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Old 07-17-2010, 09:37 PM
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buying a shackle and spacer 2 inch lift. heard teraflex was real good but is there somewhere better who makes a better lift? dont want to buy this and find out i could have got something better for like 10 dollars more
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Spacer and shackle kits are all just about the same thing.

Just buy whatever makes you happy.
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Teraflex looks like the samething but 50$ more?

U can get them on ebay from a RC supplier for about 100$ for both.
That can save you some money...

Thats if they are the same, I wouldn't know a difference.
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Teraflex looks like the samething but 50$ more?

U can get them on ebay from a RC supplier for about 100$ for both.
That can save you some money...

Thats if they are the same, I wouldn't know a difference.
i just want to get some good service and parts. i thought most all of them was the same, just wanted to check so who should i order the teraflex from? like who's gonna make it right if they screw something up?
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look on craigslist for spacers too. i got 2 sets for $25 and you can find good shackles on classifieds for alot less. but thats cuz im cheap i guess
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found lots of sets on craigslist but its always just the front spacers, also figure if its not much more, buy it new
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i dont know the costs of these other lifts but i just put on a spacer/shackle lift from fat bob's garage and it seems great so far especially for $80

http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/jeep-...001-p1984.aspx
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I hear greasable shackles are the way to go. So spending a little extra on those would be a good idea
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Tera Flex by far!

grease able, guesseteed for strength, and made from 1/4"

also the spacer is a solid formed block so it wont compress over time.
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Originally Posted by Iant333
Spacer and shackle kits are all just about the same thing.

Just buy whatever makes you happy.
x2 on this.
Allthough if you catch the right deals on ebay you can get all the same stuff seperately for way less then buying a kit. I would just go with the cheapest.
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Got mine from a member on here who ended up with a spare set. 50 plus shipping I think. Still not put on yet, have not had the time so far. They look pretty solid though. Couldnt see any brand name stamped on them or anything though.
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http://www.rocky-road.com/xjbudget.html

Very beefy shackles, good spacers, and fast shipping. Ordered my 2" BB and it is very good quality.
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Tera Flex by far!

grease able, guesseteed for strength, and made from 1/4"

also the spacer is a solid formed block so it wont compress over time.
remembered you telling me that in another thread, but where should i get if from? the teraflex site? quadratec? i just want good customer service if something goes wrong.
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Originally Posted by epic.jeeper
http://www.rocky-road.com/xjbudget.html

Very beefy shackles, good spacers, and fast shipping. Ordered my 2" BB and it is very good quality.

I second this recommendation. Plus the kit contains BPE's which extend your shocks by about 1.5" so you can keep your current ones if they are in good shape.


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