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AEV 2.5" DualSport lift, geometry correction brackets?

Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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I am looking to get the 2.5" AEV DualSport lift and I have seen that some guys are buying the geometry correction brackets as well as the lift. The quadratec representative said that I do not need to get the geometry kit, what do you guys think?
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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What would be the difference in haveing them vs. not having them?
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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I would get them, they make the suspension handle great on the road as they change the geometry of the control arms.
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Kojack
I would get them, they make the suspension handle great on the road as they change the geometry of the control arms.
Would it be ok if I got them after the lift was installed?
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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I've got them. Probably going to be easier to do it all at the same time, but i'm no tech. I'd also recommend an Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer. It was recommended to me and I elected to not do it, but I should have.
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by etl330
I've got them. Probably going to be easier to do it all at the same time, but i'm no tech. I'd also recommend an Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer. It was recommended to me and I elected to not do it, but I should have.
What size tires are you running?
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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I ran without them at first with my 34's. I would put them on at the same time as the lift. There is a big difference in the flightiness of the steering.
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by blue project
I ran without them at first with my 34's. I would put them on at the same time as the lift. There is a big difference in the flightiness of the steering.
Did u replace the steering stabilizer?
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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I have the AEV 2.5 lift on my JKU. I installed the lift in the spring without the Geometry Correction Brackets and could immediately notice the flightiness in the steering. I later installed the Geometry Correction Brackets and it took the flightiness out of the steering. It was a really easy install and I wish I would have done it when I first installed the lift.
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by afalletta
Did u replace the steering stabilizer?
No, I am running the stock stabilizer. That has minimal effect but even changing it out won't make enough of a difference. It all has to do with the angle of the control arms. You will be fine without them but you will be much safer and happier with them.
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