American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) started in 1997 as a project in a senior capstone class. The founder of AEV centered a business plan on the idea that a company should build long-wheelbase Wranglers. The company was able to expand from a one-man shop to a company with an engineering and design team capable of producing accessories.
AEV has been providing the Jeep Wrangler aftermarket accessories for more than 15 years; recently they have expanded to include Dodge RAM Trucks in their conversions. Their specialty is in creating off-road accessories, such as those seen in the JK Wrangler series and the new Dodge RAM Prospector; custom engineered suspensions, bumpers, and intakes work together to make the AEV converted vehicles a turnkey lifted Jeep and truck solution.
AEV lifted Jeeps can be found as the popular choice across the United States. Founded in Montana, AEV’s R&D and engineering continues to have a presence in the area, testing vehicles in the rugged terrain in their own backyard. However, the main office and warehouse moved to Detroit in 2007, the same year the JK series was released.
AEV Jeep Models
- JK200 – The JK200 is the starting model of turnkey AEV Jeep Wranglers. The JK200 has 2.0” Spacer Lift, 33” all terrain wheels, and IPF 901 off-road lights, which incorporates with the original engineering of the Wranglers. Also included in the JK200 are AEV specific front and rear bumpers, a jack base, 17” alloy wheels, an instrument cluster, an AEV ProCal module, as well as AEV badges, logos, and a serialized build plaque.
- JK250 – The JK250 has all of the accessories that the JK200 has and more. It derives its name from the 2.5” DualSport XT AEV Suspension System. This suspension optimizes the ride, handling, and load carrying abilities of the Jeep on and off-road. Along with the improved suspension system the JK250 includes some features that the JK200 does not have: an AEV tire carrier, an AEV front skid plate, and AEV water pump kit, and 35” all terrain tires.
- JK350 – The JK350 includes a 3.5” DualSport SC Suspension System, which improves off-road handling and travel, while maintaining on-road performance. The additional 3.5” of clearance makes it the ultimate lifted, off-road Jeep. In addition to the lift the JK350 has the same accessories as the JK250 and more AEV accessories including a heat reduction hood, a winch mount, and 35” mud tires.
AEV RAM Truck Models
- Prospector – In 2015 AEV added the Dodge RAM Prospector to its playbook. It’s an off-roading dream. The turnkey Prospector can either be a RAM 2500 with a HEMI or a RAM 2500 or 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel, with base price conversions starting at $13,925.00. Included in the price of the AEV RAM Prospector is a 4mm thick stamped front bumper carrying a winch that can recover vehicles up to 16,500 lbs. Also, Standard suspension features in the Prospector include a AEV/Bilstein 5100 series shock absorbers, and an AEV 3” DualSport Suspension System, which allows for amazing off-road performance, while maintaining factory load carrying capacity. The off-roading possibilities continue with additional accessories including auxiliary lighting, a raised air intake, and choices in wheel options.
