I’ve seen some good deals locally on the AEV front bumper, I absolutely love the looks of the bumper. But I’m curious, obviously it being a heavy bumper would I expect a bunch of front end sagging on a Metalcloak 2.5 with a warn 10 VR winch?
AEV front bumper opinions wanted
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I hope if I did get the bumper without a hoop that they’d sell it to me separately and I can weld it on myself. I emailed them, seeing what they say back!
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So that bumper pictured is acutally an early AEV bumper, pre 2012 I want to say? The reason the brace/bracket behind the bumper is different is because AEV did a running change on their bumpers. The giveaway is the middle vent size. Look at how the vents are a rounded top "square" shape, and the bottom starts in the middle of the bumper. The tube also is welded on the bumper where the bumper is slanting up to go over the winch.
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The later bumpers have a smaller "rectangle" center vent size, like pictured. Also not the tube attaches on the outside of the rasied "bump" over the winch.
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The reason why it's worth noting, is AEV from what I understand does not make parts for the early design, such as the winch cover plate and other brackets, that are unique to the early models.
Other thing you can look for is AEV did a 3rd running change around 17-18 with the large seem where the top plate meets the front plate. The early bumpers are closed gap welded, which can trap moisture/dirt, which over time leads to rust and corrosion. The later style ones have a small gap (3-4mm) between the front and top plates, which prevents moisture and dirt from getting trapped.
The later bumpers have a smaller "rectangle" center vent size, like pictured. Also not the tube attaches on the outside of the rasied "bump" over the winch.
The reason why it's worth noting, is AEV from what I understand does not make parts for the early design, such as the winch cover plate and other brackets, that are unique to the early models.
Other thing you can look for is AEV did a 3rd running change around 17-18 with the large seem where the top plate meets the front plate. The early bumpers are closed gap welded, which can trap moisture/dirt, which over time leads to rust and corrosion. The later style ones have a small gap (3-4mm) between the front and top plates, which prevents moisture and dirt from getting trapped.
Wondering if anyone could possibly provide the dimensions for the front AEV tube bull bar. I’ve located a very cheap AEV tubeless and am toying with the idea of making a recreation of the tube myself and welding it on.
I believe the tube is 2 1/2”. It’s been awhile.
Well I bought the bumper lol. It’s in great condition, all hardware and brackets included for 250, thought it was a steal. New year new bumper I suppose
Post pictures when you get it on!
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What’s a good price for it new? I’ve seen a huge variation in price for the front bumper so I’m 🤷🏻♀️ as to what’s reasonable.
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New, you're looking at $1200 for a front OR rear. AEV does not give discounts, ever. Considering that AEV is on the brink of discontinuing production on JK parts, that price will likely only go up with time. Personally, I am a huge AEV fan, and I've debated buying a front/rear pair just to have as spares for my JK because of that.
Used, it's all over the place. That listing for $650 front and rear isn't too shabby, around here in UT tubeless fronts normally go for $200-$400, and the rears around $300-$600. The tubed fronts rarely dip below $500, but I've seen it happen. Just watch out for rust and corrosion, especially on the earlier models that have the welded seem on the front before they added a small air gap.
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$1397 no hoop, $1518 with a hoop. AEV doesn't discount. So if you see a much lower price its a counterfeit.
Got the lights mounted up thanks to the Rubitrux light mount. AEV stopped making their own. Also put on the AEV skid plate. Looks very complete now. I still want to eventually have a steel shop make me a hoop for the bumper, but I need the AEV hoop measurements, I want it to look oem to the AEV version. Maybe the hoopless will grow on me though! I do really like it.
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Anyone know if I’d be able to bend this back? It doesn’t line up with the fender on the passenger side. It does on the other side. I think the previous owner partially bent it somehow. Can it be bent back and how?
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Anyone know if I’d be able to bend this back? It doesn’t line up with the fender on the passenger side. It does on the other side. I think the previous owner partially bent it somehow. Can it be bent back and how?
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That looks great with the KC lights! Nicely done.
As for the misalignment with the fender, mine looked the same when I first installed it. I was able to loosen the mounting bolts and shift the bumper just enough to make it line up better and it's been good for the last 4 years.
As for the misalignment with the fender, mine looked the same when I first installed it. I was able to loosen the mounting bolts and shift the bumper just enough to make it line up better and it's been good for the last 4 years.
Mounting bolts as in the 4 that connect to the frame horn? Or the ones on the side of the bumper?
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