RDakota

Newbie here.
I have a 2008 4 dr Sahara which I use as a daily driver. I don't do any extreme off-roading but do easier trails. I would like to do front and rear bumpers to replace the stock ones but I am concerned about the extra weight in the front. Would a leveling kit work help resolve this issue? I don't plan on different tires and wheels for awhile (mainly due to the money). So I'm looking at a full width front bumper, possibly Rugged Ridge or maybe LOD (depending on the price). Will this setup work, at least for a year or so? (then new wheels and tires). Thoughts?

wazooz2424

i THINK that if you do both front and rear bumpers, you will be fine with a leveling kit. the extra weight in the front will be negated by the extra weight in the rear and then a leveling kit should get rid of the rake.

spinlock

x2. It will likely make the JK have the same rake as stock because the front springs are more compliant than the rear,

RDakota

Thanks.
Now I just need to decide on which bumpers for the front and rear.

HG07JKRubi

x3...I think this is a good solution until you're ready for more lift, tires/wheels. And as stated I think the bumper weights will offset and the leveling kit will still correct the rake.

RDakota

Thanks.
When I do decide to change wheels and tires I will probably only do 33" tires anyway.

robin

all of the above

RDakota

I've heard that with stock tires on a Sahara there is a good chance they will rub using the leveling kit. I've also read that 1.5" spacers will move the wheels out enough that this won't be a problem. Just looking for some input on under what conditions the stock tires would rub, normal driving, light trails, etc., and if the spacers would take take of the problem.

jk dave

32" tires stock rims,TF leveling kit and no rubbing, you should be good

RDakota

Thanks. From your picture looks like I won't have any problems. I'm just looking at the leveling kit at the same time as adding the bumpers to help even things out. I saw a comment on Teraflex website that they could rub but it looks like they won't.