marcus0765

I just installed the 2.5" Rock Krawler max travel lift in my 2012 JK Sport. I've heard the lift is less in the rear to "level" the jeep.. When I was done it looked like it was lower in the rear and took a tape measure and measured the bottom of the jeep body to the ground between the front and back wheel. The front is 21 1/2" off the ground and the rear is 20 3/4" off the ground and that's only 42" apart from each measurement. Everyone that sees is says "it looks awesome but why is the rear lower than the front?". Anyone else have this problem?
I love the lift but I wish it was an inch higher in the rear.

Cervelo

Yep mine looks the same, not so much with the new front bumper but after I did the rear bumper it's right back to where it was.
I've gotten use to it kinda like it sorta has that Baja racer look, maybe after I install a winch it will even out.
I don't think it's a problem but RK is very helpful if you give them a call, let's us know if you hear something different please.

bluejk09

I believe that is how RK designed it... to get rid of the factory JK rake. Some people like the look of a level fendered Jk and some don't. You could always add a .5" or 1" spacer to level it out.

Also, any pics? I'm considering this lift for my 2 door. How's the ride compared to stock?

marcus0765

Here's my jeep right after completing the lift install

scemracing

I have never had anybody say the rear of mine looks lower I have a 2.5 max travel on a 2012 JKU

tslewisz

I have .5" rear spacers on mine.

Cervelo

Here ya go
The ride is stiffer than stock but tracks great
IMHO and limited knowledge opinion tire/ rim width are critical to not having a wiggle road ride mine does and I hate it
There are others here that can give you much more guidance but I will tell you this nets closer to 4" of lift on a 2dr which means new driveshafts, cut or new fenders ect ect if your going to use it on any serious off roading which I don't.
I'm a expedition guy not a let's go tear my shit up guy but it is fun to watch those guys and gals have at it!!
And remember always wave!!!!

marcus0765

What size tires are those? I ordered 285/75R17 BFG mud terrain's for mine (33.8" tall) with new black rims. Should be in later this week.

marcus0765

Talking to Rock Krawler, They seem to design the lifts for the JKU because the guy I talked to said the lift on the 2 door will be higher and may need the longer shocks (I got the Bilstein 5100's for a 4" lift) and I did buy a pair of new Teraflex drive shafts just to be safe. Drive shafts are going in next week.

pasteris71

Mine is the same. I went with the Rubicon Express lift. I can see the difference but everybody else says it looks good. I am running 285/70r17 tires.