ashtonjarrett
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Hey all,
After a few mods weighing down the the stock suspension on our JLUR we are ready to install a 2.5" lift and have narrowed it down to the AEV dual sport or the Metalcloak GC. I'll be doing the install myself in garage. We've have great experience with products from both companies. For inquiring minds our final build will likely settle with 35" KO2s on a 17" wheel(pending), Gobi stealth rack (pending), JCR stubby and winch on front (installed), Metalcloak sliders (installed), AEV rear bumper and carrier (pending). Our rack will have a roof top tent, awning and a few other items mounted so we're going to have a sizable amount of weight added. We also drive our JL as a DD fairly regularly, sharing time with our Civic hatch so road manners are definitely nice to have.
I've read all the threads we have on both here but not a lot of new reviews or direct comparisons. Thoughts?
AEV
Pros
Metalcloak
Pros
After a few mods weighing down the the stock suspension on our JLUR we are ready to install a 2.5" lift and have narrowed it down to the AEV dual sport or the Metalcloak GC. I'll be doing the install myself in garage. We've have great experience with products from both companies. For inquiring minds our final build will likely settle with 35" KO2s on a 17" wheel(pending), Gobi stealth rack (pending), JCR stubby and winch on front (installed), Metalcloak sliders (installed), AEV rear bumper and carrier (pending). Our rack will have a roof top tent, awning and a few other items mounted so we're going to have a sizable amount of weight added. We also drive our JL as a DD fairly regularly, sharing time with our Civic hatch so road manners are definitely nice to have.
I've read all the threads we have on both here but not a lot of new reviews or direct comparisons. Thoughts?
AEV
Pros
- We loved the 2.5" dual sport on our 2 door JK, it was great on and off-road and performed well in Moab and the trails we normally like to hit.
- No need for an aftermarket front driveshaft.
- I'm a fan of the Bilstein 5100 shocks.
- Straightforward install without outboard shock mounts etc.
- Lower cost.
- Reports of off center axles even with the higher trackbar tower; so likely needing adjustable trackbar for the front and rear.
- Control arm brackets for geometry rather than adjustable control arms; so reduced clearance.
Metalcloak
Pros
- Corrosion resistant finish and material.
- Adjustable control arms and trackbars included.
- Better overall clearance (no brackets).
- Fixes geometry without brackets.
- Higher cost.
- Need aftermarket front driveshaft.
- Less desirable shocks and I'm uncertain about the outboard shock mounts.
- Longer install (not that big of a deal but a consideration for the work largely being done solo).
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