Falcon 3.3 Shock Install & Review
Вставка
- Опубліковано 16 жов 2019
- 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 - Авто та транспорт
I had them installed seven months ago and I absolutely love them. As always, great videos and info.
Amazing shocks! Just put them on Monday and the improvement in the ride was noticeable the second I pulled out of the driveway. The Teraflex Nexus 2.2 adjustable steering stabilizer is the perfect compliment to the shocks. Couldn't be happier with the set up. Thanks for the great video on these awesome shocks!
what settings do you run them at daily?
I Love these Shocks! I installed mine 8 months ago and have never been happier. Crawling and Wheeling with these shocks is like night and day from my Bilstein 5100 series shocks.
for sure, no competition with the 5100s
Couldn't be a more perfect time for you to post this video. I just ordered a set of those shocks. Some great reviews definitely. Can't wait to get them.
Great video as usual ben. I already have new shocks from my lift kit, but maybe I’ll look into these when I need an upgrade
Bought the Falcon mono sport 2.1 last year and killed all my body roll. So happy with them . Can’t wait to see your trail review on these.
Absolutely love your videos, just bite sized chunks of easily digestible information.
I'm loving everything you have been doing to get the JK ready for Trail to SEMA
Love mine ! Have yet to test all the settings and still have to put my skids on the rear as well ! Every adjustment is noticeable and serves a purpose not just one dimensional! As always great video Ben 👍🏼
Ordered a set tonight, great review of what I should expect. Thanks again.🇺🇸
Your build is essentially what I would like my build to be. Not exactly, but it’s pretty close to what I want my build to be like.
I want to build basically what you have in the future. I plan to go with the 3 link and shock upgrades if / when I build the axels. I hate the idea of cutting off what I just welded on. Thank you for all the details and information!
I just want to say thanks. I’ve visited your videos a lot recently as I just bought a JKU.
I have bought the Hyline inner fenders, Falcon shocks, and the HD lower shock mounts because of you. I have also gained a lot of knowledge on other topics too! The shocks are amazing and my Jeep rides 10x better on and off the trails.
I’m glad I could help! Thank YOU for your support and watching the videos 🤙🏻
Skrily 35P... Have you had any issues with the fitment of the Hyline inner fenders with your shocks?
@@elbugie345 Just a tad. I inserted a thin piece of rubber in between the oil reservoir and the inner fender because it was coming into contact just a bit.
when you painted your rim i cried a little. Amazing content though, keep it up! your videos never really boring.
Great job Ben. Brother you deserve to build yourself a shop with all the work you do!
Awesome video ty for making it! Can’t wait to see all the rest of the installs until you go on your trip!
Great video! I don't know where you get all the energy!!!
Love the new setup Ben
Thanks for the video of the heavy duty adjustable shocks From Falcon. They look great and I hope they last like you expect. hope the front and rear sway bars puts the icing on the cake for you. You say 4 days is go day well tick tock, tick tock, letsgetherdone. Wishing all the up grades work awesome for you. Enjoy your trip. OMB
Been looking at these for replacements on my rubicon. Install is above my skill level and existing tools, but thanks to this video my mind is made up
Good thing you added the skid plates. I broke one on the first outing with them and it was a pain to get Teraflex to warranty them (although they finally did rebuild it).
Awesome video we almost went with those but decided to just get the 2.1 sport version. I also went from bill Steen 5100 shocks and found that my body roll is gone I absolutely love how it rides. There adjustable stabilizer is pretty cool when you go off road being able to put it on soft so it helps turn easier in rocks
Another Awsome video man... Love the jeep... Keep the videos coming😁😁👍👍😁😁
I’m rocking them and love it. Amazing shocks
love the videos! keep em coming! wish i could join in on the cross country drive!
That’s a damn good looking rig brotha!
Welcome to the club. They are a great addition for sure. They tune so nicely
These Came with my Teraflex CT4 Kit and i absolutely Love them, i also got the Rear HD SKids and had them welded they used the highest mounting position for the best clearance.
Chris Hess what finder liner did you use? I install the CT4 next week.
@@Gettterdun what did you end up using?
Great video, thanks and I'll be waiting for that video about how to figure it out the lift, the shocks that I need for my lift....
I have the same ones on my JL Rubi and I’m running 38s and beadlocks. They are awesome! Love mine too
I hope you will have time to make a video of your road trip. Safe travels. Thank you.
