Whats up everyone!!! It was finally time to do a much needed shock upgrade on my Jeep Wrangler JK.
I decided to get the Teraflex Falcon 3.3 Piggyback Shocks.
Teraflex Falcon 3.3 Shocks: 5-6" lift (12.3" travel) amzn.to/35KubT2
3-4" lift: amzn.to/2MOJVf8
Weld on skids: amzn.to/31lB1ek
Bolt on skids: amzn.to/32rbfXc
*Make sure to order for a 4 Door JKU or a 2 Door JK*
I have heard great things about these shocks, and so far i am extremely happy.
There are alot of shocks to choose from, and in the past i have used standard monotube shocks. Budget shocks work decent, and provide extra travel opposed to factory shocks, but the ride can be unpredictable depending on the jeeps weight, and alot is dependent on the shocks valving.
I wanted a long travel shock for offroading, a long travel will provide more flex which helps when rock crawling, and is also very beneficial during high speed offroading.
I also wanted a shock that was adjustable, allowing for different ride characteristics of my choosing.
I decided on the Falcons, they have a good warranty, appear to be very well built, and overall ride great. For the amount of features they offer, they are also priced well.
Now, it is very important to consider spring options when choosing a shock.. I am running the Rock Kralwer triple rate springs and they seem to work well together. However i am sure that running springs from Teraflex would offer the best ride and handling since the shocks are valved with their spring rates.
The install of the shocks is very straight forward, but does require modifying your inner fenders. I have a set of inner fenders from Hyline Offroad that are designed to work with the piggyback shocks, JCR and other vendors also make compatible inner fenders.
I added the optional weld on skid plates since i like to take my Jeep in some rough offroad situations. Teraflex offers a bolt on skid as well, however i like the idea of the weld on design.
Overall, im happy with the shocks so far, and they have really changed how the Jeep rides. Id recommend them to anyone, daily driver, overlander, or the rock crawling minded Jeeper.
I will continue to test the shocks on my cross country drive, as well as test them offroad during the trail to sema event!!!
Thanks for watching! And as always, please leave a thumbs up and a comment!
-Ben
JKGG
16 окт 2019
