Teraflex Spacers Leveling Kit
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Teraflex Spacers Leveling Kit
I am looking at the Teraflex spacer leveling kit (not the performance one). Looks like it's about $130 in most places.
I have a stock 2 door 2013 Sahara other than AEV Savegre wheels and stock rubi tires, and ACE rock sliders. I have read pretty much everywhere about this kit that I could, but am still debating whether I should go for it as a cheap temporary fix until I build what I really want. My ultimate goal is to run 33s (I know, not very "ultimate"), upgrade my bumpers, get a winch, new fenders, a rear locker and some body armor. I would also like a true 2 inch lift (probably OME). I just can't afford much else this year. I have about $800 to spend and unfortunately I do not know anyone who can help me with this so I will have to pay a shop.
A few questions:
1. If I was at full flex with this kit, would the Sahara shocks bottom out? If they did would this cause any damage?
2. are the poly spacers "safe"? I.e. is there any chance of them breaking or causing any serious damage to other components?
3. How is the off-road performance? Good enough for intermediate to medium trails?
4. Any pictures, before and after? Preferably on a commando green.
Any other advice?
Thanks.
I have a stock 2 door 2013 Sahara other than AEV Savegre wheels and stock rubi tires, and ACE rock sliders. I have read pretty much everywhere about this kit that I could, but am still debating whether I should go for it as a cheap temporary fix until I build what I really want. My ultimate goal is to run 33s (I know, not very "ultimate"), upgrade my bumpers, get a winch, new fenders, a rear locker and some body armor. I would also like a true 2 inch lift (probably OME). I just can't afford much else this year. I have about $800 to spend and unfortunately I do not know anyone who can help me with this so I will have to pay a shop.
A few questions:
1. If I was at full flex with this kit, would the Sahara shocks bottom out? If they did would this cause any damage?
2. are the poly spacers "safe"? I.e. is there any chance of them breaking or causing any serious damage to other components?
3. How is the off-road performance? Good enough for intermediate to medium trails?
4. Any pictures, before and after? Preferably on a commando green.
Any other advice?
Thanks.
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Eiback Springs level kit gives you enough to run 34in tires and its just a Leveling kit so stock swaybars and brakelines.
more flex vs.. no extra flex with the Terraflex
bigC
Eiback Springs level kit gives you enough to run 34in tires and its just a Leveling kit so stock swaybars and brakelines.
more flex vs.. no extra flex with the Terraflex
bigC
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I started out with the Teraflex leveling kit on my 08 jku .its a nice kit you get 2" up front with longer links and your stock shocks work for up to 2"of lift. The nice thing about Teraflex taste stand behind their product. And you can always upgrade at any time good luck
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I just switched from a 2 door to a 4 door (baby reasons) I had the dealership put the teraflex leveling kit on the 4 door and it looks like it does not sit as high as when it was on the 2 door? Is this true? I can't tell on my own I never measured it when I had it on my two door. If not would rubicon springs help lift it?
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Also are the 4 door springs longer or stiffer than 2 door? I'm thinking they might have swapped the springs from my two door since the leveling kit was already attached to make it easier for them and put them on my 4 door. Will this make a difference in ride height having 2 door springs on a 4 door?
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That would make sense. I have noticed in pictures that the 4 door looks like you get way less boost with the leveling kit vs the 2 door...
hmm...
I just switched from a 2 door to a 4 door (baby reasons) I had the dealership put the teraflex leveling kit on the 4 door and it looks like it does not sit as high as when it was on the 2 door? Is this true? I can't tell on my own I never measured it when I had it on my two door. If not would rubicon springs help lift it?
How much did the dealership charge you for the leveling kit? (parts/labor separated)
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I am looking at the Teraflex spacer leveling kit (not the performance one). Looks like it's about $130 in most places.
I have a stock 2 door 2013 Sahara other than AEV Savegre wheels and stock rubi tires, and ACE rock sliders. I have read pretty much everywhere about this kit that I could, but am still debating whether I should go for it as a cheap temporary fix until I build what I really want. My ultimate goal is to run 33s (I know, not very "ultimate"), upgrade my bumpers, get a winch, new fenders, a rear locker and some body armor. I would also like a true 2 inch lift (probably OME). I just can't afford much else this year. I have about $800 to spend and unfortunately I do not know anyone who can help me with this so I will have to pay a shop.
A few questions:
1. If I was at full flex with this kit, would the Sahara shocks bottom out? If they did would this cause any damage? No, only installing spring spacers wont change shock travel.
2. are the poly spacers "safe"? I.e. is there any chance of them breaking or causing any serious damage to other components? I had leveling kit for two years and off roading in the rocks in Colorado and no spacer splitting or damage.
3. How is the off-road performance? Good enough for intermediate to medium trails? Small spacers on stock springs will keep the stock feel. The only change is the bit of added clearance.
4. Any pictures, before and after? Preferably on a commando green. My rig is black and a four door so no pics.
Any other advice?
Thanks.
I have a stock 2 door 2013 Sahara other than AEV Savegre wheels and stock rubi tires, and ACE rock sliders. I have read pretty much everywhere about this kit that I could, but am still debating whether I should go for it as a cheap temporary fix until I build what I really want. My ultimate goal is to run 33s (I know, not very "ultimate"), upgrade my bumpers, get a winch, new fenders, a rear locker and some body armor. I would also like a true 2 inch lift (probably OME). I just can't afford much else this year. I have about $800 to spend and unfortunately I do not know anyone who can help me with this so I will have to pay a shop.
A few questions:
1. If I was at full flex with this kit, would the Sahara shocks bottom out? If they did would this cause any damage? No, only installing spring spacers wont change shock travel.
2. are the poly spacers "safe"? I.e. is there any chance of them breaking or causing any serious damage to other components? I had leveling kit for two years and off roading in the rocks in Colorado and no spacer splitting or damage.
3. How is the off-road performance? Good enough for intermediate to medium trails? Small spacers on stock springs will keep the stock feel. The only change is the bit of added clearance.
4. Any pictures, before and after? Preferably on a commando green. My rig is black and a four door so no pics.
Any other advice?
Thanks.
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How do you get more flex with spacers or springs leveling kits when both kits are on stock shocks? Same down travel on axle due to shocks limiting down travel.