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Jeep Fuels the Passion of Off-Road Enthusiasts with AEV Upcountry, Upcountry + and Level II Packages for the 2024 Wrangler

• For the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) expands availability of upfit options to three packages: Upcountry, Upcountry + and Level II
• For first time ever, AEV upfit packages available for Wrangler Willy
• Upcountry and Upcountry + upfits by AEV, available for Wrangler Rubicon and Willys, offer AEV 2.0-inch suspension kit and 35-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tires.
• Level II upfit by AEV, with 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires, delivers the most capable Wranglers ever with 14.2 inches of ground clearance, 37.1 inches water fording, 50-degree approach angle, 33-degree breakover angle and 43-degree departure angle

Jeep and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) are expanding the availability of upfit packages for the new 2024 Jeep Wrangler.

Earlier this year, Jeep offered a limited number of 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary models with an AEV Level II package, boasting 37-inch tires (with legendary levels of capability. Customer response was so enthusiastic that this package sold out in two hours.

Exclusive to the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, AEV now offers three levels of upfit packages: Upcountry, Upcountry + and Level II. All upfit levels bring 35- or 37-inch tires to the Wrangler Rubicon, and for the first time, AEV Upcountry and Upcountry + upfits bring 35-inch tires to the already capable Wrangler Willys model.“

The additional AEV packages allow legendary Jeep 4×4 capability to be accessible to more Wrangler owners,” said Jim Morrison, Senior Vice President and Head of Jeep Brand North America. “This array of upfit packages for the 2024 Wrangler gives off-road enthusiasts the ability to select the path that best suits their off-roading adventures.”

These exclusive AEV upfit packages, led by the Level II, create the most capable Jeep Wranglers ever with up to:

• 14.2 inches of ground clearance
• 37.1 inches water fording
• 50-degree approach angle
• 33-degree breakover angle
• 43-degree departure angle

For the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, three AEV package levels are now available: Upcountry, Upcountry + and Level II.

New 2024 Jeep Wranglers with AEV Upcountry, Upcountry + and Level II packages will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Customers can place orders through their local Jeep dealer this month. Vehicles will ship directly from the Toledo Assembly Complex to AEV for upfit, and then to the customer’s dealership of choice.

Get ready to take your outdoor adventures to the next level. Chevy partnered with Amer‌ican Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to create the All-New 20‌24 Color‌ado ZR2 Bison Edition. Loaded with AEV off-road enhancements for extreme capability and legendary performance, the Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison is built to tackle the toughest terrain out there.

SEGMENT-FIRST FRONT AND REAR JOUNCE CONTROL DAMPERS

35-INCH OD MT TIRES, THE LARGEST TIRE IN ITS CLASS, WITH AEV 17-INCH BEADLOCK-CAPABLE WHEELS

BEST-IN-CLASS UNDERBODY PROTECTION WITH 5 BORON STEEL SKID PLATES

AEV HEAVY-DUTY FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS

DETROIT – The off-road capability synonymous with Chevrolet’s ZR2 badge debuts for the Silverado HD with the introduction of the 2024 Silverado HD ZR2 – the brand’s flagship heavy-duty off-roader. Elevating the Silverado HD’s off-road credentials to even further heights, the 2024 Silverado HD ZR2 Bison debuts as part of the Chevy trucks family as well.

Chevrolet will soon offer a trio of flagship, off-road performance pickup trucks for anyone ready to explore the trails in Colorado ZR2, Silverado 1500 ZR2 and the first-ever Silverado HD ZR2.

Both the HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison bring race-proven technologies and enhanced off-road capability to the refreshed 2024 Silverado HD lineup, with the specialized ZR2 Bison featuring unique equipment from premium off-road aftermarket manufacturer American Expedition Vehicles, for those seeking the ultimate capability in their adventures.

“The all-new Silverado HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison provide the off-road performance our customers have come to expect from a ZR2, with the towing and payload capabilities our HD customers demand,” said Michael MacPhee, director of Chevrolet Trucks Marketing. “They also expand the Silverado HD lineup, offering more choices for customers to find the perfect truck for work and off-road adventure.”

Offered exclusively in the 2500 Crew Cab configuration — with the standard 6.6L gasoline engine or available 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel — the Silverado HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison leverage Chevrolet’s off-road racing success with a defined set of upgrades built from proven off-road prowess. Whether that’s crawling trails, tackling tough terrain or towing adventure toys on the weekend, the Silverado HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison can handle it all.

The HD ZR2 is instantly recognizable with the ZR2 family’s front grille, which represents the expressive styling the ZR2 family of trucks values. Unique wheel opening moldings featuring integrated mud guards, ZR2 badging on the grille bar and a higher stance further strengthen HD ZR2’s image. Both trucks also wear the “flow-tie” emblem. The suspension is raised approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm), front and rear, compared to other Silverado HD 4WD models.

