Main Line Overland JK Build Thread
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Revelstoker
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Great thread Matt...it's giving me some worthy inspiration!
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Glad we could help inspire you! You will soon have to make some edits to your signature mods.....that reminds me that I will have to update mine as well :bike_rider:
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Removing the old suspension
Old springs and shocks out
Brake line drop brackets installed
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Humvette,
Let us know when you are in town next for sure. My brother Pete has a 2001 Z06 with some very trick mods, so besides our Overland vehicles, I bet you would love to see that bad boy.
Thanks for following!
Matt
Let us know when you are in town next for sure. My brother Pete has a 2001 Z06 with some very trick mods, so besides our Overland vehicles, I bet you would love to see that bad boy.
Thanks for following!
Matt
i will let you know.
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Springs going in up front.
Springs and shocks in up front.
Shock doubler brackets.
Brackets to raise the front end links connection point.
Gotta love the stickers
Things have been a little slow on the install because we were pulling the motor on this cool little car at the same time
Springs and shocks in up front.
Shock doubler brackets.
Brackets to raise the front end links connection point.
Gotta love the stickers
Things have been a little slow on the install because we were pulling the motor on this cool little car at the same time
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BenHedrick
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GREAT build!
brianjwilson
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Was the spring compressor required? The instructions say that they should slide over the spring seat and drop into place. I should be home and installing mine on Friday and would like to avoid extra trips to the auto parts store!
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We allowed the front axle to drop down, but the driveshaft was coming in contact with the exhaust, so we used the spring compressors real quick just to be on the safe side.
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Sorry or the delay in getting these pictures up but we have been very busy.
The suspension install was completed. And the ride difference is fairly significant. The ride is firm yet smooth. The progressive rate springs, and finely tuned Bilstein shocks, absorb all the bumps in the road with ease. It is as if the 150lbs Eezi-Awn tent on the roof rack is not even there. The nose no longer dives under braking, which is especially import because it will keep the front brakes front locking up in wet conditions.
Here are a few shots of the completed install before we put the wheels back on:
The steering wheel was off by a bit, but utilizing the AEV Procal steering wheel centering feature we were able to adjust things easily and correct the issue.
More pictures to follow.
The suspension install was completed. And the ride difference is fairly significant. The ride is firm yet smooth. The progressive rate springs, and finely tuned Bilstein shocks, absorb all the bumps in the road with ease. It is as if the 150lbs Eezi-Awn tent on the roof rack is not even there. The nose no longer dives under braking, which is especially import because it will keep the front brakes front locking up in wet conditions.
Here are a few shots of the completed install before we put the wheels back on:
The steering wheel was off by a bit, but utilizing the AEV Procal steering wheel centering feature we were able to adjust things easily and correct the issue.
More pictures to follow.
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Here are a few quick driveway shots of the newly lifted JK.
brianjwilson
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Very good! I'm very pleased with the ride on mine as well. Less than pleased with some aspects of the instructions but oh we'll.
I get a lot of driveline vibration over 60 though, and ended up ordering a new front driveshaft.
I get a lot of driveline vibration over 60 though, and ended up ordering a new front driveshaft.
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Brian,
Even though we carry AEV products, I would have to agree with you on the instructions for this kit. I think that they could use some refining and a QC check to boot. At one point in the instructions they tell you to drill a 3/6" hole, which should really be a 3/8", big difference. Also instructions should not have "Amendments". This was surprising to me because other AEV parts I have installed provide great directions.
But in the end, the finished product is worth the effort. I am really enjoying the ride quality. No driveline vibration issues on my end, but I am driving a 2009, so that could explain it. Looking forward to getting it out on the trail.
Best of luck with your rig!
Even though we carry AEV products, I would have to agree with you on the instructions for this kit. I think that they could use some refining and a QC check to boot. At one point in the instructions they tell you to drill a 3/6" hole, which should really be a 3/8", big difference. Also instructions should not have "Amendments". This was surprising to me because other AEV parts I have installed provide great directions.
But in the end, the finished product is worth the effort. I am really enjoying the ride quality. No driveline vibration issues on my end, but I am driving a 2009, so that could explain it. Looking forward to getting it out on the trail.
Best of luck with your rig!
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