Any sign of it?

BTW, those Bestop bumper 'wedges' are really odd - especially the front one. Maybe they'd be useful to jump snow banks or something...

:-)

js.

 

So far, I have not been able to find the AEV display and it is entirely possible that they are not even here this year. A lot of companies only come every other year.

 

Well, I guess that leaves me with the Bestop/High Rock Oversize Tire Carrier for now... I was really hoping AEV would come out with their rear bumper & carrier at SEMA. :whoaisme: Oh well...

js.

 

I went on the Sema website and could not find AEV, so I gave them a call. They do not have a booth set up, but have 2 Jeeps on display. The one is in the Kicker section where they are showcasing audio equipment and the other (a JK with a 6.4 392 Hemi) is in the Chrysler section. I found where they are - now go snap some shots.

 

Audio is pretty far from the Off Road hall so I'll have to catch that tomorrow or the day after. As far as the Chrysler section goes, the only JK's I saw there were the Yellow ORT, Tony Hawk flat black, the JT and the Wounded Warrior. None of those appeared to be AEV but I could be wrong. Now, if they are showing their JK in Mopar Alley, I'll have to try and catch that tomorrow.

 

Dang, I was really hoping to see this bumper. I have talked to AEV a couple of times, but not recently and they said they planned to unvail it at SEMA.

Maybe not.

 

Sorry, I've checked everywhere including the SEMA roster and can tell you that they are not here and the only JK's that have their products on do not have a rear bumper.

 

Thanks Eddie. Guess I'll just have to be patient.

js.

 

FROM THEIR WEBSITE - THEY ARE THERE.......with KICKER AUDIO...no mention of rear bumper tho

October 25, 2007 -

Jeep aftermarket supplier American Expedition Vehicles(AEV), in conjunction with the Chrysler Corporation, will debut a monster 6.4L 392 HEMI engine in a Jeep Four Door show vehicle for the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.

Does this mean a similar HEMI conversion is coming for the new Wrangler JK model?

You bet. AEV founder Dave Harriton confirms that AEV will announce the availability of turnkey 5.7L and 6.1L HEMI conversions for the popular new Wranglers.

The Montana and Michigan-based AEV has already performed hundreds of HEMI conversions on the Jeep Wrangler TJ model. Customers have been strongly requesting a HEMI for JK. Harriton took greater pains to integrate the new JK with the HEMI powertrains to lower costs and ease production.

“Our new JK HEMIs will set the standard for engine conversions,” says Harriton. “We tooled up many new parts specifically for this application. It looks and feels like it came from the factory.”

AEV has earned a reputation for making a splash at the annual SEMA show, and their HEMI conversion on the Jeep JK should not disappoint.

The 6.4L, 525 hp HEMI Wrangler will show as a concept vehicle in the Chrysler display. The Mopar Performance crate engine will feature a fully-integrated OE-style electronics module developed by AEV. The truck will also have an AEV HEMI-integrated heat-reduction hood. AEV has built a strong working relationship with the Jeep brand, and has won four Chrysler Design Excellence Awards in the last ten years.

Asked if the 6.4L will be offered to AEV customers (in addition to the 5.7 and 6.1), Harriton said: “We’ll gauge the interest. The technology is already there to properly integrate the stand-alone engine package with the OE electronics on the vehicle, so it wouldn’t be that difficult to offer.”

AEV will have a further SEMA presence at the Kicker Audio OEM display. The Kicker vehicle will feature a JK Wrangler Unlimited with AEV’s Expedition and Appearance packages, including an AEV bumper, hood, wheels, skid plate, and a custom appearance group option.

 

the pictures are in day 4 album. it's a silver 4 door with a painted top. the rear bumper looks like a stocker, just painted silver. I'm computer illiterate, or I'd link the pictures