TeraFlex Tech: Choosing a Lift For Your Jeep

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You've picked tires, now it's time to choose a lift. Dennis and Jenn, with the help of TeraFlex's R&D department, guide us to the best lift choice for our Jeep and lifestyle.
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[@jonqn]

One of the most informative and helpful wrangler videos on youtube

[@vintran2106]

You the only vietnamese that like off road" now I'm in to off road too... All the rest of vietnamese don't even got the truck or suv got dirt.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

2.5" lift with 34/35s is a great all round combo.

[@stinger5800]

Do you need a front end alignment with a 2.5 lift?

[@teraflexsuspensions]

​@@stinger5800 Only if you add adjustable control arms. If you are re-using factory or using a preset control arm you do not need an alignment.

[@anthonyowens1555]

I agree

[@jimmyt7514]

I just want to Thank Teraflex staff for being the, I recently purchase a lift kit for a Jeep through extreme terrain, when the mechanic open the boxes, peinados there were two links missing for the front sway bar, so my daughter call extreme terrain to let them know, about the parts missing , Extreme Terrain, told her to call Teraflex wich she did, Teraflex staff didn't hesitate to replace the parts no questions asked , Teraflex is the best equipment in the market, we are very satisfied with their product, I would definitely recommend this product and their staff. Thank you Teraflex , keep up the good work....

[@teraflexsuspensions]

+Jimmy T Thank you! That means a lot!

[@mmahtnart8986]

In October I bought a 24' Wrangler sport 4 Dr. 2.0L auto that came with a 3.5" TeraFlex lift on 35" Nitto's and 18" Fuel's. It's a street Jeep. A daily driver. I never plan on going off road. It drives very well and I like it. I love the stance (-;

[@yatta5000]

This has been by far the best and most helpful video for lift information even 9 years later

[@teraflexsuspensions]

We're so happy to hear that!

[@RubiconUnlimited]

Love that you covered all the bases with pros and cons.

[@dragonclaw88]

thumbs up just for the awesome kid crawling in that jeep...look on his face..priceless

[@jGradyw]

This is such a great video. Answered many, maybe all, of my questions regarding tire size and lift. Jeff Mock is the voice of practicality and reason...listen to the elders.

[@josephdietrich1700]

I don't own a jeep but enjoy wheeling in my Tahoe and Unimog. This has got to be one of the best vids I've seen in regards to lift, with some great opinions and solutions. Great job guys!!!

[@partsbreakers9790]

On KZbin, I've seen some of the most useful and instructional wrangler videos. But I think this video is one of the greatest.

[@frogbear02]

ive always been told "go as high as you have to, but as low as you can". the olds used to run some hardcore trails in stock vehicles. 33 inch tires were massssive for the rubicon back in the 60s (mind you that was BEFORE they started plowing all the obstacles down to gravel roads too, so it was even rougher than today) these days people think you cant get through more than a puddle and a pebble without 33s and a 4 inch lift, and while they for sure make it EASIER, its not REQUIRED. my daily driver, 4 cylinder, 1 inch lifted on 29s tj sport did great in moab. i wanna upgrade to a 2 inch on 31s, but you can for sure get through most things stock. you just gotta be a really picky line chooser. (that being said, im planning on getting a "rocks only" jeep that i can beef up with a 4 inch lift, 35s, more armour, 6 cyl, etc and not care about mileage, but point is you dont NEED it, it just takes some stress away XD)

[@smacdiesel]

Awesome video, I'l take a 2.5 lift with 35 tires. God Bless America!

[@pvmwarchief]

Why only 2.5?

[@brianmorales8169]

That's what I am looking into for the wife. Just not sure on what suspension lift yet.

[@ivanfromtheeast4709]

Brian Morales the sad thing is that on TJ/LJ you gotta go higher to even fit 35” so im looking at either 5.5 with 35s or 4.5 with 33s, but the look is just better than the jk in my opinion

[@dantebbetts1294]

I love how not once did they put down any size lift. To each is own. Thank you.

