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2012 build - 2.5 inch lift, 16 inch wheels, Hankook Mt's

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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Default 2012 build - 2.5 inch lift, 16 inch wheels, Hankook Mt's

Ive been lurking on the forums for awhile, I apologize in advance that this is my first post ><

I'm looking to start modifying my 2012 JK 2 door with the following setup:
2.5 inch Teraflex coil lift w/ shocks
16x8 inch Pro Comp 7089 5x5 w/ 4.5" backspacing
Hankook MT's 295/75r/16 Tires

Anyone have any opinion see faults with this simple build so far? I believe there shouldn't be any rubbing issues. The only other thing I'm worried about is the exhaust/front driveshaft issue with the teraflex lift. Should I purchase the exhaust extension to avoid hitting the front driveshaft boot? Some people say only over 3", however I did call Teraflex today and they recommend the extensions with the 2.5 inch lift, so I'm not too sure.

Appreciate any input!

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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Get good shocks to go with your coils. Teraflex are better than the factory ones for sure, but I went with Bilsteins.

I have the TF spacers but I am going to swap those out for the Rancho pipe or the AFE Y-pipe. The spacers and torqued down HARD and still have soot stains on the sides which leads me to believe they are leaking a little.

I would look into doing your front drive shaft eventually and make sure you move your evap canister/skid over 2 inches towards the driver outside or you will rip the boot off of your rear DS.

Sounds like a good start. Welcome to the sickness.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Default 2.5 inch teraflex with 2012 wrangler

Thanks for the input.

Anyone have the 2.5 inch teraflex with the 2012 wrangelr that can comment on the exhaust spacer issue? The video that teraflex released shows about 2.25 inches of space beyond full flex with stock suspension meaning, theoretically that the DS boot would hit the exhaust with a full fledge .25 inch attack. Anyone been full flex offroading with the 2.5 inch w/o the exhaust spacers? I just really dont want to mess with the exhaust....

Sorry in advance, have a few beers in me.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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I installed the spacers with the same lift. Can't comment on flex without, but I have noticed the same soot issue with the spacers
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