Hey guys. So I just bought a 2016 JKU and already have the bug to start ripping it apart and making it my own. I'm looking for a suspension that doesn't break the bank but won't make daily driving terrible. My budget for a kit is around $1,200 so if there are any suggestions please feel free to persuade me on another kit!

Jeep use:

• Daily driver
• Camping spot (easy to get to with no extreme crawling necessary)
• Beach driving

I am deciding between the TeraFlex 2.5" kit with their 9550 shocks or the MetalCloak 2.5" kit with added fox shocks. The Teraflex kit is cheaper and comes with shocks, but the MetalCloak kit can be made into their "game changer" kit with more time and money.

 

I've run the teraflex 2.5" kit. In my opinion always skip this kit and go to the next choice, lol. The ride is harsh and the flex lacking.

 

Metalcloak is my choice. Running 2.5" on 2-door JK. I have also installed their 3.5" on a JKU. Both great options. I'd suggest the 3.5" for the 4-door...just my two cents. Gig 'em!

 

There are so many options from TeraFlex. Which one would you go with? Most lift I would do is 3". What if I added the their adjustable trackbar to their 2.5" kit and better shocks...think that would take away the harsh ride?

I love the design of their Dual Rate coils and their control arms. I think this kit would be a great starter kit that could be easily added on to in the future. Going to be a hard decision between the two!

 

If you plan in any weight go with MC. Their coils will handle the weight better. On a lighter rig TF.

 

Weight would come later in the process. I don't plan on adding anything other than rails to my Jeep for awhile. Have you had any experience with a MC kit? If so, how's the highway driving?

 

I dont no. From what i gather MC coils will
Net about 1" more on a lighter jeep. The ride may be a little firmer to. This goes for most coil springs.

 

Alright, thank you. I appreciate the help! This is my first Jeep that I will be putting a lift on so I'm trying to do a lot of research before just buying a lift and slapping on some bigger tires.

I'll post up what I decide on once I make that decision. Should be within the next couple of months.

 

Just to throw another name out there. I'm running a rubicon express 2.5 kit with fox 2.0's and it rides better than factory. Price isn't bad either.

 

I've seen good reviews on those kits. I feel like there are a ton of kits with around the same qualities. Its going to come to me narrowing it down and weighing the pros and cons of each. Thanks for the info, I'll look up this kit and compare!