[@brianking2798]

On my 08 rubicon i have the teraflex 4.5 inch lift with the teraflex front and rear straight axle with 4:88 gearing running 37 mtr mastercraft its my dd does 80 mph just fine and smooth with the lift and tires i highly recommend teraflex for every one interested in hard core off roading rock crawling or just to transform your ride for a special look

[@jkcrawlers]

This has to be one of the best lift kit videos I've seen by far.

[@Xemis5]

Gotta love Jeff Mock. Look at the numbers. Watch the geometry issues, the axel issues, the gearing issues, drive train issues, and engine power issues. Be able to still get and still afford the groceries....

[@teraflexsuspensions]

3" with 35's.

[@scottkinderdine3317]

This is the best video on lifts thus so far.... Thanks for explaining things, now I know exactly what I'm getting.

[@mlevis05]

The best video of jeep suspension I have found. And there are a number of great vids here in KZbin so nice job guys! So much great info! Thanks!

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Thanks!!

[@GT4JB]

Thx T Crew and Dennis, One of the best videos ever seen for lifting your rig. Thx Folks It was great getting to meet you in Pomona Expo

[@SH-fi8sn]

Thank you guys so much for posting this! I just bought my first Jeep (04 TJ Sport) and I'm in love. I think a good portion of the fun is accessorizing and you guys just answered a ton of questions I had. Great video. I'll check out your other ones now, too!

[@teraflexsuspensions]

If you run a TeraFlex 6" kit, you will be able to run 38-40s. Use one of our 4" kits for 37's.

[@jasongolden2880]

I am new to jeep owner, now for a 7 months. I have a JLU Jeep Wrangler unlimited sport. Yes I am wanting to lift it, but I don’t want to lift it more than 2 1/2 and maybe run 33 or maybe 35 at most. I use my jeep for commuting as well as occasional off road to my favorite fishing hole. Advice is welcome

[@indridcold8433]

I chose a 4.5 inch SkyJacker Sport lift with a TeraFlex track bar and TeraFlex drag link, Procomp shock absorbers, and Bellyup transfer case skid plate kit with slip yoke eliminator. It took me eight hours to install with basic hand tools.

[@techychef]

FANTASTIC VIDEO! I just purchased a 2o12 Trail Rated Sahara... will be lifting eventually, but yes, need it to be somewhat "regular" for running around town for my business, family etc... Thanks for such high quality advice!

[@jecbans6848]

those wheels + ADD bumpers = awesome

[@Sami-rp7mf]

Just an awesome video. Once I get my jeep or the Bronco, I am buying one of these kits. TY

[@craigversetti5700]

Fantastic video guys !!!! Alot of education in here , will probably watch it over and over ....

[@b01tact10n]

I love my JKU TONKA 4 door w/a Dana60, I run 37x12.50r17's front and rear winches with relocated solenoids. Best ever do all easy to maintain Alaskan Bush Vehicles ever!

[@derekwlynn]

This is one of the most informative videos I've seen on here. Very impressive. I'm saving this one too my Jeep mods page

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Very glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johnelliott4521]

Fender change 2 inch body lift long arm 4 inch lift 37 in tires hurts milage a little but does well on off road.

[@markcosta4337]

I basically do like a moderate lift but keep it low he got up there with the high center of gravity you run into flip over issues. The other consideration is if you have to drive it everyday you got to keep it road friendly as well. Have a friend in casa grande who has a rock climber and he manages to flip it almost every time he goes out.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Contact our Customer Service Dept here at [e-mail] on your issues with that kit. They can help guide you to a better ride.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Thank you for watching these videos! TeraFlex has dealers in France,we can not post a web page link due to KZbin restrictions. Go to our website and look at the international dealer locator.