Great video! I can't wait for the antirock/offroad coverage and review. Once my teraflex 9550's go out I definitely want the Falcon shocks with the Antirock swaybars too so your videos are hitting close to home on this one :) Great content. Very informative and entertaining! Question: so for firmness settings, would you firm them up when going off road or looser for ride quality/travel?
depends how fast you want to go, if you like to go fast, the firmer setting will help most against bottoming out and maintaining control. If you like to go slow, firm settings may feel too harsh, so you can go with the softer setting(s) that use more travel
I need that in my life, awesome video mate
More importantly, it looks like the neighbors are getting a new shed! Haha, j/k love your videos and keep them coming. I only wish I could afford to upgrade my mall crawler. I'll live my Jeep life vicariously through you.
Love your content. You’re my favorite 😘
Gotta and love them. Enjoy. You won’t be disappointed.
Your videos are the best.I wish i had the know how to attempt what you do.Keep up the great videos.
I just upgraded my entire suspension to Teraflex Alpine IR, include both front and rear track bars, rear sway bar link, Teraflex 4" springs and 3.3 shocks.
I actually sold my falcon 3.3s for rock krawler shocks to pair with my X factor. The falcons on soft still was bouncy on the road for me. Plus I got tired of them hanging up on everything while off-road
Looking forward to your video when you talk about bump stops because I wanna make sure I’m good on that because I feel I have limited uptravel
I love those shocks. I have fox, but looking to change now. I also see that you relocated your exhaust.
THIS is what I've been waiting on lol
Great video brother. Color me sold on these!
Top of the line shocks cheers bro
Thanks for explaining about the shocks.
A recommended setting for those shocks IMO is the middle setting then the dial to 4. Friends jeep has them it is firm enough on the road and soft enough to soak up most road bumps and holes. Also soft enough to do light offroading if need be. Just my 2 cents 👍
I should note that the jeep im referring to still has swaybars lol
Looks great mate!!!
You are super detailed and I appreciate that thank you
Looked at these at the All Breeds Jeep show in PA. You may have just swayed me.
great video just wondering if there was any vibration noise with the shocks and inner fenders?
Ben, great info video, better than manufacture..Do you know, if these same falcon shocks are available for a non-lifted JL Wrangler ? Subbed, and always a thumbs up!
Can't wait to hear how everything goes on the trip. Looks like the fronts don't have much up travel or is it just me?
About 4-5”. That’s all I can really get with my lift and 40s
Great video! I’ve had my blistein 5100 for 8.5 years and been thinking they’re shot! Replacing with flacon 2.1.
8.5 years... its time to put those babies down.
Well, it’s your fault, just ordered the MCE narrow fenders and Falcon 3.3. Hyaline fender liners to be ordered soon. Thanks for the idea and recommendations . Merry Christmas!
I honestly enjoy your videos. I own a jk 2015. Did a lift 2.5 with fox. I am running 35 tires just swapped the original track bar stabilizer shock also fox I may need control arman. I was thinking teraflex IR
I like your videos. How do you like the shocks now that you've had them for a while?
Love the shocks on my jk but hang too low. Would like to install upside-down to avoid damage on rocls. Sending my bent ones back for rebuild. Any help would be appreciated
Cute little shaft
I have these on my 2007 JKU... totally LOVE them) but you are missing a critical piece of the set... the teraflex adjustable steering stabilizer totally rocks too!
Cured my baby death wobble even though I need a new drag link
Freaking awesome pal!
Hey Brother great video who males your narrow fender flares they look great. Thanks
Great video
Ben, I have the metal cloak shock relocation & clearance kit installed on my rear shock brackets so I cut a good portion of the bottom stock bracket off, In your video when you bolt the skids in place there looks like a 1/4 inch gap or more on the bottom of you stock brackets to the new skid bracket, did you fit a piece off steel to take up the gap before welding them in place? also did you run the synergy rear long travel upper shock mount? if not did you have enough travel clearance using the center position on the skid mount?
3.3 are on my list. But question what soft top are you running? I haven't seen that one yet. I'll have to check your older video's out.
The Bestop Supertop ultra! I just installed it, one video back
Falcon 3.1's broke (tore off) of my rear passenger shock mount while going 75 MPH on the freeway. Wore though most of the bottom shock with sparks. I don't like how they attach to the outside of the mount, Puts extra stress on the rear mounts. I ended up building a new mount and putting FOX shocks in the rear.
Yeah that’s why I decided to weld on the HD mount.
NICE VIDEO!! If i buy those falcon3.3 (3-4.5 inch )shock are better to fit for 2.5" lift or 3" lift? thanks
You are the best ✌️😃💪👍👊🇺🇸🇵🇷
Great video! Would you recommend these for a Jeep that is more of a daily driver than for off-roading?
some people say these are a bit firm for the daily drive, fox 2.0 is a tad softer on the road, but these can handle everything else much better
Those rears are going to take a beating even with the skids. Seen it about 20 times now here in the PNW!
