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How to fix front rake?

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Old 04-16-2008, 07:35 AM
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Default How to fix front rake?

Ok I got my lift and wheels and tires all done yesterday. I have a 2.5 BB and procomp 17x9 wheels and BFG 35x12.50 tires. Looks great but still has a lot of rake, I ordered a set of 3/4 spacers but looking at it 3/4 wont level it out. What do I need to do to level it out.

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well, if it helps you any, I got 4" of lift out of my front FT HD springs and now our jeep is level. I still have the 2.5 Tera spacer in the rear with stock springs.
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Originally Posted by bly109
well, if it helps you any, I got 4" of lift out of my front FT HD springs and now our jeep is level. I still have the 2.5 Tera spacer in the rear with stock springs.
That's about right. My stock X sits 1.75" down in the front. To get it level with a 2" lift would be 3.75" up in the front. You got any pics of yours?
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Originally Posted by bly109
well, if it helps you any, I got 4" of lift out of my front FT HD springs and now our jeep is level. I still have the 2.5 Tera spacer in the rear with stock springs.
I ordered, I mean backordered, the FT 4" Lift. Am I looking at a not level JK when it's installed or do I need to purchase spacers for upfront?
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Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
That's about right. My stock X sits 1.75" down in the front. To get it level with a 2" lift would be 3.75" up in the front. You got any pics of yours?
Not recent ones. I'll take some new pics in the next day or so and post them.
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Originally Posted by def9112
I ordered, I mean backordered, the FT 4" Lift. Am I looking at a not level JK when it's installed or do I need to purchase spacers for upfront?
Im not sure, I would think once I add the 3" FT springs I'll have a slight rake again. I know Ive read different results between 2dr and 4dr. I think the 2 doors sit level and the 4drs have a slight rake with the FT lifts.
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Bly where did you get your 3"FT springs from? What was the cost if you dont mind.

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Originally Posted by sandiasnow
Bly where did you get your 3"FT springs from? What was the cost if you dont mind.

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Northridge 4x4 159.99 Shipped They were the HD springs, so if you dont have 150lbs or so up front, you will get more height out of them. Im not sure how much, since I already had the winch etc on when I added the springs.
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Thanks. thats what i'm worried about, no bumper and winch yet. I don't want reverse rake!!
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Default Raising the front end back up.

I have an 07 2 door with a 2.5 BB with longer shocks on it. Since installing a Fab Fours front bumper and 9500UT winch, the front end is definitely sagging a bit. Anyone have a solution for this? I have seen guys asking about stacking spacers, but I'm concerned about doing it.


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