Explorerinil
Observer
AEV says the pro cal for 2018 trucks will be out “soon”, but don’t hold your breath, they are slow to release new products... look at their ram rear bumper.
2018 Ram 3500 Expedition Family Adventure Vehicle
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Tex68w
Beach Bum
Funny, I asked them the exact same question via email a month or so ago and I never got so much as a confirmation of my message being received let alone a reply.
I really only need the ability to lower the minimum air pressure for the TPMS and to be able to change tire size so that the odometer and mpg's read/calculate correctly, anything else beyond that would be an added plus. I keep going back and forth about the AEV snorkel as well, not really sure I need it or would benefit from it and it's not like its easily reversible lol.
I really only need the ability to lower the minimum air pressure for the TPMS and to be able to change tire size so that the odometer and mpg's read/calculate correctly, anything else beyond that would be an added plus. I keep going back and forth about the AEV snorkel as well, not really sure I need it or would benefit from it and it's not like its easily reversible lol.
chet6.7
Explorer
No anwser may be the most honest answer,they way they handled the rear bumper says a lot about them.
txflyyaker
Observer
I've sent AEV at leat half a dozen emails over a year and never once did I receive a response. I would like to use their Ram rear bumper but cannot seem to get any info from them
Kingsize24
Well-known member
So I finally made it home today to take a look at this. It looks like it my be offset by a VERY small amount. Hard to tell really without looking at yours.
Kingsize24
Well-known member
AEV is just about useless when it comes to answering emails about product or product issues. The only way you can get them to answer emails is if you ask them about having a vehicle built. Then you get same day response. They honestly need to hire someone full time to field questions about product and technical workings of product on email and social media platforms, because they currently suck at it.
Explorerinil
Observer
There customer service is horrible, they give vague details, then say they will release a product “next spring” which a year after that you still hear nothing. If you get on their forum it’s a good reflection of there customer service, they build good products, but there customer service/relations is one of the worst I have dealt with.
ttengineer
Adventurer
I’ve found that calling them elicits me a much faster response. Hell, they even got back to me twice in the same day with answers.
But yes they are slow to release product and often don’t listen to customer feedback.
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But yes they are slow to release product and often don’t listen to customer feedback.
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SoTxAg06
Active member
Thanks!!!
Do it! Do it now!!!
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I shouldn’t have checked out rams today. I’m a few months out from a potential purchase. My wife misses the room I had in my short experience with a Tundra. Kind of has me thinking about a mega cab. Problem is finding a 6.4L version. The salesman said he hasn’t seen one pass through our local dodge dealership. Personally, I’m leaning towards a stripped down power wagon, but she’s not sold on the cab space.
Question for the diesel guys. Do y’all plan to delete your trucks? Seems the thing to do for longevity, or at least what I have read. The last diesel I had was a 05 dodge QC 4wd. It gave me 9 years of trouble free service. It’s the one I should have kept.
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Explorerinil
Observer
I have owned 7 dodge trucks total, with the first one being an 01 back in 01, I bought it used as a used hertz rental vehicle. I have never had any problems with any dodge truck, I have never deleted any of my 6.7 trucks... no problems, but I use my truck as a truck, I’m sure that helps clean out the dpf. The mega cab is nice, I had one back in 06, I don’t think I’ll get another, just don’t really need the cab space that bad. I seriously am considering a power wagon next, that is if I can get away from the mighty cummmins. Go look at a new power wagon, you’ll be impressed.
Kingsize24
Well-known member
Unless you truly need tons of extra space, the mega isn't needed at all. I haul my wife, two kids, myself, and all our junk around, with plenty of room to spare. A regular crew cab has tons of room. They actually use the same doors as the mega cab, they just don't have those extra inches behind the seats.
As for deleting. I have plans too, ONLY if I run into issues with the emmisions system. There is no reason to pull a perfectly functioning system. I too have had a couple 6.7's, and none have run into any problems.
The 6.4 should not be given a simple glance however. I really like mine, has tons of power, etc. I just couldn't get away from the desire for that stick shift and a little clatter. The PW's are truly a beast in stock form. You will be happy with either choice I'm sure.
As for deleting. I have plans too, ONLY if I run into issues with the emmisions system. There is no reason to pull a perfectly functioning system. I too have had a couple 6.7's, and none have run into any problems.
The 6.4 should not be given a simple glance however. I really like mine, has tons of power, etc. I just couldn't get away from the desire for that stick shift and a little clatter. The PW's are truly a beast in stock form. You will be happy with either choice I'm sure.
au bronc n jk
New member
Awesome build! I switched from. 2016 2500
6.7l Ram to an 18 F350 6.7 powerstroke..
I’m looking to get back into a 3500 Ram with the G56 and 6.7l Cummins.
