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Would you be comfortable sharing the cost for the PPF project? And did it include paint /scratch correction?
Sarge Green 392XR AEV JL370 Conversion
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392OVRLND
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Well, on Sunday I'll be headed off to Moab to join my friends at AEV on another customer trail run. I'm excited to see a few returning faces from last year's trip, as well! I'm doing a small favor for the AEV crew this year and, as a thank you, they sent me their new JL differential skid plate. Super easy install (note: it is not fully torqued down in the pictures), as I had to abandon the install to take a work call and I haven't gotten around to finishing it; everything is just hand tight right now.
nismo1013
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Have fun and make sure to share a trip report, complete with requisite pictures!
Mallcrawler_392
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Are you worried about that hanging up at all?Well, on Sunday I'll be headed off to Moab to join my friends at AEV on another customer trail run. I'm excited to see a few returning faces from last year's trip, as well! I'm doing a small favor for the AEV crew this year and, as a thank you, they sent me their new JL differential skid plate. Super easy install (note: it is not fully torqued down in the pictures), as I had to abandon the install to take a work call and I haven't gotten around to finishing it; everything is just hand tight right now.
Interesting design. I wonder if Dave Harriton has seen (and approved?). Looks kind of janky
nismo1013
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392OVRLND
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I know Dave has seen it (because I was around Dave a couple weeks ago in Moab). Design looks fine to me, and I've actually seen it in person and installed it. Like everything AEV does, it's got tight tolerances, proper clearances, and a robust construction.
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AEV Customer Run 2024 Day 1: Lockhart Basin, First Half
Just like last year, as we were up before the sun, but this time we didn't also have to arrive at the Spanish Trail Shell station south of town in Moab under cover of darkness. This year, the driver's meeting was a few hours later, which was a welcome change and something that would put us to camp at a more appropriate time later that day. Once again, we went over the route, ground rules (spotters), and other group travel and trail safety guidelines for the folks new to the trip. There were quite a few returning faces this year, and the new guys fell right in with the group of us that had gotten to know each other last year. This year's group really gelled.
There were quite a few more AEV team members this go-round, which was cool. The COO and some of the engineering team, as well as a few sales guys were joining us this year. I would be carting around AEV's excellent photographer / videographer, John, who was a welcome passenger as I get along great with him and he and I always seem to be able to find something to talk about.
We rolled out of the Shell station headed south on 191 toward 211. We hung a right onto 211 and headed west in the direction of Canyonlands National Park eventually hanging another right on Lockhart Road, which eventually intersects Lockhart Basin Road.
Once on Lockhart Road, we aired down and engaged 4WD.
From furthest to closest: My buddy's Zig's JKU, the AEV-owned Jeep that AEV's COO and an engineering team member were splitting driving duties in, Jackson's 392, Matt from AEV's rig, and the GMC AT4X driven by the Peak Suspension team. Nick is under the rig tightening some bolts on a sway bar bracket with tools I lent him, while I supervised to make sure he got it Güdentite. That was the only trail issue any of the rigs would have, and it was a minor one.
This year, I had a bit more gear, as a friend of mine and I were planning to spend the remainder of the week in and around Moab, and planned to camp most nights, grabbing a hotel to get a shower mid-week.
I'm still impressed by the Overland Kitted Maxtrax Spare Tire Mount... It simply did not budge all week long.
Even with an additional passenger riding shotgun, his photo gear, plus the additional camping gear this year, the AEV suspension didn't blink and carried the load without complaint, in a controlled fashion over all obstacles.
This year we had a mix of JKUs, JLUs, a Gladiator, a Brute Double Cab, and the new GMC AT4X with some pre-production AEV parts on it, driven by the Peak Suspension crew.
Just before 5pm, we arrived at our camp location for the evening. This year, Mother Nature smiled down upon us and gave us some beautiful weather for camping. We had a small bit of rain blow through camp after we were all setup, but it lasted less than 5 minutes and then the winds died down and the night sky was clear.