Its off-road-capable features and content also include:

• Specific front upper and lower control arms and specific steering knuckles
• Multimatic DSSV Dampers
• Larger steel transfer case skid plate and front aluminum skid plate
• Rear e-locker
• 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires mounted on 18 x 9-inch aluminum wheels.

HD ZR2 also includes a new Off-Road mode, which incorporates learnings from the Colorado ZR2 and Silverado 1500 ZR2. When engaged, it adjusts various vehicle calibrations, such as the anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control, to optimize their performance for off-road driving. In addition, the off-road mode alters throttle progression and transmission shifts, and the locking rear axle does not have a speed limitation.

HD ZR2 Bison: AEV collaboration raises the off-road bar

The first generation Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison was developed in collaboration with AEV to provide a factory package for the most avid off-roaders. It builds on the HD ZR2’s standard features, adding:

• Distinctive high-approach, stamped-steel AEV Front Bumper with integrated recovery points and winch capability.
• Unique stamped-steel AEV Rear Bumper with chassis-mounted recovery points
• (4) Ultra tough, stamped steelAEV underbody skid plates for the front of the vehicle, steering rack, exhaust and transfer case
• Exclusive gloss black, 18-inch AEV wheels

ZR2 Bison models also receive unique exterior badging and other identifying cues, including the AEV logo on the front seat head restraints.

Additionally, both the HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison benefit from the functional features shared across the Silverado HD range, including the DuraBed cargo box that optimizes every square inch for maximum cargo capability, the corner step rear bumper, BedSteps, power tailgate, a 120-volt power outlet, available six-position Multi-Flex tailgate and more.

Production of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and ZR2 Bison begins later this summer at General Motors’ Flint Assembly plant in Michigan. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production. 

Click here to read the complete GM Press Release and to view more images.

The Most Off-Road Capable Jeep Wrangler EVER.  

Earlier today, the Jeep® brand proudly celebrated 20 years of the game-changing Wrangler Rubicon at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show with the introduction of the Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions.

Available on both the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and Wrangler Rubicon 392, the Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions each deliver the Wrangler Rubicon’s legendary go-anywhere capability and unequaled spirit of freedom and adventure, designed to tackle the trail they’re named after straight from the Toledo Assembly Complex.

Exclusive to the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary editions and limited to just 150 units, an available Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II upfit by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) brings 37-inch tires to the Wrangler for the first time, taking the Wrangler Rubicon’s legendary 4×4 capability to an even higher level. This package is loaded with an off-roader’s dream list of content:

• 37″ BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
• Warn ZEON 10-S winch
• AEV 17″ Savegre II wheels
• AEV 2.5″ DualSport RT Suspension System with Bilstein 5100 shocks
• AEV 7000 Series Off-Road Lights
• AEV EX Front Bumper
• AEV Rear Bumper & Tire Carrier
• AEV Front Skid Plate
• AEV Off-Road Jack Base
• AEV ProCal SNAP 
• AEV Vehicle Build Plaque 
• 4.56:1 axle ratio (4xe)
• Mopar performance wipers with integrated washer jets

Along with the standard content, you can further extend the functionality of the Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II upfit with these available options:

• AEV Front Skid Plate LED Light Bar (Amber)
• AEV U.S. Front License Plate Kit
• AEV Snorkel
• AEV Rear Splash Guards
• AEV Rear Bumper Backup Light
• AEV Trail Recovery Kit or Expedition Recovery Kit
• AEV XP8100 Reservoir Shocks
• AEV Borah DualSport Wheels (Onyx Finish) with Protection Rings
• AEV Front Differential Cover
• AEV Rear Differential Cover
• AEV Painted Interior Hardtop

This exclusive package creates the most capable Wrangler ever with:

• 14.2 inches of ground clearance
• 37.1 inches water fording
• 50-degree approach angle
• 33-degree breakover angle
• 43-degree departure angle

The Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II upfit by AEV carries an MSRP of $21,983 for the 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and $20,135 for the 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon 392 (all prices exclude $995 upfit logistics charge). 

These limited-edition Wranglers will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Customers can place orders through their local Jeep dealer beginning Friday 2/10/2023. Vehicles will ship directly from the Toledo Assembly Complex to AEV for upfit and then to the customer’s dealer of choice. Visit https://www.jeep.com/wrangler.html to learn more! 

For a limited time, we have reduced the pricing of our premium mid-size and full-size recovery gear kits. These robust kits are engineered for real world recovery situations and utilizes many of the same materials, safety features and load regulations required in commercial rigging industries. The included heavy-duty nylon constructed recovery gear bag neatly fits the recovery gear when stowed.

