Is this just a common problem with 2012 and newer Jeeps? I have an 08 unlimited with just 1.75 Daystar spacers and Teraflex 1.25 body lift. I was looking at getting the same Teraflex 2.5 kit. Sorry to thread jack.
Ok. Gotcha.
Why hasn't anyone suggested lower control arm relocation brackets ?
Since the OP has stated he's a road warrior, would they be a better option vs new adjustable control arms ?
Why hasn't anyone suggested lower control arm relocation brackets ?
Since the OP has stated he's a road warrior, would they be a better option vs new adjustable control arms ?
No they aren't troll. Go away.
Why hasn't anyone suggested lower control arm relocation brackets ?
Since the OP has stated he's a road warrior, would they be a better option vs new adjustable control arms ?
So back to my original question... If i get 3+ out of the lift, should I add/adjust something to compensate? The last shop recommend front arms and something else if I got over 3". What should I monitor for noise, wear, or something else? Should I gain weight to compensate?
I have installed this lift. I went with the shock adapters and the factory rubi shocks. I don't know how much lift I actually got as I have never measured it. But with the adapters and factory shocks it should help to keep the front axle drooping out as much and the front driveshaft getting into the exhaust. That doesn't solve the driveshaft being at a greater angle though. I prob have close to 10k miles on it and I haven't had issues with the front shaft as of yet. I will say though, I haven't done a lot of wheeling/flexing it really.
Think some of it is also a combination of everything. At 3 inches of actual lift, a front driveshaft is recommended. At 3 inches adjustable lower control arms are also recommended for caster issues.
Like I said though, I have this same lift and haven't changed my arms, driveshaft, or done a drag link flip kit. I do have a Warn Powerplant winch in an EVO 1/4 pounder bumper so I may have got only 2.5 inches out of mine. It doesn't look like it has changed before and after the winch though.
I'm running this lift, and I netted 2.5 inches in the front and 1.5 inches in the back, but I've added a lot of weight to bring it down from what other people net on the Internet. My drive shaft has plenty of clearance and the angle doesn't seem off enough to worry about it
Kind of gave up on this thread. My questions seem to always net the same responses. No matter what I do to my Jeep, its doooomed... Apparently there is no way to safely and reliably raise a jeep and all kits apparently just lead to problems...
As I said I lowered alot of trucks, air bags, 4-links etc.. know a bit about suspension, but not 4x4 suspension. Did all my work myself and with friends, when I had them. Have no friends with raise jeeps, or friends for that matter, so have to really on the lovely internet.
I opted for the coil kit because I plan on adding new bumpers, already have a huge smittybilt storage vault in back, hard top, im fat, and will be eventually running 35" with a spare on the back. I figured with all that weight, coils have a better chance of not causing me to hate my jeeps ride quality. Yes, a budget boost may work, but I lowered many trucks, some with budget lowering kits, spring compressors, etc... All of which where never as good as putting a little more $ down and replacing stock parts.
Went to 3 local 4x4/jeep/custom shops and talked to people at all 3.
The first recommend a budget boost, but said most people come back within a year and want to upgrade. But the shop gave me some options, price ranges etc...
The next shop wouldn't even suggest any kit that was under 1800 and nothing below 3". And install was another 1000 or so. They didn't want to really discuss the kits and lift, I was just another customer to make $ off of.
The last shop gave me many options and suggestions, let me ask many stupid noob questions, but let me choose my poison. I opted for the Teraflex kit because if it give me a bit more then 2.5 and then with added weight comes down a bit, i figured I would be sitting good. But not all the add-ons/mods will be done immediately. Will be running stock wheels & tires for a bit and bumpers will eventually get added.
So back to my original question... If i get 3+ out of the lift, should I add/adjust something to compensate? The last shop recommend front arms and something else if I got over 3". What should I monitor for noise, wear, or something else? Should I gain weight to compensate?