2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman | AEV Prospector | FWC Grandby

[flan]

He’s Facebook famous, people!

 

[loveracing1988]

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I was just going to say I saw his truck on Instagram today lol.

 

[ramblinChet]

Well thanks for the updates fellas - I am not to date regarding the current digital technology but I just signed up on MySpace.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Damn that lift and tire combo really makes that truck look super proportional. It looks perfect. I love it.

IMHO It needs black bezel headlights.

 

[gimmie11s]

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That is a bad MF'er... no doubt about it!!!

 

[1954 M37]

Very nice!

 

[Brewbud]

Ready for adventures!

 

[Pronto]

Your build really turned out great.

 

[ramblinChet]

Here is a copy of the great picture AEV took...

 

[b307a1]

Here is a copy of the great picture AEV took...

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Hey Chester are you actually gonna take it out and get it dirty and scratched up?

 

[ramblinChet]

Hey Chester are you actually gonna take it out and get it dirty and scratched up?

My plans for this vehicle include mild to moderate trails, nothing extreme. I am sure there will be a a few times when branches are dragged down the side or a muddy area must be crossed although I will do my best to avoid unnecessary damage. My current schedule does not see me returning to AEV until late August or early September as originally planned though - just very busy right now.

 

[GeneralClortho]

This turned out great! Keep us updated on the camper experience.

 

[b307a1]

My plans for this vehicle include mild to moderate trails, nothing extreme. I am sure there will be a a few times when branches are dragged down the side or a muddy area must be crossed although I will do my best to avoid unnecessary damage. My current schedule does not see me returning to AEV until late August or early September as originally planned though - just very busy right now.

Well, at least there is photographic evidence of how it looked in showroom condition.

 

[ramblinChet]

Purchased the AEV full size recovery gear package ($675) for my AEV/FWC RAM 3500.

It includes:

• 4” kinetic recovery strap
• 4” winch extension strap
• tree strap
• snatch block
• two 1” anchor shackles
• tire deflator
• gloves
• premium recovery bag

 

[b307a1]

Purchased the AEV full size recovery gear package ($675) for my AEV/FWC RAM 3500.

It includes:

• 4” kinetic recovery strap
• 4” winch extension strap
• tree strap
• snatch block
• two 1” anchor shackles
• tire deflator
• gloves
• premium recovery bag

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Hey Chester, do you have it or waiting on it?

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Purchased the AEV full size recovery gear package ($675) for my AEV/FWC RAM 3500.

It includes:

• 4” kinetic recovery strap
• 4” winch extension strap
• tree strap
• snatch block
• two 1” anchor shackles
• tire deflator
• gloves
• premium recovery bag

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I had to buy some of their gear because the bumper only accepts a 1” shackle. Nice stuff.

 

[ramblinChet]

Hey Chester, do you have it or waiting on it?

I told AEV that you were going to pick it up and test it out for me for the next few months while I am buys working, lol. My schedule has me really busy for quite some time although I am still trying to make it up there later this month or early next month to bring her home.

I had to buy some of their gear because the bumper only accepts a 1” shackle. Nice stuff.

Exactly. I was considering the Warn HD Epic Recovery Kit although it had the wrong size shackles and didn't really seem to be as high quality as the AEV. I examined the Warn gear at the Overland Expo two years ago and the AEV at the same time nearly minutes apart. AEV put together a slightly nicer kit plus the shackles are the correct size. Do you have any upcoming plans for your rig?

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

I told AEV that you were going to pick it up and test it out for me for the next few months while I am buys working, lol. My schedule has me really busy for quite some time although I am still trying to make it up there later this month or early next month to bring her home.

Exactly. I was considering the Warn HD Epic Recovery Kit although it had the wrong size shackles and didn't really seem to be as high quality as the AEV. I examined the Warn gear at the Overland Expo two years ago and the AEV at the same time nearly minutes apart. AEV put together a slightly nicer kit plus the shackles are the correct size. Do you have any upcoming plans for your rig?

Plans? Yes. But. I have three project vehicles at the moment, all which are running and driving but the Ram is the most complete at the time, meaning it’s on hold. I do want to build an on board air system (among other things) for it but that’s just not a priority.

Both the Toyota and the Porsche are getting their steering systems either revamped or ripped out and new one fabbed up. I have the manual rack for the Porsche 99% built and I’m debating full hydro vs hydro assist on the Toyota, I have to do something for more steering power now that it’s spooled front and rear.

 

[b307a1]

I told AEV that you were going to pick it up and test it out for me for the next few months while I am buys working, lol. My schedule has me really busy for quite some time although I am still trying to make it up there later this month or early next month to bring her home

Chester,

While I appreciate the honor I am not gonna be the one to put the first scratch on it.

You have been awfully quiet lately. Did you sneak off to Mitcheegan to bring it back?

 

[ramblinChet]

Chester,

You have been awfully quiet lately. Did you sneak off to Mitcheegan to bring it back?

My plans were to pick up my rig yesterday although my schedule changed and I most likely will not be back up to the Wolverine State for a few more weeks. My payment was wired over so all I need to do is show up and grab the keys. Hopefully in time for Overland Expo East in early October.