AEV 2" spacer lift ready for install

[RAM241]

Hello folks. I purchased an AEV 2" spacer lift and the Mopar LCA for my 21 Willys. I will be getting it installed next week. Besides getting an alignment, is there anything else I should pay attention too? Anyone have issues or advice with this lift? Thanks much in advance..

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[mx5red]

What do you need an alignment for? If you’re getting fixed control arms there’s nothing to adjust besides toe on the tie rod. I wouldn’t let them charge you for one.
Should be very straight forward install, can be done at home.

 

[RAM241]

What do you need an alignment for? If you’re getting fixed control arms there’s nothing to adjust besides toe on the tie rod. I wouldn’t let them charge you for one.
Should be very straight forward install, can be done at home.

Alignment is included with the install. I would love to do it at home but my garage sucks and my driveway is on a slope. Plus no time available.

 

[brianinca]

The AEV lift has those LCA drop brackets to keep the arm geometry the same (i.e. level) so you don't need the increased length of the Mopar arms to dial in more caster.

Unless you want more caster, of course.

 

[mx5red]

Alignment is included with the install. I would love to do it at home but my garage sucks and my driveway is on a slope. Plus no time available.

I understand the struggle. I’m just saying I hope you’re not getting overcharged for install.

 

[tonywin]

I love my AEV 2” lift. High quality and everything you need. Like you, I got the the slightly longer Mopar LCA’s. Rides straight as an arrow.

I did however upgrade to an adjustable trackbar but I don’t think it’s necessary.

 

[Joe Dillard]

A friend and I installed mine on my '21 Mojave. Talk about a SUPER easy install......

Not sure if the poster above (brianinca) was suggesting that the AEV front LCA relocation brackets are included in the lift kit or not. Mine certainly didn't come with them & frankly, I wouldn't have installed them if they did come with it.

Instead - I installed the ~1/4" longer MOPAR front LCA's and it drives excellent. For ~$61 they are well worth it.

BTW, there's no need to loosen the front UCA at all. There's enough flex in the suspension to remove the front coils without messing with loosening the front UCA's.

A nice 1/2" impact gun is your friend for those control arm nuts/bolts.

 

[RAM241]

A friend and I installed mine on my '21 Mojave. Talk about a SUPER easy install......

Not sure if the poster above (brianinca) was suggesting that the AEV front LCA relocation brackets are included in the lift kit or not. Mine certainly didn't come with them & frankly, I wouldn't have installed them if they did come with it.

Instead - I installed the ~1/4" longer MOPAR front LCA's and it drives excellent. For ~$61 they are well worth it.

BTW, there's no need to loosen the front UCA at all. There's enough flex in the suspension to remove the front coils without messing with loosening the front UCA's.

A nice 1/2" impact gun is your friend for those control arm nuts/bolts.

I did buy the Longer Mopar LCA's. Thanks for the info

 

[Fouts]

Part of the reason you want to loosen all of the control arms it allows them to relax and acquire the new lift height. Since it is a rubber mount it could cause some binding during articulation.

 

[Lunentucker]

A full AEV kit will include their drive line spacers. If yours doesn't have them then you may want to consider this. Super easy to install. Just don't drop the driveshaft on your face.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/rock...t-carrier-bearing-drop-kit-rj-151402-101.html

 

[RCKLNDR]

The AEV lift has those LCA drop brackets to keep the arm geometry the same (i.e. level) so you don't need the increased length of the Mopar arms to dial in more caster.

Unless you want more caster, of course.

He’s installing the AEV spacer lift so no dice on the LCA drop brackets.

 

[brianinca]

Jeeze, totally forgot their $500 kit didn't have the drop brackets. They sure are proud of their rubber bumpers. Sheesh.

He’s installing the AEV spacer lift so no dice on the LCA drop brackets.

 

[mx5red]

Jeeze, totally forgot their $500 kit didn't have the drop brackets. They sure are proud of their rubber bumpers. Sheesh.

Yea seems pricey at first. I haven’t looked recently but when I got mine I tried to piece together the same kit from different companies to see if it would be cheaper. I either couldn’t get all the stuff like shock brackets or it priced out the same.

 

[Holes]

The AEV lift has those LCA drop brackets to keep the arm geometry the same (i.e. level) so you don't need the increased length of the Mopar arms to dial in more caster.

Unless you want more caster, of course.

I may be late in noting, haven’t read the whole thread, but the AEV 2” spacer lift kit DOES NOT come with geo brackets.

 

[Holes]

Ahhhh...
I see you all remember the drop brackets are not included.

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