SEMA 2019 Jeep Gladiator Truck JL Wrangler Products Accessories DAY 2 EVO DECKED AEV

To kick off our second day of the 2019 SEMA Show, Cindy and I made our first stop over at EVO Manufacturing. This was their first time displaying at SEMA and as luck would have it, they brought out their brand new Jeep JT Gladiator Sport known as, JT-1. In addition to the Double Throw Down suspension system, long arms, Quarter Pounder front bumper with stinger, roof rack and bed rack they had installed, they were also showing off their all new and badass carbon fiber Rubicon fenders. Our next stop was over at DECKED where we got to see some of the cool new accessories they were introduction to the hugely popular truck bed storage system and finally, we said hello to AEV and got a run down of what they've released for both the JT Gladiator and JL Wrangler. We hope you enjoy.
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[@garthhayward9581]

Damn the level of professionalism and know how in the Jeep aftermarket parts manufacturer business in the US is on another level. Fascinating to listen to Dave and Mel on suspension systems. Thanks Eddie great video.

[@wayalife]

Awesome! We're so glad to hear it :)

[@johnbusick4541]

I recently bought the AEV Borah wheels for the JL. Gotta say, I’m very impressed with the quality and styling. I know the trend is less backspace. But the 5.75 in backspace is part of what sold me. I really wanted to try a “what’s old is new” look; as well as extend the life of my ball joints/bearings. Thanks for highlighting that for everyone Eddie! Great job, keep up the good work.

[@wayalife]

Awesome :)

[@nachovalenti]

Delighted to see Mel in SEMA and impressive his EVO Gladiator. I love that carbon fibre fenders. Talking about AEV, I love knowledge and experience applied with simplicity but with a lot of sense in their Jeeps. Among other things I highlight the beautiful steel wheels,I love it. Thanks Cindy and Eddie,thanks to you it's like being there.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, that's so awesome to hear :)

[@916wetcustoms]

Ya those fenders are friggin saucy

[@roamingwithrob7179]

Thanks for the extensive AEV review. Can’t wait for when they release their products.

[@wayalife]

You bet! Glad we could share this with you.

[@TheTruth-dm8wd]

Hope you have lots of patience. They took way too long releasing JL parts so they lost my business there and not waiting on them either for the JT.

[@cainelup5970]

I saw more faces then Jeeps.

[@DUD3_BR0]

Yeah seriously, I'm wondering if they even make parts or if it's all just vaporware. Now that the gladiator is out it seems that's all anyone cares about, guess Wrangler owners are SoL.

[@roamingwithrob7179]

Adam the Gladiator is the biggest thing right now. It will die down eventually.

[@lloydrage]

I love those aev steel wheels. Love the old school look

[@wayalife]

They are really nice.

[@efibendor1]

What did you mean that the ball joints would not take a beating vs what you get from other aftermarket wheels ?

[@MrJoshItIs]

@@efibendor1 What Larry said, I will just add that the further out the wheel is acts as leverage on the hubs/bearings which is why they wear out faster than tight sitting wheel center.

[@efibendor1]

@larry and @josh thank you for clarifying !

[@310to703]

That AEV Rig is one MEAN GREEN MACHINE

[@billys2482]

I seriously appreciate these videos! I can't imagine how much work it is to walk and film all day then edit and upload it for us but I'm sure glad you do it!

[@cainelup5970]

People faces to much. Not enough with Jeeps.

[@billys2482]

@@cainelup5970 Uhhhh... What?

[@wayalife]

@There goes Slavens I won't lie, it's a lot of work but we do love what we do. Glad you can appreciate it :)

[@pauljordan756]

AEV is top quality and class acts! Great review and video! Thank you!

[@wayalife]

So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@KM-my9zy]

For people like me who are not allowed inside SEMA, I really appreciate the great video. Majority of the video was on AEV. In reality I don't think you are able to cover all Jeeps, but I will be looking forward to many videos. Keep up the good work!

[@travman2863]

Out of all the people getting Syma coverage I like how you get people talking to you about the products and vehicle builds

[@wayalife]

I really appreciate you saying as much. Thank you :)

[@travman2863]

@@wayalife your channel really does have the best content coverage keep up the good work👍👌

[@MrJoshItIs]

Exactly, I was quite surprised by this. It seems way more official and professionally done.

[@RyanRKJ]

I’m real happy to hear AEV talking about mag-chloride corrosion resistance on the Bilstien shocks.

[@wayalife]

Agreed. Important stuff.

[@gibbage1]

Your coverage last year had me sold on the AEV front bumper. Still does. Keep up the good work! My pocket book cries in pain, but it hurts soooo good.

