JK-Forum.com - The top destination for Jeep JK and JL Wrangler news, rumors, and discussion

Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

New AEV 2.5" DualSport XT Suspension Lift Question

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-26-2013, 12:28 AM
  #311  
JK Enthusiast
 
Ntgas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Berkshire, Uk
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by ballistik_monkey

quick heads up i found out the hard way...with the AEV kit, you need the discos for 0-2.5 lift. i got the set for the lift and they wouldnt fit. Maybe it was just me. but they had brackets so that the original swaybar connects were used. Anyone else have that?
Yep, I had the brackets originally. But as mine is RHD AEV have updated the kit to have new connects that get rid of the brackets. Kent was good enough to send me some when I questioned it.



Click image for larger version Name: image-2901262033.jpg Views: 505 Size: 63.9 KB ID: 414103
Ntgas is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-26-2013, 01:11 AM
  #312  
JK Enthusiast
 
ballistik_monkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: serbia for the next little while
Posts: 236
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Ntgas
Yep, I had the brackets originally. But as mine is RHD AEV have updated the kit to have new connects that get rid of the brackets. Kent was good enough to send me some when I questioned it.



Attachment 414103
yeah...i see that yours are bolt on. Mine were welded. couldnt even take 'em off without a grinder. So...just got the smaller discos and called it a day.
ballistik_monkey is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-26-2013, 01:16 AM
  #313  
JK Enthusiast
 
Ntgas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Berkshire, Uk
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by ballistik_monkey

yeah...i see that yours are bolt on. Mine were welded. couldnt even take 'em off without a grinder. So...just got the smaller discos and called it a day.
Expect that's the difference between me installing the kit and a shop installing the kit. My welding skills would have ended up on the news with lots of flashing lights and water :-)
Ntgas is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-26-2013, 01:20 AM
  #314  
JK Enthusiast
 
ballistik_monkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: serbia for the next little while
Posts: 236
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Ntgas
Expect that's the difference between me installing the kit and a shop installing the kit. My welding skills would have ended up on the news with lots of flashing lights and water :-)
HAHAHA! same here unfortunately. Guess it will have to be the Nitro axle sleeves for me as well...no welding required
ballistik_monkey is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-29-2013, 05:28 PM
  #315  
JK Freak
 
mainejeeper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Eliot, Maine
Posts: 514
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default drive shaft issues?
I've heard before that lifting a JK with an automatic trans means replacing the front drive shaft too because it rubs on a skid plate. Is this true with the small 2.5 AEV lift? Has anyone had any problems using this lift in an automatic JK 2 door Rubicon?
Thanks,
Nathan
mainejeeper is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-29-2013, 10:35 PM
  #316  
JK Enthusiast
 
desertbuzz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Egypt
Posts: 404
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by mainejeeper
I've heard before that lifting a JK with an automatic trans means replacing the front drive shaft too because it rubs on a skid plate. Is this true with the small 2.5 AEV lift? Has anyone had any problems using this lift in an automatic JK 2 door Rubicon?
Thanks,
Nathan
Not true . Period.
desertbuzz is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-01-2013, 08:12 AM
  #317  
JK Enthusiast
 
m0brando's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I traded my JK and took off my AEV lift prior to trade. Awesome lift and mine only had 3000 miles on it. It's in the FOR SALE section if anyone needs one.
m0brando is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-01-2013, 11:22 PM
  #318  
JK Enthusiast
 
dzine07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by m0brando
I traded my JK and took off my AEV lift
prior to trade. Awesome lift and mine only had 3000 miles on it. It's in the FOR SALE section if anyone needs one.
I'm interested, PM me a price plz. I'm in 55812 thx
dzine07 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-02-2013, 12:27 PM
  #319  
JK Enthusiast
 
ballistik_monkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: serbia for the next little while
Posts: 236
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by desertbuzz
Not true . Period.
agreed. no problems AT ALL
ballistik_monkey is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-02-2013, 01:47 PM
  #320  
JK Enthusiast
 
m0brando's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by dzine07
I'm interested, PM me a price plz. I'm in 55812 thx
Tried to PM you back and you're full ... contact me when you can. Thanks!
m0brando is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: New AEV 2.5" DualSport XT Suspension Lift Question


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:22 AM.