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Does this include Suspension?I just checked with the AEV guys in their SEMA booth and they expect the first Gladiator products to launch early 2020.
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Does this include Suspension?I just checked with the AEV guys in their SEMA booth and they expect the first Gladiator products to launch early 2020.
Would love to know that too. It was odd in his video that he said the "extra load" spring package would be shortly behind the "already" new lift he was proud of. But never said a date for the release of said 2.5" lift....Does this include Suspension?
Would love to know that too. It was odd in his video that he said the "extra load" spring package would be shortly behind the "already" new lift he was proud of. But never said a date for the release of said 2.5" lift....
Regarding a product launch date, the AEV guys told us at SEMA that they expect the first Gladiator parts to be released early 2020.
I cant wait!!!
I love the AEV stuff.
they called it Greasy GreenNice shade of green...kinda close to Gecko, but not so crazy bright
Could you elaborate on why it’s your front runner? I’ve been heavily researching lifts and was very happy with my previous AEV lifted JK, but I can’t find anything about what they’re going to offer for the JT. I know I want a bushing-based system over heim joints given my expected on/off-road balance, appetite for suspension noise and maintenance.Their suspension kit is definitely my new front runner, depending on how it is priced. At first I hated the AEV front bumper, and then I loved it, but with it blocking the trail cam, I think I'll pass.
I support the logic, I was just curious if more information had surfaced about the kit.First, AEV has had a Jeep truck around for years (The Brute) so if anyone has already spent time tuning a suspension for a Jeep truck it's the AEV team.
I haven't seen details but I'm expecting the exact same front setup as their JL lift. Basically stock control arm relocation brackets. The "magic" of the AEV lift usually is in their spring/shock package. They generally spend a considerable amount of time making them really really good. Dave has a way making a great spring/shock combo. That's my expectation based on what I've seen. So who knows maybe they will come out with something completely different. However I do think I heard it called their "Dualsport" suspension so based on that I'd assume it's similar to the JL one.
For the price, they don’t skimp on the engineering...but the loss of ground clearance from those Geometry Correction Brackets concerns me. Of course, I’ve not installed a lift on my last couple Jeeps at all, trying to maintain an LCG, so my perspective wasn’t gained from experience on a trail, just driveway installs on other people’s JeepsFirst, AEV has had a Jeep truck around for years (The Brute) so if anyone has already spent time tuning a suspension for a Jeep truck it's the AEV team.
I haven't seen details but I'm expecting the exact same front setup as their JL lift. Basically stock control arm relocation brackets. The "magic" of the AEV lift usually is in their spring/shock package. They generally spend a considerable amount of time making them really really good. Dave has a way making a great spring/shock combo. That's my expectation based on what I've seen. So who knows maybe they will come out with something completely different. However I do think I heard it called their "Dualsport" suspension so based on that I'd assume it's similar to the JL one.
Agreed, I've never considered the AEV lifts to be for your hardcore rock guy. They still use the stock bushings and setup which aren't going to give you nearly the flex a lot of the higher end aftermarket lifts will. The AEV lift design is to get you the lift you need for some larger tires while generally improving on the on-road ride you got from the factory. Which for most installing lifts, the on-road time in the Jeep is 99.5% of the miles.but the loss of ground clearance from those Geometry Correction Brackets concerns me.