AEV EX Front Bumper Install for Jeep Gladiator & Wrangler

Рет қаралды 20,461

2 жыл бұрын

Join me as I install the brand new American Expedition Vehicles EX Front Bumper onto my Jeep Gladiator JT
American Expedition Vehicles Website:
-------------------------------------
www.aev-conversions.com/
Support my work on Patreon for exclusive behind the scenes content, early access and more:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
/ theroadchoseme
The Camera Gear I use:
-------------------------------------
amzn.to/2TcdBXo
Stay in touch:
--------------------------
❱ Instagram - / theroadchoseme
❱ Facebook - / theroadchoseme
Books I've published about my expeditions around the world:
--------------------------------------
❱ The Road Chose Me Volume 2: Three years and 54,000 miles around Africa
375 pages of misadventures, stories, characters, politics and more from driving all the way around Africa!
amzn.to/3pnVKu6
❱ 999 Days Around Africa: The Road Chose Me
75 page full-color photography book from each of the 35 countries I visited in Africa
amzn.to/2H93IUH
❱ The Road Chose Me Volume 1: Two years and 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina
265 pages of adventure, inspiration and antics from driving the length of the Pan-American highway
amzn.to/2vfCYvn
❱ Overland Travel Essentials: West Africa: Myths, Misconceptions and Misnomers
Everything you need to know to undertake your own Overland Expedition in West Africa
amzn.to/2veyQMt
❱ Work Less to Live Your Dreams: A practical guide to saving money and living your dreams
The tips, tricks, ideas and perspectives I've learned to save the money I need to live the life I want
amzn.to/2OD6UtA
#AEV #AEVBumper #ProvenWorldwide

Пікірлер: 80

@betweenthepines4000 2 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for those outstanding AEV steel wheels from 2019! Come on AEV!!! Looks great Greg. Mega jealous.

@narendrabalvally5343 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great Dan.

@donaldwatson6342 2 жыл бұрын

Like how the winch is moved down between the frame rails. Hidden from view but still in a strong location when needed.

@Defender110SLO 2 жыл бұрын

Just watching the video you gave me an idea for my new winch bumper. Cheers 🍻

@andredupuis5432 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Dan! Great video. Looks fantastic and you’ll put it to real use

@guidok3762 2 жыл бұрын

Waited several years for my Jeep Wrangler JL, but unfortunately it took too long........!! It was not so smart to show the bumper on a show in 2019 and sell it end of 2021. Love the bumper, it’s the best looking one, for sure! Greetings from the Netherlands

@willrouse2351 2 жыл бұрын

Great installation. Thanks for the tutorial. Cheers from America.

@blackpearlvoyager4174 2 жыл бұрын

I added a similar style bumper by Rugged Ridge. The Venator bumper. Multiple pieces of stamped steel rather than cut fold weld. Much lighter and hid the winch a little better but you have to dismantle the bumper to change the winch line when necessary.😞 No plastic except for the fog light bezels which fell out eventually. I left them off as it looks better without them anyway! Cheers mate! Good luck on your adventures we'll be watching here in the US.

@rael6_4wd 2 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful bumper!

@johnfitzgerald5158 2 жыл бұрын

Looks top notch Dan. The hoop should give some good protection to the radiator from the roos. I have the same Ultra Hook on my Power Wagon. It isn't janky like an OE Warn hook. No cottter pin to cut up your hand., and the rubber pads lets it sit snug up against my fairlead. Also, the pin area is big enough to accept the 7/16" steel cable that comes with my M12000.

@MuddyRuttzz Жыл бұрын

Nice bumper. When I’m done with my Wrangler I might put one on our Gladiator

@henkisa 2 жыл бұрын

looks great thanks for the video

@sar4x474 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a very nice looking bumper. Thanks for sharing the install. Are you going to hook the lights to your Renogy system or to the starter battery?

@mikofthewat 2 жыл бұрын

Looks brilliant. I’ve gotta find out if they do one for a Tacoma

@korean_foot_traveler8655 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I have no such a nice car, I enjoyed watching the video with useful tips.😀👍👍

@WrongTurnAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The deutsch plugs come apart easy as to run the wiring through holes.

@ntsomelo7232 2 жыл бұрын

Long awaited bumper indeed, thanks for the video. I had one of the first Rubicon's setup by Dave back in 04'... AEV has always matched my appeal on styling and functionality for Jeeps. I have been eagerly awaiting the release of the EX bumper and mine should be delivered tomorrow. Question is, I didn't order the AEV lights or any for that matter to start with and wondering how much disassembly would be required to run wires through the hoop if I fully install the bumper first and then go back to install the lights and route wires?

