mikshroy

So what else do I need for the 2.5 lift? Front brackets too?

blue project

I went with the brackets instead of adj. control arms. If you see a lot of rocks avoid the brackets and see if you nee the arms. They definitely helped steering. I also opted for extended for longer brake lines instead of drop brackets. Other than that you dont need anything else.

mikshroy

I didn't buy a procal because I was just going to use my friends Hypertech Speedometer Calibrator. Did I need one?

blue project

If its anything like the superchips they are vin locked. Can only be used on one jeep at a time and have to pay to unlock it everytime.

unlimited12

when I installed this lift on my jeep it was the first lift I installed on a jeep and it took me 8 hours using hand tools, 2 jack stands, and a jack. I ran the set for 6 month was a little flighty on the highway but not bad. when I put the control arm brackets on it was night and day difference on the highway. I was stationed at a navy base that had a car place to and they had everything you could want to install a lift with ease.

boopiejones

i have the aev 2.5 with the geometry brackets. it sits a little higher than i thought it would, even after installing heavy aftermarket bumpers, rock sliders and a hi lift jack. i've got 35's, but it looks to me like it could easily handle 37's.

i haven't had the chance to test it offroad, but it handles great on road.

i had mine installed by a reputable offroad shop for about $400. the thought of spending a day on my back underneath my jeep just didn't sound like an appealing trade off vs. simply shelling out $400. plus, i don't have tall enough jack stands to properly do the work, so that would have set me back some $$$ as well. if i had access to a lift, i probably would have done it myself.

keep in mind that you might need an alignment after installing the kit. mine was pulling pretty bad and needed an adjustable ball joint, but now it tracks straight as an arrow even on the freeway at 70mph with no hands on the wheel.

Landman

Just an FYI, my jku with 34's and the aev 2.5 DS handles like a dream on and off road.

mikshroy

I am going to install this myself. I am very new to all of this so it should be a good learning experience!

mikshroy

So i got the rear end done today and will work on the front tomorrow. Couple questions if anyone can answer. Is it wise to drive it just having the rear end done, I would like to drive it to work instead of paying for a cab? Also, are installation of shocks universal just fit them on the damn jeep or a specific front & back. Sorry for all the questions I have no mechanical skill.

blue project

Driving it shoukd be fine assuming you torqued everything corectly. The shocks are front and rear specific. They have different mounting ends. They are super easy to install.