Mopar 2 inch lift vs. AEV 2.5

[MoabRat]

What tires and load range are you running? I am moving from a 35x12.5 load E to a 315/70 load C. Most are running the 315/70 C in the 30-35psi range.

That's where I'm at, and lowering the pressure to 32 made a world of difference. I'm super happy so far. We are taking it up in our local mountains to do some crawling this weekend so I really stoked to see what it will do. Prediction, much less scraping lol.

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[Hucke_250]

I will have to get under and take a look, but it is definitly a lot of lift

Take measurements from the top of the front axle to the upper spring cup (pictured below). Mine measures 14.5 inches after settling which is exactly 3.25 inches more than a sock Rubicon.

Edit: Stick Rubicon is 11.25 inches

 

[Roky]

Take measurements from the top of the front axle to the upper spring cup (pictured below). Mine measures 14.5 inches after settling which is exactly 2.5 inches more than a sock Rubicon.

Stock Rubi measures 11.25 ish, I think you got more like 3.25 ish over stock Rubi out of your lift…..

 

[lowmpg]

In all honesty, unless a person has run all the various lifts on their own vehicle and driven them around a while, you're just getting everyones best guess and rationale for why 'this one' is better. Odds really are you'd be happy with either one.

 

[Hucke_250]

Stock Rubi measures 11.25 ish, I think you got more like 3.25 ish over stock Rubi out of your lift…..

Thanks Roky. I edited my post. Now I’m going to have to find out where I came up with 12” as the stock rubi height. Lol

 

[Ratbert]

In all honesty, unless a person has run all the various lifts on their own vehicle and driven them around a while, you're just getting everyones best guess and rationale for why 'this one' is better. Odds really are you'd be happy with either one.

TrailRecon did that comparison last year. Two-part series:

 

[lowmpg]

TrailRecon did that comparison last year. Two-part series:

Yeah I saw that and I think he actually says as well that 'everyone' thinks their lift is the best.

 

[jeepingib]

I just can't recommend the Mopar kit to anyone. I've seen too many people who are not satisfied with it. There were issues with springs bowing out originally, fixed length lower control arms aren't long enough, because they correct the caster for 2" not the actual lift height, also needs track bars because it lifts more than claimed. I ended up with the shocks from this kit because a local guy thought that those were the reasons why his wife's Jeep drove like crap. I told him that the shocks are not the problem but he insisted that the new Falcon shocks would cure the problem.

 

[MoabRat]

Take measurements from the top of the front axle to the upper spring cup (pictured below). Mine measures 14.5 inches after settling which is exactly 3.25 inches more than a sock Rubicon.

Edit: Stick Rubicon is 11.25 inches

Mine came out to just under 14 so only 2.75. Thanks for the tip! I was measuring from the sliders to the ground but my new tires certainly gave that measurement a boost. Thanks again I feel better about my drivetrain now

 

[Hucke_250]

Mine came out to just under 14 so only 2.75. Thanks for the tip! I was measuring from the sliders to the ground but my new tires certainly gave that measurement a boost. Thanks again I feel better about my drivetrain now

Good to hear. I’m going to measure mine again tonight and I’ll report back.

Edit: Measured again and it’s still 14.5 inches.

 

[Montanabound]

I’ve got too wonder if everyone who says the AEV kit is too rough went with the high capacity springs, which lifts it 3 inches instead of 2.5.

 

[Ratbert]

I’ve got too wonder if everyone who says the AEV kit is too rough went with the high capacity springs, which lifts it 3 inches instead of 2.5.

I'm planning on switching from the 2.5" springs to the 3" version on my AEV JLURD. 2.5" was great initially, but its driving characteristics have suffered after adding several hundred pounds of gear.

 

[Montanabound]

I'm planning on switching from the 2.5" springs to the 3" version on my AEV JLURD. 2.5" was great initially, but its driving characteristics have suffered after adding several hundred pounds of gear.

Yea I was reading they are for 400-600 lbs of gear. Which seems to be your case exactly lol

 

[jack bauer]

I’ve got too wonder if everyone who says the AEV kit is too rough went with the high capacity springs, which lifts it 3 inches instead of 2.5.

I do not think the standard 2.5 AEV springs are too rough at all.

 

[cosmokenney]

I do not think the standard 2.5 AEV springs are too rough at all.

Where were these pics taken? I need to get away for a few days and that looks like a fun place to hang out.

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