How Much Weight Before Having To Level (Pic Attached)?
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How Much Weight Before Having To Level (Pic Attached)?
So, I just got done swapping off the OEM bumper and adding the Hyline unit. It's probably a good 90 pounds. I was really surprised when removing the OEM bumper that it wasn't much of a bumper at all moreso that a thin piece of metal covered with plastic. The new Hyline is a big boy.
So, how much weight can I add to the front before having to level it? I can feel the added weight, but am not sure yet if I need to have it leveled. You can get a feel for the height below. My garage is pretty level.
So, how much weight can I add to the front before having to level it? I can feel the added weight, but am not sure yet if I need to have it leveled. You can get a feel for the height below. My garage is pretty level.
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Well JKs really need to be leveled straight out of the factory with their light bumpers. If you add a heavy front, then yes you definatly need to level it. Or you could just add a rear bumper, tire carrier and heavy 35" tire.... it should balance out.
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So, I just got done swapping off the OEM bumper and adding the Hyline unit. It's probably a good 90 pounds. I was really surprised when removing the OEM bumper that it wasn't much of a bumper at all moreso that a thin piece of metal covered with plastic. The new Hyline is a big boy.
So, how much weight can I add to the front before having to level it? I can feel the added weight, but am not sure yet if I need to have it leveled. You can get a feel for the height below. My garage is pretty level.
So, how much weight can I add to the front before having to level it? I can feel the added weight, but am not sure yet if I need to have it leveled. You can get a feel for the height below. My garage is pretty level.
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Max out the payload capacity and see how it sits. I'd rather have the rake when empty than have the ass sagging with the front wheel plowing when I have it loaded up.
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