AEV 2.5 Offroad Ability
03-16-2014, 06:35 AM
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The white 2012 JK in these videos is running a 2.5" AEV lift with control arm relocation brackets. Bear in mind he is a highly skilled off-roader with a couple decades of experience. His wife (who actually owns the JK since his vehicle is an LR Defender) isn't too shabby a driver either ...
Colorado Campaign, July 2013, Part 1: YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/yFjr3hSzEu4
We believe this is the first time trailers have ever made it to Lake Como on Blanca Peak.
K-Trail II, February 2013: YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/j88zqOVAMqE
Kinta 2, October 2012: YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/SQHYl2Kp5ww
Colorado Campaign, July 2013, Part 1: YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/yFjr3hSzEu4
We believe this is the first time trailers have ever made it to Lake Como on Blanca Peak.
K-Trail II, February 2013: YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/j88zqOVAMqE
Kinta 2, October 2012: YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/SQHYl2Kp5ww
03-16-2014, 08:07 AM
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Uh, there weren't many options in 2007--most companies would wait a couple years before offering anything. Even today, some of these companies folks rave about have been making JK lifts for only a couple model years. Also, I've helped to install a lot of different brands of lifts, and think the TF is just fine--as long as you recognize that their lift isn't particularly good with very heavy weight in the rear end (which is why I now have OME HD springs in the rear when configured for expedition runs). If I were to do it again, I might go AEV, but would definitely opt for adjustable front LCAs over the relocation brackets. There are some lifts I've helped install and I definitely would not want one of them on my rig--poor quality in workmanship when you really dig into the pieces and parts. I won't name names because some folks are very fond of those brands and I don't want to start any arguments--no point in that.
03-16-2014, 08:46 AM
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I installed the AEV 2.5" over Christmas break. I would say the wheeling here in south Jersey is pretty moderate. From what I've read and experienced the AEV is an amazing all around lift. I get plenty of travel, I stay low to the ground, and road manners are pretty awesome as well.
03-16-2014, 02:39 PM
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AEV 2.5 with 35s will get you through with ease, ANY trail in the ouray area. Except for phoughkeepsie gulch. This requires at least one locker/limited slip and I recommend full lockers front and rear. Otherwise, you need a winch-strap from someone that did make it up.
33" tires on a JKU are plenty for ouray area trails. That being said, I really appreciated my 3.5 and additional "flex" it provided. Seemed more stable when crossed up and offcamber.
From phoughkeepsie gulch (leveling kit and small 33s): without lockers, I would not have made it.
Sent from some string and a few tin cans.
33" tires on a JKU are plenty for ouray area trails. That being said, I really appreciated my 3.5 and additional "flex" it provided. Seemed more stable when crossed up and offcamber.
From phoughkeepsie gulch (leveling kit and small 33s): without lockers, I would not have made it.
Sent from some string and a few tin cans.
03-16-2014, 08:51 PM
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AEV 2.5 with 35s will get you through with ease, ANY trail in the ouray area. Except for phoughkeepsie gulch. This requires at least one locker/limited slip and I recommend full lockers front and rear. Otherwise, you need a winch-strap from someone that did make it up.
33" tires on a JKU are plenty for ouray area trails. That being said, I really appreciated my 3.5 and additional "flex" it provided. Seemed more stable when crossed up and offcamber.
From phoughkeepsie gulch (leveling kit and small 33s): without lockers, I would not have made it.
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Sent from some string and a few tin cans.
33" tires on a JKU are plenty for ouray area trails. That being said, I really appreciated my 3.5 and additional "flex" it provided. Seemed more stable when crossed up and offcamber.
From phoughkeepsie gulch (leveling kit and small 33s): without lockers, I would not have made it.
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Sent from some string and a few tin cans.
03-17-2014, 04:21 AM
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Awesome video! Gives the flat lander in Florida an idea for a dream trip west. Nice to see relatively stock vehicles getting thru these challenges instead of cage buggies with 38's ! Well done.
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10-30-2014, 05:34 PM
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Here's a video of my JKU with AEV 2.5" kit ...I show up at 3:00 (both white and green JKU have it) again around 7:30
http://youtu.be/hwDFbOyVfOk
Nothing crazy but we handled this stuff with ease. Only the 4Runner scraped his underbelly, but on a side note I was actually impressed with what he could do!
10-30-2014, 05:48 PM
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Here's a video of my JKU with AEV 2.5" kit ...I show up at 3:00 (both white and green JKU have it) again around 7:30
http://youtu.be/hwDFbOyVfOk
Nothing crazy but we handled this stuff with ease. Only the 4Runner scraped his underbelly, but on a side note I was actually impressed with what he could do!