I’m curious about the de-rating of the Cummins for the stick shift and how unlike it and how the power/pickup is? Guess I need to go test drive a stick in a 2500/3500 but can’t find any local.
I tow a 24’ race trailer a few times a year
And haul my bronco out west in it once a year as well (about a 2,000 mi trip each way).
Let me know your thoughts on it. I love the Cummins engine and always loved shifting gears.
Keep up the awesome Build!
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6.7l Ram to an 18 F350 6.7 powerstroke..
I’m looking to get back into a 3500 Ram with the G56 and 6.7l Cummins.
I’m curious about the de-rating of the Cummins for the stick shift and how unlike it and how the power/pickup is? Guess I need to go test drive a stick in a 2500/3500 but can’t find any local.
I tow a 24’ race trailer a few times a year
And haul my bronco out west in it once a year as well (about a 2,000 mi trip each way).
Let me know your thoughts on it. I love the Cummins engine and always loved shifting gears.
Keep up the awesome Build!
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Kingsize24
Well-known member
Got a day off today, and spent it putting on the Expedition-1 rear bumper. The bumper itself went on very easy, and everything steel fit VERY well. The tolerances are tighter than what I am used too, and IMO that is a good thing. Seems on first glance to be a very solid, well built piece. Especially since it is built so solid. Whoever runs into this thing is going to have a bad day. The steel is just THAT thick.
Here is where the BUT comes in. They didn't spend time on the very final details, and it shows when you are putting it together electrically. The backup sensors were an afterthought, not built as part of a whole system. The backup sensors had me so damn pissed off, that I almost gave up. They simply will not go in exactly as Ram had them placed in the OEM bumper, so you are FORCED to clock them differently. This brings in a different set of issues, like the OEM wiring harness now not being long enough to plug in the sensors. Some of them you have to plug in first, then press in due to being in such a tight spot you can't plug it in once you put the sensors in place. I finally got it all in there.... tightly, but no dice. In reverse it is a constant solid tone. So it is currently turned off.
They didn't include any lights for the bumper license plate, and get this.... There is NO way to put the plate in the OEM location due to the two bolts on the bumper at the plate being so long it won't allow you to put the plate into the two holes provided. I can correct it with some spacers, but that is a bit frustrating.
I tried to contact them today, but nobody is answering phones there, so I will try again tomorrow. I have some final things to finish up on later, like moving the tire mount over so my rear tail light shows better, but I can finish that once they send me some missing parts. I honestly feel this is still a great bumper, but the details need to be worked out. It is super well built, and whoever is doing the weld work is doing a fantastic job, but that last 5-10% of effort needs to be put in, and it would be perfect. We will see what they say once I get ahold of them on the phone. I'm sure they will send me the pieces missing, and I will ask them about the license plate area bolts being too long to allow the plate to go there. I bet they say to cut them, we'll see.
Now on to the pics!
First I needed to get that OEM bumper off, then remove a bit of un needed weight. I can always re-add these parts in the future if I ever need to reuse them.
Much Better! Now on to the install!
Here is where the BUT comes in. They didn't spend time on the very final details, and it shows when you are putting it together electrically. The backup sensors were an afterthought, not built as part of a whole system. The backup sensors had me so damn pissed off, that I almost gave up. They simply will not go in exactly as Ram had them placed in the OEM bumper, so you are FORCED to clock them differently. This brings in a different set of issues, like the OEM wiring harness now not being long enough to plug in the sensors. Some of them you have to plug in first, then press in due to being in such a tight spot you can't plug it in once you put the sensors in place. I finally got it all in there.... tightly, but no dice. In reverse it is a constant solid tone. So it is currently turned off.
They didn't include any lights for the bumper license plate, and get this.... There is NO way to put the plate in the OEM location due to the two bolts on the bumper at the plate being so long it won't allow you to put the plate into the two holes provided. I can correct it with some spacers, but that is a bit frustrating.
I tried to contact them today, but nobody is answering phones there, so I will try again tomorrow. I have some final things to finish up on later, like moving the tire mount over so my rear tail light shows better, but I can finish that once they send me some missing parts. I honestly feel this is still a great bumper, but the details need to be worked out. It is super well built, and whoever is doing the weld work is doing a fantastic job, but that last 5-10% of effort needs to be put in, and it would be perfect. We will see what they say once I get ahold of them on the phone. I'm sure they will send me the pieces missing, and I will ask them about the license plate area bolts being too long to allow the plate to go there. I bet they say to cut them, we'll see.
Now on to the pics!
First I needed to get that OEM bumper off, then remove a bit of un needed weight. I can always re-add these parts in the future if I ever need to reuse them.
Much Better! Now on to the install!