Crazycaraudio

ok i just bought a 2" teraflex lift and i was wondering what are some good shocks to add to it?

dougfrompa

With a 2" lift you can use the stock shocks. If you need new shocks it all depends on how deep your pockets are. Do some research on how the jeep will be used in the future. Is it your daily driver (DD)? Will you be taking it off road? These are things to consider when purchasing anything new for your Jeep. If you want someone to just give you a name of a shock to get you will get 1000 different answers. For starters look at some Rough Country shocks. They could be purchased rather cheap on CF or Ebay. Hope this helps. If you any questions you may pm me.

Crazycaraudio

Its is my dd. I'm planning on trails. I was curious if I needed new shocks. I need bumpstops right?

dougfrompa

You should be fine without the bump stops. What size tires are you running?

Crazycaraudio

235s but planning on 30s

dougfrompa

Just go out and have fun with it! When you first take it out pay attention and dont go crazy. Learn how your jeep functions in certain situations. You might have to trim a little or maybe you wont. Only time out on the trails will tell you what you need to do. I have 5.5" lift on 33's and factory bump stops. I had to trim a little on the front and rear of the inner wheel well but other than that it works great. Have fun and be safe!

Crazycaraudio

Thanks man really appreciate it.

dougfrompa

mr baer

Ive only got a 2 inch shackle lift in mine with stock shocks and bumpstops, cut my guards though and run 32s. It does rub a bit when it flexs though

Crazycaraudio

I got rid of my flares. Ok I'm a beginner at this... guards? And wouldn't I have to re gear my speedmeter tooth?

mr baer

I cut mine at the top of the flare, had to re-weld the inner to the shell. Taking the flares off will help though. Your speedo will read lower then what your actually travelling but I dont think its worth regearing it

dougfrompa

You speed o is ok. At 33's i am 4.5mph off at 65 mph. You will be fine with your tires. Take the Jeep out! Have fun!

DubXJ27

I have a 2" lift with 31 tires and stock shocks. It is my DD but I do take it out on trails and mud terrain. If its just a 2" lift then I'd just keep your stock ones IMO.

Crazycaraudio

ok thanks guys. i have learned alot from this forum

vespa50sp

I've been thinking about this as I'm adding a 2" homebrew lift and have new stock shocks.

From what I've read, you can add a little length to your stock shocks with Bar Pin Eliminators. For the back (upper) you can use rear swaybar brackets (toss the REAR swaybar, cherokees with the towing package didn't even have them). Some people clock them (turn them) and weld them in to avoid anyh possible binding issues.
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/.../Rear_BPEs.htm

Rocky Road also sells a set for $22 http://www.rocky-road.com/xjbarpin.html

Swaybar Bracket