Spacer lift question

[roobies]

Going small to start off with on the 2023 JLUR. hardtop. Need to keep it where it fits in a 78" parking garage. This is what I have purchased so far:

Teraflex 1.5 kit with bumpstops
Billstein 5100's for 3-4"
Mopar front LCA's

Any need to consider trackbars or extended sway bar links or anything else I may not be thinking of?

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[Punkn89]

Why did you purchase 3-4” shocks with the teraflex 1.5 lift? At most, you’ll need the 2-3”. I’m running the same lift with the fox 0-1.5 shocks.

and yes on the track bars and links.

 

[roobies]

Why did you purchase 3-4” shocks with the teraflex 1.5 lift? At most, you’ll need the 2-3”. I’m running the same lift with the fox 0-1.5 shocks.

and yes on the track bars and links.

Was something I read on the internet (so it must be true, right? ? ) that stock Rubicon should run shocks for 2" lift so my assumption was that adding 1.5" may max out the 3". Did maybe I misunderstand what I read? Will these shocks work or will I have issues with them?

Any recommendations on links and trackbar for this?

 

[jaymz]

You need to know extended and compressed length of the shock and compare to how much your suspension can articulate.

If the shocks don’t match then suspension, you run the risk of dropping a spring and/or damaging a shock.

 

[Zandcwhite]

In my opinion you got the right shocks as your spacer kit comes with longer bump stops. Compressed length and enough bump stop to prevent bottoming out the shocks are the critical numbers when buying shocks. Beyond that you want the longest extended length shocks that fit those parameters. Longer sway bar links for the rear and relocate the rears to the front is the cheapest way to maximize your down travel. I run these on the rear https://www.amazon.com/TeraFlex-JL-...36-1-2--635-10&vehicleName=2022+Jeep+Wrangler.
If you want smoother travel up front with less bushing bind you I highly recommend these.
https://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Dyna...4236-1-2--635-&vehicleName=2022+Jeep+Wrangler.
No need for track bars at only 1.5” lift in my opinion, but a rear track bar relocation bracket will improve handling in my experience.
https://www.amazon.com/Raptor-17011...4236-1-2--635-&vehicleName=2022+Jeep+Wrangler.
Running basically the same build on our 2022 XR that we picked up in September. Front LCA’s are rubicon express adjustables, and relocated the steering stabilizer and swapped it out with the bilstein 5100 but otherwise the same as your build plan. Haven’t wheeled it much yet but it has worked flawlessly so far and drives better on road than it did stock.

 

[Shots]

I agree with Zach. No need for the track bar with a 1.5" lift. I had a 2" kit on my last Jeep and fully intended to replace the stock one. After installing the lift, taking measurements and driving it a bit I opted not to replace it. 3 years, no issues. I have a lift on the way for my new Jeep, and I have no plans to replace the track bar on it either.
That said, it won't hurt anything if you do, but if you're trying to do it cheap, that's one thing you can skip.
Personally, I'd be more concerned with longer control arms than the track bars. They're not something you need to worry about either with a 1.5" kit but I'd do that before a track bar. Just my personal preference though. Lifts, and really any suspension modifications on Jeeps, have a very wide array of options and opinions. You'll find tons of compelling arguments for many different parts you need or can skip.

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