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AEV wheels?
You'll find an array of 'issues' if you go with AEV (I am a huge fan of theirs! this isn't bashing). I honestly can't recall everything that arises but I wanted a certain look without spacers. I know it does have something to do with the largest width tire their wheels can handle along with 37s, etc. I am totally botching this response. Along with uneven tire wear, etc. I will get better details tomorrow as I am visiting a local expert. I know their setup will work for some, but not all. In any case, they are Fuel Enduros on 37" Nitto Ridge Grapplers with a 2.5 inch lift.

For what it's worth, my initial email inquiring about a new wheel was to AEV and then the dealership parts manager (he's way competent; not even comparing him to others). They were working together and couldn't make it work.
 

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What was your method for removal? Did you use heat?
You'd be surprised at how easily the badging (not the stickers) remove. A good quality, waxed dental floss slid behind the badge after very low heat from a hair dryer for about 20-30 seconds. Easy!
 
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You'd be surprised at how easily the badging (not the stickers) remove. A good quality, waxed dental floss slid behind the badge after very low heat from a hair dryer for about 20-30 seconds. Easy!
Great! So are you telling me the stickers were hard to remove? I plan to remove both the stickers and badges.
 

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Great! So are you telling me the stickers were hard to remove? I plan to remove both the stickers and badges.
Stickers came off mine too. It's not that it is difficult, just not as simple as the badges as I found the stickers left more residue on this vehicle than past Jeeps. So, it just requires a little more patience and attention to detail to ensure the residue was completely removed. It's simple, just took a little more time. My expectations were that it would be quick given they had just been applied, but I think the reverse is actually true with the stickers. Don't sweat, you won't damage anything!!! :like:

Edit: I also refuse to advertise for anyone so unless you have a vested interest in your dealership, I made sure they didn't slap their garbage on only to have to remove!
 

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So clean!

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You’re killing me.... I’m debating taking the Rubicon stickers off as well... I like the clean not badge/sticker look.... but can’t commit to removing them just yet.
Pretty sure it is because I have yet to see another Rubicon in my area yet
 

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What was your method for removal? Did you use heat?
Used the sun! It was about 85-90 outside.
Used fishing line to remove the Jeep badge, then a credit card to get the majority of the double sided tape off, the goo be gone to get the rest off and a lot of elbow grease and patience. The polished the entire area.
 

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Back to the tailgate badge.... it wasn’t until I removed the J did I cuss because I saw there was a hole behind it.
I reached out to vector off-road to see if they will be making a UFO for these holes... I’ll keep you posted.

I used vector UFO’s on my JKU spare tire delete and they worked great!
 

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Edit: I also refuse to advertise for anyone so unless you have a vested interest in your dealership, I made sure they didn't slap their garbage on only to have to remove!
Amen!
 

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Back to the tailgate badge.... it wasn’t until I removed the J did I cuss because I saw there was a hole behind it.
I reached out to vector off-road to see if they will be making a UFO for these holes... I’ll keep you posted.

I used vector UFO’s on my JKU spare tire delete and they worked great!
lol, what's a vector UFO?
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