Mike Hancho right? They are so vulnerable, and the skids are not up to the task of taking a big impact.
@@RyanRKJ Even with the skids they can take a beating,and break the knob off.
Mike, where at in PNW? I'm in Marysville, WA
Shopping around for my JKU 2018 with 35 inch tires and looking at the Rubicon Express 4.5 inch RE7144m lift kit with 8 adjustable arms with the RE monotube shocks or also contemplating buying the TeraFlex TER 1451401 4 inch lift with VSS 9550 shocks and 8 Alpine adjustable arms. So far I found the RE being 900$ less. Which one do you recommend ?
They look nice. I’m interested to see how they handle and perform offroad. If they can handle high speed runs then I think they might be worth it.
These are pretty good in moderate speed environments, especially with the adjustability
Shocks n crocks rock!!
Controlled, but sometimes hard is a good way to describe the Falcons.
i got these love them i get skids. i fucked up and forgot to tighten lug nuts wheel fell off didnt even scratch shock did scrape up skids
How are these holding up today? They look so nice!
Thanks!
Hey what did you do for rubbing between the front falcon and the Hylines? Did the double sided tape work? Seems like the rubbing would just chew through the tape. Mine are rubbing all the time and it's annoying. Thanks!
The rear tubes should be at the top like the front shocks?
Less chance of damaging the Reservoir and tube and less dirt and grime sitting on the seals???
Maybe something they need to look at. 👍
wonder if i can get a set compatible for my jl with a 2.5 lift.
I have these on my jeep with stock inner fenders. No cutting needed
I got 2015 jku with 4" lift and 35x12.50x17 running 25psi. I don't like street driving they suck I have to run them on custom softest setting. Off-roading they are awesome. What settings are you guys running? Should I try without swaybars?
Great video! I'm very interested in these shocks. Are you still running the Metalcloak springs?
I made the switch to RK springs when I did my axle swap
Ah ok. I must have missed that. Thanks. Great build
Yeeoooo man, I’ve been practicing up on my welding but if there anything I need to do to weld to my axle first? Don’t know much about it besides obviously welding to a clean surface. I don’t want to ruin any bushings or short out the Jeep somehow. Thanks!
Just be careful of what’s around the area. Heat spreads. But most of the time your fine. Also place the ground cable close to the weld area
JK Gear and Gadgets hey did you end up staying on the 3.5” RK springs?
nice job
I just installed a set of 5100's on my jeep and they perform a ton better than the rough countries that were on it. Now I just gotta figure out the knocking sound I am getting from the rear mostly passenger side. The more weight I have in the jeep the worse it is and its driving me nuts. Iv checked everything I can think of and have not found it yet.
Hopefully when im back i can swing by and check it out for ya
@@JKGearandGadgets That would be cool, im not gonna stop looking though, just not sure what else to check.
What size springs are you running? Do they unseat with the travel those have now?
It appears your jack stands are not doing so much to hold up the frame when you were crawling under the rear.
dont the MC 6Pak shocks have more travel(15") then these (longest) 4"-6" Falcons? if so, cant really claim these are longest on the market, correct? But yes, all in all great vid!!
Why can't I find any videos of people showing the difference between the stuff and soft settings of any adjustable shock system?
I have the Falcon 2.1 on my JL, rides super stiff compared to stock... mostly in a good way, as expected of digressive valving, so are these stiff for you too even on softest setting?
On the softest setting, they are fairly soft. Not "Super gushy" soft, but enough to be smooth on the road without sacrificing handling.
Your next sponsor needs to be Crocs. They are in every video 😀
My wife won’t get with any guy that wears crocs
I like your content, really I do, but to constructively critique you, I wish when you are installing ANYTHING that you would slow down and go step by step on what your doing and why. You do such great builds. Keep up the good work! Thanks!
hey ben, i got little bigger shocks by mistake (falcon-series part# -03-01-33-400-406 5 to 6 inch ) my jeep is same 3.5 inch lift kit, what do you think about it ?
Sweet jeep brp
Have you ever had to deal with the whole death wobble thing?
Ben keeps talking about the up-travel, but what about up-dog?
What’s up dog???
What's up dog? 😅
Why do you have an Alaska plate on your Jeep?Did I miss something?
What do you think about the G2 DRS?
What coils are you using ??
Are they softer or harder than stock coils ?
Is the breakct close to ground when going off rod