[@knightscape]

I’m watching this, great info. I’m a filmmaker... that opening outdoor shot’s audio could really benefit from a low cut/high pass filter to deal with the wind noise. My subwoofer was really kicking from it while I was watching.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@knightscape]

TeraFlexSuspensions you have great info presented in a fun way. I want to make sure you’re able to show your best :).

[@tc1uscg]

Put a 1.5 on my KK from JBA (old man emu) spring/shock and "A" arm replacement. Drives and handles great. Needed it BAD after putting full skids, series 2 rock sliders from JCR offroad and a 107lb front steel bumper (custom made). Went from just over 6inches ground clearance to 10 from bottom of front skid. Might go to 3 and add 31inch tires but no hurry as the current set up has improved it's ability greatly.

[@drfreedom11]

Hows that old man emu holding up? I considered it but my locale shop told me horror stories about their product. Hope that's not the case. Any pics posted of your build?

[@tc1uscg65]

drfreedom11 No problems so far. I got the springs and shocks. Also replaced the "A" arms (about 1/3 of the cost of the whole setup). Just put 235's duratracks on it. It's not a rock crawler but it's got enough lift to handle everything I've tossed at it. Rock rails from JCR offroad help too. Got pics so not sure how to get them to you w/o a email.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

That JK has a 3" short arm kit also installed that comes with new adjustable control arms plus they added our trackbars to it.

[@jonanjello]

I'd like to lift my 99 Wrangler and this video was very informative. Thank you.

[@Kyle072585]

Awesome vid!!! Have a 2013 Rubicon 10th anniversary and didn't really know where to start. My first jeep, and finding info is so overwhelming with all the magazines and websites for jeeps out there. This really steered me in the right direction.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Are you running 28-32 psi in your tires? What shocks are you running? Feel free to email us at [e-mail]

[@rigunlimitedx2987]

Awesome, nice tips, one day I'll get my rig to look like that

[@teraflexsuspensions]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheShinobiik11]

Teraflex rocks. This video was awesome, very informative. Thanks for all the work you put in to making your videos I don't know another company that puts in this kind of work to showcase their products except maybe AEV.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Either the 3" short arm kits or the 2.5" series is a great kit to go with.

[@derek6947]

I like the contrasting opinions. Good video.

[@DarkCloud_74]

Will be getting my Teraflex 2.5 Spring Lift in 2 months! Can't WAIT!

[@teraflexsuspensions]

As long as you install a 1" body lift or go with aftermarket flares with extra bumpstops.

[@rocks58]

Same as Joed569, thanks for the info! This video covers a lot of ground and does good to explain the need for various degrees of lift.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Both the 2.5" and 3" kits do not require any welding to them. The 3" will require more items such as a front adj trackbar and control arms vs. the 2.5" doesn't.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Yes it would be a great kit to start off with.

[@healthyamerican]

how did mark smith and the original jeepers jamboree crowd make it up the rubicon on stock vintage ww2 era jeeps? seems like these large builds we do today is making it too easy which takes away the challenge

[@teraflexsuspensions]

The 3" kit is just right for that, along with a set of 35's.

[@nicolaskabsy7007]

Love this! thank you for helping me make my decision as to where I would love to get my suspension kit from! I just got a brand new JL (2019!!) it’s my first new car, which I’m paying for myself as a reward from getting accepted into graduate school! I hope in the next few years I’ll be able to save enough to get a nice huge lift with some Dana 60s with 538 gears in them to go with some 38-40s! I love the way your jeeps look with this! So beefy and awesome!! Anyways thanks for this video, I was really struggling to find a good kit to get and this just settled my decision!!

[@jeepkid8068]

I’m drunk and I have no idea what I’m watching

[@tinas9992]

Lmfao 😁😁

[@funker419]

I am the little voice in your head, You must go buy a Jeep

[@TTGTanner]

😂😂😂

[@canyonrunner]

Are you able to do a ‘self-lift’? If so then go rub it in the dirt and purchase a Jeep lift kit and enjoy the show!

[@lucas.5am639]

Mandatory video for all Jeep owners.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

TeraFlex has the 2.5" coil kit with TeraFlex shocks for a 2DR #1251002.

