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Old Apr 26, 2020 | 02:15 PM
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Hey guys I currently have a 2017 JKU Sahara 15,000miles with a 2.5 teraflex budget boost spacer lift and falcon shocks front and rear. Besides that the suspension is stock. I am running 35” tires with a 1.5 spacer on all 4 wheels. I have a steel poison spyder front bumper and rear which adds a lot of weight as well as a steel roof rack with an awning attatchment. Can anyone recomend some suspension upgrades I could do to avoid extra stress on parts? My springs are stock still.
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Old Apr 26, 2020 | 03:04 PM
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Are you unhappy with the budget boost? is it not getting the job done currently? You can spend a couple grand on a nice lift that is along the same lines (2.5"), and really not gain any improved performance. Have you upgraded all your steering? I'd rather put money into that if you haven't yet. I'd rather buy wheels with proper backspacing so as to not mess around with spacers.
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 06:15 AM
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if you want to avoid stress on your suspension put the factory tires back on.
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 06:25 AM
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I have only added a front steering falcon stabilizer. What other steering upgrades can I do?
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
if you want to avoid stress on your suspension put the factory tires back on.
oh awesome thanks bud
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 06:28 AM
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That was a waste of money. Tie rod, drag link, and track bar will firm up the steering. I would recommend either Synergy or Metal Cloak. The new Metal Cloak links are damn nice.
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JKU GUY
oh awesome thanks bud
I just answered your question. There are no suspension upgrades that are going to "remove the stress" on your suspension due to bigger tires and more weight.
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 08:34 AM
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Your setup is fine. Just replace things as they wear and/or break depending on how you offroad your JK.
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
That was a waste of money. Tie rod, drag link, and track bar will firm up the steering. I would recommend either Synergy or Metal Cloak. The new Metal Cloak links are damn nice.
thanks ill check it out. Easy enough to install at home or is it better for shop to do it
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 09:53 AM
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If you have the right size wrenches it is a DIY project.
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