looking for info on lifts
I just installed the TF 2.5 bb, exhaust extension kit, Bilstein 5100s, TF LCAs and 33s.
Everything went together very nicely and the vehicle rides as good or better than stock. IMO the LCAs are a must to keep the steering feel proper.
AND, the Bilsteins provide a very smooth ride. I would skip the shock extensions.
Everything went together very nicely and the vehicle rides as good or better than stock. IMO the LCAs are a must to keep the steering feel proper.
AND, the Bilsteins provide a very smooth ride. I would skip the shock extensions.
I think that i may have made up my mind
what have you guys heard about the Teraflex 3" lift? Does bilstein have a shock for that lift? it says it comes with a 3" lift kit, front swaybar disconnects, rear swaybar links, rear trackbar bracket, bumpstops and all necessary hardware. do i have to use the swaybar discos because i might want to keep the rubi ones? i figure that i add a front adj trackbar and front control arms shortly after and the set will be good enough for dd and moderate wheeling. whats you input? please answer as much as you can. share pics if you have them! thanks
what have you guys heard about the Teraflex 3" lift? Does bilstein have a shock for that lift? it says it comes with a 3" lift kit, front swaybar disconnects, rear swaybar links, rear trackbar bracket, bumpstops and all necessary hardware. do i have to use the swaybar discos because i might want to keep the rubi ones? i figure that i add a front adj trackbar and front control arms shortly after and the set will be good enough for dd and moderate wheeling. whats you input? please answer as much as you can. share pics if you have them! thanks
Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Shocks should not be used to limit down travel, if you wheel a lot you risk damaging the shock from over extension. Limiting straps are made for that task.
i want a lift.. im a dd however my dd is trails and off roading almost daily... the only thing is i dont watn to regear... i want to g with the lowest lift enough for bigger tires lets say 33''?? info or inboxx im bad for looking back... someone please help a girl out i need this in order for feb!
while were on the subject of answering lift questions.....
I have the old man emu 2inch lift at the moment. with armoring up, and adding a bumper, im tempted to look at a bit more lift. nothing crazy, but I'd love to slap some spacers in there, get it up near the 3-3.5 total lift range. so besides the spacers themselves, which i dont mind going cheap on, what else do you need for such a cheap set up? In my mind the list is; bump stops, retainer clips, adjustabe front lower control arms, adjustable upper control arms, adjustable rear track bar (and I'd assume track bar mount) and brake line extensions front and rear. anything else? do I actually need all that? the ome isnt a cheap kit, and I like how it rides so I wouldnt want to just go out and buy an all new setup. I also want to make sure it can actually be wheeled too
I have the old man emu 2inch lift at the moment. with armoring up, and adding a bumper, im tempted to look at a bit more lift. nothing crazy, but I'd love to slap some spacers in there, get it up near the 3-3.5 total lift range. so besides the spacers themselves, which i dont mind going cheap on, what else do you need for such a cheap set up? In my mind the list is; bump stops, retainer clips, adjustabe front lower control arms, adjustable upper control arms, adjustable rear track bar (and I'd assume track bar mount) and brake line extensions front and rear. anything else? do I actually need all that? the ome isnt a cheap kit, and I like how it rides so I wouldnt want to just go out and buy an all new setup. I also want to make sure it can actually be wheeled too
Last edited by sneck; Oct 25, 2011 at 07:49 AM.
No they don't have the same issue. I have a 2012 JKU Rubicon auto with a 3.5" Rock Krawler X-Factor Mid Arm Suspension. The stock driveshaft clears the auto transmission, but it will hit the exhaust crossover pipe. I bought an aftermarket driveshaft that cleared the exhaust by about a quarter of an inch when the Jeep was on the shop rack and the front axle was at full droop. I didn't feel comfortable with that little bit of clearance, so I also installed the aFe y-pipe to relocate the exhaust crossover. Now if I go to a long arm kit in the future or get some extreme articulation with my current suspension, I won't need to worry about clearance issues with the driveshaft.
Last edited by bo9roadking; Oct 25, 2011 at 09:15 AM.


