AEV

[Mac]

EVO has them and already has a full line of suspension options. I've run both EVO and AEV products over the years. Both are top shelf. EVO rides great on the street and has fantastic flex offroad. Why wait on vendors focused on other vehicles?
http://evomfg.com/EVO-MFG-Products/Jeep-Gladiator-JT/Suspension Systems

Do they make any kits in the same price range as AEV? Looks like nice stuff but way more than most people just looking for a couple inches lift to fit some larger tires need. I have run AEV and Teraflex and never had any issues with either.

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[Doolin64]

Do they make any kits in the same price range as AEV? Looks like nice stuff but way more than most people just looking for a couple inches lift to fit some larger tires need. I have run AEV and Teraflex and never had any issues with either.

X2 my thoughts exactly

 

[jwilson2899]

Interesting, pre Gladiator and JL when Dave/AEV were selling their Brute truck JK conversions for a premium, they sure made it look like they were chummy with FCA and had a close relationship. When the Gladiator debuted, he did not hold back how he felt FCA slighted him on the Gladiator and basically inferred FCA did not give him credit or acknowledge their design inspirations from the Brute.

At the Gladiator launch and the various press junkets immediately afterwards that showed other fab companies concept design vehicles, AEV was lacking in attendance for specific Gladiator mods other than what AEV JL stuff they could bolt on. Seemed pretty evident AEV had some butt hurt but like any company of their stature, they eventually came around that they could not ignore Gladiator market but are begrudgingly slow about coming out with Gladiator specific items.

What’s also fun is to watch their Facebook page when ever they post a Throwback Thursday Or other retro picture of a Double Cab Brute, all the fanboys come out of the wood work to say how they liked the styling and size of it much better. Yet when you look at it, the Gladiator is almost exactly the same in every dimension and other than the bed styling, it’s the same truck. I love AEV stuff, and basically built my own JK250, but the over the top fanboys kill me.

I agree with others about this kit being a good value if you don’t have a lift now and want a spacer lift. Well engineered and includes a calibrator.

 

[TxGladiator]

Got the kit in today.
Will report back after I get it installed.

 

[jurfie]

Look forward to hearing your thoughts during and after install!

 

[Moe_Fugga]

In for results

 

[JeepRealtor]

Just had my local dealer order this for me. With how little actually wheeling I do now, this should be all I need, for now.

 

[TxGladiator]

Just had my local dealer order this for me. With how little actually wheeling I do now, this should be all I need, for now.

Yep with you there.We won’t be doing anything crazy or technical so should work out fine hopefully.

 

[TxGladiator]

Look forward to hearing your thoughts during and after install!

Install date set for Monday

 

[AggieJeep]

Ordered this as well. It really is all I need, and want. I’ve been very happy with my JKUR and the AEV 3.5” lift I installed in 2012. The JK needed more lift than what i think the JT needs to get the stance and 37” BFGs I like. We’ll see.

 

[TxGladiator]

I can definitely see additional height in the rear but can’t tell as much in the front.
Sitting in the driver seat though you can tell it’s riding a bit higher.
Haven’t driven it too much today but seems to be handling just fine.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

I can definitely see additional height in the rear but can’t tell as much in the front.
Sitting in the driver seat though you can tell it’s riding a bit higher.
Haven’t driven it too much today but seems to be handling just fine.

What size tires are you running?

 

[TxGladiator]

Falken Wildpeak 285/70/17

 

[AggieJeep]

Rubicon lifted on the factory LE tires/wheels. I definitely got the lift I wanted at all 4 corners. Sorry, I meant to take exact measurements but it was a flurry squeezing in the wrench session.

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‘With AEV 2” spacer lift

 

[jurfie]

Rubicon lifted on the factory LE tires/wheels. I definitely got the lift I wanted at all 4 corners. Sorry, I meant to take exact measurements but it was a flurry squeezing in the wrench session.

‘ Stock:

‘With AEV 2” spacer lift

Interesting; you can definitely see more of a difference in the front than @TxGladiator 's photo.

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