Which TeraFlex lift kit is best for my Jeep? Why do you offer so many lift kits?

We get these types of questions all the time here at TeraFlex. And the simple answer is:

Well, it depends.

It depends on what you want from your TJ Wrangler or LJ Wrangler Unlimited.

Do you use your Jeep as a commuter or family car? Is it a hardcore weekend warrior? Or is it a dual-purpose rig used for daily driving as well as escaping city life and paved streets? The tire diameter you want to run also dictates what size lift you will need. Cost is also a factor.

All these questions must be taken into consideration when choosing a lift kit.

Bigger isn’t always better. But sometimes bigger is better. And that’s why we offer a variety of suspension systems from mild to wild — and several in between — so our customers can find the configuration for their rig that’s best suited to their needs.

For more than two decades, TeraFlex has been the leader in TJ Jeep Wrangler, and later LJ Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, lift kits and accessories. Over the years our lift kits have grown and evolved into our current product range.

For more information on a specific suspension system, click the links in the article or check out our FAQ page HERE!

Spacer Lift Kits

TeraFlex builds modest 1” Body Lift Kits and 2” Performance Spacer Lift Kits for those wanting to run larger tires on their daily drivers that see weekend off-road excursions.

1” Body Lift Kits

For maximum affordability, our 1” Body Lift Kits add just enough height to clear larger tires as well as high-clearance BellyUp Skid Plates without altering the vehicle’s center of gravity. Combine the 1” Body Lift Kit with one of our Performance Spacer, Coil Spring, or Suspension System lift kits for additional clearance.

The 1” Body Lift Kit is offered in Aluminum or UHMW (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight) Polyethylene.

Includes: (11) 1” lift body spacers, Shift Linkage Plate Kit, radiator brackets, all necessary hardware.

Lift Height: 1"

Max Tire Diameter: 31"

• TJ: 1” Body Lift Kit – Aluminum
• TJ: 1” Body Lift Kit – UHMW

2” Performance Spacer Lift Kit — 31” Tires

The TeraFlex 2” Performance Spacer Lift Kit is ideal for mild off-road trails with its ability to fit up to 31” tires. The increased ground clearance improves approach, break-over, and departure angles. Our Performance Spacer Lift Kit offers many of the same benefits as a comparable spring lift kit without altering the factory spring rate or ride. Our 2” Performance Spacer Lift Kit offers the best bang-for-the-buck for lifting your TJ Wrangler or LJ Wrangler Unlimited!

Includes: 2” lift coil spring spacers, bump stop extensions (front, rear), all necessary hardware.

Lift Height: 2"

Max Tire Diameter: 31"

• TJ: 2” Performance Spacer Lift Kit & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 2” Performance Spacer Lift Kit – No Shocks

Coil Spring Lift Kits

For those requiring more performance than our Performance Spacer Lift Kits, we offer budget-friendly basic Coil Spring Lift Kits in 2”, 3”, and 4” heights. Ideal for mild, serious, or extreme trails requiring both increased ground clearance and suspension travel. Coil spring lift kits also include a slightly higher lift in the front to level out the factory rake.

Although coil spring lifts cost more than spacer lifts, the longer coil springs increase suspension travel and provide additional spring rates, which prevents sagging when adding heavy aftermarket equipment such as beefier bumpers, winches, a larger spare tire, and more.

 

2” Coil Spring Lift Kit — 31” Tires

Our 2” Coil Spring Lift Kit was designed to perform on the highway as well as mild off-road trails. TeraFlex engineers were able to add clearance while maintaining the stock suspension geometry, roll center, and load tuning while riding on 31” tires.

Includes: 2” lift coil springs, Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), all necessary hardware.

Lift Height: 2"

Max Tire Diameter: 31"

• TJ: 2” Coil Spring Lift Kit & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 2” Coil Spring Lift Kit – No Shocks

Coil Spring Base Lift Kits

Coil Spring Base Lift Kits include just the basic lift components only and don’t have the drivability of a full suspension system. Requires adjustable control arms and/or adjustable front track bar to correct suspension geometry.

3” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit — 33” Tires

The additional ground clearance over a 2” lift clears up to 33” tires. The increased suspension travel will allow you to tackle more serious trails with less worry about getting hung up on taller obstacles.

Includes: 3” lift coil springs, Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, brake line relocation brackets, all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 3"

Max Tire Diameter: 33"

• TJ: 3” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit w/ Sway Bar Quick Disconnects & 9550 VWW Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 3” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit w/ Sway Bar Quick Disconnects – No Shocks
• TJ: 3” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit – No Sway Bar Quick Disconnects or Shocks

4” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit — 35” Tires

This kit clears larger 35” tires for higher levels of off-road driving with less worry about getting into trouble on the trail compared to a 3” lift.

Includes: 4” lift coil springs, Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, brake line relocation brackets, all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 4"

Max Tire Diameter: 35"

• TJ: 4” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit w/ Sway Bar Quick Disconnects & 9550 VWW Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 4” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit w/ Sway Bar Quick Disconnects – No Shocks
• TJ: 4” Coil Spring Base Lift Kit – No Sway Bar Quick Disconnects or Shocks

Suspension Systems w/ Short Control Arms

For Jeepers ready to take their TJ Wrangler or LJ Wrangler Unlimited to the next level, TeraFlex offers Suspension Systems w/ Short Control Arms. Complete TeraFlex Suspension Systems include all the necessary components required to lift your rig for better off-road capability without compromising the factory geometry or on-road ride comfort. We offer bolt-on 3” and 4” Suspension Systems w/ 4 or 8 Short Control Arms.

Every TeraFlex Suspension System is engineered with drivability and performance in mind to ensure your rig remains functional within the parameters Jeep originally engineered into the vehicle. Not only do TeraFlex kits drive straight, but they will crawl over anything to get you there and back!

Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms

The Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms features adjustable Front Lower and Rear Lower Short Control Arms and Rear Lower Track Bar Bracket for moderate trail and on-road suspension tuning.

3” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms — 33” Tires

The additional ground clearance clears up to 33” tires, while the increased suspension travel will allow you to tackle harder trails with less worry about getting hung up on taller obstacles. The TeraFlex TJ: 3” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms delivers serious trail performance without breaking the bank!

Includes: 3” lift coil springs, (4) Short Control Arms (front lower, rear lower), Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, brake line relocation brackets, all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 3"

Max Tire Diameter: 33"

• TJ: 3” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 3” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms – No Shocks

4” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms — 35” Tires

This kit clears larger 35” tires for higher levels of off-road driving with less worry about getting into trouble on the trail. The TeraFlex TJ: 4” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms delivers exceptional street and trail performance without breaking the bank!

Includes: 4” lift coil springs, (4) Short Control Arms (front lower, rear lower), Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, brake lines (front, rear), brake line relocation brackets, all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 4"

Max  Tire Diameter: 35"

• TJ: 4” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 4” Suspension System w/ 4 Short Control Arms – No Shocks

Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms

The Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms includes a full set of adjustable Short Control Arms, a Front HD Adjustable Track Bar, and a Rear Lower Track Bar Bracket to ensure proper suspension geometry, roll center, and load tuning for on-road comfort and handling as well as off-road performance.

3” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms — 33” Tires

The TeraFlex TJ: 3” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms delivers everything needed to lift your TJ Wrangler or LJ Wrangler Unlimited. This system will drive great and tackle some serious trails.

