So I'm ready to spend some tax money and am not sure how to spend it the best way. I'm going to go with some 15" MB TKO Wheels with 35" BFG AT's, but the lift is where im struggling to make a decision. I don't want to go over 2.5" as the GF is short, but i want a "complete" kit as I really like how my 2012 JKU handles. This will be strictly a trail jeep as I live in Iowa and don't plan on doing any rock crawling, but still want to be able to tackle most terrain. Here were my thoughts so far.

1) AEV 2" spacer system with AEV's Geo' correction brackets and the AEV Heavy Duty Steering stab'. I was quoted with all 3 items installed at 1400
2) Rock Krawler 2.5 Max Travel System at 2300 installed w/ fox shocks
3) Just put the wheels and tires on and cut my fenders.

Is it the wheels and tires or the lift that causes the change in geo' on the vehicle causing the need to new track bars and control arms. Is there any plus to changing out the stock control arms with after market ones instead of using the AEV Geo' Correction brackets? What's the plus of getting rock krawlers 2.5" stock mod system vs. the Max Travel? I'd appreciate any replies!

Thank ya.

 

It is the lift that changes the suspension geometry; not the wheels and tires. The AEV brackets correct the geometry after the lift. Since you say trails and no rocks, I'd say go for the AEV.

 

What are your reasons for going with those kits? I have the teraflex 2.5" and it didn't change my geometry hardly at all? See my specs below. If you're not wheeling hard build it in pieces so you can add what you know you need and not what you think you need. Also not sure how mechanically inclined you are but lifts are straight forward. I have zero knowledge and with the help of another member got mine installed in about 6hours. Saved me $500.