Quick question, is it safe to disconnect my front swaybar when running a 2.5" BB with Shock Extensions? I already have the Teraflex quick discos installed too. I was just wondering if I need to do an exhaust spacer for the front driveshaft to clear the exhaust, or am I good to go? Don't want to cause any damage. I'm not going to go through extreme trails any time soon, but when I do hit a trail I'd like to disconnect for a comfy ride and extra articulation. Thanks in advance.



P.S. I was thinking of using my HiLift jack to raise a front corner while the exhaust is cold so that it wont damage the DS boot. Would this be a proper way to check if it'll clear?

 

Yes, I was going to say flex it out and see what happens.


2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed

 

Finally had the time today to flex out the Teraflex BB. Happy to say that the front driveshaft does NOT make contact with the exhaust.

Flexed it with the Hi Lift


Enought to get the wheel off the ground (shock acting as a limiting strap)


Clearance between DS and exhaust (1cm more of travel and it would have touched)


Look of suspension flexed


And suspension from behind



I was going to pick up a set of Rubi shocks off craigslist over the weekend, glad I didn't. From what I've read they extend 1" longer than non-rubicon shocks. For now I can disconnect without fear of driveshaft being damaged from the exhaust
Hopefully this information helps someone.

 

Just a FYI..check you brake lines too. I just did the "leveling kit" 2" front 1" rear and when re-installing the springs I had to unbolt the brake line mounts, tight!

 

Yeah I don't know if you can tell from my pics but mine is no longer attached to the brake line. I cut it off with an angle grinder and just put a loose zip-tie around the shock and the lines. There was no way I would have been able to bolt that bracket back on. I wonder if its only on newer jk's as instructions don't mention this piece.

 

Here was my Jeep a few years back. Had the TF Budget Boost, with the longer travel Bilstein 5100 shocks, coil retainer clips, and bump stopped accordingly. Lots of suspension travel.

 

That is the most flex I've seen with a BB. Impressive. Thanks for sharing!

 

Ran a budget for a little while with the same set-up with the shock extenders and then I got longer Terraflex shocks and I promptly went through 2 stock shafts from too much flex. Have upgraded to 3" coils and an Adams driveshaft since then so I don't have the flex issues anymore so its good that you are taking the time to check everything.

Here is a pic of the first one I broke back in the day and how I did it.