Michael's been saying that to me for a year now. I haven't found a need for a lift, as my Jeep is primarily a daily driver and only sees the dirt when I go hunting. The current clearance is good and if I get a lift, it would probably just be for looks.

As fate would have it, I ran into a deal that I could not pass up.




While I was searching for tires/rims for my trailer project, I came across a deal on a Teraflex lift kit. Turns out, it was Joe and Jason @ Absolute Offroad. So, last night I visited Joe and Jason at their new shop. They are still in the process of moving to the adjacent retail space.

They had a Teraflex 2.5" Performance Budget Boost Lift Kit w/ shocks that was pulled from a customer's vehicle. They said it only had about 3,000 miles use on it. It looked to be in great condition. I've been told that these guys are pretty honest so I took them for their word. Seeing how this kit sells for $500+ new, I was happy to take it off their hands for a mere $200. The shocks alone sells for $250 for the set. :)

Per Teraflex, "To take full advantage of the Budget Boost suspension travel, wheel spacers or aftermarket wheels are required". This morning, I order two pairs of 2" spacers.

All this should look pretty good when it's done. I recently swapped out my current Goodyear 17" on OEM painted aluminum rims for some 17" BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM on OEM polished aluminum rims. Same tire size, but with a more aggressive tread pattern.



Jason and Joe also gave me a box of OEM springs and arms. He said he didn't need them and I could use them as spares. I don't think I need them but took them anyways. They are for a JK, so if anyone want them, you can have them.



I probably won't start the install until after Christmas. It's just too busy now. Hey, maybe we can have a wrenching party soon! :)

Good deal man :)
I'm sure we can set up a wrench party

nice, you will like that lift. Im sure my garage is available if you want to come by and do an install

Very cool! That'll look good. Id offer my garage, but you already have crap sitting in it :P lol

Avis wrote:Very cool! That'll look good. Id offer my garage, but you already have crap sitting in it :P lol

Sir, you are a good guy. Words just don't do you justice so...



I inventoried the stuff today and found that I was missing a few components. The brake line lowering bracket and the hardware to mount the drop bracket. Luckily, the guys at Teraflex keeps their inventory nice and stocked. I was able to order everything for under $20.

offroadaz wrote:nice, you will like that lift. Im sure my garage is available if you want to come by and do an install

Chris, I may take you up on that offer. I don't have air tools and, boy, those would make the install go a LOT faster! All I have are hand tools, a pair of jack stands, and a 15 year old Sears floor jack. :)

I have Jan 13th-16th off. Maybe we can get together that Friday or Saturday. I just need to leave time for an alignment job.