Originally Posted by blueescapes

I have an OME 2.5" suspension kit paired with the teraflex leveling kit with adjustable front and rear trackbars and I run 35s with no problem. Since you have an unlimited, the driveshaft shouldn't be a problem. Honestly I love the lift and would do it again in a heartbeat. The ride quality is awesome and I've had no issues with over 60000 miles on the lift. I would recommend this setup to anyone with a JK. Had the same lift on my TJ but paired it with a body lift...BAD idea. Good luck!

Originally Posted by grim_creation

It's only a matter of time before the front driveshaft WILL start spitting grease. I had my geometries adjusted and it still blew after 6K.

A couple things to look out for:
1. Make sure that if you get a lift with adjustable control arms, they are actually adjustable(like teraflex control arms) and not fitted with those stupid cam bolts.(my first lifting mistake)
2. What's the warranty like on wearable items from the manufacturer? The AEV lift comes with Bilstein 5100's which have a lifetime warranty.(I'm switching to those right now thanks to my BDS crap bushings wearing out) Also heard they have the best ride for non adjustable shocks.
3. Some lifts now come with geometry correction brackets instead of control arms. Installed correctly, I could see these being better for the longevity of the vehicle due to the re-use of stock components.
4. Once you decide what lift you want, will you do the install yourself or have a shop do it? Will they fix it no questions asked within a certain timeline? I'm sure there's people in your area with jeeps who would be glad to let you ride in them to feel how the lift is.
5. Look at what actually needs to be changed out to have stuff not interfere while flexing and all that. I'm not too savvy on the newer(12-14) models, but they had some weird stuff happen with the crossover pipe and in that area. Some lifts are more "complete", with adding corrections for these when you lift.

Hope this helps some.

Originally Posted by Freewill

If geometry correction brackets are used, there is little reason to install adjustable control arms when the lift goes in. The control arms can always go in later if additional mods or handling/alignment problems require them.

Originally Posted by TheDirtman

Sorry, you are right about the limited lifetime for the 5100's and not 90 days. However their warrantee does not cover bushings, boots, hardware, broken shafts, bent tubes and is void if used off road if you read further in their warrentee description.

WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS
The limited warranties set forth above do not cover normal wear and tear and are non-transferable. The following are warranty exclusions:
Original equipment shock absorbers (vehicle manufacturer warranty)
Improper installation
Racing, driving competition or off-road use
Modified use or other than Bilstein-recommended vehicles
Commercial vehicles
Bent or broken Rods showing abuse or abnormal wear
Surface finish, boot or mounting hardware such as, but not limited to, rubber bushings, as well as labor charges are not covered by any of the foregoing limited warranties.
Bilstein's liability for a defective shock absorber is limited to replacement of shock with a new or reconditioned Bilstein shock absorber. Repair or replacement as provided by this warranty is customer's sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a product failure. Manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages resulting from the disassembly, handling, installation, service, repair or use of this product. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
Note: Other exclusions may or may not apply in certain states or rare circumstances.