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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 05:40 AM
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Hey guys,
New to the JK scene, and I'm looking to get started on modding my JK! I am going for a rather 'subtle' look, almost stock...let's call it "OEM +".

My question is...does anyone have JUST ONE 1" TeraFlex coil spacer on the front of their JK (no other suspension mods). I know it may sound silly to the hardcore modders and lift guys, but like I said...subtle. I am thinking it may also allow me to run 33s without trimming anything.

Another question I have...if I do just add 1" of lift in the front, do I need an alignment? I want to get all my questions in order before I go ahead.

I assume installing just one spacer is a DIY job? Thanks in advance!

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jkuSask
Hey guys,
New to the JK scene, and I'm looking to get started on modding my JK! I am going for a rather 'subtle' look, almost stock...let's call it "OEM +".

My question is...does anyone have JUST ONE 1" TeraFlex coil spacer on the front of their JK (no other suspension mods). I know it may sound silly to the hardcore modders and lift guys, but like I said...subtle. I am thinking it may also allow me to run 33s without trimming anything.

Another question I have...if I do just add 1" of lift in the front, do I need an alignment? I want to get all my questions in order before I go ahead.

I assume installing just one spacer is a DIY job? Thanks in advance!

JKUSask
Yesterday I installed a synergy 3/4" coil spacer in the front and it did what I wanted it to do. For some reason it lifted the front closer to 7/8" but under 1" it did what I wanted it to do ie level it out. Easy install solo it took about an hour and half or less to install start to finish from the time I got the package in the mail. My jeep 2013 jku did not need an alingment and drives identical to how it did prior to the install ie very good. I think an 1" would be great too but I think any more and it would start squating


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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jkuSask
I assume installing just one spacer is a DIY job? Thanks in advance!

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oh no problem. putting in my 3/4" spacer...



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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
Yesterday I installed a synergy 3/4" coil spacer in the front and it did what I wanted it to do. For some reason it lifted the front closer to 7/8" but under 1" it did what I wanted it to do ie level it out. Easy install solo it took about an hour and half or less to install start to finish from the time I got the package in the mail. My jeep 2013 jku did not need an alingment and drives identical to how it did prior to the install ie very good. I think an 1" would be great too but I think any more and it would start squating
Sweet! I like it. I may just go with the 3/4" Synergy then!
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jkuSask
Sweet! I like it. I may just go with the 3/4" Synergy then!
Rockridge4wd had the best price and no jacked up shipping charge. incredibly fast shipping.
about as level as can be.

Not sure if you can tell but 37" to the bottom of the fender.
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Pluke the 2
oh no problem. putting in my 3/4" spacer...



Like that spring compressor. I wished I would have thought to hook one up before I lowered the axle as the only thing that did not fall right into place was the passenger side spring needed a little coaxing with a pry bar to reinstall as I was using my motorcycle jack to lower the axle and it would not let it drop down the extra inch I needed on the passenger side for some reason the driver's side dropped low enough the spring slide in with out any effort so I figured the passenger side would too. It did not take much coaxing but with that spring compressor it would have been even easier. yours looks like it has bit more then articulation .
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
Rockridge4wd had the best price and no jacked up shipping charge. incredibly fast shipping.
about as level as can be.

Is an alignment necessary after just 3/4" lift in the front?
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jkuSask
Is an alignment necessary after just 3/4" lift in the front?
Not on mine it was not. Steering wheel remained perfectly centered and drove exactly the same ie perfect down the highway. OTher then the jeep is now level you would not know anything has been changed, which is what I wanted.

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jkuSask

Is an alignment necessary after just 3/4" lift in the front?
its a solid axle vehicle.
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