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eraFlex is a manufacturer of premium
suspension systems, body protection, low-
range gearing, high-performance axles and
accessories for the Jeep Wrangler. Most
people know TeraFlex for their excellent products and
off-road performance, unfailing customer satisfaction,
and endless stream of remarkably informative and
strangely humorous YouTube videos. Today, we take a
closer look at what makes this company tick.
A brief look at history reveals that TeraFlex has been
professionally involved with Jeeps since 1959, beginning
with MEPCO, a Jeep/truck related military surplus store
founded by Don Falkner. Don's son Mark, learned
everything about Jeeps and suspension assembly using
old parts in his father’s store yard. This began a rich
journey and legacy of Jeepers and suspension building,
trial, error, and old fashioned fun that would soon change
the entire market. In 1986 Mark took the reigns of the
company and continued the strong Jeep focus.
1996 presented the new TJ Wrangler, opening an
immediate demand for an aftermarket suspension that
was non-existent. Mark Falkner met the challenge,