Report Field Trip to Teraflex

[Rusted]

I needed to stop by Teraflex this morning and get some parts for my jeep, so while I was there I took some pictures of what was happening in the shop. Teraflex is always full of cool projects. And I don't know why I did not take photos of the new JK's in the parking lot. But here is what I took photos of today

First off was a quick photo of a good idea for the Scrmabler guys (that is me :greg These are JK sliders with about 2 inches cut off and they fit perfect on a scrambler.



From there I got a quick tour of the JK that was on the rack. First it was having the 4" lift removed and replaced with a 6" lift to accomidate 37" tires and still keep it street legal. One down there (no photos) is on 39.5" tires and still street legal. Very cool.. Bad photos, one of these days I am going to just leave the good camera in the car. Notice the new bling bling Fox shocks?







Did I mention it had a Hemi?? :greg::greg:

 

[Rusted]

And since I only belive about half what I Lean ever tells me I had to double check...

a 6.1 liter Hemi puts out 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft touque.

He mentioned that they have done a quite a few engine swaps at Teraflex.

That is a lot of power for a vehicle that weights less than 4000# and came stock with 205HP. More than double the horsepower and almost double the touque sounds like a cool upgrade to me :greg:

 

[I Lean]

First off was a quick photo of a good idea for the Scrmabler guys (that is me :greg These are JK sliders with about 2 inches cut off and they fit perfect on a scrambler.

Almost....they're TJ Unlimited sliders. (some call them LJ's)

Also, on the weight thing--Dennis' JK (6" longarm, 39.5's, F&R bumpers, winch) weighed in at 5200.

 

[Tacoma]

and almost double the touque sounds like a cool upgrade to me :greg:

Two hats? Is that some kind of Utah thing? I don't get it.

 

[Rusted]

touque or torque

They both look the same to me when I was in a hurry ....

 

[Rusted]

Also, on the weight thing--Dennis' JK (6" longarm, 39.5's, F&R bumpers, winch) weighed in at 5200.

Can you give us more details on that one? The 4000# is the weight of a bone stock jeep. I can easily see 1200 more in his axle, tires, lift, bumpers, engine, etc. Maybe we need to see a better write up on the Dennis JK. :greg:

That is the greenish one that is in the parking lot right? Did Dennis get the 6.1 as well?

 

[I Lean]

Can you give us more details on that one? The 4000# is the weight of a bone stock jeep. I can easily see 1200 more in his axle, tires, lift, bumpers, engine, etc. Maybe we need to see a better write up on the Dennis JK. :greg:

That is the greenish one that is in the parking lot right? Did Dennis get the 6.1 as well?

We probably should do a write-up on Dennis' JK....it's neat.

He doesn't have his Hemi installed yet, but it's a 5.7. Currently it sits like this:
Standard JK Rubicon Unlimited
Teraflex front and rear bumpers/tire carrier, color-matched
Warn 9500 TI winch
Teraflex 6" longarm suspension system
AEV heat reduction hood
4.88 gears, Teraflex HD covers F&R
39.5" IROK's on Raceline (I think) AL rims

I'm sure it'll end up heavier with the V8, and heavier again when he gets his 60's. I was pretty surprised to see the 5200 when we weighed it, but there it was.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Dennis does have an extremely cool Jeep

 

[I Lean]

Maybe we need to see a better write up on the Dennis JK. :greg:

Let me know a day or so before you're going to show up with a camera, and I'll make sure Dennis' rig will be available. (you did just volunteer, right?)

 

[Rusted]

Yeah I will do that. It will have to be next week but I will stop by on my way to work one day. :greg:

 

[Bart]

I'm sure it'll end up heavier with the V8, and heavier again when he gets his 60's. I was pretty surprised to see the 5200 when we weighed it, but there it was.

Kilby weighed his LJ full of tools, with full sized 40" Baja Claw spare, Dynatrac Pro Rocks (40 splines) and Hemi. It came it at a cool 5800 lbs.

 

[mbryson]

Kilby weighed his LJ full of tools, with full sized 40" Baja Claw spare, Dynatrac Pro Rocks (40 splines) and Hemi. It came it at a cool 5800 lbs.

Wow, I'm starting to feel pretty good about my porky Jeep. 4480 lbs.

 

[Jay5.9L]

Almost....they're TJ Unlimited sliders. (some call them LJ's)

Also, on the weight thing--Dennis' JK (6" longarm, 39.5's, F&R bumpers, winch) weighed in at 5200.

How much would a set run and are they cheaper than just buying a set built for a Scrambler? I have a CJ-7/8 ish rig that needs protection like a sailor entering a brothel.

 

[I Lean]

How much would a set run and are they cheaper than just buying a set built for a Scrambler? I have a CJ-7/8 ish rig that needs protection like a sailor entering a brothel.

They're about $450 for a set like the one pictured, with the side tubes. If you want one without tubes they're a bit cheaper, but the tubes are sexy.

Since you have a CJ7/8ish rig, you might want to verify dimensions before ordering though.

 

[Bob B]

just a note to add about dennis' hemi swap, he is doing the 5.7 but he ended up putting a 6.1 camshaft in it. It should be running by mid week, it would be sooner but he is waiting on parts.

 

[yellowbronco]

And since I only belive about half what I Lean ever tells me I had to double check...

Crap! I believe everything he says!

 

[Rusted]

I stopped by again the other day with camera in hand to take a few more photos. Everytime I am there the shop is full of different rigs. Here were a few photos I took of them and the other shop areas

Gears and axle kit being installed in a YJ




I am bad with names, but this is an employees rig. Build very practical and used hard. It has a stroked engine and I understand it works very well




This one is still under construction. It is cool to see new rigs built up so well. These are at TeraFlex all the time. This has the new TeraFlex CRD60R axle, long arm kit, etc




This is by far the best latch I have seen for a tire carrier. If these are avalible aftermarket I will jump on one as soon as I can. Very strong, strong cam, saftey pin etc. The TeraFlex aftermarket bumpers look very cool. Definatly one to concider if you are looking for an upgrade






Just another one from the parking lot. Wheelbase has been streached about 5 inches or so, finished off nice.

 

[Rusted]

Poison Spyder's tube fenders. I nearly bought some of these, and wished I had now. They looked good in person.






Did you know they do emissions and inspections?




If you are looking for any odd part, it is worth your time to call them. Racks like these are all over. My guess is they have the axle shaft you are looking for in stock.


New winch wires. If you need a replacement I bet I Lean would know where to get you one.




Lots of seats to look at and see in person

 

[Rusted]

Showroom




I always look at their for sale board. Here is a good deal on a project or some parts.


They have a new high-tech alignment rack there. All compter controlled, lasers for measurmets, etc




These are the sensors that attach to the wheels


The rack has the other side that will take the measurments and make the caluclations. It will adjust everything, including if one tire is low on air, or lower than the other, the computer will compensate to make sure the alignment is right on.


Just one of the build rigs that was in the back I took some photos off.




They can mount and balance tires there too.

 

[Rusted]

A bender for custom exhaust work. :greg:




Inside the show room is a half a jeep, just on display. Pretty cool display that only a big shop could pull off