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AEV 2" jk spacer lift

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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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Anybody use this set up and have opinions on it?
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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Nothing against AEV, but you can get a Teraflex spacer kit that's just as high in quality for significantly less money.

I don't mind paying more for AEV quality, but in this case it just isn't necessary.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:29 AM
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I've purchased a set of 18/60 springs and shocks off a 2014 Rubicon for my 07 and looking for a bb kit to complete this. Are you speaking of the teraflex leveling kit.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 08:48 AM
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The aev kit is much more complete than tf. I have had both. Aev has bump stops, shock extensions etc. Works great with my 18/60 springs. No issues with it in moab.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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Jadmt, did you replace the track bars with the AEV set up?
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by msilver
Jadmt, did you replace the track bars with the AEV set up?
No need to on a 2" lift.


made some video. I was happy with how it performed.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/memb...3/#post3856028

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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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The reason I asked is because these springs can of a jkur like yours and I'm a 2 door sahara and figured I might be looking at possible 3 inches once springs and the AEV goes on.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Enjoyed your videos and nice jeep. The burning ring of fire remake was dam good too. Very smooth.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by msilver
The reason I asked is because these springs can of a jkur like yours and I'm a 2 door sahara and figured I might be looking at possible 3 inches once springs and the AEV goes on.
Decide what else you want/need after the lift is on and you have a chance to look at it/drive it/flex it/test it.

If the steering is too flighty, get some form of caster correction.
If the front axle is too far off-center, get an adjustable trackbar.
If the stock shocks + extensions are limiting your droop, get longer shocks.
If the swaybars are angled down, get longer links.
If you flex and find that the brakelines are too tight, add more slack or get longer lines.
If you flex and the front driveshaft hits the skid, trim it.
If you flex and the front driveshaft hits the corner of the tranny, consider replacing.
If either driveshaft boot starts slinging grease, consider replacing.


It's all about knowing the 'possible' problems you may run into, and your options in the event.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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thank you nthinuf, lots to learn and enjoying all the education.
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