We have also reduced the price of our recovery gear bag, which is made in the USA and features a wide opening top to allow quick retrieval and storage of recovery gear.

DETROIT – Building off the success of the recent Silverado ZR2 launch, Chevrolet introduced the first-ever special edition Silverado ZR2 Bison in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premium off-road aftermarket manufacturer. This truck was uniquely tuned to unlock new heights in off-road capability for customers seeking overlanding adventures.

“Our most recent collaboration with AEV resulted in the much-acclaimed Colorado ZR2 Bison. We’re thrilled to team up again to bring customers Chevrolet’s next chapter of off-road dominance, this time on Silverado,” said Scott Bell, Chevrolet vice president. “The 2023 Silverado ZR2 Bison unlocks the pinnacle of the nameplate’s off-road capability.”

AEV has a strong track record for providing accessories that excel in overland expedition environments. The 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison quickly became the most popular special edition package offered with the Colorado ZR2. Similar to the Colorado ZR2 Bison development, AEV and GM engineers and designers collaborated on the tooling and design to bring forth the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison with unique overlanding componentry.

“The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison is the ultimate half-ton truck for backcountry adventures,” said AEV CEO and Founder Dave Harriton. “The Silverado ZR2 Bison checks all the boxes — robust stamped steel bumpers, complete underbody protection, a factory-tuned off-road suspension, and locking differentials front and rear. We are confident off-road enthusiasts are going to love this truck.”

When compared to the 2022 Silverado ZR2, the Bison special edition is expected to feature improved stats for overlanding adventure. The front approach angle increases to an estimated 32.5 degrees (compared to 31.8 degrees). The departure angle improves to an estimated 23.4 degrees (compared to 23.3 degrees). The trucks are expected to share the same ground clearance at 11.2 inches.

This truck reaches new levels of off-road confidence also in part due to the high-quality steel integrated in the AEV bumpers and underbody protection. The AEV-stamped steel front and rear bumpers are constructed of 3-millimeter-thick steel and are powder and e-coated. The press-hardened steel used for the underbody skid plates is three-and-a half times stronger than an equivalent cold-stamped high-strength steel plate and provides incredible resistance to underbody damage.

Bolstering the truck’s resume for off-road strength, the Silverado ZR2 Bison comes standard with:

• AEV stamped steel front and rear bumpers with heavy duty recovery points and integrated step pads. The front bumper is compatible with an available winch accessory
• Five unique hot-stamped boron steel skid plates providing protection for the front, rear differential, transfer case and fuel tank
• Steel rocker panel protection
• A three-piece durable steel front bumper with integrated black, vertical front tow hooks
• Exclusive gloss black 18-inch AEV wheels paired with 33-inch Goodyear
• Wrangler Territory MT tires

Bison customers will continue to enjoy ZR2’s standard features:

• Standard 6.2L V-8 engine with 10-speed automatic transmission delivers 420 horsepower and 460lb-ft torque to power through tough terrains
• Multimatic 40-millimeter DSSV spool-valve dampers, which feature:
  • Three separate spool valves to control damping
  • Three connected chambers for fluid flow
• Uniquely tuned springs that, with the Multimatic dampers, increase maximum front and rear suspension travel, compared to the Silverado Trail Boss
• Front and rear e-lockers
• Specific off-road chassis and suspension calibrations, including Terrain Mode, which allows one-pedal¹ rock crawling

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison exclusive body-color grille bar provides contrast to the black grille design and prominently features the signature ZR2 badge on the front of the truck to the right of the iconic Chevy “flow tie.” On the rear, the bold black matte finish on the standard Multi-Flex tailgate is unique to the Bison design and allows the centered Chevrolet bowtie to stand out.

Tastefully integrated into the design, Silverado ZR2 Bison customers will enjoy discovering nods to the AEV collaboration throughout the interior and exterior of the truck, including the Bison decal on the side outer box and the AEV badge featured on the front headrests and all-weather floor liners.

The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison is expected to start production in early 2023 with an MRSP of $78,490 with dealer freight charge included².

ABOUT CHEVROLET
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in nearly 80 countries with nearly 2.7 million cars and trucks sold in 2021. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, a design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features, and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be
found at www.chevrolet.com.

ABOUT AEV
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has now been on the cutting edge of the 4WD industry for over 25 years, continuously pushing the boundaries of design and innovation. The goal has always been simple: provide the highest quality off-road parts and accessories available anywhere in the world, period.

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¹You should always use your brake pedal if you need to stop quickly.
²MSRP excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment.