Teraflex LA upgrade kit, EVO coilovers, and 37's on my Unlimited Rubi
11-16-2008, 08:40 AM
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11-16-2008, 01:33 PM
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I thought it was a separate item.
Can anyone clear this up for me,, I am about to order the same kit and don't want to purchase a second high steer kit unnecessarily.
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11-19-2008, 08:24 PM
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Just got back from picking the Jeep up from Off Road Evolution. It now has Mel's 14" coilover setup front and rear, as well as Mel's rock sliders. I still need longer sway bar links in front as we ran out of time (I had to get going) and didn't switch them out prior to putting it on the ramp. We put it on their ramp (30 degree ramp) and Andrew, Off Road Evolution's engineer scored it at 1120. That is with short sway bar links preventing full droop as well as having 35 psi in all four tires. So it should do a little better once new links are installed and the tires are aired down. I will honestly say that this Jeep drives better than my wife's Jeep which has the stock suspension on it. For anyone who has doubts that these coilovers work on the street as well as they do the dirt, set those concerns aside. On surface streets they soak up all the little road imperfections better than the stock suspension does. At freeway speed this Jeep rides unbelievably well and tracks straight as an arrow. And get this, I went out this evening and tried to get the ESP to activate and it wont, even on the freeway cloverleafs where it normally would! This Jeep kicks serious ass thanks to Mel and his guys!
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11-19-2008, 08:38 PM
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Just got back from picking the Jeep up from Off Road Evolution. It now has Mel's 14" coilover setup front and rear, as well as Mel's rock sliders. I still need longer sway bar links in front as we ran out of time (I had to get going) and didn't switch them out prior to putting it on the ramp. We put it on their ramp (30 degree ramp) and Andrew, Off Road Evolution's engineer scored it at 1120. That is with short sway bar links preventing full droop as well as having 35 psi in all four tires. So it should do a little better once new links are installed and the tires are aired down. I will honestly say that this Jeep drives better than my wife's Jeep which has the stock suspension on it. For anyone who has doubts that these coilovers work on the street as well as they do the dirt, set those concerns aside. On surface streets they soak up all the little road imperfections better than the stock suspension does. At freeway speed this Jeep rides unbelievably well and tracks straight as an arrow. And get this, I went out this evening and tried to get the ESP to activate and it wont, even on the freeway cloverleafs where it normally would! This Jeep kicks seriously ass thanks to Mel and his guys!
Seriously...VERY NICE
I want this kit! But does it really matter who installs this kit. If I lived in the continental US, I would travel across the country to have Mel and his crew install but I live in Puerto Rico and to send my JK by boat round trip would be insane. I'm better off buying a new jeep in California, have Mel set me up, then ship her to PR. That too is insane
Even more cause I actually thought about it Don't get me wrong. My mechs here are good, but in my opinion whom better to install this kit than its creator. This kit is on my wish list. 
Hey Mel! Wanna come to PR for a week?
They say its like Hawaii, but with out the volcanos.
11-20-2008, 06:16 AM
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The #1600440 kit is available by itself, but it is included in the 6" LA kit. I have it on mine with 4" LA kit.
12-24-2008, 03:48 PM
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12-24-2008, 06:48 PM
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My gosh... I love this Jeep. It appears as if it sits higher now with the rear EVOLever setup than it did before. Is that the case? or optical illusion?
Any clue what I would tell someone when ordering coilovers to make sure I get a good spring rate that can set me at about the height pictured in the first setup?
That looks perfect for 37's.
Any clue what I would tell someone when ordering coilovers to make sure I get a good spring rate that can set me at about the height pictured in the first setup?
That looks perfect for 37's.
12-24-2008, 07:22 PM
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My gosh... I love this Jeep. It appears as if it sits higher now with the rear EVOLever setup than it did before. Is that the case? or optical illusion?
Any clue what I would tell someone when ordering coilovers to make sure I get a good spring rate that can set me at about the height pictured in the first setup?
That looks perfect for 37's.
Any clue what I would tell someone when ordering coilovers to make sure I get a good spring rate that can set me at about the height pictured in the first setup?
That looks perfect for 37's.
When you place your order you will get the right spring rate and valving for you individual needs.
Tim chose to raise his ride height, with the Evo coil over systems this is a simple adjustment about 15 min
Mel