AEV 2.5" Lift, Pintlers, and Durtracs Installed
03-03-2013, 10:01 AM
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I'm new to Jeeps, so still in that steep learning curve. I did a lot of reading and research after buying our 2013 Sahara a few weeks ago. To keep it usable for daily use, I kept the lift and tire size conservative.
Lift is AEV 2.5" Dual Sport. Went on great. I'm not completely new to Jeep lifts as I helped my brother-in-law install lifts on two of his JK's. This lift install was very smooth. Typical headache with the right front shock install, but otherwise no real problems. I also installed the control arm brackets.
I love the Pintlers. I know there are tons of pics out there but they look even better in person. The offset is perfect as I was looking to have the tire right at the edge of the fender.
Rides and drives very close to stock. You can hear the Duratracs very slightly at speed, but hardly noticeable. I have these on my truck so I knew what to expect, and I'm just as impressed with them on the Jeep.
Sorry, only garage pics for now, didn't get it all done until after dark last night. Here's the pics:
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Lift is AEV 2.5" Dual Sport. Went on great. I'm not completely new to Jeep lifts as I helped my brother-in-law install lifts on two of his JK's. This lift install was very smooth. Typical headache with the right front shock install, but otherwise no real problems. I also installed the control arm brackets.
I love the Pintlers. I know there are tons of pics out there but they look even better in person. The offset is perfect as I was looking to have the tire right at the edge of the fender.
Rides and drives very close to stock. You can hear the Duratracs very slightly at speed, but hardly noticeable. I have these on my truck so I knew what to expect, and I'm just as impressed with them on the Jeep.
Sorry, only garage pics for now, didn't get it all done until after dark last night. Here's the pics:
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03-03-2013, 04:02 PM
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03-05-2013, 02:58 AM
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03-06-2013, 05:12 AM
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I just put the same lift on my 12 Rubi but am running 35 Nitto Trail Grapplers. Awesome lift. I had issues getting to the upper front control arm bolt and bailed on the geometry bracket install but hope to find time this weekend to have another go at it. Anyone else have an issue with the same bolt?
03-06-2013, 01:31 PM
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Here's my '13 in Billet with the 2.5" AEV and 35" MT/Rs on pintlers in argent. Couldn't be happier!
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Love the way your Jeep looks, how does it drive compared to stock, and would this be a good DD setup?
03-06-2013, 01:51 PM
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Looks great have the same set up in garage waiting to get it installed I just love the Billet color
03-06-2013, 02:11 PM
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Bottom line, it's s great DD setup!
03-06-2013, 02:14 PM
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It was my first choice but I let her think she decided. Shhhh. Don't tell her...