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Teraflex 2.5" Coil BB or 3" Suspension System?

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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Default Teraflex 2.5" Coil BB or 3" Suspension System?

I have read so much on here about both, I have pretty much made up my mind that I am going to go with Teraflex for my lift but I cannot decide on which one to go with.
I am looking at these 2, the 2.5" BB with shocks or the 3" suspension system with shocks and would get the front and rear adjustable track bars, and also front lower and rear upper flexarms at least for either.
Just looking for a little more suggestions, comments, help, or whatever advice you would like to give. Any pro's or cons I should consider between the 2? How much lift do both these actually give?
I will be getting 35's (but will run stock 32" BFG's till can get the new shoes), my '07 has 4.10s, and a 6spd with the MBRP relocated exhaust (which sounds great).
Thanks in advance for all comments, advice or what have you.?
Like I said these are the 2 I am looking at just need to make that final decision between the 2........
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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Just remember with the 2.5" you won't have to make any driveline changes. With the 3" you might. At least I think that's right. The Teraflex kits usually give more than the advertised amount of lift. If you don't plan on wanting to change driveshafts, you might want go with the 2.5".
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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i have the 3 inch and i the only think i had to do was a front adjustable stack bar and the TF bracket in the back that i welded to the axle housing other than that i did not have to do anything i did however get longer brake lines just because i never had a great experience with drop brackets.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Then I may well be wrong about the driveshafts.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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I would do the 2.5" coil lift over the BB. It will give you better articulation, ride and about an extra inch. You will be able to clear 35's.

I have the 3" lift and love it. I have not bought control arms or track bars and it rides ok. I will be ordering front lowers soon though.

If you have a 4 door you shouldn't need new shafts, with a 2 door you might.

Here it is right after the install

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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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I have a 4dr 6spd so thought I read that I would not need new driveshafts. No matter which I choose would go with new coils, just for that reason of better articulation.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sully151
I would do the 2.5" coil lift over the BB. It will give you better articulation, ride and about an extra inch. You will be able to clear 35's.

I have the 3" lift and love it. I have not bought control arms or track bars and it rides ok. I will be ordering front lowers soon though.

If you have a 4 door you shouldn't need new shafts, with a 2 door you might.

Here it is right after the install

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Great lookin Jeep, sully!
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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i think you are right but . but i read a few posts that people used the stock shafts for over a year before they had to get new ones im going to wait as long as i can so i can save a few $$ im sure it will bite me in the ass one of these days but i have not really done any crazy trail rides since i got the jeep so im not worried until the time comes
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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A lot of people have been twistin driveshafts in half too. That's something else to keep in mind when you go with bigger tires and more gear.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
Great lookin Jeep, sully!
Thanks, You should see it now that I have my Shrockworks rails and LoD rear on it
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