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3" TeraFlex Lift Kit Question - Need Advice on included spacers

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Old 07-30-2010 | 07:19 PM
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Default 3" TeraFlex Lift Kit Question - Need Advice on included spacers

So I ended up getting a really good deal on a lightly used 3" TF lift kit last week for my 08 Unlimited. I've had my eye on a 2.5" for the longest time but the deal on this 3" was just too good to pass up and is a more complete kit. Issue is, is that I know I don't want to go over 33" tires (with my 3.73 gears) so 3" might be a little overkill. Looking through the installation instructions between the 2.5" and 3" kits, the 3" kit includes a a 1" poly spacer or isolator for each coil spring that the 2.5" doesn't. Do these spacers actually need to be used? They aren't even included on the 2.5" kit. Just thought by leaving these out and just using the factory isolators, I wouldn't net as much lift but still have a great lift on the vehicle!
Any thoughts?
Old 07-31-2010 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by timotay
So I ended up getting a really good deal on a lightly used 3" TF lift kit last week for my 08 Unlimited. I've had my eye on a 2.5" for the longest time but the deal on this 3" was just too good to pass up and is a more complete kit. Issue is, is that I know I don't want to go over 33" tires (with my 3.73 gears) so 3" might be a little overkill. Looking through the installation instructions between the 2.5" and 3" kits, the 3" kit includes a a 1" poly spacer or isolator for each coil spring that the 2.5" doesn't. Do these spacers actually need to be used? They aren't even included on the 2.5" kit. Just thought by leaving these out and just using the factory isolators, I wouldn't net as much lift but still have a great lift on the vehicle!
Any thoughts?
I did not use mine.
Old 07-31-2010 | 08:36 AM
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I didn't use them for 2 years, then I put 37's on. Now I have the 1/2" in the back and a 1" in the front. Make sure you got the axle mount rear trackbar bracket, the kits first came out with a frame mounted one. Also get the Rock Krawler
degree wedges for your rear axle for $25-$30. David has them at Northridge 4x4.
I missed that you're in Canada, call Stan at Northridge 4x4.

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Old 07-31-2010 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Alaska-HWY JK
I didn't use them for 2 years, then I put 37's on. Now I have the 1/2" in the back and a 1" in the front. Make sure you got the axle mount rear trackbar bracket, the kits first came out with a frame mounted one. Also get the Rock Krawler
degree wedges for your rear axle for $25-$30. David has them at Northridge 4x4.
I missed that you're in Canada, call Stan at Northridge 4x4.
Oh yes, it came with the axle mount rear trackbar bracket... That's what I did like about it as well. All I need is a front adjustable trackbar and I am good to go. I'll leave out the spacers for now. In the instructions, it says to use the poly spacers and leave off the factory isolators unless you plan on carrying a lot of weight. Thanks for the advice gentlemen! I'll be posting some before and after pics sometime this month.
Old 07-31-2010 | 09:00 PM
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ok dude i been thinking the same on tires size since i live in NYC and my is my DD so i can go to crazy i want to go with 35s but i been toll 33s will take a less damage on my jeep since driving on tha city with big tires will damage it faster in the long run so i thing on going with 3 inch teraflex and 33s and put the 35s when going off-roading

2010 unlimited auto 3.73 i found this pic on the forums and this also this let me know if this helps

3 inch teraflex on 33s more pic on the site


https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...-quot-Makeover



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