We built a campfire and started indulging in some adult libations and cooked dinner. As fun as driving a Jeep through the Utah desert is, my favorite moments of trips like these are getting to catch up with old friends and make new ones around a campfire.
Just like last year, as we were up before the sun, but this time we didn't also have to arrive at the Spanish Trail Shell station south of town in Moab under cover of darkness. This year, the driver's meeting was a few hours later, which was a welcome change and something that would put us to camp at a more appropriate time later that day. Once again, we went over the route, ground rules (spotters), and other group travel and trail safety guidelines for the folks new to the trip. There were quite a few returning faces this year, and the new guys fell right in with the group of us that had gotten to know each other last year. This year's group really gelled.
There were quite a few more AEV team members this go-round, which was cool. The COO and some of the engineering team, as well as a few sales guys were joining us this year. I would be carting around AEV's excellent photographer / videographer, John, who was a welcome passenger as I get along great with him and he and I always seem to be able to find something to talk about.
We rolled out of the Shell station headed south on 191 toward 211. We hung a right onto 211 and headed west in the direction of Canyonlands National Park eventually hanging another right on Lockhart Road, which eventually intersects Lockhart Basin Road.
Once on Lockhart Road, we aired down and engaged 4WD.
From furthest to closest: My buddy's Zig's JKU, the AEV-owned Jeep that AEV's COO and an engineering team member were splitting driving duties in, Jackson's 392, Matt from AEV's rig, and the GMC AT4X driven by the Peak Suspension team. Nick is under the rig tightening some bolts on a sway bar bracket with tools I lent him, while I supervised to make sure he got it Güdentite. That was the only trail issue any of the rigs would have, and it was a minor one.
This year, I had a bit more gear, as a friend of mine and I were planning to spend the remainder of the week in and around Moab, and planned to camp most nights, grabbing a hotel to get a shower mid-week.
I'm still impressed by the Overland Kitted Maxtrax Spare Tire Mount... It simply did not budge all week long.
Even with an additional passenger riding shotgun, his photo gear, plus the additional camping gear this year, the AEV suspension didn't blink and carried the load without complaint, in a controlled fashion over all obstacles.
This year we had a mix of JKUs, JLUs, a Gladiator, a Brute Double Cab, and the new GMC AT4X with some pre-production AEV parts on it, driven by the Peak Suspension crew.
Just before 5pm, we arrived at our camp location for the evening. This year, Mother Nature smiled down upon us and gave us some beautiful weather for camping. We had a small bit of rain blow through camp after we were all setup, but it lasted less than 5 minutes and then the winds died down and the night sky was clear.
We built a campfire and started indulging in some adult libations and cooked dinner. As fun as driving a Jeep through the Utah desert is, my favorite moments of trips like these are getting to catch up with old friends and make new ones around a campfire.
392OVRLND
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AEV Customer Run 2024 Day 2: Lockhart Basin, Second Half
The next morning, I awoke to a stunning sunrise across the desert. The area we camp is very exposed, but when the weather is cooperating, it provides for stunning panoramic views. I had just finished brushing my teeth and was admiring the morning sun dancing across the red desert, when I heard a distinct humming. It grew louder, until it sounded almost on top of us, and I looked up and saw a plane I recognize and a tail number I know well. Dave Harriton was giving us a flyby in his Aviat Husky A-1B to make sure we were all up and at 'em that morning. I talked to Dave a couple of days later and he said he was trying to get there a touch earlier so that he could buzz us all while we were still in our tents and wake us up LOL.
From camp, the road descends down into a small canyon and things get a little tight and a lot of fun. Matt and Jackson are excellent spotters and always make sure that the rigs get through safely and the drivers have fun.
Matt always asks me "do you trust me?" when he's spotting me (and my answer is always "yes". Also, the Widdle Wadder my buddy 3D printed held strong throughout the trail.
