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Made the switch
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:09 pm
by barmmer
I've had two grand Cherokee ( ZJ and WJ ) but just made the switch to a JKU. So far it's pretty stock, looking to put the AEV 2" kit on soon. Definitely like the expedition build over the rock crawler, so that the direction I'm headed
Re: Made the switch
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:19 pm
by Carl McFly
welcome!
Re: Made the switch
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:21 pm
by ArticRubi
Welcome!
I'd caution against the AEV system; it uses drop brackets which reduce ground clearance and still uses factory control arm bushings. The factory bushings are pretty weak when it comes to handling the levels if misalignment you will see off roading, you'll end up trashing them pretty quickly. AEV likes to push their system as the perfect "expedition" or "overland" system, it's pretty far from the truth. Highly overpriced for a set of brackets, "special" tuned shocks, and springs.
If I were to recommend any "kit" for a JK, it would most certainly be the Currie 4" lift.
The best way to lift a JK using factory mounts would be to use Rokmen adjustable control arms. They use Currie's Johnny Joints and are adjustable in length to cover between 0" - 7" of lift. Pick up a set of adjustable track bars. From there select a spring, Rock Krawler makes a great 2.5" spring. Then select a shock? 12" travel Bilstein 5100's are a great entery level shock. Then just setup bump stops!