Aev Highline fenders now avail [Archive]

mingoglia

01-23-2007, 09:41 PM

Jeezus Jason. You should have warned us. I click on that link and I literally fell backwards in my chair and hit my head on my glass table at the price. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Renob

01-23-2007, 09:42 PM

That sure is allot of cash for something I can do with a grinder and a sawzall.

BRUZR

01-23-2007, 09:57 PM

You know what... That price doesn't do a thing for the rear end... What's the price for that?

Renob

01-23-2007, 10:03 PM

You know what... That price doesn't do a thing for the rear end... What's the price for that?You get new flares for the rear that mount higher. Throwing the old flares away and running without them will achieve the same goal but you wallet wont be empty.

AZG23

01-24-2007, 04:38 AM

That sure is allot of cash for something I can do with a grinder and a sawzall.

It wouldnt look nearly as good...:D

That said.....they are waaaay too much $$$ However...

I guess if you start with them instead of a lift...it works out for what you paid to lift it to fit the larger tires..:confused: ??

So is this the mild build you are doing in Feb Jason...?

Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales

01-24-2007, 07:24 AM

Hey its only $$$$$, You only live once!!!!!!!! Yes i am doing the aev fenders and selling mine.

$1949 Kit
$200 Shipping
$500 Paint
$400 New springs and shocks
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$3049

Selling

Hood $200
Fenders $250
Springs/shocks $150 already sold!!!!!
Rubicon Flares $100
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-$700 Credit

So my estimate I'm out $2350 OTD

If you wreck your jeep, it would be very close in price, I like the stock look and can't stand to cut up a jeep!!!!

.02

Jason

Other mods dana 44 front axle/w locker,gas tank skid,Rear corner panel armor,Rubicon 4.1 transfer case and finally a winch!!!!!

Future mods Diesel motor 2.8crd!!!

Renob

01-24-2007, 04:15 PM

It wouldnt look nearly as good...:DThat's true, it would look better. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-064.gif

SavageSun4x4

01-24-2007, 05:25 PM

I like them, think they look good, and are well built/engineered, but just cannot see that kind of money for them.

But your money, your Jeep and glad for you.

joedokes28

01-24-2007, 07:59 PM

I like them and think it will look sweet.

I would also never take a sawzall to my jeep body, but I will be doing the TNT fenders sometime in the future for a significant cost savings and still be able to sell all of my stock parts.

danno

01-24-2007, 08:12 PM

I like them, The would look good,

But I would probably smash them... When you get yours Jason, can I use them as a template to build by own flat fenders?

Renob

01-24-2007, 08:30 PM

I would also never take a sawzall to my jeep bodyYou say that now but give it some time. You too will succumb to the dark side of the force.

Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales

01-24-2007, 08:39 PM

I like them, The would look good,

But I would probably smash them... When you get yours Jason, can I use them as a template to build by own flat fenders?

Sure Danno....

Not sure how long it takes to get them?????

Jason

joedokes28

01-25-2007, 08:15 AM

You say that now but give it some time. You too will succumb to the dark side of the force.

Say it isn't so :D I'd at least like to pay it off first.

Crawldad

01-25-2007, 05:33 PM

I still like these http://www.tntcustoms.com/webv5/default2.asp
better. You might need a 4.5" lift to run 37"s instead of a 3" lift. But they will take a lot more abuse. And with an Unlimited more lift is needed for breakover & departure angle IMO.

jbjarko

01-25-2007, 05:38 PM

The phantom fenders?

Crawldad

01-25-2007, 06:21 PM

The phantom fenders?

Yes, For my build I would rather have the Phantom fenders, especially at a savings of $1570. I realize there not for everyone. Some may like the look of the factory fenders with flares & the coverage they give for the tires.
But I like the buggy look with no flares & less sheetmetal to rub on the rocks.
I'm waiting on shipment of mine.

BK2LIFE

01-25-2007, 06:30 PM

wow, price is kinda steep. id cut mine first. but there are the few out there that will spend the money for the factory look. i look at it like this, i dont like hydraulics, or those loud stupid exhausts, but the kids keep my pockets fat that buy them..

jbjarko

01-25-2007, 06:41 PM

Ya Crawldad, I reallllly like em. Maybe once you get em on I can check em out?

