New AEV 2.5" DualSport XT Suspension Lift Question
03-02-2012, 08:48 AM
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For the love of my sanity, please someone post some pics of this lift on a 2dr. 33's would be ideal , thats what I plan on doing when hell freezes over and my bank account allows me!
03-02-2012, 09:19 AM
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Finally ordered
Ordered 2.5" DualSport XT, 5 Argent Pintlers, and 5 285/70R/17's Goodyear Duratracs from my Jeep dealership (they are an AEV dealer too), should be in within a week. Their prices were the exact same as AEV but since they are a dealer, I do not have to pay for shipping!!! New tires also ordered but not sure when they will be in. Once its all on, I will get a picture or two up.
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03-03-2012, 06:50 AM
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I helped install an AEV 2.5 plus the dropdown brackets this weekend. Then rode in it on the street afterward (in a similar fashion that you see on the test track at the AEV website). Cannot say enough good about it. The 2012 JKUR we installed the above lift on had 285/75 R17 with 1.5" ******* spacers, the owner disconnected and flexed with room to spare. Because he went with the dropdown brackets, the heat shields had to be trimmed (no big deal) The only thing there was to half way complain about was the lack of front brake line brackets.
I personally plan to put this lift on my 2012 JKUR and run 315/70 R17s.
Stop worrying about the track bars. The front is only effected by 1/4" and doesn't need to be replaced. AEV knows what they are doing in this regard.
Not sure personally if I'm going with the dropdown brackets. I may try it without first, then add if I feel I need to.
I personally plan to put this lift on my 2012 JKUR and run 315/70 R17s.
Stop worrying about the track bars. The front is only effected by 1/4" and doesn't need to be replaced. AEV knows what they are doing in this regard.
Not sure personally if I'm going with the dropdown brackets. I may try it without first, then add if I feel I need to.
I have the AEV 2.5 kit sitting in the garage waiting to get some uninterrupted time to put it on. I did not order anything but the kit. How is the ride on a 2012 JKU with 33" Duratracs going to be without the dropdown brackets?
Are these them: AEV Geometry Correction Front Control Arm Brackets http://www.quadratec.com/products/16502_4301.htm
Sorry for the noob question, but this will be the biggest thing I have ever done to a Jeep (truck toooo!) and i want to get it right the first time..... I'm planning a trip to Rausch Creek and want to do this right.
03-03-2012, 07:08 AM
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03-04-2012, 05:47 PM
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03-04-2012, 06:04 PM
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Did you install the AEV Lower control arm brackets as well? You mentioned a more firm ride and understand this could help. I'm looking at this lift too but trying to go with something that is not any more rough than stock.
03-04-2012, 06:16 PM
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Regards,
Jim
