AEV really that good?
JK Jedi Master
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I'm not impressed by the AEV lifts. Cam bolts are a cop out. Plain and simple. If a lift is designed correctly, and is infinitely adjustable, it should not even need a steering stabilizer. The stock one is sufficient. Running without one is even possible if the lift is dialed in.
BTW, I'd put my rockkrawler arms up against the clayton's for strength. Solid steel. Not tube.
BTW, I'd put my rockkrawler arms up against the clayton's for strength. Solid steel. Not tube.
JK Junkie
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I'm not impressed by the AEV lifts. Cam bolts are a cop out. Plain and simple. If a lift is designed correctly, and is infinitely adjustable, it should not even need a steering stabilizer. The stock one is sufficient. Running without one is even possible if the lift is dialed in.
BTW, I'd put my rockkrawler arms up against the clayton's for strength. Solid steel. Not tube.
BTW, I'd put my rockkrawler arms up against the clayton's for strength. Solid steel. Not tube.
JK Jedi Master
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You won't bend a set of Fulltractions either, we have ran the same arms on the comp rig for years, many roll overs with alot of them landing on the arms, and still are straight.
JK Jedi Master
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Yes. I heard it was because of the "online bs" causing customers to think they needed them; not because AEV recommends them. Obviously, not everyone has the same set up so those with different drive lines and such would need adjustment greater than the cam bolt. I am still on the fence about the cam bolt, but plan on trying to use it first before getting adjustable arms (yes I know about the issue of having to weld up the holes).
I wish AEV was not always back ordered on EVERYTHING... But IMO, they have the best desgined stuff, so I conitnue to wait.
I wish AEV was not always back ordered on EVERYTHING... But IMO, they have the best desgined stuff, so I conitnue to wait.
I do believe they make very good lifts etc. the cams are a cheap way to adjust the suspension without the adding the cost of new adjustable control arms.
JK Junkie
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Yeah I don't think there is a chance of bending most aftermarket arms..
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Unfortunately, all manufactures make products based on their consumers wants and desires and in this case, AEV missed the mark by not offering adj arms from the beginning. Based on what I heard, AEV, or at least some there, felt the consumers' want was based on "online bs".
As a generallization, it could be the best product available, but if the buyer wants something else, the offered product will be a financial failure. With todays marketing, products do not need to be the best to be the best selling.
Manufacturers make a lot of things that will make them money even though it does not make something "better" for the average consumer. Think about the Sahara or some of the other shiney accessories that Mopar offers. Few on this website would think these products make the jeep better, but it is what many owners will buy.
I am not saying there is no need for adj control arms. But not everyone buying them to go with the AEV lift needs them.
As a generallization, it could be the best product available, but if the buyer wants something else, the offered product will be a financial failure. With todays marketing, products do not need to be the best to be the best selling.
Manufacturers make a lot of things that will make them money even though it does not make something "better" for the average consumer. Think about the Sahara or some of the other shiney accessories that Mopar offers. Few on this website would think these products make the jeep better, but it is what many owners will buy.
I am not saying there is no need for adj control arms. But not everyone buying them to go with the AEV lift needs them.
JK Enthusiast
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I got the rough country 4" lift with front lower x-flex control arms for $650. I am loving it.
nth degree only comes with cam bolts and a fixed track bar. I would skip anything with fixed length control arms or track bars cause if you are going to pay extra for those things you might as well get them adjustable.
nth degree only comes with cam bolts and a fixed track bar. I would skip anything with fixed length control arms or track bars cause if you are going to pay extra for those things you might as well get them adjustable.