Full Traction Vs. AEV
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JK Newbie
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Full Traction Vs. AEV
Full Traction 3" kit's (prob. Premium kit, maybe the 4" kit) vs. the AEV 3.5" Premium (With adjustable control arms, I plan to just buy them separately)
I mention the 4" inch kit b/c it doesn't require driveshaft mods, I'd consider other 4" kits if their the same.
I'm going with 35's regardless of the kit I choose, I just want there to be a good amount of space between the tire and wheel well
Do different kit's sit differently? like could one 3" kit sit a little higher off the tire than some other 3" kit
anyone have any say on this, I'm leaving towards the AEV. maybe a little cheaper in the end, the Full Traction kit I'd still need shocks and I'd want something like the procal, as well as a steering kit.
Thanks guys
I mention the 4" inch kit b/c it doesn't require driveshaft mods, I'd consider other 4" kits if their the same.
I'm going with 35's regardless of the kit I choose, I just want there to be a good amount of space between the tire and wheel well
Do different kit's sit differently? like could one 3" kit sit a little higher off the tire than some other 3" kit
anyone have any say on this, I'm leaving towards the AEV. maybe a little cheaper in the end, the Full Traction kit I'd still need shocks and I'd want something like the procal, as well as a steering kit.
Thanks guys
JK Jedi Master
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Full Traction 3" kit's (prob. Premium kit, maybe the 4" kit) vs. the AEV 3.5" Premium (With adjustable control arms, I plan to just buy them separately)
I mention the 4" inch kit b/c it doesn't require driveshaft mods, I'd consider other 4" kits if their the same.
I'm going with 35's regardless of the kit I choose, I just want there to be a good amount of space between the tire and wheel well
Do different kit's sit differently? like could one 3" kit sit a little higher off the tire than some other 3" kit
anyone have any say on this, I'm leaving towards the AEV. maybe a little cheaper in the end, the Full Traction kit I'd still need shocks and I'd want something like the procal, as well as a steering kit. Nothing wrong with the premium, its dialed in correctly, but I would definetly want to be able to fine tune the suspension.
Thanks guys
I mention the 4" inch kit b/c it doesn't require driveshaft mods, I'd consider other 4" kits if their the same.
I'm going with 35's regardless of the kit I choose, I just want there to be a good amount of space between the tire and wheel well
Do different kit's sit differently? like could one 3" kit sit a little higher off the tire than some other 3" kit
anyone have any say on this, I'm leaving towards the AEV. maybe a little cheaper in the end, the Full Traction kit I'd still need shocks and I'd want something like the procal, as well as a steering kit. Nothing wrong with the premium, its dialed in correctly, but I would definetly want to be able to fine tune the suspension.
Thanks guys
I wouldnt buy the Fulltraction premium, You should spend the extra couple bucks and get the ultimate. It comes with every arm and track bar adjustable.
I thought the AEV's come with Cam bolts?
Last edited by Piginajeep; Nov 19, 2009 at 06:20 PM.
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JK Newbie
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the manual you won't need to adjust either drive shaft though, correct?
and yea the AEV comes with cam bolts but I'd just order adjustable control arms at the same time and put those on instead...
and yea the AEV comes with cam bolts but I'd just order adjustable control arms at the same time and put those on instead...
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for the money you spend on buying arms will be close to a complete adjustable short arm lift.
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Before you consider the FT kit, make sure they have released the new bushings. The old ones had major issues. Other than that it is a well designed kit.
IMO, the AEV is king of road and performs very well off road and I put my investment there.
I have owned several lifts on Jeeps and some were a struggle. I am a stickler for suspension, but I was constrained by budget.
The cam bolts were not acceptable for my taste, so I added adjustable LCAs.
If you can try driving a JK with both kits, you will notice the difference.
IMO, the AEV is king of road and performs very well off road and I put my investment there.
I have owned several lifts on Jeeps and some were a struggle. I am a stickler for suspension, but I was constrained by budget.
The cam bolts were not acceptable for my taste, so I added adjustable LCAs.
If you can try driving a JK with both kits, you will notice the difference.
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Just with the 4" right?
I'll prob. stick with either 3" or the AEV 3.5 and not have to do that.
Yea, I just don't have any kit's in mind and can't really find anything... any suggestions?? I'm looking for something rather complete
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the FT ultimate is complete.
the AEV is'nt as complete but you can add parts, to make it that way.
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Before you consider the FT kit, make sure they have released the new bushings. The old ones had major issues. Other than that it is a well designed kit.
IMO, the AEV is king of road and performs very well off road and I put my investment there.
I have owned several lifts on Jeeps and some were a struggle. I am a stickler for suspension, but I was constrained by budget.
The cam bolts were not acceptable for my taste, so I added adjustable LCAs.
If you can try driving a JK with both kits, you will notice the difference.
IMO, the AEV is king of road and performs very well off road and I put my investment there.
I have owned several lifts on Jeeps and some were a struggle. I am a stickler for suspension, but I was constrained by budget.
The cam bolts were not acceptable for my taste, so I added adjustable LCAs.
If you can try driving a JK with both kits, you will notice the difference.
Does the AEV kit clear 35's with a good bit of space?
I feel like i've seen 3" kits clear better than the few pics I've seen of the AEV 3.5 I just really can't tell though...
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They shipping of the new bushings must be a very event, because I recommended that kit to a friend and when called FT as recent as 10 days ago, they could not assure that he would get the new bushings if he ordered at that time.
Do you know if they are shipping with the Economy and the Premium or they are currently just shipping with the Ultimate?
