2012 Sahara Tan Build
08-25-2011, 08:34 AM
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2012 Sahara Tan Build
Well, after a lot of fine tuning (due to my lack of experience) the 3.5 AEV lift is on and the Savegres with 35s. Also the Ex One Rear Bumper. Next comes the Ex One front with winch and lights and the Brawler Rockers.
08-25-2011, 10:36 AM
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Actually, it is. I have not had it off-road yet, so I can't comment there, but on the road, cornering and ride quality are better. This is due largely to the springs and shocks (IMO), but maybe some of it is from the geometry correction on the front control arms. I had driven two other lifted JKs before I got mine and I was apprehensive about lifting it. One was a dealer installed, cobbled together mess that had vague road feel and harsh ride. The other was a much better known brand's 3" lift (that shall remain nameless because I don't want to start an argument about different lifts), anyway, that lift too was a harsh ride, with slightly better steering feel. Both sported 35s. Now that I have had a couple of days driving it, I can say that a 3.5" kit was the right lift for me. It's high enough to look lifted, not an exercise climbing in and out, and handles like a car. I'm sure there are better kits, but this one included everything - springs, shocks, high steer kit, upgraded steering damper, and a procal - plus it's bolt-on and I coul do it in my driveway with tools I already had. Once it was all bolted up right, the steering was dead on and the ride was perfect. YMMV.
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