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all the different 3" TF lifts make my head hurt

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Im still a noob. I was really leaning to their 2.5" lift but after seeing a ton of jeeps with the TF 3" lift that's what I want to get. There are 7 different 3" lifts all ranging from 800 dollars to just under 3000 dollars. What are the main differences in between them? And what would would be best for me. Where I am stationed at its mainly sand and hard packed dirt, little to no rocks, but who know where I will be stationed next.

So far the mods are a warn wench, LoD front bumper, MBRP rock rails and I will be ordering a rear bumper soon. Tires will come after I get the lift, I'm going to run stock wheels so I will also be ordering some spaces.


I know I will have to get new drive shafts, track bars and most likely a steering stabilizer, anything else I'm missing?


Thanks for the help.
Chris
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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the main differences are going to be how complete the kit is. the cheaper kit does not include any control arms and the most expensive kit includes front and rear upper and lower CA's.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by wazooz2424
the main differences are going to be how complete the kit is. the cheaper kit does not include any control arms and the most expensive kit includes front and rear upper and lower CA's.
are those needed or just nice to have? I have 21K on the jeep right now if that helps
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:55 AM
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if you have a 2 dr, you will need all that stuff, plus some other things. a 4dr MAY be able to get away with a cheaper kit.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:57 AM
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You shouldn't need to replace the rear drive shaft, but definitely the front...unless you don't think you'll be disconnecting the front sway bar and/or flexing that much...also depend on whether you've got and auto or manual.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Give me a call and I can help you figure out which will work the best for you.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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I definitely recommend calling Joe. He is top notch and will definitely shoot you straight and help out a bunch. Joe and Teraflex have fantastic customer service
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Joe I will give you a call on monday. I'll be ordering the kit once I get back from the sand box in late aug, just need to know how much I need to save.
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