I run AEV stuff, and have discussed AEV with the owner of WOL (Eddie) many a time. If you read the threads, you will see that Eddie (and most others) will agree that AEV makes SOME products that are indeed excellent....like their bumpers, their truck conversions, their tire carrier, their fuel caddy, their corner armor, their OEM jack base, snorkel, hood, etc. However, there are some products that are not particularly good. If you notice, the people of this site have one thing in common...they like truth and hate fanboys. I have spent a decent chunk of change on AEV products (including an AEV 2.5" lift.) There are some good things about it......the fact that it's the best handling wrangler I have personally driven is indeed a good thing. But it does have some negatives...its rough, it's cut corner (providing brackets instead of new sway links) etc....saying "AEV is da bomb" doesn't do anyone any good. You serve other members much better when you tell them the truth, and save them money. Yes you spent money, but be honest about it. I fully admit that although I love the excellent handling, I don't particularly care for the rough ride of the AEV lift, and if I had a chance to do it again, I would not have gone that route.
I have never seen anyone ridiculed for simply posting their opinion (don't believe me, look at my posts about the grade 8 bolts) and Eddie's responses to my posts. Nothing wrong with a respectful debate with facts. Biased fanboy behavior does nothing helpful for the community, and as a result, it isn't appreciated.