Yeah. I'm looking for the same thing. Especially interested in new products from AEV.
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Yeah. I'm looking for the same thing. Especially interested in new products from AEV.
Scott Brady
Founder
A little fun with the Compass. Sure, it is not a serious overland truck, but that doesn't make it any less fun to try and drive through Fins and Things. . .
http://www.expeditionportal.com/vehicules/84-jeep/338-a-little-fun-with-the-2011-jeep-compass.html
http://www.expeditionportal.com/vehicules/84-jeep/338-a-little-fun-with-the-2011-jeep-compass.html
Just got back from Moab, from doing the EJS Vendor show. We were displaying our XT 140 with the boys from Nemesis Industries. They make incredible aluminum fender flares, and armor, and bumpers.
Also got the chance to go wheeling with the guys in their JK4 with a 6.4lVVT. Just a ridiculously capable vehicle on 40's, that makes it all too powerful and easy.
They are also affiliated with Burnsville Off Road, so do a ton of Hemi conversions.
Photo's after some rest!
Also got the chance to go wheeling with the guys in their JK4 with a 6.4lVVT. Just a ridiculously capable vehicle on 40's, that makes it all too powerful and easy.
They are also affiliated with Burnsville Off Road, so do a ton of Hemi conversions.
Photo's after some rest!
m(a)ce
Adventurer
so anything from anybody @ the vendor show?
I just got back from an East Coast version of the EJS at Rausch and was hoping for an AEV hovercraft or something. where are the pics?!? :drool:
Scott Brady
Founder
From my experience, the vendor show is kind of meh. . . Too windy and most vendors don't bring their A game. I find it odd that no one in most booths pay attention to media walking around. Huge missed opportunity on their part. There are obviously a few exceptions, with several teams being very professional and engaging everyone coming into or by their booth. TJM was doing a good job, as was Mac's Custom Tiedowns and a few others. Too many other vendors were just talking among themselves.
AEV had a display downtown, but they got hammered with crazy wind. It seemed like they had steady traffic though. The Jeep area downtown was also impressive and better managed this year. They had Jeeps of every type and everyone could walk through there and check things out. Jeep really understands engagement now, and it shows. A J8 with a .50 cal on top proves that.
The new Jeep Wrangler Mojave. The fender graphic is ok, and I like the overall color scheme. Hood graphic - not so much
I really, really like this Grand Cherokee. The grey and black are a nice touch, as is the impressive performance. The level of refinement of these trucks is lightyears ahead of the '93 and '96 I owned many years ago.
Sweet J8 in full military trim
ARB had a full project truck on display. Nice color matching and tighter integration of modifications. Reminds me of ARB project vehicles from 10 years ago. Nicely done.
Mopar-built Rubicon. Nice to see more Jeeps with half-doors and soft tops. Not sure I like the bumpers though. There are many other (much better) options out there. Oh, and never, never, never, never put chrome on a Wrangler. . .
Sure, the SRT8 will never see dirt - who cares! I love these wheels.
510hp
The VP of Marketing for Jeep was there and handled the second half of the new vehicle announcements. This shows Jeep's commitment to the segment and their enthusiast customers.
The Jeep design team was also present and ran several trails with us. They get it.
Jeep's Chief Designer (and long-time Overland Journal subscriber) was also on hand. A love for the brand and commitment to performance is setting Jeep apart.
We have a new long-term test vehicle in the stable - more details soon, including a pretty serious trip we have planned with it.
AEV had a display downtown, but they got hammered with crazy wind. It seemed like they had steady traffic though. The Jeep area downtown was also impressive and better managed this year. They had Jeeps of every type and everyone could walk through there and check things out. Jeep really understands engagement now, and it shows. A J8 with a .50 cal on top proves that.
The new Jeep Wrangler Mojave. The fender graphic is ok, and I like the overall color scheme. Hood graphic - not so much
I really, really like this Grand Cherokee. The grey and black are a nice touch, as is the impressive performance. The level of refinement of these trucks is lightyears ahead of the '93 and '96 I owned many years ago.
Sweet J8 in full military trim
ARB had a full project truck on display. Nice color matching and tighter integration of modifications. Reminds me of ARB project vehicles from 10 years ago. Nicely done.
Mopar-built Rubicon. Nice to see more Jeeps with half-doors and soft tops. Not sure I like the bumpers though. There are many other (much better) options out there. Oh, and never, never, never, never put chrome on a Wrangler. . .