FrenchChili

01-25-2007, 08:58 PM

I like them, think they look good, and are well built/engineered, but just cannot see that kind of money for them.

Ok Mr.Supercharged4.0
:p

Renob

01-25-2007, 09:16 PM

I'd at least like to pay it off first.Then don't wheel it until you truly own it.

DesertX04

01-25-2007, 09:27 PM

Then don't wheel it until you truly own it.

Whoa! That's just crazy talk right there.

AZG23

01-25-2007, 09:34 PM

Then don't wheel it until you truly own it.

:rolleyes:

Renob

01-25-2007, 09:38 PM

Whoa! That's just crazy talk right there.This was directed to the ones who may be reluctant to cut sheet metal but will still go off road and risk body damage.

Spending money on useless things that serve no purpose and will eventually be smashed to crap is retarded.

Eventually, it will all go in the scrap steel bin.

AZG23

01-26-2007, 04:49 AM

Not "everyone" on this board is out to scrape up EVERY millimeter of their Jeep...

Im not sure why the facination of a "beat to crap" Jeep is so rampant...and if you want a "nice" Jeep you get crap for it...not everyone wheels at the level some folks do here...and may not ever be there...no one gets crap for cuttin stuff off around here..ehy so much crap for bolting something on.

I still have to cart my kids to school everyday and have it get me to work...but I still like wheelin...from 4's down to dirt roads...and love every minute of it....

who is anyone on here to tell a person what they can and cannot do to THEIR rig...lets all remember.....its THEIRS.! If someone is building a rig for 3.5 trails...then leave em to it...not everyone wants to peel off sheet metal on Anaconda or the can opener on Intimidator.

Not blasting anyone here...Ive been meaning to say it for awhile. Someday I may have a buggy that doesnt matter if I roll, scrape, dent, tear, flop, ding, scratch, maim, or even worst let Shnipe drive...:D Lets face it...we are all Jeep Enthusiasts...wether we have a 2 in BB...or a rock buggy.

Wayco

01-26-2007, 05:11 AM

Thanks Brad, I feel the same way. Paid for or not, I'm wheeling at the level I feel comfortable at. Even I feel that these new fenders are steep, but have no problem with the scratches on my PSC tubes.

Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales

01-26-2007, 07:31 AM

AMEN

DesertX04

01-26-2007, 08:03 AM

Having a nice looking Jeep is certainly understandable. But spending this kind of money on cosmetics is hard to grasp for many. Sure, for the AEV fenders you gain more than cosmetics, but to me, it seems that if you need that high clearance than you're going to be doing something that could scratch them up pretty good. In all fairness, I feel the same for the measly $500 PSC fenders too, and I have them.

When I cut my front fenders for the PSC fender template, I really wanted to stop there. I think they look the best that way, less chance of further damage and would save me $500+(or paid for alloy axles, TT, Tera 4:1, winch, etc). Unfortunately, I need to get my vehicle pretty to instill some sort of confidence with clients. Maybe some day I'll get over the buyer's remorse for spending money on fenders.

Although, the rear crusher corners have served their purpose very well, even got a chance to try to rip off a flare last weekend, but it stayed put. ;)

:)

Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales

01-26-2007, 10:13 AM

High clearence is nice to have, just because I want lower COG doesn't mean I don't want to scratch up the paint a little. I currently have 2 rear quarter panel scratches with a dent..So I understand that I need armor. I have yet to damage a front fender and have decided that my max rating is a 4.0. I'm not out to impress with a damaged jeep that's ready for the bone yard. I drive mine daily 40 miles and don't want a trailer queen. To each as their own......

Jason

joedokes28

01-26-2007, 11:21 AM

This was directed to the ones who may be reluctant to cut sheet metal but will still go off road and risk body damage.

Spending money on useless things that serve no purpose and will eventually be smashed to crap is retarded.

Eventually, it will all go in the scrap steel bin.

You can crawl a lot of trails and have a lot of fun without getting body damage.

AZG23

01-26-2007, 11:58 AM

I agree that I'd get upgraded shafts front and rear before Id go this route...but thats me...

