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Teraflex Leveling Kit Questions

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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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I was looking to pick these up but I noticed it doesn't look as good on a 2 door as it brings it higher in the front then the rear. Never understood why it's comes with a bigger spacer for front but I guess it's only for front winches and possibly 4 door models.?
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoonJK
I was looking to pick these up but I noticed it doesn't look as good on a 2 door as it brings it higher in the front then the rear. Never understood why it's comes with a bigger spacer for front but I guess it's only for front winches and possibly 4 door models.?
Does the Canadian 2 door have the same rake from the factory as the US JK?

The lift is designed to raise the front to the same level as the rear, hence the larger front spacer.
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoonJK
I was looking to pick these up but I noticed it doesn't look as good on a 2 door as it brings it higher in the front then the rear. Never understood why it's comes with a bigger spacer for front but I guess it's only for front winches and possibly 4 door models.?
You must be looking at the gap from tire to fender. You can't go by that as the rear fender sits lower on the body than the front. Therefore, of course the gap is larger in the front. You have to look at the rocker panel and you will see that it is pretty much parallel with the ground.
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 03:43 AM
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mine is even with the front no problem.
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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I measure mine at the frame rail.. before and after..

Two door and it sits level.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 03:09 AM
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Got my TF kit installed and I'm very happy with it. The ride is a little stiffer, almost like the first inch of travel in the suspension is gone. Mine is mostly (95%) daily driver so I won't get to test any off road performance for a while. I was able to stack the 3/4" Daystar spacer I already had in the front and they fit together very well with no issues. I was concerned about losing the level as I also installed ARB bumpers at the same time. The look with factory Rubicon tires is good and the tires don't look too small. I'll upgrade when these tires wear out or I find someone who wants to by them.

I'll post some before and after pics later.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JFDATLAW
Got my TF kit installed and I'm very happy with it. The ride is a little stiffer, almost like the first inch of travel in the suspension is gone. Mine is mostly (95%) daily driver so I won't get to test any off road performance for a while. I was able to stack the 3/4" Daystar spacer I already had in the front and they fit together very well with no issues. I was concerned about losing the level as I also installed ARB bumpers at the same time. The look with factory Rubicon tires is good and the tires don't look too small. I'll upgrade when these tires wear out or I find someone who wants to by them.

I'll post some before and after pics later.
Cool thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Hey guys, got a quick newb question. I just installed the Teraflex Leveling Kit and I'm wondering if I need to get wheel spacers to widen the stance since the Jeep sits taller now? I have a 2 DR 2008 and it's stock with the 5 spoke X wheels. I'm planning to get new wheels and tires soon- should I get tires with a more negative offset? Planning to go to a 33"

Any advice would be great!

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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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I'm thinking of adding spacers too. Think it would look pretty sweet.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Personally I don't think you 'need' to get spacers when you install this kit but I think it looks better with the wider stance so I got a set of Spidertrax. If I could afford it I would (and probably will one day) get a set of rims with the proper offset though.
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