Daily Driver Friendly: AEV focused on specifically engineering this system to meet the unique needs of owners, such as daily drivers, who prefer a lift height that is more user-friendly and less geometry and tuning intensive - like larger 3.5"-4.5" kits.
A Complete Package: This DualSport XT Suspension System includes everything needed for installation, including parts you may not find in other kits like rear axle side track bar bracket, custom rear track bar, front and rear brake line brackets, rear and front bump stops, Bilstein shocks and rear and front coil springs. Brake line relocation brackets, bump-stop extensions, front sway-bar link brackets, and a custom rear track-arm round out this package. An optional addition is the AEV ProCAL module which adjusts for changes in tire size and gear ratio after installation of lift kit.
Custom Engineered Parts: The AEV 2.5" DualSport XT Suspension System has specially tuned triple-rate coil springs and custom-tuned Bilstein shocks that are matched to the coils, ensuring ride quality does not deviate from the factory-type ride you have grown to love.
Many states have laws that limit the maximum height of a lifted vehicle. Never exceed the legal height limit.
It can be challenging to find a Jeep suspension kit that maintains factory ride quality while offering superior off-road performance. That's why AEV has engineered their 2.5" DualSport XT Suspension System, to appeal to Jeep JK Wrangler owners who want the added highway and trail performance of AEV's taller 3.5 and 4.5-inch DualSport Systems, but with a reduced lift height. AEV has made special modifications to this 2.5-inch DualSport XT Suspension System such as frequency-tuned, triple-rate coils at all four corners and custom-tuned Bilstein shocks matched to the coils.
Additionally, AEV evaluated this system for cornering and braking and determined that a new, geometry-corrected rear Track-Arm Tower would be needed to help create the kind of handling AEV suspension systems usually employ. The new system is rounded out with everything else needed to complete the package, including a custom rear track-arm, front extended sway-bar end link brackets, bump-stop extensions and brake line relocation brackets.
- Front and Rear Coil Springs
- Bilstein Shocks
- Front and Rear Bump Stops
- Front and Rear Brake Line Brackets
- Custom Rear Track Bar (Left Hand Drive Only)
- Rear Axle Side Track Bar Bracket
- Front Sway Bar Link Brackets
- Shocks Included: With Shocks
- Max Tire Size: 35
- Lift Height Range: 0 - 2.5 inch
- Included Parts: Brake Line Brackets, Bump Stop Extensions, Rear Track Bar, Rear Track Bar Bracket, Sway Bar Drop Brackets or Brake Line Brackets, Bump Stop Extensions, Rear Track Bar Bracket, Sway Bar Drop Brackets
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AEV 2.5in DualSport XT Suspension System Options
Part Number | Catalog # | Price | |||||||
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16502-4414 | 4-Door Left Hand Drive (USA + Europe) | $1,100.00 | |||||||
16502-4412 | 2-Door Left Hand Drive (USA + Europe) | $1,100.00 | |||||||
16502-4424 | 4-Door Right Hand Drive (Great Britain) | $1,078.00 | |||||||
16502-4422 | 2-Door Right Hand Drive (Great Britain) | $1,078.00 |
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AEV 2.5in DualSport XT Suspension System Reviews
As others have stated, instructions are a bit lacking but not a roadblock if you are mechanically inclined. I installed this lift by myself, in the driveway in about 10 hours. I'm no longer a spring chicken and think I could've done this in 6 hours in my 30's. Components are good quality and the ride is much better than stock. The tuned shocks handle everything I've thrown at it. I don't think you can beat this setup at this price point. Worst parts are installing front shocks and removing the mounting bracket for the front brake lines. This lift is complimented with the Quadratec Wagon Wheels and Toyo 35/11.50R17 AT3 tires. I also feel this a perfect fitment for this lift with no rubbing or trimming.
Installation was pretty straight-forward. it did take a bit longer than I thought, but I was able to install this in an auto hobby shop all by myself. The ride is so much nicer than stock and I love the new stance. I paired the lift with 34" tires and blue Method wheels. I was super happy with the new look and ride. I did install the geometry corrections brackets a few days after the lift, but once I did, it made a huge difference with drift in the steering wheel. If installing on a JK, be prepared to get creative to get access to the front passenger shock. I had to trim the honeycomb plastic just to get a wrench in there.
Added this to my 2012 JKU Sahara last Summer (2022) and could not be happier. The ride was improved in every conceivable way and much better than stock. Whether it is uneven surface streets and going over train tracks or hitting off road trails the ride is smoother and made the Jeep feel new and fun to drive again. I just wish I had done it when I bought it new rather than wait ten years.