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Aev 4.5 vs Teraflex 4 in lift

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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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Default Aev 4.5 vs Teraflex 4 in lift

Ok I can't decide on which lift to order I like all I've heard about the Aev but I like the full flex arms of the teraflex give me ur opinion
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by shawnl226
Ok I can't decide on which lift to order I like all I've heard about the Aev but I like the full flex arms of the teraflex give me ur opinion
Rock Krawler would be my first choice. I went back and forth between Krawler and teraflex, after ruling out AEV, and finally installed the 3.5 Flex by Krawler with the jk fox shox and 5.13s. Runs great on street. Very smooth and decent acceleration. No real body sway and no sag so far. Haven't gotten off road yet, but its a beefy kit, so I'm sure it will perform great. They make taller kits too, if you're looking to run 37s.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Do a search, AEV vs. It's like 30 pages long. Lots of info.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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I think the rock krawler arms are solid if you're looking at them too. Personally, if you plan on offroading, do the teraflex (between teraflex and aev). I have the flex arms, and damn, they are crazy beefy. I just installed some evo rockstars over the weekend, and the ends of the flex arms barely fit they're so beefy. Hard to go wrong with them
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Yeah im running 37s was planning on the teraflex 4 in kit for now then adding the full flex arms as soon as I get the extra cash considering I just dropped about 5k in the tires wheels rock rails bumpers winch tube doors light bar programmer
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shawnl226
Ok I can't decide on which lift to order I like all I've heard about the Aev but I like the full flex arms of the teraflex give me ur opinion
Something to consider, TeraFlex has over 60 JK suspension systems vs. the 4 that AEV has. No company has more options for your JK than TeraFlex. All of our control arms are adjustable, re-buildable, no crappy cam-bolts here. TeraFlex control arms are .281" thick with clevite bushings at the frame end to give your JK a factory like ride.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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I have heard lifts that squeak a lot. Does Teraflex use the poly bushings that tend to squeak?
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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I have heard lifts that squeak a lot. Does Teraflex use the poly bushings that tend to squeak?
I have the teraflex flex arms, no squeaking when I have them installed properly.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Teraflex out of the two.. I was considering AEV 3.5 and teraflex 3 inch and was talked down to 2.5 with arms. it rides smoother than stock and feels amazing. What i like about any arm kit it is just that, no brackets to adjust stock dimensions. I was hung up on a submerged beam between my control arm bracket and trans cross member. Fronts off the ground rears on soft sand. if i had a bracket hanging down another inch or so, I wouldnt have been able to get out or it may have possibly bent. i'm a fan of arm kits and out of the two Id vote TF - arms are beefy with clevite on the frame end - noise limited and smooth operation. The lifts you hear squeaking are typically urethane bushing kits. I dont personally care for them either. AEV makes a good riding kit but not my thing, as you can tell i do like AEV products though.

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