Limit Straps - Anyone install some already?

[bleda2002]

Anyone installed limit straps on the front and rear? If so did you have to weld/add tabs or are there compatible mounting points already?

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[jsalbre]

How much lift are you running that you’re considering limit straps?

 

[bleda2002]

Its just the clayton 2.5 (so 3.25 front, 3 in the back really) but they recommend limiting straps, especially in the rear to make sure the coils dont come unseated with longer shocks. This is really more preventative than anything else, if its going to be a pain in the ass i'll just avoid it, but if its 2 quick bolts per side seems pretty easy insurance.

 

[Matt]

I had issues with the rear coils falling out after I installed Falcon shocks.
Teraflex has a kit that retains the coils to both the frame and axle.
I installed that along with their “long travel kit” and rear upper control arm axle brackets.

 

[bleda2002]

I had issues with the rear coils falling out after I installed Falcon shocks.
Teraflex has a kit that retains the coils to both the frame and axle.
I installed that along with their “long travel kit” and rear upper control arm axle brackets.

Did you order direct from teraflex? If so how long was the lead time?

 

[Matt]

Northridge 4x4 had the control arm brackets in stock so I ordered from them.
The rest I got directly from Teraflex. Shipped right away.
That was a month ago though…..

 

[Ted Striker]

Its just the clayton 2.5 (so 3.25 front, 3 in the back really) but they recommend limiting straps, especially in the rear to make sure the coils dont come unseated with longer shocks. This is really more preventative than anything else, if its going to be a pain in the ass i'll just avoid it, but if its 2 quick bolts per side seems pretty easy insurance.

I thought this was only an issue on the Clayton 3.5” lift?

 

[CFLgladiator]

I think the issue was the with the falcon shocks for a 3-4 inch lift. The rears are too long. Not to do with any lift in particular

 

[Matt]

It’s not a “lift” issue, it’s a shock travel issue.

 

[bleda2002]

I went with the fox 3.5-4 instead of the 2-3 and Clayton recommended limiting straps to prevent the coils from unseating. As it is they're "probably" fine but like i said, relatively cheap insurance.

BTW, i actually did see a video where some folks installed limit straps on their gladiator with the clayton 3.5 Looks to be fairly easy as well, just a few bolts no welding. I went with the teraflex kit though since i plan on moving up springs

 

[Matt]

Got a link to the video? I’d like to check it out.

 

[bleda2002]

Got a link to the video? I’d like to check it out.

Let me see if I can find it. again. They werent specifically installing it, they had them installed and it looked bolt on in the video while they were showing off the rear of the jeep. I'm going to get under the jeep when it cools off tonight and see if i can try to match up where they had it bolted up. Looked like one end was at the sway bar to axle bolts and then some hole up by the rear frame cross member. I'll report back

 

[Clayton Off Road]

I thought this was only an issue on the Clayton 3.5” lift?

This is actually just an issue on Gladiators in general, as most shocks designed for 3" of lift or more are allowing for a little too much travel in the rear of the trucks. Limiting straps are a great cheap investment though!

 

[bleda2002]

So 2 updates.
First I checked the truck and they must have welded tabs to the frame as there was no where stock to put the straps.

Second, the tereflex kit is in stock or at least was on thursday when I ordered, got it shipped out today.

 

[robd1438]

So 2 updates.
First I checked the truck and they must have welded tabs to the frame as there was no where stock to put the straps.

Second, the tereflex kit is in stock or at least was on thursday when I ordered, got it shipped out today.

What did you order specifically from teraflex to keep the springs in place? I'm having the same issue and trying to find the best solution.

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