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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Ok.. I bought a Teraflex BB spacer lift and installed it. I like it a lot but I want a more level look ( it is close ) I have the unlimited and was thinking of just changing the front springs to the Teraflex 2.5 coils ( leave the rear alone ). Do you think that would level it out? My other option is to buy a complete coil lift kit and sell the BB kit. I like the BB kit so far just wish it would of made the Jeep level.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Could you throw some pics up of your ride? I would love to see what it looks like with that lift on it... Was it easy to install?
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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From my experience and what I've seen and put on jk's regarding this. Take it for what it's worth. JKRocker on here used 3in TF springs in front and a TFBB spacer in the rear. He was originally just running the BB, but when he added a heavy front bumper and winch combo, he was riding on bumpstops in the front. To level his rig the way it was set-up( he also has a xrc bumper and 35in spare) Teraflex recommended he get the 3in springs for the front. NOW, if you don't have a heavy front bumper/winch combo, the 2.5 springs for the front may get you where you want to be. Just remember, the higher you go in front especially, the more things you may need to address, centering your axle, castor, brakelines, etc. You may just be better off getting a smaller puck for the rear if you want it level without much $$$ and headache.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Roos85
Could you throw some pics up of your ride? I would love to see what it looks like with that lift on it... Was it easy to install?
This is a before and after...it was a easy lift to install but time consuming. My wife even helped
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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A couple more pics..I am a back yard mechanic in my neighbors yard.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
From my experience and what I've seen and put on jk's regarding this. Take it for what it's worth. JKRocker on here used 3in TF springs in front and a TFBB spacer in the rear. He was originally just running the BB, but when he added a heavy front bumper and winch combo, he was riding on bumpstops in the front. To level his rig the way it was set-up( he also has a xrc bumper and 35in spare) Teraflex recommended he get the 3in springs for the front. NOW, if you don't have a heavy front bumper/winch combo, the 2.5 springs for the front may get you where you want to be. Just remember, the higher you go in front especially, the more things you may need to address, centering your axle, castor, brakelines, etc. You may just be better off getting a smaller puck for the rear if you want it level without much $$$ and headache.
I wonder if taking out the rear rubber isolater would be the ticket? I think that little bit might just do it...any thought on that?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Dozerdriver
I wonder if taking out the rear rubber isolater would be the ticket? I think that little bit might just do it...any thought on that?
That would drop you somewhere between 1/4-1/2in in the rear. The stock rubber iso is more pliable than BB pucks. So the thickness of it may vary more than the harder puck with weight on it.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Dozerdriver
I wonder if taking out the rear rubber isolater would be the ticket? I think that little bit might just do it...any thought on that?
thats there for a reason keep it there. they help reduce noise level and wear on the spring perchs as the body of the jeep moves .
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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If you want to go higher you could buy the tf leveling coils and put them under your bb

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 05:16 AM
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On my 2009 I put on a R/C 2.5 coil and shock kit, and it allowed me to run 35's and a after market steel winch bumper combo with no drop. I am installing a 2.5 Teraflex on my 2011 Rubicon Unlimited this weekend and assume it will do the same thing for me.
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