@black_widow_overland 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. Great video

@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good.

@andrewseeber6664 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, great video! Any idea how heavy the bumper is? Doesn't have to be an exact number but maybe in comparison to the stock steel. AEV haven't got that info on their website yet and I'm trying to decide between this and pure aluminum.

@Gunfighter25.5 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for your adventures, we hope to travel to Australia someday.

@PietervanSchalkwyk 2 жыл бұрын

My Australian JLUR is fitted with OE front parking sensors. Does this bar support that? It’s the reason I went with ARB but I like the look of this one more. May change in future if it will work and the exchange rate is more favourable

@danilodegoma8495 2 жыл бұрын

I really want one of these for my JK

@warriorfps8355 2 жыл бұрын

Gday Dan, love your content.I was just wondering why you didn’t choose a Australian brand like uneek 4x4?

@evanmeaney3503 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Did you have any trouble threading in the M12 bolts on the front of the bumper for the EX wings? I currently have the center piece on, both EX wings on, but can't get the superior M12 bolts holding the wings on to catch the threading on the main Belmont properly. Did you retap those or did they just line up?

@wildcatoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I want a full bumper for a jeep how arb has for every other vehicle! I want the radiator protection but also the headlight and fender protection!

@paulczernotowycz2305 2 жыл бұрын

Class!

@brendancollins1402 2 жыл бұрын

Looks sharp! Were those crumpets with your tea? Make sure to put some protection film on that integrated light bar.

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

Those are meat pies my friend! I'll be filming segments about Aussie food soon!

@Malc664 2 жыл бұрын

Cruising along and hit a boomer the lights are vulnerable. I'm not convinced the radiator is protected. Will the hoop bend? Probably.

@Hoff191 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to import this bumper from the US or is it now available in Australia?

@sgtrat87 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... does that upper hoop come off by itself? if not, based on my JK, if you ever have to replace your headlights, you'll need to remove your bumper...

@operation4wheelz 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve looked at this bar, the off-road animal bar and arb. The aev bar looks good, but im concerned about the many components and it really looks like it blocks the radiator too much when spotties are added for Aussie conditions. Will be interesting to see how it goes. I’m going ARB on mine… (when it finally arrives, that is). I had one on the jk and had no issues or any damage whatsoever with a couple of decent animal strikes over the years. If feel if you hit roos on the aev it’s gonna break some of those plastic covers and the many pieces will be a weakness.

@gregstrange3794 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! One question: does the bull bar cover or obscure your forward camera on your Gladiator?

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

It does, and AEV have a relocation kit for it so it hangs off the front hoop.

@yorkchris10 2 жыл бұрын

Steel with plastic wrap should be good for stone hits and rust. No-one seems to have a problem with plastic radiator guards on vehicles except motorcycles,.

@euroamericabusiness 2 жыл бұрын

Dan, great instructional video, just one question... what are you going to do with the front off road camera..? Are you going to relocate it...?

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, AEV make a relocation kit for it - I should have mentioned that.

@euroamericabusiness 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadChoseMe Thanks, I was already concerned..😉

@huntingarete9214 2 жыл бұрын

Dan, what does the bar weigh in total, less the winch?

@aarongerman7857 2 жыл бұрын

two questons. What's the net weight gain or net weight loss vs the Rubicon steel bumper? And that hoop for sure covers up the front camera, not to mention, that hoop and lights block the radiator. that's no bueno for me here in CO. So what's up the upside of this bumper vs the stock steel one? better approach angle? better skid plate? noticeably lighter?

@capt.stubing5604 2 жыл бұрын

Good questions, the AEV website says its compatible with the front trail cam. I have the stock steel bumper with the Warn Stinger loop, with a BD 10” light bar hanging under the loop and the camera is fine. You can’t see straight ahead but you can see fine at a down angle to see where your wheels are going and over the top of hills.

@Trex76us 2 жыл бұрын

I've installed this bumper 3 times and I dislike the install process all 3 times. As the bumper is one of the best looking bumpers that is on the market but due to the price of the bumper and the long install times and I not recommend it. Also have you tried to remove the front grill with this bumper installed?

@y2kmadd 2 жыл бұрын

Need this for the JK. The existing one weighs too much.

