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First things first?????

Old May 20, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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Hey all. I'm new to this forum and I am not sure I know the exact protocol for posting. I have a 2008 JK (4-door) Rubicon. It has a 6" (with 2" spacers for the front) Tera Flex long arm lift and 40x14.50 BFGs. I have all the bumpers and after market drive shafts including some extras. But, I am still not happy with how it performs on the trail. I did Sidewinder Trail and Bronco Peak the other weekend and I felt like I was tipping over every time I took a line. What should I do? I have the basic Tera Flex coil suspension which I know sucks but I can't afford what I want (King Coils with bumps stops and the rear canti lever). What can I do to make my jeep perform better on the trail? I have about $7000 to spend. Thanks to all for your advice.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 01:36 AM
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Welcome aboard you have come to right place, you will get the right answers to all your questions shortly. Oh boy 7000.00 to spend I cant think where to start..keep us posted...:beer :
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Old May 20, 2011 | 03:37 AM
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I am certainly not an off-road expert. But 6" sounds like too much to me. Pushing ur center of gravity up too high. Just a thought...
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Old May 20, 2011 | 03:52 AM
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Thanks guys. I appreciate any info. I agree with the 6" lift being too high. I am thinking about removing the spacers and that will bring it down about 2 1/2". I am going to need to cut out more of the rear fender walls and reposition the brake lines but that's not a problem. Another problem may be the backspacing I have on my current wheels (Balistic, non-beadlock). I really want the Spyderlocks with the 3-1/2 inch backspacing. That will puch my wheels out farther and give me more flex play. I look forward to more suggestions. Thanks again.
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