AEV Nth Degree Lift Before & After
04-04-2009, 10:33 PM
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AEV Nth Degree 3.5 Lift Installed
I've just completed the installation of the AEV Nth Degree 3.5 inch Premium lift. The premium version comes with the "High Steer Kit" and an OME HD Steering Stabilizer. We are extremely impressed with AEV quality and engineering on these products.
The kit is designed to give a minimum of 3.5 inch average lift (4 in the front and 3 in the rear). Since I don't have aftermarket bumpers, I got 4.75 in the front and 3.25+ in the rear for an average of 4 inches of lift. The kit leveled the Jeep out nicely. Measurements were taken with 3/4 tank of gas and the hard top on.
We test drove the Jeep with the stock wheels and tires after the installation and we couldn't believe how well it handled on the road. Even with 4 inches of lift, it seemed to handle much better in the bends than it did stock. Very stable suspension. It has a stiffer "sporty" feel. I'm very pleased with this since on-road stability is the main reason I chose AEV. They apparently do heavy testing in this area. Also, all of the lift components appear to be very heavy duty.
Here are some before and after pics.
Before Lift - Stock
After Lift with Stock Wheels and Tires
Pro Comp 7105 17x9s and Toyo 35x12.5x17 M/Ts Installed
The kit is designed to give a minimum of 3.5 inch average lift (4 in the front and 3 in the rear). Since I don't have aftermarket bumpers, I got 4.75 in the front and 3.25+ in the rear for an average of 4 inches of lift. The kit leveled the Jeep out nicely. Measurements were taken with 3/4 tank of gas and the hard top on.
We test drove the Jeep with the stock wheels and tires after the installation and we couldn't believe how well it handled on the road. Even with 4 inches of lift, it seemed to handle much better in the bends than it did stock. Very stable suspension. It has a stiffer "sporty" feel. I'm very pleased with this since on-road stability is the main reason I chose AEV. They apparently do heavy testing in this area. Also, all of the lift components appear to be very heavy duty.
Here are some before and after pics.
Before Lift - Stock
After Lift with Stock Wheels and Tires
Pro Comp 7105 17x9s and Toyo 35x12.5x17 M/Ts Installed
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04-05-2009, 05:04 AM
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Looks great! Very interested in your thoughts as I have the 3.5" kit on order for my 2dr. Very few options for the RHD and like you the road manners are very important. I hope I don't get quite that much lift on front but I do have their winch bumper on order too.
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04-05-2009, 05:22 AM
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Very nice looking! Perfect setup!!! Would you happen to have the measurments of the distance from the bottom outside edge of your front fenders to the ground?
Stock:
Lift:
Lift w/ tires:
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Thanks, Ben
Stock:
Lift:
Lift w/ tires:
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Thanks, Ben
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04-05-2009, 04:50 PM
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Let us know how this kit works out... Ive been looking at the other kits but since ive talked to Kent and Jim at AEV im going to go for this one in a few weeks.. Did you replace the front driveshaft or the gears? Thanks and good luck.. Also what is the measurements at the fender flares you got after the lift. AGAIN LOOKS GREAT
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looking uber good! 
congratulations!
how are the 35 Toyo's on the 4.10/auto combo? Just curious bc I know they are a sick tire but a little weighty. Feel the need to regear?
congratulations!
how are the 35 Toyo's on the 4.10/auto combo? Just curious bc I know they are a sick tire but a little weighty. Feel the need to regear?