Boz
Observer
I hope it works out for you (in fact, I'd entertain switching if it did), but I don't think they give a rip about this. They're balls deep developing stuff for chevy's and new Rams.
4th Gen Ram AEV winch bumper on 3rd Gen Ram
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I hope it works out for you (in fact, I'd entertain switching if it did), but I don't think they give a rip about this. They're balls deep developing stuff for chevy's and new Rams.
I honestly don't mind the chin. It gives me a place to stand or kneel while working in the engine compartment. I have a Buckstop bumper on my 05. I think I have had it on there since 06 or so. Don't recall when I picked it up used way back when and put a warn 16.5K in it right away.
Just had mine repainted after all that time and took the grill hoop off. Cant decide to keep it off or put it back on, the hoop.
good luck on AEV actually doing much to help out.
I will also say, I am not sure I would be buying a bumper and winch combo today for a 1 ton truck. Feels like a 4-5K project. I have only used the winch on the truck for stuff on the property and have never had it in a position to need the winch. But I am out east now vs my days in the NW where I was out and about more.
Just had mine repainted after all that time and took the grill hoop off. Cant decide to keep it off or put it back on, the hoop.
good luck on AEV actually doing much to help out.
I will also say, I am not sure I would be buying a bumper and winch combo today for a 1 ton truck. Feels like a 4-5K project. I have only used the winch on the truck for stuff on the property and have never had it in a position to need the winch. But I am out east now vs my days in the NW where I was out and about more.
Scoutman
Explorer
If you are able to get AEV to do that I'll personally come up to Nashville and buy you a beer. Like others have said they have their eyes set on bigger projects.
Prime example, I also like their diff covers but they only specify them to fit on 14-18 Rams with the 11.5" axle. I called them up to see if they could verify that their cover would also fit my 2006 3500 with an 11.5" rear axle and after going back and forth for a few minutes they honestly didn't know or cared.
It's just not who they are as a company and it's not the market they're aiming for.If I remember correctly the Diesel Power Wagon had to space out the front bumper mounting brackets a few inches to make it work. Setting it into the cutout bumper would be the easy part but making the bumper fit and look right to the fender lines would be the challenge. Notice how the fender flares don't quite meet up with the bumper correctly in the picture above? That's to cover the mismatched lines.
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Good luck getting AEV to do anything...
I've contacted them several times (guessing 5-6) asking different questions, trying to give them a bunch of my money.
Every single time, whoever answered the phone had a massive attitude/arrogance problem, and it was always someone different.
It was so bad, i've made it a point to design my entire build around NOT using their products.
I know they have their fanboys, but the service and attitude is some of the worst in the industry
I've contacted them several times (guessing 5-6) asking different questions, trying to give them a bunch of my money.
Every single time, whoever answered the phone had a massive attitude/arrogance problem, and it was always someone different.
It was so bad, i've made it a point to design my entire build around NOT using their products.
I know they have their fanboys, but the service and attitude is some of the worst in the industry
I was planning on keeping my bumper stock, but running this behind it. I'd rather take the winch off when I'm done.
It’s too bad to hear this and all the other negative comments about them. Sucks when this is the kind of place that helped make them what they are then they forget that.
Thanks for the input everyone.
JesseTalley
Member
Reviving an old thread here, but I’m sure guys are still interested in this topic.
I came across a 3rd gen for sale locally with an AEV bumper. I tried to get him to sell me just the bumper and winch, but he didn’t go for it. When I asked about installing the AEV bumper on his truck his only reply was: “It wasn’t bad”.
so I guess it’s possible!
Anyways, I saved his pictures of the bumper and thought I’d share them here.
I came across a 3rd gen for sale locally with an AEV bumper. I tried to get him to sell me just the bumper and winch, but he didn’t go for it. When I asked about installing the AEV bumper on his truck his only reply was: “It wasn’t bad”.
so I guess it’s possible!
Anyways, I saved his pictures of the bumper and thought I’d share them here.
