Body lift a good option?
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Body lift a good option?
So I have started the long journey of picking a lift for the 2012 JKU (auto). I am trying to look at all options, so I will be happy with the outcome. First thing I would say is I am not wanting to cheap out. No amount of savings would be worth reducing safety, drivability or ascetics. That being said I want ~3.5" lift. In the perfect world I would like the AEV 3.5 RS. The reason I am shying away from this kit is the drilling of the knuckle for the high steer kit makes me scared. I want the ability to return the jeep to factory specs as I am 21 and will probably be wanting the next version of the wrangler (2015). And it seems trying to sell a lifted/modded jeep cuts your buying audience in more than half. So on to the question...what do you experts think of a 2.5" lift (AEV or possibly Teraflex) in addition to a ~1" body lift. It will give me the lift height I want for the 35" Toyos and will have the benefit of not needing a high steer kit (and obviously not drilling the knuckle). It would have other benefits such as not needing a new front drive shaft also which is kinda nice. Should I not be scared of the drilling/modded jeep selling or have I come up with a reasonable alternative? Or do body lifts have a bad rap because they are bad and I should avoid this option? I am just in the idea bounce around stage so looking for much wiser peoples opinions and insight. I guess pictures and/or details on AEV high steer/3.5" lift install would also be appreciated. I know 2.5" fits 35's, but they look a little too jammed in there for my liking.
PS. Its basically a mall crawler with some fishing/camping trips so the AEV is right up my alley.
Teraflex just put up a video on their youtube channel for their body lift install so it got me thinking.
Thanks so much for the time
PS. Its basically a mall crawler with some fishing/camping trips so the AEV is right up my alley.
Teraflex just put up a video on their youtube channel for their body lift install so it got me thinking.
Thanks so much for the time
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Mine came with a 1.25" body lift and while I personally don't like them, im not going to take mine off. Besides clearance for bigger tires and looks, there's no point. I have a teraflex full 8 arm lift with 3.5"lift metalcloak springs that gave me 4"higher of lift and my steering is fine, no drag link flip or anything. Metalcloak advised me it wasn't needed, and I don't notice a difference in handling so ill skip it.
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3.5" AEV lift
So I have started the long journey of picking a lift for the 2012 JKU (auto). I am trying to look at all options, so I will be happy with the outcome. First thing I would say is I am not wanting to cheap out. No amount of savings would be worth reducing safety, drivability or ascetics. That being said I want ~3.5" lift. In the perfect world I would like the AEV 3.5 RS. The reason I am shying away from this kit is the drilling of the knuckle for the high steer kit makes me scared. I want the ability to return the jeep to factory specs as I am 21 and will probably be wanting the next version of the wrangler (2015). And it seems trying to sell a lifted/modded jeep cuts your buying audience in more than half. So on to the question...what do you experts think of a 2.5" lift (AEV or possibly Teraflex) in addition to a ~1" body lift. It will give me the lift height I want for the 35" Toyos and will have the benefit of not needing a high steer kit (and obviously not drilling the knuckle). It would have other benefits such as not needing a new front drive shaft also which is kinda nice. Should I not be scared of the drilling/modded jeep selling or have I come up with a reasonable alternative? Or do body lifts have a bad rap because they are bad and I should avoid this option? I am just in the idea bounce around stage so looking for much wiser peoples opinions and insight. I guess pictures and/or details on AEV high steer/3.5" lift install would also be appreciated. I know 2.5" fits 35's, but they look a little too jammed in there for my liking.
PS. Its basically a mall crawler with some fishing/camping trips so the AEV is right up my alley.
Teraflex just put up a video on their youtube channel for their body lift install so it got me thinking.
Thanks so much for the time
PS. Its basically a mall crawler with some fishing/camping trips so the AEV is right up my alley.
Teraflex just put up a video on their youtube channel for their body lift install so it got me thinking.
Thanks so much for the time
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AEV lift is def top of the line and will have the jeep actually driving better than stock. I have the AEV 2.5 lift and I love it. Also I clear my 35 inch nitto trail grapplers with only a 2.5
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i have 3.5" mc springs that gave me 4" of lift...no steering issues whatsoever and no need to do a drag-link flip or anything. that was the advise i got from metalcloak - their jku has been running this setup for years with no steering mods or issue. leave it alone until you need it, no need to waste the $$