These will work for you.Let me preface by saying I called Teraflex before purchasing their ST1-1 spacer lift and was given the green light to install on my 4xe
Seems since the 4xe is lifted about 1" higher than non 4xe (at least the Rubicon) even a small 1.5" spacer lift requires longer Swaybar links. Here is the back story. I installed the Teraflex ST1 1.5" lift (2" front and 1.5" rear) then ordered the Fox 2.0 shocks for 2" lift extended shocks (as recommended by Northridge). When installing the rear shocks I discovered that when I jacked up the rear to align and get the shock in the lower sleeve I noticed the Swaybar preventing the shock from swinging into the sleeve. So I had to lower the Wrangler down and then muscle the shock in. However if say I need to change the tire or even likely go to full articulation the sway bar will rest on the shock body well before the tire leaves the ground. This is a major problem as the weight on the sway bar could dent the shock body in extreme conditions or even changing a rear tire. Clearly with the added 1" stock lift addition on the 4XE makes that 1.5" lift a 2.5: lift (3" front and 2.5" rear) which does require longer sway bar links on a non 4xe. Here is how I found this out and is easy not to see.
This could easily be over looked as Shocks come compressed with a strap around them you want to try and install the shocks with that strap in place otherwise the shock will extend and it is a bitch to get it compressed enough to fit. So I had one shock where the strap came off prior to installation so I jacked the Wrangler up extra high to extend the distance to help get that shock in the sleeve. but it would not fit because the sway bar was resting against holding the shock about 2" away from the sleeve. Bottom line order (2-2,5" longer) new swaybar links for any lift 1" or more on the 4xe.
The Sway bar should only be at a 10-15 degree angle mine is about 27 degrees in this picture this is with full weight on it
I just spoke to Teraflex they are now saying they do not endorse their lifts on the 4xe and probably will not for a couple months. I called them to discuss this problem as well as find out status of longer sway bar links for which they have NO idea when they will have any for sale (they are on indefinite backorder it appears). Frustrating as I called Teraflex prior to installing my lift and they said no problem will work just fine. Now they are saying that the 4xe is a whole different animal and is going to require quite some time in R&D before they have a lift spacer or spring for the 4xe. With that said this is an easy fix just add longer sway bar links, problem with that all the manufactures are out of them with No supply in sight... I Suggested that Teraflex put a warning on their kit regarding this issue with the 4xe but they did not seem to interested in that. So this is my WARNING.
problem now is I lift installed and cannot go off road, cannot even change a tire without removing shocks first.
Ohhh - tell us about your all electric experience out in Moab!!!I have a Teraflex 3.5" lift. No issues at all. Did hells gate/revenge in Moab in all electric mode.
With your Teraflex 3.5 inch lift, how much lift did you actually get considering the 4xe weighs 700 pounds more?I have a Teraflex 3.5" lift. No issues at all. Did hells gate/revenge in Moab in all electric mode.
4". I used my stock rubicon springs and 3" spacers in stead of the teraflex springs. When they get 4xe rated springs, ill swap them.
Using the stock springs doesn’t that affect the ride quality since the springs wouldn’t be tall enough?
??? I added spacers to compensate. Stock spring are rated for the weight.
You are dead on. When I installed the teraflex 2" with Fox Shocks, at about 3/4 flex the sway bar wo,d com in contact with the Shock body. So ordered the Mopar 11" links problem solved. Also really should add adjustable lower front control arm and track bar for proper geometry.
Just a note for the future, with the Mopar rear end links, the problem replicates again at about 30" extended.You are dead on. When I installed the teraflex 2" with Fox Shocks, at about 3/4 flex the sway bar wo,d com in contact with the Shock body. So ordered the Mopar 11" links problem solved. Also really should add adjustable lower front control arm and track bar for proper geometry.
As you can see the stock sway bar has too much down angle...
I do not but wanted to through out there that the ive had the MC 2.5" lift on for almost a week now and it is flawless!Just a note for the future, with the Mopar rear end links, the problem replicates again at about 30" extended.
It's actually saving my parking brake lines right now. Anyone figure out how to extend those?
Edit: May as well throw in the limits of the front Mopar end links. This is 28.43" extended length, any longer and It's probably a good idea to add longer links to prevent sway bar inversion:
You need to take a closer look there is NO way around this with any lift over 1.5" the sway bar will contact the passenger rear shock when articulated and will likely damage the shock. Fine on road but a major offroad issue. Does not matter what brand of lift. You 2.5" lift on the 4xe is like a 3.5" on the JLUR. ALso when you go that high on a 4xe you need to conser a longer drive shaft if you plan any heavy off road use.
Rocksports? I think those are 30" extended so you're dead on where I'm maxing out the parking brake. Without the sway bar, I've got another almost 2" to go on my rear shocks and that's where I'm maxing out the parking brake.
The MC lift comes with extended rear sway bar links.
