TeraFlex 3.5" Alpine RT3 Short Arm Extended-Travel Suspension System, No Shocks for 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator

The 3.5" Alpine RT3 Short Arm Extended-Travel Suspension System, No Shocks lifts the Jeep and lets you fine-tune its suspension geometry for the tires and trails you run. Adjustable Alpine arms set caster and pinion angles and center the axles under the body. Part number 2033000 and 2033020 is built for the 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator.

Not Included:

Shocks, steering stabilizers, driveshafts and the alignment after installation are not included; TeraFlex recommends Falcon shocks, sold separately.

Features

Adjustable Alpine control arms
Alpine short arms set front caster, front and rear pinion angles, axle position in the wheel wells and wheelbase.

Centered axles, sharper steering
Forged HD adjustable track bars, with their relocation brackets, center the axles and optimize roll center for better steering response and less body roll.

Better geometry at height
The systems relax control arm angles and restore roll axis angles to reduce brake dive and acceleration squat.

Quieter than a basic lift
TeraFlex designs its Alpine systems to reduce noise, vibration and harshness on the road.

Choose your own shocks
Systems ship without shocks, and TeraFlex recommends Falcon shocks that are tuned alongside its lift springs.

Tiers for every build
Alpine CT suits owners who want adjustable geometry, while Alpine RT adds Independent Rotation bushings and more hardware for heavier trail use.

Fitment & Compatibility

Specifications

• Brand: TeraFlex
• Series: Alpine
• Control arms: Adjustable Alpine short arms
• Shocks: Not included
• Lift height: 3.5"
• Shocks included: No
• Country of origin: China
• Part numbers: 2033000 (3.6L gas); 2033020 (3.0L EcoDiesel)

Installation

Type: Complete short arm lift system  ·  Install: Shop recommended, some drilling and trimming  ·  Afterward: Alignment and headlight aim

Work through the TeraFlex sheets in order for this system, set the control arm lengths to the recommended values, finish the torque at ride height, and have the alignment done afterward. TeraFlex recommends installation by a certified mechanic.

Installs the HD forged adjustable front track bar on the JL or JT. The axle-side bolt is torqued once the vehicle is back on the ground, and the drag link can be adjusted to straighten the steering wheel.
Tools named in the guide: Metric sockets and open-end wrenches, Torque wrench, General mechanics tools, Factory service manual
Torque: 52 ft-lb + 115°, 21mm track bar bolt, torque-to-angle; 60 ft-lb, 10mm clamp bolts; 52 ft-lb + 155°, 21mm axle-side track bar bolt, torque-to-angle

Installs the JL and JT front track bar bracket for 2.5"-3.5" lifts, drilled with a 1/2" bit.
Tools named in the guide: Metric sockets and open-end wrenches, Torque wrench, General mechanics tools, Factory service manual, Drill and 1/2" drill bit
Torque: 59 ft-lb, 18mm bolt, tightened first; 95 ft-lb, bracket bolts and nuts; 150 ft-lb, track bar bolt

Installs the JT SpeedBump and progressive bump stop kit. The bottom 2" of the jounce tube is cut off, and brake line brackets come off the lower control arms. EcoDiesel models need at least a 0.625" strike pad spacer and the 392 at least 1.25".
Tools named in the guide: Metric sockets and open-end wrenches, Torque wrench, General mechanics tools, Factory service manual, Pipe cutter
Torque: 59 ft-lb, 18mm bolts; 74 ft-lb, 18mm shock bolt and nut, with the Jeep on the ground; 130 ft-lb, front control arm bolts; 12 ft-lb, bump stop mounting hardware; 74.5 in-lb, jounce tube clamp

Installs front sway bar quick disconnects on the JL or JT, with parking studs to store the links when disconnected.
Torque: 20 ft-lb, 18mm stud nut; 50 ft-lb, parking studs; 75 ft-lb, axle quick disconnect brackets; 59 ft-lb, brackets to axle with stock sway bar bolts

