Frankenlift idea... Will this AEV / RK / FOX combo work well together?
09-25-2012, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by AussieTom
What does lower end of digressive calving mean?
Fox shocks are linear.
Fox shocks are linear.
09-25-2012, 02:24 PM
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09-25-2012, 03:05 PM
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Ok, I spent some time on the phone today and determined that all three spring/shock combinations are close enough in price when combined with the RK Maxtravel kit, so it's simply a case of deciding which one will provide the best rides AND be closest to 2.5" on a stock JKUR.
(All prices include bump stops!)
MC springs + OME Nitro Sport shocks ($800)
AEV springs + Billstein 5100 shocks ($785)
RK springs + Fox 2.0 shocks ($710)
Hmmm...
(All prices include bump stops!)
MC springs + OME Nitro Sport shocks ($800)
AEV springs + Billstein 5100 shocks ($785)
RK springs + Fox 2.0 shocks ($710)
Hmmm...
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09-25-2012, 05:13 PM
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I run the AEV lift with Rock Krawler arms and drag link. Like the no weld track bar mounts and progressive springs from AEV but like the adjustable tough as nails control arms and drag link from RK.
10-02-2012, 08:53 AM
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Just an update for closure: I ended up going with an untouched 2.5" RK Max Travel kit and Fox shocks. At the end of the day, I decided to put my faith in the well engineered RK kit rather than take a risk with an untested combo. I'm sure it would have worked out either way, but I'm also sure I'll be fine with what I did get...
10-21-2012, 02:32 PM
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I run a AEV/RK franken lift too. AEV 3.5 springs with AEV tuned bilstein shocks and the rock krawler x-factor. If you go with the AEV springs I would run the AEV shocks. You should always run shocks and springs that are tuned together. AEV springs are progressive also and tuned for the extreme end of digressive shock valving. So I dont know what the fox shocks would do may be ok or they will fight each other.
I’m very happy with my set up, the AEV ride with rock krawlers strength.
I’m very happy with my set up, the AEV ride with rock krawlers strength.
10-22-2012, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Seanb33
are you running the long arm lift? and how does the AEV shocks and springs flex? equal to the RK springs or less? Im looking at running the AEV 3.5 or 4.5 springs with the bilstein remote resevoir shocks from AEV and the RK JK 3.5 X FACTOR LONG ARM SYSTEM. How do you think this would work?
Here's mine with Rock Krawler lowers and AEV springs and Bilsteins. I've added RK uppers since.
10-22-2012, 08:49 AM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...-113838/page3/
Here's mine with Rock Krawler lowers and AEV springs and Bilsteins. I've added RK uppers since.
Here's mine with Rock Krawler lowers and AEV springs and Bilsteins. I've added RK uppers since.