http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2018/04/aev-ram-1500-rebel-recruit-hd-looks-on-half-ton-platform.html
Can't wait to see what they do with the 2019 Rebel.
Can't wait to see what they do with the 2019 Rebel.
The truck is on a 1/2 ton chassis since it has the 5.7' short box so i think they did start with a Rebel.devildodge said:I Don't believe it is a Rebel.
https://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/recruit
I think the person who wrote the article called it that. Which is why after reading the article I changed the name of the thread.
And as far as I know the grille is different, and doesn't just mount up.
Can't wait for the update. They make cool stuff and you can send them your truck or do it yourself...so hopefully someone here will get one done so we can see it...
Are you saying they drove an etorque in Monterey, CA at a press event? Then that is interesting, as i was unaware that anyone has sampled that. It was the first hint in any publication that media has driven one.LOU.2 said:
Oh, as a side note to Rusty . . . saw your response on TFL Trucks this morning ! The Video was a "rehash" from weeks ago, but the article apparently was from Monterey, California !? the video from texas ! Confused me too at first till I remembered seeing the video weeks ago on TFL . Why they didn't have a video from Monterey driving an eTorque Engine ? ? ? They'll have one or more as soon as the "Boss"/ RAM allows them to ! After all, they are "beholden" !
RUSTY . . . I lay no claim to fame on this ! As I said my reference point goes back to 2014, BUT I have also visited AEV's website many times since - as you should do, to clarify for you ! I am not sure if they will sell you a kit to install at home ! ? Jeep has had a fairly decent run with the AEV folks and now RAM as well for a few years too ! I've seen a few AEV Wranglers in my area and many when down at the show in Flagstaff ! They do Great things and have I think 3 levels / price points to choose from but they are also able to "customize" them to a certain extent ! If you have the time & the Money . . . just about anything is possible ! You know this better than I, for sure !Rustydodge said:Are you saying they drove an etorque in Monterey, CA at a press event? Then that is interesting, as i was unaware that anyone has sampled that. It was the first hint in any publication that media has driven one.
I'm interested in hearing how those drive. Read the modified F250 with electric assist on pickuptrucks and it got me excited to see how the 5.7 etorque system will behave, even though i'm 80% sure i'd still choose a non etorque 5.7.
As far as AEV, I was thinking this was a kit they put on a factory rebel, which is why i was wondering how easy it is to swap an HD front grille onto a 1/2 ton rebel just out of curiosity. Must have taken fenders and hood as well.