Im picking up my AEV kit today. I have herd that the jk front track bar bracket is weak i was wondering about the new bracket that comes with the kit. Is it good?
I have herd many good things about this kit and i plan to upgrade to long arms asap $$
Any other thoughts would be appreciated thanks

 

Don't put a track bar relocation bracket, because there will be too much stress on the axel bracket, and you could break it.
I recommend a good adj. track bar

 

actually, of all the track bar relocation brackets you can install on the axle, this one is the best as it is reinforced. you will not have any problems with it and it in conjunction to the drag link flip kit will help provide a stable ride.

 

Thank you
i thought the reason for the bracket was to get the steering geometery back to original. So the track bar isnt hanging down so much???
I know its bolt on but im thinking about welding it to, sound good??

 

any sugjestions??

 

Install it as it comes....it is very well designed and should be plenty durable. The only thing I might do different on mine is install adjustable control arms instead of the cam bolts. I have wheeled it pretty hard a couple of times, and driven and 3000 miles on the cam bolts with zero issues, so I'm not changing anything until (if) I have any problems.

I am liking the stock style bushings on the control arms instead of the johnnie joints from a sound and impact dampening perspective, and have not noticed any loss of articluation, although I am sure there is slightly more bind on the control arm mounts. I think arms like the JKS that use stock bushings, rotate in the middle, and are adjustable might be a great compliment to the AEV style lift.

Very happy with mine to date.

 

thanks for the info i think i made the right choice

I have herd about cam bolt issues but my resident pro mech/buggie guy has assured me that cam bolts have been around for a long time and i shouldnt have issues with them. But he did say once im ready to upgrade the arms but not to worry and that this kit is well built and for the money its hard to beat.

 

i'm sorry but your pro mech/buggie guy doesn't know what he's talking about. while cam bolts have been around for a long time, if you wheel your jeep hard, you will have issues with them. once you upgrade to adjustable control arms, you will have to address the slots that got cut out of your mounting holes in order to make the cam bolts work. but hey, it's your jeep.

 

It is true that cam bolts have around for a long time and they have had slippage issues under heavy stresses for that time period. Take a look a the cam bolts and the pseudo knockouts on the brackets and you be the judge.

IMO, go a with a good adjustable LCAs. I installed a set of Claytons on my AEV kit, but there are a number of good LCAs.

Enjoy the handling of your new lift kit. It is outstanding!!!

 

So i have to cut a slot on my LCA bracket? UMMM if so that sucks or maybe i can get the EVO control arm braket and weld that on when i get my LA.
I do wheel the jeep hard so i def want sturdy stuff