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AEV Brute History
The first AEV Brute was built in 2004 after the company founded in 1997. More information can be found on the American Expedition Vehicles page here on wiki.

Build Process
The build process for an AEV TJ based Brute - The AEV Brute TJ wrangler model was built in stages or all at once with a kit. The kit included items such as a mid-frame section, a cab closeout, a single cab hardtop, a bed and tailgate, and body mounts. The conversion process started with a 1997 - 2006 Jeep wrangler which then had the interior parts removed to allow to the floor of the vehicle. Continuing with drilling out spot welds and cutting sections of the floor and sides of the tub the body can be removed. With the body removed the frame extension would need to be welded in by cutting a section of frame and making sure everything is straight. The front section of the tub can be placed back onto the extended frame once the cab closeout is installed. The bed can be installed and adjusted before final alignment. Paint and body work is one of the last stages that will take place. The interior can also be installed to complete the conversion.

1997 - 2006 AEV Brute Options (TJ Wrangler Based)
An option to the AEV TJ based Brute was a Highline kit. This kit raised the fenders approximately 3 inches to allow the vehicle to have a smaller lift while still having large tires. As Four Wheeler Magazine would write "A newer and nicer way to go would be to opt for the AEV highline kit which actually provides you with factory-quality stamped-steel highline fenders that bolt in place of your stock units."

2013 - 2017 AEV Brute Packages (JK Wrangler Based)

 * DC 250
 * DC 350
 * Filson Edition