Teraflex BB Shocks?
10-27-2008 | 06:12 PM
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Teraflex BB Shocks?
Hey guys,
So im looking into the Teraflex 2.5" budget boost but im not sure what to do as far as shocks go. I have the sahara with the factor upgraded, "HD suspension with gas shocks" and im curious whether these would be sufficient for the boost or whether i should just go ahead and purchase the shocks kit?
So im looking into the Teraflex 2.5" budget boost but im not sure what to do as far as shocks go. I have the sahara with the factor upgraded, "HD suspension with gas shocks" and im curious whether these would be sufficient for the boost or whether i should just go ahead and purchase the shocks kit?
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10-27-2008 | 06:28 PM
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Really depends on what you plan on doing in the JK. I too debated BB vs Spring lift. I went with the spring lift, put it on Saturday and ended up with almost 4" lift out of a 2.5" Coil Spring Lift Kit. The BB will not help you if your front end is raked. mine was because of a bumper and winch so I had to go with the spring lift.
I am very glad I did.
I am very glad I did.
10-27-2008 | 06:31 PM
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Really depends on what you plan on doing in the JK. I too debated BB vs Spring lift. I went with the spring lift, put it on Saturday and ended up with almost 4" lift out of a 2.5" Coil Spring Lift Kit. The BB will not help you if your front end is raked. mine was because of a bumper and winch so I had to go with the spring lift.
I am very glad I did.
I am very glad I did.
And thanks for the input spillage glad to hear it is workikng for someone
Anyone else?
10-28-2008 | 07:09 AM
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The heavy-duty shocks are the rubicon shocks and I've heard (from Teraflex themselves actually) that they will be fine with the extensions. The teraflex shocks are more recommended to replace the light-duty shocks in the base X and Sahara models.
Quote:
"I work with Joe at TeraFlex and noticed your thread here. I just put a 2-1/2" kit on my new 4dr Rubicon and I chose the adapters. The Rubicon shocks are a high quality shock and would compare with any mono tube aftermarket shock out there. I think the ride is great and I have run all the lifts TeraFlex makes.
Why Jeep has so many spring options is a good question. When you look at the part number identification tags on the springs you'll see that the rear springs have a different number from the left to right side. With the fuel take fully on one side of the JK the loaded to unloaded tank could make a difference of about 160-175 lbs which may explain the two springs. So that contributes to the many different numbers. Different tire options and equipment packages are the explanation Jeep will give you. At TeraFlex we test the springs ourselves and try various rates until we find the one WE LIKE the best for what we do with our Jeeps. Our shocks are valved to fit our springs but we used the factory Rubicon shock as a base line to begin with so the fact that a Rubicon rides very well with a TeraFlex 2-1/2 spring kit with adapters is no surprise.
In my opinion if you planned to move up to a TeraFlex 3" or 4" kit in the future long or short arm, I would buy the 2-1/2" kit with the TeraFlex shocks because the shocks are the same in all three kits. It could save you from replacing the shocks later. If you’re going to run the 2-1/2 kit only then I would just get the adapters. If you ever destroy a factory Rubicon shock you can contact Joe and get a new take off cheap. We usually have some available. If your shocks are the “Blue” ones then they are the mono tube shocks and will do well with the adapters. If you have the black shocks then your shocks are light duty and you may consider getting the kit with the shocks. "
Quote:
"I work with Joe at TeraFlex and noticed your thread here. I just put a 2-1/2" kit on my new 4dr Rubicon and I chose the adapters. The Rubicon shocks are a high quality shock and would compare with any mono tube aftermarket shock out there. I think the ride is great and I have run all the lifts TeraFlex makes.
Why Jeep has so many spring options is a good question. When you look at the part number identification tags on the springs you'll see that the rear springs have a different number from the left to right side. With the fuel take fully on one side of the JK the loaded to unloaded tank could make a difference of about 160-175 lbs which may explain the two springs. So that contributes to the many different numbers. Different tire options and equipment packages are the explanation Jeep will give you. At TeraFlex we test the springs ourselves and try various rates until we find the one WE LIKE the best for what we do with our Jeeps. Our shocks are valved to fit our springs but we used the factory Rubicon shock as a base line to begin with so the fact that a Rubicon rides very well with a TeraFlex 2-1/2 spring kit with adapters is no surprise.
