New AEV 2.5" DualSport XT Suspension Lift Question
05-06-2012, 09:04 PM
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2011 rubicon unlimited hardtop.........I gained 3.5" in the front and 3" in the rear. Stock bumper is in the front and a genrite/AEV tire carrier in the back.
2. 5 with the correction brackets
The steering is more precise , and the ride is greatly improved. Very pleased with the lift
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2. 5 with the correction brackets
The steering is more precise , and the ride is greatly improved. Very pleased with the lift
Hope that helps
If the 2.5" lifts so high, what about the 3.5" ??
It should rise the JK then for at least 4" ???
After 3 month of thinking which lift is the right one and where do I have enough money it is at least clear that I´ll stay with a 2.5" lift. And probably the AEV as I could only choose AEV or OME here.
Unfortunatly the prices in Germany are almost double than the US prices...... The 2.5" kit costs almost the same then the 3.5" kit. And that with less parts. No ProCal, jack base less brackets and so on.
So i´m not quite sure to really go with the 2.5" kit. Also because of the height question.....
05-07-2012, 02:00 AM
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As AEV is one of the few road legal lifts in Germany I was also thinking of the 2.5" AEV.
If the 2.5" lifts so high, what about the 3.5" ??
It should rise the JK then for at least 4" ???
After 3 month of thinking which lift is the right one and where do I have enough money it is at least clear that I´ll stay with a 2.5" lift. And probably the AEV as I could only choose AEV or OME here.
Unfortunatly the prices in Germany are almost double than the US prices...... The 2.5" kit costs almost the same then the 3.5" kit. And that with less parts. No ProCal, jack base less brackets and so on.
So i´m not quite sure to really go with the 2.5" kit. Also because of the height question.....
If the 2.5" lifts so high, what about the 3.5" ??
It should rise the JK then for at least 4" ???
After 3 month of thinking which lift is the right one and where do I have enough money it is at least clear that I´ll stay with a 2.5" lift. And probably the AEV as I could only choose AEV or OME here.
Unfortunatly the prices in Germany are almost double than the US prices...... The 2.5" kit costs almost the same then the 3.5" kit. And that with less parts. No ProCal, jack base less brackets and so on.
So i´m not quite sure to really go with the 2.5" kit. Also because of the height question.....
I know how prices can be much higher in Europe .... It is ridiculous.
What we do here is lobby together (several Jeepers) ... And we make a big order for parts and accessories and share the shipping costs (divided equally according to each Jeeper's total bill)
05-07-2012, 07:30 PM
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forward rake...?
its sort of hard to tell by some of the pictures but I was wondering if the suspension got rid of that front rake. I hate that down by the head look. I'm currently using the teraflex spacer leveling kit and want to take the next move and thinking about leaving one of the 1" coil spacers in.
Can anyone offer any advise or thoughts on this? I guess I could try and contact aev...
Can anyone offer any advise or thoughts on this? I guess I could try and contact aev...
05-07-2012, 09:09 PM
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So we can only buy them from a german dealer to get those papers.
The AEV 2.5" kit for instance costs 2115$ ....... without the brackets.....
Most parts which don´t need those papers I´m buying in the US. Even with the high postage, tax and custom fees they are at least 25% percent cheaper.
05-09-2012, 08:52 AM
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Does anyone know if I could install the Teraflex leveling kit with this lift? I already have the leveling kit on my Jeep and I would like to add the spacers on top of the springs if it would work.
05-09-2012, 09:08 AM
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I'm not sure if they will work together, but this lift virtually eliminated the rake for me. Running both (if possible), you may end up with a reverse rake - nose higher than the rear...
05-09-2012, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by HogHoden
I'm not sure if they will work together, but this lift virtually eliminated the rake for me. Running both (if possible), you may end up with a reverse rake - nose higher than the rear...
05-09-2012, 10:15 AM
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You can absolutely put the pucks in to get rid of rake with this lift. I experimented with just 1 set of 1" puck in the front of mine but it was just to high. I need some 1/2" ones.
05-10-2012, 06:19 AM
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I have this lift with a steel front bumper and winch, while running no rear bumper and I'd say I have 1/4 in of rake left.
I really don't think you will need a leveling kit.
I really don't think you will need a leveling kit.
05-17-2012, 06:06 PM
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