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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cajun-jk
Mikesjk is that your graystone in the attachment on this thread? If it is, could you please send some bumper pics? I installed the rear mopar, and I really like the front. AEV has not charged my card yet, so I may go with the mopar front and save some money.

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i picked up the bumpers for my wifes Jeep really Cheap.. 100.00 bucks each. They are Mopar made by Thule. Very solid bumpers. i will have to cut off the bull bar for a winch though.. Mopar does make a winch acceptable bumper.. great bumpers for the $. You wanted pics of the front or rear?? sounds like you have the rear.
I'll post some of both on Monday, Mike
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
I have installed both the Full Traction 3" Economy lift and the TeraFlex 2.5" BB and can tell you that the TeraFlex bumpstops are longer as required. And, this does limit the amount of stuff your Jeep will be able to have. And, assuming that you have the proper lenght bump stops installed, the use of shock extensions should be just fine.
I decided against the FT 3" lift due to the need for the adj. front track bar and I really don't NEED a 3" lift since I will only be running 33". I do want a little more lift for extra clearance and just I love the look So I am looking at the TeraFlex 2.5" and FT 2". Will I have any need for a front track bar bracket? Also quadratec.com lists 2 TeraFlex 2.5" boosts, one for 179 and one for 225. Anyone know the difference? Between the 2 TeraFlex kits and the FT 2" anyone have a reason to go one over the other? Are these complete kits or is there something else that I would need with them? Thanks
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
I have installed both the Full Traction 3" Economy lift and the TeraFlex 2.5" BB and can tell you that the TeraFlex bumpstops are longer as required. And, this does limit the amount of stuff your Jeep will be able to have. And, assuming that you have the proper lenght bump stops installed, the use of shock extensions should be just fine.

WOL where's the write up? I been waiting to make my order cause I wanted to see what your thoughts were on the Tera.

I imagine you are working on the write up and review right now? I can't wait.

Bryan
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by pmergler
I decided against the FT 3" lift due to the need for the adj. front track bar and I really don't NEED a 3" lift since I will only be running 33". I do want a little more lift for extra clearance and just I love the look So I am looking at the TeraFlex 2.5" and FT 2". Will I have any need for a front track bar bracket?
No. After having installed the TeraFlex 2.5" BB, driven it out to Anza Borrego and wheeled it, I can tell you that no track bar relocation bracket is needed. Surprisingly, the ride is exceptionally good and I do not have any ESP or wandering problems.

Also quadratec.com lists 2 TeraFlex 2.5" boosts, one for 179 and one for 225. Anyone know the difference?
The difference is that the $225 kit comes with shock relocation brackets and the $179 one does not. I have the relocation brackets and can tell you that they seem to work quite well.

Between the 2 TeraFlex kits and the FT 2" anyone have a reason to go one over the other? Are these complete kits or is there something else that I would need with them? Thanks
Well, with the Full Traction kit, you will need to get a set of new longer shocks to complete the kit but because of the way it is designed, your Jeep will sit more level. If you get the TeraFlex kit with shock relocation brackets, you will not need to get new shocks but the spacers are exactly the same height and your rake will look a little more pronounced but it's not that big a deal to me.

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WOL where's the write up? I been waiting to make my order cause I wanted to see what your thoughts were on the Tera.

I imagine you are working on the write up and review right now? I can't wait.

Bryan
Yup, I'm working on it now and will have it up this week. In the mean time, here's a couple of pics of my JK sitting on the TeraFlex 2.5" BB and stock 32" tires...







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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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did you add that hoop onto the LOD bumper or is that a different one?
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by superboo
did you add that hoop onto the LOD bumper or is that a different one?
Currently, I am running a WARN front bumper and hoop. The LoD bumper I have is a prototype and it did not fit the PowerPlant winch. Also, the hoops are not available for the LoD bumpers yet but should be this month.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
No. After having installed the TeraFlex 2.5" BB, driven it out to Anza Borrego and wheeled it, I can tell you that no track bar relocation bracket is needed. Surprisingly, the ride is exceptionally good and I do not have any ESP or wandering problems.

The difference is that the $225 kit comes with shock relocation brackets and the $179 one does not. I have the relocation brackets and can tell you that they seem to work quite well.
Thanks, looks like I will go TF 2.5" BB with the shock relocation brackets.

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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Wayoflife, That is the kit I ordered. I am planning on changing the shocks as well, what is your opinion? Very Nice Looking JK. Papabear
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Cajun-JK... i hope you were talking about the attachments of my wifes JK..If not sorry folks.. here it is . the black TJ is mine.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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1 more pic of the black tj
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