Includes: 3” lift coil springs, Short Control Arm Kit, HD Adjustable Track Bar (front), Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, brake line relocation brackets, all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 3"

Max  Tire Diameter: 33"

• TJ: 3” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 3” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms – No Shocks

4” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms — 35” Tires

The TeraFlex TJ: 4” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms delivers everything you need to lift your TJ Wrangler or LJ Wrangler Unlimited to conquer the most extreme trails and conditions

Includes: 4” lift coil springs, Short Control Arm Kit, HD Adjustable Track Bar (front), Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, brake lines (front, rear), brake line relocation brackets, all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 4"

Max Tire Diameter: 35"

• TJ: 4” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ: 4” Suspension System w/ 8 Short Control Arms – No Shocks

 

 

LCG Long Arm Suspension Systems

TeraFlex LCG (Low Center-of-Gravity) Long Arm Suspension Systems are engineered for hardcore Jeepers who don’t want to give up on-road comfort and control in their TJ Wrangler/Unlimited. These complete systems include all necessary components including LCG Long Arm Brackets.

Our adjustable short and long Control Arms balance front caster angle and pinion angles as well as optimize rear pinion angles, anti-squat geometry, and tire position. On 3–5” lifts, LCG Long Arm Brackets and/or 4-Link Rear Axle Truss reposition the frame-end control arm mounting points to relax suspension link angles. This reduces bushing stress during extreme droop as well as shock load transferred through the LCG Long Arms.

The Front [High Steer] HD Adjustable Track Bar, Drop Pitman Arm (5” lift), and Rear Upper Pro LCG Triangulated 4-Link Control Arms (Pro LCG) or Rear Lower Track Bar Bracket (Enduro LCG) improve steering response, center the axles to optimize vehicle roll center, and reduce body roll to for unsurpassed handling.

This results in improved suspension geometry and relaxed control arm angles for superior ride quality and performance regardless of the terrain. These systems restore front and rear roll axis angles to minimize brake dive and acceleration squat. TeraFlex suspension systems provide reduced noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).

Enduro LCG Long Arm Suspension System

3” Lift — 33” Tires | 4” Lift — 35” Tires

TeraFlex Enduro LCG Long Arm Suspension Systems are designed for the off-road enthusiast who wants to increase both trail and on-road performance with moderate modifications to the vehicle frame.

The Enduro LCG uses the same adjustable Lower LCG Long Arms & Brackets as the Pro LCG, while our adjustable Rear Upper Short Control Arms bolt to the factory upper control arm mounting points. The Enduro LCG provides more suspension and steering adjustability than a standard short arm kit. Transform the handling of your Jeep both on and off-road!

Includes: 3” or 4” lift coil springs, LCG Long Arm & Bracket Upgrade Kit (front lower, rear lower), (2) Short Control Arms (rear upper), HD Adjustable Track Bar (front), Track Bar Bracket (rear lower), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), BellyUp Skid Plate Kit, Steering Box Skid Plate Kit, 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, brake lines (front, rear), shock extensions (rear lower), all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 3"

Max Tire Diameter: 33"

• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 3” Enduro LCG Long Arm Suspension System & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 3” Enduro LCG Long Arm Suspension System – No Shocks

Lift Height: 4"

Max Tire Diameter: 35"

• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 4” Enduro LCG Long Arm Suspension System & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 4” Enduro LCG Long Arm Suspension System – No Shocks

Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension System

4” Lift — 35” Tires | 5” Lift — 37” Tires

For ultimate rock crawling, trail riding, and high-speed road stability, look no further than the TeraFlex Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension System. These kits are engineered for the aggressive off-road enthusiast who wants the best suspension performance on and off-road.

Up front, the Pro LCG expands the performance of the stock 5-link suspension configuration with our adjustable LCG Long Arms & Brackets. Our Front Upper Pro LCG Long Arms are more than 9” longer than stock! Around back, the stock 5-link rear suspension (including track bar) is replaced by our adjustable triangulated Pro LCG 4-Link Long Arm Suspension & Frame Brackets w/ Rear Axle Truss. The Rear Upper Pro LCG 4-Link Long Arm Frame Brackets feature adjustable anti-squat tunability to fine-tune the suspension.