@5150Lane 2 жыл бұрын

In the land down under, are your bolts threaded as Right Loosey, Lefty Tighty? That would be the opposite of we we do North of the Equator. lol

@MrTowner 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. And we film everything mirrored to avoid tripping out the rest of the world.... Dan is also doing a fantastic job of keeping his ground harness hidden

@5150Lane 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTowner lol

@LordOfTheRing Жыл бұрын

Hey, did you have to uninstall most of the bumper to install and wire the driving lights? I'm planning to install new lights, but relised that I have to take almost the entire front off to access the bull bar screws.

@TheRoadChoseMe Жыл бұрын

I installed the lights while installing the bumper

@t0m33r5 2 жыл бұрын

Where are the crush cans??

@craigwoodward4566 2 жыл бұрын

Best bar available. Do they do the rear bar / water tanks for Gladiator?

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

AEV don't yet make a rear bar for the Gladiator.

@captainbarnicle8548 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bumper but you are going to starve that radiator of air with those spot lights and overheat in the summer I think.

@butch93105 2 жыл бұрын

Air bag compatible? No mention of that on the AEV website.

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, crash tested to OEM standards. I don't know of any other manufacturer that does that.

@OverlandbyEric 2 жыл бұрын

I am very happy with my AEV Jk, but suspension could use some aftermarket upgrades. Check the video I made on it at “ overland by Eric “ for owner’s perspective. 👍

@ROgletree 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a very capable looking bumper but it sure is expensive. Is it that much better than the factory steel bumper?

@KansasSlim64 2 жыл бұрын

That’s my question. Other than if you prefer the look & the lower light bar mount, I fail to see the advantages of this bumper over the factory steel. Personally, I prefer that factory steel bumper.

@jackg8478 2 жыл бұрын

Can you install the winch line AFTER the winch and bumper have been installed?

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

... I don't actually know for sure. I *think* you would be able to (because you must be able to replace the winch line if it gets damaged without removing everything), but I'm not certain.

@jackg8478 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadChoseMe one would think so, but if you had to replace one of the fog lights, it would be quite the project.

@undergroundexplorersoverland 2 жыл бұрын

Not getting this. Was it a freebie? You had a perfectly serviceable Jeep OEM bumper that you just got a winch plate and bull bar for and had all set. Why switch?

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

Stronger, lighter, better radiator protection, integrated light bar mount in the skid plate, vehicle is now shorter overall.

@fredstoolbox4943 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadChoseMe does this AEV bar has the ADR approved sticker tho?

@KansasSlim64 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don’t get it either. That factory steel 10th Anniversary style bumper is fantastic. I also fail to see how a plastic covered stamped steel bull bar provides better radiator protection than the steel tube bull bar he already put on. It just blocks more air flow, especially after stuffing those giant lights in there.

@rockyday9723 Жыл бұрын

What size are the round led lights?

@TheRoadChoseMe Жыл бұрын

They are Lightforce Venom - 150mm or 6 inches au.lightforce.com/products/venom-professional-edition-led-driving-light

@owenh727 2 жыл бұрын

24:15 Hi dad👋

@MrArkar87 2 жыл бұрын

Dose that hook block front camera?

@stephenny4207 2 жыл бұрын

No hard mounted tow hooks! If you get stuck, you can damage your vehicle trying to hook up a tow strap.

@bryanrogowski 2 жыл бұрын

They do have hard mounted tow points.

@jeffwillis2919 2 жыл бұрын

I like your videos and respect you Dan but there is no way you spent over $3,000 AUD on this AEV bumper because it's lighter, stronger and makes the Gladiator a little shorter. Especially not after buying the winch plate and radiator bar for the Mopar bumper. Come on.

@spudboy1328 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe AEV sponsored him?

@jeffwillis2919 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but that should be disclosed.

@ericmosher6969 2 жыл бұрын

First!

@P997C4S 2 жыл бұрын

Complicated. Love your build and videos, but this bumper is very complicated.

@SwampySi 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good, but these are stupidly overpriced.. So the hoop is 90% plastic.. good luck with your first roo strike.

@TheRoadChoseMe 2 жыл бұрын

The hoop is not 90% plastic. It has an extremely strong steel backbone.

@KansasSlim64 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadChoseMe Stronger than the steel tube you had before? I’m extremely skeptical. I like your work Dan, and the way you reason through challenges. But regarding this bumper, unless you just prefer the look of it, I think you’re wrong. I have the 10th Anniversary bumper on my JKUR. My only beef with it is the weight. That’s the only reason I would consider replacing it. And I know removing the ends isn’t an option for you, but that cuts a good chunk of the weight right there. The ends are surprisingly heavy.