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AEV Ends Brute Double Cab Production

/ February 18th, 2017
A white overlander Jeep with large tires is parked on orange sand dunes, with snow-capped mountains and a clear sky in the background.

As they say, all good things must come to an end. With new version of the Jeep Wrangler set to arrive soon, many people are anticipating the worst. With so much focus on what exactly the latest iteration of the Jeep will look like, many of us failed to consider the other ramifications this change in design will bring. One particularly upsetting bit of news comes not from Jeep, but from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) who just announced that they will stop taking orders for the Jeep JK Brute Double Cab as of March 31st, 2017. According to AEV, they will “continue to service existing Brute Double cab vehicles and will continue to have crash and service parts available after production build out.”

A white Overlanding Jeep truck drives through a shallow stream in a forested area, its headlights and fog lights shining as it navigates among trees and rocks.

A white Overlander with large tires and front-mounted lights drives over rocky terrain in a mountainous forest area under a partly cloudy sky.A white Jeep Wrangler with overlanding modifications navigates rocky terrain, surrounded by trees and mountains under a clear sky.

As you may remember, AEV stole the show at SEMA 2011, when they debuted the Double Cab to a crowd of salivating off road enthusiasts. The buzz around this truck seems to be just as vibrant today as it was then. There is no doubt that the Double Cab will continue to turn heads for many years to come. One can only wonder if the success of AEV’s truck was the driving force behind Jeep’s decision to release a new Wrangler pickup.

A bright red overland pickup truck with large tires is parked on rocky terrain with red rock formations and distant mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

If you have been considering taking the plunge, you now have 44 days to submit your order. Also worthy of note, if you are currently eyeing a used Brute Double Cab, you better jump on it quick as prices will likely rise significantly as new versions quickly fall into unobtainium. Currently, there isn’t any news as to whether or not AEV has plans for the next generation of Wrangler pickup truck, especially since Jeep has confirmed a Wrangler truck of their own. We can only cross our fingers.

An Overland pickup truck equipped for camping navigates a rocky, uneven off-road trail through a forest, surrounded by towering trees and large boulders.A silver overland Jeep truck with large tires drives over rocky terrain under a clear blue sky, with rugged desert cliffs in the background.

 

For 8 years, Brandon cut his teeth building and maintaining high-end Porsche race cars for Autometrics Motorsports, provided track support for NASA, PCA, American Le Mans and Grand-Am events, and competed at PCA-sanctioned autocrosses. During this time, he worked as a mechanic and tire changer at prestigious races such as the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, and helped AMS achieve third place overall in the NASCAR-owned, Grand-Am racing series—the highest of any independent team at that time. For the past 9 years, the skills acquired from his racing background have been directed toward planning and modifying vehicles for overland travel, and organizing trips. When he isn’t traveling, Brandon can be found seeking zen in his workshop or planning his next outdoor adventure.