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Teraflex Performance Leveling Kit Information

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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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I ended up with the Rock Krawler 1.5 since I have read a few reviews stating that the TF coils sag after adding weight. I was already dealing with that since I have a bumper and winch on the front with stock springs and spacers.

After adding the springs my caster was at 3.0 degs. I did notice my steering did not return to center after making a turn. I only had the springs on for about 2 weeks before adding the RK lower so that was the only thing I had noticed that was off.
the control arms did put my caster in spec which corrected the steering Return issue.

I am sure most of us have read that any lift at 2.5 or lower does not need caster adjustment which I have found to be untrue.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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I can't remember my caster number but Its here somewhere. I will find it and post it.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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TF told me not to expect any lift since I have a Rubicon. I doubt that is true, but hopefully it's not much because I don't want to start adding parts. I'm happy stock. I don't want to introduce any problems. I reduce some weight by selling my HT.

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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Im not sure on the spring lift and comparing stock rubicon. I had 18/59s stock on my Sport, and with the spacer leveling kit all around it sits perfect. You know its lifted but its not obnoxious. I have decided on the JKS drop brackets for mine. They have 2" setting, are very stout and will make my jeep handle better all around!

I forgot about them until I started looking around for my caster number.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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When I measure from top of tire to bottom of fender, the distance is the exact same front and rear. Certain angles it looks level. I don't want the leveling springs to make the front too high.
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 01:17 AM
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I think you will be fine. I have seen many Jeeps with tfs springs. They look great.
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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeJKUR
I ended up with the Rock Krawler 1.5 since I have read a few reviews stating that the TF coils sag after adding weight. I was already dealing with that since I have a bumper and winch on the front with stock springs and spacers. After adding the springs my caster was at 3.0 degs. I did notice my steering did not return to center after making a turn. I only had the springs on for about 2 weeks before adding the RK lower so that was the only thing I had noticed that was off. the control arms did put my caster in spec which corrected the steering Return issue. I am sure most of us have read that any lift at 2.5 or lower does not need caster adjustment which I have found to be untrue.
I guess I can add brackets if caster is off. Losing ground clearance isn't an issue for my types of off-roading. I'm hoping I can just put the springs on and get a small amount of lift and leveling without needing much. If I need brackets or LCA's then I might as well go with a bigger lift.
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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 06:38 AM
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Here is how it sits today before the leveling springs get installed around noon today.



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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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And how it's sits now:



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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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Much better!

how does it drive?
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