[@wayalife]

LOL - sorry about that :)

[@KrossGarage]

Finally a video on AEV. I’ve been dieing to hear what color green that was. Thank you !

[@josecoby7625]

Love the AEV steelies, and stubby bumper.

[@wayalife]

They are nice :)

[@JorgeLopez-zh4gx]

AEV SHORTY BUMPER AND SNORKEL ON TAX SEASON . WIFES RING CAN WAIT LMAO

[@wayalife]

LOL - priorities

[@af22raptor23503]

Those AEV Jeeps are SUPER SICK!!!! I even LOVE the Color!

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, they are really nice.

[@christopherolds8137]

Nice to finally get a time frame for the AEV jeep JL snorkel. ❤️

[@mssammielowe]

Great to see Mel and team representing! Carbon Fiber fenders!!! That's a must have... Great vids Eddie and Cindy... THANK YOU....

[@wayalife]

Glad you liked what you saw :)

[@mssammielowe]

@@wayalife Mel quickly mentioned the CF fenders. Are those a prototype or available? First rears I have seen for the JT...

[@black_widow_overland]

Very cool !! Love the AEV JLU and the JT.

[@wayalife]

Awesome

[@osrr6422]

12:15 Wheels on that JL have an nice utilitarian/old school look.

[@lostarrowoverland4067]

With all of the oohing and aahing I'm doing my wife is going to think I'm in the office watching girly movies. ... nothing flashy for Mel. Lol that thing is gorgeous. Fun stuff!

[@wayalife]

LOL - too funny :)

[@jindaking7596]

AEV real deal love their products

[@wayalife]

Glad you liked what you saw :)

[@stephan5026]

I love the products that AEV is putting out. That was a great interview!

[@wayalife]

Steph Kunneke so glad to hear you liked it 😎

[@AndrewTurner251]

I really like the sink and stove set up on the back of the decked JT.

[@MrJoshItIs]

It's cool but it does seem to take up an ungodly amount of space with the current config.

[@AndrewTurner251]

@@MrJoshItIs Yeah I noticed the space issue as well. Over time I look for companies to refine that and get dialed in.

[@sakarbik7535]

Gladiator is amazing. What a Jeep!!! 👏👍

[@sorenmelchior]

You defiantly are covering details with these vendors, this is much appreciated!

[@wayalife]

So glad to hear we're getting the information you're wanting :)

[@mariodesmo]

Great coverage guys! Excellent video'ing, sound, and content is top notch! As an engineer myself, I really appreciate the detailed explanations from people like Mel (Evo) and Dave at AEV. Looking forward to more data! It's a shame us mere mortals can't attend... lol

[@wayalife]

So glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@JayDowney]

God, I love AEV... I have the 2012 MW3 Ed. and I'm still tryin' to get them to give me a silver bull badge haha

[@GoChangeYoLife]

Impressed with the AEV review!

[@wayalife]

Awesome, so glad to hear it :)

[@GoChangeYoLife]

@@wayalife I was very hesitant to watch anything or anyone covering SEMA because most feel like we are looking at vehicles that don't hit the streets or trails. But, you're coverage is very good because you ask questions and talk to people and get info and reviews on equipment that we like to see and hear. Keep up the good work! You're doing a good job my friend!

[@wayalife]

Calvin Jr. Tyson thank you for that! We really do appreciate it 😊

[@mssammielowe]

Mel's JT is one of the best we have seen so far at SEMA.... Real world and well done... Love the fact that Mel's "OK" with using a Sport for his builds... *Like his first one.. That's confidence..

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, it really makes the most sense for people who intend to build up their Jeeps.

[@fwschnaar3179]

Awesome… Keep them coming! Great to see Mel 😃

[@wayalife]

Working on it :)

[@joshrude6918]

The wait for the aev shorty bumper has felt like eternity

[@wayalife]

Well, at least a year :)

[@matthewacree7655]

The only update from SEMA I needed..Thanks Eddie!

[@wayalife]

Cool, glad we could bring it to you :)

[@frankansley7941]

Loved all the info about AEV products. Great job by you two as always

[@wayalife]

Frank Ansley thank you 😊

[@ricardoruiz3650]

Thanks man

[@michaelw2304]

Thanks for the coverage. This video was what I was waiting for, what new products are manufacturers producing. Good job.

[@wayalife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@meeperrxp]

love those steel wheels, great job AEV as always

[@Sarah-ny8lw]

Your coverage is the best

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@bachoban]

You have a good show ... very good show ... excellent i would say.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really do appreciate it :)

[@TT-ch2pz]

Great video! Thank you.

