AEV Ram!

[Will]

I wondering if they corrected that bow in the spring.

The second picture doesn't look like it, still looks bowed to me. Seems like they would have altered the angle as well.

[Mule]

AEV had a booth at Jackson... No PW though, was disappoint.

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I wondering if they corrected that bow in the spring.

The second picture doesn't look like it, still looks bowed to me. Seems like they would have altered the angle as well.

I've seen more than one 4.5th Gen with the bow in the springs (there was a member on here a couple of weeks ago with a similar picture). It may be normal (not sure, I'd like to see a few more owners comment on how their front spring looks).

[TommyG]

Is it me or do the AEV wheels not look that great unless they have large tires on them? I love they way they look with 37s and 40s on them but they are underwhelming with a 33 or 35 on them.

[Luke Duke]

AEV had a booth at Jackson... No PW though, was disappoint.

I think they are appealing to the guys who "have" to have a Cummins and want a power wagon, but "have" to get a diesel because "dodge gas burners are crap". I see a lot of that here locally with airmen who get back from their first deployment and blow through all that tax free money on a Cummins and a lift.

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I wondering if they corrected that bow in the spring.

The second picture doesn't look like it, still looks bowed to me. Seems like they would have altered the angle as well.

I've seen more than one 4.5th Gen with the bow in the springs (there was a member on here a couple of weeks ago with a similar picture). It may be normal (not sure, I'd like to see a few more owners comment on how their front spring looks).

Mine's a 16 and I've got bow on my springs too. I don't do any rock crawling; and since washed out creek beds are the places I need articulation so I doubt it'll be a problem for me.

[whitey]

On the trail I'll take the crappy dodge gas burner over diesel anyday. Less weight and faster response to the skinny pedal and brake pedal.

[Reloaderguy]

My factory coils are bowed, I'm not paying $3k to get more factory coils and junky Bilstiens.

[MoparToYou]

My '16 has bowed front coils too.

I actually prefer the 6.7 Cummins to my 6.4. My last truck was a 2014 that had the 850 ft lb Cummins, and no doubt about it, I liked that engine far better than the 6.4 I have now. Not that the 6.4 is a bad engine, its just kind of boring with half as much torque. The new 900 ft lb Cummins are likely even better than my 850 ft lbs Cummins was.

I don't use my truck for rock crawling, or even for other serious off road use that isn't rock crawling (I have other off road toys for that). I use my truck for back country exploring, and I like the extra 4x4 capability if I come upon a difficult spot like a washed out road, or similar. Having the lockers and a winch are good security measures, and I've used them countless times in prior vehicles over the years. The swaybar disconnect, articulinks, and coil rear suspension don't mean so much to me. In fact, I prefer rear leaf springs in a truck.

I've been thinking of going back to a 3500 with rear leaf springs when the '17s come out. The AEV Prospector is interesting to me. Adding an ARB locker to the front differential, and keeping the rear limited slip would make for a decent back country exploring rig for my purposes. And it would do a better job of towing my enclosed trailer that hauls my more serious off road toys. The one thing I don't like about the Prospector is that, if anything, it is too big. It looks like a kid's truck, with more lift than I need, and bigger tires than I need.

[04Ram2500Hemi]

My '16 has bowed front coils too.

I actually prefer the 6.7 Cummins to my 6.4. My last truck was a 2014 that had the 850 ft lb Cummins, and no doubt about it, I liked that engine far better than the 6.4 I have now. Not that the 6.4 is a bad engine, its just kind of boring with half as much torque. The new 900 ft lb Cummins are likely even better than my 850 ft lbs Cummins was.

I don't use my truck for rock crawling, or even for other serious off road use that isn't rock crawling (I have other off road toys for that). I use my truck for back country exploring, and I like the extra 4x4 capability if I come upon a difficult spot like a washed out road, or similar. Having the lockers and a winch are good security measures, and I've used them countless times in prior vehicles over the years. The swaybar disconnect, articulinks, and coil rear suspension don't mean so much to me. In fact, I prefer rear leaf springs in a truck.

I've been thinking of going back to a 3500 with rear leaf springs when the '17s come out. The AEV Prospector is interesting to me. Adding an ARB locker to the front differential, and keeping the rear limited slip would make for a decent back country exploring rig for my purposes. And it would do a better job of towing my enclosed trailer that hauls my more serious off road toys. The one thing I don't like about the Prospector is that, if anything, it is too big. It looks like a kid's truck, with more lift than I need, and bigger tires than I need.