Includes: 4” or 5” lift coil springs, LCG Long Arm & Upgrade Bracket Kit (front lower, rear lower), Pro LCG Long Arm & Upgrade Bracket Kit w/ Exhaust Pipe Extension (front upper), Pro LCG 4-Link Long Arm & Upgrade Bracket Kit w/ Axle Truss (rear upper), HD Adjustable Track Bar (front), High Steer Track Bar Bracket Kit (front upper), Drop Pitman Arm (5” lift), bump stop extensions (front, rear), front sway bar quick disconnects, sway bar links (rear), BellyUp Skid Plate Kit, Steering Box Skid Plate Kit, 1” Transfer Case Lowering Kit, Shift Linkage Plate Kit, brake lines (front, rear), shock extensions (rear lower), all necessary hardware, and more.

Lift Height: 4"

Max Tire Diameter: 35"

• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 4” Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension System & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 4” Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension System – No Shocks

Lift Height: 5"

Max Tire Diameter: 37"

• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 5” Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension System & High Steer Steer & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 5” Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension System & 9550 VSS Twin-Tube Shocks
• TJ SWB | LJ LWB: 5” Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension System – No Shocks

High Steer Systems

TeraFlex TJ: Dana 30/44 High Steer Systems address many of the front-end steering issues associated with lifted TJ Wrangler or LJ Wrangler Unlimited models. This system beefs up the steering components of the Dana 30 or Rubicon Dana 44 front axle, helps maximize ground clearance, and corrects steering geometry for superior highway drivability.

We offer two versions of the High Steer System: one for our 4–5” Pro LCG Long Arm Suspension Systems and one for other 4” or higher lift kits. Highly recommended for TJ Wrangler or LJ Wrangler Unlimited models with 4” or more lift. NOT an all-inclusive kit — may require additional modifications.

Fits:

• TJ Wrangler (including Rubicon)
• LJ Wrangler Unlimited (including Rubicon)
• ZJ Grand Cherokee
• XJ Cherokee
• MJ Comanche

Pro LCG Dana 30/44 High Steer System

Includes: High Steer Knuckle (# 4828490), High Steer HD Aluminum Tie Rod Kit (# 4920251), High Steer HD Aluminum Drag Link Kit (# 4920244), Drop Pitman Arm (# 1922133), High Steer Sway Bar Mount Kit (# 4959100), 9550 VSS Steering Stabilizer Mount Kit (# 1510090), Front Sway Bar Quick Disconnect Kit (# 1743092).

• TJ | LJ | ZJ | XJ | MJ: Pro LCG Dana 30/44 High Steer System (4–6" Lift)

Dana 30/44 High Steer System

Includes: High Steer Knuckle (# 4828490), High Steer HD Aluminum Tie Rod Kit (# 4920251), High Steer HD Aluminum Drag Link Kit (# 4920244).

• TJ | LJ | ZJ | XJ | MJ: Dana 30/44 High Steer System (4–6" Lift)

Series 3.0 Piggyback Shocks | Nexus EF Steering Stabilizers

Although our lift kits and suspensions systems are available with or without TeraFlex 9550 VSS (Vehicle Specific Shocks) Twin-Tube Shocks, we now offer Falcon Series 3.0 Piggyback Shocks for TJ and LJ models with 3–4" lifts.

Falcon shock absorbers and TeraFlex lift coil springs have been engineered together to improve both compression and rebound for optimal vehicle stability. Falcon shocks will also improve the performance of any other aftermarket lift kit or suspension system.

Don't forget to check out the Falcon Nexus EF (Equal Force) Steering Stabilizers (2.2 Fast Adjust, 2.1) for stock or lifted TJ Wrangler and LJ Wrangler Unlimited models.

Falcon Series 3.0 Piggyback Shock Kit:

• TJ: Falcon Series 3.0 Piggyback Shock Kit (3–4" Lift)

Falcon Nexus EF Steering Stabilizers:

• TJ: Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 Fast Adjust Steering Stabilizer – Stock Tie Rod (0–6" Lift)
• TJ: Falcon Nexus EF 2.1 Steering Stabilizer – Stock Tie Rod (0–6" Lift)

Check out all our TeraFlex Suspensions Lifts, Off-Road Performance Parts, and Jeep Accessories HERE!

— Words by Jason Udy