[@antonioV96]

0:57 that hit followed by the “ahhh” I felt that

[@teraflexsuspensions]

😂

[@chuckasarus]

I really found this video very informative. Thank you.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Sorry our shop is closed due to our upcoming move. Check with Rollover Motorsports, they are a fantastic local TeraFlex dealer and installer.

[@hunteronnen5000]

i love the kind of jeeps where you can have a conversation like this with passengers. place- forest you- so, where do you guys want to go? passengers- I don't know.... you- just point somewhere. *passengers point to your jeep's 11 o'clock where you can see through brush the top of a extremely tall hill. you- ok *you make beeline straight for that hill top and you get there.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Off Road Warehouse is in that area with several stores.

[@Anthem127]

I love watching these videos. They are so well done :)

[@betoversace217]

Great video now I know I'm going with 17"x 35x 12.50 with a Mopar/Teraflex 3" short arm lift with the Fox shocks absorbers for my 2013.....Thanks so much for the video.

[@MrAsphaltassault]

I run the 4" short arm kit with monster track arms. This year I am correcting the steering geometry. That should be in the kit IMO or recommended at least. Just like the driveline is.

[@saltii2]

i've ran a 6 inch lift with 37's on my 2011 rubicon for 4 years now and have had no issues, would never go back to a 4 inch.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

That depends upon your dealer. Yes a 2.5" kit is considered a lift kit.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

You can go with a 2.5" or the 3" for a little better clearance.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Love my Teraflex lift !

[@ooshkinah]

I love how TeraFlexSuspensions just responds randomly in the comments without actually @ anyone lol

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Thanks Kenny! We use the respond button 🤙

[@fozzybear9114]

Good all around video. This is generic for many differant jeep configurations. I got a 392 with 456 gears so regearing doesnt pertain to me

[@Weretherussos]

Great video - considering that we want to keep our Jeep as a DD, we may want to go for your spring leveling kit or the 2.5" kit. Thanks!

[@ALEZTHEGREAT]

Really awesome video guys, it really gave me a lot of information to make a good decision on the type of lift ill be getting

[@texasgogetter04]

When lifting these jeeps does the electronic sway bar disconnect functions as normal

[@kingleonidas9672]

Outstanding video 👍🏻

[@stevemartinism]

Watched it again. Think I’m going for the 4 inch short arm. Thanks.

[@jasont7814]

I’ve got the 4” with 8 adjustable arms and 37’s. No regrets.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Jack, that would be the PreRunner kit or a 3" 8-Flexarm suspension kit.

[@GirlArmy21]

This was a great informative video. I am new to jeeps...I don't want to 4 wheel (yet):O). I am more of a daily commute, beach drive and maybe a camping user. I do want to bump it up a little and get 35 in wheels...especially for winter in Canada. So I will look at 2.5 in Budget Bump or springs with 35s for sure. Thanks so much for explaining things.

[@PolishStud101]

Your videos are fantastic, especially for someone who knows next to nothing about Jeep mods. Please open up shop in Canada! I'll be your most loyal customer, haha!

[@nononsense7615]

2:33 was everything! Haha

[@richodphoto]

did i hear this correctly that you could fit 37's with only a 1" body lift or were you saying to fit 37's you needed a 3" lift in addition to a 1" body lift?

[@matthewhatton3637]

I would say myself I'm a fan of the 4 inch lift.

[@Warhorse469]

I wish I live in the US, In Australia Queensland our max legal life is 2 inch, and for the wheels we can only go 2 inch bigger then factory size so if your factory size is 31 inch you can go 33 inch, this dosen't stop people from going bigger but it would be great to drive around with are 6 inch lift and 37 inch rubber and not have to worry about getting pulled over and getting are ticket.

[@Vax42]

Uteopia Yep I agree, I run 2 inch lift and 33s, and don't have a lot of kits that make 4+ inches anymore and you have to drop the diff or you will wreck your cvs.

