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Teraflex or Rubi Express BB problems

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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Default Teraflex or Rubi Express BB problems

Anyone ever have any kind of problems with the Teraflex 2.5 inch or Rubi Express 2 in BB (i.e. wobble or anything else)? Trying to decide what kind of lift I want, BB or suspension and what brand name.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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with the exception of what all you get, a budget boost is pretty much a budget boost and i think you will find that the TF kit comes very complete and therefore, a better value.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Anyone ever have any kind of problems with the Teraflex 2.5 inch or Rubi Express 2 in BB (i.e. wobble or anything else)?
Problems generally come from the installation or the new tires, not from the lifts. Not torquing the trackbar properly and wheel balance issues seem to be the leading causes, but getting the least expensive (incomplete) kit you can find and expecting it to perform like any of the more expensive (complete) kits is fairly common also.

Compare the kits in your budget range, and decide for yourself which components you can live without.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Problems generally come from the installation or the new tires, not from the lifts. Not torquing the trackbar properly and wheel balance issues seem to be the leading causes, but getting the least expensive (incomplete) kit you can find and expecting it to perform like any of the more expensive (complete) kits is fairly common also.

Compare the kits in your budget range, and decide for yourself which components you can live without.
x2 on that.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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I have been extremely happy with my Teraflex kit. I'd recommend it.

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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I own the Tera kit, but have had excellent success with RE in the past. RE's BB is a leveling kit as well (1.75" rear/ 2.5" front) whereas the Tera kit is 2.5" front and rear

Both kits include decent shocks, front bump stops, and basically the same puck, but Tera's included brake drop brackets and the track bar adjustment. RE uses less lift in the rear and doesn't correct the track bar b/c of it.

Do you want it level or raked? That's about the extent of it....
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Sethmark
I own the Tera kit, but have had excellent success with RE in the past. RE's BB is a leveling kit as well (1.75" rear/ 2.5" front) whereas the Tera kit is 2.5" front and rear

Both kits include decent shocks, front bump stops, and basically the same puck, but Tera's included brake drop brackets and the track bar adjustment. RE uses less lift in the rear and doesn't correct the track bar b/c of it.

Do you want it level or raked? That's about the extent of it....
Actually now the BB kits have a 2.5" in front and a 2" rear.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Trade me pucks!
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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I have the tera bb. been running for about ayear and a half did some mild wheeling at rc, no problems what so ever. would recomend it
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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I have the Rubicon Express kit installed since July 09...
Great kit no problems at all...
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