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TeraFlex 2.5" Budget
Boost Lift Kit Install on the
jeepfan.com JK Wrangler Unlimited
Project Index
Introduction
Installing the Front
Installing the Rear
Some
playing around, images, and review
jeepfan.com JK equipped with
the TeraFlex lift
We decided on a
budget lift for the jeepfan.com JK. The JK sees more
street than trail for now and the stock ride is nice.
The JK Unlimited Rubicon sits good but a little boost will
make any Jeep look more stout.
The lift of
choice was a TeraFlex 2.5" Budget Boost, this is a complete
kit that requires no modification or drilling. The kit
we chose also features special shock adapters so the stock
shocks can be reused. The Rubicon is factory equipped
with gas charged shocks designed for off road use, it would
be a shame to not use them.
We picked up the
kit from
OK Auto 4WD & Tire in
Stewartsville, NJ and dug into the install.
First let's
look at what's in the kit.
We were a bit uneasy about
the shock adapters but after inspection the components are
very well built and will take trail use.
Next, some
before and after numbers.
We measured some points on
the Jeep to get some before and after figures to see how
well the kit lives up to it's lift claim. Typically a
spacer lift is very accurate due to the design.
|
Location |
Before |
After |
|
Front Bumper - Screw hole for the front license
plate. |
21
1/8" |
24 1/8" |
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Passenger side door opening sill. |
18
3/4" |
21" |
| Rear
tow hook - bottom. |
23" |
25 1/2" |
The lift did
net the 2.5" and then some. I expect it may settle
a bit from the springs being stretched out for a while.
Next,
Installing the Front
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