American Expedition Vehicles JK Geometry Correction Front Control Arm Drop Brackets - Manual (Page 5)

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B. installation with non-aev suspensions
IMPORTANT: If you are installing this kit to a previously installed suspension system that utilized cam
bolts, you’ll want to remove and order the cam bolt eliminator kit P/N AEV99064AA (M14 bolt, nut,
and two thick washers). You can tack weld the washers to add more support.
1. You’ll first need to get a measurement from your vehicle to determine whether or not you should be
using the drop brackets. Measure from the bottom of the frame to the top of the spring seat (Fig. 4).
Figure 4
2. NOTE: If your measurement is less than 5 ½ inches we do not recommend these brackets.
3. If your measurement is greater than 9 inches adjustable control arms may be required to achieve the
proper caster angle.
4. If your measurement is from 5 ½ to 6 ½ inches you’ll install the upper control arm in the upper hole
location (2.5”) as illustrated in Figure 3.
5. If your measurement is from 6 ½ to 8 inches you’ll install the upper control arm in the middle hole
location (3.5”) as illustrated in Figure 3.
6. If your measurement is from 8 to 9 inches you’ll install the upper control arm in the lower hole loca-
tion (4.5”) as illustrated in Figure 3.
7. You can now proceed to part A to finish the installation of the drop brackets.