AEV has two kits- one for 37" tires, and the other is for 40" tires with their wider fenders. I love the looks of the flatbed on 40" tires that AEV has, but I agree 37" tires would be more than enough for me.

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Is it me or do the AEV wheels not look that great unless they have large tires on them? I love they way they look with 37s and 40s on them but they are underwhelming with a 33 or 35 on them.

I'm going to say it's just you

[TommyG]

You win. They look killer on your truck. I think it is more the Katlas but I may be coming around. I guess if I get them and don't like them I'll just have to go to larger rubber. That would be a real shame to have to do.

Onyx or Black?

[04Ram2500Hemi]

You win. They look killer on your truck. I think it is more the Katlas but I may be coming around. I guess if I get them and don't like them I'll just have to go to larger rubber. That would be a real shame to have to do.

Onyx or Black?

I went with Onyx. They look darker in the pictures than they really are. Between my rockers and bumpers being coated with Line-X, I really felt these wheels tied everything together. I know not everybody will like it, but they sure make me smile!

[RAM4ROKS]

You win. They look killer on your truck. I think it is more the Katlas but I may be coming around. I guess if I get them and don't like them I'll just have to go to larger rubber. That would be a real shame to have to do.

Onyx or Black?

I went with Onyx. They look darker in the pictures than they really are. Between my rockers and bumpers being coated with Line-X, I really felt these wheels tied everything together. I know not everybody will like it, but they sure make me smile!

Those look killer on your truck!!!! Absolutely awesome!!!! The more I see them, the more I want a set for my truck! I think they are now my favorite wheels on the market for our trucks!!! Just out of curiosity, did you happen to notice if they have the raised safety bead like our stock wheels?

[olyelr]

I know not everybody will like it, but they sure make me smile!

And that is what it is all about, my friend. I have never been a black/dark wheel kinda guy... I guess the bug hasnt hit me yet. But I like the flow of your rig. Looking good man!

[cruz]

I know not everybody will like it, but they sure make me smile!

And that is what it is all about, my friend. I have never been a black/dark wheel kinda guy... I guess the bug hasnt hit me yet. But I like the flow of your rig. Looking good man!

X2 !

[Adam_C]

I went with Onyx. They look darker in the pictures than they really are. Between my rockers and bumpers being coated with Line-X, I really felt these wheels tied everything together. I know not everybody will like it, but they sure make me smile!

As stated, those look sweet! I originally liked the Katla over the Salta but I think those are starting to win me over. Are you planning on adding the trim rings?

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I went with Onyx. They look darker in the pictures than they really are. Between my rockers and bumpers being coated with Line-X, I really felt these wheels tied everything together. I know not everybody will like it, but they sure make me smile!

As stated, those look sweet! I originally liked the Katla over the Salta but I think those are starting to win me over. Are you planning on adding the trim rings?

At this point I'm not going to add the trim rings. I kind of like the more rugged look without the rings.

[04Ram2500Hemi]

You win. They look killer on your truck. I think it is more the Katlas but I may be coming around. I guess if I get them and don't like them I'll just have to go to larger rubber. That would be a real shame to have to do.

Onyx or Black?

I went with Onyx. They look darker in the pictures than they really are. Between my rockers and bumpers being coated with Line-X, I really felt these wheels tied everything together. I know not everybody will like it, but they sure make me smile!

Those look killer on your truck!!!! Absolutely awesome!!!! The more I see them, the more I want a set for my truck! I think they are now my favorite wheels on the market for our trucks!!! Just out of curiosity, did you happen to notice if they have the raised safety bead like our stock wheels?

Here's a picture of the wheel before I had tires mounted.

[Reloaderguy]

Those look identical to the inside of my KMC XD wheels. AEV wheels have always looked great and those are no exception.

[TommyG]

Saw this over on Expo. Nice rig.

[olyelr]

It amazes me how their setup makes a set of 40's look almost like a stock pickup.

Same with the 37's.

[04Ram2500Hemi]

The new AEV Ram Heat Reduction Hood is available. It's not in my price range, but I like that it's different than what's out there.

http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/veh ... ction-hood

[RustyPW]

Still no love for us 3G's.

[Reloaderguy]

Is engine heat a problem?

[ACRucrazy]

Is engine heat a problem?

Maybe for turbo diesels..