Can I add 1" spacer to Teraflex 2.5" lift?
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Can I add 1" spacer to Teraflex 2.5" lift?
I have a 2013 JKU with a Teraflex 2.5" coil/shock (TF vs9550) lift. I have a TF SS, quick discos (2"-4") and HD trackbars too.
I added a front bumper, winch, and 50" lightbar and noticed my front looks like it's sitting slightly lower than rear. When I measured : front is 40" from ground to bottom of stock fender rear is 41"
So I bought a set (4) 1" Teraflex spacers for $40 new.
My question is can I put these on without having to replace driveshaft, do a drag link flip, or get anything for geo correcting? I'll keep an eye on brake lines.
Just can't afford (right now any of the others.
Any help/info/suggestions are appreciated
I added a front bumper, winch, and 50" lightbar and noticed my front looks like it's sitting slightly lower than rear. When I measured : front is 40" from ground to bottom of stock fender rear is 41"
So I bought a set (4) 1" Teraflex spacers for $40 new.
My question is can I put these on without having to replace driveshaft, do a drag link flip, or get anything for geo correcting? I'll keep an eye on brake lines.
Just can't afford (right now any of the others.
Any help/info/suggestions are appreciated
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Those look like front spacers. Are you planning on stacking them for 2" in front and nothing in back?
Look at a 3.5" lift (4.5" lift?) from any mfg and note the suggested components. Then compare to what you have.
The caster will be lower, causing flightier steering. If you can deal with it, no need to add components.
Steering angles will be steeper. Again, if that isn't a problem for you, no need for a flip.
If a driveshaft starts spitting grease, no worries, you have another one.
If a brakeline rips off the frame - well, that could be a problem. Make or buy some cheap brackets if needed.
But in the end, it's your jeep and your money. If you can handle the new driving characteristics, go for it.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...g-lift-284589/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...1-lift-227780/
Look at a 3.5" lift (4.5" lift?) from any mfg and note the suggested components. Then compare to what you have.
The caster will be lower, causing flightier steering. If you can deal with it, no need to add components.
Steering angles will be steeper. Again, if that isn't a problem for you, no need for a flip.
If a driveshaft starts spitting grease, no worries, you have another one.
If a brakeline rips off the frame - well, that could be a problem. Make or buy some cheap brackets if needed.
But in the end, it's your jeep and your money. If you can handle the new driving characteristics, go for it.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...g-lift-284589/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...1-lift-227780/
Last edited by nthinuf; 06-16-2014 at 12:12 PM.
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Yes you can but for about $100.00 you can get the control arm brackets. And keep the 2.5 shocks on to help keep the drive shaft in good shape. I have been running this set up for about two years now on my 08 jku
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I ran the TF 2.5" coil lift on top of the leveling kit spacers and I did have to replace the track bar with an adjustable track bar in order to line up the front correctly. I also ran with stock arms, no brackets and the steering was a bit flighty as the caster was off, I got used to it and drove it for 3 years no problems. If you have an automatic, as long as you don't disconnect the sway bar you might be ok, my driveshaft boot ripped on the tranny but the joints were fine.
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Check the height of your frame or the pinch seem height. I started flipping out that mine looked like it had a little rake a month after I put my RC lift on. Turns out the rear fenders sit a little higher than the front, giving it the appearance of sitting lower in the front.
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I have a 2013 JKU with a Teraflex 2.5" coil/shock (TF vs9550) lift. I have a TF SS, quick discos (2"-4") and HD trackbars too. I added a front bumper, winch, and 50" lightbar and noticed my front looks like it's sitting slightly lower than rear. When I measured : front is 40" from ground to bottom of stock fender rear is 41" So I bought a set (4) 1" Teraflex spacers for $40 new. My question is can I put these on without having to replace driveshaft, do a drag link flip, or get anything for geo correcting? I'll keep an eye on brake lines. Just can't afford (right now any of the others. Any help/info/suggestions are appreciated