I want to install Teraflex BB 2.5. I will have very little off road driving save the odd fishing trip .

I would like to get to 33" tires AT and and the BB.

Question is : Better to get the teraflex BB with shocks ?
or without shocks or extenders and get adjustable track bars and anything else needed to get the geometry correct.



Is my money better spent on shocks for the BB or other components to correct geometry.


Any help appreciated.

 

I installed the 2.5 T-Flex BB and some 11 x 33.5's on mine and have no problems. I went with the shock extenders but I am pretty sure I didn't need the lift at all for the tires.

 

BB is better with new shocks but if you are low on cash the extenders are good. If you just want extra space for larger tires maybe get some spacers or 1 inch body lift. You wouldn't have to worry about geometry.

If you get the BB I would recommend a BDS rear re-alignment also.

 

Tough to say. If you had a Rubicon, I would say to just go with the shock extensions as the Rubi shocks are nice and firm and do a great job handling the extra height. Sahara and X shocks are kind of mushy and you may find that you have more body roll with the extra lift. If you do go with new shocks, make sure that you get monotube gas charged ones and not your basic hydro shock as your factory set would be just as good if not better. Otherwise, if you get any other component, the most I would recommend is an adjustable front track bar. But, even at that, I doubt you will need it. I ran this set up for a while without one and never had any problems.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

I have a question... It's kind of too late and installed "TF BB with shocks" (Part# 001255200) already but, are the shocks come with the BB kit monotube gas charged shocks or basic hydro shocks? I think they are Teraflex 9550.

 

I heard the shocks that came with the kit weren't that great and the vendor mentioned that the extenders and stock shocks were the way to go. Really, I have no idea (not slamming those with shocks). I figured I'd go with the extenders like they recommended and purchase shocks that I know are quality later on.

 

Well, they're not exactly your basic hydro shock per se but being that they are of a twin-tube design with cans mounted down, they're definitely not high pressure nitro shocks. But, I have never run them and can't say for sure what kind of ride they provide and if you're happy with them, that's all that matters

 

good point about the Rubi shocks.

 

The ride is great and pretty much the same as before (stock Rubicon shocks). Very stiff ride. I don't see any noticeable difference ride-wise on or off-road.

I got the TF BB kit before they include the sway bar links. I got them for $15 from Teraflex but haven't installed them yet. So far, I haven't had any problem with disconnecting sway bar. It always fold back correctly. Drove around 4,000 miles with TF BB with shocks (mostly from driving Mountain View to Lk. Tahoe back and forth). I've been going to off-road pretty much every day off. So far, absolutely no problem. I checked all the BB parts last week and found no wear and tear. I'm very happy with it.

 

I just installed the Teraflex 2.5 BB with shock extenders.... And as mentioned numerously, The stock 18" Sahara wheels will touch the rear sway-bar on bumps. I got 1.5 Spidertrax Wheel Spacers and fixed the issue though.

With the Budget Boost, My Front axle shifted to the left side by 3/8". So a front track-bar is recommended.

Also,

In my case the rear axle is off by 1/2" to. I believe a rear track bar bracket may fix the rear.

Any advice on the rear axle guys?...