Why not AEV?
01-30-2013, 07:49 AM
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01-30-2013, 08:24 AM
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Well, without getting into tech (many people here know more than me, and based on my limited knowledge I like TerraFlex and Rock Krawler) I can tell you that I'll NEVER take AEV seriously again after noticing that they did a "product placement promo" on "The Bachelor" last night. I don't mind paying a bit extra for equipment if I think the $$ goes to research, product development and testing, but when a company thinks it's valuable to be featured on a network dating show, well, I'm out!!
haha unfortunately, I saw that as well... although the guy thats on the bachelor does drive a jku (at least thats what I saw in a commercial...)
and there goes my man card.
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01-30-2013, 08:29 AM
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I'd like to know the answer to this as well...
01-30-2013, 08:59 AM
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Well, without getting into tech (many people here know more than me, and based on my limited knowledge I like TerraFlex and Rock Krawler) I can tell you that I'll NEVER take AEV seriously again after noticing that they did a "product placement promo" on "The Bachelor" last night. I don't mind paying a bit extra for equipment if I think the $$ goes to research, product development and testing, but when a company thinks it's valuable to be featured on a network dating show, well, I'm out!!
01-30-2013, 09:48 AM
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Great that you are happy with the kit you chose. But on the other side of the spectrum, can some one explain how can having a lift kit that uses adjustable control arms sacrifice ride quality? In my previous posts I have used TF & RK lifts on my JKU and never had any complaints with on road DD 
The ongoing debate being control arms brackets vs adj control arms in relation to ride quality....Thanks....
The ongoing debate being control arms brackets vs adj control arms in relation to ride quality....Thanks....
The hiems will allow for much better flex.
01-30-2013, 12:18 PM
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The debate on road ride quality isn't comparing adjustable control arms to the brackets. It's comparing stock or adjustable control arms to the drop brackets. The drop brackets flatten the angle of the arms on a lifted rig. Arms on a lifted rig have a sharper angle. The theory on drop brackets is that large bumps in the road aren't as harsh and aren't transmitted through the chassis like arms at a steep angle would. Supposedly nose dive is much better on heavy braking with the brackets too.
Not starting a debate, just sharing what I've read.
Not starting a debate, just sharing what I've read.
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01-30-2013, 01:09 PM
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And I thought we all bought Jeeps so we can go to places where cars can't . Going with our eyes wide open understanding that our purchase meant we value terrain crossing over comfort and luxury. May I suggest Range Rover.
01-30-2013, 01:10 PM
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I have the AEV 3.5" DUALSPORT resivoir shock lift on my 2010 rubi. I am not saying any lift is better than the next, just my own experience. I towed my offroad popup camper from Michigan to Colorado 8000+ miles Jeep-trailer & all our gear we were over 7400lbs. the jeep handled perefect at all speeds and high winds on the plains, handled the trailer off road great no bottoming out or anything. I did a ton of offroading this year never hung up on brackets didnt even scratch them. I picked my lift up at there shop in mich. they gave me a tour they were in various stages of modifing half a dozen Jeeps all there equipment looked like it had been designed by Chrysler and fit flawlessly. I would have bought a frony and rear bumper from them if they offered them in aluminum.
01-30-2013, 03:39 PM
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That's the thing though. The AEV lift doesn't really sacrifice off road prowess, especially without the geometry brackets. The fact that on-road ride is excellent is just a bonus in my eyes. I can't seem to find any info that AEV springs and such are bad. I could add adjustable LCA's, and ground clearance, etc., is the same as on any other lift. Right thinking?
01-30-2013, 04:19 PM
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That's the thing though. The AEV lift doesn't really sacrifice off road prowess, especially without the geometry brackets. The fact that on-road ride is excellent is just a bonus in my eyes. I can't seem to find any info that AEV springs and such are bad. I could add adjustable LCA's, and ground clearance, etc., is the same as on any other lift. Right thinking?
Ride in a leaf-sprung jeep then in our JKs for a long ride. You will be happy with the coil springs.
If the rig is too stiff, lower your air pressure. Make your tire selection an All-terrain or street tire instead of a mudder. Everything we do to the rig will compromise something else. It's all a trade-off.
Seems like the best of both worlds is an expensive coil-over. But that will still not ride like a land yacht car.