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Teraflex 2.5 or 3 in?

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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Default Teraflex 2.5 or 3 in?

What's the major difference between the 2 besides 1/2 inch? Don't want to do any mods to the driveline thanks
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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2.5 is the sweet spot - above that you're looking at upgrading control arms, trackbars, possibly driveshafts...
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by emiles1987
2.5 is the sweet spot - above that you're looking at upgrading control arms, trackbars, possibly driveshafts...
Agree on the 2.5 but your going to want a front adjustable trackbar. There is a relocation bracket for the rear so not needed. LCA's are nice and make the ride better, not necessary but I'd recommend them.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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And it's like a 300+ difference for that half inch. I'll eventually get the 2.5 myself.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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3 your getting on touchy ground w drive shafts and such I got the 2.5 tf coil lift performs good rides good and clears my 35s just fine
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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even with a 2.5" lift, if you do a lot of flexing you're going to wear your DS out... if you're already on the fence about a 3" lift, get the lift. as it's been said - get a front adjustable track bar. the TF monster forged track bar is a good addition to their kit.

added to legit control arms... my 0.02.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 1995nscajeep
3 your getting on touchy ground w drive shafts and such I got the 2.5 tf coil lift performs good rides good and clears my 35s just fine
Originally Posted by tabber02
even with a 2.5" lift, if you do a lot of flexing you're going to wear your DS out... if you're already on the fence about a 3" lift, get the lift. as it's been said - get a front adjustable track bar. the TF monster forged track bar is a good addition to their kit.

added to legit control arms... my 0.02.
I've got about 5" of lift and do wheel it regularly. The factory drive shafts haven't let me down yet (4Dr). I do have a Coast front in my shop for back up, but after a year still running strong...
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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I was also torn. If you want to be on the lower side for looks or stance, go 2.5. I went with the long arm lcg elite 3". It came out taller than I expected with front and rear bumpers. Teraflex does run high in their lifts.

If you want it high, go 3", but as everyone said , you'll need more parts. Non matter the lift, if you will be wheeling and flexing, get a new Drive shaft. It'll avoid you putting in exhaust spacers. The spacers end up conflicting with different after market skids.
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