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Quick Facts:
- Product: AEV Heavy Duty Adjustable Lower Control Arms
- Fits: 2018 and newer Jeep Wrangler JL, 2020 and newer Jeep Gladiator JT
- Lift range: Stock height to about 6 inches, per AEV
- Construction: 1.75-inch OD DOM steel tube, 0.25-inch wall
- Bushings: OEM-grade double-bonded rubber
- Price: $600 per set (front set listed on AEV and Amazon)
- Best for: Lifted JL and JT owners up to about 6 inches, including 39-inch tires on the DualSport RT kit
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Overview
AEV control arms target a clearance problem on lifted JL Wranglers and JT Gladiators. Factory front lower arms might limit tire clearance at full steering lock, especially with 39-inch tires, AEV warns. The company sells its Heavy Duty Adjustable Lower Control Arms for 2018 and newer Wranglers and 2020 and newer Gladiators. Its front set lists at $600, and rear versions are sold for each model.
AEV also sells the arms as the add-on for its 4-inch DualSport RT suspension on the JL Wrangler 4-Door. With the arms, AEV says the system fits tires up to 39 inches with the factory fender flares. The DualSport RT kit itself costs $4,720 on AEV’s site.
AEV’s page does not say when the arms first went on sale, and it shows no owner reviews. I have not installed or driven these arms, so treat every performance detail here as AEV’s claim.
What AEV Control Arms Change on a Lifted Jeep
A stock lower control arm sets the axle position and holds it there. After a lift, however, the axle sits in a different spot, and bigger tires need more room at full lock. AEV control arms address both. According to AEV’s product page, the front arms use revised geometry to add tire clearance, and these adjustable control arms allow axle position and caster correction.
The front set also appears on Amazon at the same $600 at the time of writing.
AEV Heavy Duty Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms Compatible with Jeep JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator, DOM Steel, Stock to 6" Lift
AEV Heavy Duty Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms, part 22062399AA, for 2018+ Wrangler JL and 2020+ Gladiator JT.
- DOM steel tube, 0.25-inch wall
- OEM-grade rubber bushings
- Fits JL and JT front axle
- No owner reviews yet
Caster is one of the angles a lift changes, and AEV says these arms allow caster correction. The company states the range runs from stock height to about 6 inches of lift. If steering feels vague after a lift, get an alignment check first. For a deeper look at lift choices, read our guide on how to choose a Jeep lift kit.
AEV also sells Stamped Geometry Correction Brackets for $329, and says the arms work with or without them. The company highly recommends the brackets for ride quality and geometry. However, its brackets page says they suit 2 to 4.5 inches of lift, and pairing them with adjustable arms might need extra alignment work.
AEV Control Arms Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Front arms part number | 22062399AA (JL and JT) |
| Rear arms part numbers | 22062398AA (JL), 22062397AA (JT) |
| Tubing | 1.75-inch OD x 0.25-inch wall DOM steel |
| Finish | Zinc, e-coat and powder coat |
| Lift range | Stock height to about 6 inches |
| Geometry brackets | Optional, recommended by AEV, $329, suits 2 to 4.5 inches of lift |
| Price | $600 per set on AEV and Amazon (front) |
| Reviews on AEV page | None yet |
Why AEV Control Arms Use Rubber Bushings, Not Flex Joints
AEV builds these arms with OEM-grade double-bonded rubber bushings. The company contrasts them with polyurethane and flex-joint designs, which it says add harshness, noise and wear. Rubber bushings need no maintenance, AEV says.
AEV’s pitch is articulation without the harshness, noise or early wear it ties to the other designs. AEV publishes no articulation numbers for these arms, so you have no flex figures to compare. If you drive your Jeep daily, I think rubber is the right call here. Having owned two Wranglers and a Gladiator, I would pick quiet and maintenance-free over the harsher ride AEV links to the other designs.
What This Means for You
Who Needs AEV Control Arms
AEV gives one clear case for these arms: a JL Wrangler with the 4-inch DualSport RT kit and 39-inch tires. Factory front arms might limit tire clearance at full lock in this setup, AEV says, so its arms or an equivalent high-clearance bend arm are required. You might also want them if tires rub at full lock on another lifted JL or JT, or if you want adjustable axle position and caster.
Skip them if you run a mild lift and small tires with no rubbing. Factory arms suit a mild setup, so spend your $600 elsewhere. Jeep also showed a Wrangler with independent front suspension as a concept on Nov. 2, 2026. Our Wrangler independent front suspension story notes no production Wrangler has it. Solid-axle parts like these arms stay relevant for today’s trucks.
What AEV Control Arms Cost
The front set costs $600. On the DualSport RT page, AEV lists the front and rear sets as separate add-ons, at $600 each, so front plus rear comes to $1,200. The $329 brackets are optional, and a front arms and brackets combo comes to $929 before shipping and install. At $4,720, the DualSport RT kit already includes the front brackets, so DualSport RT owners do not buy them separately.
Stellantis says the next Wrangler will cost less than today’s and launch in the second half of 2027, but no price is out yet. Our purchase timing story has the details if you are weighing a new truck against an upgrade.
Brackets and Install
AEV rates the full DualSport RT install as moderate difficulty, at about nine hours. The arms alone are also rated moderate, at about 2 hours, per AEV. Plan on an alignment afterward, since axle position and caster change. You will raise the truck during the job, so buy a rated pair of jack stands before you start. Do not rely on a jack alone.
The grid below lists AEV’s geometry correction brackets and a pair of 6 ton jack stands.
Brackets and jack stands
AEV Stamped Geometry Correction Brackets for 2018-2026 JL Wrangler …
If You Own a JT Gladiator
JT owners get the same front arms. The rear arm uses a separate part number, so check the listing before you order. AEV’s 39-inch claim comes from its JL 4-Door DualSport RT page, not from the JT. AEV lists JT fitment from 2020 on and states no end year. If you own a newer truck, see the 2027 Jeep Gladiator lineup and confirm your model year with AEV before ordering.
Final Thoughts
AEV control arms address a real clearance problem, and AEV lists the price plainly. The part is easy to justify on a DualSport RT JL with 39-inch tires, where AEV requires it. For everyone else, buy it when your lift and tires show a problem, not before. With no owner reviews yet, I would wait for first installs before ordering the arms outside the DualSport RT build. If you are not running the DualSport RT kit, which already includes front brackets, check AEV’s bracket notes before adding them.
FAQ
Do these arms fit both the Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT?
Yes. AEV lists the front arms for 2018 and newer JL Wranglers and 2020 and newer JT Gladiators. The rear arms use separate part numbers for each model.
How much lift do the arms support?
Per AEV, the adjustable control arms work from stock ride height up to about 6 inches of lift.
Do you need geometry correction brackets with the arms?
No. AEV says the arms work with or without its Geometry Correction Brackets. The company still highly recommends the $329 brackets for ride quality and geometry, though it limits them to 2 to 4.5 inches of lift.
Are the arms required for 39-inch tires?
With the AEV 4-inch DualSport RT suspension, yes. Its arms or an equivalent front arm with a high-clearance bend are required for 39-inch tires, AEV says.
Why do AEV control arms use rubber bushings?
AEV says double-bonded rubber bushings give durability, zero maintenance and lower noise than polyurethane or flex-joint designs.