AZG23

01-26-2007, 11:59 AM

You can crawl a lot of trails and have a lot of fun without getting body damage.

agreed! :D This goes along with not everyone considers smashed sheet metal as good...yeah its cool on Shnipes rig...but not mine!! :D:D

Crawldad

01-26-2007, 04:44 PM

With the right armor you can lower the possibility of getting damaged sheet metal. I just picked up my Jeep from Desert Fab, where they welded a slider bar to my crusher corners & clearanced the wheelwell some.
http://i14.tinypic.com/2ce4xmo.jpg
Now if only my Phantom fenders would arrive.

desertdawg

01-26-2007, 04:53 PM

That looks great JD! Are you planning on painting them the same color as your rig or are you going to go with rattle can black? I've been thinking of doing the same and following the line on the TXT crapper bars I have now.

Crawldad

01-26-2007, 06:09 PM

Thanks Mike. Yeah I think Todd did a good job, just what I was looking for. I'm going to powdercoat them & my fenders the same silver vein as my old corners & my rock sliders.

Renob

01-26-2007, 08:06 PM

I remember when my Jeep was stock or close to it and I was still making payments on it. I wheeled it mildly as it was some what of a DD and fun sport vehicle.
I did not start dumping allot of cash into it until I had paid it off and decided it was to become an off road only vehicle.

I do not go out and smash things on purpose. Actually, I don't smash much at all and my Jeep is in fine shape. I do, however know what will usually get smashed and what to get rid of that will just gets in the way.

My point was, before you spend this kind of money on fenders and a hood, ask yourself if you plan on running more and more challenging trails. My guess is, yes you will and you will kick yourself for throwing away money on a useless mod.

RokNRich

01-26-2007, 08:14 PM

Looks good JD !

Let's see a pic of your Jeep Renob.....

Renob

01-26-2007, 08:20 PM

Let's see a pic of your Jeep Renob.....Maybe some day I will have the guts to hack it up in the name of science.
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Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales

01-26-2007, 09:00 PM

Renob, your point is valid;) I plan on giving my jeep to my daughter and building a new one for myself, I will still use it as a DD...

Jason

DesertX04

01-26-2007, 10:55 PM

Who's Jeep is that?

Maybe some day I will have the guts to hack it up in the name of science.
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Renob

01-27-2007, 08:30 AM

Who's Jeep is that?Mine............a long, long time ago.

FrenchChili

01-27-2007, 10:48 AM

Maybe some day I will have the guts to hack it up in the name of science.
9282

Is that the top of a hill by nf532(one of the exit trails of FR42)?

http://i14.tinypic.com/2gtcm4g.jpg

Renob

01-27-2007, 07:18 PM

Is that the top of a hill by nf532(one of the exit trails of FR42)?Ed Zachary.

FrenchChili

01-28-2007, 11:28 AM

yayyyyyy I'm good:D

That trail was so much fun:rolleyes:

Renob

01-28-2007, 07:43 PM

Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales

02-01-2007, 05:01 PM

Just Bought the AEV fenders..Look for a complete write up and install pics

desertdawg

02-01-2007, 07:25 PM

Well, it did not take long for my position on this to have a poster child. This happened on a moderate trail, like the ones that get posted here regularly.

If you had just spent $2000+ on fenders, a hood, paint & installation and this happens, are you going to feel like it has worth the money?

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?t=19667&page=2

Yay! I'm a poster child!:D I always wanted to be a poster child.:)

I'm not knocking the AEV fenders, I think they are a great idea, but if I would've spent $2000+ on those fenders prior to my flop, I would've really been crying.

For that amount of money I'd get DF's extreme tube fenders and a roll cage plus have money left over.

Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales

02-01-2007, 07:43 PM

Yay! I'm a poster child!:D I always wanted to be a poster child.:)

I'm not knocking the AEV fenders, I think they are a great idea, but if I would've spent $2000+ on those fenders prior to my flop, I would've really been crying.

For that amount of money I'd get DF's extreme tube fenders and a roll cage plus have money left over.

Like many have said Flops are very expensive even with tube fenders and the purpose of the AEV's are to have LOW COG..Flops would be less likely;)

Jason