[@ioderov]

Great review. Thumbs up!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@user-io3hw7hx7q]

Awesome outstanding job have a great time thanks

[@Fonzilla09]

Thanks for the AEV coverage, can’t wait for those products to come out.

[@wayalife]

Glad we could share this with you.

[@Ironwolff-69]

Thank you for the awesome coverage. Love it.

[@wayalife]

Happy we can bring it to you and that you're enjoying it :)

[@johnwilliams640]

That first Jeep is beautiful.

[@bobbyrob2008]

Thanks for the great coverage!!!👍🍻

[@wayalife]

You bet! We're happy to know you're enjoying it :)

[@jerrytaylor2743]

You do such a great job, thanks for really asking the questions from the vendors we would like to know.

[@wayalife]

We're happy to know you're enjoying our coverage.

[@johnstup4479]

Awesome coverage Eddie! Will be looking forward to the next video.

[@wayalife]

Very cool and we're glad you're liking what you see :)

[@pwrofgrayskull]

Thank you for the awesome coverage!! I'm staying tuned all week! Well done. 👍✌️

[@wayalife]

Awesome, we're so glad to hear it :)

[@OnMyMemoryCard]

Great show coverage! Love the AEV steel wheels!

[@wayalife]

They really were nice.

[@Bruces-Bash]

AEV , steel wheels can't beat'em.

[@wayalife]

Pretty cool stuff for sure.

[@rockingkvideos3160]

Thank you for sharing, another ride along, great video and content👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@wayalife]

So glad you're liking our coverage :)

[@krasnaludek298]

AEV so badass! 🤤

[@emu4wdadventures631]

Theses updates are making me want to spend even more. Steve 🇦🇺

[@wayalife]

LOL - sorry about that :)

[@terrystotzheim9719]

Awesome video! I love Mel's Gladiator, that really looks cool!! Can't wait for the next video!!!! Lol

[@wayalife]

Awesome :)

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear you liked it :)

[@MightyMax34]

AEV on snorkels "and it's the right size to actually get air into the engine." Shots fired at rugged ridge's toy snorkel....

[@wayalife]

LOL - there are a few other snorkels out at the show but I'm sure they're one of them.

[@AKArusty]

I was kind of expecting to see your JT at the Evo booth. Keep up the awesome coverage! You and Cindy totally Rock!!

[@wayalife]

LOL - their JT is essentially the same thing. :)

[@chuckzechman1497]

Nice SEMA report. Safe Travels Brother and God Bless!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@davidmscott4409]

Yeah! Awesome. Hope to figure out a way to attend one day.

[@user-wc8yw4dw8w]

Again thank you for the great video. I appreciate you responding to requests for JL coverage, and love your editing. Keep it up!

[@wayalife]

So glad that we could help everyone out and we're so glad you're enjoying our coverage. :)

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Fantastic coverage, as always.

[@wayalife]

Thank you my friend :)

[@donlum9128]

Looks awesome.

[@jlv3x]

Gladiator sales " far exceeding expectations", sounds pretty good.

[@wayalife]

Agreed :)

[@rbinatorr7761]

Swell, can’t wait for all the new D-bags out on the road ;)

[@wayalife]

LOL

[@MrProfessionalk]

Nice...good friends at EVO. Build looks good.

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, good friends indeed :)

[@terryderush7066]

If I can just get mine paid off maybe I can afford some of this new stuff. Lol !! I'll be staying right here for tomorrow update. Thanks

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad you're at least enjoying the coverage :)

[@4x4agsoverlandmexico65]

Congratulation.... you have the best coverage of SEMA 👏👏👏

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We really do appreciate you saying as much.

[@MrProfessionalk]

AEV shocks look interesting. Wonder how much they will be on the market.

[@wayalife]

I don't suspect they'd be cheap but would bet they'll be worth it.

[@kent9377]

I can't wait to start moding my gladiator

[@SuperslowRacing]

Idk but maybe the “D-Bag” is not the best choice for a product name. Or maybe it is??? 😂

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad I'm not the only one who was thinking that.

[@Sarah-ny8lw]

I think he was trying not to laugh when he said it hahaha

[@MrJoshItIs]

It is actually marketing genius if you ask me. You know how they say there is no such thing as bad press? Well, d-bag sticks in your head for better for worse. People will remember the product.

[@overlandgoga5453]

Great content! thanks!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're glad you're enjoying it :)

[@saev55]

Aev rocks👍👍

[@guidok3762]

Thanks Eddie for the daily report. I love AEV, had the 2.5” liftkit on the JL, but the bumpers are almost 1 year on ‘backorder’ !!!!!! Crazy👎☹️ hope that the new product will be available first quarter as told......

[@wayalife]

Hopefully. It's nice stuff for sure.

