AEV 2.5"

[jlur_2019]

Yes 35’s. On a sport they will fill in the fender well better. I really wanted to go with 37’s but it’s a everyday vehicle. Everyone that builds jeeps for a living say 37’s are a little much for everyday use.

i agree. 37s a bit more than want to deal with for everyday use.

thankfully both my wife and i like the gap in fender look so no reason to go 37s. lol

your jeep caught my eye b/c i really like the way it looks with 35s!

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[sherif JKU]

Gents ..did any one face springs moving from the seat with AEV kit ?? And what are recomendations to solve that

 

[Flounder]

Hi all, working towards a purchase of 285/75R17 KO2 on my stock 2018 JLU Sport S. Hoping to also add an AEV 2.5IN DUALSPORT RT lift (might opt for the AEV 2" spacers, though). Anyone have pics of the AEV 2.5" lift or AEV 2" spacer kit with 285/75R17?

 

[4x4inthe6]

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!

 

[Beams37]

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!

I used to be someone who though wheel spacers were bad for vehicles or would affect performance. Then, I wanted to put 35's on a Landcruiser and keep the stock wheels. My only options was spacers. I can tell you that I would never hesitate to put them on a vehicle again. You can only see them when up close and you cannot tell that they are there when driving.

The moral of the story: You get what you want without any downsides.

P.S. Wheel spacers are probably less than one new wheel.

 

[Jmscrttndn]

I have the AEV kit installed. One thing I will say is that the sway bar end links are nothing special. They're the cheapest looking thing in the kit and their bolts have rusted and look shoddy after less than a year.

Overall, very happy with the kit. I recently removed all the correction brackets and installed proper adjustable trackbars and control arms. The front correction brackets certainly create a low point on the underside of the jeep (would be easy to get stuck on a rock in a breakover situation).

I also got rid of the procal snap thing. It seemed gimmicky to me the way it worked. I bought a special app and ODB sensor instead.

I'd say that I got more than 2.5" lift and have been running Patagonia MT 37s with no issue. It certainly looked silly with the stock 33s.

For anyone buying this kit, be careful when installing as some of the stock bolts were "fine thread" and the aftermarket bolts were "coarse thread"... or vice versa. Specifically on the sway bar end links. That really screwed us over when I didn't realize it and stripped a bolt or nut. Anyway, be diligent with where bolts came from and whether you're supposed to reuse them.

 

[HellaYella21]

I have purchased the AEV 2.5 Dual Sport kit. We just bought this 21 JLUR and it is my 8th Jeep. I have owned a 84 CJ7 Renegade, 88 YJ Wrangler Sport, 89 YJ Wrangler Sahara, 92 YJ Wrangler Sport, (all bought new).
01 TJ Wrangler Sahara, 89 Wrangler TJ (project), 14 JK Wrangler Sport, 21 JKUR Wrangler.

I bought this 21 JKU in Feb and have installed the following:
SmittyBilt Rock Slider / Steps
SmittyBilt SRC Gen 2 Front and Rear Bumpers
SmittyBilt SRC Gen 3 9.5K Winch

Within a few days I will install the AEV lift, 17 x 9 Fuel Assaults, 35x12.50 Nitto Trail Grapplers and update the thread with some photos and remarks.

I enjoyed reading all the comments on the lift so far.

 

[4x4inthe6]

I have the AEV kit installed. One thing I will say is that the sway bar end links are nothing special. They're the cheapest looking thing in the kit and their bolts have rusted and look shoddy after less than a year.

That's not great. I haven't looked at them closely yet. Mine is being installed later this month. Can they be serviced? Anything of higher quality in the aftermarket that can replace them?

I'm alreay adding an adjustable track-bar, tie-rod, steering stabilzer etc. Adjutable control arms will be next if required.

 

[Jmscrttndn]

That's not great. I haven't looked at them closely yet. Mine is being installed later this month. Can they be serviced? Anything of higher quality in the aftermarket that can replace them?

I'm alreay adding an adjustable track-bar, tie-rod, steering stabilzer etc. Adjutable control arms will be next if required.

Yes easy to swap for after(after)market. Can be done sitting on the ground. Would need to know lengths. Don’t get me wrong, they’re holding up, but they’re not amazing. They’re also about the least important item. If they break, it doesn’t matter. You can drive without them.

 

[Rufus]

I have a takeoff Rubi suspension that I’ve been meaning to install on my S, but I’ve been looking at this too. I have a garage height restriction though. And I don’t do serious off reading, I drive on some very bad unpaved roads, fire trails, state forests, and beaches.

