AEV Prospector Vs Power Wagon

[RAM4ROKS]

their best products are the snorkel and front bumper. that's about it. Been waiting forever for their rear bumper.

mike

Commenting only on Ram parts (though they make a LOT of cool Wrangler parts (and conversions)):

Flares!!! Don't forget the flares for 40s. Also, I really do like their Salta wheels! Lastly, the Procal is a very nice product for 2014+ rigs.

If I had the $$$ to build a 2017, I'd have their flares, raised air intake, a Procal, their 40s kit with hydro assist (for the front suspension, rear would be leaves since I'd build a Power Wagon equivalent out of a 3500, I am not enamored with the new coil rearend in the 2500s) and I would use their wheels if they'd make a variant of the Salta for 40" tires. (I don't especially like the Katla wheels and right now the Katlas are the only ones that come in a configuration appropriate for 40s) I am still kicking around the idea of getting a set of Saltas for my 2012 on 37s.

[Mule007]

Very good discussion and learning points! The reason for the forum,,, it has got to help with all of the feedback even if we are prejudiced you get positive feedback and points of view to help one decide. Good luck with your choice, it is how we use ours and we love it's versatility and comfort,,,,,,

[Reloaderguy]

their best products are the snorkel and front bumper. that's about it. Been waiting forever for their rear bumper.

mike

Commenting only on Ram parts (though they make a LOT of cool Wrangler parts (and conversions)):

Flares!!! Don't forget the flares for 40s. Also, I really do like their Salta wheels! Lastly, the Procal is a very nice product for 2014+ rigs.

If I had the $$$ to build a 2017, I'd have their flares, raised air intake, a Procal, their 40s kit with hydro assist (for the front suspension, rear would be leaves since I'd build a Power Wagon equivalent out of a 3500, I am not enamored with the new coil rearend in the 2500s) and I would use their wheels if they'd make a variant of the Salta for 40" tires. (I don't especially like the Katla wheels and right now the Katlas are the only ones that come in a configuration appropriate for 40s) I am still kicking around the idea of getting a set of Saltas for my 2012 on 37s.

The flares are cool but only work with the AEV lift and bumper. The hydro-assist is worth looking at regardless of tire size. If I go to the expense of 40's I'd skip their wheels and buy a set of TR beedlocks. 10psi ofroad on regular wheels is a bad idea.

[olyelr]

.... 10psi ofroad on regular wheels is a bad idea.

Especially with a 7500-8000 pound truck.

[ramv]

On my second gen with third gen wheels and 37" Krawlers, anything under 17 psi up front I would lose beads. 12 psi was ok in the rear, would lose the occasional bead.

With 42"s Iroks and beadlocks, lose inners on anything under 14 psi in the front, and 12 psi rear. 7000 lb second gen.

Next wheels will be Hutchinson to keep the inners on.

PW with stock wheels and tires, I think 20 psi in the front would be good. My stock second gen on 35"s was fine to about 16 psi on steel wheels but destroyed sidewalls regularly. Like 10 in five months.

[adeluca73]

After reading the latest 4x4 show down shittr rag, I'd get a Ford Raptor. It was clearly demonstrated to be a superior off road and on road vehicle. The testing was conducted by qualified off-road'rs using logical & well executed criteria which represents the preponderance of most typical off road truck use.

Who wants that AEV stuff anyways, especially the RAI, wheels, & diff covers

[Reloaderguy]

Who wants that AEV stuff anyways, especially the RAI, wheels, & diff covers

Some of us are just disappointed because AEV is catering to dealerships and package customers. They make some good products...some not so much.

[OffroadTreks]

Whoever is their product designer is the Johnny Ives of the automotive aftermarket. I'll say that. Their steel bumper is a work of art. There isn't a single other steel bumper on the market that looks like it could of been a factory bumper, designed to match the vehicle that well. Especially when painted.

As for the Ford Raptor being better. I don't know. It's wider, and have been on trails where I was already pushing my luck. Seems like the Raptor would end up with body damage. It's a desert runner. For people who go to places like Anza Borrego in SoCal. And that being said, all the guys I know that own them, are the biggest freaking posers. They don't ever go off road, and if they do it's a gravel road. They just want to look cool, so they bought a Raptor. Becuase it's so capable.

[rkgzx9leftcoast]

Yeah, I like the look of the front Bumper, and love the Wheels. It would be nice if they offered some parts separate, like steering linkage, and hopefully the Pro-cal will happen. It could be because they dont want liability of people using mismatched parts, or want people to buy the whole kit. Anyway, the more people building parts for a make/model the better, creates better parts and more choices!

[olyelr]

Yeah, I like the look of the front Bumper, and love the Wheels. It would be nice if they offered some parts separate, like steering linkage, and hopefully the Pro-cal will happen. It could be because they dont want liability of people using mismatched parts, or want people to buy the whole kit. Anyway, the more people building parts for a make/model the better, creates better parts and more choices!

I would like that high steer kit as well. Problem is, the track bar mount utilizes the coils spacer at the passenger side (mounts to it), so that would be needed. Also, cant use the power wagon wheels with the high steer kit either.

