View Poll Results: What is your opinion of the rake on the JK?
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JK Rake Poll
11-29-2010, 04:52 PM
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am I missing the poll...
I mean...they are def not trying to make a sports car, and it cant really improve gas mileage that much....what were they thinking!?!?!
I mean...they are def not trying to make a sports car, and it cant really improve gas mileage that much....what were they thinking!?!?!
Last edited by An0maly; 11-29-2010 at 04:55 PM.
11-29-2010, 10:01 PM
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The factory rake is a little much. But, due to the body lines you need some rake or the jeep looks like it is sitting down in the back.
I first installed a 3.5 " lift and then had to raise the back 3/4" to make it to my liking. I can't stand anything squatting down in the rear. I like a$$ up
I first installed a 3.5 " lift and then had to raise the back 3/4" to make it to my liking. I can't stand anything squatting down in the rear. I like a$$ up
11-30-2010, 08:13 PM
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I believe that the factory rake is an effort to improve MPG.
I've been toying with the idea of taking an inch off of my front end in an effort to improve MPG. I get around 13 MPG now (hand calculated) with the Superchips Flashpaq running the tow tune and 91 octane at ~5400 ft elevation.
Any ideas on how to run an experiment like this without actually going to shorter springs in the front? Only thing I can think of is to add a few hundred pounds to the front end.
Hmm. Santa needs to deliver a new front bumper and winch...
I've been toying with the idea of taking an inch off of my front end in an effort to improve MPG. I get around 13 MPG now (hand calculated) with the Superchips Flashpaq running the tow tune and 91 octane at ~5400 ft elevation.
Any ideas on how to run an experiment like this without actually going to shorter springs in the front? Only thing I can think of is to add a few hundred pounds to the front end.
Hmm. Santa needs to deliver a new front bumper and winch...