It's the 2.5 dualsport. I never measured. But I did put in the 1/2 spacer up front to account for rake and future weight, installing the winch right now actually ...
Probably accurate....on the forums however it's always casted as "gonna regear in the future". Always makes me chuckle as I think..."no you're not"
And...it's to each his/her own for sure....just a funny dynamic we find here on the forums.
You don't always need to regear.
I've had 3 jeeps now with larger than stock tires...never regeared. I completely understand that math and the feel....but...the road driving doesn't suffer enough, gas mileage doesn't suffer enough for a couple grand in gears and install...and...for those...
The 2.5 vs 3.5 is a real stickler. But...the thing that made it easy was further modifications when lifting past 3 inches with driveshafts etc. I stick with 2.5 AEV dualsport and did add a 1/2 spacer in front due to winch going on....but it's plenty high and clears nicely. I think if I went...
The procal wiring harness is a pain for sure. Thank goodness for "YouTube university online for kids who want to read and know how to do other stuff good to"
Kind of an understated part of install ?
I did it with the dualsport and 37s, but the pro cal is the same, I even called AEV about...
Our poor bright white club doesn't get a lot of action...so here is a fresh pic drop for fun...
Stats: AEV dualsport with 1/2 inch teraflex spacer in the front
37x12.50x17 BFG KO2s
Method 703 +25mm
Did the install with a couple buddies...
It was a lot of back and forth for me....a lot...as in claimed it, ready to make the purchase and then....I'd be back to thinking full dualsport. My thing was if I'm gonna pay the money and do the work, might as well spend a little extra and do a little more. No regrets at this point, but it...
Fair enough...
Maybe try the AEV..
UPDATE TO RIDE QUALITY: since it was me and a few buddies doing the install I paid attention to any rattles, shakes etc. on the way to work (20 miles) then on the way home (20m back) as normal since morning went well....and noticed a lot less body roll and was...
Sorry to hear that man, Clayton was one of those with great reviews. Have you reached out to them, their customer service is known to be pretty excellent. And I say that choosing AEV. But...if nothing works, call the AEV lines they were great too and just ask for springs. Good luck brother.
As of right now, I did almost 10k miles stock form and I liked the ride a lot. If I wanted to critique it, I'd say it was a little too soft and could be bouncy and you get the reverberations of it calming down from a bump. With that said it does ride more firm. Does it ride rough, no? I'd even...
Thanks. I went back and forth between the dualsport and spacer....i liked the stock ride, but I was hoping for a touch more clearance and hoped ride and drive wouldn't suffer. It rides/drives great. It is a touch stiffer, which I'd heard, but no more bump recoil from the soft suspension. So a...
Just chiming in to say this exact thread was my inspiration. I always liked the 703s, but wasn't sure if I wanted +25 or 0 for offset. I chose +25 because it saves on bearings, turning radius (supposedly) and keeps the jeep cleaner. I like the look of a little poke, but just not as practical...
I bought the C-rated which is very light, only a few pounds more than the stock 33s. I had a JL on light 37s, it did fine. Then changed to 37x13.50 Toyo MTs and they were nearly 100 lbs/tire, it shoulda been geared then.
For now, I'just have to use the prosnap from AEV to readjust. But I...
It still has some rake, and the AEV allows for +400 lbs constant load.
And I tow. And use the truck bed. A lot. I love on a farm and haul equipment and material all the time. And it doesn't get the Carolina squat look.
And yes, my tundra and heavy duty trucks liked towing and hauling...
So, after years of offroading and multiple lifted vehicles and having paid someone else to do the lifts I decided to tackle this one with some friends to learn what I don't know.
It didn't go very smooth, but we worked through it. If I had to do it again it would probably take 1/4 time (so I...