AEV 2.5"

[JBuzz]

For those that used the Yeti SS track bar, when in the procedure do you install the track bar? After the wheels are on and everything is torqued down?

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[kapk22]

For those that used the Yeti SS track bar, when in the procedure do you install the track bar? After the wheels are on and everything is torqued down?

I’m not running the yeti, however, I don’t believe it matters which bar you have. It should be installed before you torque.

Someone can correct me if I am wrong. Wheels need to be back on to re-center.

 

[cavguy]

Here are the install instructions for the Yeti Track Bar;

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0..._Install_Instructions.pdf?9741450249493574137

 

[SlickRickMotoADV]

Are there any non-rubicon/narrow axle owners with OEM wheels?

I have a 2019 Sahara with Rubicon suspension and wheels/tires.

I'm unclear if the AEV statement of "17" wheels from OE wide track will work" applies only to wide track axles or all axles. I imagine it's just the wide track axles.

AEV states that with this setup, the right rear endlink will contact the wheel/tire off road.
Has anyone ran this setup and can comment on this?
I really don't want to poke wheels out with spacers and I don't want to replace the wheels and tires I just installed.
Thoughts?

Secondly:

On the Rubicon suspension, my current ground to fender measurement is:

Passenger front 35 13/16"
Passenger rear 35 3/8"
Driver rear 35 13/16"
Driver front 35 5/8"

Definitely lower than most non Rubicon owners.
I have no intention of running tires larger than 33", and am lifting solely to resolve the sagging (lots of overland gear) OEM Rubicon suspension I have installed.
Should I have concern that this will raise me up too much?

Some Rubicon owners are seeing 3.5/4", which will look like 1.5/2" with the Sahara lower fenders (pretty sure it's 2" lower than Rubicon fenders). Some Sport owners in this thread saw almost 4", though they had no weight or mods on the vehicle at all.

Help?

 

[Hucke_250]

Are there any non-rubicon/narrow axle owners with OEM wheels?

I have a 2019 Sahara with Rubicon suspension and wheels/tires.

I'm unclear if the AEV statement of "17" wheels from OE wide track will work" applies only to wide track axles or all axles. I imagine it's just the wide track axles.

AEV states that with this setup, the right rear endlink will contact the wheel/tire off road.
Has anyone ran this setup and can comment on this?
I really don't want to poke wheels out with spacers and I don't want to replace the wheels and tires I just installed.
Thoughts?

Secondly:

On the Rubicon suspension, my current ground to fender measurement is:

Passenger front 35 13/16"
Passenger rear 35 3/8"
Driver rear 35 13/16"
Driver front 35 5/8"

Definitely lower than most non Rubicon owners.
I have no intention of running tires larger than 33", and am lifting solely to resolve the sagging (lots of overland gear) OEM Rubicon suspension I have installed.
Should I have concern that this will raise me up too much?

Some Rubicon owners are seeing 3.5/4", which will look like 1.5/2" with the Sahara lower fenders (pretty sure it's 2" lower than Rubicon fenders). Some Sport owners in this thread saw almost 4", though they had no weight or mods on the vehicle at all.

Help?

Its funny you just posted this, as I am debating swapping the AEV Dualsport springs on my JLU sport with a different brand for a lower height, and that's with 35's.
I cannot comment if your current wheel/tire setup will clear the rear endlink. But I can say that the AEV Dualsport lift will provide a lot of height. I just went and measured the height of my lift using the measuring points shown below and its 14.5". My jeep is light, with plastic side steps/rear bumper/ steel front bumper/soft top.
Would you mind measuring the front springs and letting me know what it is?

 

[Gersh10]

This is Sulley with the AEV 2.5 on Nitto 37's after 2 years of driving, he's pretty loaded for a 2 week camping trip in these photos. Have 1.75" spacers on the wheels and haven't had any rubbing issues. I think this lift drives great, he's my daily driver and I've taken him on long road trips with light and heavy loads. Have to say I love it!
Also he fits in my garage even with the Sunrider open and I have a standard 82.5" garage door.

 

[FrostQ]

Finally decided to get the AEV 2.5RT installed. Along with a JKS front trackbar.

 

[FrostQ]

So I've put about 500km since I installed the AEV 2.5 RT, including this weekend fully loaded with a 160lbs RTT with at least another 350lb of gear/passenger. It sagged by about 1", which is way less than the OEM springs, so it definitely well-suited for carrying gear. It drove amazing...tracked straight, stable, absorbs bumps well and comfortable overall.

 

[spenat]

I absolutely love the AEV on mine! Couldn’t be happier! I tried a rough country spacer lift first and switched to the AEV. Quality is definitely there with AEV! I’m running 37’s.

any spacers with these? I want to run the stock wheels if possible

 

[Rubi6mt]

Got my AEV 2.5 RT installed last week. Absolutely love it. Corners flatter, much less break dive, acceleration squat, handles rough pavement very well(psi set to 32.5). Better then stock in all aspects.

Picked up my daughter from camp and we were loaded down close to 900lbs l, suspension shrugged it off.

Doing the NOVA Trailfest at AOAA this Saturday to see how it handles offroad.

Pic when I picked it up with Salta XRs.

Pic inside my garage. Just fits

Did install Yeti HD trackball to correct front axle off center

Here you can see how the geometry correction brackets really do keep the lower control arms close to parallel despite gaining about 3.5 inches

Will report back when I get the front bumper installed and winch in September in terms of ride and height. Should mention have rear bumper and tire carrier that added weight and think helped smooth out the ride

 

[Colorado Rubicon]

any spacers with these? I want to run the stock wheels if possible

I have 1.75” Spider Trax Spacers. No issues what so ever.

 

[DHartlein]

Just about to receive my 2.5" Dualsport RT lift for install. My shop recommended wheel spacers if I'm running 35s (KO2s) with stock Rubicon wheels. I'm not down with wheel spacers and am now considering the AEV Savegre rims. Those are killer rims, but I actually like the stock Rubicon rims and would like to keep them for now. JLUR has the wider axle so wondering if I can stick with stock?

From AEV: "OE 17" Rubicon wheels from models with widetrack axles will be ok, depending on tire size."

Anyone running this setup? Any issues? Are they recommending this in case of rubbing or is there a larger issue at play here?

Thanks!

Did you ever get an answer regarding the 35s and spacer need?

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