Sure, the SRT8 will never see dirt - who cares! I love these wheels.
510hp
The VP of Marketing for Jeep was there and handled the second half of the new vehicle announcements. This shows Jeep's commitment to the segment and their enthusiast customers.
The Jeep design team was also present and ran several trails with us. They get it.
Jeep's Chief Designer (and long-time Overland Journal subscriber) was also on hand. A love for the brand and commitment to performance is setting Jeep apart.
We have a new long-term test vehicle in the stable - more details soon, including a pretty serious trip we have planned with it.
forsakenfuture
Explorer
Really like the ARB Jeep but then again I have seen a very similar AEV Jeep before.
cruiseroutfit
Supporting Sponsor: Cruiser Outfitters
Another great EJS, was great catching up with many of you and seeing the new products firsthand, Bundu's trailer, AT's Habitat and some other neat finds too. Everything was a bit slower than years past but as usual some of the latest and greatest were on display either in town or out on the trails. We finished off the weekend with a quick pre-run through the Swell for our upcoming Cruise Moab overnighter 
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
My pics are here is anyone want to look through them...
http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Moab EJS 2011/
I had a great time. It was good meeting Scott, Mario and others. I feel a little bit saturated at the moment with ideas, but I am also a bit underwhelmed at the same time with news from Jeep and the after-market. I think attendance was good, but the after-market stuff was lacking this year.
This was my favorite rig of the event....
Old school FSJ grand with fake wood sides. It was running a 24V Cummins 6cyl, 47rh automatic, np205, Ford D60 front, and a 14-bolt rear. The lift was VERY minimal with 39" Krawlers on hutchinson wheels. The fenders still needed some work, but it was VERY cool!
This was my 2nd favorite....
This just made me angry/depressed that we will don't get diesels in the USA.
http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Moab EJS 2011/
I had a great time. It was good meeting Scott, Mario and others. I feel a little bit saturated at the moment with ideas, but I am also a bit underwhelmed at the same time with news from Jeep and the after-market. I think attendance was good, but the after-market stuff was lacking this year.
This was my favorite rig of the event....
Old school FSJ grand with fake wood sides. It was running a 24V Cummins 6cyl, 47rh automatic, np205, Ford D60 front, and a 14-bolt rear. The lift was VERY minimal with 39" Krawlers on hutchinson wheels. The fenders still needed some work, but it was VERY cool!
This was my 2nd favorite....
This just made me angry/depressed that we will don't get diesels in the USA.
Scott Brady
Founder
When in doubt - power out. . .
AZUnlimited
Adventurer
What did the ARB Jeep have on it?
Does anyone have any more photo's of the suspension on the AEV 2 door?
Does anyone have any more photo's of the suspension on the AEV 2 door?
That ruby-red project vehicle looks like a Grand Cherokee Overland
Some details for the stock vehicle, according to the Jeep web site
(but who knows what will happen in the Expeditions West Monster Garage!)
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
about $46,000
monotone exterior paint
leather interior
30 GB hard drive for music, navi maps
GPS navigation
Sirius/XM radio
hands-free phone support
Overland package
18 inch alloy wheels
Michelin P265/60 R18 mud/snow rated tires
skid plates for front suspension, transfer case, underbody, fuel tank
tow hooks
5.7L V8
390 ft-lbs of torque, 14 city, 20 hiway mpg
(could get an extra 2 mpg with the V6)
Quadra-Drive II full time 4WD
Selec-Terrain performance settings: Sand/Mud, Sport, Snow or Rock
four wheel air bag suspension optional
two speed transfer case
limited slip rear differential
220 amp alternator
heavy duty cooling
3.45 rear axle ratio
Some details for the stock vehicle, according to the Jeep web site
(but who knows what will happen in the Expeditions West Monster Garage!)
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
about $46,000
monotone exterior paint
leather interior
30 GB hard drive for music, navi maps
GPS navigation
Sirius/XM radio
hands-free phone support
Overland package
18 inch alloy wheels
Michelin P265/60 R18 mud/snow rated tires
skid plates for front suspension, transfer case, underbody, fuel tank
tow hooks
5.7L V8
390 ft-lbs of torque, 14 city, 20 hiway mpg
(could get an extra 2 mpg with the V6)
Quadra-Drive II full time 4WD
Selec-Terrain performance settings: Sand/Mud, Sport, Snow or Rock
four wheel air bag suspension optional
two speed transfer case
limited slip rear differential
220 amp alternator
heavy duty cooling
3.45 rear axle ratio