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Leveling kit with lift?

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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Want to level my jeep and lift it. Do I need both kits to accomplish this?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lbgbandit
Want to level my jeep and lift it. Do I need both kits to accomplish this?
No you do not need 2 kits to do this. How big of tires do you want to end up with?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Haven't totally decided on whether i want 35" or 37" tires
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lbgbandit
Haven't totally decided on whether i want 35" or 37" tires
TeraFlex 3"/2.5" for 35" or a TeraFlex 4" for 37" tires. All 3 kits raise the front up more to counter the nose down factory rake.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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Along the same lines.....

I just finished installing the 2.5" coil lift yesterday, had the leveling kit with stock springs and it started to sag. I have a LoD mid- width, winch and a Receiver hitch (so I can tow the Jeep behind my RV) up front, probably around 150 extra pounds, so I left one 1" puck up front.

So after my install the steering is way loose, I'm thinking my options are:
1) new front track bar with or without new LCAs?
2) remove the pucks...would that unlevel me? would that correct my loose steering issue?

Since I tow the Jeep I won't be going above 33s.

Teraflex dude or anyone????

Thanks
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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I tow our Jeep also. One of the things that makes flat-tow possible is the castor angle of the front axle. When a lift is installed without castor compensation, the castor gets reduced. This results in the "loose" steering feel and also makes the steering track poorly when the rig is towed 4-down.

There are a couple ways to get your castor angle back. The cheapest and fastest is probably a set of AEV geometry correction brackets. Another option is a set of adjustable front control arms.

I just did a 2.5 coil spring lift along with the AEV brackets. The steering feel remained about the same, and I've towed the Jeep since without any issues. The brackets only cost a hundred and I didn't need an alignment shop to set up adjustable control arms. (That said, I think control arms are actually a better option. For now its all good though.)
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CbtEngr
Along the same lines.....

I just finished installing the 2.5" coil lift yesterday, had the leveling kit with stock springs and it started to sag. I have a LoD mid- width, winch and a Receiver hitch (so I can tow the Jeep behind my RV) up front, probably around 150 extra pounds, so I left one 1" puck up front.

So after my install the steering is way loose, I'm thinking my options are:
1) new front track bar with or without new LCAs?
2) remove the pucks...would that unlevel me? would that correct my loose steering issue?

Since I tow the Jeep I won't be going above 33s.

Teraflex dude or anyone????

Thanks
Did you loosen your front control arms/trackbar up when you did the install? I would go with adj front lower control arms first so you dial in your caster.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Running TF 2.5" coil lift with Bilstein 5100s. Front started to sag a little so TF sent me 1/2" spacers. Worked great. I do run the Rough Country control arm relocation brackets to correct my caster. Keeps my ride better than stock.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Did you loosen your front control arms/trackbar up when you did the install? I would go with adj front lower control arms first so you dial in your caster.
Yes I did..and tonight I tightened them back up to 125ft/lbs like I should've yesterday Totally missed them yesterday.....must have been the heat Working like stock now....Thanks for the follow up man!!!!
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