Install notes and evidence

AEV estimated install time: 5 Hours. Use the manufacturer guide and verify vehicle configuration before quoting.

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AEV 2.5" - 3" DualSport XP Suspension for 2019+ JT Gladiator

Vendor fitment: 2018-2026 JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator. Suspension & lifts with 3 in lift-height data from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

AEV's first step in designing the expedition-ready, JT 2.5" DualSport RT Suspension System for Jeep Gladiator was understanding the shortcomings and limitations of the OEM suspension package. The Gladiator's factory suspension (especially on Rubicon) is very soft, lightly damped and has a very low suspension frequency. This "soft tuning" helps the Gladiator drive "less like a truck" and soak up the bumps on the highway decently well but that can also make the handling feel a bit loose and sometimes uncontrolled. This is not a big deal for people who are just driving their Gladiator to and from work every day, but it is definitely not the ideal suspension formula for overland enthusiasts who.

SKU

N0922285AA

Price

$3,618.74

Role

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Variant coverage

5 source rows

Price range

From $3,508.74 to $3,664.47

Source captured

2026-07-14

EngineDrive OptionsCoil Springs

Available at sourceVariant ID 44572323414204

N0922285AA

3.0L EcoDiesel / Left Hand Drive / Standard Load

$3,618.74

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Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- AEV product page: https://aev-conversions.com/products/dualsport-xp-suspension-system-gladiator-jt

- Manufacturer instruction: AEV 2.5" - 3" DualSport Suspension for Jeep Gladiator Installation Guide

- Manufacturer instruction: AEV XP8100 Shocks Installation Guide for Jeep Wrangler JL and JT Gladiator Installation Guide

- Source text: Suspension & lifts with 3 in lift-height data from the vendor source.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed

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Fact summary

Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Lift height: 3 in; Source: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-04-26