AEV vs. RK 2.5 - RK takes over when?
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HAHA.. unfortunately, for me it's the truth.. the "engineered" shocks are even worse.. as I said.. if you spend most of your time loaded up with useless crap it would likely ride ok..
No probs.. Now sort out a dealer in Australia PLEASE !!!
No probs.. Now sort out a dealer in Australia PLEASE !!!
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Thank all for the replys, Im going RK for sure at this point, Now Im tossed up on 2.5 with 35's or 1.5 with 33's. As soon as I can figure it out I'll pull the trigger.
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Only problem I have had with the RK control arms is the powder coating coming off. One of the rears looks to have it all bubbling off and all of them (lowers) the powder coating is coming off where the jam nut tightens. I also dont care for the Bilsteins 5100's that came with the kit from Northridge I plan on changing them out after the winter. Other than that I think for the money and what you get with the kit from Northridge extended brake lines, quick disconects, and bump stops thats extra its not a bad deal at all.
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Only problem I have had with the RK control arms is the powder coating coming off. One of the rears looks to have it all bubbling off and all of them (lowers) the powder coating is coming off where the jam nut tightens. I also dont care for the Bilsteins 5100's that came with the kit from Northridge I plan on changing them out after the winter. Other than that I think for the money and what you get with the kit from Northridge extended brake lines, quick disconects, and bump stops thats extra its not a bad deal at all.
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Yeah I would be fine with that too but I have not had a chance to off road mine like that. The paint is coming off from just tighting the jam nuts and I guess from rock chips from the highway.
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have you talked to Northridge4x4. they will tell you want you need based on what 4x4 needs you have they sell both kits. I was talked out of the RK simple because I Dont hard core wheel and never will. I wanted a better over all handling. talk to Oliver in Longmont.... he'll tell you the long term handling/drivetrain woes of the RKvsAEV and the offroad stuff too. they build jeeps all day everyday.