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AEV vs. RK Springs?

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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Recently purchased a used AEV 2.5 lift kit minus the springs and needed to pick up springs to complete the kit.
Right now I am looking at either getting AEV Springs or RK Springs. I was looking for a triple rate spring and I these were the 2 I was debating between and was curious what experiences people have had with them. (Sagging/ride quality/etc). Thanks in advance!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TakeABackRoad
Recently purchased a used AEV 2.5 lift kit minus the springs and needed to pick up springs to complete the kit. Right now I am looking at either getting AEV Springs or RK Springs. I was looking for a triple rate spring and I these were the 2 I was debating between and was curious what experiences people have had with them. (Sagging/ride quality/etc). Thanks in advance!!!
I have a 4 1/2 inch AEV, tons of armor and heavy bumpers and I've noticed zero sagging over the last 3 years.
I have seen and heard about RKs sagging
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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Both hold up very well to weight from everything I've seen

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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Can't speak on the AEVs...but I like the ride and feel of my RKs.
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 07:55 AM
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there's a set of new RK coils in the for sale section for a good price. I tried to buy a set of AEV front 2.5" coils and did not have any luck.
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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The RK springs give a lot more lift on a two door (not sure what you have). AEV springs are specific to the two or four door JK.

I have the 2.5" AEV springs with matched shocks, Synergy steering components, Synergy front lower ACA and love the way it rides.

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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jrod250
I have seen and heard about RKs sagging


??? Really??? First I've heard of anyone saying RK coils sag. Would love to know what generation RK coil they had.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mpkelley20
??? Really??? First I've heard of anyone saying RK coils sag. Would love to know what generation RK coil they had.
There's a relatively current thread about it and my cousins RK lift sagged like crazy. Looked like he had a load of topsoil In the back
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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I am also in the market for some 2.5"/3" coils. Keep up the talk, let a knicca know!
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mpkelley20
??? Really??? First I've heard of anyone saying RK coils sag. Would love to know what generation RK coil they had.
I have 1.5" triple rate coils and in about a months time the rears have sagged 1/2-5/8" fronts have not sagged. stock rear bumper with about 85lb spare. front has not sagged at all with stock bumper and winch, winch plate and front skid plate. They ride great on and off road but if sag any more I will have add a 1/2" spacer so I don't have the squat look.
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