Recent content by Rich1961

As long as the torque converter is locked, your transmission temperature should remain in the normal range. These 3.8 and 3.6 engines run better at 2k rpm's and up. Have you adjusted your tire size with Jscan?

I have the same size BFG tires on my 2016.

Redline, Valvoline, Royal Purple, Amsoil

Initially when I measured right after installing the lift, it was pretty close to 3" in height gain. But it has settled slightly, and I haven't measured it since then. I'll try to get a measurement tomorrow.

No problem, let me know if you have any other questions.

285/70-17, actual measured height is right at 32".

I just installed the AEV 2.5" lift about two months ago, and could not be happier with it. The kit was around $1100 with free shipping from NorthRidge 4x4. By the time you buy the spacers, new shocks etc, you are about halfway there to the full kit. The Jeep rides and handles better than it...

Nice looking Jeep. Have you checked the coolant level ? Serpentine belt? Fan running?

I wanted to provide an update to my bumper upgrade that I installed a few weeks ago, in case someone else does this upgrade. I purchased a Rubicon Steel factory winch bumper off of a 23 JL Wrangler that had factory LED Foglights. Due to the JK's Canbus system that uses Pulse Width Modulation...

Took it for a drive yesterday up into the Ruby Mountains to test out the new lift. Nothing serious or hard but a little flexing to see if anything was making any unusual noises or binding.

Another thing to consider is the actual tire size. My 285/70-17's actually measure out to 32", not the almost 33" that BFG advertises.

If you are going to the expense of regearing, I'd recommend 4.56 gears for 35's with the auto trans. J-Scan is a great tool to have for making gear and tire size changes.

I agree about the ratchet wrenches. Very useful throughout the install.

The front driver side shock wasn't bad at all, with access to the top of the shock down through the anti lock brake module.

Finally got some time to install the AEV 2.5 lift along with 285/70-17 tires. I have to say I'm very happy with how the lift turned out, and AEV does a great job designing this lift. Everything went pretty smoothly, with the passenger front shock being the most difficult and time consuming...