AEV 2.5 Lift
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,998
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From: Oregon
Here is a few pic's of mine with the brackets and 35 inch Toyo's on it. I liked the stock wheels so kept them and installed SpiderTrax spacers. Handles very well and performs great off-road. The bumpers are the Warn Elite series so that added extra weight. Since those photo's were taken I have added Rubi Rails and Ace rock sliders and the Warn tire carrier so I could carry the proper spare with me...... Guess I need some updated photo's one of these days.
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JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,998
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From: Oregon
Here is my AEV 2.5 lift. Yes it does sit level. I gained an even 3" of lift measuring from the coil perch to the the lip of the coil tower over stock. Very happy with the lift, flex, and on road handling. I didn't use the drop brackets for the LCA'S. I used rock krawler LCA'S instead. My caster is set to 4.6.
Are those progressive coils on that kit? How do you like the Bilsteins?
JK Freak
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 553
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From: Monroe, Ohio
Prior to this lift I ran rubicon springs and shocks from a JKUR. springs were 18/59. I had that on for a year and the ride sucked. The springs would compress and nose dive when I braked at a stop light and the ride was stupid rough. cornering was crap as well. I get no nose dive with the AEV lift and cornering (like a clover leaf on ramp) is really good with the AEV.
I have had the lift on since April and I re-measured the lift the other day. I have not experienced any sag or settling with the coils like you hear with other lifts. AEV is not popular in my club because of the perceived price but I priced it out and the cost was within 100.00 of a similar lift from Rock krawler or teraflex.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Berkshire, Uk
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 9
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From: Highland Village, TX
I took some new pic's today so I could show the difference between stock and with the 2.5 inch AEV installed with the 35's. As you will see there is a world of difference and as previously stated it handles much better than new. Even with the winch and much heavier bumpers it sits level and the factory rake is gone which was initially a concern........... Many changes have been made in the last year and the only one remaining is to re-gear it, I am torn between the 4:10's and 4:56... one day I will finally decide..........
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Last edited by salty1; Jul 27, 2013 at 11:28 AM.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 710
Likes: 3
From: Lexington Park, MD
I took some new pic's today so I could show the difference between stock and with the 2.5 inch AEV installed with the 35's. As you will see there is a world of difference and as previously stated it handles much better than new even with the winch and much heavier bumpers it sits level and the factory rake is gone which was initially a concern........... Many changes have been made in the last year and the only one remaining is to re-gear it, I am torn between the 4:10's and 4:56... one day I will finally decide..........
Front View
Side View
Right rear
Front View
Side View
Right rear
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 20
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From: Virginia Beach
I got the lift installed and I love it so far. I just put my new tires and rims on; now my TPMS does not work. Is there a work around for this? I contacted the company and they are compatible with the 2013 TPMS
