Any opinions on the Teraflex Speedbumps?

NFRs2000NYC said:

Hey guys, I'd like to add something to my AEV kit to make driving on washboard and bumpy surfaces a bit more comfortable and maybe even improve control...I've heard that these things can do just that, but would love to hear some opinions from anyone that has actually used em.

I read this article, but it's just an installation how to rather than an actual review...but Eddie, it seems like you obviously have experience with them, what's your opinion?

http://project-jk.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=190556

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piginajeep said:

It's a foam in a can, I'd pass

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Sharkey said:

I haven't run them, but the two people I know who did were not impressed and had wished they didn't install them.

Edit: if I remember correctly, they are nothing more than a hunk of crappy rubber.

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pastorwug said:

Not cheap, and need to have welding done, but much better choice:
http://www.offroadevolution.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=KING

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NFRs2000NYC said:

I guess that's true, but do they function as advertised? From a physics standpoint, it seems having nothing there (OEM style) vs something that can slow the uptravel of the axle contribute to an improved feeling on washboard and prevent that bottoming out slam? Forgive my ignorace, but doesn't king have similar units?

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wayoflife said:

I've run them and was far from impressed. Just driving around town, they would tap the bump stop pads and offer a harshness that was less than desirable. As mentioned, they are nothing more than foam in a can but, if you're set in them, I do have a write up that will help you to install them. Of course, I personally would waste your money on them.

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pastorwug said:

Don't you mean you personally would NOT waste your money on them?

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piginajeep said:

It's a foam in a can, I'd pass

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wayoflife said:

I've run them and was far from impressed. Just driving around town, they would tap the bump stop pads and offer a harshness that was less than desirable. As mentioned, they are nothing more than foam in a can but, if you're set in them, I do have a write up that will help you to install them. Of course, I personally wouldn't waste your money on them.

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NFRs2000NYC said:

Thats enough for me. I'm definitely not set on them whatsoever. Do you think I would see a benefit from the King units on a Jeep that is mostly daily driven and only wheeled out west once or twice a year? Is it a worthwhile upgrade in your eyes, or will I not notice a big difference?

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wayoflife said:

Honestly, no. Air bumps are really a kind of secondary suspension made to absorb BIG hits when bombing through the desert. Based on what I'm hearing from you, I would recommend saving your money and just running the factory jounce stops.

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wayoflife said:

I've run them and was far from impressed. Just driving around town, they would tap the bump stop pads and offer a harshness that was less than desirable. As mentioned, they are nothing more than foam in a can but, if you're set in them, I do have a write up that will help you to install them. Of course, I personally wouldn't waste your money on them.

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into_the_void said:

I currently drive a 2012 JKU Rubi with these on. They are total crap, but were already installed when i bought it. The jeep has just over 10k miles and the front ones are already shot. Are the King bump stops an easy replacement for these? Im ready to replace them and would like to be able to just bolt in some king or fox bump stops in the coil tower. I would like to avoid cutting and welding.

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wayoflife said:

Up front, the Kings are easy to install but, you would have needed to cut your jounce stop cups off as there would be no way to get it in otherwise. However, being that you already have Speed Bumps, they will be cut off already. I'm not 100% sure but, you should be able to install Kings in their place without too much fuss. I would contact Off Road Evolution as they not only sell them but, will be able to provide a more absolute answer as well. Now, for the rear, that's a different story. There is no good easy, no cutting and no welding solution here. I would just return your setup back to stock as it shouldn't be that hard to do. Just make sure to install bump stop extensions on the axle to accommodate the amount of lift you have.

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