Evo Rear Fascia with frame mounted AEV tire carrier?

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Catfathers

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Hey guys,

I found a deal on a NIB quarter pounder front and rear fascia with VKS D ring for $650. Will the rear fascia work with my AEV tire carrier? It mounts to the passenger frame and utilizes the hole Hard Rock and some other rear bumpers. Maybe I could cut a bit off the passenger side of the rear fascia or something? Thoughts?


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Catfathers said:
Hey guys,

I found a deal on a NIB quarter pounder front and rear fascia with VKS D ring for $650. Will the rear fascia work with my AEV tire carrier? It mounts to the passenger frame and utilizes the hole Hard Rock and some other rear bumpers. Maybe I could cut a bit off the passenger side of the rear fascia or something? Thoughts?


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Yes you can make it work. Just gotta modify it a little. There’s a few guys on here that have done it. You may be able to search and find the posts.


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Catfathers said:
Hot damn! I figured this was too hyper specific to even bother searching for but it turns out I was wrong. Thanks!


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Sorry to highjack your thread. What do you think of the AEV carrier? My JKU came stock with the AEV bumpers and I was eyeballing that carrier. I really like the big EVO carrier that connects to the corner panel armor. But not sure if it's worth the added weight...
 
Primo82 said:
Sorry to highjack your thread. What do you think of the AEV carrier? My JKU came stock with the AEV bumpers and I was eyeballing that carrier. I really like the big EVO carrier that connects to the corner panel armor. But not sure if it's worth the added weight...
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I’ve had mine on since the Jeep was brand new and has been great. Never had an issue with it opening and closing even with a 40” tire and a full tank of gas on it.

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Now with 40s, I had to chop the rear corner guards and lose the water tanks. I still need to finish up grinding down the corners and repaint, but this will give you the idea of where I’m taking mine. I thought about the rear EVO Facia but I elected to keep the AEV bumper to help protect the spare because it projects out a couple inches further than the EVO.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
 
wjtstudios said:
I’ve had mine on since the Jeep was brand new and has been great. Never had an issue with it opening and closing even with a 40” tire and a full tank of gas on it.

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Now with 40s, I had to chop the rear corner guards and lose the water tanks. I still need to finish up grinding down the corners and repaint, but this will give you the idea of where I’m taking mine. I thought about the rear EVO Facia but I elected to keep the AEV bumper to help protect the spare because it projects out a couple inches further than the EVO.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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Awesome, looks great! I like this bumper, it's stout. And I've seen enough videos of people dropping off obstacles and crinkling a corner I'd like to keep it there for protection. I thought the whole water tank thing was a little gimmicky but I got to give AEV props for thinking out of the box. I figured I'd have to chop the corners/tanks down when I stepped up in tire size for clearance, thanks for letting me see how you did it!
 
Primo82 said:
Awesome, looks great! I like this bumper, it's stout. And I've seen enough videos of people dropping off obstacles and crinkling a corner I'd like to keep it there for protection. I thought the whole water tank thing was a little gimmicky but I got to give AEV props for thinking out of the box. I figured I'd have to chop the corners/tanks down when I stepped up in tire size for clearance, thanks for letting me see how you did it!
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You bet. In truth, we did use the water on a bunch of runs. But I plan just carrying extra water in a different way now that they’re gone.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
 
Primo82 said:
Sorry to highjack your thread. What do you think of the AEV carrier? My JKU came stock with the AEV bumpers and I was eyeballing that carrier. I really like the big EVO carrier that connects to the corner panel armor. But not sure if it's worth the added weight...
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I've bought the AEV carrier in 2015 and have it on my 2010 JK with 37's. still opens and closes as smooth as the day I installed it.

The lower mounting hardware did loosen up and fall off within 6months but the replacements have stayed in place.

I thought about getting rid of it for a tailgate mounted carrier but it's been reliable :thumb:
 
Primo82 said:
Sorry to highjack your thread. What do you think of the AEV carrier? My JKU came stock with the AEV bumpers and I was eyeballing that carrier. I really like the big EVO carrier that connects to the corner panel armor. But not sure if it's worth the added weight...
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No high Jack at all. I love it. I really like to look of the “basket” style carries (Evo, PS, etc) but I think the AEV is pretty tough to beat. It mounts up high, gets it off the tailgate, has lots of accessories for a fuel tank (which I have) hi-lift, third brake light, you name it. I greased it when I installed it in 2017 and haven’t touched it since. Perfectly smooth and quiet. I can’t really say enough good things about it


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