AEV suspension discussion thread

[Desertfox73]

My truck has the 5100 series shocks. At some an upgrade would be nice, but the truck handles well right now.

OK - if you ever go with the 8100, I would recommend also doing the Carli lower front shock mount upgrade at the same time. The 8100 mounts further out on the stock lower mount, which makes them prone to breaking. It’s happening quite a lot.

 

[snocam]

OK - if you ever go with the 8100, I would recommend also doing the Carli lower front shock mount upgrade at the same time. The 8100 mounts further out on the stock lower mount, which makes them prone to breaking. It’s happening quite a lot.

That's great info. I do plan to upgrade shocks in the future. What are you running as a steering stabilizer? Thanks

 

[Desertfox73]

That's great info. I do plan to upgrade shocks in the future. What are you running as a steering stabilizer? Thanks

I don’t have the truck anymore, but it was using the PSC unit.

 

[Lord muta]

As I stated above, they probably did the spacer for economical business reasons. And as you stated, the jeep world is probably more inclined to purchase a suspension kit than some guy with a HD that wants to tow.

The PW rims are only a 45 MM offset. 17x8 rim. So they already stick out more than a regular HD rim. Probably why they have the big fender flares for the reasons I stated above. And I can run 37's with minor trimming on the stock suspension and rims. But the PW has about a 2" lift from the factory.

Hi crusty. Are your stock PW rims the Beadlock or something else. I’m trying to track down the offset on them and this is the first PW offset for stock rims I’ve seen. Thanks in advance for the reply and any knowledge or nuggets you can send my way

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Hi crusty. Are your stock PW rims the Beadlock or something else. I’m trying to track down the offset on them and this is the first PW offset for stock rims I’ve seen. Thanks in advance for the reply and any knowledge or nuggets you can send my way

Yes, they are the stock, bead lock capibal rims.

 

[mostfrantic]

Does yours have the front axle relocation? I’d love to see a side profile pic.

It does have the 1.6" spacer on the front driveshaft?

 

[Desertfox73]

It does have the 1.6" spacer on the front driveshaft?

Got it. Then it will also have the spacer that sits between the lower front spring and the axle mount.