I have ordered a relocation bracket for my 2.5 duals port aev lift, and challenges that I will have to face, any tools that are really helpful other then the obvious? Thanks in advance for the help !

 

Ive heard a good impact gun or large breaker bar is needed. You will also have to cut out one the the rear upper bolts out.

 

Bump for some extra help!

 

BUMPing up to the top

 

no issues at all they will bolt right up

David

 

It states on the instructions that on some models that the exhaust will need to be moved a bit to pull it off, is this relevant for the 3.6 engine?
Thanks in advance

 

I have never needed to move the exhaust

 

I had no issues either with the exhaust, and don't know what the above poster is talking about cutting a rear bolt out?

They bolt up but you will need a torque wrench to get everything to spec, it's a good work out! Just follow the directions and you should be golden.

They make a big difference in handling, you will dig it!

 

As everyone else mentioned the brackets bolt up with no problems at all. These brackets do correct the arm geometry and make it handle much better however they do become more vunerable when you take your rig through the rocks, this is the reason we always recommend adjustable control arms over drop brackets.

I think the person that posted about cutting a rear bolt out is really refering to the right front upper control arm bolt on the 3.8L. This doesn't need to be cut out however many find it easier to cut it out rather than wrestling with the exhaust pipe.

 

Check this out

Key Benefits:
• - Improve front impact ride quality (expansion joints, ledges) – By reducing the operating angle of the front control arms, the suspension is allowed to work in a more natural state. This means that when hitting a bump, the force applied to the control arms is directed up into the springs instead of back directly into the frame. In effect an AEV 3.5" lifted JK "thinks" its lifted only 1.25".
• - Change the instant center to increase Anti-Dive for improved braking performance - By increasing the anti-dive geometry of the suspension, you'll notice the front of the vehicle will barely drop under hard braking when the control arm brackets are used. By increasing force on the front wheels, traction is increased for better straight line braking and by reducing the shifting weight and inertia under braking in curves, handling is greatly improved.
• - Decrease the operating angle range of the front driveshaft – This one is often overlooked. Aftermarket double cardan joints do not have the torque rating (1850lb/ft for t a 1310 double cardan, 2150 lb/ft for the OE CV Joint) and they can’t run as smoothly so its advantageous for most JK use to keep the stock CV units. The Front Control Arm Brackets rotate the pinion up as the axle drops to eliminate torn boots on the CV for long life with a lifted application.
• - Eliminate the need for adjustable control arms or cam bolts for caster correction - We've been touting the benefits of using the stock control arms for a long time because of the pre-loaded rubber OE Bushings that the factory uses, and because that quality has yet to be rivaled in any aftermarket bushing. These new brackets allow for the proper caster ranges to be achieved.
Please note: Adjustable Control Arms are not a replacement for drop brackets - Its often misunderstood that higher priced adjustable control arms have the same effect as AEV's control arm brackets and that the brackets are just a cheaper option than providing adjustable control arms. Nothing could be farther from the truth, both components do separate and different things and both have their place under a Jeep. Both products can adjust the castor angle which is where much of the confusion stems from.
AEV's drop brackets change four distinct parameters:
1. - Lowers arm angle for ride quality.
2. - Lowers the instant center for better braking (antidive).
3. - Decreases operating angle of the driveshaft by reducing the range of travel.
4. - Corrects caster angles.
Adjustable control arms can certainly allow the proper caster angle to be dialed in, however they are incapable of all the other parameter changes, and in fact make the instant center, ride quality and driveshaft angles all worse than stock. Adjustable control arms can do some things that the drop brackets can not:
1. - Move the axle position forward or aft which may be required with aftermarket HD axles.
2. - Change the pinion angles for aftermarket Cardan or Double Cardan driveshafts.
3. - Correct minor deviations in suspension geometry after an accident with mild frame damage.