Would the AEV be able to be installed with a little less lift (1.5”) and would it be worth the cost for my use case? I’m not that price sensitive in its range, but I’m looking for a better off-road ride (dirt ruts and potholes) so I can go a bit faster and not have to slow down so much for every big bump.

Thanks!

 

[Jmscrttndn]

I have a takeoff Rubi suspension that I’ve been meaning to install on my S, but I’ve been looking at this too. I have a garage height restriction though. And I don’t do serious off reading, I drive on some very bad unpaved roads, fire trails, state forests, and beaches.

Would the AEV be able to be installed with a little less lift (1.5”) and would it be worth the cost for my use case? I’m not that price sensitive in its range, but I’m looking for a better off-road ride (dirt ruts and potholes) so I can go a bit faster and not have to slow down so much for every big bump.

Thanks!

Good question. The springs are relatively stiff and long, and as a result the vehicle will sit 2.5" higher (approx) than stock rubicon height. There's not much you can do about the springs to get the lift lower other than to swap out to a different spring which would defeat the purpose of this lift. So for your case, I would certainly go with the rubicon swap and maybe invest in some adjustable front lower control arms if you have money left over. The rubicon suspension has been described as a softer feeling suspension, good for soaking up bumps.

 

[Rufus]

Good question. The springs are relatively stiff and long, and as a result the vehicle will sit 2.5" higher (approx) than stock rubicon height. There's not much you can do about the springs to get the lift lower other than to swap out to a different spring which would defeat the purpose of this lift. So for your case, I would certainly go with the rubicon swap and maybe invest in some adjustable front lower control arms if you have money left over. The rubicon suspension has been described as a softer feeling suspension, good for soaking up bumps.

Thank you! Ok, as far as LCAs I was just going to get the longer Mopar ones. Thoughts?

 

[Beams37]

Ok ... So, I'm leaning towards this kit and I'm hoping to get an opinion from a few users on 2 issues before I pull the trigger.

1: Should I upgrade the LCA's (Mopar)? Or will the correction brackets be enough?
2: I believe the kit comes with a track bar relocation bracket. If you weren't concerned about the extra cost, would you just get adjustable track bars instead?

Thanks in advance.

 

[brewski]

Ok ... So, I'm leaning towards this kit and I'm hoping to get an opinion from a few users on 2 issues before I pull the trigger.

1: Should I upgrade the LCA's (Mopar)? Or will the correction brackets be enough?
2: I believe the kit comes with a track bar relocation bracket. If you weren't concerned about the extra cost, would you just get adjustable track bars instead?

Thanks in advance.

If you're doing AEV, don't do control arms, it completely defeats the purpose of the AEV kit. Switching your control arms instead of using their lowering brackets will result in a harsher ride and a hair more flex in the extreme offroad (which my experience most people don't do that are interested in the AEV kits).

All you need is what it comes with, but your body will sit a little off center of your wheels. This is fine for function, but looks odd. Personally I'm planning on doing AEV and get an adjustable F&R track bar. Its not needed, but I prefer to do it. Plus I like having the adjustability for finely tuning alignment. But think forward, a lot of aftermarket suspension parts require greasing every oil change. While this isn't a big deal, sometimes it can be a time suck if you have to remove a wheel to do so. If you're someone who takes their jeep to the dealer for every service you might want to get trackbars that don't require greasing. If you do your own service or take your jeep to a specialist who does lifts, etc then its probably not much of a thing to deal with. You can change your oil and grease suspension components and drive shafts w/o lifting the jeep off the ground.

 

[Beams37]

If you're doing AEV, don't do control arms, it completely defeats the purpose of the AEV kit. Switching your control arms instead of using their lowering brackets will result in a harsher ride and a hair more flex in the extreme offroad (which my experience most people don't do that are interested in the AEV kits).

All you need is what it comes with, but your body will sit a little off center of your wheels. This is fine for function, but looks odd. Personally I'm planning on doing AEV and get an adjustable F&R track bar. Its not needed, but I prefer to do it. Plus I like having the adjustability for finely tuning alignment. But think forward, a lot of aftermarket suspension parts require greasing every oil change. While this isn't a big deal, sometimes it can be a time suck if you have to remove a wheel to do so. If you're someone who takes their jeep to the dealer for every service you might want to get trackbars that don't require greasing. If you do your own service or take your jeep to a specialist who does lifts, etc then its probably not much of a thing to deal with. You can change your oil and grease suspension components and drive shafts w/o lifting the jeep off the ground.

Thanks. That's what I thought you would say. Unfortunately, my OCD will force me to get the axles centered. I tried letting this go on a different vehicle and just couldn't do it. I ended up getting track bars for that vehicle as well. So, I will just plan on getting track bars. Thanks, man.

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