[@zacharylavoie6889]

Uteopia depends where you live in the US. I live in Massachusetts and we have that same law that you do.

[@jimdavenport6455]

Zachary LaVoie i plan on moving to Massachusetts this fall, and i was hoping to do 35s on 2.5/3" after i get there, does this mean i cant do that then?

[@dimmacommunication]

Here in Italy you can 't even do that, you have to go to swiss or germany to get permit.

[@segwolfxviii2919]

Uteopia 33s with a 2 inch lift is all you'll ever really need... but if you need to go bigger you don't need to go bigger then 35s with a 4 inch lift

[@vincedoss4230]

We need to see more Jen....bigger tires, lifts, and Jen:-)

[@thats2odd]

I noticed the initial hill climb the JK took a different line then the JKU.. but when lifted they took the same line.

[@NTW64]

Really good video, I know I want the Teraflex 2,5 short arm lift with maybe 1" body. I already crammed 33" grapplers with spacers under my JKUR with no issues so that should get me to 35's with a good ride when the money fairy shows up.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Correct, just a 3" suspension lift with a 1" body lift for 37's.

[@rocklobster112]

Good video. But i still cant decide if i want to lift or keep standard. Mainly because there are no rocky trails here. No need for clearance.

[@teraflexsuspensions]

If you have a new 2012+ with 4:10's it's ok. Older JK's with the 3.8. will need to be regeared.

[@naomii494]

How much is it to remove a suspension lift ?

[@jagegor]

Thanks for the video. Helped a lot.

[@connormoriarty]

Amazingly informative video. Thanks a lot!

[@Marzelini]

Does anyone know who's blue jku at 2:11 belongs to?!??? I'd like to see more pics of that one looks awesome!

[@screwymatt]

I'll be going 2.5 to 3 inch lift with 35s on my rubicon.

[@LP-em4hu]

Damn this is such a good video ya'll covered everything great job…👍🏾

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Thanks!

[@SamnissArandeen]

Would you recommend lifting a Jeep and running larger tires at all, or will a stock Jeep be just fine for someone just getting started?

[@chickensodelicious]

+Samniss Arandeen What are you looking to do? If you're just driving on forestry roads, just put some good quality 30's or 31's on it, so you don't need to lift it. If you're planning on offroading it hard and doing some crawling, suspension lift and bigger (still high quality) tires will be your best friend. Honestly, tire quality is more important than size. Don't cheap out on your rubber.

[@kingleonidas300]

Excellent video. Please keep making more vids. Subscribed.

[@GoodOldGamer]

I'll probably get a 2.5 lift with a set of 33s. Nothing too special but I can make it stand out in other, cheaper ways. 👍

[@sunnibird]

Thanks so much for the reply, much appreciated. Looking forward to outfitting with some Teraflex gear \m/

[@kd7kmp]

Beautiful spot up what looks like Big Cottonwood Canyon.

[@bennyperez8334]

4" lift 35" 3.23's. No off-road use. Should I be expecting problems down the road?

[@causeuncause4059]

Did you ever expected problems down the road.

[@jasont7814]

Down the road is fine. When you go up the road you’ll feel the lack of power with those gears. 4:56 would bring your power back.

[@azo0ozSw]

Thank you for this informative video .. i have a question .. I'm about to buy a 2.5 lift kit and i want to know is it comfortable onroad because i dont go ofroad alot and would it be easy for a beginner driver to handle ?

[@teraflexsuspensions]

Yes it is! Our 2.5" kits and Leveling Kits are perfect for a beginner driver.

[@frankfitzpatrick5300]

TeraFlexSuspensions is a 2.5" lift on my 2004 JeepLiberty KJ. Going to adversary affect my C.V joints , ball joints , drive shaft angle(bind) etc. Also , are top mount spacers better than the poly inside strut spacers? I'm thinking of just leveling the front with a bolt on top mount kit! Thanks in advance