American Expedition Vehicles JK DualSport RS Suspension 3.5/4.5 - Manual (Page 2)

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
TO GUARANTEE A QUALITY INSTALLATION, WE RECOMMEND READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WORK. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME A CERTAIN
AMOUNT OF MECHANICAL ABILITY AND ARE NOT WRITTEN NOR INTENDED FOR SOMEONE NOT
FAMILIAR WITH AUTO REPAIR.
INCLUDED PARTS QTY REQUIRED TOOLS
Springs 4 Basic Standard and Metric hand tools
Shocks 4 3/8-in Drill Bit
Bump Stop Spacer Kit 1 5/8-in Drill Bit
Rear Track Bar (LHD system only) 1
Rear Track Bar Tower 1
Brake Line Drop Bracket Set 1
Rear Sway Bar End Links 2
High Steer Kit 1
Drop Bracket Kit 1
Vehicle Applications 2007–Current Jeep JK Wrangler and Unlimited
Assumptions
Equipment that must
already be present on
your Wrangler
Stock JK frame and axles with all stock brackets intact.
2007–2011: Stock Exhaust-or equivalent position for clearance both where it crosses
below the front driveshaft and over the rear tack bar.
2012+: An Exhaust modification is REQUIRED to to clear the front driveshaft.
Stock Front and Rear Driveshafts
NOTE: Aftermarket units with double-Cardan joints will require a rear axle pinion angle
adjustment that is NOT provided in these systems.
NOTE: A small-diameter front driveshaft is recommended for clearance on 3.5”/4.5”
systems and all 2007–2011 vehicles with automatic transmissions.
NOTE: 28–30 PSI is AEV’s recommended tire pressure with our Suspension Systems.
Aftermarket Wheels—These are recommended both for adequate width to mount large
tires and decreased backspacing for chassis and steering clearance.
NOTE: JK Sport factory 16-in wheels will NOT clear the new drag-link included in all
Premium Suspension Systems. Any AEV JK wheel will solve the clearance issue or a
set of 1.0-in thick wheel spacers with your stock wheels.
NOTE: Wheels with extremely negative offset may negatively affect ESP.
Install Time
(Estimated)
Home/DIY/Shop 1st Install: 10–12 man/hrs; Shop 2nd or later install: 7–8 man/hrs.
Please take the time to read these instructions—They are long because we want you to get the installation right
the first time and enjoy the product immediately thereafter! DO NOT start or attempt this product installation if you
are unsure of your abilities or do not have the resources listed above. Be sure to check all specified torques with a
torque wrench…too tight is not just right!!