AEV 2" Spacer Lift

[CyberTom]

What are you doing with the AEV lift you removed?

I’m probably going to see if I can sell it on Craigslist. I installed the Pro Cal Snap in my Jeep and I’m not removing that so it’s purely the hardware.

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[Mac]

Might be interested if you are willing to ship, did you leave the rear driveshaft bearing spacer in for the Mopar lift?

 

[USMC-SSGT]

I’ll be offloading parts of mine as well. May end up keeping the end links (for now) and the bump stops. Will likely wait though until every piece is out so someone can get a complete lift. Another option is the front spacers for dirt cheap as a level kit.

 

[CyberTom]

Might be interested if you are willing to ship, did you leave the rear driveshaft bearing spacer in for the Mopar lift?

 

[CyberTom]

Done installing the lift. The Jeep is sitting on its wheels waiting for me to torque down all the suspension bolts.

Man those Mopar Shocks are BEEFY!

 

[CyberTom]

I finished the install and drove it for 40-minutes over a variety of road conditions. All the little rattles are gone. The ride quality is excellent. All bumps large and small are muffled.

The handling has actually improved. The suspension has a more controlled feel to it. Those larger shocks eliminated the occasional wallowing feeling of the stock suspension. It actually inspires confidence now. Like you could throw it around and have fun driving it.

For everyone who likes the AEV spacers that’s great. I hope you continue to enjoy them. But for me this Mopar lift kit finally gave me the ride quality I was hoping for. Well done Chrysler!

Jeep Gladiator, Mopar 2”Lift and BFG KO2 tires are a really good combination.

 

[Ralphie73]

I finished the install and drove it for 40-minutes over a variety of road conditions. All the little rattles are gone. The ride quality is excellent. All bumps large and small are muffled.

The handling has actually improved. The suspension has a more controlled feel to it. Those larger shocks eliminated the occasional wallowing feeling of the stock suspension. It actually inspires confidence now. Like you could throw it around and have fun driving it.

For everyone who like the AEV spacers that’s great. I hope you continue to enjoy them. But for me this Mopar lift kit finally gave me the ride quality I was hoping for. Well done Chrysler!

Jeep Gladiator, Mopar 2”Lift and BFG KO2 tires are a really good combination.

CyberTom

Thanks for the write up and the info regarding the two kits. I have been going back and forth between the AEV 2'' and the Mopar and will probably go with the Mopar. Please share a photo of the final install with tires.

 

[CyberTom]

Here is a photo of my Gladiator with the 2” Mopar lift and BFG KO2 35x12.5 R17 tires.

 

[Renegade]

I finished the install and drove it for 40-minutes over a variety of road conditions. All the little rattles are gone. The ride quality is excellent. All bumps large and small are muffled.

The handling has actually improved. The suspension has a more controlled feel to it. Those larger shocks eliminated the occasional wallowing feeling of the stock suspension. It actually inspires confidence now. Like you could throw it around and have fun driving it.

For everyone who likes the AEV spacers that’s great. I hope you continue to enjoy them. But for me this Mopar lift kit finally gave me the ride quality I was hoping for. Well done Chrysler!

Jeep Gladiator, Mopar 2”Lift and BFG KO2 tires are a really good combination.

So, what did you torque the front lower control arm bolts to?

 

[PDiddy]

Do you gain a full 2” lift form the rubicon stock suspension?

 

[CyberTom]

So, what did you torque the front lower control arm bolts to?

To the values in the instructions

 

[Ralphie73]

Here is a photo of my Gladiator with the 2” Mopar lift and BFG KO2 35x12.5 R17 tires.

Thanks for sharing. The stance with 35's is perfect, nice looking Jeep.

 

[CyberTom]

Thanks for sharing. The stance with 35's is perfect, nice looking Jeep.

Thanks for the complement. I agree the 2” lift with 35’s looks like it should from the factory. Given the longer wheel base 37’s would also look good. You just have to be up for a re-gear in that circumstance to maintain performance.

Here is one of the drivers side clearly showing the lift before and after. I think the ground clearance under the Jeep is the most revealing.

I don’t know if it’s my imagination but it seems to have a more level stance now. Looks to me like the gap between the front tire and the fender is larger than the gap between the rear tire and fender.

Factory stock

Mopar 2” Lift & 35’s

 

[CyberTom]

Do you gain a full 2” lift form the rubicon stock suspension?

I don't know. I would need to drive to a dealership and measure a stock Rubicon. If they have one around I will do that and post here.

 

[CyberTom]

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