Installs JT Alpine adjustable short control arms, set to TeraFlex's recommended lengths. Arms stay loose until the end of the install, and on diesel models the exhaust blocks the passenger upper arm bolt, with an optional method of cutting the bolt and buying a Mopar replacement.
Torque: 59 ft-lb, sway bar link bolts; 74 ft-lb, lower shock bolts; 103 ft-lb + 145°, 21mm control arm bolt with 24mm nut, torque-to-angle; 30 ft-lb, 8mm adjuster clamp bolts; 111 ft-lb + 65°, 21mm bolt with 24mm nut, torque-to-angle

Installs the JT HD forged adjustable rear track bar; the clamp screws are tightened after the length is set.
Torque: 74 ft-lb + 60°, 21mm axle end, torque-to-angle; 60 ft-lb, 10mm clamp screws; 74 ft-lb, 21mm frame end

Installs the JT rear track bar bracket, which TeraFlex recommends for lifts of 3.5" and up. The axle-side bolt is torqued once the vehicle is back on the ground.
Torque: 150 ft-lb, track bar bolts; 55 ft-lb, 18mm bolt with 21mm nut; 25 ft-lb, bracket hardware

Installs the JT rear control arm bracket kit; holes are drilled with a 7/16" bit.
Tools named in the guide: Drill, 7/16" drill bit, Torque wrench, Metric sockets and open-end wrenches, General mechanics tools, Factory service manual
Torque: 111 ft-lb + 90°, 19mm bolt with 21mm nut, torque-to-angle; 45 ft-lb, 19mm bolt with 21mm nut; 111 ft-lb + 95°, 15mm bracket bolts, torque-to-angle

Installs the JT driveline carrier bearing spacer kit.
Torque: 45 ft-lb, carrier bearing spacer bolts

JT 3.5" spring lift install with bump stop spacers and a front brake line anchor kit. The rear track bar bracket sheet is referenced for the rear, and EcoDiesel jounce tubes are 1.375" longer, which changes the front bump stop stack.
Torque: 59 ft-lb, 18mm bolt; 70 ft-lb, sway bar links; 40 ft-lb, bump stop into spacer; 6 ft-lb, brake line brackets to frame; 52 ft-lb + 155°, 18mm front control arm bolt, torque-to-angle

TeraFlex's installation instructions for this part number are linked under Resources. Read them fully before starting.

Resources

• TeraFlex JL and JT forged front track bar installation instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JL and JT front track bar bracket installation instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JT SpeedBump bump stop kit installation instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JL and JT front sway bar quick disconnect instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JT Alpine short control arm installation instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JT forged rear track bar installation instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JT rear track bar bracket installation instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JT rear control arm bracket kit instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JT driveline spacer kit instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.
• TeraFlex JT 3.5" spring lift installation instructions (PDF), TeraFlex's step-by-step guide.

Warranty, Shipping & Returns

Warranty. TeraFlex's limited warranty covers each component of the system against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser and the vehicle it was first installed on. Its published schedule gives coil springs, bump stops, control arms, track bars, sway bars and links and IR bushings lifetime coverage, and Alpine control arm and track bar bushings 1 year. Paint and powder coat finishes carry 90 days of defect coverage, and TeraFlex excludes normal wear, improper installation or maintenance, modifications, racing or competition use, and accident or abuse damage. To make a claim, call TeraFlex customer service with proof of purchase; removing the part and shipping it to TeraFlex are the buyer's responsibility, and TeraFlex pays to send the repaired or replacement part back. Shipping. The carrier and ship method are set by the size and weight of the cartons when the order is placed; larger kits and axles ship by freight. Inspect on delivery. Inspect the carton and every part as soon as the delivery arrives, note any shipping damage with the carrier, and contact us right away so we can make it right.

Returns. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, return shipping is on us. See our Returns & Refunds Policy, or email support@prestigetruck.com with any question.

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