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TERAFLEX

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,