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2012 JKU + AEV 2.5" Dualsport Lift + Duratrac 285/70R17's (33's)

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Old 05-15-2012, 08:15 PM
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Default 2012 JKU + AEV 2.5" Dualsport Lift + Duratrac 285/70R17's (33's)

I purchased my 2012 a few weeks back and finished the build this weekend. A few people have asked me to post pics...so here they are.

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Old 05-15-2012, 09:23 PM
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I've got the same thing, but on a 2011. Doesn't the 2.5 kit ride so much better than before?
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Old 05-16-2012, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mrEman81
I've got the same thing, but on a 2011. Doesn't the 2.5 kit ride so much better than before?
Major improvement! I was pretty suprised. Where did you get the AEV decal?
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How do you guys like the 2.5 kit? I've been considering this or just a teraflex level kit, still undecided so far.
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Hey Bunk, your signature says you're running 285/75r17s, not 285/70r17s? If your on 285/75s, you're on 34s not 33s.
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Originally Posted by Napalm
How do you guys like the 2.5 kit? I've been considering this or just a teraflex level kit, still undecided so far.

i have had the Teraflex kit and it's a good kit, but the AEV is hands down, nicer. It is more money though.
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Originally Posted by B 1000
Hey Bunk, your signature says you're running 285/75r17s, not 285/70r17s? If your on 285/75s, you're on 34s not 33s.
Good catch - they are 285/70's....33's
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The AEV decal is on their web sight to purchase for $1.00 each under the apparel section, black or white only.

I love the 2.5" kit, it's way better than a leveling kit or BB. It actually makes the JK ride better on the road, which is where we are at more than off road anyways. I'd highly recommend spending the little extra to go with this lift.
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Originally Posted by Bunk
I purchased my 2012 a few weeks back and finished the build this weekend. A few people have asked me to post pics...so here they are.

From start to finish...
This is exactly what Im wanting and your Jeep look great! Im getting my 2012 next week (its on the rail cart now! ). I've been looking at this kit ever since it came out and since you also have a 2012, did you have any problems with the driveshaft angels or exhaust? Also did you install the Geometry Correction Front Control Arm Brackets from aev?
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Originally Posted by White Fang
This is exactly what Im wanting and your Jeep look great! Im getting my 2012 next week (its on the rail cart now! ). I've been looking at this kit ever since it came out and since you also have a 2012, did you have any problems with the driveshaft angels or exhaust? Also did you install the Geometry Correction Front Control Arm Brackets from aev?
Thanks, I ordered mine too so I know the wait game...

No troubles with the drive shaft or the exhaust. I did drop the front shaft during the install just to prevent any damage. Let me know if you have any other questions. I researched this kit a bunch and feel I made the best choice. Good luck!


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