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All-New Falcon Series 3.3 Fast Adjust & 3.1 Piggyback & Series 2.1 Monotube Shock Absorbers!

Updated: Jul 12, 2018


Falcon

JK Wrangler | JKU Wrangler Unlimited

Series 3.3 Fast Adjust | Series 3.1 | Series 2.1


Falcon Series 3 Piggyback and Series 2 Monotube shock absorbers are engineered to meet the unique requirements of the JK Wrangler/JKU Wrangler Unlimited. These Jeep-specific shock absorbers deliver increased stability, improved ride quality, and comfort for daily driven vehicles as well as race-inspired performance, handling, and stability for off-road rigs.


The Falcon Shocks lineup includes the Series 3.3 Fast Adjust Piggyback, fixed-rate Series 3.1 Piggyback, and fixed-rate Series 2.1 Monotube shock absorbers.


Falcon Performance Shocks are the new benchmark in shock development!


Series 3 Piggyback



Falcon Series 3 Piggyback shock absorbers feature increased oil and gas capacity compared to monotube or twin-tube designs as well as increased oil flow over restrictive reservoir hose designs All this adds up to reduced heat buildup for more consistent performance.


Series 3 Piggyback

Features & Benefits:

  • Piggyback design features increased oil & gas capacity vs. monotube or twin-tube designs reducing heat buildup for more consistent performance

  • Piggyback fluid passage design flows 6 times more oil than restrictive reservoir hose designs as well as eliminates common leakage issues found in banjo & swivel fittings

  • Front shocks feature unique piggyback design w/ horizontal reservoir to increase clearance for large tires

  • Rear shock body & reservoir positioned on bottom eliminates shaft damage caused by rocks kicked up by the tires



Falcon Series 3.3 Fast Adjust Piggyback Shock Absorbers feature a three-position Fast Adjust Knob to change the damping settings from soft to firm, while the middle setting incorporates an eight-position Micro Adjust Dial for more precise tuning between soft and firm.


Series 3.3 Fast Adjust

Features & Benefits:

  • Fast Adjust Knob w/ 3 compression settings for large damping adjustments

  • Micro Position Dial w/ 8 compression settings for precise damping adjustments


Includes:

  • Series 3.3 Fast Adjust Piggyback Shock Absorbers - all 4

  • All necessary hardware


JK 2-DOOR

SERIES 3.3 FAST ADJUST

PIGGYBACK SHOCK ABSORBERS

JK Series 3.3 - 0-2” Lift

JK Series 3.3 - 2.5-3.5” Lift

JK Series 3.3 - 4-6” Lift


JKU 4-DOOR

SERIES 3.3 FAST ADJUST

PIGGYBACK SHOCK ABSORBERS

JKU Series 3.3 - 0-2” Lift

JKU Series 3.3 - 2.5-3.5” Lift

JKU Series 3.3 - 4-6” Lift



Fixed-rate Falcon Series 3.1 Piggyback Shock Absorbers feature increased oil and gas charge capacity compared to monotube or twin-tube designs for less heat buildup from more consistent performance.


Series 3.1

Features & Benefits:

  • Fixed rate damping optimized for on- & off-road driving


Includes:

  • Series 3.1 Piggyback Shock Absorbers - all 4

  • All necessary hardware


JK 2-DOOR

SERIES 3.1

PIGGYBACK SHOCK ABSORBERS

JK Series 3.1 - 0-2” Lift

JK Series 3.1 - 2.5-3.5” Lift

JK Series 3.1 - 4-6” Lift


JKU 4-DOOR

SERIES 3.1

PIGGYBACK SHOCK ABSORBERS

JKU Series 3.1 - 0-2” Lift

JKU Series 3.1 - 2.5-3.5” Lift

JKU Series 3.1 - 4-6” Lift




Fixed-rate Falcon Series 2.1 Monotube Shock Absorbers are engineered to deliver increased stability, improved ride quality, and comfort for daily driven Jeeps in a compact and affordable package.


Series 2.1

Features & Benefits:

  • Fixed rate damping optimized for on- & off-road driving

  • Rear shock body positioned on bottom eliminates shaft damage caused by rocks kicked up by the tires


Includes:

  • Series 2.1 Monotube Shock Absorbers - all 4

  • All necessary hardware


JK 2-DOOR

SERIES 2.1

MONOTUBE SHOCK ABSORBERS

JK Series 2.1 - 1.5-2” Lift

JK Series 2.1 - 2.5-3.5” Lift

JK Series 2.1 - 4-6” Lift


JKU 4-DOOR

SERIES 2.1

MONOTUBE SHOCK ABSORBERS

JKU Series 2.1 - 1.5-2” Lift

JKU Series 2.1 - 2.5-3.5” Lift

JKU Series 2.1 - 4-6” Lift



JK/JKU Falcon Shock Absorbers

Common Features & Benefits:


  • JK/JKU corner-specific shock absorbers w/ race inspired performance


  • Increases vehicle stability

  • Improved dynamic roll control & low-speed damping


  • Optimized fitment for clearance during full suspension travel & articulation

  • Front offset stud design provides maximum shock body to frame clearance during articulation

  • Outboard mounting increases clearance for lifted vehicles w/ raised track bar brackets


  • 6061-T6 aluminum alloy shock body resists wear & protects internal components while providing superior heat dissipation

  • Smooth honed internal shock body surface for long-term performance

  • 2.25” diameter shock body provides optimal performance

  • Largest shock body that will fit w/out modifications


  • 3/4” diameter induction hardened chrome plated shaft resists rock damage & corrosion as well as prevents shaft buckling

  • Maximum shaft diameter allows for more precise tuning

  • Hard anodized billet piston

  • 1-piece Teflon bronze piston wear band w/ O-ring

  • Digressive linear piston & base valve technology

  • Inline OGS Oil/Gas Separator prevents cavitation


  • Red Line full synthetic shock oil with high viscosity index of 519 for consistent performance across all temperatures & reduced shock fade

  • Synthetic formula also contains special anti-wear & lubricity agents for excellent thermal stability

  • 1,000-hour salt spray corrosion resistance test on hard anodized coating and all hardware


  • Serviceable & rebuildable (factory serviced)

  • Built in-house at the TeraFlex Falcon Shocks Division

  • Patent pending design

  • 3-year warranty



Check out the links above for more details about the new JK/JKU Falcon shock absorbers!


- Jason Udy


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