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Problem with Teraflex leveling kit installation

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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Default Problem with Teraflex leveling kit installation: UPDATE PAGE 8: ISSUES RESOLVED

I was up late trying to install my new Teraflex leveling kit after a busy weekend. I got the front end done tonight, but I ran out of time and the rear will have to wait for a few days. When I was tightening everything up and letting the Jeep down, I noticed the newly installed front left (driver's side) swaybar endlink has rubbing against the coil spring. The coilspring doesn’t seem to be sitting perfectly straight up and down, rather it has a curve or bend to it. The coil spring on the passenger side is nice and straight with plenty of clearance between the spring and the swaybar endlink. I was nearly 11pm when I noticed this issue and I didn't have time to try to figure it out. I took a few photos and attached below.

Does anyone have any idea what going on here? I would appreciate any help you all can provide. This is my first Jeep and I have very little experience with solid front axles or lift kits in general. Thanks in advance!




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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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You made me run out to my Jeep just to check..
It looks like you have everthing right. My only question would be..are the pucks seated all the way in at the top..
I know that I had to lube the rear pucks to get them on..They looked like they where in but they where not.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ifshinxs
You made me run out to my Jeep just to check..
It looks like you have everthing right. My only question would be..are the pucks seated all the way in at the top..
I know that I had to lube the rear pucks to get them on..They looked like they where in but they where not.
I think the pucks are seated all the way, but I'm going to tear everything back down when I have time and double check everything.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Yeah I would have to agree that the puck is not seated properly. Personally I would fix it before driving it, it might be ok, but certantely not worth risking it.

Good luck and I hope you get it figured out soon.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Here is a long thread with lots of info about the Teraflex leveling kit

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...-Kit-Questions
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Its hard to tell from the pictures, but is the spring resting in it's "seat" correctly?

On your axle where your spring sets you'll notice that there is an indentation where the end of the spring is supposed to terminate. Double check that it's lined up correctly.

Just and idea

I also second spleify, do not drive your Jeep until you can get this taken care of. You wouldn't want to ruin anything.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Looking at your picture I noticed I forgot something with mine. I forgot to reinstall the isolators, thought the pucks replaced them. How urgent should I be in reinstalling them?
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by wxjeep
Looking at your picture I noticed I forgot something with mine. I forgot to reinstall the isolators, thought the pucks replaced them. How urgent should I be in reinstalling them?
Urgent... Not so much.

The isolators are mainly about reducing metal on metal contact and road vibrations. The TF pucks will prevent metal on metal contact, but you will really want to reinstall the isolators to get the ride back the way it should be.

Plus when/if you upgrade to a coil lift you'll need the factory isolators.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jwhitehorn
Its hard to tell from the pictures, but is the spring resting in it's "seat" correctly?

On your axle where your spring sets you'll notice that there is an indentation where the end of the spring is supposed to terminate. Double check that it's lined up correctly.

Just and idea

I also second spleify, do not drive your Jeep until you can get this taken care of. You wouldn't want to ruin anything.
After installing mine I notice that it wasn't level in the front side to side. My problem was not getting the springs in the right position as stated above. I loosened everything back up enough to rotate the bottom of the springs until the end rested against the indention on the axle.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by wxjeep
Looking at your picture I noticed I forgot something with mine. I forgot to reinstall the isolators, thought the pucks replaced them. How urgent should I be in reinstalling them?
I did the exact same thing!!! I had to tear it all apart and put them in......now I have tear it all apart again and throw my 3.5" lift in
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