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Do you need longer sway bar links with 1.5" front spacers? Shock extension?

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I am putting on Terraflex 1.5 inch spacers on my Gladiator. Is there a need or advantage to adding longer sway bar links or shock extension? Thank you for your input.
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I ran the stock links with no issues (same front lift). I do have Apex quick disconnect links now.

I still have the stock shocks in the front end. No issues there either - though they are probably limiting my front flex. I don't off road enough for it to be an issue.
 

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The factory shocks will still work, but they definitely limit travel. Less than 8" of shock travel in the space you can now fit a set of rocksport shocks with 12"+. I wouldn't bother with extensions but I would replace the shocks personally.
 

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I ran the stock links with no issues (same front lift). I do have Apex quick disconnect links now.

I still have the stock shocks in the front end. No issues there either - though they are probably limiting my front flex. I don't off road enough for it to be an issue.
I have a 2022 JT Sport running stock A/T tires. The only suspension modification is a 1.5" Teraflex leveler. That setup performs successfully across most trails I've run up to difficulty 6-7/10, though 7 is pushing it. (Need/want taller tires 🙂.)
 

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Don't need anything.

If you can find someone close that has a set of rear sway bar links available you could switch them out though.
 
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Thank you to all for your input/advice. They just looked so short to as my previous Rubicon had the AEV 2" and the links were much longer.
 
 







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