I don't want to drop too much coin when I get my 4" Teraflex lift (since I'll need a new driveshaft amongst other things) so is it better to get just front upper control arms or lowers?

Also, should I get the short flexarms or long? I'm not sure which length is better for the 4" lift.

 

If you have a 4dr, you can run the stock driveshaft for a while. The long arm kit will have better ride quality on/off road vs. the short arm kit.

 

the long arms will give you a better ride, but do cost. The 3" TF coils will give you 4" of lift fwiw.

I went with front lower control arms, and an adjustable trackbar. Handles and rides just about perfect. Will go to long arms someday, but this will do for now.

I have the TF 2.5 coils (3" of lift) and to my surprise the front DS is still intact. On a JKU auto that is.

 

When I added the TF flex arms to the front, I did uppers and lowers. Sig. improvement in the feel of the front end, plus the alignment specs were able to be done correctly.

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I have a 4door auto. So, front LOWER long arms is the way to go you're saying?

I chose the 4" over 3" since it's not that much more $$$... plus why not? Who couldn't use a little more lift!

Curious about driveshaft issues though... Teraflex says driveshaft modifications "must" be made on 3"-4" lifts, yet some people have zero to little issues so far. And whats the difference between making "driveshaft modifications" as they said or replacing the driveshaft completely with an aftermarket one?

Would it make sense to just get a new driveshaft now and avoid the headache later on, or should I save the $$$ and just wait until I need it? If it does break, I can run w/o the front driveshaft so long as I'm not in 4-wd, correct?

 

When I did my TF 4", I started with front lowers. I added rear uppers and lowers later on, but only to move the axle back. Get lowers and you should be fine. Drive shafts should be fine for a while, especially if you have a 6spd. If you have the money for drive shafts, I'd get them now and install them after they start to fail. Take them on the trail as spares.

 

If you have the money go with the long arm.

Save the money and use the stock drive shaft until it starts spitting grease.
Yes, you can pull the front drive shaft and still be able to drive.

 

Thanks for all the help!