed Maximus 3 hoop Warn 10s Mid march I have installed Carolina Custom Metals -Grab handles -Custom grab bars Yesterday 11 April I installed an sPod Tom April 14 I am dropping off my jeep to get: AEV 3.5 RS AEV Pintler Argent wheel w/ Duratrac 35 AEV tire carrier By April 18: Installing two Rigid Industries D2 for the back up light on the AEV tire carrier mast Two D2 or maybe a 10" light bar in the front of the bumper.. I collected all the build information thanks to all the Jeep enthusiast of this forum... Please let me know what other thing everyone suggest... I'm thinking of an exhaust and intake In a year a supercharger will be installed or maybe an engine swap to a Hemi...
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I just purchased mine as well. Dune colour wants to turn it into a desert storm ops style.
Any ideas?
 
#30 ·
I just purchased mine as well. Dune colour wants to turn it into a desert storm ops style. Any ideas?
Yea start with some vinyl oscar mike decals you can get the weathered ones to give it that older feel. And I'm just throwing it out there but cut the back of the hard top to make it a turret. Take out the back seat make a platform to stand on and mount a M2 .50 Cal :)
 
#26 ·
NICE!!!


I started with the Antenna X


But you have to get the Maximus 3 hoop front bumper then get that bad boy lifted... Looks clean with that Maximus...
 
#29 ·
Bhaha yes..

I bought a Rubicon X and decided to add the AEV instead of buying AEV off the lot...



Saved a lot.. And sold my other car...

Been deploying for the last 4 years... Have to have a set of what you want to work hard for and BOOM...

AEV 4.5 2door, I was looking at it before but damn way to tall and shorter wheel base.. But AEV is legit... Great handing and it's true what they say it's a better ride..



Spod is awesome, if you have plans on adding external lights or maybe an ARB compressor you can slap it in the Spod and all have a dedicated fuse relay...
 
#34 ·
I'm thinking of an exhaust and intake

In a year a supercharger will be installed or maybe an engine swap to a Hemi...



My Friend Just Added Borla Exhaust on his F150… Sounds Great.. I Searched & Found a Video On Wranglerforums of 2013 Jeep JK w/one… sounds really good… maybe my next mod when i have some extra scratch!!
 
#35 ·
I'm thinking of an exhaust and intake In a year a supercharger will be installed or maybe an engine swap to a Hemi... My Friend Just Added Borla Exhaust on his F150… Sounds Great.. I Searched & Found a Video On Wranglerforums of 2013 Jeep JK w/one… sounds really good… maybe my next mod when i have some extra scratch!!

Nice... Yeah I'm most likely adding the intake next week...

I looked at the Magnaflow exhaust... And maybe stay in the same page and get a mopar intake...


Magnuson supercharger is in my sights... We shall see..
 
#39 ·
BHAAHHA... Everyone that I've talked to regarding me pulling the trigger on the hemi said.."eh it's not that big of a deal" lol...

I THINK I went overboard in the month of march and April lol... ITS ADDICTING LIKE CRAZY!!
 
#41 ·
3.5 bro... Lol...


Look at Carolina Metal Masters for there custom handles..

I'll check them out for the cameras thanks man
 
#42 ·
Well.. Only 4500 Miles since February.... Always out traveling/working.. BUT finally getting the ARB differential cover and AEV rear vision installed on Wednesday... Thanks to my brother for having time to do it..

EXCITED to get home ...
 
#43 ·
Well.. Only 4500 Miles since February.... Always out traveling/working.. BUT finally getting the ARB differential cover and AEV rear vision installed on Wednesday... Thanks to my brother for having time to do it.. EXCITED to get home ...
You will like the rear vision system. ARB diff covers are on my list too. Enjoy!
 
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