Even bent adjustable control arms cannot replace drop brackets. They can however, work with them to dial in pinion angle and caster.
The only thing that can replace the drop brackets is a long arm kit.

 

IMO, the AEV brackets are well worth the money. Most jeep owners that put a lift on there jeeps have them as daily drivers(like myself). I have the RK stock mod kit and the AEV brackets sitting in my garage waiting to be installed on my JKU. Just have to order to shocks and I'm ready for the install.

 

If your using it as a DD and not doing hardcore rock crawling then defo go for it.....I have this setup with SumoSprings bumpstops as well and I am really happy with the way everything is. My Jeep felt like a new wagon after it was done.

 

They really do improve the ride but the caster correction alone is worth it . My JKUR was always a little short on the caster stock but after my 2.5 xt lift is was only in the high 2 degree area .I put the brackets on and put the arm in the middle hole and the caster is in the high 4 degree range .It has a better road feel .

 

The geo brackets provides a better drivability over adjustable control arms at the prive of a slightly reduced ground clearance. But at 2.5" lift this is not intended to severe offroading or rock krawling.

This is always related to one question: where do you want to run your Jeep ?

If your answer is above 75% on the street, go with the brackets.

For hardcore offroading I would go with a full long arm system like terraflex or rock krawler.

 

Can any of you guys take a pic or 2 of the brackets installed? I was looking at the instructions, parts, etc. yesterday and couldn't figure out for the life of me how these were supposed to be oriented and exactly how they went on. Maybe my brain was jut tired from installing the lift all day, or maybe I'm just dumb.

 

You can come by and look at mine if you are interested in seeing them installed. I can shoot some pics as well but probably not until this evening.

 

If you could take a few pics tonight, that would be awesome! I really won't have a opp to install them again until this weekend so no rush really. Interested in supervising?

 

Going wheeling this weekend otherwise I would help you.

 

Ah, lucky you! Well in that case, any pics you can post would be a tremendous help. Thanks again!