- American Expedition Vehicles has unveiled their first Ford build.
- It’s based on the F-Series Super Duty and is known as the FXL.
- It features a 4-inch lift, 40-inch tires, and heavy duty bumpers.
The Detroit Auto Show kicks off on January 14th and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is getting a head start by unveiling their new FXL. It’s an off-road focused truck based on the Ford F-250 and F-350.
Kicking things off is the turn-key variant, which features HighMark fender flares and a steel front bumper that has been designed to accommodate a 20,000 lb (9,072 kg) winch. The bumper is also notable for being designed with driver assistance systems in mind as radar components can be directly integrated into the beefy unit.
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We can also see a high clearance rear bumper, bodyside graphics, and AEV badging. They’re joined by several accessories including mud flaps and auxiliary lights.
However, the truck is more notable for featuring a 4-inch DualSport suspension with Bilstein shocks and unique coil springs. They enable the model to ride on 18-inch beadlock-capable wheels that are wrapped in 40-inch BFGoodrich HD-Terrain tires. AEV said they wanted to fit the tires with the “least amount of lift possible,” in order to increase off-road capability while “maintaining ride quality, stability, and confident on-road behavior.”
The FXL will be built at AEV’s plant in Wixom, Michigan and sold through authorized dealerships. There’s no word on pricing, but the truck will come with a 3-year or 36,000 mile (57,936 km) warranty.
If you’re a build not bought kind of guy, AEV will offer a number of components individually. Some of these items – including the front bumper – will fit other models including the F-450 and F-550.
