I loosened but did not disconnect the track bar and was able to install fine. I also left the wheel on other side I was working on. Just had to use my foot to push down a bit on pas side enough to get spring out. The 1-1/4" is about perfect on my Gladiator Sport. I still have at least a 3/4" higher rake in back but looks so much better now.
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! It’s a pretty easy install glad it all worked out for you. The gladiators look SO MUCH better when lifted even a little bit.
@rodgervanausdal5400 Жыл бұрын
Loved your short and to-the-point video. And that you did it on the ground outside. I have a nice garage to do it in. But no lift like so many videos show. Still considering having someone else do it though. Got more money than time unfortunately.
@BTHAlaska Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks watching! Unfortunately my garage is usually filled with other toys so it’s just easier to work in the driveway sometimes. Haha It’s a very easy install so even if you had someone do it you should only be charged for an hour or so of labor.
@northernoverlander58463 жыл бұрын
This was the first thing I did to my jeep too.
@outdoorchronicles23292 жыл бұрын
Bro. The beginning of this video was intense. Lol 😂
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
😅
@BTHAlaska3 жыл бұрын
Please feel free to comment. I am open to answer any and all questions.
@mikestowe61362 жыл бұрын
is iot level with the back i want this kit but i still want some rake n was just gonna use the 1 inch spacer plus i dont want to mess with shock extenders keep as close to stock as possible i just wanna run 35 inch bfg allterian which are technally 34.5
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
If you use the one inch spacer you will have about 1/2 inch of rake. You’ll barely notice the rake and you won’t need shock extenders. 35” tires look really nice it adds a little beefy look to it. In my opinion the way the Gladiators should have came factory.
@mikestowe61362 жыл бұрын
@@BTHAlaska i see some guys running the 1-1/2 tera flex on the front then put the daystar 3/4 inch spacer on the rear to keep some rake also
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
@@mikestowe6136 Yeah I’ve seen that too. It’s a pretty easy way to get the aggressive look.
@prestigevending152 жыл бұрын
Bought this kit from ET and had a shop install it. Drivers side spring seems to bow out towards tire. Ride and hight is dead on just worried it's not normal.
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
Interesting that’s really disappointing. When I installed my Rock Krawler lift I used this kit to level it and my springs did the same thing in a pretty dramatic way so I had to get the Rock Krawler specific leveling kit and it fixed my issue. On my stock springs I didn’t have an issue though.
@prestigevending152 жыл бұрын
@@BTHAlaska yea I sent pics to teraflex and the installer stock springs so wasn’t expecting it. I noticed the bottom disc that has that stepped incline is different on each side. The spring locks toward the front on the drivers side and towards the back on the passenger side. Measured from ground to fender and top of tire to bottom of fender and both sides are completely in sync almost like they did it for a reason. Worst part… I paid someone to do it so I didn’t have these questions lol!
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
@@prestigevending15 hmm that’s so weird! I wish I could help but it sounds like it was installed correctly. What model do you have? Rubicon?
@prestigevending152 жыл бұрын
@@BTHAlaska Nope just a sport S! Does have the rubicon take off suspension though
@richardneal18542 жыл бұрын
Did you replace the factory bump stop with the new one that came in the kit
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed reply sometime KZfaq just doesn’t notify me on comments. I did have the bump stops that came with the kit in but I’ve since removed them and haven’t been running bump stops. Not the smartest thing to do but I take things pretty easy for the most part. I would like to put a set of hydraulic bump stops in soon though.
@user-kq8pu1uh5h2 жыл бұрын
Hows ride quality compared to stock
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be honest it doesn’t change the ride at all. It just gives you a little more clearance for larger tires.
@richardneal18542 жыл бұрын
Did you need to have it aligned afterwards
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
I did have to adjust the toe just slightly.
@Aceinfinity-le8zc2 жыл бұрын
So you feel that it needed shock extensions ?
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
THANKS for watching! Nope, I think it’s perfect with out extensions the shocks still sit in the middle of the stroke. If you went any taller I think you might need extensions.
@Aceinfinity-le8zc2 жыл бұрын
Did it change the ride much ? Rough ?
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
Not at all! I loved it until my lift came in.
@Aceinfinity-le8zc2 жыл бұрын
@@BTHAlaska what lift did you get ?
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
@@Aceinfinity-le8zc I got the Rock Krawler 3” Pro X “No Limits” stage 1. I should put together a video on it I’ve had a lot of people ask me about it. The short of it is, I love it the lift except for the shocks that come with the kit. If I were to do it all I’ve again I’d order the kit with out the shocks and put some fox or falcon shocks on instead. That’ll be next summer most likely.
@Aceinfinity-le8zc2 жыл бұрын
@@BTHAlaska awesome. I have the same gladiator you have just in red.
@BTHAlaska2 жыл бұрын
@@Aceinfinity-le8zc I love the Punk’n color! I wish they would come out with Bikini Pearl in the Gladiator. That’s my favorite Jeep color.
@lanemarshall83543 жыл бұрын
How much do you think it would cost if I took it to someone to install I have a 2021 Jeep gladiator JT I would put the 1 and three quarter inch ones on? Thanks
@BTHAlaska3 жыл бұрын
My guess is they would charge about 1.5 hours of shop labor. The shop I take my rig to charges $90/hr (this varies greatly between shops and location) but I would guess you’d pay $150-$200 to have a shop install it.
@joeshmoe89523 жыл бұрын
Would I be able to add this leveling kit to a Gladiator Sport and run 35's?
@BTHAlaska3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. A few guys in my Gladiator group have done it and love it. Definitely improves the look of the Gladiator in my opinion.
@joeshmoe89523 жыл бұрын
@@BTHAlaska Ok cool Thank You for the info.
@BTHAlaska3 жыл бұрын
@@joeshmoe8952 No problem! If you have any other questions let me know I try to be quick with my responses.
@Jschrodare3 жыл бұрын
I did this to my 2017 Jeep Wrangler Jk I found it really maded my ride a lot rougher. I didn't add the teraflex shocks What's your results on ride quality ?
@BTHAlaska3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! I liked that it was a cheap way to level the Gladiator out and it made it look more like what it should from factory. The ride quality was pretty unchanged if I had to say anything it became a little more rough but hardly noticeable. Do you still own your 2017 JK or have you moved on to a Gladiator?