rdubb1031

Sorry this took so long.

So there are many places to consider when lifting over 3" and cost does get pretty significant. If you don't do hard core trails and you are only targeting 35's I'd look at staying in the 2.5"-3" range. Here are some thoughts on why. When I lifted mine, I thought I'd stick with my 295's. lifted it with the TF 2.5" coil/shock. Instantly the "extras" started. the new tires started to pop my tailgate, so I had to purchase a tire carrier. After about a year I noticed my steering was a little "loose". Took it in and all of my my Trackbar, tie rods, ball joints and drag link ends were worn and needed replacing. Now this is probably a bit of being a 2007 but the added tire size surely expedited this process. So I replaced all of these. While I was under there I also noticed my driveshaft had a nice "ring" to it from scraping my skidplate. Keep in mine this was with only a 2.5" lift and no quick discos. So I replaced my driveshaft with an aftermarket one. Then just for fun I added extended brake lines as I noticed when I did disco these were too short. While I was under there I added 1" spacers as I thought I had some sag in my springs. (turns out my springs and original shocks were shot, so I did have sag, however, TF replaced them and when I got new ones in I went well over 4" off lift). I ended up adding the AEV drop brackets to help the ride and steering until I could afford full control arms..

Moral of this story, is if you don't have the time, resources, or desire to truly build up your JK, I'd stick w/ 2.5". I had enough problems with 2.5" and 3.5" made it only worse. With that said, One thing you could do is remove the stock spacers up front, add in the 2" TF leveling spacer and TF 2.5" coil in the front and the 1" TF leving spacer and 2.5" coil in the rear. I'd put money that this setup would take out your rake.. if not, just purchase new spacers for the front or rear only and save some cash. This is if you want to get in to the issues I listed above when lifting over 3".

Everyone on here will have a different experience lfiting their JK but this is what I went through. I've had my 3.5" of lift for almost a year and my 2.5" kit for almost 2 1/2 years. Overall its been fun, but has been constant work trying to dial it in. I love the look of it and its capabilities are phenomenal, but the headache of trying to figure out what is constantly wrong is annoying. I wish I had about $2000 more to fine tune it (Control arms, rear trackbar) but I don't so it is what it is. Not to mention I'm hoping my stock D30 will last.

So here's a couple of pictures. I've put all mods on hold as we're expecting our second kid and I'm stuck between making it work for a family or selling and going another route. Should I keep it, this spring will be more mods to "dial it in".. if you have any specific questions, let me know...

3.5" of lift


2.5" of lift

SCHLEPPN02

Thanks for sharing rdubb1031, I'm sure that will help a few people (including me).

TeraFlex

I'm sure I can get those replaced under warranty for you.

crawdaddy

Any Pics? i have a 2dr with 2.5 Terraflex coil lift and I am thinking about going with some flat fenders.

rdubb1031

Keep in mind this was my experience, but as we all know, everyone's experience is different. I knew going in to the 3.5" of lift my brakes, driveshaft, steering would have all been an issue, so I just fixed it first. I still need the rear trackbar as the one I have get some weird torque to it. Also, I'd love to flip my drag link and get my steering stabilizer up to help with alignment, but I can't find the exact info I need from Currie to figure out how to do this. (they have very poor customer service imho) Also, I'd love to do control arms, but thats a big number. I haven't even gotten in to the rockers, roof rack, and other items I want to add..

doc307

I sent you a PM. Man that would be awesome if you could get them replaced.
I don't have very many miles on the lift and continue to be impressed with the
kit as a whole.