Idaho AEV 2.5 Dual Sport Diesel Lift

[PackMule]

I did get it. It provided about 3” of lift. That’s just a guess as I didn’t measure but its performance is outstanding! The ride was improved. Before the springs up front couldn’t handle the unsprung weight of 37” tires and would bottom out pretty adult as others have mention. Now I never have that problem. I loaded about 400lbs of gear, two people and a 100lb dog and put 7,000 miles on it cross country, on and off road. I will say in Michigan on sand and such it didn’t handle sand the best and the washboard two tracks where a bit riff but that’s to be expected on a stiff overland set up. But in the mountains and rocky areas like Wyoming and Montana it was perfect. My travel increased significantly. Maybe not as much as some of the more rock crawler specific lifts but for an overlander it’s perfect. I push my truck to limits too. I went with an icon track bar to help center things out and that was easy to adjust.

Thanks for the update. What trim level do you have? Wondering if the 3" gain was on a heavy Rubicon, or a "lighter" trim.

I have a Rubicon with 35's and can bottom out the fronts. Wasnt wanting to go to 37s, so 3" of lift might make my 35's look small-ish.

Your experience is consistent with my AEV 2.5 lift I have on my JK. Overall great performance, and able to handle loads easily, but harsh on the washboards. I've heard on other forum threads that the Bilsteins might be a little stiff, and lead to the harshness on the washboards. Heard a guy did adjustable Rancho shocks as a replacement with his AEV lift, and was able to dial in his ride better to suit him. Hard to believe Ranchos would out perform Bilsteins.

But everything else on my AEV on the JK has been doing great for 90k miles.

 

[bwildoutside]

Thanks for the update. What trim level do you have? Wondering if the 3" gain was on a heavy Rubicon, or a "lighter" trim.

I have a Rubicon with 35's and can bottom out the fronts. Wasnt wanting to go to 37s, so 3" of lift might make my 35's look small-ish.

Your experience is consistent with my AEV 2.5 lift I have on my JK. Overall great performance, and able to handle loads easily, but harsh on the washboards. I've heard on other forum threads that the Bilsteins might be a little stiff, and lead to the harshness on the washboards. Heard a guy did adjustable Rancho shocks as a replacement with his AEV lift, and was able to dial in his ride better to suit him. Hard to believe Ranchos would out perform Bilsteins.

But everything else on my AEV on the JK has been doing great for 90k miles.

That’s good to know about the shocks. For me I don’t spend enough time on washboards and have a go fast camper being put on and it’s a Rubicon trim. I think 35” would look pretty small on the lift but it would still look good in my opinion. For me I like the Bilstiens. Here is a shot on 37”

 

[WAJTRD]

That’s good to know about the shocks. For me I don’t spend enough time on washboards and have a go fast camper being put on and it’s a Rubicon trim. I think 35” would look pretty small on the lift but it would still look good in my opinion. For me I like the Bilstiens. Here is a shot on 37”

Just got the coils in for my aev 2.5 today, and will be getting everything installed next week hopefully. Was actually considering the Borah/37in tire combo as well so pretty identical setup on my JTRD.

Any other pics you might be able to share from different angles? Trying to gauge what the rake will look like.

Thanks!

 

[bwildoutside]

Just got the coils in for my aev 2.5 today, and will be getting everything installed next week hopefully. Was actually considering the Borah/37in tire combo as well so pretty identical setup on my JTRD.

Any other pics you might be able to share from different angles? Trying to gauge what the rake will look like.

Thanks!

Got a Go Fast Camper being installed tomorrow. Hoping those overlanding springs do good work with it installed.

 

[WAJTRD]

Got a Go Fast Camper being installed tomorrow. Hoping those overlanding springs do good work with it installed.

Love the setup!

I have a hardshell FSR tent with a bedrock, but I definitely see the value of going with a GFC type setup to keep stuff dry and locked up.

Where are you located in Oregon? I used to live in La Pine and recently moved from Portland to the WA side of the river lol

 

[bwildoutside]

Just got the coils in for my aev 2.5 today, and will be getting everything installed next week hopefully. Was actually considering the Borah/37in tire combo as well so pretty identical setup on my JTRD.

Any other pics you might be able to share from different angles? Trying to gauge what the rake will look like.

Thanks!

Love the setup!

I have a hardshell FSR tent with a bedrock, but I definitely see the value of going with a GFC type setup to keep stuff dry and locked up.

Where are you located in Oregon? I used to live in La Pine and recently moved from Portland to the WA side of the river lol

That’s a sweet set up! Yeah I like to be able to lock stuff up in the back and the gfc is pretty light. I actually just moved across the river too! I’m in Carson now. Where ya at? I’m always looking for someone to go grit the trails with if you’d like.

 

[WAJTRD]

That’s a sweet set up! Yeah I like to be able to lock stuff up in the back and the gfc is pretty light. I actually just moved across the river too! I’m in Carson now. Where ya at? I’m always looking for someone to go grit the trails with if you’d like.

Super small world haha I live out by Dougan falls towards the very end of Washougal River Rd. Definitely gonna have to link up and run some trails man, we go out to Stevenson/Carson almost weekly

 

[ThePhotoBus]

Following the thread, and really anxious for real-world feedback on a JT diesel install. Many threads on this forum waiting for a diesel specific lift, due to softness of stock springs, even Mopar diesel specific lift softness. Would like to see if AEV has solved the diesel spring rates. I checked the AEV site, under the 2.5 JT Dualsport, and they let you select engine type as Diesel, but they are out of stock.

I too have an AEV dualsport on my JK, for about 90,000 driven miles, plus about 30,000 RV-towed miles. It does very well from street to Moab. Only complaint is it is a bit harsh on washboard roads. That might be the shocks. I have had to replace the Bilstein shocks after about 60,000 driven / 25,000 towed miles. Overall pretty good.

Finally got the AEV 2.5 and 37s on my JTRD today. Much better on road so far. Will get to play a bit this weekend. First impression:. much improved. Installed with the SteerSmarts Yeti adjustable front track bar and AEV steering stabilizer.

The Method 703s with the +25 really fit like a glove!

 

[PackMule]

Thanks for the pics. Ive also got the Smart Cap and Sting-Gray, so gives me a feel for what my rig would look like. 37s look nice with it... Ive been wanting to stay with 35s. Afraid they'd look small on a 2.5 lift.

 

[PackMule]

Finally got the AEV 2.5 and 37s on my JTRD today. Much better on road so far. Will get to play a bit this weekend. First impression:. much improved. Installed with the SteerSmarts Yeti adjustable front track bar and AEV steering stabilizer.

The Method 703s with the +25 really fit like a glove!

Good to know that Method 702s are +25. 'Till now the only +25's I've seen are from AEV

 

[ThePhotoBus]

Good to know that Method 702s are +25. 'Till now the only +25's I've seen are from AEV

Agreed. The 703s come in both 0 and +25. Not sure about some of their other wheels. Liked the idea of the bead grip too.

 

[gecko_rubi]

Good to know that Method 702s are +25. 'Till now the only +25's I've seen are from AEV

702’s are 0. Ordered today