New AEV 2.5" DualSport XT Suspension Lift Question
03-16-2012, 10:35 AM
#81
I still cannot get the front LCA bolt out! Tried PB blaster, heating it and an impact driver.....
Anyone have any ideas? Next step is finding someone in Northern DE....
Curious : Is the jeep on the ground ? If it is ... lift front chassis to relieve the stress on the bolts.
Ughhhh so close....
Anyone have any ideas? Next step is finding someone in Northern DE....
Curious : Is the jeep on the ground ? If it is ... lift front chassis to relieve the stress on the bolts.
Ughhhh so close....
03-16-2012, 12:00 PM
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I did take the Jeep out for a ride with the 2.5 kit on. Rides pretty good, noticed a little more sway in the steering, so I'm gonna re-check all the bolts. Seems to be a bit stiffer and rides good. Hit a pothole I usually hit and barely noticed hit.
Overall, this is a good kit.
03-18-2012, 01:09 PM
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Well, got everything done, including the lower geometry correction brackets.
Before:
With stock 17" tires and the hard top.
After:
Duratrac 33's x12.5 and the soft top.
Before:
With stock 17" tires and the hard top.
After:
Duratrac 33's x12.5 and the soft top.
03-18-2012, 02:28 PM
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Just order it from whoever has it in stock... AEV doesn't go on sale... so you may look for a great deal for 2 or 3 hours... then save $25 bucks... The equivalent of making 8 bucks an hour.. not worth it.
03-18-2012, 05:41 PM
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Well, got everything done, including the lower geometry correction brackets.
Before:
With stock 17" tires and the hard top.
Attachment 290628
After:
Duratrac 33's x12.5 and the soft top.
Attachment 290626
Before:
With stock 17" tires and the hard top.
Attachment 290628
After:
Duratrac 33's x12.5 and the soft top.
Attachment 290626
Looks great. Is it just the angle of the pic or did the AEV kit leave the factory rake in place?
03-19-2012, 11:12 AM
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03-19-2012, 12:47 PM
#88
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I for the life of me CANNOT get the passanger front side shock nut tightened up. I broke some of the plastic trying to get it in....and it's still loose:
Attachment 289399
Attachment 289399
Not sure if you worked through this yet, but I am almost certain you have those metal washers on upside down. They should cup the rubber or poly bushings. That would allow easier access to the shock nuts.
03-19-2012, 12:50 PM
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