I have a 2013 JKU sport with 3.73 and 285/70r17 duratracs. I also have an after market full width bumper with winch. The max tire size I will get is 285/75r17. I am planning on getting an AEV 2.5" lift with Geo brackets and Northridge grade 8 bolts. What else should i be considering. I use the jeep as a DD (60 miles a day). I live in NJ and mostly do wooded trails and beach. I don't have any plans for rocks or ever going higher than 2.5"

 

Man ! This is my same scenario. I'll be following this & really looking forward to some experienced advice ! You have made it farther than me & selected the brand at least ! I just know 2.5 is where I'm at .

 

1/a set of rear stock swaybar links, adjustable or disco's to replace those stupid brackets in the front.
2/ front adjustable track bar

 

I thought about getting a new set of rears and moving them to the front. I don't really think I need discos. How needed is the front track bar (right away or eventually? From what I understand its for recentering the axle and I have seen videos of the stock one flexing with 35s. Any particular brand?

 

I choose AEV because it works for what I do. It seems AEV does a better job of keeping the height under 3". Also from what i understand they are geared more toward expedition and trails. I don't do rockz and not concerned about brackets. All the other kits seem more expensive or you need shocks and other items. Every other kits claim is they are upgradeable, but I don't need that. I want to do it once.

 

Moving the rear links to the front is fine.

A front adj trackbar isn't NEEDED at 2.5" of lift as it won't be too far off. Later on if you have the money sure, go ahead and buy one.

AEV lifts are fairly good. They ride a little on the hard side if you have a lighter rig though.

 

Ok, kinda what I figured with the track bar. Weight wise I have a heavy front and will eventually get an after market rear.

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Unlike most kits the rears are moved to the front. New rears are supplied

With the AEV kit. The rears are left and front brackets raise the front. This is a cheap fix and many complain about them. Just source another set of rears or a crown replacement.

I agree a front TB is not "needed" for axle shift but highly recommended. a beefy track bar with 9/16 bolts will ensure no DW.

Watch the TF vid. The stock TB will flex under the strain put on by bigger tires.
Edit: sorry you did. I love the TF bar. MC and synergy are also a good choice IMO

 

I have this lift on my 2009 JKUR with 35X12.50s and it's great. I replaced the rear sway bar links and moved the rears up front because the brackets sucked. I also installed a Teraflex adjustable front track bar, Synergy drag link and Synergy tie rod because the stock units have shitty tie rod ends that get loose quickly. I've had the AEV geo brackets since I installed the lift (April 2012) but they'll soon get swapped for Synergy lower adjustable control arms that I bought myself for Christmas. PS- definite yes on the bolt kit.

 

I watched the video before and figured eventually I will get a track bar eventually. Seeing it flex deff makes your weary. Doesn't the Northridge's kit have track bar bolts

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