[Rodeoflyer]

I have the AEV diff covers. They're so beefy it required a helper to lift them into place on the diff . Nodular iron baby.

[Ramajama]

After reading the latest 4x4 show down shittr rag, I'd get a Ford Raptor. It was clearly demonstrated to be a superior off road and on road vehicle. The testing was conducted by qualified off-road'rs using logical & well executed criteria which represents the preponderance of most typical off road truck use.

Who wants that AEV stuff anyways, especially the RAI, wheels, & diff covers

That made me literally LOL...thanks for that!

[adeluca73]

After reading the latest 4x4 show down shittr rag, I'd get a Ford Raptor. It was clearly demonstrated to be a superior off road and on road vehicle. The testing was conducted by qualified off-road'rs using logical & well executed criteria which represents the preponderance of most typical off road truck use.

Who wants that AEV stuff anyways, especially the RAI, wheels, & diff covers

That made me literally LOL...thanks for that!

I'm a smart ass, I know. I'd NEVER buy a f'ng Furd again, & that RAPTOR is legalized male anal intrusion (sans fluid film).

I love my AEV RAI & diff covers--I do think the AEV diff covers are a little speedy, but those + my purple cranium guards give me peace of mind. If I don't end up with Hutchinson wheels, the AEV wheels would be my 2d choice. The pro cal is a great low cost solution to basic programming changes, if they ever sell it.

I've been to their Detroit factory where I had my RAI & diff covers installed & they run a class act operation. The prod Mgr almost had me talked into installing the bumper too, but I just couldn't deal with removing/relocating the winch.

[OffroadTreks]

I love my AEV RAI & diff covers--I do think the AEV diff covers are a little speedy, but those + my purple cranium guards give me peace of mind.

Good information to know you can still install the purple cranium guards over the AEV diff covers. Yours are probably bomb proof now.

[DamageWagon]

But is it trussed...


Sent from my safe space

[olyelr]

But is it trussed...


Sent from my safe space

If you dont baja your truck i dont think a truss is really all that important.

[nts007]

"You take that back ya hear!!! If it's not trussed it's junk!!! "Lol




Just quoting 2wag of course

[olyelr]

"You take that back ya hear!!! If it's not trussed it's junk!!! "Lol




Just quoting 2wag of course

Where the hell has he been anyway... havnt seen him post up in a while.

[Reloaderguy]

I love my AEV RAI & diff covers--I do think the AEV diff covers are a little speedy, but those + my purple cranium guards give me peace of mind.

Good information to know you can still install the purple cranium guards over the AEV diff covers. Yours are probably bomb proof now.

Like wearing two rubbers.

[DamageWagon]

If you have double diff covers, but no truss, either you have your priorities mixed up or you have some very interesting driving habits


Sent from my safe space

[DamageWagon]

2wags is on DTX. He's been pretty regular over there. Maybe PWR isn't xtreme enough for him


Sent from my safe space

[RAM4ROKS]

their best products are the snorkel and front bumper. that's about it. Been waiting forever for their rear bumper.

mike

Commenting only on Ram parts (though they make a LOT of cool Wrangler parts (and conversions)):

Flares!!! Don't forget the flares for 40s. Also, I really do like their Salta wheels! Lastly, the Procal is a very nice product for 2014+ rigs.

If I had the $$$ to build a 2017, I'd have their flares, raised air intake, a Procal, their 40s kit with hydro assist (for the front suspension, rear would be leaves since I'd build a Power Wagon equivalent out of a 3500, I am not enamored with the new coil rearend in the 2500s) and I would use their wheels if they'd make a variant of the Salta for 40" tires. (I don't especially like the Katla wheels and right now the Katlas are the only ones that come in a configuration appropriate for 40s) I am still kicking around the idea of getting a set of Saltas for my 2012 on 37s.

The flares are cool but only work with the AEV lift and bumper. The hydro-assist is worth looking at regardless of tire size. If I go to the expense of 40's I'd skip their wheels and buy a set of TR beedlocks. 10psi ofroad on regular wheels is a bad idea.

The flares will work with most any bumper (well, really any bumper but I say "most any" since there are probably a couple they would look odd with), the portion that attaches to the bumper doesn't have to be fitted for the flares to work. One may need to cut the bumper to match the opening provided by the flares but, bumper cutting would be necessary with most bumpers anyway to fit 40s so, not a big deal.

I wouldn't want to run their bumper. Don't get me wrong, it looks great but, unless I had a diesel (and thus had no choice but to run a big bumper), I want a bumper that is tucked well up and in and uses our trucks' stock winch mount. (or, maybe even a bumper that incorporates its own winch mount thus allowing it to be even higher clearance since it wouldn't have to be built around our stock winch mount (at any rate, something that keeps our winch in the stock position whether in original mount or new mount))

Hydro assist is something I am VERY seriously considering even just on my current 37s!

You've definitely got a good point with the beadlocks! But, if they made a Salta for 40s, I would run that as a daily driving setup and run beadlocks on weekends!