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#1 ·
I have been reading and researching lift kits for my 2014 JKU sport with manual trans, for about a month now and no closer to figuring out WTH I want. I have read the sticky's and all the threads by kjeeper10.

My issue is I want a 3" teraflex lift ok sounds simple. wrong Teraflex has like 12 3" lifts.

I want my lift done right and with good handling and minimal wear and having to replace parts every 2 weeks.

My JKU will spend most of its time on the highway due to living in west Texas with no trails that would test even a stock JK. I want good handling on the highway and around town. No I don't want a budget boost.

I want a good 3" lift kit with arms to correct angles do I need disconnect swaybar links probably not but sure it wont hurt.

Plan is to run 35" Nitto tera grapplers on 17" rockstar II's and I do want new shocks.

these are the 3" teraflex lifts I have found.

$2029.00
TeraFlex Part 1156300 - 3" Suspension System with Full Flex Arms

$1654.99
TeraFlex Part 1256200 - 3" Suspension System with Full Flex Arms

$1051.99
TeraFlex Part 1251200 - 3" Suspension System

$3782.99 pre runner
TeraFlex Part 1145044 - 3 Inch Prerunner Lift Kit

$1632.99
TeraFlex Part 1156220 - 3 Inch Lift Kit

$1276.99
TeraFlex Part 1251220 - 3 Inch Lift Kit

$3645.99
TeraFlex Part 1257390 - 3 Inch Elite LCG Lift Kit

$1405.99
TeraFlex Part 1456200 - 3 Inch FlexArm Lift Kit

$2278.99
TeraFlex Part 1451300 - 3" Suspension System with Full Flex Arms

$802.99
TeraFlex Part 1151200 - 3" Suspension Kit

$2990.99
TeraFlex Part 1257300 - 3" Elite LCG Long Arm Suspension System

$27040.99
TeraFlex Part 1457300 - 3" Elite LCG Long Arm Suspension System

:pullinghair::confused::banghead:

I don't need a lot of flex and I don't need a prerunner kit. I want a good 3" lift with all components needed to correct angles allow 35" tires and a good ride with out DW or bump steer or excessive wear on other components. I know that I will probably need new driveshafts eventually but due to my JKU being mostly a highway travel rig that will go to the river with little to nothing challenging I don't think the driveshaft issue will be that big .

If anyone has any insite or help I would greatly appreciate it. I am still digging through miles of threads so please don't tell me to search the forums, because I have been and still am I want to do this lift right.

This is not my first off road vehicle just my first jeep.

I know this is beating a dead horse and all you vet's are sick of seeing or hearing "lift help" but I could use a little more guidance from Jeep vet's.

thank you in advance!!
 
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#6 ·
Rock Krawler - I have the 2.5" stock mod with adjustable LCA's and Bilstein 5100's - great ride on and off road! Don't need a ton of stuff if you're not lifting too much - will clear 35's easily.

As for TeraFlex - wouldn't know which one if it bit me...sorry :)
 
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#10 ·
I went with the rock krawler on a rubicon. I am thinking aev for you if it is mostly road but.... If you are thinking teraflex, I will tell you to go with one of the vendors on this site. I priced teraflex, rock krawler and rancho I think and the prices are way better than you will find online.

I ended up with the rock krawler 3.5" X factor and I thought it was out of my budget till talking to a couple of the vendors on this site.
 
#11 ·
Based on your comment about use, I'd also say AEV. I put the 3.5" on my 2013 JK and am very happy. Rides WAY better than the original suspension. Mine was a 7 hour install start to finish with the help of some buddies. Simple, straight forward with good instructions.

I was in the same boat as you for just about as long of period. Almost to the point of saying screw it and leaving it all stock. Finally pulled the trigger and went AEV. Was the right choice for me and all said & done, would do it again.

I'm not advocating one lift being better than another, simply a suggestion based on the type of wheeling you described you'd be doing.
 
#17 ·
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't anything 2.5 and greater in need of driveways due to the placement of the new pentestar? Maybe the four doors get more room than the two doors in that dept I'm not sure.
huh?? driveways??

And thank you for the clarification ont the LHD and RHD
 
#16 ·
Glad I'm not the only one....I think every newbie is having the same issues you are. My eyes hurt....my head hurts....I just said eh, screw it, I'll post on the newbie lift thread Kjeep10 (Sp?) developed. Now I need to look at AEV....

This is nearly as frustrating as dealing with salesman at the dealership!
 