We departed camp at 8am and we were off the trail and back into Moab around Noon; all of us went to Proper Brewing for beers and burgers and said our farewells. My buddy and I headed back to the AEV condo as I needed to drop John and his photography equipment off. As the rest of the AEV crew filtered back into the condo, we hung out for a bit, and enjoyed some brews together. As the evening approached, my buddy Zig, Matt from AEV, and I decided we were going to get another night of camping in, and we headed off for the Ledges area. We found a nice spot nestled into the rocks and made a fire, drank some beers, and downed some burritos we grabbed at Gilberto's on the way to camp. All in all, a great way to end day 2 of the trip.
The next morning, I awoke to a stunning sunrise across the desert. The area we camp is very exposed, but when the weather is cooperating, it provides for stunning panoramic views. I had just finished brushing my teeth and was admiring the morning sun dancing across the red desert, when I heard a distinct humming. It grew louder, until it sounded almost on top of us, and I looked up and saw a plane I recognize and a tail number I know well. Dave Harriton was giving us a flyby in his Aviat Husky A-1B to make sure we were all up and at 'em that morning. I talked to Dave a couple of days later and he said he was trying to get there a touch earlier so that he could buzz us all while we were still in our tents and wake us up LOL.
From camp, the road descends down into a small canyon and things get a little tight and a lot of fun. Matt and Jackson are excellent spotters and always make sure that the rigs get through safely and the drivers have fun.
Matt always asks me "do you trust me?" when he's spotting me (and my answer is always "yes". Also, the Widdle Wadder my buddy 3D printed held strong throughout the trail.
We departed camp at 8am and we were off the trail and back into Moab around Noon; all of us went to Proper Brewing for beers and burgers and said our farewells. My buddy and I headed back to the AEV condo as I needed to drop John and his photography equipment off. As the rest of the AEV crew filtered back into the condo, we hung out for a bit, and enjoyed some brews together. As the evening approached, my buddy Zig, Matt from AEV, and I decided we were going to get another night of camping in, and we headed off for the Ledges area. We found a nice spot nestled into the rocks and made a fire, drank some beers, and downed some burritos we grabbed at Gilberto's on the way to camp. All in all, a great way to end day 2 of the trip.
Cali392JL
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Great looking jeep! Looks like there's a lot of nice vehicles on that trip and what a beautiful place to go. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Socal_392
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So basically you did the forest roads in Moab 
- Aug 21, 2023
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They finally released it...got mine installed last month...now when is the front diff skid coming? Please ask themWell, on Sunday I'll be headed off to Moab to join my friends at AEV on another customer trail run. I'm excited to see a few returning faces from last year's trip, as well! I'm doing a small favor for the AEV crew this year and, as a thank you, they sent me their new JL differential skid plate. Super easy install (note: it is not fully torqued down in the pictures), as I had to abandon the install to take a work call and I haven't gotten around to finishing it; everything is just hand tight right now.
- Aug 21, 2023
- 445
- 544
- Current Rides
- AEV392XR - R1250GSA - R1250GSR - G450X - KLR300 - F350 Platinum+
Cool video!
Hoghead
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I’m in the process of building mine with AEV. I would only criticize one thing. The diff covers. There is no drain plug. I went with ARB. I change my gear oil every 15k, sometimes after a lot of water crossings. Mainly in my older jeeps. 392 is still new. Arb’s arrived today, tomorrow I will change them out. AEV needs to update because there’s no damn drain plug on the axles.
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392OVRLND
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There's not a drain plug in the factory covers, either. AEV designed the covers before Jeep removed the drain plug from the axles (which I believe was in 2021 for the front differential and 2022 for the rear differential).
I personally don't like drain plugs on the cover, since the position of them typically don't allow for a full drain like when the plug is on the axle, so you have to take the cover off anyway; plugs, in general, are also a failure point and the plug could be hard to remove or need to be drilled out if damaged, whether on the axle or the cover.
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