Teraflex 3" short arm vs Teraflex 3" long arm?
JK Newbie
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From: Haslet, Texas
I went with the 3" TF LA and I enjoy it. Due to the pivot point of the arms it is a smoother ride than the short arm. I also went with the LA because I would like to go the 4" lift later and all I have to purchase is coils now.
JK Enthusiast
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From: San Antonio TX
On the Unlimiteds, there won't be as pronounced of a difference between SAs and LAs...
however with the above said, you just can't go wrong with LAs...their ride quality is simply outstanding, not to mention the added flexibility for the entire system if you want to go bigger later on.
On my TJ, I had a SA system and then switched to Tera's LA...NIGHT AND DAY difference...ride was better than stock...
Also consider this, is the price difference really that significant to make a difference? Although none of us are made of money, if you put away an extra buck here and then and buy the system that makes YOU happy in the long run, I think a $1000 bucks becomes pretty cheap over the total ownership of your jeep...
just my two cents...
however with the above said, you just can't go wrong with LAs...their ride quality is simply outstanding, not to mention the added flexibility for the entire system if you want to go bigger later on.
On my TJ, I had a SA system and then switched to Tera's LA...NIGHT AND DAY difference...ride was better than stock...
Also consider this, is the price difference really that significant to make a difference? Although none of us are made of money, if you put away an extra buck here and then and buy the system that makes YOU happy in the long run, I think a $1000 bucks becomes pretty cheap over the total ownership of your jeep...
just my two cents...
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I'm searching for a 3" suspension lift for a 2 dr Rubicon, and will be running 35" tires. I want to use the Jeep for back country exploring, with a variety of uses, different terrains, and long distances covered each day, as opposed to just rock crawling. I want to have the best ride quality and the best handling I can get, so I will probably use the Elka shocks that Teraflex sells with which ever suspension lift I chose.
From what I can tell on Teraflex's web page, a JK 3" suspension system with full 8 flex arm system, and a forged front track bar will cost me $2228.98. A 3" TeraFlex Elite LCG Suspension System will cost me $2677.99. So there is only $400 difference between the two systems.
The advantage of the short arm system is that I could install it myself. The long arm system requires welding, so I would need help, or a shop to install it for me.
Now for my questions. How much difference is there going to be between these two suspension systems? Does the long arm kit have better handling or better ride quailty, either on road, or off road? If it is better, how much better is it? Does it have more suspension travel? Does it work better off road. And how much ground clearance do you lose with the long arms?
Thanks in advance.
MOPWR2U
From what I can tell on Teraflex's web page, a JK 3" suspension system with full 8 flex arm system, and a forged front track bar will cost me $2228.98. A 3" TeraFlex Elite LCG Suspension System will cost me $2677.99. So there is only $400 difference between the two systems.
The advantage of the short arm system is that I could install it myself. The long arm system requires welding, so I would need help, or a shop to install it for me.
Now for my questions. How much difference is there going to be between these two suspension systems? Does the long arm kit have better handling or better ride quailty, either on road, or off road? If it is better, how much better is it? Does it have more suspension travel? Does it work better off road. And how much ground clearance do you lose with the long arms?
Thanks in advance.
MOPWR2U
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TeraFlexPlus can do all that and more.
JK Junkie
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I have the TF 4LCA, and my buddy has the TF 3inch Coil lift with OEM control arms.....so not quite what your are looking for a comparison...but I can tell you the ride is night and day......when he drove mine, he couldn't believe how smooth my JK was comared to his......I really noticed the difference in ride quality on and offroad.....the LCA lift are super smooth....so if you can wait and save, spend it on the LCA....you will be happy you did..I was
FYI, I am pretty sure you can use the TFLCA's with EVO's coilover system......I think COP has done a few rigs with this setup...
Good luck....go Longarm...might be over the top for what you need, but the handling and ride is worth it....
FYI, I am pretty sure you can use the TFLCA's with EVO's coilover system......I think COP has done a few rigs with this setup...
Good luck....go Longarm...might be over the top for what you need, but the handling and ride is worth it....
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JK Newbie
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From: Carlsbad, California
Next, you have to cut off the old control arm brackets because you are adding longer arms which places the new brackets further back. Then you will have to grind the area smooth for the new brackets.
After that, you weld on all the new brackets for the control arms. Put in the shocks and coils then put it back together with the new long arms. You will need to get it aligned when you are done (around $250 to do so).
This is the process in a nut shell. If you want to watch how it is done then go onto Teraflex's website and find the lift you want. They should have a link to several youtube videos that show the entire process.
Hope this helps give you an idea of how much work is needed.
I will actually be doing this in a few months. Ill post pictures and stuff when I do it.