#22 ·
Glad I'm not the only one....I think every newbie is having the same issues you are. My eyes hurt....my head hurts....I just said eh, screw it, I'll post on the newbie lift thread Kjeeper10 (Sp?) developed. Now I need to look at AEV.... This is nearly as frustrating as dealing with salesman at the dealership!
Fixed :thumb:

My advice to all. Read through my lift thread and learn what all the parts do. I made it simple and not over technical to give the basics. Any questions feel free to ask .... Good luck !!
 
#18 ·
Lift kits almost always provide more lift than advertised unless you have an unlimited overloaded with bumpers, armor, winch, etc.

Go with a 2.5" lift. If you like TF then go with their kit but there are several great 2.5" lifts: RK, AEV, MC and RE. If you spend your time on a rock pile then the RK and MK rule but if you want the best on the road then AEV is the best. TF and RE are more of a balanced design.
 
#19 ·
Lift kits almost always provide more lift than advertised unless you have an unlimited overloaded with bumpers, armor, winch, etc.

Go with a 2.5" lift. If you like TF then go with their kit but there are several great 2.5" lifts: RK, AEV, MC and RE. If you spend your time on a rock pile then the RK and MK rule but if you want the best on the road then AEV is the best. TF and RE are more of a balanced design.
Have you ever been to west texas? I can see the curve of the earth its so flat here lol. More then likely I will never see a rock bigger then a soft ball around here unless I drive 8-10 hours so I will probably go with the AEV kit because I want a good ride. and I plan on replacing the bumpers which is why I am looking at the 3.5 as apposed to the 2.5
 
#25 ·
Thanks for all the info guys I think I am going to steer away from teraflex and narrowed it down to either Metal cloak or AEV.

These are the lifts I am looking at.

$1999.00
JK Wrangler 3.5" Duroflex Mid-Arm Suspension System

$1599.00
JK Wrangler Dual-Rate Lift Kit, 2.5"/3.5", ARB Edition

or the AEV
$1725.99
AEV 3.5" DualSport SC Suspension System with Bilstein Shocks for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door with LHD - Quadratec


I do like the ability to upgrade the MC all the way to their game changer 6pack edition even if I buy their cheapest 3.5" lift.

Now to make the final decision and to find somewhere to install in Texas since I moved in to an apartment and don't have my garage anymore and all my tools are in storage across town.
 
#26 ·
Thanks for all the info guys I think I am going to steer away from teraflex and narrowed it down to either Metal cloak or AEV.

These are the lifts I am looking at.

$1999.00
JK Wrangler 3.5" Duroflex Mid-Arm Suspension System

$1599.00
JK Wrangler Dual-Rate Lift Kit, 2.5"/3.5", ARB Edition

or the AEV
$1725.99
AEV 3.5" DualSport SC Suspension System with Bilstein Shocks for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door with LHD - Quadratec


I do like the ability to upgrade the MC all the way to their game changer 6pack edition even if I buy their cheapest 3.5" lift.

Now to make the final decision and to find somewhere to install in Texas since I moved in to an apartment and don't have my garage anymore and all my tools are in storage across town.
get the MC. Install it yourself if you have the tools.
 
#36 ·
Mine is a huge franken that just keeps getting differnt parts ran on it for the sake of comparison.

currently i have 5 different brands in my suspension and some home made stuff. shes a suspension brand whore. but she will climb a set of 40s.

here it is on 37s

 
#37 ·
I totally understand. I'm going through the same decision. There are countless people that will tell you what to get and what not to get. I think if you undertand that to get a good lift you have to spend a high amount of money you will be fine.

I'm going with the RK 3.5" X factor lift. It seemed like a good one that has a compromise between onroad handling and offroad ability. I think a lot of the onroad characterstics seem to come from the shocks you choose and ensuring your angles are correct.
 
#40 ·
I totally understand. I'm going through the same decision. There are countless people that will tell you what to get and what not to get. I think if you undertand that to get a good lift you have to spend a high amount of money you will be fine.

I'm going with the RK 3.5" X factor lift. It seemed like a good one that has a compromise between onroad handling and offroad ability. I think a lot of the onroad characterstics seem to come from the shocks you choose and ensuring your angles are correct.
The X-factor, oh my, thats one way to go I guess.
 
#41 ·
Yea RK has made some great changes with their coils and joints. Constantly making changes which is good. Synergy made mention of a new joint. Synergy runs JJ's currently, what they reveal is going to be interesting. There's another manufacturer making some behind the scene changes as well. it's awesome all these company's are still making/testing new stuff for the JK. Sure makes it harder for us to choose though :)
 
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