[@waltcornett9375]

Mell is the man 3 days wow

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah. And here I was impressed when he did ours in 5 LOL

[@edwardstone5018]

Eddie you da man! Great coverage and great interviews from the best companies in the industry. This is how us consumers make decisions on where and what to buy! Well done sir

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're so glad to hear you say as much.

[@joshbuck5877]

Your channel is kick ass bro im digging it..... Very interactive 👍🤘keep up the great work.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad to hear you say as much :)

[@stealtheli]

AWESOME!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@turbojunki]

I love the AEV stuff.. those steel wheels are awesome! Keep up the great videos guys..

[@wayalife]

Thank you. So glad you're enjoying our coverage of the show.

[@wkjeeping9053]

Leer should have done the research about jeep. how passionate jeep owners are. When you are late to the game you lose money

[@Turnpike617]

Great video!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@dakotapouncey]

"We have a lot of experience with these long wheelbase jeeps." What a humble understatement. AEV basically did all of the homework with the Brute and Jeep copied it.

[@camjeepram]

Yeah that was a funny understatement. You could see by the smile on Dave's face that he didn't want to get to much into that. The JT should be called Brute 2.

[@00ninja00]

Hahahaha!!’ Foreals!!! If anyone seen the brute 6 years ago, and when Jeep announced the gladiator and people went crazy, these other people were like “wtf, jeeps mass producing the brute and calling it gladiator?!!!” Hahahaha. I do wonder, cuss I never seen aev say anything negative, if Jeep paid him good money for the design and help in producing the gladiator??!!

[@billiondollardan]

This is the Jeep I want. Wow (the EVO Jeep)

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Decked. The D-Bag, lol. Creative marketing.

[@wayalife]

LOL - I know, it was killing me :)

[@JaredDiBartolo]

Definitely need that rear bumper and tire carrier from AEV

[@wayalife]

It's a nice setup.

[@desertfox3860]

You're doing good Eddie, keep it going. Have a little Turkey 101 for strength.

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you.

[@flexhoncho6272]

Thanks for showing the AEV booth. That green is awesome! What color did Dave say it was?

[@LJ_AF]

Dude! What camera did you guys use to shoot these videos? Outstanding quality and content. Thanks!

[@wayalife]

Honestly, we just use an old Sony Handycam

[@davidbuckles9950]

I really like the AEV steel wheels.

[@wayalife]

They are really nice.

[@dusty6570]

Song info yall are using for these videos? (Used in the intro here and between booths/vendors.) Great coverage of course. It's appreciated.

[@rvboyett]

In other words, Leer got caught flat footed... AEV needs to rethink grill guard on their new bumper. It looks like it will interfere with the front trail cam. BTW, you missed that entirely new Lietner bed rack on the Decked Gladiator. It looks pretty sweet IMO.

[@wayalife]

I was trying to see if Leitner was at the show and cover it there but apparently, they just gave a bunch of their racks to people attending.

[@jeffkashat3298]

Good job. Can you ask Aev I what their Solution for the gladiator JT equippeped with front camera will be when installing their front bumper?

[@wayalife]

If I can get around to swinging by again, I will.

[@jonalexanderson5273]

Great video! If you can Eddie, please try to get some details on that Willys truck that appeared to be "decked" Curious about chassis.

[@wayalife]

Jon Alexanderson it’s a JK frame with a willys body

[@lexlow5101]

Aftermarket under the rear seat storage for the JT? Anything?

[@kylethomas7165]

Great representation - can you give or check out in a little more detail the rugged ridge snorkel system .

[@wayalife]

As a matter of fact, you'll get to see that tomorrow :)

[@gilbertnadeau7181]

I've been wanting to ask you what you thought about AEV. I am considering their lift kit for the RAM 1500. They appear to have a well thought out kit that would actually work. So, what do you think about their products?

[@wayalife]

AEV makes solid products. Some of the nicest around for a RAM. A bit pricey but I would highly recommend them.

[@Viendopiedra5029]

Hi, great SEMA coverage! Have you run across a suspension set-up for high speed dune / back road running?

[@wayalife]

Sure, the EVO setup you see at the beginning of the video.

[@CidNasty]

did they really settle on calling it the D-bag? haha love the coverage!

[@wayalife]

LOL - I know, it was all I could do to not laugh :)

[@freedom3594]

As soon as there are camper shell options, I will buy a gladiator.

[@wayalife]

They're coming.

[@TheMrGuedx]

I dont want to be mean but did I see a little jealous of AEV (they now what they doing but ... EVO it's making some pressure in my opinion) xD I would love to see some review on the new alpine sound system for JT JL