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American Expedition Vehicles

Aftermarket Jeep Parts and Jeep Vehicle Conversions

  • JK Outpost CamperOutpost Camper (JK)
    SEMA 2006
  • TJ Diesel ConversionCRD Diesel 2.8 (TJ)
    Moab EJS 2006
  • XK Iceland ExpeditionIceland Commander (XK)
    SEMA 2005
  • TJ Iceland ExpeditionIceland Wrangler (TJ)
    SEMA 2005
  • WK MojaveMojave Grand Cherokee (WK)
    SEMA 2004
  • TJ Hemi Conversion570 HEMI (TJ)
    SEMA 2003
  • TJ BruteBrute Concept (TJ)
    SEMA 2002
  • WJ Grand CherokeeGrand Cherokee (WJ)
    SEMA 2000
  • AfricanaAfricana Cherokee (XJ)
    SEMA 1999
  • TJ LWBWrangler LWB 112" (TJ)
    SEMA 1998

AEV TJ Diesel Concept (RHD - Right Hand Drive)

This is one of the most unique Wranglers out there - not the flashiest, but definitely one of the most unique. It started out as an old right-hand-drive Wrangler which was stretched to Unlimited proportions. From there the front suspension was changed over to a Range Rover suspension; a 2.8L diesel from a 2005 KJ LIberty was installed; Rubicon Axles were converted to RHD; the AEV Highline kit was added to an OME 2.5" Suspension; and 37" tires were added.

The interior is all from a newer RHD model (2005). This is AEV's founder's personal vehicle and is used for long trips into the backcountry. Fuel mileage is excellent with it hovering around the 19.5-20.5 MPG mark with the top off at 75 MPH. Off road, the diesel tends to use about half as much fuel as the 4.0 or 5.7 vehicles normally traveling with it. Power is somewhere in between the 4.0 and 5.7.

2.8L CRD RHD Diesel TJ

AEV TJ Diesel Concept - On the trail in Moab, UT

2.8L CRD RHD Diesel TJ - Engine Detail

AEV TJ Diesel Concept - Under the hood

Features:

  • 37x13.50R16 Procomp Extreme AT's
  • AEV 16x8 Bridger Wheels
  • AEV Highline Body Kit
  • Mopar Rear Bumper (designed by AEV)
  • Mopar Front Bumper (designed by AEV)
  • OME 2.5" Suspension with modifications
  • Rubicon Axles, 4.88 Ratio
  • 2.8L VM Turbo Diesel, 545 Trans, 242 T-case
  • Warn XD9000 winch

From the Designer

Hey this is my own car...of course I think its cool! This was a fun project, too bad the motor is so expensive and too complicated for a diesel.

I love driving this machine. The RHD is fun, our Mastiff loves to sit in the passenger seat which is always good for a few laughs at stop lights...he's an ugly dude! -dh

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