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Teraflex leveling kit

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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by alaskabound
I agree, except I have a warn winch mounted in the factory front bumper and you can tell that it is lifted a little,.....adjustable track bar is not needed with this kit. I did get the spidertrax wheel spacers (1.5"), I'm using factory wheels and if not mistaken teraflex recommends wheel spacers. Took me longer than an hour, but it is certainly not difficult. I also agree with previous post....in the rear disconnect the bracket for the brake line....I also pulled the keeper for the abs? in the rear.
Make sure you get the round part of the rear spacer lined up properly with the hole in the rear so you only have to do it once.

Note: thought I was getting 2" in the front....when the box came it says 1.5"
I'd like to see pics of your rig.
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Thanks for all the advise. I'm taking notes and can't wait to post up some pics. I ordered it today so we will see how long I can stare at the box. How are the wheel spacers? - was told they are unsafe and you constantly have to re-torque your lug nuts. I will be running stockers in the winter to prolong my good deal on tires.
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by alaskabound
I agree, except I have a warn winch mounted in the factory front bumper and you can tell that it is lifted a little,.....adjustable track bar is not needed with this kit. I did get the spidertrax wheel spacers (1.5"), I'm using factory wheels and if not mistaken teraflex recommends wheel spacers. Took me longer than an hour, but it is certainly not difficult. I also agree with previous post....in the rear disconnect the bracket for the brake line....I also pulled the keeper for the abs? in the rear.
Make sure you get the round part of the rear spacer lined up properly with the hole in the rear so you only have to do it once.

Note: thought I was getting 2" in the front....when the box came it says 1.5"
You don't need wheel spacers if running stock tires and wheels. I am running stock wheels and tires on my Rubicon with the Tera leveling kit and have no issues. I have no idea where you get 1.5" in the front, the kit uses two 1" spacers per side for a total of 2". I installed a JKS adjustable track bar in the front because I'm anal about having the front axle centered perfectly under the Jeep; but it most certainly is not required.
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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I installed the Teraflex leveling kit and love it. Running 34" bighorns on Moabs with spacers and no rubbing disconnected. I'm adding 1" body lift to clear 35"s soon.
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by alaskabound
Note: thought I was getting 2" in the front....when the box came it says 1.5"
That's because two in front and one in back equates to 1.5" total in the middle of the vehicle
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ifshinxs
I installed the kit...It works just as claimed...It takes an hour or so to install.

I found that removing the brake line brackets made putting everything back together much easier..
I just ordered a kit today. What is your secret for installing in an hour?? Did you use spring compressors?
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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I installed mine in two hours, and that was kind of taking my time. I did use air tools which cuts the time WAY down. No way need for spring compressors, just drop the axle down and the spring falls out.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Just got mine in the mail today from Northridge 4x4. Also won a set of Rubicon take off shocks and springs from ebay. Shocks came in the mail today and springs will be here next Tuesday. Looks like I'll be doing my install next weekend.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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The instructions call for wheel spacers on some stock wheels. I needed them for my Sahara wheels. It's because of the new sway bar links.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 04:14 AM
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I've had my leveling kit on since they came out. The most difficult part I had with the install was getting the rear springs back in. I'm not running any wheel spacers. There's no need for them, but from an appearance point of view I want them. The wheels are recessed into the wells too much for my taste. Also, there's no need for a new front track bar. The parts that come in the kit is all that is needed.
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