Expeditions West XV-JP Testing and Build Thread

[Hltoppr]

The precleaners don't look the best, (I personally really like it...), but boy do they work. My FJ80 used to have a good amount of silt and dust collected in the bowl within two or three days of baja roads...and given where this rig will be going...definitely a good mod to add.

Looks great Scott! Can't wait to see it in person!

-H-

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I can't get over how clean the AEV JK hood/snorkel looks, what a knock out design that is not only sleek looking but extremely functional too.

Excited to see how the rest of the build progresses in the coming weeks.

 

[Scott Brady]

I can't get over how clean the AEV JK hood/snorkel looks, what a knock out design that is not only sleek looking but extremely functional too.

Excited to see how the rest of the build progresses in the coming weeks.

Kurt,

The whole thing should be in SLC in early August. We will have to schedule a meet-and-greet.

 

[Scott Brady]

Tim (SOAZ) is up in Prescott and helping with the suspension system install. The first-phase of the suspension is the new ACOS Pro adjustable coil mounts, with internal air-bumps. So far, it is really nice (front is in). We will install the rear today, along with the HD rear anti-swaybar.

 

[elias]

Hi Scott,

I have a question about that hood. When you order it, does it come painted to match your jeep, or did you have to have it painted and decals installed after receiving it?

Also, is there any issues with rain going into the engine compartment thru the vents?

Thanks

 

[TheGillz]

Hi Scott,

I have a question about that hood. When you order it, does it come painted to match your jeep, or did you have to have it painted and decals installed after receiving it?

Also, is there any issues with rain going into the engine compartment thru the vents?

Thanks

It needs to be painted.

Rain can go through, but is that worse than mud or water coming up from under?

 

[elias]

Hey, thanks for the response. I don't mean thru the snorkel, I means thru the vents in the hood. The reason I ask is because I would want to get the hood without the snorkel since there would be no room for a roof cage with the snorkel in place.

 

[TheGillz]

If you get the hood only there are matching grills that match on either side. The snorkle conveniently fits in the right hand one should you get it.

 

[LUISJG]

Hey, thanks for the response. I don't mean thru the snorkel, I means thru the vents in the hood. The reason I ask is because I would want to get the hood without the snorkel since there would be no room for a roof cage with the snorkel in place.

elias,, you can install a roof roof rack with the snorkel with no problem,,you just have to get the correct one like the wilderness.

also , if you get the hood only,, it comes with the side snorkel entries pluged.
no problem not having a snorkel

 

[cruiseroutfit]

...The whole thing should be in SLC in early August. We will have to schedule a meet-and-greet.

You bet!

 

[Paul R]

The whole thing should be in SLC in early August. We will have to schedule a meet-and-greet.

I would definately come down to SLC for a meet-and-greet!

 

[Ranger Steve]

love the AEV hood :lurk:

 

[Willman]

I would definately come down to SLC for a meet-and-greet!

Ditto!

 

[SOAZ]

The bump stop coilovers are a neat design. It was easy to install relative to other kits. Just a little drilling of some bolt holes, cutting off of factory bump stops and then installing it all.
Just had to remove the shocks and sway bar to get them installed. This Jeeps suspension has a LOT of potential for travel. When the sway bar is either "unlocked" (for the front) or disconnected (in the rear) the suspension just keeps drooping and drooping until the brake lines become taught.

I'd say its an all day Saturday job for one guy or even faster for two.

I started late in the day and finished up the following day. We messed with the height a bit to try and get the desired affect. The jeep looks great!
The sway bar is MASSIVE! It should do a great job along with the bump stops in controlling the added weight of the conversion.
I also like that since they are air bumps the compression can be changed by simply adding or taking out a bit of the nitrogen charge.

 

[Zeero]

Be sure to add some longer sway bar links in the front....or else when you engage the sway bar disco, the "continuous droop" you mentioned will straighten the linkage out completely, and on recompression there will be a high chance of the sway link reversing its fold, and compress in the wrong direction due to its shorter factory length.

We have tested this on our two Rubicons and have discovered that on average this will happen approximately 6 times out of 10....%60 of the time.

So with that, it was nessecary to install slightly long sway links. Now the problem occurs...never.

Just a suggestion.

We've done almost 45,000 kms of testing on these machines. Man are they tough, and with the right set-up, unbeatable.

Each upgrade gets a good 500-1000 kms of testing, off and on road just to ensure we can truely rely on that part for the long haul where we need it most.

Nice write up though guys, I've been following it quietly.