In my opinion if you planned to move up to a TeraFlex 3" or 4" kit in the future long or short arm, I would buy the 2-1/2" kit with the TeraFlex shocks because the shocks are the same in all three kits. It could save you from replacing the shocks later. If you’re going to run the 2-1/2 kit only then I would just get the adapters. If you ever destroy a factory Rubicon shock you can contact Joe and get a new take off cheap. We usually have some available. If your shocks are the “Blue” ones then they are the mono tube shocks and will do well with the adapters. If you have the black shocks then your shocks are light duty and you may consider getting the kit with the shocks. "
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10-28-2008 | 09:06 AM
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left and right springs
Great info on the left and right springs, explains why so many different springs. I changed my X 2 door springs and shocks for 4 door Rubicon springs and shocks- I'll have to figure out if I got the left and right - right. Joe
10-28-2008 | 12:07 PM
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If I may add my two cents too; I have the Teraflex 2.5 BB kit but I've changed out my front springs to 3.5" and I am about to change out my rear springs too. I do (did) have the 9550 Teraflex shocks installed until I decided that I wanted some adjustible shocks. I ended up buying the ProComp MX6's and while they do ride nice and perform well offroad and onroad, they have broken twice now. The upper bushing on the rear shocks breaks and while I was waiting for the new MX6's to come in, I put back in my 9550's and I was like WOW! These things ride better than I remembered. So my point to this story is, the Teraflex shock performs very well and I think they ride just about as good as the MX6's do. So for the money, I'd say go with the Teraflex 9550's. Teraflex over all, make a GREAT product.
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10-28-2008 | 02:05 PM
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The heavy-duty shocks are the rubicon shocks and I've heard (from Teraflex themselves actually) that they will be fine with the extensions. The teraflex shocks are more recommended to replace the light-duty shocks in the base X and Sahara models.
Quote:
"I work with Joe at TeraFlex and noticed your thread here. I just put a 2-1/2" kit on my new 4dr Rubicon and I chose the adapters. The Rubicon shocks are a high quality shock and would compare with any mono tube aftermarket shock out there. I think the ride is great and I have run all the lifts TeraFlex makes.
Why Jeep has so many spring options is a good question. When you look at the part number identification tags on the springs you'll see that the rear springs have a different number from the left to right side. With the fuel take fully on one side of the JK the loaded to unloaded tank could make a difference of about 160-175 lbs which may explain the two springs. So that contributes to the many different numbers. Different tire options and equipment packages are the explanation Jeep will give you. At TeraFlex we test the springs ourselves and try various rates until we find the one WE LIKE the best for what we do with our Jeeps. Our shocks are valved to fit our springs but we used the factory Rubicon shock as a base line to begin with so the fact that a Rubicon rides very well with a TeraFlex 2-1/2 spring kit with adapters is no surprise.
In my opinion if you planned to move up to a TeraFlex 3" or 4" kit in the future long or short arm, I would buy the 2-1/2" kit with the TeraFlex shocks because the shocks are the same in all three kits. It could save you from replacing the shocks later. If you’re going to run the 2-1/2 kit only then I would just get the adapters. If you ever destroy a factory Rubicon shock you can contact Joe and get a new take off cheap. We usually have some available. If your shocks are the “Blue” ones then they are the mono tube shocks and will do well with the adapters. If you have the black shocks then your shocks are light duty and you may consider getting the kit with the shocks. "
Quote:
"I work with Joe at TeraFlex and noticed your thread here. I just put a 2-1/2" kit on my new 4dr Rubicon and I chose the adapters. The Rubicon shocks are a high quality shock and would compare with any mono tube aftermarket shock out there. I think the ride is great and I have run all the lifts TeraFlex makes.
Why Jeep has so many spring options is a good question. When you look at the part number identification tags on the springs you'll see that the rear springs have a different number from the left to right side. With the fuel take fully on one side of the JK the loaded to unloaded tank could make a difference of about 160-175 lbs which may explain the two springs. So that contributes to the many different numbers. Different tire options and equipment packages are the explanation Jeep will give you. At TeraFlex we test the springs ourselves and try various rates until we find the one WE LIKE the best for what we do with our Jeeps. Our shocks are valved to fit our springs but we used the factory Rubicon shock as a base line to begin with so the fact that a Rubicon rides very well with a TeraFlex 2-1/2 spring kit with adapters is no surprise.
In my opinion if you planned to move up to a TeraFlex 3" or 4" kit in the future long or short arm, I would buy the 2-1/2" kit with the TeraFlex shocks because the shocks are the same in all three kits. It could save you from replacing the shocks later. If you’re going to run the 2-1/2 kit only then I would just get the adapters. If you ever destroy a factory Rubicon shock you can contact Joe and get a new take off cheap. We usually have some available. If your shocks are the “Blue” ones then they are the mono tube shocks and will do well with the adapters. If you have the black shocks then your shocks are light duty and you may consider getting the kit with the shocks. "
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