EVO vs AEV Lift ???
01-12-2015, 04:37 AM
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How does that look goofy? Maybe you guys need to go back to owning a car.
01-12-2015, 05:59 AM
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01-12-2015, 06:38 AM
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I am on my fourth JK with four different lift kits on each one of JK's that I have owned. I currently have a 2014 Rubicon Unlimited with the AEV lift kit on it and I have never been happier with this lift kit choice. I don't wheel as much as I used to but it does well for my needs off-road. The ride on the road is better than the OEM ride and I thought that it would be next to impossible for that to happen. I would do it again if I had to.
01-12-2015, 07:59 AM
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Then I borrowed one from a friend as I had a new build starting. Got home and took a look at it - yep, junk. He ran 37s for 9 months on it.
I wouldn't run 37s without at least full size 1 ton ends. For those that wheel, I think hydro assist is a must as it puts too much stress on the steering.
Oh yeah, and my D44 came with an AEV flipped drag link the guy had run for about 4 months. The end on the knuckle side was destroyed. In fact, I have two AEV flipped drag links in my basement right now and both are junk.
01-12-2015, 01:24 PM
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I have the 4" Enforcer (with the cheaper Bilstein vs. KING shock option) on 37's with flat fenders and I am happy. Many people say the jeep is incredibly smooth and stable who drive it or ride in it. That said, I have never ridden in an AEV lifted JK, but I am sure they are quality, and both will be miles ahead of some procomp kit or something like that.
01-12-2015, 05:42 PM
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FWIW- I have the AEV 4.5" and can tell you the ride is stiff as shi$. I have their "Tuned" shocks and a very heavy rear tire carrier, ride is very stiff. My tires are D load and not E so the tires aren't part of the problem. The Resi shocks will not improve on road ride, only off road with the shocks overheating. I will be taking these shocks off shortly, that's how stiff my ride is. My rig only has 1800 miles on it so the suspension is fresh and alignment good. I've heard nothing but good things for the EVO plush ride springs if your looking for a great ride. The dealership that did my install was supposed to do a Rock Krawler kit for me but royally screwed it up, they ended up giving me the AEV at their cost with no labor, that's the only reason I run it. Before I step up to $1500 adjustable Kings, Im going to throw on some Rancho 9000 adjustable's, I've heard NOTHING but great things about these shocks, and they are DIRT CHEAP compared to the Kings. This is my third JK- If I was you, I would do EVO's plush ride springs and the Rancho Adjustables. If you have the money King Adjustables. I think that would be about the most compliant ride around!
01-13-2015, 06:04 PM
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