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TerraFlex 2.5-inch Budget Boost - Plain, Adapters, or Shocks?

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Old 06-21-2009, 02:07 PM
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Default TerraFlex 2.5-inch Budget Boost - Plain, Adapters, or Shocks?

I am considering the TerraFlex 2.5-inch budget boost for my 2007 Rubicon.

I see they offer a "plain jane" kit; a kit with adapters; and a kit with shocks.

Not sure what the "adapters" are for.

And is it necessary to purchase the kit with the shocks.

My long-term modifications include replacing the current 32" tires with 35" tires.

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Old 06-21-2009, 02:21 PM
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Rubi shocks are decent. I would get the extensions. They just screw on to extend the travel of your factory shocks.
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Actually, the adapters don't extend the shock travel, they just make them longer. New tera-flex shocks will have more travel.
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The Tera shocks have about 1.89" more downward travel than the Rubi shocks with extensions, and the rear has about 2.59" more down travel. May not sound like much, but in reality it can make a huge difference. Also the Rubi shocks were not designed for the weight of bumpers, winches, etc... I am still debating this one myself, but I am thinking I will be getting the Tera shocks and selling the Rubi.



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