Evo high clearance long arms
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I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here but, the EVO long arm kit would require you to cut off all the factory control arm mounts and install new ones more toward the center of the frame rails. An AEV kit uses drop down brackets that bolt up to your factory control arm mounts so that you can still use your factory arms. They're entirely different kits and aside from the coils and shocks, not much else can be used from what you have.
JK12
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Sorry i wasnt specific. Im wondering if you can install the EVO High Clearance long arm instead of using factory arms and brackets. Isnt the High Clearance only the above frame brackets and the long arms? I have the AEV kit and i want to have long arms and im getting 37's and need the adjustable arms to move the rear axle back.
Ah, okay. What I can tell you is this. Up front, the only real difference between the EVO Double D kit and high clearance kit is that the rear brackets will be situated above the base of the frame rails. However, you can only run these if you are running coil overs. The good news is that you can get the Double D now and, if you ever decide to upgrade to coil overs in the future, they will give you high clearnace rear mounts for free. :yup:
JK12
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So i should have just saved more for the Double D instead of the AEV? I do plan on DTD when the money comes around. Would you suggest replacing AEV with the Double D kit from EVO? or could i get Tera flex long arms and brackets? but with teraflex could i still get the true 14" of travel? once i upgrade to DTD
OverlanderJK
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I bet everyone on this site would vote for the double throw down. Including me.
BrandonDetrick
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TF bushings will fail with the amount of flex of a coilover.
Yes it is what I'm planning as suggested by evo. You're looking at a DoubleD long arm upgrade (arms and bracket only). This is the same price as high clearance kit. At least that was evo says to me
I can't weld any suspension bracket to remains street legal and the DoubleD long arm upgrade with bolt-on coilover is the best i can get to remains legal.
The DoubleD long arm upgrade (arms and bracket only) must be ordered by email or phone. It is not for sale on evo website.
I would say the kit is easily upgradable to high clearance in the future... but to be sure you should check with evo
Edit : Seems you can now order it directly on offroad evolution website.
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JK12
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Yes it is what I'm planning as suggested by evo. You're looking at a DoubleD long arm upgrade (arms and bracket only). This is the same price as high clearance kit. At least that was evo says to me
I can't weld any suspension bracket to remains street legal and the DoubleD long arm upgrade with bolt-on coilover is the best i can get to remains legal.
The DoubleD long arm upgrade (arms and bracket only) must be ordered by email or phone. It is not for sale on evo website.
I would say the kit is easily upgradable to high clearance in the future... but to be sure you should check with evo
Edit : Seems you can now order it directly on offroad evolution website.
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Ok. Thanks guys! That's what I was looking for I was confused about that.