Alu-Cab Canopy Camper Roll Call

[LAJEEPR]

Suspension question for the group here. I currently have the AEV 2.5” Suspension with the regular coil springs. I’d like to keep it simple and not Frankenstein some suspension together. Looking at two options here. An Airlift system for the rear or just upgrading to the AEV 3” High Capacity Springs. I’m sure some of you have experience with both. Looking for recommendations.

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[Steven_B]

Suspension question for the group here. I currently have the AEV 2.5” Suspension with the regular coil springs. I’d like to keep it simple and not Frankenstein some suspension together. Looking at two options here. An Airlift system for the rear or just upgrading to the AEV 3” High Capacity Springs. I’m sure some of you have experience with both. Looking for recommendations.

A better-tuned spring will always be better than an airbag. An airbag is good for handling extra weight (usually temporarily), but not really controlling it (ride quality) if that makes sense. If the Canopy Camper was removable, I probably would have gone with a bag system. But because they aren't and pretty much permanent, a spring upgrade is better.

My Gladiator is a diesel and I upgraded my regular AEV 2.5" to the diesel high capacity springs. It's been a few months now and I am happy with the way the springs are working. I do think the shocks may just be under-valved a bit for the heavy springs so some better valved, adjustable rear shocks are on my wish list.

 

[Mtpisgah]

A better-tuned spring will always be better than an airbag. An airbag is good for handling extra weight (usually temporarily), but not really controlling it (ride quality) if that makes sense. If the Canopy Camper was removable, I probably would have gone with a bag system. But because they aren't and pretty much permanent, a spring upgrade is better.

My Gladiator is a diesel and I upgraded my regular AEV 2.5" to the diesel high capacity springs. It's been a few months now and I am happy with the way the springs are working. I do think the shocks may just be under-valved a bit for the heavy springs so some better valved, adjustable rear shocks are on my wish list.

I agree. I have airbags at the min 10 psi for DD. I inflate them a little when towing. I have Dobinsons HD coils on the back and they are great when paired with Fox 2.5 adjustables.

 

[fourfa]

Install scheduled! Took 4 months from order. SO stoked.

 

[JTOverlander21]

Suspension question for the group here. I currently have the AEV 2.5” Suspension with the regular coil springs. I’d like to keep it simple and not Frankenstein some suspension together. Looking at two options here. An Airlift system for the rear or just upgrading to the AEV 3” High Capacity Springs. I’m sure some of you have experience with both. Looking for recommendations.

I have the AEV heavy duty coils and I love mine, crawl on 37s and hardly ever rub.

 

[everydayoffroad]

Hi all,

I am currently planning our Gladiator ACCC build interior. Can anyone with an ACCC shell measure from left side bed to door width, then door width, and door to bed right side width?

Trying to plan it so my partner can access stuff easier on the outside when cooking as we have dogs in the backseat and won't be doing any of those goose-gear delete for the fridge.

 

[flipboltz]

Suspension question for the group here. I currently have the AEV 2.5” Suspension with the regular coil springs. I’d like to keep it simple and not Frankenstein some suspension together. Looking at two options here. An Airlift system for the rear or just upgrading to the AEV 3” High Capacity Springs. I’m sure some of you have experience with both. Looking for recommendations.

I am getting the AEV Dual Sport with the 3' High capacity springs installed next week. I am very stoked for this. Anyone have any pics of their jeep with this lift and the Alu-Cab?

 

[Steven_B]

I am getting the AEV Dual Sport with the 3' High capacity springs installed next week. I am very stoked for this. Anyone have any pics of their jeep with this lift and the Alu-Cab?

Check out my IG, I have lot of photos. Running the HC springs for several months now and love the setup.

IG - @around_the_nw

Link - www.instagram.com/around_the_nw/

 

[flipboltz]

Awesome. Thanks. Of course, I was already following you! What size tires are those Nittos, 37s?

 

[Steven_B]

Awesome. Thanks. Of course, I was already following you! What size tires are those Nittos, 37s?

Yep, they are 37x12.50R17 Recon Grapplers.

 

[fourfa]

Does AEV publish their spring rates anywhere?

 

[Donnie2153]

I agree. I have airbags at the min 10 psi for DD. I inflate them a little when towing. I have Dobinsons HD coils on the back and they are great when paired with Fox 2.5 adjustables.

Are you using the aev dualsport suspension with dobinson springs (front, rear, or both) and adjustable fox 2.5 shocks? Which springs did you use? The 3" or 2" rated at 800 to 1400lbs?

 

[Mtpisgah]

Are you using the aev dualsport suspension with dobinson springs (front, rear, or both) and adjustable fox 2.5 shocks? Which springs did you use? The 3" or 2" rated at 800 to 1400lbs?

I started with a 3” JKS lift. The bouncing made me install the Fox 2.5 adjustables and then I installed the HD (not the extra HD) Dobinsons coils on just the rear. It helped the ride and leveled the truck. if I had installed Dobinsons HD on the front too, it would have sagged in the back like it did before switching the rear coils. I still need to switch the front shocks out to 2.5 adjustables. Right now I am using shock extenders.

 

[Donnie2153]

Thx for the input. The 3" HD dobinson springs on the rear only. Unfortunately, this is not a simple one maufacture fits all process. The sway does not bother me as much as it does the wife. But it needs to be fixed.

 

[ParatusExpeditions]

Do you guys have found any compatible insulating tent liners?
e.g., iKamper have those & others.

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